On January 30, 1995, Apple Computer launched the Newton MessagePad 120. The PDA's advanced features laid the foundation for the iPhone.
On January 30, 1995, Apple Computer launched the Newton MessagePad 120. The PDA's advanced features laid the foundation for the iPhone.
If you always wanted to learn another language, now’s the time to do it. Not only is the start of the new year the perfect time to invest in yourself, but right now is your last chance to grab a lifetime all-language subscription to the award-winning Babbel for just $199. Soon, it will go back […]
On January 29, 1990, Apple CEO John Sculley appointed Michael "The Diesel" Spindler as the company's new chief operating officer.
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Will Apple blow our minds (and our wallets) with a devastating blitz of new hardware in 2022? Signs point to yes. This week we’re discussing the latest rumors about new Apple gear coming this year — and trying not to get too excited. Also on The CultCast: Tim […]
A good PDF editor is a tool you need whether you’re in school, at work or just trying to tweak something you downloaded. PDF Expert is an award-winning Mac app that lets you use PDFs as easily as if they were Pages docs. Sound promising? If so, you should jump on this deal. It’s your […]
There are strangers in the house on this week’s Servant, the Apple TV+ show about the absurd goings on in a Philadelphia townhouse. Writer Tony Basgallop and director/producer M. Night Shyamalan continue to reap rich rewards from showing what it looks like when the kookiest people in town try to do things normally. Mystic nightmare […]
On January 28, 1978, Apple occupied Bandley 1, its first custom-built office. The building's address is 10260 Bandley Drive in Cupertino, CA.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration worked out a compromise that will let AT&T and Verizon deploy their new C-band 5G near airports without it interfering with instruments on airplanes. While that’s good news for iPhone users who want fast cellular-wireless access everywhere, the agreement also means that the new version of 5G still won‘t be […]
Apple moved more smartphones during the 2021 holiday quarter than any competitor. It outsold Samsung, its nearest competitor, by more than 20%. That said, the number of iPhones that shipped during Q4 2021 dropped a bit year over year. iPhone in the Q4 2021 top spot While Apple doesn‘t reveal exactly how many smartphones it […]
This week the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America recognized Apple TV+ content with a pile of award nominations — five in the DGA Awards and four in the PGA Awards, both set to take place in March. DGA Awards nominations for Ted Lasso, commercials First, on Wednesday Apple TV+ racked […]
Apple TV+’s newest comedy The Afterparty is a lifeless, listless and laughless murder mystery in seven parts told by dozens of narrators. The premise is novel: Each episode, the first three of which premiere Friday, parodies a different storytelling genre. Executive produced, written and directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord of The Lego Movie […]
Soon you’ll be able use an emoji to show that your battery is low. Or that you’re melting, are feeling ambivalent or patriotic, or getting teary-eyed. This is because the crop of fresh emoji approved in fall 2021 will debut when iOS 15.4 does. Then they be used in texts, emails, IMs… wherever. Fun new […]
For the first time ever, Apple TV+ has offered the first episode of an Apple Original series — the crime comedy The Afterparty — on YouTube, where you can watch it in full for free. That’s a promotional angle we haven’t seen before from the Cupertino tech giant. But will it work? New tactic: Watch […]
On Fridays it’s fun to focus on computer setups with entertaining features whenever possible. Sometimes it’s seriously vintage gear. Or it could be wacky decor. Once in a while, an exotic location pops up. Today we found one where a brand new M1 Pro MacBook meets a kooky crew of bobbleheads and other figures under […]
iOS and iPadOS 15 bring a number of big improvements to FaceTime — including voice isolation and the ability to blur your background during video calls like you can on Zoom and other video calling platforms. We’ll show you how to enable the background blur feature using Portrait mode on iPhone and iPad. FaceTime boasts Portrait […]
iOS and iPadOS 15 bring a number of big improvements to FaceTime — including voice isolation and the ability to blur your background during video calls like you can on Zoom and other video calling platforms. We’ll show you how to enable the background blur feature using Portrait mode on iPhone and iPad. FaceTime boasts Portrait […]
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This discount software activation keys post is brought to you by CDKeylord.com. In its month-end sale, software seller CDKeylord.com offers more unbeatable deals on genuine Microsoft software. Cult of Mac readers can get 30% off the regular price of a Windows 10 Pro key. And when you buy a Windows 10 key, you can get […]
The first tvOS 15.4 beta brings an improved video player with a built-in “Up Next” queue to Apple TV. The update, released Thursday by Apple, also allows users to connect to captive Wi-Fi networks for the first time. The changes come after Apple TV got a completely redesigned video player with larger titles and more […]
Apple this week rolled out its first tvOS 15.4 beta for Apple TV, which brings an improved video player with a built-in “Up Next” queue. The update also allows users to connect to captive Wi-Fi networks for the first time. The changes come after Apple TV got a completely redesigned video player with larger titles […]
Apple on Thursday rolled out its first iOS 15.4 beta adding the ability to use Face ID with a mask for the first time. Since then, tests carried out by developers have uncovered some additional (and important) tidbits. Here’s what you need to know. More on using Face ID with a mask Apple first tried […]
Apple on Thursday rolled out its first iOS 15.4 beta adding the ability to use Face ID with a mask for the first time. Since then, tests carried out by developers have uncovered some additional (and important) tidbits. Here’s what you need to know. More on using Face ID with a mask Apple first tried […]
Apple’s new iOS 15.4 beta eliminates a bug that prevents third-party apps from using iPhone 13 Pro’s super-smooth ProMotion feature. Until now, apps not made by Apple have been restricted to a 60Hz refresh rate on the company’s newest flagship smartphone. But after installing iOS 15.4, they’re just as silky as apps running on iPad […]
The technology behind wireless chargers improves every year. This Magnetic Wireless Charger for iPhone is fast, safe and remarkably convenient for the price. You can get one for $29.99 or two for $49.99 while they’re on sale. It’s similar to Apple’s MagSafe charger, but more affordable — especially if you buy two. (Can you ever […]
The Department of Justice, 35 U.S. states, and Microsoft have all backed Fortnite developer Epic Games in its fight against the App Store. Briefs filed by Epic’s supporters with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit say last year’s ruling — which said the App Store was not a monopoly — is wrong. They […]
Apple Music has launched a huge Neil Young promotion just days after Spotify began pulling all of the singer’s content from its platform. Listeners will today find a “We Love Neil” section under the “Browse” tab that features albums, interviews, and playlists. Cupertino has also send out tweets and push notifications that call Apple Music […]
Apple sold a crazy number of iPhones and Macs during the December quarter. And the result is what CEO Tim Cook called the company’s “biggest quarter ever.” Take a deeper dive into the details to see how Apple was so very successful. Apple set so many all-time records Apple executives hold a conference call with […]
Technology has transformed just about everything in the modern world and art is no exception. Non-fungible tokens, aka NFTs, are a new way to uniquely register and ultimately protect your art in the open market. Want to know how to get started with NFTs? This How to Create Your First NFT: The Beginner’s Guide will […]
Apple raked in $123.9 billion in revenue during the last three months of 2021. That’s a year-over-year increase of 11%. More importantly, it’s significantly higher than financial analysts had predicted. All that revenue led to quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.10. Again, that solidly beat expectations. Apple had its best quarter ever Wall Street […]
If you want to run more than one display with your M1 MacBook Air or M1 MacBook Pro, Sonnet Technologies just made things easier. The company rolled out new dual-display adapters that let you hook up two 4K displays to your laptop using just one of its precious few ports. Sonnet DisplayLink Dual DisplayPort Adapters […]
Face ID in iOS 15.4 will let users unlock their iPhones while wearing a mask. No Apple Watch necessary. The system will scan just the area around eyes. It comes with a warning that the change makes Face ID less secure, though. Apple seeded the first iOS 15.4 beta to developers Thursday. iOS 15.4: Easy […]
Apple seeded the first beta for macOS Monterey 12.3 to developers on Thursday. It includes the long-overdue Universal Control feature, suggesting this will finally launch soon. The beta comes just a day after macOS 12.2 ended testing and was released to the public. Hopes for Universal Control in macOS Monterey 12.3 When Apple unveiled macOS […]
Apple this week dropped a bunch of gorgeous new Unity wallpapers — and a new band and face for Apple Watch — for iPhone, iPad and Mac as part of its Black History Month celebrations. Here’s how to download them and enable them on your devices. Apple goes all-out for Black History Month Apple’s new Unity […]
Want to protect your 11-inch iPad Pro or fourth-generation iPad Air without doubling its size? Check out the new Huex Folio from Laut, which offers a slimline design that includes a screen cover and a home for Apple Pencil. Bag yours from the Cult of Mac Store with a 20% discount for a limited time. […]
First there was Touch ID, then Face ID. Now Ear ID could be on the way. Apple filed for a patent on a biometric system using AirPods wireless earbuds. The idea is that headphones should be able to identify who is wearing them and refuse to work for unidentified wearers. But if the system is […]
Apple launched the iPad in stores exactly 12 years ago today, and the device has evolved enormously since then, in both capabilities and hardware. Today’s devices can do so much more than their forbearers. Tablets have lived up to Steve Jobs’ vision … and exceeded it. Here are a dozen reasons to love what Apple’s […]
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Hot on the heels of Denon’s launch of a soundbar-and-subwoofer combo with Dolby Atmos for just $449, Sony said Thursday it will offer its own affordable surround-sound rig for only $300. It’s the HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar, set for launch in April. At that price, Sony’s new soundbar looks like a solid budget-friendly option for stellar […]
Amazon just dropped its biggest discount yet on Beats Studio Buds, saving you more than $40, right after Apple rolled out a rather juicy firmware update. Get yours with active noise cancellation and a water-resistant design for less than $110 before the deal ends.This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission […]
Some software is just essential. And we’ve got a hot deal on one of computing’s bedrock software suites: Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021. This six-part bundle comes with the programs that functionally run the professional world. And right now, a lifetime license to these essential Microsoft Office programs is on sale for […]
Apple says it has eliminated the iCloud sync issue that has been causing all kinds of disruption inside third-party apps. The problem first surfaced late last year, soon after iOS 15 made its debut, and sporadically prevented many apps from syncing data through iCloud — much to the frustration of users and developers. But it is […]
On January 27, 2010, Steve Jobs publicly unveiled the iPad. The iPad launch is successful: It becomes Apple's fastest-selling new product.
January 27, 2010: After months of rumors and speculation, Steve Jobs publicly shows off the iPad for the first time. Aside from the name, which some people joke sounds like a female sanitary product, the iPad immediately earns critical acclaim. “The last time there was this much excitement over a tablet, it had some commandments written […]
Apple could finally make widgets interactive in iOS 16, allowing you to control music playback, toggle your flashlight, adjust display brightness, and lots more right from your Home screen. The new widgets are codenamed “InfoShack” internally, according to a sketchy new rumor that promises more details are on the way. iOS 16 could make widgets […]
Apple is working to give iPhone the ability to accept contactless credit card payments over NFC without the need for additional hardware “in the coming months,” according to a new report. You currently need a third-party credit card reader, like those made by Square, to use iPhone as a payment terminal. However, since iPhone 6 […]
An adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel Pachinko is now scheduled to premiere on Apple TV+ in March. The international drama series will take place across three countries and star an internationally renowned cast. The first images from the upcoming eight-episode season were revealed Wednesday. Pachinko is a passion project Epic in scope […]
Skydance Animation’s Luck will be the second full-length animated film on Apple TV+ when it premieres in August 2022. The story of the unluckiest person in the world will feature the voices of Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg and other stars. While the release date and additional details on the film were revealed Wednesday, there is […]
It can prove difficult to find a Lightning cable that works well and lasts a while. The Crave 4-foot Lightning-to-USB Cable is super-sturdy and can handle the output of a powerful charger. Shockingly, it costs less than Apple’s own Lightning cables. And right now, you can save even more. Get one in gold or silver […]
Anyone who uses a stream deck to streamline hardware and software workflows with shortcuts now has the option to go hands-free with the new Elgato Stream Deck Pedal, unveiled Wednesday. And in addition to launching the pedal, the company said its new Discord communications software plugin for Stream Deck is now available. Elgato Stream Deck […]
When Apple reveals its financial results from the holiday shopping season on Thursday, analysts predict the company will announce its best quarter ever. Whether the Mac-maker meets this lofty goal will have a big effect on its stock price, which has been sliding in recent weeks. Analysts predict boffo quarterly earnings for Apple Wall Street […]