This IT manager has a heck of a nice M3 MacBook Pro setup. And note the big gaming PC on the right. Photo: [email protected]
Today’s beautiful MacBook Pro and PC setup lets the two “frenemy” computers work easily in the same setup through a 4K external display’s built-in KVM switch. That means no messing around with cables, and no swapping out or re-pairing peripherals.
iPad has been designated a gatekeeper by the EU, and Apple has to open those gates. Image: Cult of Mac
The iPad joined the European Union’s list of “gatekeeper” platforms Monday. The designation requires Apple to make the same sorts of sweeping changes to iPadOS that the company already made to iPhone, including allowing sideloading of applications.
Apple has six months to implement the modifications.
Remove your Apple ID without a password from your iPhone. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
It’s possible to remove an Apple ID from your iPhone without a password using UnlockGo.
You can unlock iCloud Activation Lock without a password or the previous owner, remove a forgotten Screen Time passcode without data loss, bypass MDM locks and more. It’s a really powerful app and it’s available for both Mac and PC.
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If you get a second-hand iPhone but find out the seller didn’t fully reset it beforehand, UnlockGo will fix it. Here’s how it works.
Apple TV+ took four prizes in the TV craft awards, and may win more in the broader BAFTA Television Awards. Photo: Apple TV+
The BAFTA Television Craft Awards — a branch of the BAFTAs, often thought of as the British Oscars — awarded wins to Apple TV+ hit series Slow Horses and Silo, the iPhone giant said Sunday.
The acerbic espionage drama Slow Horses won for best editing and best sound. Sci-fi series Silo landed wins for best production design and best original music.
In addition, Apple TV+ received further nominations in the upcoming BAFTA Television Awards.
This 4K webcam lets AI be the camera operator. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Whether you’re working remotely or recording content, your video quality matters. If you’re ready for a webcam upgrade that can make your videos shine, try the Obsbot Tiny 2. It’s an AI-powered 4K webcam that automates a lot of the technical details like adjusting for lighting or focusing on the star of the show (undoubtedly you).
This smart webcam is also marked down for a limited time. Right now, you can get the well-reviewed Obsbot Tiny 2 for just $319.97.
Make a ringtone out of anything! Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
If you don’t have your phone on silent, you may as well have a fun, custom iPhone ringtone. After all, custom Home Screens and Lock Screens are all the rage — you can create a ringtone that matches your aesthetic.
Between wearing an Apple Watch and leaving my phone muted, I almost never hear my ringtone, but needs and preferences vary. If you don’t wear an Apple Watch and you carry your phone in a bag or purse, a ringtone is the only way you’ll hear a call coming in.
It’s not super straightforward, but here’s how you can make a custom iPhone ringtone out of an MP3 using just your phone. Keep reading below or watch our video.
You can soon play classic Pokémon and Mario games on your iPad. Screenshot: Testut Tech
Delta, the all-in-one retro game emulator for iPhone, will soon be available on the iPad. Riley Testut, the game emulator’s developer, confirmed its imminent launch on the App Store.
Could Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pro sport an M4 chip? Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac
Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Pro reportedly will begin the company’s shift into AI hardware. The new tablets could sport the next-gen M4 chip to power all the AI features.
If this report proves accurate, Apple will skip bringing its existing M3 SoC to its flagship tablet lineup.
Lower cost Beats earbuds and headphone are supposedly on the way. Image: Apple/Cult of Mac
Apple is reportedly mere days away from launching Beats Solo Buds truly wireless earbuds. And Beats Solo 4 over-the-ears headphones will also premiere on Tuesday, April 30, according to an unconfirmed report.
Both will supposedly cost significantly less than similar AirPods models, though without all the same features.
Getting this wireless night light/charger combo for $40 is a pretty bright idea. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
You want to wake up with your iPhone charged. And you want a soothing night light to set the perfect mood during your downtime. If that sounds like you, this night light charging station is your perfect iPhone accessory.
This near-mint condition iPad refurb is $154.97 and comes with accessories. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
We know new iPads are on the way, but the one thing we don’t expect at Apple’s May 7 event is a price cut. If you want a budget tablet, a refurbished iPad is the way to go. For a limited time, you can get a refurbished sixth-gen iPad for only $154.97, accessories included.
Your wireless carrier won't be able to throttle streaming video for much longer. Image: Fox/Cult of Mac
There’s a good chance watching video on your iPhone is about to get better. Net neutrality rules passed by the FCC this week reportedly forbid U.S. wireless carriers from lowering the quality of streaming video to throttle the amount of data its consumes.
So if you watch Apple TV+, Netflix, etc. on your iPhone, your carrier is no longer allowed to reduce the video quality.
We've got an iPad event coming in hot! Image: Cult of Mac
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The surprise Apple event on May 7 looks like an iPad and Apple Pencil extravaganza. What’s on Cupertino’s agenda? We discuss all the latest iPad rumors.
Also on The CultCast:
Apple might finally fix one of the iPad’s most glaring omissions. Can you say iPad calculator app?
iOS 18’s big push into artificial intelligence leaves some of us hopeful and others of us skeptical. Same goes for the iPhone 16’s rumored move away from physical buttons.
Some new Apple Watch Series X concept art gets our hearts pounding. (Better check that ECG!)
Plus, an instant tangent where we hear all about Erfon’s failed attempt at buying his dream camera.
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.
Save $52 on Pop-A-Shade, a pop-up tent that will protect you from the elements virtually anywhere. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
While it might seem a little dystopian, the Pop-A-Shade tent is an excellent way for techies to spend time outdoors while staying plugged in to their work or creative projects. Protection from water is great for laptops and tablets. And shade from the sun is essential for preventing eyeball strain and sunburns. This pop-up tent does it all … and it’s on sale, just in time for your sizzling summer.
Suddenly got logged out of your Apple account? You're not alone. Image: Cult of Mac
Many Apple users report suddenly being locked out of their Apple ID account on their devices. Worse, they could not log back into their account with their password, forcing them to reset their login credentials.
Apple has not yet acknowledged this issue, and it does not appear linked to any iCloud server outages.
Apple might partner with both Google and OpenAI for iOS 18's AI features. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple has reportedly resumed talks with OpenAI about using its technology to power iOS 18’s AI features. The company will use OpenAI’s LLM model to seemingly power an AI-based chatbot.
OpenAI and Apple are also discussing how they can integrate OpenAI features into iOS 18.
You don't see a screen on a keyboard every day. Photo: Epomaker
A new 75% compact mechanical gaming keyboard with a retro look includes a decidedly modern and unusual feature — a customizable LCD screen. The Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA is “designed for an extreme gaming and typing experience,” the company said Thursday.
The cool new keeb is an update on Epomaker’s popular TH80 Pro keyboard.
The white Fenge monitor stand, or desk shelf, is one of the coolest choices we've seen lately. Photo: [email protected]
Monitor stands, aka monitor risers or desk shelves, are often unsung heroes of computer setups. Even just a single shelf can add so much in terms of organization and ergonomics. In today’s colorful and artistic Mac mini workstation, the Fenge monitor riser is crucial. Without it, the desktop would devolve into chaos.
Save $34 on these eco-friendly rechargeable batteries. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If Earth Day got you thinking about ways to reduce your carbon footprint, check out these rechargeable batteries. They can prevent up to 2,000 disposable batteries from entering landfills — and save you hundreds of dollars in the process.
Plus, these batteries come with a twist. Unlike other rechargeables, you don’t need a clunky charging station. They recharge with an included four-way micro-USB cable you plug directly into them!
The documentary's trailer does, indeed, make it look like a shocking scam. Photo: Apple TV+
A juicy and lurid new documentary crime series is coming to Apple TV+ soon with Hollywood Con Queen, judging by the fast-paced trailer the streamer dropped for it Thursday. It “explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams.”
The three-part docuseries premieres May 8 on Apple TV+.
2nm processors made by TSMC will be faster while using less power than today's 3nm iPhone and Mac chips. But there's bad news. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Although Apple’s chip-maker TSMC will start making processors with a 2nm process in 2025, production could begin too late for next year’s iPhone.
Still, TSMC says 1.6nm chips will go into production in 2026.
This is a major overhaul of the app, which lets you manage functions and content on iPhone and iPad. Photo: DigiDNA
The new iMazing 3 app redesign brings a fresh user interface and Vision Pro connectivity support to the software, developer DigiDNA said Wednesday. The widely used software helps you manage iPhone, iPad and iPod content and functionality from a Mac.
“In the eight year since we released iMazing 2, regular updates have improved functionality and expanded device and OS support,” said DigiDNA CEO Jerome Bedat.
“To achieve our vision for iMazing 3, we had to redevelop our approach, with a modern user interface and new codebase that will allow us to deliver features in the future that no one else can offer,” he added.
Experience retro gaming with $30 savings on this modern Atari console with tons of classic games. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
You don’t need to dust off your old Atari (if you even still owne it) or travel back in time to play your old favorite arcade games. This retro-inspired Atari console from My Arcade comes with officially licensed titles like Pong,Asteroids and more than 200 others.
And, dare we say, it’s also a bit cooler than the original.
Plus, it’s on sale. While the My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro regularly sells for $99.99, you can get a new, open-box model for only $69.99.