iPhone 14 Crash Detection feature should only be set off by a real crash. Photo: Cult of Mac/Pixabay/Pexels
The new iOS 16.1.2 update is intended to make the iPhone 14 stop calling for an ambulance when the user takes a tumble. It includes “Crash Detection optimizations” according to Apple.
The update released Wednesday also makes some other tweaks so it’s worth installing on all compatible iPhones.
Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in “Shrinking,” premiering globally on January 27, 2023 on Apple TV+. Photo: Apple TV+
What if a therapist told his clients what he really thinks they should do? That’s the premise for Shrinking, a comedy starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford premiering in January on Apple TV+.
The series was written by the a co-creator of the mega-hit Ted Lasso. A teaser trailer released Wednesday gives an early taste of the fun.
Don't miss this limited-time pricing on a product that's primed to improve your golf game. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Cyber Monday has passed, but you can still capitalize on those savings thanks to our extended sale, which lasts through November 30. For golf players of all skill levels, this means you can get the TruGolf Mini for only $199 without any coupon.
This at-home golf simulator, which typically costs $249, boasts impressive technology. So this markdown presents an especially affordable way to keep your swing on point, no matter how the weather acts this winter.
The little display at the bottom of the stack is the unusual bit. Photo: [email protected]
Display towers — when monitors are stacked on top of each other — aren’t super common in computer setups. But they’re not terribly rare, either. From time to time we’ve even seen three stacked horizontally in the middle with two posted vertically on the sides. But today’s featured triple-display MacBook Pro setup sports an unusual choice at its base.
You can’t miss the 49-inch Samsung curved ultra-wide screen in the middle and the nice 34-inch LG 4K display on top. But at the bottom lurks a TidByt, which is a retro display for sports scores, stock prices and more. We don’t recall seeing one featured in a setup.
New evidence points to the Apple M2 Max supporting much more RAM than its predecessor. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Very early benchmark scores for what is apparently the 2023 MacBook Pro show buyers will be able to configure the laptop with much more RAM. And new details on the M2 Max processor were revealed, too.
The performance scores show a modest 14% increase over the 2021 version, but benchmark scores months before the release of any computer are of limited use.
The clock is ticking on Cyber Monday discounts for this secure DPN.
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Here’s a sobering thought for the holidays: The more online shopping you do, the more you may be putting your personal info at risk. The good news is there’s an easy way to secure both your device and your data: the Deeper Connect Pico.
This decentralized VPN and cybersecurity hardware is currently marked down, thanks to our Cyber Monday Sale extension. The big shopping holiday may be winding down, but you can still save $48 off a Deeper Connect Pico if you act today.
After recent riots, there's hope normal operations will resume soon at Foxconn's iPhone Pro assembly plant. Photo: Steve Jurvetson/Flickr CC
The Chinese government lifted the COVID-19 lockdown in Zhengzhou, China, the location of the Foxconn facility where most iPhone Pro models are assembled. This raises the possibility that normal operations at the facility will resume soon.
Lockdowns in the area have dramatically lowered assembly of Apple handsets… possibly by as much as 80%.
Muggers stole 300 iPhones near the famous Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City. Photo: Apple
A man was robbed of 300 iPhones he’d just purchased at the famous Apple store on Fifth Avenue early Monday. He walked out of the store and was soon assaulted by a pair of criminals who drove off with a bag carrying $95,000 worth of handsets.
It could be worse, though – that was just one of the three bags full of Apple merchandise the New York City man was carrying.
Grab an iPad for less than $150.
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Whether you want a tablet to multitask on a second screen, to stream videos or to give to a younger family member, shopping refurbished is a great way to get one without shelling out for the notorious Apple tax. For instance, right now, you can purchase a refurbished 2013 iPad Air in space gray for just $149.99.
We extended our Cyber Monday Sale, so it’s not too late to claim this markdown. No coupon is necessary, but the event ends November 30.
Add a pair of 4K monitors on the go with this portable USB-C dock. Photo: Plugable
Plugable’s new USB-C dock is small enough to be mistaken a hub but has room for seven ports. And that includes dual 4K HDMI ports that can be used even with Macs that ordinarily support only one external monitor.
The USB-C HDMI Docking Station also has USB and Ethernet ports, as well as an SD card reader.
The new leather Time Travel Case for Apple Watch: A place for everything, and everything in its place. Photo: WaterField Designs
WaterField Designs’ new Time Travel Case for Apple Watch provides an elegant way to take your smartwatch, its charging puck and up to three bands on the road.
Made of full-grain leather, the folding rectangular case comes in four colors, the company said Tuesday.
Give the repetitive strain a rest with Kensington's new trackball. Photo: Kensington
If you’re tethered to a computer all day and start to get agonizing pain from repetitive motions, don’t panic. There are lots of ergonomic devices out there to help, including the brand new Kensington SlimBlade Pro Trackball.
It’s like a mouse, but it doesn’t move. You roll the large trackball with your palm and click on the four huge buttons with your fingers or parts of your hand. And it doesn’t matter which hand you favor.
Kids can code their first app in the new Today at Apple session. Photo: Apple
Apple said Tuesday it will expand its coding education resources with a free new Today at Apple session starting December 5. It’s “Coding Lab for Kids: Code Your First App.”
The new session celebrates and coincides with Computer Science Education Week, the company said.
Apple Music noted its most popular song and artists of 2022. Photo: Apple Music
In addition to unveiling the redesigned Apple Music Replay 2022, Apple Music also revealed its year-end charts, showcasing the year’s top songs in various genres, most popular artists, most-common Shazam searches, most-read lyrics and more.
The streaming services noted a growing popularity of non-English-language songs and certain niche genres, plus several breakthrough artists.
It's last call for Cyber Monday discounts on these high-tech earbuds. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
There’s a good chance you’ve got someone who loves music on your holiday shopping list, so here’s a pro tip: Stop trying to figure out what bands they like. Instead, it’s a much safer bet to get them a great set of wireless earbuds, such as the Flux 7 TWS, which are on sale for $19.99 (80% off) during our extended Cyber Monday sale.
Yes, we know that Cyber Monday has come and gone. But we extended our sale by offering price drops on a curated list of tech, apps, gift cards and more, all of which make great gifts for the holidays. These affordable, innovative earbuds are one such deal, but you can only get them at this price until November 30.
Will Smith told Trevor Noah on The Daily Show "I lost it." Photo: Matt Wilson/Comedy Central
Emancipation has a problem: the upcoming Apple TV+ docudrama stars Will Smith who was at the center of one of the year’s biggest Hollywood scandals, “The Slap.”
In an interview on The Daily Show, Smith said he regrets that his action at the 2022 Oscar ceremony is distracting from the work that others put into the film, especially director Antoine Fuqua.
AirPods Pro 2 look pretty much the same as the original, but they're better in nearly every way. Photo: Apple
Which AirPods should you buy as gifts for family and friends this holiday season (or just for your greedy self)? It all comes down to which features you want and how much you want to spend.
Earbuds are a tough gift item because how they sound and how they fit is super-subjective. Everybody’s different.
But our guide will help you decide among the four Apple AirPods models on sale in December 2022: AirPods (2nd gen), AirPods (3rd gen), AirPods Pro (2nd gen) and AirPods Max.
Then drop on the deck and flop like a five of spades. Image: Viacom
SpongeBob discovered a new card game and now he wants to share it with everyone in Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob SolitairePants is played on a three-by-three array of cards, and it’s the latest addition to the Apple Arcade gaming service.
The game is now available for a range of Apple devices.
Save hundreds on lifetime subscriptions to Prism Drive cloud storage. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If you’re looking for affordable cloud storage but missed Cyber Monday’s deals, you’re in luck. We’re extending our Cyber Monday sale to November 30, so you can still score price-drops on a curated list of tech, apps, gift cards and more.
That includes a lifetime Prism Drive plan, which starts at $39.99. That’s the best price on the web, and no coupon is necessary.
App Store award winners are going to get a physical plaque from Apple. Photo: Apple
Apple crowned 16 apps and games as winners of its 2022 App Store Awards for “making a profound cultural impact.” The App Store’s editorial team honored apps and games on five platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
This time around, the company also selected five “Cultural Impact winners that have made a lasting impact on people’s lives and influenced culture,” Apple said in a press release Tuesday.
Next year's iPhone camera could get some huge upgrades. Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple’s 2023 iPhone 15 Pro lineup will reportedly use Sony’s new image sensor with some significant improvements. The next-gen sensor can seemingly capture more light and reduce overexposure and underexposure in challenging situations.
Sony is the primary camera sensor supplier for Apple. The change could allow the 2023 iPhones to deliver a massive leap in image quality.
1, 2, 3, 4 ... I declare a Twitter war. Image: Steve Jurvetson/Flickr CC/Modified by Cult of Mac
Elon Musk declared war on Apple on Monday afternoon. A Twitter war, anyway. The new owner of Twitter very publicly objects to the 30% fee the iPhone-maker claims from purchases made through the iPhone software store, and also says Apple has threatened to pull the Twitter app from the App Store. He also asked, “Do they [Apple] hate free speech in America?”
An open conflict with Apple is a risky move by Musk, as Twitter needs Apple much more than Apple needs Twitter.
Keep your Apple Watch powered up anytime with this discounted portable charger. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The Apple Watch remains a wish-list favorite this holiday season. But if you’re looking to pick one up for yourself or a loved one, don’t forget to pair it with some great Apple Watch accessories.
One such example is this portable Apple Watch-compatible USB-C charger. And it’s available for $14.99 (regularly $29) during our Cyber Monday sale, running through November 30.
In the future, expect Rapid Security Responses from Apple for iOS, macOS and iPadOS. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
A second round of ‘Rapid Security Response’ bug patches for the iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 betas were seeded to developers and other beta testers on Monday. At this point, Apple is testing the system for distributing these by releasing them for beta versions of the operating systems.
Once testing is over, these will allow Apple to fix security problems without releasing a full OS update.
Cyber Monday prices last a little longer with this offer on a full-year Sam's Club membership. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Considering the current economic climate, who couldn’t use some extra relief with grocery shopping? Many shoppers have turned to Sam’s Club in search of value, and for a limited time, we’re offering a full year of access at a fraction of the cost. During our Cyber Monday sale, one-year membership will remain at $19.99 (regularly $50).