On January 6, 1998, Steve Jobs shocked MacWorld Expo by revealing Cupertino's comeback. Apple was profitable again!
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On January 6, 1998, Steve Jobs shocked MacWorld Expo by revealing Cupertino's comeback. Apple was profitable again!
Building on other versions of ANC earbuds released in 2021, Belkin rolled out its new SoundForm Immerse Noise Cancelling Earbuds in Las Vegas this week — and they promptly became a CES Innovation Award 2022 Honoree. The new buds challenge aging champ AirPods Pro, due for a revamp, not only with hybrid active noise cancellation […]
Some iPhone and iPad users are being plagued by a Messages bug that causes read receipts to be sent even when they are disabled. The problem seems to affect devices running iOS 15 or later. There is no permanent fix for the issue yet, but there is one thing you can do that may eliminate […]
Our iPhones are mini-computers — and we’d hate to lose a single precious file. Whether it’s a video of your friends at a concert a few years ago or photos of your dog as a puppy, this G Cloud Mobile Backup ensures that you never lose your most important media (for practical and sentimental reasons). […]
A U.S. district judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed against Apple by Cydia creator Jay Freeman . Filed last year, the complaint alleges that Apple maintains an illegal monopoly over app distribution on iOS. Cydia, which launched in 2008, became the first App Store alternative for iPhone and iPad, providing access to thousands of […]
iPhone’s built-in Calendar app has an ongoing bug that prevents 2022 holidays from appearing in a number of countries, including the United Kingdom. The problem first cropped up in mid-2021, but iPhone owners assumed the holidays would appear as the new year drew closer. Almost a week into 2022, a large number of users remain […]
Google plans to make its latest Pixel and Wear OS devices more compelling alternatives to iPhone and Apple Watch by ripping off some of Cupertino’s most popular software features — including spatial audio and AirDrop. The Android-maker revealed the long list of improvements, which will span all of Google’s software platforms as well as Windows, this […]
A concept designer explored the possibility of an Apple stand-alone camera for professionals. The Apple ProCam is loaded with features, like 8K support and a built-in picture printer. All this raises the question, is this a product that makes sense for Apple to make? This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a […]
By a pretty big margin, Python is the most popular programming language in the world. That’s because it has a huge variety of uses across industries — and it’s not too hard to learn. If you’re going into the new year with the resolution to pick up some new skills or languages, then grab The […]
Fitness tracker company Garmin showed a new version of its Venu 2 Plus GPS smartwatch at CES 2022 — and this one let’s you talk to Apple’s voice-activated assistant, Siri. If you’re into that sort of thing. Or, if you’re among the many folks who seem to prefer other helpers on their devices, you could […]
The holidays are finally over, and if you were lucky enough to receive an Apple Watch, iPhone or AirPods as gifts, this latest giveaway is for you. Journey, a maker of innovative consumer electronics, is giving three lucky winners its 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station. This minimalist charger takes up little space and will […]
At CES 2022, Satechi debuted two new accessories designed for the new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBooks. Both the USB-4 Multiport Adapter and the Pro Hub Max expand the ports available on the new laptops, opening up possibilities for connectivity. And, in the case of the adapter’s 8K HDMI support, one port goes a […]
The Tragedy of Macbeth is probably the most experimental thing to stream on Apple TV+ so far. On its face, the film doesn’t seem all that odd. It’s an adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most well-regarded and most frequently performed plays, starring the biggest male lead on earth. It’s directed by a multiple-Oscar-winner and features […]
Jim Henson’s fun-loving and musical Fraggles return in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. The series will debut January 21 on Apple TV+. ‘80s kids, you can introduce your children to a show you loved back in the day. A little fuzzy on the Fraggles? Watch a trailer released Wednesday to start the fun. Fraggle […]
Remember when transparent watch bands were some of the coolest things you could slap on your wrist? Elago does, which is why it is bringing them back with its Clear band for Apple Watch. Made from a sturdy TPU that’s almost indestructible, the Clear band is ideal in any situation. It’s also a steal at […]
Photos purporting to show an Apple MagSafe Battery Pack prototype surfaced Wednesday, revealing an earlier design with a glossy finish and a repositioned charging LED. The device also features internal identification markings. The device looks genuine, but it’s very different from Apple’s final product, which went on sale last July at $99. Early MagSafe Battery Pack […]
The new 32-inch UltraSharp monitor Dell introduced at CES 2022 looks like a home-office videoconferencing powerhouse. The 4K display has a 4K webcam with microphones built in for those WFH meetings. And the monitor serves as a USB-C hub with decent port selection and 90W of power for your MacBook or other laptop, too. Dell […]
If Apple takes something away, people tend to want it more. We see this in the persistent coveting of space gray peripherals — Magic Trackpad, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 — that the Cupertino tech giant stopped selling separately last year after the iMac Pro’s discontinuation. Following the space gray iMac Pro’s launch in 2018 […]
On January 5, 1999, Apple introduced its revised Power Mac G3 minitower, often nicknamed the "Blue and White G3."
Belkin unveiled the Wemo Smart Video Doorbell that uses Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video. It’s built around a 4MP, wide-angle lens. Also at CES 2022, Belkin announced redesigned smart plugs and lighting solutions with support for Matter over Thread, which means they’ll also support HomeKit. Plus, the wraps came off Belkin SoundForm Immerse noise cancelling earbuds […]
A future WhatsApp update will bring contact photos to your notifications on iPhone. The feature, which requires iOS 15 or later, is already being tested among beta users in version 2.22.1.1 of the app. This is just one of many improvements WhatsApp has started working on for its iPhone app. Others include revamped contact pages, […]
Google’s deal with Apple, which ensures that it remains the default search engine in Safari across all Apple devices, is the subject of a new class-action lawsuit against both companies and their CEOs, Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook. A lawsuit filed in California this week alleges that the two Silicon Valley giants have a non-compete […]
If nothing else, 2022 can sound better than what you’re leaving behind if you learn a musical instrument. Learning an instrument is one of the most fulfilling skills you can develop, and it can keep your brain feeling young! For the new year, Cult of Mac rounded up some awesome deals on everything to do […]
Plugable used CES 2022 to unveil a dock that can handle up to three 4K external monitors using either HDMI or DisplayPort. The UD-6950PDZ also has ports for Ethernet, USB-A, audio and more. In addition, Plugable also announced the USB4-HUB3A, a small hub with three Thunderbolt ports and more. This post contains affiliate links. Cult […]
Apple’s first mixed reality headset will feature “pancake” lenses that allow for a lighter, more compact design, according to a new report. The device is still on track to make its debut in late 2022, despite early production delays. However, it is believed the headset — which is expected to offer both augmented and virtual reality […]
You won‘t have to attach an AirTag tracker to the upcoming Targus Cypress Hero Backpack to locate it because it’ll have Apple’s Find My tracking technology built in. The bag, which can hold a MacBook as large as 16 inches, can also be used to locate a misplaced iPhone. Targus Cypress Hero Backpack acts smarter […]
Devices that track your pet’s whereabouts aren’t exactly new. Your pooch might have a chip embedded right now. But Invoxia is looking to be best in show of a different sort at CES 2022. The company’s new Smart Dog Collar can monitor your pet’s vital signs via advanced technology as well as track via GPS […]
The best New Year’s resolutions are the ones you can actually act on, and there are few better than just committing to learning a new skill. Cult of Mac rounded up some of the best deals on e-learning and skill-building courses — and they’re all on sale for $20, no coupon code needed, during our […]
Apple’s upcoming virtual reality and augmented reality headset will have three displays, according to a new report by display-industry analysts. They also have a prediction for what the third screen will be used for. Rumors indicate the VR/AR headset finally will surface in 2022. Apple VR/AR headset will come packed with features Display Supply Chain […]
The vegan leather Moft Smart Desk Mat beautifies your desk, but that’s just the start. It unfolds into an angle-adjustable stand that can can hold one or more Apple computers and accessories in a range of configurations. Moft also announced at CES 2022 a fold-flat, cooling laptop stand. And a case and stand for the […]
Schlage introduced the first smart lock in North America to support Apple Home Key — the Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt — on Tuesday at CES 2022. So first there was an app for that … key. And now there’s a lock for that key. Apple Wallet and Home Key When iOS 15 came out, […]
TP-Link unveiled a collection of HomeKit-compatible smart home accessories at CES 2022. It includes smart plugs, switches smart lighting and more. With nine new products coming out this year, it’s a big push into supporting Apple’s HomeKit home automation system. TP-Link Tapo power accessories The Tapo P125 Mini Smart Plug features a compact design. And […]
Accessories-maker Scosche launched a series of MagSafe-compatible products Monday ahead of CES 2022, including two Bluetooth speakers that can boost your iPhone’s sound on the go. The company also rolled out new car mounts and a wireless charger, among other items. BoomCan and BoomBottle portable speakers for iPhone In its list of CES items, Scosche debuted […]
January 4, 1995: Apple signs a deal with third-party Mac accessory-maker Radius, allowing the company to build Macintosh clones. Radius is the second company to license the Macintosh operating system. (Power Computing did the same thing a month earlier.) However, Radius will become the first licensee to bring a clone to market when its System […]
Apple TV’s slim and subtle design means that it looks incredibly clean no matter where you keep it, but my goodness, isn’t it boring? Transform and protect yours with this awesome T4 silicone skin from Elago. Priced at under $22 while it’s on sale, the skin makes your Apple TV look like a classic Super […]
Non-fungible tokens, aka NFTs, are a relatively new and exciting way that artists can make money from their work. With just a little knowledge of the blockchain and a few more skills, you can start making money directly from your art, or by buying and displaying the work of other artists. With The All-in-One NFT […]
AT&T and Verizon have agreed to postpone major 5G expansion plans at the request of the Federal Aviation Administration. Both carriers initially rejected a delay. They argued that it would be “an irresponsible abdication of the operating control required to deploy world-class and globally competitive communications networks.” But statements released Monday evening confirm they changed […]
Oral-B is adding three new brushes, previewed this week at CES 2022, to its smart iO lineup that all work alongside your iPhone to give you cleaner, healthier teeth. With features like real-time feedback, pressure control, multiple brushing modes, and the ability to monitor your brushing habits, the iO4, iO5 and iO10 brushes promise greater […]
Apple is said to be close to securing its first original movie of 2022. The company is in negotiations to acquire a Formula One film that stars Brad Pitt as a racing driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a young teammate. The movie, which will be directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by […]
A newly discovered HomeKit bug can render unsuspecting iPhone and iPad users with a completely unresponsive device. All it takes is for a smart home gadget to be given a super-long name. Once the bug affects an iOS or iPadOS device, the gadget will continually freeze and restart itself. The only way to fix it […]
Despite Apple’s lengthy and ongoing efforts to deliver much-improved charging technologies, archrival Samsung has beaten Cupertino in the race for truly wireless charging. Except you won’t find it in a smartphone … yet. The South Korean company’s next-generation TV remote — announced this week ahead of CES 2022 — cleverly uses radio waves emitted from your Wi-Fi […]
Gyms are notoriously crowded once the new year hits and people with fresh resolutions start pouring in. Skip the wait and meet your wellness goals with this BetterMe Home Workout & Diet subscription. The highly rated app delivers customized workouts you can do from home, paired with nutrition plans to keep your progress going. It’s […]
As CES 2022 gets underway this week in Las Vegas, lighting company Sengled said it planned to launch several new HomeKit-compatible lighting products. They include Wi-Fi Video-Sync TV Light Strips, Wi-Fi Outdoor String Lights and a Wi-Fi Portable Lamp. Wi-Fi Video-Sync Light Strips The company said it designed its WiFi TV Light Strips to extend what’s […]
Apple just became the first publicly traded U.S. company to be valued at a whopping $3 trillion. AAPL stock topped out at $182.88 a share Monday before dropping slightly, bringing the market cap back below the $3 trillion milestone. It closed at $182.01, leaving Apple’s market cap at an astonishing $2.99 trillion. But it continued […]
The HyperDrive Turntable Dock for iMac includes a 360-degree swivel mechanism that makes turning the computer a breeze. Plus, it has room for an SSD and 10 useful ports. Hyper also unveiled on Monday the HyperDrive Thunderbolt 4 Power Hub, which combines a docking station and 100W computer charger. Both are nominated for CES Innovation […]
Eve Systems had two HomeKit-related news items at CES 2022 in Las Vegas on Monday, rolling out an all-new Eve Outdoor Cam for an early April launch and saying its Thread-connected smart blinds — MotionBlinds — are now widely available. Eve Outdoor Cam Eve called its new camera the first floodlight cam designed exclusively for […]
For the first computer setup featured in the new year, we look backward. Not to the recently subsided and mostly loathed 2021, but further back to a controversial Apple product launch from nearly a decade ago. And deeper into Apple’s storied history. Cult of Mac reader Michael De Jong shared some interesting older gear and […]
On January 3, 1977, Apple Computer Co. was officially incorporated, with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak listed as co-founders.
Apple engineers and other staffers who helped develop the M1 chip are receiving T-shirts to celebrate its one-year anniversary. The shirts feature a picture of an M1 chip, according to a photo posted to Twitter by a senior Apple worker. “Every so often, something comes along that changes everything,” reads an accompanying note. “Congratulations and […]
If you spend a lot of time in cyber conferences or streaming online, then you know that most basic video software doesn’t offer the customization tools to do anyone justice. Spruce up your image and add some life to your meetings and streams with a lifetime subscription to XSplit VCam Premium. Available for both Mac […]