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Need a high-end iPhone that won’t break the bank? Check out Woot’s latest sale on iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max refurbs. Prices start at just $479.99, but the discounts are good for today only. Enjoy them while you can!
Keep track of links you've received from friends. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
iOS and iPadOS 15 make it easier than ever to keep track of web links that are shared with you in Messages by putting them all in one place inside Safari.
Here’s where you can find them — and how to view them all on iPhone and iPad.
Create a masterpiece on your Mac with up to $50 off the highly rated Wacom Intuos graphics tablet. You can draw, design, and paint with more precision than ever before — and for a lot less.
By far the best small smartphone money can buy. Photo: Apple
Treat yourself to one of Apple’s newest iPhone models at its lowest price yet. Woot is now offering “grade A” iPhone 12 mini refurbs from just $579.99 today only. They’re all unlocked and ready to use on any network.
There are plenty of ways to tune in. Photo: The Olympics/Cult of Mac
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games officially kicks off on Friday, June 23, and you can enjoy it all on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad and Mac. We’ll guide you through who’s hosting the action, and which apps you’ll need to watch it.
There's never a bad time to buy an iPad Pro. Photo: Apple
Best Buy is now offering up to $300 off almost all 2020 iPad Pro models as it clears leftover inventory. You can bag 11-inch units with 256GB of storage for as little as $699.99, while 12.9-inch units start at $799.99.
Stock is limited and these discounts won’t last long, so enjoy them while you can.
Get yours for just $116.99 before they're all gone. Photo: ViewSonic
Set up your own personal cinema anywhere with a whopping $183 off the pocket-size ViewSonic M1 Mini projector today only.
The M1 Mini has a built-in battery that runs for up to 2.5 hours as well as JBL speakers for stellar sound. It also has its own stand, so it’s easy to set up in almost any room. Get yours from Woot today for just $116.99.
Host casual conversations, share your screen and more. Image: Slack/Cult of Mac
Slack is rolling out its new Huddles feature in an effort to bring the office environment to wherever you might be working. The feature lets you hold “quick, informal discussions” with other members of your team.
You can also use it to share your desktop screen, which makes it great for demonstrations. We’ll show you how to use Huddles on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Bag yours for under $180 before this discount disappears. Photo: Apple
Amazon is now offering one of the biggest discounts we’ve ever seen on brand-new Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones. You can bag yours for just $179.95 — down from $249.95 — for a limited time only.
Amazon has been slashing prices on its entire lineup (almost) of Kindle e-readers. You can save up to $55 on the newest models, with prices starting at just $59.99.
These are limited-time discounts, so enjoy them while you can.
Grab Apple's first AirPods Pro beta today. Image: Apple/Cult of Mac
Apple this week seeded its first AirPods Pro beta firmware for registered developers. This version enables a number of new features, including Ambient Noise Reduction and spatial audio for FaceTime calls.
You'll need if you want Apple's support. Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac
If you run into any issues with your new MagSafe Battery Pack, you may need to provide Apple Support with its serial number. There are a couple of quick and easy ways to find that. We’ll show you how.
Want the newest iPad Air? Now’s a great time to bag yours on Amazon, where prices start at just $499.99 — the lowest price yet —for a 64GB model after a $99.01 discount.
Some 256GB models are down to as little as $639 after Amazon slashed $110 off. These are the biggest discounts we’ve seen so far.
And how to tell if your iPhone is infected. Photo: NSO Group/Cult of Mac
NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware is making headlines again after it was reported that a number of governments around the world have been using it to hack the smartphones of activists, politicians, journalists and other individuals.
A list of potential surveillance targets, which includes more than 50,000 phone numbers, was leaked and obtained by a number of news outlets over the weekend, reigniting concerns over government surveillance.
So, what exactly is Pegasus? And who might be a potential target of an attack? How can you tell if your iPhone already fell victim to the spyware? We rounded up everything you need to know about Pegasus.
It's easier than ever to wipe your Mac clean. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
macOS Monterey makes it easier than ever to remove all your precious data from your Mac when it’s time to sell it or make a fresh start. Its new Erase All Content & Settings feature wipes your machine without forcing to you to reinstall its operating system, just like on iPhone and iPad.
Breaking up is hard and painful, unless you’re an AirPod. They’re far from loyal, and they will leave you any time and anywhere. That’s why you need Elago’s awesome EarHooks.
EarHooks prevent an ugly breakup by ensuring AirPods and AirPods Pro always stay in your ear — whether you’re working out or squeezing onto a busy train. And you can get yours today from just $10.99.
But you'll need a compatible Wi-Fi router to enjoy it. Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple’s next-generation “iPhone 13” devices could feature Wi-Fi 6E technology for even better connectivity, according to a new report.
The extended version of Wi-Fi 6 — which is already available in iPhone 11 and later — promises even faster speeds and better range using the 6GHz band. But you probably won’t be able to enjoy it out of the box.
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support is now rolling out to Insignia and Toshiba television sets produced in 2020.
The free firmware update lets you stream content from Mac, iPhone and iPad directly to your TV set. You can also control your TV using Siri voice commands and by using the Home app on Apple devices.
Who needs Boot Camp when you can stream Windows to your Mac? Microsoft’s newly announced Windows 365 feature allows you to use Windows 10 and 11 on almost any device — including Mac and iPad.
With a Cloud PC, you get an instant-on experience and access to all your data, software, and settings anywhere. And you’ll be able to configure your setup to suit your needs. The service launches on August 2, 2021.
Great news for Apple Watch Series 3, in particular. Photo: Apple
Apple’s newest iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 betas, rolled out to registered developers on Wednesday, allow you to install software updates with less than 500MB of available storage.
The change means that devices with lower storage capacities — like Apple Watch Series 3, which has only 8GB — will now be a lot easier to update.
Taylor Mestres and Keteria Lara bagged a new home with Apple's help. Photo: Apple
Apple on Wednesday confirmed it has deployed more than $1 billion for affordable housing initiatives across California. The company calls this a major milestone in its $2.5 billion commitment to combat the housing crisis.
And now, after its initiative has helped thousands of people across the state become homeowners for the first time, Apple says it is accelerating its support for affordable housing..
Apple Music is now offering four months of free access to members of the U.S. military and veterans. The promotion is available to those who haven’t used Apple Music in the past, and signing up is simple.
Prices start at $7.99 a month for a premium plan. Photo: Google
Google Meet has introduced a one-hour cap on group video calls for those who use the service without paying. The new restriction, outlined in an updated support document, does not apply to one-on-one calls.
Apple seems to be expecting big things from "iPhone 13." Photo: Ran Avni/ConceptsiPhone
Apple has tasked its manufacturing partners to deliver 90 million next-generation iPhone units by the end of 2021, according to a new report.
Scheduled to launch in September or October, the new lineup — which many refer to as “iPhone 13,” although the name remains unclear — is expected to be even more of a success than last year’s popular iPhone 12 models.
Grab version 10.5.4 from the Mac App Store today. Photo: Apple
Apple on Tuesday rolled out a fresh Final Cut Pro update to eliminate a bug and improve its blade tool pointer. The version 10.5.4 release is free for existing Final Cut Pro owners and available to download now.