Thanks to cooperation between Apple and Microsoft, the Windows 11 Photos app is now able to access photos and videos from iCloud. This is one of several recent cross-platform collaboration moves by the two tech titans. Windows and iPhone really do cooperate There are plenty of Windows users with an iPhone – not everyone with […]

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It might be time to start packing for your holiday trip. You can cut down on cluttered cables in your luggage with the MagStack, a wireless charger that can power three Apple devices at once. The MagStack can power your Apple Watch, iPhone and AirPods, and you can get it for the best price online […]

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It might be time to start packing for your holiday trip. You can cut down on cluttered cables in your luggage with the MagStack, a wireless charger that can power three Apple devices at once. The MagStack can power your Apple Watch, iPhone and AirPods, and you can get it for the best price online […]

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With iOS 16.1.1, Apple has limited the window during which iPhone users can receive AirDrop files from non-contacts in China. The move comes after Chinese protesters used AirDrop to spread anti-government images to other iPhone users. Currently, you can accept AirDrop from iPhone users not in your phonebook for 10 minutes. After that, your phone […]

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With iOS 16.1.1, Apple has limited the window during which iPhone users can receive AirDrop files from non-contacts in China. The move comes after Chinese protesters used AirDrop to spread anti-government images to other iPhone users. Currently, you can accept AirDrop from iPhone users not in your phonebook for 10 minutes. After that, your phone […]

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Colorado just became the third U.S. state to support digital driver’s licenses and IDs stored in an iPhone’s Wallet app. Residents of the state can now show their handset instead of a physical card in many situations where ID is required. Apple launched its digital ID initiative back in 2021, but adoption is moving slowly. […]

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This week’s giveaway is a mini MagSafe wireless power pack with a ton of features. Worth $70, the SuperMini Go from Zendure has MagSafe, Qi-charging, and a USB-C port that can recharge an iPhone 14 Pro to 50% in less than 30 minutes. The power pack is compact enough to fit in your pocket, yet powerful enough to simultaneously […]

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If you’re looking for gifts for a new music student, you probably don’t want to buy something extravagant like a new instrument, and more sheet music might be overwhelming. Instead, you could help them hone their craft by grabbing a lifetime subscription to an expert-led music-learning platform they can control and explore at their leisure. […]

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Apple on Wednesday released iOS 16.1.1, iPadOS 16.1.1 and macOS 13.0.1 to fix bugs and close a couple of security holes. These updates don’t add any new features, but are nevertheless recommended for all users. There are no such patches for watchOS or tvOS. System software patches for iPhone, iPad and Mac Apple is dedicated […]

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Battery life is an important consideration in any handset, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max solidly outlasts two Android flagship devices in a real world battery test. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 weren’t even close. iPhone 14 Pro Max offers longer battery life that rival Android flagships The best phone is […]

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On November 9, 1994, future CEO Gil Amelio joined Apple's board. Everyone in Cupertino hopes he can turn around the struggling company.

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Apple TV+ said Wednesday its murderously fun dark comedy Bad Sisters, which ended its first season in October, will return for a second go-round. That’s good news for fans of the show — myself included — but you have to wonder what will happen with the story. The Belgian show it’s based on, Clan, had […]

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Bad Bunny is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2022. The award came because of “the musician’s artistic excellence and influence on global culture,” according to Apple. After being released in May, Un Verano Sin Ti, the artist’s sixth project in four years, is Apple Music’s most streamed album of 2022 and now the […]

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Bad Bunny is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2022. The award came because of “the musician’s artistic excellence and influence on global culture,” according to Apple. After being released in May, Un Verano Sin Ti, the artist’s sixth project in four years, is Apple Music’s most streamed album of 2022 and now the […]

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Those dreaming of a folding iPhone can look enviously at group of clever hackers in China who made one just to prove it could be done. What they made isn’t simply a concept video. Their device is fully functional, and even uses a screen originally from an iPhone. Clever hackers make their own folding iPhone […]

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Even if you have an Apple Pencil 2 that sticks magnetically to the edge of your iPad, that’s not a super-secure storage option for the stylus because it could get knocked off. And it’s not an option at all for the original Apple Pencil. So it’s a good idea to have another, much more secure […]

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Las Vegas-based graphic designer, video editor and photographer Allen Williams recently made the move from an older iMac to a brand new Mac Studio and Studio Display combo. He shared his updated computer setup — and a bit about what a difference it makes in his work — with Cult of Mac this week. This post […]

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There are a ton of high-quality shows that are only hosted on streaming platforms outside your country. Connecting to a foreign server with a VPN can give you access to them, but this method could potentially slow down your browsing and downloading speeds. Getflix is a Smart DNS and VPN that provides a blend of services […]

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There’s much to learn if you want to invest in the stock market. There’s more to it than buying shares when they don’t cost much money and selling when they do. Unfortunately, nothing can guarantee a surefire investment, but Tykr may help you learn about your investment options and improve your chances of making a […]

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Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder can be tortured by their nightmares. NightWare running on Apple Watch can pull the wearer out of their horrible dream without waking them up. It’s the first product developed specifically to treat nightmares to be cleared by the FDA. NightWare uses Apple tech to help disrupt nightmares After serving in […]

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November 8, 1984: After initial Mac sales prove disappointing, Apple CEO John Sculley dreams up the “Test Drive a Macintosh” campaign to encourage people to give the revolutionary new computer a chance. The promotional strategy advises people in possession of a credit card to drop into their local retailer and “borrow” a Macintosh for 24 […]

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Some accessories are just functional, while others do their job and look good at the same time. But if you’d like an Apple Watch band that brings eye-catching elegance to your wrist in any setting, behold the Goldenerre Stud Apple Watch Band. If you’re ready to turn your wearable into a statement piece with this […]

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Looking to gift your loved ones the second-generation AirPods Pro this holiday season? Amazon is taking a sweet 6% off the latest AirPods Pro, bringing their price down to $234. You can get Apple’s latest wireless earbuds by next week in most states in the US, ahead of Black Friday and Thanksgiving. This post contains […]

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Apple has started selling the first 15W MagSafe car charger, made by Belkin. Up until now magnetic car chargers haven’t used Apple-certified MagSafe technology. They’re Qi-certified chargers with magnets that offer half the power of a 15W MagSafe charger. But that changes now with Belkin’s Boost Charger Pro Wireless Car Charger with MagSafe. Belkin Boost […]

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Plugable’s new Quad HDMI Adapter can add up to four displays to a MacBook, even even ones that would otherwise only support only a single external monitor. The USB-C accessory is even portable.This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when you use our links to buy items. Four extra displays […]

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Adobe Acrobat is great for editing PDF files, but the software costs between $13 and $20 a month for a subscription. If you work with PDFs only occasionally, paying out monthly is massive overkill. Luckily, there are practical and feature-rich apps out there that cost very little to use. One of them is PDF Editor […]

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The new Stage Manager multitasking system is Apple’s answer to requests for floating app windows on iPad. It’s drawn a lot of criticism, much of which is undeserved. I use the new system all day every day. Here’s why there’s a lot to like in Stage Manager, although there are undoubtedly some problems, too. A […]

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Inflated gas prices may have put a damper on your holiday road trip, but there’s another affordable way to travel. Dollar Flight Club can turn your car-bound vacation into an affordable flight plan, and all you have to do is check your email. This flight-finding service sends deals on international and domestic flights straight to […]

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The holidays are a season for travel and joy, but feeling unsafe in your own hotel or Airbnb might undercut all that wholesomeness. If you’re worried there might be a hidden camera in your hotel or Airbnb, you can identify it by shining an infrared light in their general vicinity. This Anti-Spy Camera Finder is […]

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On November 7, 1997, Apple released the Newton MessagePad 2100, a PDA that became the final iteration in its line of early handheld devices.

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If you’re into extreme activities, Apple Watch Ultra in the one-tough-hombre timepiece for you. But you can make it even more rugged — and protect your investment in the pricey wearable — with the new Elkson Quattro Max Bumper Case. If you want to make sure your Apple Watch survives whatever you throw at it, […]

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Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip and 1TB storage is down to $1,999 on Amazon. That’s a massive $499 off its $2,499 retail price. The Cupertino giant is unlikely to unveil the M2 MacBook Pros until Q1 next year. So, this is the perfect time to grab the 14-inch MacBook Pro at its […]

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If you’re willing to get in on the ground floor of a crowdfunding campaign as an “early bird,” you can now score Thread-enabled smart mini blinds that work with HomeKit for $100 off the retail price. SmartWings Nano Smart Blinds have surpassed their funding goal on Indiegogo, so they should ship to buyers in January, […]

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With Thanksgiving almost here, it's time to watch the beloved Peanuts holiday special "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." And it's free.

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Some folks insist people never change, others say they often do. And proof of the latter shows up in today’s featured Mac Studio computer setup featuring Apple’s magnificent 6K Pro Display XDR. It belongs to a Linux-loving software programmer who used to be strongly anti-Apple, according to her husband. This post contains affiliate links. Cult […]

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Power product provider Bluetti hit a big milestone recently when it raised a staggering $11.6 million on Indiegogo for its new AC500 and B300S Home Backup Power Station, a backup beast that can power a home for days. The campaign raised the funds — $11,633,332 and counting, to be exact — between September 1, 2022, […]

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Gift shopping for a globetrotter? You can give them the ability to understand languages without having to learn them. A wearable translator you can pop in your ear may sound like something out of a sci-fi flick, but it’s very much a reality with the Mymanu CLIK S Translation Earbuds. These wireless earbuds can do […]

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The Dvorak layout is a different way of arranging the 26 letters on the keyboard. Dvorak puts all of the most common letters right on the center row for increased typing speed. It also balances the most common letters across all ten fingers for reducing strain. Physical Dvorak keyboards have been available for computers forever, […]

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Planning on getting the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max this holiday season? Getting your hands on one might be more difficult than you anticipate. The latest COVID-19 curbs in China’s Zhengzhou have hampered the production of the latest Pro iPhones. Due to this, Apple now expects customers to wait longer to get […]

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Want to find your new favorite wine or simply love a great deal? The experts at Splash Wines have hand-selected 18 of their favorite wines for fall. Though this selection would usually set you back $350, you can purchase them all for just $69.99 — no coupon necessary. That works out to less than $4 […]

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On November 6, 2003, Apple set a new record for digital music sales: 1.5 million downloads in one week, thanks to iTunes on Windows.

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Apple is working on changing the “Hey Siri” hotword to just plain “Siri,” and the change could roll out as early as next year. Introduced in 2015 with the iPhone 6s, the “Hey Siri” hotword remains unchanged to this day. You also can use the phrase to invoke Apple’s voice assistant on the Mac, iPad, […]

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If you’re an IT professional looking for a resume boost, you may want to consider cybersecurity, especially given the number of high-profile data breaches that occur each year. The Complete 2023 Cyber Security Developer and IT Skills Bundle is a top-rated e-learning IT bootcamp that can prepare you for ethical hacking roles, and it’s on sale […]

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Many of us want to make our money stretch further, but that can be challenging, especially around the holidays. Luckily, an unexpected financial boost may await in this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. With The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle, you might win life-changing money, and we’re dropping the price to just $24.99 (regularly $30) with this early […]

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On November 5, 2009, the businees magazine named Steve Jobs CEO of the decade, after a brilliant 10 years at Apple and Pixar.

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To celebrate the launch of Causeway on Apple TV+, the streaming service is now offering five other movies starring Jennifer Lawrence. That includes all four Hunger Games films. It’s part of a recent move by Apple to temporarily add already-released movies to its catalogue. More Jennifer Lawrence on Apple TV+ Lawrence’s latest project is Causeway, […]

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If you’re shopping for wireless earbuds, normally, you’d have to drop a pretty penny on a pair that pulls the trifecta of great sound, long battery life and a comfortable fit. Instead, you could grab a pair that’s on sale for its Black Friday price long before other sales go live. This pair of JBL […]

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We all have our favorite news sites, independent blogs or webcomics. A lot of people keep up with new posts on Twitter — it’s where a lot of Cult of Mac traffic comes from. With a mass exodus of Twitter users after you-know-what happened, there’s a way you can still keep up with your favorite […]

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Apple TV+ ’80s comedy Acapulco has romance on the brain this week. Maximo and Julia have to talk, Hector and Don Pablo are feeling unloved by Diane, Memo’s love is over and blooming at once, and Sara is heartbroken but she ain’t seen nothin’ yet. A strong episode of the tacky comedy reveals some important things […]

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Apple TV+ ’80s comedy Acapulco has romance on the brain this week. Maximo and Julia have to talk, Hector and Don Pablo are feeling unloved by Diane, Memo’s love is over and blooming at once, and Sara is heartbroken but she ain’t seen nothin’ yet. A strong episode of the tacky comedy reveals some important things […]

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