Apple TV+ promises epic adventure with WondLa. Image: Skydance Animation/Apple TV+
The first installment of the animated adventure trilogy WondLa will premiere on Apple TV+ in June. It’s the most ambitious children’s show the streamer has launched.
The series is adapted from a New York Times bestselling book series by Skydance Animation, and has a star-studded voice cast.
Change the name so you can tell them apart. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
You can change the name of your Apple devices, whether you have an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, AirPods or Apple TV. By default, it’s just “[your name]’s iPhone.” But you can give your iPhone its own unique name, like Kit-Kat or Magic Rectangle.
Also by default, when you set up a new iPhone, the name is transferred. This can get confusing if you keep old phones around because you’ll see “John’s iPhone,” “John’s iPhone (2),” maybe even “John’s iPhone (3)” and more. The same is true for Apple Watch, Mac, iPad and AirPods.
The name of your device shows up among a bunch of Apple features like AirDrop, Find My, Personal Hotspot, AirPlay and more. If you use these features often, giving it a unique name will make it easier to identify.
Here’s how to fix this mess on all your Apple devices. Keep reading or watch our video.
iOS 17.5 will introduce a handy 'Repair State' option. Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac
A new feature in iOS 17.5 will allow you to submit your iPhone for repair without turning off Find My and Activation Lock. Apple added a new Repair State mode in iOS 17.5 beta 4 for this.
Currently, you must turn off the security feature on your iPhone before submitting it for repair. Failure to do so could prevent Apple technicians from repairing your device.
It’s great for anyone who uses a Windows machine and wants to avoid annoying subscription fees. (We know plenty of you run setups with both Macs and PCs.)
Studio Display, now on sale at Amazon, is a great external display for Macs. Photo: Apple
Amazon launched a bunch of deals Tuesday on Apple gear that includes what looks like a lowest-ever price by a touch on Apple Pencil 2. And it matches low prices on AirPods Pro 2 and Studio Display, and offers nice prices on Apple Watch and AirTag packs.
iPhone wake-up alarms are failing. Photo: Cult of Mac/NEOSiAM 2024+
No, you didn’t deactivate the wake-up alarm in your sleep this morning. Apple is aware of a problem that sometimes causes the iPhone’s Clock app to fail to set off alarms.
With 15W of power, Pitaka's new car mount will make quick work of charging MagSafe iPhones on the road. Photo: Pitaka
On your next road trip, you can get fast charging for your MagSafe iPhone in a sleek design with the new Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2, the company said Tuesday.
The upgraded charging mount is certified to deliver 15W fast charging and NFC functionality for iPhone and Android handsets. And at 10%, it costs an affordable $54.
Apple’s Beats lineup is expanding with two new products: Beats Solo Buds and Beats Solo 4. They offer long battery lives and attractive price points.
Both offerings won’t rival Apple’s AirPods in any way but price, but if you frequently switch between Android and iPhone, you might like Beats’ new options.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck will star in an Apple TV+ action comedy this summer. Photo: Apple TV+
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are teaming up again for The Instigators. It’s a buddy action comedy with the two playing thieves stealing from a corrupt politician.
Unlock your Mac's full potential with 16 macOS-friendly apps for $39.99. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The Big Mac Utility Bundle is a collection of 16 Mac productivity apps you can use for everything from generating QR codes or troubleshooting your Wi-Fi connection to revealing the files your Mac automatically hides.
iPad goes into combat in Ukraine fighter jets. Photo: Ukraine Air Force
Ukraine’s Air Force needs to launch modern U.S.-made missiles from Soviet-era fighter jets in combat. The surprise solution to the disconnect? iPad.
Apple tablets reportedly give the vintage aircraft the ability to control a variety of weapons systems supplied by Western countries after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
iPhone 16 Pro Max could be the largest Apple handset ever. Leaked image: Sonny Dickson
Apple reportedly will increase the screen size in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Two tipsters recently revealed mockups of the 6.9-inch version alongside the smaller models in the iPhone 16 series.
If the rumor of a larger iPhone 16 Pro Max proves true, it’ll be among the more significant changes to the iPhone design in years.
It's times like this we envy folks who waited to buy. Photo: Apple
With new iPads expected right around the corner at Apple’s May 7 “Let Loose” event, you can expect discounts on older models. Check out Monday’s great deal at Best Buy — the lowest price on M1 iPad Air 5 (64GB, Wi-Fi) at $399. That’s a whopping $200 off.
And that’s not the only iPad deal at Best Buy going on right now. See others below.
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.