Add a hands-free, head-up display to your car. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Phones have become a part of our everyday lives. That includes driving, so a good solution is just to keep the information you need in view. One way of doing that is to borrow tech from fighter pilots.
A wireless charging mat should look as good as it works, and Satechi’s does. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Wireless charging is so much easier than the daily hassle of plugging and unplugging your iPhone. And the new AirPods wireless charging case makes giving up Lightning cables even more logical. Satechi just introduced a Apple-compatible wireless charger that’s not only functional, it’s also great looking.
We fully tested this accessory out, so don’t miss our hands-on review.
You know you want this sweet new wireless charger. Photo: Just Mobile
If you’ve been waiting for a deal on a great wireless charger, your patience has paid off! Our friends at Just Mobile have set up an exclusive offer for Cult of Mac Watch Store customers on the AluBase Wireless charger.
You’ll save 25 percent on the AluBase with this special pricing. Normally $39.95, you can get the AluBase Wireless for $30. Add the optional fast charge power adapter for just $5 more. But don’t delay too long! This deal is only good while supplies last. Read on to learn more about AluBase Wireless.
This single cable can charge and sync Micro USB, Lightning, and USB-C devices. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
With all the different devices in our daily lives, there’s a lot of cables to juggle so that they’re all kept charged and synced. But thanks to clever design, this single cable can keep almost any device humming.
The Mipow Power Cube XS is a desktop wireless charger and a portable wireless charger in one. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The Mipow Power Cube XS combines a wireless iPhone charger with a portable battery. Put another way, it’s a wireless charger that works wherever you take it, with no power sockets or cables needed.
Be sure to check out our reviews of this innovative but affordable accessory, which launches this week.
This Infinity Gauntlet is covered in gold and gems. It’s also an iPhone wireless charger. Photo: Caviar
The debut of Avengers: Endgame has Marvel fans fired up, and there are plenty of ways to show that with your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Easily the most over-the-top option is Caviar’s $7,660 Infinity Gauntlet, but there are plenty more Avengers tie-ins that are much more affordable. There are cases and wallpapers, plus Fortnite has limited-time battle with Thanos.
This beauty-oriented iPhone accessory adds a fisheye camera with LED light ring, humidifier for skincare, and more. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If the iPhone gives our face a glow, it’s usually the creepy pale light cast by the screen. But with one clever accessory, you can turn your phone into a beauty station that also snaps extra gorgeous selfies.
Charge your iPhone wirelessly with this glowing Qi charger. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If you want in on wireless charging, buying a Qi-enabled device like an iPhone X is just the start. You also need a wireless charging pad (and no, you’re not getting an AirPower.).
Why not go with one that’s affordable, low-profile and portable? (And that actually exists, for that matter.)
This month's best deals include affordable AirPod alternatives, a tool for mapping Wi-Fi networks, and more. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
As winter winds down, March showed that the deals on gear and gadgets are heating up, so we’ve rounded up the best of the bunch. They include awesome alternatives to AirPods, a tool for mapping and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks, a powerful, portable wireless charging hub, and more. Each is discounted by half or more, read on for details:
This set of Bluetooth headphones comes delivers great audio, long range, and a 6-hour battery life. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
When it comes to convenient, portable audio, Bluetooth earphones is the way to go. Unfortunately though, you usually have to weigh comfort and audio quality against price. Not so with this set of long-lasting, high quality, massively discounted over-ear headphones.
With four outlets, including a Qi-wireless pad, and plugs for international wall outlets, this is one charging hub for all your devices. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Portable power is at a premium in our always-on age. But carrying around a bunch of batteries isn’t really a solution. What you want is a single device that can juice up all your gear.
The Mophie Juice Pack Access helps the most recent iPhone models spend longer away from electrical sockets. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The Mophie Juice Pack Access is designed to extend the already long battery lives of the 2018 iPhone models. And charging can be done wirelessly, so the handset’s Lightning port is always available.
We put this new battery pack to the test. And we also compare it to the features of Apple’s similar Smart Battery Case.
These discounted devices bring wireless charging to your home, office and car. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
One of the surest signs that we’re waltzing into the future is the ability to charge our devices wirelessly. If you’re looking to catch up with the times, we’ve got a pair of wireless chargers you should check out.
One is perfect for the home or office, the other for the car — and both are available at a nice discount.
Mophie Juice Pack Access iPhone battery pack comes in a variety of colors. Photo: Mophie
The wait is over for the Mophie Juice Pack Access. This series of cases extends the battery life of the 2018 iPhone models while still allowing the Lightning port to be used. And the iPhone can be wirelessly charged while in this battery case.
Mophie unveiled this product last month, and it just became available today.
This portable battery sports massive capacity, tons of connections and even wireless charging. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
One thing that’s always good to have on hand is extra power for our mobile devices. But as we carry more, and more power-hungry devices, the typical portable battery won’t cut it. So, it’s time for a better battery.
Observe Presidents Day by saving big on some awesome gear, apps and lessons. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Happy Presidents Day! If it’s not an occasion that brings you joy, well, we can’t blame you. But that can change in round two of our roundup of deals on gear, apps and lessons. From a head-up display for your car to a powerful video processor and a massive course in iOS 12, we’re leading the free world in deals.
We’ve updated our Presidents Day sale with even more deals!
Keep all your and your team's devices connected and charged with a single, massively useful hub. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
No matter what Apple devices you use, there are probably some annoying gaps in its performance. Maybe its batteries run out quick, or its storage, or you find transferring data between devices a hassle. So any device that can address all these shortcomings and more is welcome indeed.
The $249 Jamstack is a Bluetooth speaker that clips onto your electric guitar, hooks up to your iPhone, and lets you run iOS amp simulation and effects apps. It’s like adding a teeny-tiny amp to your guitar, only with way more wires.
For practice, it looks pretty neat — but for recording, it seems killer.
ClimateCase protects any device from the elements, including heat, cold, and moisture. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The whole point of having a smartphone is to take it everywhere. But depending on where you go, your phone could be exposed to potential hazards, mostly in the form of moisture and temperature. So why not get a case that can protect against both?
Connect to Wifi Porter by simply tapping your phone on it. Photo: Ten One Design
Imagine letting a friend connect to your Wi-Fi network just by tapping a hockey puck-sized chunk of wood. That’s the promise of Wifi Porter, an accessory from Ten One Design that saves guests from having to type in a password to get on the net.
It uses NFC and doesn’t require users to install any software.
You still need a Mac or PC for now. Photo: Cult of Mac
Apple’s soft white charging cables for iOS devices aren’t exactly known for being tough. In fact, they fray, break, and generally go kaput after just a few months. So this extra long, super tough Lightning cable is a welcome alternative.
You can use the new Apple Smart Battery Case with the iPhone X if you’re willing to put up with some hassle. Photo: Apple
Apple clearly says its new battery cases aren’t compatible with the iPhone X but some users of that handset claim that they’ve gotten the two to work together.
The designs of new iPhone XS and older X are nearly identical and the 2017 model mostly fits in the Smart Battery Case. Nevertheless, the handset gets power only under some conditions.