The first season of Apple TV+’s epic space opera Foundation winds down this week with a drama-packed final episode. Terminus has a big shiny weapon to use against the Empire, which is renewed in its conviction that all rebellion must be dealt with. Between a rock and a hard place is a human coffin that […]

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Don’t tote your MacBook around without a case. It’s just not a good idea. SwitchEasy has a couple of new offerings that bring sleek protection while also adding some color. There’s the EasyStand MacBook Carry Case and the SwitchEasy Thins MacBook Sleeve. Plus, the EasyStand case props up your laptop for more ergonomic typing. A […]

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In this week’s episode of Dr. Brain, neuroscientist Sewon Koh discovers a powerful ally as he chases new leads while searching for his son and his wife’s killer. Reality and the imaginary begin to blend in a way that suggest he soon may not be able to tell them apart. Oh, and Sewon’s new ally? […]

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On Thursday, accessories maker Belkin introduced its new Boost Charge Pro Portable Fast Charger for Apple Watch, one of the first third-party releases to support the fast charging speeds of the Apple Watch 7. The new charger came out in tandem with the new Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 Charger, which also supports Apple’s faster charging […]

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It’s an old-fashioned family sing-along on this week’s Dickinson, Apple TV+’s show about the Belle of Amherst and the tempestuous times in which she lived. Lots of talk about legacy and darkness cloud an evening’s celebration during the episode, titled “Sang from the Heart, Sire.” Can Mr. Dickinson’s birthday party (or his reputation) survive? Dickinson review: […]

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On November 19, 2013, the Cupertino City Council approved plans for Apple Park. (The ambitious new HQ was called Apple Campus 2 at the time.)

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You see a lot of people busting on each other for “flexing,” or bragging, about their computer setups shown in social media posts. We came across a doozy today with a dual-display setup bathed in a cool wash of color. But it’s not really about the double luxe displays; lots of people have that. It’s […]

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Those hoping for a major Apple Watch overhaul could again be disappointed next year, with a new report claiming only minor design changes are planned for Apple Watch Series 8 — which could be almost identical to Series 7. Many fans had expected an Apple Watch revamp this year after months and months of speculation and […]

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Have fun with your friends in Lego Star Wars: Castaways, the first social, action-adventure Lego Star Wars game. Players explore a mysterious new planet, fight in battle arenas, race through flight simulations or relax with a dance party. The game launched Friday on the Apple Arcade gaming service. Lego Star Wars: Castaways is about more […]

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Apple TV+ comedy The Shrink Next Door takes a step toward chaos and a step away from reconciliation this week. Marty and his psychiatrist, Ike, start a business together, which means they’re financially tied to each other. Marty has finally stopped giving in to everyone’s demands, but Ike is there to step in and replace every […]

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PDFs are one of the most commonly used file types in the workplace and beyond. If you’re a Mac user, you should have a way to open, edit, annotate and alter PDFs without needing to go to one of those ad-filled online PDF editors. PDF Expert lets you edit PDFs as easily as Word docs. […]

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In The Morning Show season two finale, COVID-19 finally arrives, in case you missed that news cycle so much you needed to see it covered again on Apple TV+’s show about a news show. If you were secretly hankering for such a thing, you’re in luck. Alex comes down with COVID-19, and Cory doesn’t want […]

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The Jim Henson Company and Apple TV+ teamed up to resurrect Harriet the Spy, Louise Fitzhugh’s teen sleuth who’s out to help her friends and neighbors. Can new animated series Harriet the Spy, which premieres today, secure itself the fanbase other Apple TV+ kids shows have yet to accrue? And is there any way this […]

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Belkin’s new Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger is one of the first third-party accessories to support Apple Watch Series 7’s faster charging speeds. It also tops up your iPhone and a third device, like AirPods, simultaneously. Boost Charge Pro even includes MagSafe to prevent your iPhone from getting knocked off it during the night […]

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Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” campaign continues with “A Dozen Eggs,” a whimsical short film captured entirely on iPhone 13 Pro by award-winning French film director Michel Gondry. The one-minute video, like other films from the series, does a terrific job of showcasing iPhone’s camera performance and movie-making prowess. A Dozen Eggs “What happens when you […]

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Apple Watch Series 7 wearers should install a small “bug fix” update that debuted on Thursday. If you don’t have that model, don’t waste time looking for the new version — watchOS 8.1.1 is apparently only for the recently released Series 7. What’s new in watchOS 8.1.1? Apple’s release notes for the new version are […]

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With this deal, you can watch thousands of amazing documentaries and enjoy the safest internet connection around — forever! And if you act now, you can secure the best possible pricing on two services essential for 21st-century life. During our Pre-Black Friday Doorbusters, the Curiosity Stream + KeepSolid VPN Unlimited Lifetime Subscription Bundle is on […]

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Apple corporate employees must start working part-time in the office beginning on February 1, according to a company email that quickly leaked out. But the Mac-maker has been forced to move back the date when employees to return to the office several times. It could happen again. Apple employees go back to the office… maybe […]

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If you’ve been waiting for Black Friday to buy the perfect charging station for all your devices, you don’t have to wait anymore. This Nytstnd Quad MagSafe Wireless + USB-C Charging Station lets you charge up to four devices at the same time. And it comes in four beautiful styles and colors that will match […]

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Satechi rolled out a new 3-in-1 MagSafe-compatible charger on Thursday to help users power up their iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches. The sleek black Satechi 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger features a hands-free, adjustable, MagSafe-compatible mount for your phone, plus solid steel-and-aluminum construction. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when […]

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Apple is reportedly committed to making a car capable of driving completely autonomously. The new head of the project won’t be satisfied with a vehicle with only limited capabilities. The car might not need a steering wheel or pedals at all. And it could be on the road by 2025. Apple car’s new driver puts […]

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Mariah Carey’s second Christmas special for Apple TV+ will sing and dance its way onto screens around the world on Friday, December 3. Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues will include the only performance of her new single, “Fall in Love at Christmas.” The entertainer gave a sneak peek at the fun on Thursday. Watch the […]

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The new OWC miniStack STX hub stacks seamlessly with a Mac mini, adding storage capacity and a trio of Thunderbolt 4 ports. But it can be used to expand connectivity and add storage space to any Mac or iPad. The OWC miniStack STX features three Thunderbolt 4 ports and a universal 2.5-inch drive bay. And […]

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Spotify’s new synchronized song lyrics — much like those we’ve enjoyed inside Apple Music for a while now — are now rolling out globally. The feature is available to both free and paid users across almost all devices. Lyrics were one of the most requested features among Spotify users, the company said. They first entered testing among […]

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Apple is expected to start shipping its own 5G modems for iPhone in 2023. The chips will reduce the company’s reliance on Qualcomm — which is currently a major supplier of cellular chips for Apple devices. Sources say the modems won’t be integrated into Apple’s primary A-series chipsets for iPhone, but will instead be separate components. […]

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Whether you have a sweet tooth or just like to be different, the new Elago Ice Cream AirPods 3 Case definitely stands out. The nicely detailed silicone case looks like a tiny ice cream bar, right down to the colorful 3D sprinkles scattered on it. (A wooden stick at the bottom finishes off the look.) […]

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Accell launched its newest Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station on Wednesday. The company said the Intel-certified hub provides high speed data transfer, dual 4K or 8K external display capability and 96W of power delivery (PD) to quickly charge multiple peripherals. Accell Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station connectivity Accell upgraded its Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station power technology for […]

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T-Mobile customers are reportedly being denied a $100 rebate on Apple Watch Series 7 that was promised by Apple at the time of purchase. As of Thursday morning, Apple’s website still advertises the promotion — which is supposedly available between October 8 and December 31. But some customers who have tried to redeem their cash say […]

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Apple has been named alongside Travis Scott, Drake and concert promoter Live Nation in a new $750 million lawsuit over this month’s catastrophic Astroworld Festival. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee filed on behalf of 125 concert attendees, including the family of 21-year-old victim Axel Acosta. “No amount of money will ever make these plaintiffs whole,” Buzbee […]

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If you’re looking for a holiday gift for an Apple fan, consider The Cult of Mac, 2nd Edition. This great-looking coffee table book about the Apple community is on sale right now for just $9.99 — a whopping 71% off. Co-written by David Pierini and yours truly, the gorgeously designed, full-color book details many aspects of […]

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It’s no secret that lighting can affect your mood. With this sleek floor lamp, you can easily add customizable mood lighting for every occasion — even if that occasion is just watching TV. And all these mood-enhancing lighting options won’t cost you a fortune. With this Pre-Black Friday Doorbusters deal, the Lamp Depot Minimalist LED […]

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If you want to be a helpful elf after the holidays — always ready to help charge up people’s devices and open their bottled beverages — you can be. Just carry the nifty little Vonmählen High Six 6-in-1 keychain charging cable in your pocket, with or without keys. The review sample I received didn’t look […]

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Users of recent iPhone models can now install iOS 15.1.1. Apple released the update Wednesday to take care of problems with dropped calls on these handsets. It’s only for iPhone 13 and iPhone 12. And there is not an iPadOS equivalent. What’s new in iOS 15.1.1 The new version is entirely a “bug fix” update. […]

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A premiere date for a hotly anticipated Apple TV+ series has finally been revealed. The Afterparty starring Tiffany Haddish and a collection of other comedians will make its debut on Apple’s streaming service on Friday, January 28. The very unusual murder mystery was created by film virtuosos Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The Afterparty kicks […]

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Apple’s latest iOS 15.2 beta lets users search inside Apple Music playlists for the first time. The update makes it easier to quickly locate tracks, which should make it a little quicker to keep your favorite playlists in order. This was one of the most requested features for Apple Music playlists. As users have noted, […]

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I wrote recently about the shameful squalor of my previous “setup” — basically a borrowed PC laptop perched on a pile of junk — and my effort to build something worthwhile around a gleaming new 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook. Well, like a lot of people in the throes of building a computer setup, I found […]

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On November 17, 1995, Apple seeded a beta of its Mac OS Copland operating system to about 50 developers. The full version was never released.

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Apple’s newest iOS 15.2 beta paves the way for DIY screen replacements on iPhone 13. Earlier versions of the firmware inexplicably disabled Face ID when a display was replaced by anyone other than Apple. But that’s no longer the case. The change came just a day before Apple revealed its new Self Service Program, which […]

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There are few things more frustrating than having to untangle your chargers before you plug in your devices for the night. Remove the tangles from your life with the 4-in-1 Multi-Port & Apple Watch Charging Cable (Black) on sale for $15.97 (regularly $34) during our Pre-Black Friday Sale. An Apple Watch charging cable with special […]

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Apple today revealed its new Self Service Program, which will provide customers with the parts and tools they need to repair their own devices. It marks a major shift in the company’s approach to hardware fixes. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups are the first to be supported, but will be soon followed by […]

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Apple’s newest betas for iOS, iPadOS and macOS make a simple Shortcuts change that greatly improves the user experience across different devices. Shortcuts now know which storage folders to use automatically — depending on your device — negating the need to manually update them individually for different hardware. Shortcuts automatically adapt to your device The Shortcuts […]

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Apple Music is now available on compatible LG smart TVs, just a few weeks after expanding its reach to PlayStation 5. The app is almost identical — in design and functionality — to Apple Music on the Apple TV. Users can access their entire music library, as well as playlists, radio stations, and even music videos. Apple […]

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Here's how to see if you have the latest AirPods firmware (AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max), plus what you can do to force an update.

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Your snoring doesn’t need to wake you, your partner or your roommates anymore. A custom-fit VitalSleep Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece can give you a snoreless slumber. And during our Pre-Black Friday Sale, it’s on sale for just $59.97 (regularly $99). That’s a fraction of what CPAP machines and other anti-snoring devices cost. How to stop snoring About […]

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Playing serious games on an iPhone touchscreen can be crazy frustrating. Don’t throw your iPhone across the room — get a game controller like RiotPwr’s Rotor Riot RR1852. This mimics the design of Microsoft’s Xbox controller but with a Lightning cable and an iPhone mount. I fully tested this updated version of the Rotor Riot […]

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Apple hired Sam Jadallah in February 2019 to lead its smart home initiatives as head of the Home Services department. Last week, he posted word of his departure on LinkedIn. Neither Jadallah nor Apple has given a reason for the departure. After two years and nine months on the job, Jadallah wrote: That’s a wrap […]

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SwitchEasy’s new MagSkin case protects your new iPhone 13 with silky smooth silicone to keep it in pristine condition while adding extra grip that’ll stop it from slipping out of your hands. It also plays nicely with all your MagSafe accessories. Get yours in one of four color options from the Cult of Mac Store […]

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Nintendo classic Super Mario 64 is now playable on iOS and Apple TV thanks to a very unofficial port. A video shows the game — which is packed with a bunch of cheats — running pretty flawlessly at a smooth 60 frames per second. You can download the game and try it out for yourself. However, […]

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The Samsung T7 SSD is quick and it’s very portable. Plus, for a short time, it’s up to 35% off, dropping the 1TB version back to its lowest price: just $110. Or get 2 TB of additional storage for your Mac or iPad save even more money. The drive offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 and works […]

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Memory and storage provider OWC rolled out its new Accelsior 8M2 PCIe solid state drive (SSD), calling it the “world’s fastest and highest capacity” storage system of its kind for your 2019 Mac Pro, or any Windows, Linux or PCIe expansion system. OWC said the Accelsior 8M2 brings the fastest data-transfer speeds for a 2019 […]

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