Light up your life

The best lamps, light bulbs, and more  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0S_aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD [The best LED light bulb](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbGVkLWxpZ2h0YnVsYi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Three LED light bulbs, two loose and one in a wooden geometric lamp.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbGVkLWxpZ2h0YnVsYi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) Photo: Michael Hession Energy-efficient LED light bulbs are [the new standard](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vMjAyMy8wOC8wMS9jbGltYXRlL2luY2FuZGVzY2VudC1saWdodC1idWxiLWJhbi1sZWRzLmh0bWw_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) for basic light bulbs. The best ones look and feel just like longer-lasting incandescents—minus the heat and glass shards. We’ve lived with dozens of different LED light bulbs over the years, and our top pick is the best-looking, most reliable, and smoothest-dimming one available. [This one won’t give you a headache→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbGVkLWxpZ2h0YnVsYi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [More bright ideas](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TVaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ob21lLWdhcmRlbi9mdXJuaXR1cmUvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA5MTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTAzMDY5Jm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NTA4NyZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmT6dMMIZRE22fVSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [The Basque Arc Lamp in a room.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZmxvb3ItbGFtcHMtdW5kZXItMzAwLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwOTE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwMzA2OSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDUwODcmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0Qgpk-nTDCGURNtn1Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Floor lamps we love](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZmxvb3ItbGFtcHMtdW5kZXItMzAwLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwOTE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwMzA2OSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDUwODcmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0Qgpk-nTDCGURNtn1Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Our rigorous testing included pelting lamps with basketballs to simulate the inevitable accidents that happen at home. [Here are the ones that won out](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZmxvb3ItbGFtcHMtdW5kZXItMzAwLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwOTE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwMzA2OSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDUwODcmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0Qgpk-nTDCGURNtn1Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~). [The OneFortyThree Wallace Lamp mounted on a wall.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL291ci1mYXZvcml0ZS1iZWRzaWRlLWxhbXBzLXVuZGVyLTIwMC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Our favorite bedside lamps](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL291ci1mYXZvcml0ZS1iZWRzaWRlLWxhbXBzLXVuZGVyLTIwMC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) The right bedroom lighting can go a long way toward creating a soothing atmosphere. [All of our favorites are under $200](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL291ci1mYXZvcml0ZS1iZWRzaWRlLWxhbXBzLXVuZGVyLTIwMC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD). [Our pick for best reading light overall, the Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light, shown clipped onto a book that is open to a page in the middle.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcmVhZGluZy1saWdodC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [The best reading lights](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcmVhZGluZy1saWdodC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [These reading lights](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcmVhZGluZy1saWdodC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) are bright and adjustable, so you can keep turning pages even if you share a bed with a light sleeper. [Ask Wirecutter: How do I improve lighting in my dingy bathroom?](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2Fzay13aXJlY3V0dGVyLWJhZC1iYXRocm9vbS1saWdodGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Two clay ducks with lightbulbs over their heads. The one on the left is off and the one on the right is on.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2Fzay13aXJlY3V0dGVyLWJhZC1iYXRocm9vbS1saWdodGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) Illustration: Dana Davis A bathroom can be a tricky area of the home to get the lighting right in, especially if it’s windowless or if you live in a rental and can’t alter the existing fixtures and switches. Our experts have ideas on bulbs to try, dimmers that might help, and more. [Options that won’t harsh your mellow→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2Fzay13aXJlY3V0dGVyLWJhZC1iYXRocm9vbS1saWdodGluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [A great sale on smart strip lights](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc21hcnQtc3RyaXAtbGlnaHRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwOTE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwMzA2OSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDUwODcmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0Qgpk-nTDCGURNtn1Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [A lit reel of Govee LED Strip Light M1 lights.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc21hcnQtc3RyaXAtbGlnaHRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwOTE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwMzA2OSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDUwODcmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0Qgpk-nTDCGURNtn1Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Photo: Michael Hession Smart strip lights are surprisingly versatile. Sure, they’re a trendy toy for teens and beloved by social media influencers for their eye-popping visual effects. But they also [work great for more basic needs](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TfaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3Qtc21hcnQtc3RyaXAtbGlnaHRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwOTE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwMzA2OSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDUwODcmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0Qgpk-nTDCGURNtn1Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~), like creating over-counter task lighting in the kitchen or a decorative element around a window. The Govee LED Strip Light M1 is the brightest of our picks, which makes it an excellent choice for task lighting. [Get it on sale here for $30 off→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm60h0P0TmaHR0cHM6Ly9hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjQyQldWTE0_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDkxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDMwNjkmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ1MDg3JnNtaWQ9QTJLWjdYMDVEQ0RKREwmdGFnPWRhaWx5ZGVhbHMyMDIwLTIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZPp0wwhlETbZ9VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Plus: iOS 17 is out now. 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