In this week’s Cult of Mac Magazine: New iPhones (loads of ’em). New Apple Watches that could save your life. While some big leaks spoiled this week’s Gather Round event, we still got some surprises.
And now we’ve got plenty to talk about, starting with head-to-head comparisons: iPhone XS vs. iPhone XR and Apple Watch Series 4 vs. Series 3.
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Cult of Mac Magazine, Issue 262
What you need to know about iPhone XS keynote
New iPhones (loads of ’em). New Apple Watches that could save your life. Big leaks spoiled the Gather Round event a bit, but we still got some surprises.
Apple’s new iPhone lineup bigger and better than ever
Apple just unveiled its biggest and best iPhone lineup to date. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max come packing a brand new A12 Bionic chip with greatly improved performance and sound, as well as Apple’s best displays and even better designs.
Apple Watch Series 4: ECG and huge display!
The Apple Watch received its biggest update yet with the announcement of Apple Watch Series 4. Not only does it pack a bigger display, but Apple is also adding new health sensors and new internal tech. All the updates make it the fastest, biggest, most beautiful wearable on the block.
It’s a big deal Lisa Jackson spoke at Apple event
The annual iPhone unveiling is Apple’s biggest product event of the year. Every single word and image is carefully calibrated to do one thing, and one thing only: sell as many of the new products as possible. So why did Tim Cook turn over several precious minutes to Jackson to talk about renewable energy and recycling?
Differences between iPhone XS and iPhone XR
Unlike previous iPhone launches, it’s not immediately obvious which iPhone you should buy if you want the best. The iPhone XS is clearly the flagship model, but the iPhone XR, launching a week later, has some features which are better than its sibling.
A12 Bionic chip powers ‘new era of photography’
Apple exploits the 2018 iPhones’ new chip (which also fuels the devices’ amazing AI capabilities) to bring DSLR-level quality.
iPhone XR Portrait Mode has one big limitation
The iPhone XR looks like it has almost all of the same features as its higher-priced siblings. Even though it only has one camera lens in the back, it can still take Portrait Mode photos. However, attendees at Apple’s keynote yesterday found out the iPhone XR version only works on people.
A love letter to Apple Watch Series 4
Can the new fall-detection feature tell when you have fallen in love? A passionate look at Apple’s next-gen smartwatch.
How Apple Watch apps’ death spiral nearly killed my iPhone app
Two years ago, my partner and I launched an Apple Watch app to complement our iPhone fitness app. Little did we know that our embrace of Apple’s smartwatch would threaten the very existence of the gym app we’d been developing since 2012.
How to recycle, reuse, give away or sell your old iPhone
The new iPhone is here, and for Cult of Mac readers that means one thing — time to ditch the old iPhone to make way for the new. But what should you do with your old flame? These are your options.
How to stream NFL games on Apple devices in 2018
With football season heating up, it’s time to make sure you have a way to catch all the biggest matchups. Luckily, watching NFL games no longer requires you to pay for an overpriced cable subscription.
Best bands to pimp out Apple Watch Series 4
While you wait for your shiny new watch to arrive, grab yourself a strap or two to customize its look. Cult of Mac vetted and tested every one of these straps, and these are our favorites.
Best chargers, stands and cases for Apple Watch Series 4
From pocket-sized, portable chargers to sleek, modernist stands and cases, we’ve got your Series 4 charging needs covered. Some even double as iPhone chargers, or can charge several Apple devices simultaneously.
