Picture-in-picture YouTube videos ... coming sometime to iPad. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
YouTube repeated an earlier promise to allow all iPhone users in the U.S. to watch video from its application in a small window while another app is open. And it expanded on the commitment by promising iPad will be included too.
But exactly when this will happen is a bit up the air.
It’ll cost publishers a bit less to participate in Apple News. Photo: Apple
A new Apple News Partner Program allows subscription news publications to provide their content to the Apple News app while paying a lower than usual share of the revenue coming from customers. Companies that choose to participate will have to give Apple 15% of subscription fees in the first year — half the usual amount.
This move is apparently in response to complaints from big publications about Apple’s cut.
Apple donations through August 29 plus content collections help celebrate 105 years of America's national parks. Photo: Austin Mann Photography/Apple
With the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) turning 105 years old, Apple said today it will donate $10 for purchases of its products from official sales points to the National Park Foundation (NPF) through August 29. The Cupertino tech giant will also share new ways for customers to learn about and celebrate America’s parks.
The new bands fit 41mm and 45mm Apple Watch models. Photo: DuanRui/Majin Bu
New bands for a larger Apple Watch models have appeared in leaked photos ahead of this year’s Series 7 upgrade.
The images, from two different sources and of two different band variants, hint at new 41mm and 45mm size options. They’ve surfaced just days after a tipster claimed Apple’s next Watch refresh will pack larger screen sizes.
Live spam-free with this text and call blocker. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
We all know how annoying it is to be barraged by spam texts and calls. In fact, robocalling, scam texting and fraud phone calls are so problematic, there’s an iPhone setting that blocks any unknown numbers from getting through to you.
But blocking unknown numbers isn’t perfect, especially if you’re waiting for a delivery, need a health care provider to return your call, or use your phone for business (like scheduling new clients).
Journey's Magnetic Wireless Charger features a premium leather covering. Photo: Journey
Melbourne, Australia-based Journey makes electronics accessories designed to evoke the aesthetic appeal of the Australian landscape. And its handsome Magnetic Wireless Charger and practical Magnetic Wireless Car Charger could keep your iPhone 12 powered up all the way across the Outback — if it came to that.
We were right all along? Photo: EverythingApplePro
We’ve all been referring to Apple’s next-generation iPhone lineup as “iPhone 13” for months now. And according to a spy shot published by one leaker this week, we’ve been right on the money.
Despite suggestions Apple might change its naming convention for iPhone this fall due to superstition around the number 13, it looks like Cupertino isn’t (fortunately!) going to take any notice of that.
Apple chip-maker TSMC is increasing prices by as much as 20%. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
iPhone 13 may not be as affordable as iPhone 12, after all. A new report claims Apple is planning to hike prices for its next-generation smartphone lineup to cover the rising costs of its powerful chipsets.
Apple’s primary chip supplier, TSMC, has reportedly notified all customers that it will be increasing prices by as much as 20%, starting in January 2022.
Private Relay protects your online privacy. It’s the best part of Apple’s new iCloud+. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
A major new privacy feature of iOS 15 won‘t be ready when the update goes out to iPhones. iCloud Private Relay will mask users’ IP addresses so they can’t be tracked. But it needs additional time for beta testing.
The novel The Changeling is being adapted into an Apple TV+ horror series. Photo: One World
The selection of horror series on Apple TV+ is about to grow now that the streaming service picked up The Changeling. LaKeith Stanfield will star in the story of fatherhood, marriage, mythic monsters and racism.
No matter how hard you are on your gear, you aren‘t going to destroy the OWC Envoy Pro FX. The 2 terabyte SSD is waterproof and offers military-level drop toughness. Plus the USB-C accessory supports Thunderbolt 3 so data transfers are super fast.
I put the solid state drive through testing. Here’s how it stood up.
This bundle including Rosetta Stone is on sale for nearly $700 off. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
If folding the laundry can take a full hour, how are you going to find time to learn a new language, read new things, or just improve your quality of life? For now, you can’t buy more time, so the next best thing is to find ways to make the things you want to do more efficient, rewarding, and accessible. To that end, The Ultimate Productivity Lifetime Subscription Bundle Ft. Rosetta Stone gives you a subscription to the legendary language app, a way to get through your reading list in no time, and a VPN that can’t be beat. All of this is on sale for $159.20 if you use the code ROSETTA20, and then you’ll also get $10 in store credit for spending $50 or more!
An AR app created for “For All Mankind” scored Apple TV+ an Emmy Award. Screenshot: Apple TV+
Two Apple TV+ shows won Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday. For All Mankind: Time Capsule won for Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media while Calls won for Outstanding Motion Design.
These juried awards were announced ahead of the regular Emmy ceremony that’s happening in mid-September.
Everything you need at a stellar price. Photo: Speidel
Every AirPods owners should have a few essential accessories to keep their precious buds protected and prevent them from getting lost. This awesome bundle from Speidel includes everything you need — and it’s a steal.
You get a shock-absorbent case, silicone ear tips for a more secure fit, a strap that keeps both AirPods together at all times, and a second hardcover case that lets you carry everything together.
The GameSir X2 Lightning wraps a game controller around your iPhone. Photo: GameSir
On-screen game controls can be hard to use, but the GameSir X2 Lightning Mobile Gaming Controller adds physical buttons and joysticks to your iPhone. This newly-launched version includes a Lightning connector, making Bluetooth unnecessary.
In a related development, the GameSir F7 Claw Tablet Game Controller for larger devices is now available on Amazon.
Incase's new Reform Hardshell protects your 13-inch MacBook Pro in more ways than one. Photo: Incase
Incase has rolled out a new hardshell case to help protect your 13-inch MacBook Pro. The new Reform Hardshell for MacBook features a co-mold design and four-foot drop protection. It also has what the Irvine, California-based company called “first to market” antimicrobial protection.
Dogs, cats and even dirty cattle will look great with these Portrait tips. Photo: Apple
The latest “Today at Apple” video just hit YouTube, showing iPhone owners how to snap stunning Portrait photos of their pets. The tutorial features tips from award-winning photographer and animal advocate Sophie Gamand.
An Apple II manual from 1980 inscribed by Steve Jobs sold at auction for nearly $800,000. Photo: RR Auction
An old, spiral-bound, somewhat stained Apple II computer manual from 1980 went under the hammer at auction the other day. When all was said and done, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay had the winning bid for the thing — $787,484.
A pair of 25-inch ultrawide monitors and three other displays connect to an M1 MacBook Pro. Photo: [email protected]
Redditor Parmg100 runs his M1 MacBook Pro with enough displays to make most Mac owners do a doubletake. He said he manages to connect five displays, including two ultrawide monitors. Naturally, Redditors showed some curiosity about how he does it, given the MacBook Pro’s limitation on connecting external displays.
Anyone can access the feature in beta. Screenshot: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
iCloud+ subscribers can now start using custom domain names with iCloud Mail. The new feature, announced at WWDC 2021 alongside iOS and iPadOS 15, just rolled out in beta with support for up to five custom domains.
Travel is a main reason why a digital vaccine certificate on your iPhone could come in handy. Photo: VaxYes
Now that you’ve got the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer, Moderna or Johson & Johnson, how do you prove it?
Well, you can carry around your vaccination card just in case you need it to travel or gain entry to a gathering place, job or in-person event. Or you can take a few minutes and add a secure digital vaccine certificate, or passport, to Apple Wallet on your iPhone. We’ll show you how.
You need a YouTube Premium subscription. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Google has begun rolling out official Picture in Picture support for YouTube on iPhone. It’s just an “experimental” feature for now, but it works as intended — giving you the ability to watch videos in a small window above other apps.
Oh, and there’s a rather large catch. You can only use the feature right now if you cough up for a YouTube Premium subscription.
This adapter lets you charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Macbook with one device. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
You shouldn’t need to carry around a different charger for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and MacBook. The point of technology is to make things easier, which also means not making you stuff a bunch of charging blocks into your bag. If you want to keep all of your Apple devices charged while you’re out, then the Charwego Universal Power Adapter is the way to go. This powerful charger can power up five devices at the same time, will fit into almost any outlet, and is on sale for $34.99 in black or blue.
The wait for Apple’s next-generation iPhone lineup could end in less than a month. A new report, citing information from a Chinese retailer, claims iPhone 13 will make its big debut on September 17, followed by AirPods 3.
TestFlight, the Apple platform developers can use to distribute beta versions of their apps, just hit the Mac for the first time. It’s available only to developers for now, and it requires macOS Monterey.
Apple is also allowing developers to submit beta releases of their macOS apps to App Store Connect, which wasn’t possible before.