Cult of Mac Magazine: 9 uses for old Apple TVs, new iMacs and more

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Get news, how-tos and more in the latest issue of Cult of Mac Magazine for iOS.
Get news, how-tos and more in the latest issue of Cult of Mac Magazine for iOS.
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With the Apple TV ready for a radical refresh, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll do with your old set-top box once you upgrade to the latest and greatest model.

You’ll find cool projects for your old Apple TV in this week’s issue of Cult of Mac Magazine for iPhone and iPad. You’ll also get updates on new iMacs and an opinion piece on why the end of smartphone subsidies is actually good for Apple.

(Note: Because of Cult of Mac’s recent redesign, some images are not displaying properly in this week’s issue of Cult of Mac Magazine. We apologize in advance — and we’re working on it.)

9 practical uses for your obsolete Apple TV

Wi the new  Apple TV  hits store shelves, you're going to want to upgrade.
Wi the new Apple TV hits store shelves, you’re going to want to upgrade. Then what?
Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac

If you already own an Apple TV, don’t pitch it when you upgrade. These tips and projects will give new life to your old set-top box.
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Why ending smartphone subsidies is good for Apple

I love my iPhone, but maybe not enough to spend
Charging full price for new iPhones isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac

It might seem counterintuitive, but Verizon’s recent move to end smartphone subsidies could actually boost Apple’s bottom line.
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El Capitan code confirms new 4K and 5K iMacs are on the way

Hair Force One rocking the El Capitan reveal.
Files buried in the latest OS X El Capitan provide clues about upcoming iMacs.
Photo: Apple

New 5K 27-inch iMacs and a 4K 21.5-inch model are almost certainly on the way, according to code discovered in a recently released beta version of OS X El Capitan.
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