Apple has started manufacturing the iPhone 14 in India. The move comes just a couple of weeks after the latest iPhones went on sale in over 30+ markets globally. The Cupertino giant has already been assembling the iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 in India. Foxconn and Wistron manufacture the phones in their Indian […]

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There’s overwhelming evidence that Apple is about to reveal the M2 Pro and M2 Max, a fresh generation of high-performance processors for notebooks. These are expected to go into the next generation of 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Here’s what to expect in new macOS laptops before the end of 2022. Apple October event: […]

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On September 25, 2006, Apple started shipping its second-generation iPod nano, offering a fancy redesign of the pocket-size original model.

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AirPods Pro 2 is now reaching customers and they confirm what everyone hoped: ear tips designed for the original version fit the new one. But that’s not the whole story – Apple doesn’t recommend moving tips between the two versions of its earbuds. Here’s why. AirPods Pro ear tips fit AirPods Pro 2 The original […]

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Need more storage space? With more photos and videos to store than ever, who doesn’t? But before you upgrade your iPhone for more capacity, consider purchasing a cloud storage plan. Koofr is one of the highest-rated providers on the market, and right now, you can get lifetime storage for a single payment. 1TB storage plans […]

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Apple has started selling refurbished M2 MacBook Pros in the United States and Canada through its online store. You can save up to $200 off the MSRP of the computer by buying the refurbished model directly from Apple. The M2 MacBook Pro looks the same as the 2020 model, with the switch to a newer chip […]

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On September 24, 2009, Apple lawyers headed to court to face music publisher Eight Mile Style after Eminem sued Apple over digital sales.

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Out of the box, the new iPhone 14 Pro looks almost identical to its predecessor, the iPhone 13 Pro, with its frosted glass back, shiny steel band and triple-lens rear camera. But switch it on, and you immediately see an obvious difference — the new Dynamic Island, a fun, interactive UI element that alone is […]

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Out of the box, the new iPhone 14 Pro looks almost identical to its predecessor, the iPhone 13 Pro, with its frosted glass back, shiny steel band and triple-lens rear camera. But switch it on, and you immediately see an obvious difference — the new Dynamic Island, a fun, interactive UI element that alone is […]

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Inspiration strikes each of us in different ways, and if you feel a call to draw, you don’t need a formal education to get started. Give your artistic side a shot by exploring the 2023 Fundamental of Drawing and Shading Bundle. The bundle features four courses comprising nearly 100 collective lessons, and you can purchase […]

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It’s close quarters combat on this week’s See, and plenty of it. The Apple TV+ show about a dystopian society run by blind people hits a violent snag as Tormada comes for his bombs — and finds Baba Voss and his sword waiting for him. Also, Haniwa gets an earful and an eyeful of destructiveness […]

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It’s close quarters combat on this week’s See, and plenty of it. The Apple TV+ show about a dystopian society run by blind people hits a violent snag as Tormada comes for his bombs — and finds Baba Voss and his sword waiting for him. Also, Haniwa gets an earful and an eyeful of destructiveness […]

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Your MacBook makes for a great, portable work machine, but all laptops come with inherent downsides. For one, their screens are nowhere near as wide as a desktop display. A portable monitor could fix that, and this 4K touchscreen extension by Desklab might fit the bill for you. It’s on sale with more than half […]

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Your MacBook makes for a great, portable work machine, but all laptops come with inherent downsides. For one, their screens are nowhere near as wide as a desktop display. A portable monitor could fix that, and this 4K touchscreen extension by Desklab might fit the bill for you. It’s on sale with more than half […]

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The big and rugged Apple Watch Ultra is a very different beast than the “normal” Apple smartwatches that came before it. With so many new features, there’s still a lot we don’t know about it. But over the past couple of weeks, I have discovered nine fascinating factoids that most reviewers haven’t picked up on […]

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The big and rugged Apple Watch Ultra is a very different beast than the “normal” Apple smartwatches that came before it. With so many new features, there’s still a lot we don’t know about it. But over the past couple of weeks, I have discovered nine fascinating factoids that most reviewers haven’t picked up on […]

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If you’ve got a new iPhone 14 or an Apple Watch Ultra, it’s time to get tough about protecting them. Good thing Nomad rolled out its special-edition Ultra Orange iPhone 14 case and Apple Watch Ultra band just for the occasion, now available for preorder at a discount. And they’re not kidding about “ultra orange.” […]

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If you’ve got a new iPhone 14 or an Apple Watch Ultra, it’s time to get tough about protecting them. Good thing Nomad rolled out its special-edition Ultra Orange iPhone 14 case and Apple Watch Ultra band just for the occasion, now available for preorder at a discount. And they’re not kidding about “ultra orange.” […]

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Fans of classic arcade games should enjoy Shovel Knight Dig, a retro adventure game that launched Friday. Players guide a hero down deep into the earth to fight monsters and win treasure with the aid of his trusty Shovel Blade. The latest offering from Yacht Club Games debuted Friday on Apple Arcade for a range […]

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Fans of classic arcade games should enjoy Shovel Knight Dig, a retro adventure game that launched Friday. Players guide a hero down deep into the earth to fight monsters and win treasure with the aid of his trusty Shovel Blade. The latest offering from Yacht Club Games debuted Friday on Apple Arcade for a range […]

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On September 23, 1981, Cupertino laid out its "Apple Values" as part of a project to establish a positive and productive corporate ethos.

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September 23, 1981: Years before Steve Jobs would tell us to “think different” and Tim Cook would say Apple should act as a “force for good,” Cupertino lays out what it calls its “Apple Values.” Despite being written more than four decades ago, the values Apple viewed as crucial to its brand remain relevant today. […]

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Twisted Apple TV+ comedy Bad Sisters recovers from a few nasty falls this week. The series, which centers on Irish sisters determined to put their brother-in-law on ice, circles the wagons and waits for bad news as insurance inspectors get closer to the truth. In a typically great episode from the show’s marvelous artistic team and […]

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Twisted Apple TV+ comedy Bad Sisters recovers from a few nasty falls this week. The series, which centers on Irish sisters determined to put their brother-in-law on ice, circles the wagons and waits for bad news as insurance inspectors get closer to the truth. In a typically great episode from the show’s marvelous artistic team and […]

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If you’re at all into audio equipment, you’ve probably heard of a digital-to-analog converter, or DAC. You might think it’s a fancy thing for rich audiophiles. But, actually, even you already have a few DACs if you have gadgets that make sound, like a computer, tablet and smartphone. But not every DAC is created equal. […]

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If you’re at all into audio equipment, you’ve probably heard of a digital-to-analog converter, or DAC. You might think it’s a fancy thing for rich audiophiles. But, actually, even you already have a few DACs if you have gadgets that make sound, like a computer, tablet and smartphone. But not every DAC is created equal. […]

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AirFly 2 from Twelve South can wirelessly connect your AirPods to any audio jack, like its predecessor. But the new version has a longer battery life, adds new volume controls and more. And it even costs less. It joins other AirFly versions that offer additional capabilities.This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn […]

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AirFly 2 from Twelve South can wirelessly connect your AirPods to any audio jack, like its predecessor. But the new version has a longer battery life, adds new volume controls and more. And it even costs less. It joins other AirFly versions that offer additional capabilities.This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn […]

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The Moft Flash Wallet & Stand magnetically clings to your iPhone, giving you a place to hold your ID while also acting as a kickstand whereever you need one. I’ve used the wallet/stand for several weeks. Here’s how it stands up in everyday life.This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission […]

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The Moft Flash Wallet & Stand magnetically clings to your iPhone, giving you a place to hold your ID while also acting as a kickstand whereever you need one. I’ve used the wallet/stand for several weeks. Here’s how it stands up in everyday life.This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission […]

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This post on discount Microsoft software is presented by SCDKey.com. The Autumn Sale at software activation keys provider SCDKey.com offers fantastic deals on crucial Microsoft software. Better yet, as a Cult of Mac reader, you can click on the links below and get an even better deal on Windows 10. Plus, you can score big savings […]

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This post on discount Microsoft software is presented by SCDKey.com. The Autumn Sale at software activation keys provider SCDKey.com offers fantastic deals on crucial Microsoft software. Better yet, as a Cult of Mac reader, you can click on the links below and get an even better deal on Windows 10. Plus, you can score big savings […]

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The National Football League brokered a multiyear deal with Apple to bring the Apple Music ​Super Bowl Halftime Show to one of the world’s biggest stages, the league said Friday. The new halftime show debuts at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, February 12, 2023. But most details about it have yet to […]

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Carrying a separate Apple Watch charger proves annoying when you travel. Save space in your bag or on your nightstand with this three-in-one Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone charging cable. It comes with two Lightning tips and one Apple Watch charging puck. Connect it to a power source, and it can charge an Apple Watch, […]

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New Apple TV+ documentary Sidney tells the story of the great actor and activist Sidney Poitier. Filmed just before his death in January 2022, the film delivers a gripping, first-person chronicle of a man discovering himself, finding his talent, and divining the character of the country he called home. Irreplaceable guests like Greg Tate, Spike Lee […]

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The Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods Pro 2 are now on sale in more than 30 markets globally. The Ultra is the largest Apple Watch yet, while the new AirPods offer better sound and stronger noise cancellation than the originals. Apple announced these products at its Far Out event on September 7, and started accepting […]

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Want to add a high-paying skill to your resume? Learning to code is one of the best options for landing a lucrative job. And you can master those skills from home, at your own pace, with the 2023 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle. The 14-part collection is currently on sale for just $39.99 (regularly […]

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Apple introduced iOS 16.0.2 on Thursday. The update takes care of problems that have made headlines, and irritated iPhone users, since the original debuted in early September. The new version is available to be downloaded and installed now. iOS 16.0.2 squashes some big bugs iOS 16 debuted September 12 bringing many new features, including a […]

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The Satechi USB-4 Multiport Adapter with 2.5G Ethernet brings a significant speed boost over typical 1Gbps networking connections. And that’s just the start. The USB-C hub has a range of other ports, including HDMI, USB-A and more. Speed up networking with Satechi USB-4 Multiport Adapter with 2.5G Ethernet The signature feature of Satechi’s latest adapter […]

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Simple. Elegant. These are the best words to describe the Speidel Royal English Leather Apple Watch Band. Supple black leather matches the style of Apple’s wearable, while adding a luxurious feel. And it’s surprisingly affordable, given the quality of this band. Speidel Royal English Leather Apple Watch Band review Simplicity is its own reward. And […]

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When the Apple Watch Ultra launches September 23 there’ll be a software update waiting for it. Apple on Thursday released watchOS 9.0.1 specifically to fix bugs in the new wearable. Other Apple Watch models are expected to get their own update in the near future. watchOS 9.0.1 is only for Apple Watch Ultra With its […]

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Yale, long known for its old-school locks, updated its Assure smart lock series Thursday. In addition to being 30% smaller than the original Assure smart locks, the new Assure Lock 2 models work with HomeKit and Siri voice control. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use our […]

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You can get Apple’s 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro with a staggering $399.01 discount. The deal brings the price of the machine down to $2,099.99. This is among the lowest prices ever for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Note that the listing only shows a discount of $300, with the additional $99.01 off automatically applied at checkout. […]

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With the release of the new AirPods Pro 2 — which are getting rave reviews — why not trade in your old AirPods for real cash? Cult of Mac offers good money for your old AirPods, making your next upgrade more affordable. We won’t leave you waiting weeks for your check, and we promise that […]

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Reviews of Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) are rolling in. The overwhelming consensus? The design is only slightly changed from the first-generation buds, but almost everything else is improved, with a few minor caveats. They’re better than the original where it counts most: Higher sound quality, stronger ANC, […]

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Vinyl is alive and well, and the Victrola Stream Carbon is a high-end turntable designed for homes with Sonos speakers. The record player wirelessly connects, and is controllable through the Sonos app. Carbon is the first in multiple new products coming in the Stream turntable line. Enjoy your record collection over Sonos sound system with […]

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On September 22, 2014, Apple notched a new iPhone launch sales record with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, selling a massive 10 million devices.

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The new Courant Mag:2 stands out from the crowd of iPhone charging stands with an elegant, sweeping design. Place the handset on the elevated charging disk and it is ready for video calls while the battery is being replenished. And a separate charging mat powers up an AirPods charging case. Courant Mag:2 iPhone stand is […]

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There’s no better time than fall and winter to cozy up indoors with a great new game … or three. For Xbox gamers, the ultimate way to do that is with Xbox Live Gold. For a limited time, you can purchase three months of Xbox Live Gold for only $19.99 (regularly $24.99) Exclusive discounts and […]

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J.P. Morgan analysts believe Apple could move 25% of iPhone production to India by 2025. The Cupertino giant has already moved a part of iPhone, iPad, and MacBook production outside China in recent years. Apple is diversifying its supply chain and wants to reduce its reliance on China as a production hub. Apple could manufacture […]

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