Amazon’s discount on the M1 Mac mini is now bigger than ever, with up to $149.01 off the usual price. Bag yours today to enjoy one of Apple’s fastest desktops at its lowest price yet.
It's about time Apple delivered a refresh. Image: Apple/Cult of Mac
Apple will finally introduce its third-generation AirPods refresh during next week’s “Unleashed” event, according to one reliable leaker. We’ve been waiting for them to appear for over a year now, and an upgrade is long overdue.
AirPods 3 are expected to look a lot like AirPods Pro, with shorter stems that result in a slightly more compact design. However, they will skip “Pro” features — like active noise cancellation — to remain more affordable.
In the future, your AirPods might take your temperature, check your posture and help with hearing. Photo: Charlie Sorrel
Apple appears to be looking into new ways to expand its health-related features. This time it focuses on its popular AirPods, according to a new report. In the future, in addition to filling your head with tunes and podcasts, the earbuds may take your temperature, monitor your posture and help improve your hearing.
iOS restrictions make it safer than Android, Apple says. Image: Apple
iOS is safer than Android because you cannot sideload apps onto an iPhone, Apple says. The company this week published a document in response to the European Commission’s proposal that could force Apple to allow third-party app marketplaces, which points out the many risks (as Apple sees it) with that plan.
Titled “Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps,” the 31-page PDF argues that allowing the sideloading of apps on iPhone “would cripple the privacy and security protections that have made iPhone so secure.”
The first round of Apple Watch Series 7 reviews are in. Photo: Apple
The larger screen in the Apple Watch Series 7 is the highlight of the upcoming wearable, according to the first reviews out today. And reviewers praise faster charging, too.
Even so, the consensus is that the new model will be a welcome upgrade for those with an older Watch but not a significant jump for those with Series 6.
Data collection, use and visualization prove key to many jobs in the digital age. But making data visualizations can be time-consuming and frustrating. That’s why many workers are turning to MyDraw Advance Diagramming Software. It comes loaded with templates, which makes visually displaying their findings easy with just a few clicks.
Customers already face lengthy waits for new iPhone 13 orders. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple is being forced to cut iPhone 13 orders by as many as 10 million units due to ongoing chip shortages, according to a new report. Cupertino had planned to produce 90 million handsets before the end of the year.
It is now telling partners that the final figure will be lower as partners Broadcom and Texas Instruments — which supply parts related to iPhone’s wireless connectivity and display — struggle to deliver enough components.
Pick up Apple’s most impressive AirPods headphones today to enjoy $100 — the biggest discount yet — off the usual price. AirPods Max are now available in select color options for just $449.
The discount won’t last long, so enjoy it while you can!
This coding skills bundle includes prep work for several major certification exams. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If you want the job of the future, you’d better learn to code. This bundle of courses will teach you a variety of crucial computer languages so you can build your own apps, games and more.
The Premium Coding Skills Bundle is your ticket to mastering the coding skills you need to succeed. Plus, this bundle helps prep you for the exams you’ll need to pass to gain key qualifications employers are looking for.
Take your shot at winning five eye-catching Case-Mate iPhone cases. Image: Cult of Mac/Case-Mate
If you just bought the latest iPhone 13 and need some new cases, this week’s giveaway is for you. Case-Mate is giving away five of its most popular cases that are both pretty and protective.
This excellent bundle will keep your new iPhone 13 looking good. If you’re our lucky winner, you can keep all five iPhone cases for yourself or split up the bundle and share with a friend. Whatever you choose to do, make sure to enter this week’s giveaway.
The 2021 MacBook Pro models could be the latest with 120Hz displays. Concept: Cult of Mac
The 16-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models expected soon will offer more storage and RAM that their most recent predecessor, according to a tipster. And an expert claims they’ll have 120Hz displays.
Both notebooks will have mini-LED screens and M1X processors, and are likely to be unveiled at the Apple event on October 18.
The Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control is the first of many third-party devices to get Siri voice support. Photo: Ecobee
As announced at Apple’s WWDC conference earlier this year, Siri voice support has come to the Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control — the first hardware not made by Apple to get it, with many others to follow. Ecobee said a new software update bringing the change rolls out over the coming weeks.
EarFun Air Pro 2 ANC Wireless Earbuds offer good sound for the price. Photo: David Snow
If you’re looking to save a few bucks on true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, you could certainly do worse than the recently released EarFun Air Pro 2 ANC Wireless Earbuds. They deliver quality sound and a solid feature set for $79.99 — much cheaper than a lot of premium buds. And sometimes you can get them at an even lower price (see below).
Captain Tim Cook calls for warp speed! Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Concealed in Tuesday’s invite to the Apple October event is an augmented reality Easter egg. It’s a bonus to make the invite seem cool, and perhaps get Mac fans excited about what’s coming.
The graphic for the Oct. 18 event has a “zooming into hyperspace” effect. And it looks even better in AR.
Wood are you looking at? This sweet iPhone case? Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
If you have fond memories of the ’70s tech that was generously steeped in woodgrain panels, you’ll love this sweet iPhone 12 case from Limited77.
It combines a flexible, shock-absorbing shell with a wooden finish that gives your smartphone plenty of protection and a little extra character. It’s also fully compatible with MagSafe accessories.
Check out our full review right here — and bag yours at 17% off the usual price.
These thin cases for iPhone 13 are sleek but protective. Photo: PHNX
This post on iPhone 13 cases is brought to you by PHNX.
Getting a new iPhone — such as any in the recently released iPhone 13 series — brings up a conundrum. Do you protect the pricey and gorgeous new gadget with a heavy-duty case, or do you go for a covering that shows off the handset? Luckily for you, PHNX makes that choice easy with its iPhone 13 thin case. It’s thin but protective.
Multiple new Macs could be “Unleashed“ at the Apple October event. Photo: Apple
Apple sent out invites Tuesday to its much-anticipated October product launch event. The tagline is “Unleashed,” and the streaming event almost certainly will bring the debut of redesigned MacBooks and perhaps an iMac running an updated Apple processor.
Cupertino could squeeze some other new products onto the agenda as well. The event is scheduled for October 18 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Here’s what to expect.
Get yours before the discount disappears. Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple’s awesome new MacBook Air with M1 chip is now more affordable than ever before, with up to $149.01 — the biggest discount yet — off the usual price on Amazon. Order yours today for as little as $849.99.
With the HyperDrive Dual 4K HDMI 3-in-1 USB-C Adapter you can easily connect a pair of displays to an M1 MacBook. Photo: Hyper
A pair of adapters just launched by Hyper let MacBooks with an Apple M1 processor connect to dual HDMI monitors. Apple says the macOS notebooks can only use one external display, but users found a workaround. And Hyper built this workaround into its latest accessories.
There’s a basic HyperDrive Dual 4K HDMI adapter, plus a second version that offers additional ports.
The first trailer for The Shrink Next Door introduces the characters that fuel this upcoming dark comedy based on true events. The limited series, which stars Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd and Kathryn Hahn, debuts November 12 on Apple TV+.
The two-minute clip released Tuesday introduces us to the wealthy Martin “Marty” Markowitz (Ferrell) and his longtime therapist Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf (Rudd), who uses his charm and friendliness for exploitation and manipulation.
Don't get your hopes up. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple is developing its own “Nintendo Switch style gaming console” with a hybrid design that “will outperform anything that Microsoft or Sony offers in 2021,” according to one very sketchy report citing unnamed sources.
The company has games “rivaling” Nintendo hits The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey that are “almost ready to go” to showcase the device, which will supposedly be powered by Apple Silicon.
Good riddance, Lightning connector. Photo: Ken Pillonel
I think most of us can agree that iPhone is long overdue a USB-C upgrade. But despite bringing the technology to Mac and iPad years ago, Apple seems reluctant to ditch Lightning for its smartphones. So, someone else did.
Robotics engineering student Ken Pillonel managed to replace the Lightning connector in his iPhone with a working USB-C connector. The mod allows for charging and data transfer — but it’s not one you’ll want to perform yourself.
The 2021 Tile Pro, Tile Slim and Tile Sticker have been upgraded to look and perform better. Photo: Tile
The new generation of Tile trackers for 2021 offer sleeker new designs, increased range, a louder ring and a new way for lost items to be found and returned.
Tile has had to step up its game now that it faces competition from Apple AirTag.
The Ampere Jetpack fits any iPhone 12 or 13 series handset. Photo: Ampere
As many folks know by now, the new iPhone 13 series has a re-shaped and enlarged camera bump. That means some magnetic battery packs may not fit properly. Accessories maker Ampere is rolling out its new Jetpack power bank to address that — it’s “optimized for iPhone 13” — while juicing your iPhone 12 or 13 with a full 15W of power. That’s great, as Apple limits many third-party chargers to 7.5W.