Extrapolations will put a human face on climate change. Photo: Apple TV+
Apple TV+’s star-studded limited series Extrapolations is set in a near future where the chaotic effects of climate change have become embedded into everyone’s everyday lives.
The trailer for the series gives a dark look at what the end of the century could look like.
Grab a lifetime eSIM so you can use your iPhone without fear of excessive fees on every trip. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Traveling internationally is a great way to immerse yourself in other cultures, cross off bucket-list items, and even learn a new language. However, dealing with data-roaming charges while exploring a new country can be a huge inconvenience.
You can avoid excessive roaming fees with the aloSIM. This lifetime eSIM credit is on sale now for $25. And with this deal, you can also get $50 of eSIM credit for your next trip.
Apple Pay Later: For the rest rich of us. Image: Apple
In order to be approved for Apple Pay Later, the company’s own buy now, pay later service, individuals will need to be loyal Apple customers. The service has strict hoops you need to jump through: Apple will check your spending at Apple Stores, purchases and subscriptions on the App Store, Apple Cash payments, Apple Pay history and more.
Even if you work for Apple, you may only be approved for a $1,000 loan. The feature continues to undergo internal testing after being delayed since September, according to Bloomberg.
See more of the world with a service that finds highly discounted flights, now only $29.99. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Forget about spending hours scouring the internet for good flight prices. You can fly cheap without the legwork, thanks to a premium subscription to Matt’s Flights, a service that finds incredible flight deals for travelers everywhere.
Right now, you can snag one-year ($29.99), two-year ($49.99) or lifetime ($89.99) subscriptions to this money-saving travel hack. Whether you’re one of many who want to travel more, already have a trip you’re planning to take, or simply just want to relax on a well-earned and economical vacation, Matt’s Flights is sure to become your ultimate travel buddy.
The Function 101 BentoStack organizer is a bento box for your Apple accessories. Photo: Function 101
“Love planted a rose, and the world turned sweet,” goes an old Valentine’s Day saying. And what’s sweeter than saving a few bucks? (Not that your sweetheart has to know about that part when you give them a gift).
The Cult of Mac Store’s Valentine’s Day Sweet Savings sale goes through 11:59 p.m. PST on February 14. You can get 20% off an array of Apple accessories, including organizers, cable blocks and more from Function 101 and stylish stretch-link stainless steel Apple Watch bands and stacking bracelets from Rilee & Lo.
And you can score even bigger savings on iPhone cases and more from other brands.
Pretty Woman is one of several rom-coms now available on Apple TV+. Screenshot: Apple TV+
Apple TV+ subscribers can enjoy a collection of half a dozen classic romantic comedies added to the streaming service just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The list includes Pretty Woman, Never Been Kissed and more.
You can get various versions of the 24-inch iMac, among other gear. Photo: Apple
Amazon-owned discount site Woot! is offering a slew of deals on iMacs, MacBooks and iPads through Thursday.
Some M1 laptops are already sold out, but a lot of gear remains, so jump on this if you’re in the market for Apple hardware. It’s the sort of sale that may make people wish they’d waited to buy instead of going all-in at launch.
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Plugable's stand/hub is fully compatible with almost every type of iPad. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The Plugable USB-C Stand Dock doesn’t stop at simply holding up your iPad so you can see the display, it’s also an 8-port hub that allows you to connect an external screen and other accessories to your tablet.
I put the portable and affordable stand/hub to the test in my home office. Here’s how is stood up to the challenge.
Save big on your Apple Watch Ultra purchase with this deal. Photo: Apple
You can grab the Apple Watch Ultra with the Green Alpine Loop for a new low price of $729.99 from Amazon, saving $69.01 on your purchase.
A $50 discount will appear on the listing page, with the additional $19.01 off applied at checkout. Other variants of the watch are available with a more modest $50 discount.
Alogic's Matrix series consists of five wireless chargers that you can purchase separately or together. Photo: Alogic
In these busy times, when your crucial gadgets run out of power — your iPhone or Apple Watch, for example — it can really ruin your plans. That’s why Alogic built what it said is the world’s first modular wireless charging ecosystem to keep you powered up.
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It’s called The Matrix, and it’s designed to serve all your charging needs at all times, everywhere.
Seek better employment with a discounted, lifetime subscription to this smart resume software. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Recent layoffs at powerhouse tech companies sent a signal that secure job opportunities are at a premium. Now, qualified candidates are flooding the market — but fortunately, there are still ways to stay ahead of the pack.
You can be sure to impress potential employers with assistance from Resoume’s AI-powered resume creator. And you can get a lifetime subscription to this software on sale for only $39.99.
Google Photos app is crashing in iOS 16.3.1. Photo: Ed Hardy and Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac
Apple’s recently released iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 update broke Google Photos. Users complain about being unable to open the app after updating their device to the latest software build.
Update: A new Google Photos update rolling out through the App Store fixes the crashing issue on iOS 16.3.1. If you have already updated your iPhone to the latest iOS release, grab the Google Photos update from the App Store to resolve the issue.
Learn 24 languages, score cheap flights and more with this discounted vacation bundle. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Spring is coming, so it’s time to start making exciting travel plans for summer. Whether you’re going international or sticking closer to home, the 2023 Travel Hacker Bundle can help you get the most out of your next trip.
And for a limited time, you can save an additional 15% on this bundle with coupon code TRAVEL15. That drops the price on this incredible deal to just $169.15.
Each case comes with a clip and a lanyard. Photo: Mujjo
Tech accessories brand Mujjo unveiled its Echelon AirPods Pro Case Monday. It’s a luxurious new leather case for 1st and 2nd generation AirPods Pro, the company said.
iOS 16.3.1 is joined by macOS Ventura 13.2.1, iPadOS 16.3.1, watchOS 9.3.1 and tvOS 16.3.2. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
There are bug fix updates for every type of Apple device out Monday, including Mac and iPhone. Safe to say, if it has an Apple operating system, there’s an update. Don’t go looking for new features though. These are bug fix updates, including tweaks to iCloud, Siri and Crash Detection.
Nevertheless, the new versions are recommended for all users.
Are two ports better than one? Photo: @Hyphaistos3672
Cult of Mac has reported on how Apple will replace iPhone’s Lightning connector with USB-C soon enough — but what if Cupertino decided to go with both ports on future iPhones, like the 15 series?
One engineer appeared to explore the option, modding an iPhone 12 mini by adding a fully functional USB-C port next to the existing Lightning port.
The 2022 MacBook Air with M2 processor could soon be joined by a bigger brother. Photo: Apple
A super-size MacBook Air is supposedly right around the corner. An analyst who’s built a solid reputation for accurately predicting Apple products says the next macOS notebook will be out in six weeks or so.
This will be the first time the thin and light line of notebooks has expanded past the current 13.6-inch screen.
The M1 iMac could stay in Apple's product lineup for three years. Photo: Apple
There reportedly haven’t been any signs that a 24-inch iMac with an Apple M2 processor is on the way. And that means the next iMac upgrade might be as much as a year away.
That would leave users of the all-in-one Mac desktop waiting for a total of three years for a faster version.
A pair of KEF LSX speakers on Kanto stands adds to this killer setup's high price tag. Photo: [email protected]
There’s nothing like a major upgrade. Today we return to one of the most magnificent computer setups we’ve seen lately, as it somehow found a way to top itself. When you’ve already got a loaded Mac Pro, two Pro Display XDRs and a top Apple laptop and tablet, where do you go from there?
You thank the HomePod mini for its service and welcome new $1,250 speakers to the party.
What you see adds up to under 50% of the price of a new iPhone. Photo: iFixit
Consumers have to put down $1099 for an iPhone 14 Pro Max, but the hardware components for Apple’s top-of-the line smartphone cost less than half the selling price.
But don’t make the mistake of thinking the rest is pure profit.
This copywriting app takes AI to the next level for businesses, now only $39. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Even if you somehow haven’t heard of ChatGPT, you’ve probably read the AI chatbot’s “work.” OpenAI’s resourceful text generator and others like it have been used to write everything from chicken recipes to term papers. While many users still regard these tools as curiosities, entrepreneurs are already putting artificial intelligence to work in a field it’s tailor-made for: marketing.
SalesKingPin is the perfect example of how far this tech has come in a very short time. And it could be just the thing your business needs for greater growth. Right now, this AI-powered software is on sale for only $39 (Growth Plan) and $49 (Professional Plan).
Multiple Apple financial services efforts have hit engineering hurdles. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple continues working on its long-rumored iPhone hardware subscription service despite hitting several roadblocks. The service was first rumored to launch in late 2022.
With a subscription service, Apple will allow customers to get the latest iPhone by paying a monthly fee. This would save them from shelling out the total device cost upfront.