Belkin Stage PowerGrip charges your iPhone while also adding a grip. Photo: Belkin
The Belkin Stage PowerGrip adds to an iPhone the grip that DSLR camera users are familiar with. Built into the grip is a battery that sends power to the handset via the MagSafe magnetic charging mat integrated into the device.
After being unveiled early this year, the product finally launched on Thursday.
Apple versus The Beatles is one of the less-likely feuds in Apple history. Image: Apple Corps.
October 9, 1991: A court orders Apple to pay $26.5 million to Apple Corps, The Beatles’ record label and holding company, for trademark infringement. The end of this Beatles versus Apple lawsuit marks the second time Cupertino is forced to pay the English rock band.
The ruling comes a decade after Apple swore it would never get into the music business.
The newly minted "Apple fanboy" jokingly referred to the Apple ecosystem as a huge trap. Photo: [email protected]
Ready to convert to Mac? I came across one user who scored a nice student deal on a MacBook Air, and soon found themself upgrading their whole outdated PC setup as a complete, highly functional and reasonably affordable Apple-ecosystem rig.
“I’m so so cooked … the Apple ecosystem is a huge trap!” they joked. “Don’t let one device get into your house.”
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PNY Duo Link V3 is a portable SSD for your new computers and your old ones, too. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The PNY Duo Link V3 external SSD includes both a USB-C and a USB-A connector. That means the flash drive can plug into a recent Mac, iPad or iPhone, but can also go into a smart TV or other accessory that lacks a USB-C port — no adapter needed.
And it’s quick, with data transfers at up to 800MB/s. Capacities go up to 2 terabytes.
I put the affordable SSD through a series of real-world tests. Here’s what I found.
Get lifetime access to this easy-to-use résumé builder (with a huge discount). Image: Cult of Mac Deals
If your résumé still looks like you last updated it on your old MacBook from 2012, you need a résumé template to make sure your job application stands out. Luckily, you don’t need to hire a designer or spend hours fiddling with line spacing.
With ResumeInventor’s All-Access Lifetime Plan, you gain instant access to more than 950 premium résumé templates crafted by professionals who know what actually catches a hiring manager’s eye. And right now, you can secure this lifetime subscription for less than $60.
Decide before you waste your time. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac
Screening calls on iPhone has finally gotten good. It’s now possible to block and screen all calls from unknown numbers and lead a life of peaceful zen. Apple has added a trio of features to iPhone to screen calls: one aptly named Call Screening, as well as Live Voicemail and Silence Unknown Callers.
Using these features together gives you a great way to stop unknown callers on iPhone. The Call Screening feature pairs very well with Live Voicemail. With both of these turned on, unwanted calls will be far less intrusive, but you will still be able to pick up important calls as they come in.
Here’s how to screen calls and other annoyances without missing any crucial conversations.
Choose the best Sony headphones to use with iPhone. AI image: Grok
Finding the perfect Sony headphones for iPhone might seem challenging when Apple pushes its own audio ecosystem so heavily. This comprehensive guide examines each model’s features, pros, cons and pricing to help you find the perfect match for your specific needs and budget. Let’s dive into what makes these Sony headphones exceptional companions for your iPhone.
A sapphire glass screen was the most-requested possible feature for iPhone 6. Photo: GT Advanced Technologies
October 8, 2014: Apple says it is “surprised” after GT Advanced Technologies, the supplier previously rumored to make ultra-strong sapphire glass displays for the iPhone 6, files for bankruptcy.
The announcement appears to mark the end of the road for sapphire glass iPhone screens, a highly anticipated upgrade that promised to make devices more durable but never arrived.
Now is the time to save on that portable SSD you’ve wanted. Image: Samsung/Cult of Mac
Thanks to generous deals, the portable SSD you’ve been wanting is probably available at well below the usual cost. There are top-quality ones available at low prices — we found deals on portable SSDs from Samsung, Kingston and more. Save up to 33%.
You can easily increase the storage capacity of your Mac, iPad, etc., without over-stressing your credit card.
Get CopyMagic and never lose anything you ever copied onto your Mac's clipboard! Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Do you use a Mac clipboard manager? If the answer’s no, you’re missing out.
If you’re anything like most Mac power users, you’re constantly copying bits of text, links and code snippets across apps all day long. But the built-in Mac clipboard? It’s always been a bit of a goldfish — copy something, and the last thing you grabbed disappears forever. And while macOS 26 Tahoe added a clipboard management feature, it’s rudimentary at best.
Not so with CopyMagic, a smart clipboard manager for Mac that boasts advanced features. This offline, privacy-first tool transforms your clipboard into a lightning-fast, searchable archive you’ll actually want to use. And right now, you can snag a lifetime subscription to CopyMagic for just $29.99.
Translate messages natively in WhatsApp. Photo: WhatsApp/Rajesh Pandey /CultOfMac
Meta began rolling out in-app translation support Tuesday for WhatsApp on iPhone. In its initial phase, the feature supports 21 languages, making it easier for users to chat with their loved ones without worrying about language barriers.
Keeping security and privacy in mind, the translations happen on-device, ensuring the messages remain private.
Pick up a Twelve South AirFly Pro 2, ButterFly and PlugBug at sweet discounts. Photo: Twelve South
Twelve South knocked as much as 44% off some of its most popular travel accessories. You can save significantly on the brilliant AirFly Pro 2 wireless audio adapter, the PlugBug wall charger with Find My, and the ButterFly 2–in-1 wireless charger.
Now a Logitech product, the Blue Yeti USB microphone stands tall among streamers' favorites. Photo: Logitech
Many a Mac computer setup relies on Logitech peripherals and accessories — some of the best gear in the business. Whether you need a reliable keyboard, a blazing fast gaming mouse, a shortcuts console, a powerful webcam or a great USB microphone, our guide to five great Logitech sale items from Amazon Prime Big Deal Days can help.
The Anker Prime Docking Station is a formidable tool for your laptop charging and connectivity needs. Photo: Anker
Anker’s a top accessories maker for Apple users — maybe most of all for charging needs related to MacBooks and other devices. As usual, Anker Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days sale items could fill a dense catalogue. So we thought we’d put together some top picks for MacBook users. Namely, a choice multiport charger with solid wattage, a great portable power bank with retractable cables and a highly functional docking station with fast transfer speeds and ample connectivity. Check them out below.
Don’t pay full price for the iPad mini 7. Image: Apple/Cult of Mac
A iPad mini deal knocks a sweet $120 off the cost of the 7th-generation tablet. That’s up to 25% off, the best price we’ve ever seen for the ultra-portable computer. And the sale includes a range of colors and storage capacities.
The special price is timed to be part of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days but is also available from rival retailer Best Buy.
You can nab the lightweight-yet-powerful Beats Pro on sale. Photo: Apple
This hot Beats Pill deal lands you one of Apple’s great-sounding portable Bluetooth speakers for just $49.99. That’s a whopping 67% discount off the $149.95 list price — just be aware that not all colors are available at that astonishingly low price.
It’s part of Amazon’s Big Deal Days, and it might not last long. And don’t worry if those big product showcase boxes on our page don’t show the sub-$50 price — things are changing so fast that sometimes tech can’t keep up!
A Backbone game controller makes iPhone gaming much more like using a console. Image: Gemini
Nothing makes playing advanced games on an iPhone better than a Backbone game controller. Clip one to your phone, and it basically turns the handset into a mobile gaming console, ready to play wherever you go.
There are many top-quality first-person shooters and RPGs available for iPhone. Don’t waste your time playing these great games with just a touchscreen. Get a Backbone One or a Backbone Pro controller and snap it onto your iPhone. You’ll be glad you did.
MacBook Pro deals abound on Amazon Prime Day. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac
As with Amazon Prime Day in July, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (Tuesday and Wednesday) bring excellent deals on Apple’s popular laptops, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. In fact, you can nab the very same M4 Pro MacBook Pro I have for $250 less than I paid — my exact model with 24GB RAM at $1,799. And you can get the base M4 MacBook Pro for an incredibly low starting price of $1,399. Plus some Prime Day MacBook Pro deals net you hundreds off higher-end models.
As for MacBook Air, the entry-level model now sells for a low $799. And you can add some bells and whistles for a bit more. Scroll down to see Prime Day MacBook Air deals.
The iPhone 4s was the last iPhone that Steve Jobs directly worked on. Photo: Apple
October 7, 2011: Two days after the death of Steve Jobs, Apple opens preorders for its next-gen iPhone 4s.
The last iPhone that Jobs worked on directly, the 4s boasts a speedier A5 chip, improved 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, and — most significantly — Apple’s new AI virtual assistant, Siri.
A new video shows the hapless Underdogs discovering the advantages of Mac security. Screenshot: Apple
The Underdogs are back in BSOD (Blue Screen of Death)! The fictitious team of nerdy Apple users once again star in a video demonstrating how Macs and iPhones get real work done. This time, the focus is on Mac security.
Watch the shortfilm now and have fun while learning about what your Apple gear can do for you.
Save on this gorgeous and highly adjustable monitor. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Mobile Pixels’ 23.8-inch rotating desktop monitor is a full-HD display that’s sleek and highly adjustable. Its frameless design makes it perfect for multi-monitor setups, and it’s so tweakable that you can easily get your setup just right for maximum comfort with minimal effort.
Whether you’re a creative pro, a productivity power user or a casual Netflix binger, this is a great monitor, made to enhance your workflow and entertainment. And it’s on sale for just $149.99 (regularly $199.99) with code DISPLAY30.
MacBook Pro's M5 refresh might land this month. Photo: David Snow/Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac
Supplies of iPad Pros and 14-inch MacBook Pros powered by M4 chips are running low across Apple Stores. This indicates the imminent arrival of M5-powered models.
While reports of an M5 iPad Pro refresh surfaced before, this marks the first solid indication that Apple could launch an M5 MacBook Pro this year as well.
The AI companion from OpenAI might look something like this concept. AI concept: ChatGPT
OpenAI’s efforts to create and sell an “AI companion” device reportedly have serious obstacles to overcome. These are existential, including how the company can find enough computing resources to enable the artificial intelligence devices to function.
That’s good news for Apple, as there have been predictions that products designed specifically for AI might someday take the place of the iPhone and other smartphones.