Out of all the smartwatches on the market, the Apple Watch is difficult to top, and its accessories will likely be in high demand this holiday season. But you don’t need to wait for Black Friday to find a sweet deal on Apple Watch accessories. This November, we’re running Black Friday deals every Friday. That […]

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Out of all the smartwatches on the market, the Apple Watch is difficult to top, and its accessories will likely be in high demand this holiday season. But you don’t need to wait for Black Friday to find a sweet deal on Apple Watch accessories. This November, we’re running Black Friday deals every Friday. That […]

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Apple TV+ show Mosquito Coast returns Friday with more under-the-radar thrills. Based on the book by Paul Theroux and starring his nephew Justin as wanted criminal and escape artist Allie Fox, Mosquito Coast is about the many little compromises we make on our way to what we hope is a better life. In the season two opener, Allie […]

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Apple TV+ show Mosquito Coast returns Friday with more under-the-radar thrills. Based on the book by Paul Theroux and starring his nephew Justin as wanted criminal and escape artist Allie Fox, Mosquito Coast is about the many little compromises we make on our way to what we hope is a better life. In the season two opener, Allie […]

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Apple’s Weather app for iPhone, iPad and Mac will soon incorporate local news sourced from the Apple News service. In the latest beta of iOS 16.2, certain cities have an additional section between the ten-day forecast and the air quality meter for weather news. On iPadOS and macOS Ventura, this section occupies an even larger […]

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Apple’s Weather app for iPhone, iPad and Mac will soon incorporate local news sourced from the Apple News service. In the latest beta of iOS 16.2, certain cities have an additional section between the ten-day forecast and the air quality meter for weather news. On iPadOS and macOS Ventura, this section occupies an even larger […]

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For those ready to start on a new life adventure that sharpens their cognitive abilities, improves thinking skills, and opens up their minds to new cultures and ways of thought, it’s time to consider the Babbel Language Learning App. It’s so easy to add the platform to your new iPad 10 or MacBook Pro, and […]

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For those ready to start on a new life adventure that sharpens their cognitive abilities, improves thinking skills, and opens up their minds to new cultures and ways of thought, it’s time to consider the Babbel Language Learning App. It’s so easy to add the platform to your new iPad 10 or MacBook Pro, and […]

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On November 4, 1997, Apple unveils a deal to add a mini "store within a store" in CompUSA outlets. It's a dry run for today's Apple stores.

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November 4, 1997: Apple unveils its plan to open small “store within a store” sections inside CompUSA outlets around the United States. In a step toward the flagship Apple stores that would launch four years later, Cupertino-trained employees staff these mini-stores. The move gives Apple a bit more control over the way its products get […]

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This week on Apple TV+ drama/thriller Shantaram, it’s all about escapes. Lin knows a story about his medical work will bring his flight from justice to the attention of the authorities, so it’s time to leave Bombay. Meanwhile, Prabhu and Parvati want to marry in secret before her parents can prevent it. Lisa discovers Modena […]

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This week on Apple TV+ drama/thriller Shantaram, it’s all about escapes. Lin knows a story about his medical work will bring his flight from justice to the attention of the authorities, so it’s time to leave Bombay. Meanwhile, Prabhu and Parvati want to marry in secret before her parents can prevent it. Lisa discovers Modena […]

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There’s no better way to protect your iPhone 14 than with a tough case. And, short of going without any case at all, there’s no better way to show off your iPhone 14 than with a crystal-clear case, like the Laut Huex Crystal 14 Series iPhone Case. And right now you can pick up the […]

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There’s no better way to protect your iPhone 14 than with a tough case. And, short of going without any case at all, there’s no better way to show off your iPhone 14 than with a crystal-clear case, like the Laut Huex Crystal 14 Series iPhone Case. And right now you can pick up the […]

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In a bid to capture the streaming content creator market, Elgato just launched what it called “the world’s first 4K60 webcam” — Facecam Pro. It shoot video in 4K resolution at a smooth 60 frames per second (fps), which previously required a DSLR or other advanced camera setup. The pricey new camera joins the original […]

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In a bid to capture the streaming content creator market, Elgato just launched what it called “the world’s first 4K60 webcam” — Facecam Pro. It shoot video in 4K resolution at a smooth 60 frames per second (fps), which previously required a DSLR or other advanced camera setup. The pricey new camera joins the original […]

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In new Apple TV+ documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, we take a trip into the center of the pop star’s world to discover her journey has been nothing but hardship surrounded by impossible highs, which makes coping with her fame something like a near-impossibility. Narrated by Gomez herself and directed by Alek Keshishian […]

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In new Apple TV+ documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, we take a trip into the center of the pop star’s world to discover her journey has been nothing but hardship surrounded by impossible highs, which makes coping with her fame something like a near-impossibility. Narrated by Gomez herself and directed by Alek Keshishian […]

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People who show off their computer setups often go for a clean, spare look without much, if any, clutter — from cables or anything else. But few have as clean and spacious a look as today’s featured MacBook Pro setup with two Studio Displays. There are many ways of making a setup minimalistic without simply […]

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People who show off their computer setups often go for a clean, spare look without much, if any, clutter — from cables or anything else. But few have as clean and spacious a look as today’s featured MacBook Pro setup with two Studio Displays. There are many ways of making a setup minimalistic without simply […]

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The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) showcased companies and products using the newly available Matter home-automation standard at a launch event in Amsterdam Thursday. The group, which includes Apple, Google and many other companies, emphasized the standard’s building momentum and drew a rough road map of what’s to come. What’s next for the Matter home-automation connectivity […]

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The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) showcased companies and products using the newly available Matter home-automation standard at a launch event in Amsterdam Thursday. The group, which includes Apple, Google and many other companies, emphasized the standard’s building momentum and drew a rough road map of what’s to come. What’s next for the Matter home-automation connectivity […]

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All over the world, November 11 (“11.11”) is a special discount day for many products. And so it is for Microsoft software when you visit the 11.11 Sale at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. As a Cult of Mac reader, you can click on the links below and get a great deal on Windows 10 […]

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All over the world, November 11 (“11.11”) is a special discount day for many products. And so it is for Microsoft software when you visit the 11.11 Sale at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. As a Cult of Mac reader, you can click on the links below and get a great deal on Windows 10 […]

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The inexpensive new Netflix “Basic with ads” plan launched Thursday, but users of Apple TV quickly discovered they couldn’t access it. Netflix promised a fix, though. Users of other devices can now watch the streaming service for only for $6.99 a month, as long as they also watch commercials. Netflix on the cheap… but not […]

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The inexpensive new Netflix “Basic with ads” plan launched Thursday, but users of Apple TV quickly discovered they couldn’t access it. Netflix promised a fix, though. Users of other devices can now watch the streaming service for only for $6.99 a month, as long as they also watch commercials. Netflix on the cheap… but not […]

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Whether you’re hosting the family, grabbing gifts or trying to get your shopping done before the holiday rush, Sam’s Club is a great choice. When you visit Sam’s club, you can shop for all your groceries, home goods, pet supplies and even furniture under one roof rather than rushing all around town. All you need […]

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Depressive drama Causeway, which stars Jennifer Lawrence as a recovering Afghanistan war veteran trapped in her hometown, marks the latest collaboration between indie film company A24 and Apple TV+. Lawrence, dipping her toe back into being a movie star following last year’s Don’t Look Up, returns to her roots in the film, which premieres Friday […]

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Announced in mid-October, Apple’s latest streaming box—the 2022 Apple TV 4K—is now on sale. Pre-order customers are also receiving their units today. The newest Apple TV 4K is faster and cheaper than its predecessor and has Thread support to control your smart home devices. New Apple TV 4K is both slim and powerful Externally, Apple’s […]

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Samsung is back at it again. The company’s latest ad takes a dig at Apple and the lack of a foldable device in its product portfolio. The 31-second ad mocks Apple by highlighting how its customers are still waiting for it to adopt cutting-edge features. Samsung mocks Apple customers for waiting Titled “On the Fence,” […]

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Apple’s 2021 iPad mini is down to $399.99 on Amazon, a sweet $100 discount off its usual retail price. You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular variant with a similar $100 off. Featuring an A15 Bionic chip and an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple’s smallest iPad can be your perfect travel companion. This post […]

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Apple’s 2021 iPad mini is down to $399.99 on Amazon, a sweet $100 discount off its usual retail price. You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular variant with a similar $100 off. Featuring an A15 Bionic chip and an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple’s smallest iPad can be your perfect travel companion. This post […]

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Apple shipped a record number of MacBooks during the September quarter, a whopping 26% increase over the same period of 2021, according to a market-analysis firm. That’s more than the company has ever shipped in a single quarter. At the same time, Windows notebook-makers saw their shipments decline. Apple just had the ‘best MacBook quarter […]

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Apple shipped a record number of MacBooks during the September quarter, a whopping 26% increase over the same period of 2021, according to a market-analysis firm. That’s more than the company has ever shipped in a single quarter. At the same time, Windows notebook-makers saw their shipments decline. Apple just had the ‘best MacBook quarter […]

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While not everybody can land a job at Apple (especially in this economy), anyone can improve their career with the right resume. Admittedly, few folks are pros at writing resumes and cover letters, and if you don’t do it properly, you might fall victim to an applicant tracking system (ATS). This application template collection could […]

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While not everybody can land a job at Apple (especially in this economy), anyone can improve their career with the right resume. Admittedly, few folks are pros at writing resumes and cover letters, and if you don’t do it properly, you might fall victim to an applicant tracking system (ATS). This application template collection could […]

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Days after reports of Foxconn employees hopping fences and fleeing from their jobs, a report late Wednesday from Taiwan News says Apple’s biggest iPhone factory is now on “total lockdown.” These new restrictions may have a big impact on Apple’s sales during the crucial holiday period. Foxconn, whom Apple contracts to manufacture the lion’s share of […]

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November 3, 2010: Apple prepares to launch the Mac App Store, publicly accepting app submissions from registered developers — and kicking off a gold rush among coders. After witnessing the enormous sums of money raked in by early entrants in the iOS App Store, developers flood Apple with new Mac apps. Here comes the Mac […]

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Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me premiers Friday on Apple TV+, and to be sure her fans can watch it, Apple is offering a free two-month trial of its streaming video service. That’s much longer than the usual 7-day trial. Apple TV+ free from Selena Gomez The offer of a lengthy trial of Apple’s streaming […]

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5G service launched in India in October, but no iPhone supports the high-speed wireless networking standard… yet. Apple plans to change that in December. And those who are part of the iOS beta program can get access even earlier. 5G in India is almost here 5G cellular-wireless service has been rolling out around the world […]

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Have you noticed yourself slouching as you look down at your iPad, even when it’s on a stand and resting at a decent viewing angle? SwitchEasy offers an option that raises your tablet up to eye level, improving your posture and keeping those pains in the neck from happing. It’s the SwitchEasy MagMount Magnetic iPad […]

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The just-released iPad 10 is a major update, but the design changes mean new cases are required. Fortunately, accessory makers OtterBox and Logitech quickly brought out several of them for designed with children in mind. A kid-friendly stylus is also an option. An iPad 10 case just makes sense Carrying an iPad around without some […]

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AirFly 2 from Twelve South can wirelessly connect your AirPods to any 3.5mm audio jack. It’s great for airline entertainment systems and gym machines. The new version has a longer battery life, adds new volume controls and costs less than its predecessor. I tested the wireless audio adapter with AirPods and other headphones, as well as […]

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Did you know that desk lamps are now smart? A new line of LED-powered desk lamps from Momax offer a host of smart features, including wireless Qi charging bases, voice control via Amazon Alexa, an iPhone app for advanced control, automatic eye health adjustments, the ability to set color temperature, color modes and brightness, an […]

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We had to check the calendar to see if it was April 1 when T-Mobile’s press release showed up. “Introducing the Un-carrier On from T-Mobile – the Smartest, Flyest Carry-On Ever,” it said, pushing a new carry-on bag the cellular carrier said is the only one on the market with wireless charging. The suitcase, produced […]

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Mastering an instrument takes dedication. But did you know that you can easily fit practice into your busy schedule without hiring an expensive tutor? A good way to study on your own time is with e-learning music courses. Take this top-rated, eight-part music training collection, which is on sale for just $34.99 (Reg. $1,600) for a […]

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Apple’s plans of using its in-house modem starting from the iPhone 15 in 2023 are unlikely to pan out. Qualcomm will continue to supply the Cupertino company with the “vast majority” of iPhone modems next year. The San Diego chipmaker expects Apple to shift to its in-house modem by 2024 at the earliest. It had […]

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Microsoft Office and its components are a mainstay for millions of digital workers. Capable of providing an educational or professional boost, a lifetime license to Microsoft Office on Mac or Windows is currently available at a reduced price. Usually sold for $349, you can get the entire suite on either platform for just $39.99 throughout […]

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It’s taken a while to fully unpack and understand the technical improvements to the cameras in the iPhone 14 Pro. Camera nerd Sebastiaan de With, co-founder and designer of the highly-respected Halide camera app, has written a detailed review of the improvements to the camera system. His professional opinion? These are not just great iPhone cameras, they’re […]

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November 2, 2012: The first-generation iPad mini goes on sale, shrinking both the size and the price tag of Apple’s groundbreaking tablet computer. With a reduced screen size of 7.9 inches – instead of the then-standard 9.7 inches – the iPad mini is the fifth iPad to be released by Apple. Critics hail Apple’s most […]

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