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To the moon! iPhone vs. Apollo Guidance Computer [Cult of Mac Magazine No. 306]

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A single iPhone dwarfs the Apollo Guidance Computer's processing power.
A single iPhone dwarfs the Apollo Guidance Computer's processing power.
Photo: NASA. Cover: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

Fifty years after the Apollo moon mission, the leaps in mankind’s computing power continue to amaze. For instance, did you know an iPhone could manage 120 million moon missions at once?

Get the story behind that astonishing stat, plus the latest on CarPlay, FaceApp and the likely design of this year’s new iPhones, in this week’s issue of Cult of Mac Magazine. It’s jam-packed with all the Apple news, reviews and how-tos you can fit into your weekend. (Prefer to read in your browser? Get the headlines below.)

How many moon missions could an iPhone manage? A lot of them!
How many moon missions could an iPhone manage? A lot of them! Plus, more Apple news.
Photo: NASA

DuckDuckGo doesn't track you the way Google does.
DuckDuckGo doesn’t track you the way Google does. Make the switch! Plus, more how-tos.
Photo: Cult of Mac

The Ullu Pocket Wallet is a fine iPhone case. Plus, more reviews!
The Ullu Pocket Wallet is a fine iPhone case. Plus, more reviews!
Photo: Adel Neal/Cult of Mac

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