40 years of Apple, unboxing new goodies, and tons of how-tos

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Apple turns 40 this week, and we couldn't be prouder.
Apple turns 40 this week, and we couldn't be prouder.
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Apple is 40 years old today, and its journey from scrappy indie to world-conquering behemoth is the stuff of anecdote, history, and even legend.

Get the scoop on this significant anniversary for our favorite company, a look at the latest iPhone SE and iPad Pro models (and learn how to set them up the right way), along with a roundup of all the cool Apple TV tricks and some quick tips on how to keep Facebook’s mobile app from draining your iPhone’s battery.

All this (and much, much more) in this week’s Cult of Mac Magazine.

Here are this week’s top stories:

img_5154-780x52040 moments that have defined Apple over 40 years
what a journey it’s been. Time to relive the 40 most significant moments in Apple history. Plus: Apple in a word is …

iPhone SE boxUnboxing the iPhone SE and new iPad Pro
Get our first impressions of these new smaller powerhouses. Plus: 9.7-inch iPad Pro unboxing: Big things come in small packages

iPad-edited-780x533How to set up your new iPhone and iPad
Congratulations, you just got a new iPad! Now it’s time to set it up with the least amount of fuss. Plus: Set up your new iPhone like a pro

AppleTV-780x521Apple TV update brings awesome new tricks
What’s new on your Apple TV? Quite a bit, if you’ve got the fourth-generation set-top box and have updated it to tvOS 9.2.

facebook-battery-hero-780x439Stop Facebook from draining your iPhone battery
The social media app can be particularly antisocial when it comes to battery life and storage space. These quick tips will help you reign it in. Plus: 7 hidden tips and tricks every iOS Mail user should know

There’s plenty more in this week’s not-so-small edition of Cult of Mac Magazine, so grab your own copy today. It’s as germane as a geranium on your iPad.

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