Although Apple’s AirPods earphones often receive firmware updates, there’s no easy or intuitive way to update them. Now it seems that Apple has realized this, as the company has developed a tool to manually update AirPods’ firmware – but it’s not available to everyone.

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The much-anticipated sixth entry in the mainline Halo series titled Halo Infinite on Xbox has finally landed, and you may be wondering if you can play it on your iPhone or iPad. Good news! You can, and it’s extremely easy to get set up. To play Halo Infinite on your iOS device, you’ll need an Xbox game pass subscription that costs $14.99/month and requires a decent internet connection.

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Dickinson, Apple TV+’s soon-to-be-missed show about the great poet, arrives at its moment of truth this week. The episode, titled “My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun -,” is the one the entire show has been building toward — and there are still two left to go before this final season concludes. Will Emily […]

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Earlier this week, a report indicated that both Snap and Facebook are using a loophole in Apple’s App Tracking Transparency guidelines to continue sharing ‘aggregated’ user data. A new report from The Information sheds more light on this, with a specific focus on the workaround Snap is using.

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Apple TV+ will produce Surfside Girls, a 10-episode live-action kids and family series. It’ll tell the story of two friends who solve a mystery about pirate ghosts. The series will be based on the the best-selling graphic novel series of the same name by author Kim Dwinell. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac […]

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Apple TV+’s The Shrink Next Door hits the boiling point in this week’s episode. After suffering three decades of passive aggression, manipulation, bad advice, greed and sabotage, Marty finally has his fill of Ike and decides to take action. It’s too little too late for Will Ferrell‘s character — and for this increasingly unpleasant show […]

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Is it just your imagination, or are there billions of affordable earbuds boasting great sound quality on the market now? Well, maybe not billions, but many. And now Chinese audio brand Tronsmart adds its new Onyx Prime True Wireless Earbuds to the mix for $69.99. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn […]

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Check out our roundup of the best MagSafe chargers you can buy right now for your iPhone and AirPods.

The STM Goods MagPod is a beefy iPhone tabletop tripod that magnetically attaches to the handset. And it can do double duty as a handle. Use it for keeping an eye on your texts or making FaceTime calls. I put the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 accessory to the test in this review. This post […]

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Apple TV+ has given a series order to a new live-action family series called "Surfside Girls."

You might’ve heard that 9to5Mac recently launched a merch store. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you should do so right now. We’ve got tons of really cool apparel designs, stickers, and yes a polishing cloth. Our polishing cloth is bright blue and features our iconic clock logo in the lower right corner. It also doesn’t break the bank and only costs $5, a quarter of Apple’s extremely hard to obtain cloth.

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Connectivity accessories maker StarTech.com expanded its lineup of USB-C multiport adapters. The company said the new adapters enable you to create a powerful mobile workstation no matter where your work takes you. StarTech.com‘s new multiport adapters offer an array of ports and features, ensuring they meet the needs of hybrid workers and IT professionals. Features […]

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Looking for some sweet holiday gifts that won’t break the bank? The Cult of Mac Store has a massive collection of affordable stocking stuffers, sure to put a smile on the face of any Apple fan, for less than $20 each. You’ll find cases, screen protectors, bands, stands and more from our most popular vendors. […]

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Just three days after releasing the RC builds of iOS 15.2 and macOS Monterey 12.1, Apple on Friday released new updates to developers. iOS 15.2 RC 2 and macOS 12.1 RC 2 can now be downloaded on the Apple Developer website or as an OTA update.

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The aliens have been defeated … or have they? And if so, what next? Is this the first wave of a prolonged attack? The start of intergalactic war? This week on Invasion, our heroes wake up in a reality that’s been thoroughly altered for the second time since the series opened. As the first season […]

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December 10, 2012: Apple fixes an Apple Maps error that caused several motorists in Victoria, Australia, to become stranded in the remote Murray-Sunset National Park. The glitch showed the town of Mildura nearly 45 miles from its actual location. In the aftermath, Victoria police describe the app as “potentially life-threatening.” That’s pretty much the opposite of “it […]

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Taking Apple products and patents for inspiration, A UK-based vehicle-leasing company called Vanarama has offered a detailed look at what it thinks the first Apple Car could look like. You can explore the 3D concept render inside and out. Vanarama said it based its speculative design — a coupe SUV — largely on “genuine patents […]

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With the new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models selling like hotcakes, a lot of people are wondering how to incorporate their new laptops into their computer setups. Is it enough just to use the laptop, or should it be used with an external keyboard, mouse or trackpad, as well as an external […]

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I’ve tested more HomeKit cameras over the years than I can likely remember. However, I recently had the opportunity to start using the Homam camera with HomeKit Secure Video support, and I can say without a doubt that it’s the best option if you want premium hardware with robust software outside of the Home app.

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Friday has arrived and all of the best deals are now up for taking. First up, we have a new all-time low on Apple’s AirPods 3, which are on sale for $140. That’s alongside the best price yet on the Apple TV 4K and a one-day Apple Watch sale at Woot. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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The macOS Monterey 12.1 update resolves layout issues with the notch on 2021 MacBook Pros obscuring menu bar extras, which are tiny icons on the right side of your Mac's menu bar.

It’s no secret that the new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pros are impressive machines. We’ve covered their impressive performance multiple times already, and new reports continue to emerge emphasizing it. Now, CNET has published a new report showcasing the power of the M1 Max MacBook Pro for photo editing.

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Your Apple Watch is surprisingly pretty on the inside. Take a peek behind the screen with this awesome wallpaper from the fine folks over at iFixit. The photo is a real X-ray image of Apple Watch Series 7. It clearly shows off a number of important components, including its Taptic Engine, intricate chipset, and the […]

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This discount software activation keys post is presented by CDKeylord.com. Software seller CDKeylord.com extended its recent Black Friday sale, so the good deals keep coming. Cult of Mac readers can get 35% off the regular price of a Genuine Lifetime Windows 10 Pro key and many other product-activation keys. And when you buy a Windows […]

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