Death kindly stops to visit Emily Dickinson in an award-winning Apple TV+ drama/comedy. Photo: Apple
The Peabody Awards declared on Wednesday that Dickinson on Apple TV+ is one of “the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and digital media during 2019.”
iBooks Author uses a Mac to create ebooks that can be read on an iPad. Photo: Apple
Apple revealed Wednesday that iBooks Author, macOS software for creating content for the Apple Books service, is being put on the shelf. It’ll be replaced with Apple Pages.
The big advantage is that this free word-processing application is available for not just Mac, but also iPad and even iPhone.
Apple share price is well into record territory. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels CC
A jump in Apple’s share price in the past two days pushed it over a milestone: On Wednesday, Apple became the first U.S. company valued by investors at more than $1.5 trillion.
AAPL shares have been on the rise for months. Last week, the stock made up all of the COVID-19-induced losses incurred earlier in the year, then headed into record territory.
A judge in Carlisle, England, on Tuesday sentenced a man to prison using the Skype app on iPhone.
It is believed to be the first time in history that an iPhone was used to hand down a sentence. Crown Court judge Nicholas Barker was using a laptop for the video call, but technical difficulties forced him to resort to a smartphone.
The 2020 iMac could look much like the Apple Pro Display XDR. Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple doesn’t have the 27-inch iMac in stock on its website. Orders placed today won’t ship until several days after the start of this month’s Worldwide Developers Conference. This adds weight to previous reports that a significantly updated 2020 version of this macOS desktop will debut at WWDC.
Order yours today for just $14.99. Photo: Twelve South
Twelve South’s brilliant BookArc stand is now compatible with Apple’s newest notebooks. Inserts for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and new MacBook Air are available today for just $14.99.
But most employees won't return for months. Photo: Apple
Apple Park staff have been told that they will begin returning to work in phases starting Monday, June 15, a new report claims.
A “very limited” number of workers will be allowed in the office on certain days, depending on their role — and there will be restrictions. Apple has reportedly warned employees that most won’t go back for several months.
Google’s Chromecast just became more useful for Xfinity subscribers. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Comcast on Tuesday made it much easier for Xfinity subscribers to watch cable channels on any TV. That’s because the Xfinity Stream app got support for Google’s Chromecast player at long last.
This allows users to stream live content or recorded shows to this inexpensive video player.
In a small desk setup, every inch counts. Photo: @stalman/Twitter
Tyler Stalman is a professional photographer whose workspace is pretty small, but he manages to make a lot of it.
Stalman’s MacBook Pro-powered setup centers on a 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K Monitor, which finally allows him to process his work in full 4K resolution. He was shooting in 4K but was unable to see his shots in full res until he took the plunge and got himself the UltraFine monitor.
Done with your old Mac? Consider an Apple trade-in. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple reportedly will soon begin allowing customers to trade in their Macs at its retail stores. Shoppers will supposedly have the option to apply the money toward a new Mac or other device, or to a gift card.
The wait is over for Powerbeats Pro in summertime colors. Photo: Apple
It’s a great day for everyone who wants a pair of Powerbeats Pro in a bright summery color. Apple on Tuesday began selling these truly wireless headphones in Glacier Blue, Spring Yellow, Cloud Pink and Lava Red.
Assembly of the iPhone 12 might still be right around the corner. Photo: svetapple.sk
The iPhone 12 series will reportedly start being assembled in July. Apple’s top-tier 2020 handsets are waiting on final testing.
What’s not clear how this information, supposedly coming from sources in Apple’s Asian supply chain, fits with various earlier rumors that the next-generation iPhone won’t debut until October. The company typically launches new models in September.
iOS 13.6 will make life easier for people who don’t want to install new iOS versions. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple decided to remove one of the little irritations of iPhone and iPad. Developers on Tuesday got their first look at iOS 13.6 and the iPad equivalent, which give users the option to not download new system software updates.
This is important enough to bring on a new iOS version number.
The OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD expands Macs by up to 4TB of capacity. Photo: OWC
An aging Mac can be reawakened with an SSD upgrade, becoming more useful with additional storage. The OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD debuted Tuesday, and is available in sizes up to a whopping 4 terabytes.
Apple’s chipmaker thinks long-term. It’s already prepping for the A14, A15 and maybe even the A16 iPhone processors. CGI: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s long-term plan to begin producing 3-nanometer processors in 2022 remains on schedule. This company manufactures all Apple CPUs, and the 3nm process is expected to be used to make the A-series chips for future iPhones, iPads and perhaps Macs as well.
In the near term, TSMC is already making chips for the iPhone 12. And the company is close to perfecting the process that’ll make the chips for 2021 iPhones.
Could a new iMac look a little something like this? Concept: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple could reveal a redesigned iMac inspired by iPad Pro at WWDC 2020, according to one tipster. The new all-in-one is expected to feature significantly slimmer bezels like Pro Display XDR, plus AMD Navi graphics.
In case you’re still not convinced you need an Apple Watch to go with your iPhone, Apple on Tuesday published a new webpage that reminds visitors how powerful the two can be together.
The page highlights some of Apple Watch’s best features, like the ability to take calls, reply to messages, act as a remote for iPhone’s camera, and its ability to track your heart rate and all your workouts.
The move we've all been waiting for is finally getting close. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
Apple reportedly will confirm the Mac’s transition to ARM chips during its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 22.
The company has been using Intel processors inside the Mac since it ditched PowerPC chips in 2006. But speculation regarding a move to custom CPUs has been growing as Apple’s own chips have become incredibly powerful.
We may not see an ARM-powered Mac this year, however. Sources say Apple plans to announce the initiative, code-named Kalamata, at WWDC 2020. That would give developers time to adjust before the first ARM Macs arrive in 2021.
The company’s latest release patches the vulnerability used by the Unc0ver jailbreak. Those who have already updated their devices no longer have a route back for jailbreaking purposes.
Prep your credit card for maximum impact. Photo: Apple
Hey, big spender. Act fast and you can snag a refurbished 28-core Mac Pro — for just $43,859.
It’s totally tricked out, so it’s the most expensive Mac Pro currently in Apple’s refurb store. Grab your credit card, and it can be sitting on your desk by Wednesday!
It might be as easy as flipping a switch to start recording iPhone calls with iOS 14. Maybe. Photo: IT Home/Cult of Mac
Recording phone and FaceTime calls with iPhones running iOS 14 could be as easy as flipping a switch, if an unconfirmed report is correct. It’ll supposedly be up to users to do so legally.
That said, the source for this info is a bit questionable.
Apple Watch makes swapping out bands a snap. There are four new colors to enjoy. Photo: Apple
Summer is here, and there are four new colors of the Apple Watch Sport Band to brighten up your wrist for the new season. New options launching Monday include Seafoam, Vitamin C, Linen Blue and Coastal Grey.
10% of all profits go to plastic awareness charities. Photo: Icon Days
Icon Days’ first band for Apple Watch is not only beautiful, but it’s helping clean up our planet. It’s also available at a new, more affordable price.
The band is made from genuine leather, finished with unique and snazzy designs. And at least 10% of all profits go to environmental charities on a mission to eradicate single-use materials that are destroying the environment.
Great image search, plus it doesn’t track you. Image: DuckDuckGo
Even though Google pays a hefty sum to stay the default iPhone search engine, an industry analyst suggests Apple should buy rival DuckDuckGo anyway.
That likely wouldn’t be the end of Google and Apple’s cooperation on search, according to AllianceBernstein’s Toni Sacconaghi. But it would strengthen Apple’s bargaining position.
Because a 49-inch UltraWide wasn't enough, he added a second monitor on top. Photo: @chau_codes
If most UltraWide monitors are impressive, then a 49-inch UltraWide is jaw-dropping. That is just the start of programmer Justin Chau’s amazing setup, which took years to assemble. Above his 49-incher, he has a 32-inch Dell S Series Monitor, which gives him an insane amount of screen real estate.