An iPhone and AirPods can be used to listen to conversations without people knowing. Such iPhone spying is really just a tricky use of the Live Listen feature built into iOS. And, even if you’re not a budding James Bond, knowing about this trick could keep someone from eavesdropping on you. Here’s what to do […]

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Ever wondered what today’s most popular Mac apps might have looked like on earlier Macintosh machines? These incredible design concepts imagine the likes of Google Chrome, Spotify and Zoom running on the 22-year-old Mac OS 9. Graphic designer Michael Feeney created the collection as part of his terrific (mac)OStalgia project. Check it out in the […]

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If you’re looking for a way to juice up your brand-new Apple Watch on the go, Cult of Mac Deals has the perfect thing! These Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychains are compact, powerful and the perfect blend of fun and usefulness. And during our sitewide Christmas Sale, you can get one ($16.99), two ($33.14) or […]

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It’s unlikely the average AirPods Pro owner would be wearing their buds into a real battle to listen to some banging tunes. But if they were, they would protect them with Elkson’s ultra-rugged Military Bumper case. With its tough exoskeleton design, made from a mixture of flexible polyurethane and sturdy polycarbonate, the Military Bumper is […]

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Graphic design and web design are two of the hardest professions to learn. The cost of classes is enormous, and pretty much the only way to really master these skills is with a combination of practice and consistent guidance that isn’t locked to a class schedule. That’s why The 2022 Premium Learn to Design Certification […]

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In the three months since iOS 15 launched, 65% of iPhone users have installed it. That’s well below the percentage of users who’d installed iOS 14 the same amount of time after its debut in 2020. There are several possible reasons why the iOS 15 adoption rate might be slower than that of its predecessor. […]

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If you like epic adventures, you are going to want to enter our latest giveaway. Cult of Mac is giving away six Koala 2.0 iPhone harnesses from Hangtime to three lucky winners. This super-grip harness is the smartphone leash for life on the go. The Koala 2.0 harness will become your trusty sidekick. Its simple design will […]

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On December 23, 2005, Apple filed a patent application for its iconic "slide to unlock" gesture for the iPhone.

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