The OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip for MagSafe offers better gaming with the convenience of magnets. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip for MagSafe uses magnets to connect your iPhone to your Xbox controller. It’s quick but secure. And you can easily rotate between landscape and portrait orientation.
I played a bunch of different games over the weekend using this accessory. Here’s why I like it.
This premier VPN offers military-grade encryption at an affordable price. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
There are plenty of threats to your data and privacy lingering on the internet these days. Using a reliable, top-rated security solution like this HotSpot Shield VPN Premium Subscription can protect your personal information from hackers and spyware alike.
The array of security solutions is vast, but HotSpot is an easy pick, especially if you love to stream content or torrent.
If you want an iPhone 13 anytime soon, procrastination on ordering isn’t such a good idea. Photo: Apple
If you want an iPhone 13 in the next few weeks, you’d probably better order it soon. And for some variations, it’s already too late to have it delivered before October.
And an analyst says the wait times indicate that Apple’s latest is selling better than its predecessor.
The MagSafe Silicone Case is just one of many cases Elago offers for iPhone 13. Photo: Elago
If you’re the proud owner of a new iPhone 13 series smartphone — whether you have it in hand or just set for delivery — don’t forget to protect it. Elago’s new lineup of iPhone 13 cases include past favorite designs and innovative new styles.
You can grab Elago’s new iPhone 13 cases in the Cult of Mac Store — via the direct link under each item below — or at Elago or Amazon.
iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch just got a heap of new features. Photo: Apple
If you’ve been eagerly waiting for iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8 since June, then rejoice! Everyone can finally install them. iPad gets plenty of new features, while iPhone and Apple Watch get a handful of nice improvements.
Here are the cool enhancements you can look forward to, whether you jump on the updates Monday or decide to wait.
Two generally reliable sources now say the iPhone 14 will have a hole punch camera. Artists concept: Cult of Mac
A trusted analyst has backed up a recent leak that the iPhone 14 will replace the screen notch with a hole punch camera. And there are other significant changes reportedly coming in the 2022 model.
But TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo pushed back his prediction for when some much-anticipated features will reach the iPhone.
Not bad for something stashed in the corner of your kid's room. Photo: [email protected]
In the ongoing discussion about whether a gargantuan ultra-wide monitor beats dual monitors or vice versa, some people still chime in favoring one modest display to either of the above choices. Of course, these days, “modest” can mean in excess of 30 inches, plus a lot of bells and whistles.
This Apple Certified Support Professional course will teach you to use your Mac to its full potential. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
After working through this Apple Certified Support Professional course, you’ll be able to use your Mac how it was meant to be used. Get certified for real Apple support with this 12-hour course, on sale now for $30.
If you’re planning to pick up the awesome new iPad mini, don’t buy it from Apple. Amazon is already offering almost $40 off the latest model, reducing its starting price from $499 to just $459.99.
Apple TV+ on Sunday became the first streaming service to pick up an Emmy Award in a program category, thanks to lovable football-cum-soccer coach Ted Lasso.
The series scooped prizes for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series.
Don't ask Apple. Ask UPS. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple has already begun shipping iPhone 13 and 13 Pro preorders ahead of their official debut on Friday, September 24. However, it takes Cupertino a long time to send out shipping notifications.
If you’re tracking your iPhone 13’s preorder status through the Apple website or Apple Store app, chances are you’re still seeing a “preparing to ship” notice. But in actual fact, it’s likely your new handset has already begun its journey to you. Here’s how to find out if your new handset is on the move.
Itching to get your hands on iPhone 13 and 13 Pro? There’s no way to make your preorder arrive earlier, unfortunately. But it is possible to take a deeper look at what you have to look forward to with Apple’s new guided tour video.
The seven-minute feature, uploaded to YouTube over the weekend, highlights the differences between each of the four iPhone 13 variants, and provides a look at new features like Cinematic mode, ProMotion, and lots more.
It's not the only iOS 15 feature we'll have to wait longer for. Photo: Apple
It seems Find My network support for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max won’t roll out with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 as originally planned. Apple says the feature, which can make lost headphones easier to find, will be available “later this fall.”
Once the Find My network is enabled for the high-end headphones, another iPhone, iPad or Mac owner in the vicinity of the lost item can can passively update your gear’s general location. The Find My network functionality makes the feature far my powerful by tapping the millions of Apple devices in use around the world.
This portable gadget will turn your laptop into a triple-screen display. And you can grab it with a lifetime VPN for 25% off. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Whether you’ve made the shift to working from home or you simply want to maximize your desk setup, being able to turn your laptop into a triple-screen display — and having best-in-class VPN protection — is the ultimate way to do it.
With this bundle, you can immerse yourself in a new language (or two) for maximum learning. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If you want to learn a language and listen to quality instruction with equally high-quality audio, then the Lifetime Language Learning Bundle is the place to start. On sale for $50, this bundle gives you the chance to learn two new languages using uTalk, and it comes with some great wireless earbuds from xFyro.
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Macs have always been known for their stability and ease of use. But even the most perfect operating system can collect a few cobwebs or start to feel slow after years of use. BuhoCleaner for Mac is designed to clear out the junk and get your Mac back in fighting shape in just a few clicks.
STM Goods MagLoop gives you clever options for handling your iPhone. Photo: STM Goods
Accessories brand STM Goods rolled out a new line of MagSafe-compatible accessories Friday that it said helps users keep organized while securely handling and quickly charging up their iPhones. They’re called the MagLoop, the MagArm and the MagPod.
On Tuesday Speck Products unveiled its latest line of slim, durable, MagSafe-compatible cases for the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, as well as some iPad cases.
Fight monsters — and maybe Dracula — in Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls on Apple Arcade. Screenshot: Konami
A classic vampire hunting video game series is back from the dead, and it’s only on Apple Arcade. Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls includes beloved characters but there’s new story full of side-scrolling action.
It’s joined by the release of Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure on Apple’s gaming service.
If you buy Apple Watch Series 3 in 2021, you're probably going to regret it. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
It’s about time Cupertino gave Apple Watch Series 3 the boot instead of allowing more customers to suffer. The nearly 4-year-old smartwatch isn’t just showing its age on the outside. It’s also painfully slow. And with just 8GB of internal storage, it’s more trouble than it’s worth.
Priced at $199, Apple Watch 3 offers iPhone users a slightly more affordable gateway into Apple’s smartwatch ecosystem — but it’s one everybody should avoid walking through.
Anker's handsome new PowerWave Select+ MagSafe charger arrives just in time for iPhone 13. Photo: Anker
Anker expanded its ranks of MagSafe-compatible accessories Thursday with a charger all dressed up for iPhone 13’s arrival. The new Anker PowerWave Select+ features a premium fabric covering on an aluminum frame.
Ready for another season of network TV skullduggery? We are!
Mitch is gone. Hannah is dead. Alex wants out. Cory wants in! The Morning Show, Apple TV+’s flagship series about the diabolical inner workings of a network news operation, kicks off its second season Friday. And the highs and lows are just as broad as you remember them.
Stars Jennifer Anniston, Billy Crudup and Reese Witherspoon return for another go-round in the show-about-a-show. Can they keep the lights on without Steve Carell on the set? Can they ensure the future of the United Broadcast Association? Are people even still watching the morning news?!?
The Apple Cinema Display is nice, but the Harmon Kardon SoundSticks really grab the eye. Photo: [email protected]
Sometimes on a Friday — or really any day of the week — we like to go back in time with an old-school cool Mac computer setup. That is, when we can find something on the retro side to feature. Luckily, today we found one.
The GoPro Hero10 Black action camera features a new processor. Photo: GoPro
GoPro rolled out the new version of its flagship action camera Thursday, the GoPro Hero10 Black. Its new GP2 processor enables significant improvements in video capture and image quality over previous models, the company said.
Get deep discounts on software activation keys at CdkeySales.com Photo: CdkeySales
This Microsoft software activation key sale post is brought to you by CdkeySales.com.
Previous sales events from CdkeySales.com offering Cult of Mac readers a special 20% discount on already-low-priced software activation keys have been extended further into the fall season. You can still get genuine lifetime Windows 10 Pro for only $16 — or the two-PC version for just $28.18 — among other great deals on Microsoft operating system and productivity products.