The Watch app might soon be available for iPadOS and macOS, too. Photo: Apple
watchOS 10 will remove a major limitation of the Apple Watch, according to an unconfirmed report. The smartwatch supposedly will be able to synchronize with iPad and Mac, not just iPhone.
Transparent plastic is a new look for Beats. Photo: Amazon/Beats
Before Apple subsidiary Beats could get the word out, a listing appeared briefly on Amazon.com Tuesday showing upgraded Beats Studio Buds+ coming out May 18.
They take the same shape as existing Beats Studio Buds, but they feature a cool new transparent design option, upgraded performance and a slightly higher price of $169.95.
iPhone 15's USB-C port could be a lot faster than a regular USB port. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac/Pixabay/Pexels
Apple will seemingly equip the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup with Thunderbolt 3 capabilities. This opens the door to connecting high-bandwidth storage devices and other accessories to the upcoming iPhone.
Apple already includes a Thunderbolt 3 port as standard across its iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups. This allows the tablets to drive external monitors with up to 6K resolution.
Astropad Studio can now mirror macOS drawing apps on an iPad through a fast, peer-to-peer wireless connection. Photo: Astropad
Astropad Studio now has peer-to-peer networking, reducing the latency between the iPad and Mac. That improves the usability of this software that lets artists mirror their favorite professional drawing or painting apps on the tablet.
Cutting the router out of the conection reduces latency by up to 46%, according to Astropad.
With National Small Business Week upon us, Apple celebrates how it helps entrepreneurs. Image: Apple
With National Small Business Week starting Sunday, Apple profiled three small businesses Wednesday, describing how they harness Apple products to grow.
In addition, the company will feature “Grow Your Business with Apple” Today at Apple sessions next week in select U.S. cities.
That's not a display configuration you see every day.
Just when you thought you’d seen every arrangement of displays known to computer setups, something comes along to surprise you. Today’s featured M2 Pro Mac mini setup puts a portrait-mode display at center and two landscape-mode displays sticking out like wings on either side of it. It’s kind of odd how rarely seen it actually is.
Another rarity is the user’s amazing assortment of audio components, including an unusually big “Schiit stack.”
Don't miss this amazing deal on the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Photo: Apple
Update: We hope you jumped on this MacBook Pro deal as soon as we posted it, because it looks like it evaporated.
Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro is down to its lowest price on Amazon. You can get the machine with a discount of as much as $250.
The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is listed with a $250 discount, bringing its price down to $1,749. This is the cheapest the machine has been available for since its launch earlier this year.
We might not be waiting much longer. Concept: Ahmed Chenni/Freelancer.com
Production of Apple’s first VR/AR headset is in “the final sprint,” according to a new report out of Taiwan. This falls in line with earlier leaks indicating that Apple will unveil the device at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
The latest info even suggests the mixed-reality headset will begin shipping before the end of that month.
Locally sourced building materials help give a bright and airy feel to the store, which opens Friday. Photo: Apple
Apple previewed MixC Shenzhen Wednesday, showing off its second retail store to open in China’s third most-populous city after Shanghai and Beijing.
“We are very excited to open a beautiful new Apple Store in Shenzhen and deepen our connection with the local community,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail.
“At Apple, we’re constantly innovating to deliver the best possible experience for our customers, and our incredible team members in Shenzhen can’t wait to welcome them when doors open on Friday,” she added.
iOS 17 might bring Apple Music lyrics to your iPhone's Lock Screen. Photo: Cult of Mac
As WWDC23 inches closer to its scheduled date, more leaks about iOS 17 are surfacing online. A new rumor details all the Lock Screen changes Apple plans to debut in the next iOS release.
The tweaks include changing the Lock Screen font size, sharing custom Lock Screen designs with other iPhone users, and more.
Apple's Health app would be much more accessible on the larger screen of an iPad. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple is reportedly about to fill a glaring hole in the collection of software that comes bundled on iPads. A version of Apple’s Health app for tablets will, at long last, launch in autumn 2023, according to a reliable source.
It’s a feature many iPad users have wanted for years.
The new drone's third medium telephoto lens opens up lots of possibilities.
DJI said Tuesday its new flagship consumer drone, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, features the company’s first triple-camera setup, adding a 70mm medium-telephoto lens to previous configurations.
“The additional 70mm 48MP medium telephoto lens gives beginner and professional content creators alike increased creative options when shooting aerial images and video,” B&H Photo Video said in a press release about the news.
At just over $22 for a limited time, this power bank is a good deal.
Anker unveiled its newest and lowest-priced magnetic power bank Monday. And a 30% off launch discount makes the new 321 MagGo Battery PowerCore 5K an even better deal. See below for details.
Update:This deal has expired. Nevertheless, the power bank is only $31.99, which is a third of the cost of Apple’s own version.
A higher court agrees with an earlier ruling that Apple's iPhone App Store does not break U.S. antitrust laws. Photo: Sora Shimazaki/Pexels CC
A United States appeals court agreed with a lower court’s ruling that Apple’s App Store does not break U.S. antitrust law. This is a victory for Apple’s efforts to keep the government from changing the way the App Store runs.
A different ruling from the courts could have resulted in Apple be forced to modify iOS so the iPhone supports sideloading and/or rival software stores.
A trio of hikers in Utah got trapped at the bottom of a deep canyon, and their situation could have been dire except they were able to call for help via the Emergency SOS via satellite service built into the iPhone 14 series.
It’s a new feature anyone going where they’ll out of range of cellular network coverage should know how to use.
There’s just enough detail in this photo to go from. Photo: Apple
How does Tim Cook customize his Apple Watch face? During his recent tour of India, people zoomed in on this picture of him meeting with developers to dissect his choice of watch face and complications.
I’ll break down Cook’s watch and show you how to download it yourself.
In my case, the great sub-$50 adds were a wrist rest (wood or memory foam), a laptop stand and a monitor light bar. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac
Computer setups aren’t all about the main machine and displays that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Plenty of smaller, less-expensive items turn out to be crucial — like gadget stands, USB-C hubs, the perfect mouse, smart light strips, desk mats and much more.
Today’s featured setup is a tribute to all the little things that make a difference — even double-sided tape.
Can't purchase an iPhone or Mac application? Blame an App Store glitch. Photo: Cult of Mac/Linnaea Mallette/PublicDomainPictures.net
Apple reports that the App Store is has a problem that might prevent users from buying applications. That includes the iOS and Mac App Stores. And the same issue could affect attempts to buy ebooks.
A similar problem is causing problems with buying subscriptions.
The external battery seemingly looks like the iPhone's MagSafe battery pack. Concept: Amin Jony/Freelancer.com
Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset reportedly will use an external battery pack with a new type of proprietary magnetic connector. The wearer will keep the external battery in their pocket while using the headset.
It’s just one more way Apple’s as-yet-unannounced headset will differ from the competition.
Many have tried to make AR/VR a sparkling reality. So far, nobody's nailed it. Can Apple? Photo: Sara Kurig/Unsplash License/Modified by Cult of Mac
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The latest leaks about Apple’s AR/VR headset — possibly called the “Reality” — get us thinking about real-world applications. Will this thing kick-start a mixed-reality revolution, or flop harder than the Pippin?
Also on The CultCast:
The new Apple Card Savings account pays high interest — and we’re definitely interested!
WWDC23 might bring additional new hardware beyond the headset.
It’s your last chance to snag a limited-edition Sunset Moment iPhone case from Pitaka.
Listen to this week’s episode of The CultCast in the Podcasts app or your favorite podcast app. (Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you like it!) Or watch the video live stream, embedded below.
iOS 17's sideloading feature may not be available everywhere. Photo: Cult of Mac
Rumors suggest Apple could enable sideloading of apps with iOS 17. However, the company might bring the feature only to iPhone users in Europe and the UK.
Apple is under regulatory pressure in the EU to enable sideloading on iPhone.