This week: Huge news in the fight for an open Internet; YouTube’s music service confuses us; Apple Pay is, like, the payment method of the future, man; big Black Friday deals on Apple’s newest gadgets; the go-to apps we keep on our home screens, and sooooo much more.
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Links to today’s stories
YouTube delivers the music streaming service you’ve been waiting for
Pres. Obama comes out strong to support an open internet
Apple Pay is such a hit, event Google Wallet is seeing a big increase in usage
Netflix for iOS Updated With iPhone 6 Support, 1080p Video for iPhone 6 Plus
Apple’s new tool will nuke your phone number from iMessage forever
Best Buy Discounting iPads, iPhones, Macs, and More for Black Friday
Home screen apps – the goto apps we keep on our home screens (discussion)
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CultCast #153 – There’s no step 3!
On The CultCast this week
Leander Kahney – Cult of Mac Editor-in-Chief, loyal subject of the Queen.
Buster Heine – Cult of Mac writer and community manager.
Erfon Elijah – Cult of Mac writer and host of The CultCast.
