This post on leather iPhone 13 cases is brought to you by Journey. With the holidays looming, great gift ideas are in high demand. Luckily, we have one. You probably have someone in your life who could use a premium leather iPhone 13 case that’s also MagSafe-compatible. Or maybe you could use one yourself. Either […]

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For many lines of work, Adobe Creative Suite is the industry standard software. And if you plan to make your mark in a creative industry, you will likely be expected to have some degree of mastery of programs like Adobe’s Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator, among others. Ready to master the tools of the creative […]

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An accidental collaboration with Apple saved NBC sitcom The Office from cancellation during its second season. A fifth-generation iPod took a starring role in an episode of the comedy series. Then, the unlikely cameo spurred sales of reruns of the show on iTunes. And the rest is history. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of […]

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The only thing I don’t like about Belkin’s 3-in-1 MagSafe wireless charger is its name. And, until now, its availability and price. Those last two problems just disappeared, however briefly, as the hard-to-find 15-watt MagSafe charger is back in stock on Belkin’s website — and with a sweet 25% Black Friday discount to boot! Just […]

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Take a peek at what’s inside your iPhone 13 without actually pulling it apart. These beautifully detailed wallpapers offer a glimpse at all the components under its hood — and they come in a bunch of gorgeous color options. Download them now for free. Gorgeous iPhone wallpapers show off internal components Apple packs hundreds of tiny […]

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Getting a little bored of your iPhone XR’s aging form factor? Make it look like an iPhone 13 and add MagSafe support with this $39.50 mod kit. The kit includes a complete chassis and tools, so all you have to do is transfer the screen and internal components from your existing iPhone. The video below […]

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Suppose the keyboard of your MacBook rose up slightly and pivoted toward you when you opened the lid. That’s the idea described by a patent Apple was just awarded. The concept has ergonomic benefits but also adds moving parts. Picture a MacBook with retractable keyboard The US Patent and Trademark Office awarded Apple patent #11,181,949 […]

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Apple says it will send threat alerts to customers who potentially targeted by the NSO Group’s controversial Pegasus spyware. Cupertino on Tuesday announced that it is suing NSO Group over the tools the Israeli company develops and sells to governments to spy on iPhone owners. Apple’s alerts to affected iPhone users are another effort to […]

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On November 24, 1999, Steve Jobs got another feather in his cap when Pixar's Toy Story 2 arrived in theaters and became a massive hit.

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Take a look around your desk right now. Or your nightstand. Or in your work bag. Doe you see a mess of wires? If so, this is your sign to treat yourself to a clear space — and a clear mind — with the stylish MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Floating Stand. It […]

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Apple’s primary chip production partner, will start manufacturing custom 5G modem chips for iPhone in 2023, according to a new report, which cites four different sources familiar with the plan. TSMC reportedly will build the chips using a 4-nanometer manufacturing process. The proprietary modems would allow Apple to reduce its reliability […]

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Limited77 is now running one of its biggest-ever sales in the Cult of Mac Store. You can enjoy 20% off all the company’s products for a limited time only. iPhone cases, MagSafe chargers, charging docks and more are available from as little as $20. Check out the full lineup and bag a bargain before this sale […]

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Apple noted on its website that a planned iOS 15 and watchOS 8 feature letting users add a driver’s license or state ID to an iPhone and Apple Watch in participating U.S. states is delayed until early 2022. Previously, the Cupertino tech giant pegged late 2021 for the launch. Apple said in September that Arizona […]

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Great design software can be pricey. But we found an incredible pre-Black Friday deal on a lifetime subscription to VectorStyler Professional Illustration Software. The highly rated illustration software allows you to create vector art and designs on both Mac and Windows. Retailing for $95, it’s on sale for just $29 now. And you can take […]

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In my recent review of Earfun’s Air Pro 2 wireless active noise cancellation (ANC) earbuds, I said they packed good enough features — sound quality, active noise cancellation, comfortable fit —  to be worth their affordable price tag. With the new EarFun Free Pro 2 wireless ANC earbuds, that’s even more the case. Especially because […]

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Black Friday is over for another year, but Cyber Monday has just begun, which means there’s still time to enjoy big discounts on Apple devices. AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad and more are currently available at tasty discounts from third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. And to make shopping a little easier, we rounded up […]

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An exceedingly rare wearable from 1988 called a “WristMac” is currently on auction at ComicConnect. Seiko and partner company Ex Machina made this ancestor of the smart watch, not Apple, but it could connect to a Macintosh and perform certain functions — and a version of it even did so on a Space Shuttle mission. […]

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This post on USB-C docks is brought to you by Alogic. Not all USB-C hubs and docks are created equal. While all Type-C ports look virtually identical, the fact is that some are faster and more capable than others. If you want the best possible throughput, you need to seek out ones that support the […]

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Apple filed a lawsuit Tuesday against NSO Group, the company that makes Pegasus spyware used by some countries to hack into iPhones. Apple says the goal is to hold NSO Group “accountable for the surveillance and targeting of Apple users.” NSO Group claims Pegasus is only used by governments to fight crime, but there are […]

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Smart home equipment provider Aqara rolled out a new security camera that works as a Zigbee 3.0 home-automation hub while supporting HomeKit and HomeKit Secure Video. The new G3 camera features 2K resolution, the ability to pan and tilt, and facial and gesture recognition. The new camera serves as an upgrade to Aquara Camera Hub […]

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On November 23, 2010, an early Apple-1 computer, complete with its original packaging and a letter signed by Steve Jobs, sold for big bucks.

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A version of Windows built to run on Arm processors could eventually come to M1 Mac models, with Qualcomm’s current exclusivity deal with Microsoft “set to expire soon,” according to a new report. The deal, which wasn’t public knowledge until this week, could explain why there are only a limited number of Windows devices powered […]

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If you’re creating a space online, then you need to figure out how you’re hosting it. Some web-hosting services will give you the bare minimum, which is setting yourself up for a lot of frustration and lost traffic. Not so with iBrave Hosting. With a lifetime subscription to this all-inclusive web-hosting service, you can easily […]

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Pick up Apple Watch SE at its lowest ever price after a generous $60 discount from Amazon. Prices start at $219 — down from $279 — for a limited time only. Stock is selling fast, so bag yours before they’re gone or the discounts disappear. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn […]

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Tile, the company famous for its Bluetooth tracking gadgets, is selling itself to Life360 for $205 million. The move comes just six months after Tile was forced to face its toughest competition yet — Apple’s popular AirTag. Life360, which offers a family safety service, said the Tile acquisition will allow it to “provide a unique and […]

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Is it a Black Friday sale or a giveaway? This week it’s both! Choetech is giving away three MagSafe wireless 2 in 1 charging stands. These minimalist magnetic chargers are perfect for anybody who pairs a MagSafe-compatible iPhone with wirelessly charging AirPods. In addition to those three lucky winners, all Cult of Mac readers can […]

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Do you frequently use multiple Apple devices and worry about keeping them all charged? With this pocketable 200-watt power bank, you can carry a backup battery that keeps everything juiced. In fact, it can charge five devices at once, from iPhone and Apple Watch to MacBook and AirPods. Sound too good to be true? It’s […]

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Mujjo’s luxurious leather cases offer great protection without making your pricey iPhone feel cheap and tacky. Bag yours today from the Cult of Mac Store and save up to 25% for Black Friday. Also enjoy the similar discount on Mujjo gloves, laptop sleeves, and more. This is a limited-time offer, so enjoy it while you can! […]

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Apple just gave customers another big reason to avoid its trade-in service by slashing prices on almost all iPhone models. Instead, sell your old handset to Cult of Mac to make more from it, and get real cash you can spend anywhere. Find out how much your old iPhone is worth today in just a […]

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Struggling to get hold of one of Apple’s newest devices ahead of the holidays? InventoryWatch is a free and simple Mac app that sends you an alert when the gear you want is in stock and available for pick up at your local Apple Store. It currently works in the United States and five other […]

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Andrew, a customer service experience manager for an internet service provider in Minneapolis, shared his computer setup with Cult of Mac after a big revamp. He replaced a 27-inch 2017 iMac with a 14-inch 2021 M1 Pro MacBook, which he runs alongside his work laptop, a Lenovo ThinkPad T480S. He uses his Apple gear mostly […]

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iMessage reactions now appear as emoji inside the latest version of the Google Messages app on Android. Prior to this release, Android users saw somewhat lengthy template messages when they received an iMessage reaction from a contact using an iPhone. This change offers a cleaner, much more streamlined experience. Google Messages adds iMessage reactions If […]

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November 22, 2005: Two-and-a-half years after opening its virtual doors, the iTunes Music Store enters the list of top 10 U.S. music retailers. While iTunes sales numbers can’t yet match the selling power of established retail giants like Walmart, Best Buy and Circuit City (or fellow tech company Amazon), this milestone nonetheless represents big news […]

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In a lot of ways, your Mac is only as good as the apps you have on it. You can buy a top-of-the-line M1 Max MacBook Pro that’s barely better than a paperweight if you don’t own the software to take advantage of those insane specs. The Complete Limited Edition Mac Bundle gives you lifetime […]

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Apple is offering customers up to $200 back in Apple Store gift cards when they buy eligible products this Black Friday. Its four-day shopping event runs from November 26, and you can enjoy in in-store, online, and over the phone. Find out what you’ll get back on certain products right here. Apple confirms Black Friday […]

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Apple’s next-generation iMac Pro could feature an “M1 Max Duo” chip with 20 cores for processing and up to 64 for graphics, according to a new report. As its name suggests, the chipset is expected to consist of two M1 Max chips combined together for double the performance. It could also feature up to 128GB […]

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Learning a new language not only helps open up new career opportunities abroad. It also can tremendously improve your problem-solving and cognition skills. Babbel is one of the most highly rated language learning apps out there, earning 4.6 stars out of 5 stars after almost 30,000 reviews on the App Store (and rave reviews from […]

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On November 21, 1985, Apple came close to signing its own death warrant by licensing rights to the Macintosh’s look and feel to Microsoft.

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If you’re looking to effortlessly convert and resize videos, watch your favorite DVDs on your iPad, or seamlessly transfer files between your iPhone, iPad and Mac, look no further than this lifetime license for the MacX Media Management Bundle. This comprehensive three-app bundle offers ways to work with all sorts of media using your favorite […]

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Your files and your data are two things you shouldn’t have to compromise when you go online. With this pre-Black Friday deal on the The Lifetime Backup & Security Subscription Bundle, you can keep your files safe and your data private for $62.99 (regularly $3,799) with code APPS30. It gives you a massive 10 terabytes […]

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When Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher was slapped with war crimes charges in 2018, the allegations made a public spectacle of the inexcusable, overzealous violence that had been a staple of U.S. military intervention in Iraq since the first years of the invasion post-9/11. What followed brought the wrong kind of attention to military operations at a […]

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A sharp rise in Apple’s share price allowed the Mac-maker to regain the title of publicly traded company with the highest market capitalization n the world. It beat out Microsoft, who’d held the top spot for less than a month. An unconfirmed report of Apple’s aggressive plans to make self-driving cars helped drive a 6% […]

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You won‘t need a MacBook with an HDMI port if you have Plugable’s USB-C to HDMI cable. Just run the cable between the external display and your Mac or iPad and you have 4K@60Hz. Even better, it’s currently available at a discount that drops the price to less than $17. I tested this accessory in […]

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November 20, 2007: In a milestone for iTunes movie distribution, Purple Violets becomes the first feature film to launch exclusively on Apple’s platform. A romantic comedy directed by Edward Burns, Purple Violets stars Selma Blair, Debra Messing and Patrick Wilson. With limited offers from Hollywood’s traditional players, the filmmakers pin their hopes on iTunes distribution […]

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Whether you’re constantly on the move and need a quick way to pack your charging essentials or just want to make the most out of the minimal space you have, this 3-in-1 Apple Watch, AirPods & iPhone Charging Cable lets you charge two Lightning devices and your Apple Watch all at the same time. If […]

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COVID-19 makes its debut in this week’s Swagger, the Baltimore-based Apple TV+ basketball drama inspired by the experiences of Kevin Durant in the junior leagues. In the episode, titled “All on the Line,” Jace and his teammates cover up a crime. Crystal exhales and figures out how she feels. And Jackie and Jenna have it out. […]

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If you want to learn how to write software for Apple devices, you need to know Swift and SwiftUI. Knowing the ins and outs of Apple’s programming language, and its cross-platform user interface framework, means you can build apps that work on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. And with this educational bundle, […]

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Just how well does a new $3,500 M1 Max MacBook Pro perform against a $15,000 Mac Pro that’s only two years old? The results from the latest tests and benchmarks are simply insane. Also on The CultCast: Apple plans to make a totally autonomous car — with no […]

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We’ve seen our aliens and we’ve got our heroes. Now what dreadful things await for Invasion’s terrified humans? Apple TV+’s newest sci-fi show is having a pretty terrific season, all things considered. So now, with everyone on the same page, can the series sustain its relentless pace? Can the show’s creators continue this balancing act […]

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What’s in that firmware update for a couple of AirPods that came out Tuesday. Who the hell knows?!? Apple doesn’t announce updates for its truly wireless headphones — and won’t tell anyone what’s in them. It’s very frustrating. Apple’s attempt at making AirPods firmware updates simple instead makes them way more complicated than necessary. Currently, […]

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