Apple TV+ picked up Bad Monkey, a detective drama based on a popular novel. Photo: Grand Central Publishing
Vince Vaughn is the latest star set to appear on Apple TV+. The streaming service picked up Bad Monkey, a detective drama starring Vaughn and written by Bill Lawrence, who co-created Apple’s hit Ted Lasso.
iOS 14 just keeps going and going. Next on the docket is apparently iOS 14.8. Photo: Apple
Don’t think iOS 14 is ready to ride off into the sunset. There’s strong evidence there could still be another version released, even as Apple works on iOS 15. But it’s not clear what will be in iOS 14.8.
Give your Apple Watch and iPhone a safe and stylish place to charge and avoid unfriendly plastics with this brilliant charging dock from Limited77. Made entirely from bamboo, it looks great and it’s incredibly sustainable.
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A smaller notch isn’t the feature most potential iPhone 13 buyers are looking forward to. Not even close. Artists concept: Cult of Mac
Apple has yet to unveil the iPhone 13 but a survey shows that nearly half of current iPhone users are ready to upgrade. The potential buyers are making the decisions are apparently based on rumored features, and the survey totals which ones people are most looking forward to.
An M1 Mac mini and M1 MacBook Air power this Mac gaming setup. Photo: [email protected]
Given the dominance of PCs in the gaming world for various reasons, it’s refreshing to see somebody purpose-building a Mac computer setup for gaming. Sweden-based Redditor Raka_ny put one together with an M1 Mac mini, an M1 MacBook Air and assorted peripherals.
Bag yours before the discount disappears! Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
Pick up the newest Apple Pencil for iPad with a generous $30 off the usual price from Best Buy. The saving applies to brand-new units backed by a one-year Apple warranty, which are now just $99.
The discount won’t last long, so enjoy it while you can.
Aged between 12 and 17? Get vaccinated to get yours. Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
Washington, D.C., says it will give teens free AirPods — and the chance to win even bigger prizes — for receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
The promotion, which hopes to encourage widespread adoption for the vaccine among youths, applies to those aged 12 to 17 who get their first shot at one of three sites throughout the city.
LiveWebinar Pro is the most advanced award-winning webinar platform out there. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The tools we use to work and learn online are improving every day, and one area that is getting some much-needed attention is the platforms we can use for webinars. The software that has been available in the past made it possible for people to meet, work, and share information online, but it didn’t often make that process easier. Webinars have been around for a long time, but only recently is the technology at a point where it is this easy and efficient to host events online. LiveWebinar Pro is an award-winning webinar platform that gives you so much control over every stage of your experience, and right now a lifetime subscription is on sale for $99.99.
Apple could be making 800,000 units a month by late November. Photo: Apple
Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro models, which are expected to be the first Mac units with mini-LED displays, have entered mass production ahead of their official debut, according to a new report.
The new 14- and 16-inch machines, which could also ship with revamped designs and even faster Apple Silicon chips, are scheduled to arrive before the end of the year.
But we'll have to wait a while for it. Photo: Apple
Apple TV engineers say “there isn’t much optimism” over the company’s weak living room hardware strategy, but there plans to change it with new devices, according to a new report from one reliable reporter.
Cupertino is still planning a combined Apple TV, HomePod and FaceTime camera — but it is not expected to appear until “around 2023.”
Apple defends its plan to scan user photos for child sexual abuse imagery in a newly published FAQ that aims to quell growing concerns from privacy advocates.
The document provides “more clarity and transparency,” Apple said, after noting that “many stakeholders including privacy organizations and child safety organizations have expressed their support” for the move.
The FAQ explains the differences between child sexual abuse imagery scanning in iCloud and the new child-protection features coming to Apple’s Messages app. It also reassures users that Apple will not entertain government requests to expand the features.
This iOS device manager will backup your files, move music and more with this great deal. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
For how useful a lot of our mobile devices are, keeping them updated, organized, and safe can be a lot of work. Between backing up your data, managing your apps, updating your music, and even just cleaning up your message folders, there’s a lot to do with mobile devices that isn’t actually using them. iMazing makes all of those necessary, but tedious tasks a lot easier, and it works for iPhone, iPad, and your computer. Right now, iMazing iOS Device Manager is on sale with coverage for two devices at $20, three devices for $25, and five for $30.
Whether you want to bring technology to your hobby or boost productivity, this week’s Awesome Apps are worth checking out! Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
The “Shazam for bird sounds” and a genius way to digitize your pin collection kick off the “Awesome Apps of the Week” series this week. On top of that, a couple of interesting new productivity apps to simplify your calendar, task list, email, and notes. And best of all, they’re all free, so you can’t go wrong with any of them.
A new IMDb TV app offers thousands of classic movies and series. It’s free but advertiser supported. Photo: Amazon
Looking for something budget-friendly to do this weekend? IMDb TV offers thousands of free classic movies and series. It costs nothing, and a version for iPhone and iPad debuted recently.
The service from Amazon includes hit shows like Mad Men, Chicago Fire and Lost. Movies currently available include How to Train Your Dragon, Boyz n’ The Hood, Wolf of Wallstreet, A Beautiful Mind and many more.
Create and animate with Amberlight 2. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
As beautiful as your art and animation might be, sometimes you just want a complex splash of color that folds in on itself in an infinite, scintillating spiral. Other times you might just want a cool image for a space scene. Regardless of the reason, a program that can help design fractal-generated images, backgrounds, effects, and animations can add a lot to your work, and that’s exactly what Amberlight 2 does.
Games, comics, stickers -- the new Bat-Tech app for iOS packs a lot of fun. Photo: Warner Bros.
On Thursday Warner Bros. launched its DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition app for iOS, aimed at kids aged 6 to 12 (but who’s counting?). The app comes loaded with exclusive Batman content, mini-games, augmented reality (AR) filters and digital comic books.
In 2021, there are no retail Apple Stores in India. Photo: Apple
Apple’s long struggle to open a retail store in India isn’t over yet. The iPhone-maker had planned to throw open the doors of a brick-and-mortar location in Mumbai in 2021, but it’s now reportedly been delayed by COVID-19.
Float up, leap high and raise the roof in Super Leap Day. Photo: Nitrome
There’s no reason leap day should only happen once every four years. With Nitrome’s Super Leap Day, it can be every day! This fast-paced one-button platformer offers a new level to play every single day.
And it’s not the only game to debut on Apple Arcade this Friday. A pair of classic titles are also available for subscribers at no additional cost.
Would you say this setup is minimalistic, or something else? Photo: [email protected]
Along with a photo of an extremely spare, or even bare, computer setup, Redditor Leftover_Waffle titled their recent post with the question, “Do you guys like minimalism?” Then they walked away and let the comments pour in.
The move will turn everybody’s iPhone into an “iNarcs,” Snowden said on Twitter. “If they can scan for kiddie porn today, they can scan for anything tomorrow.” The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is also against the plan.
Fewer people are interesting in building Apple products. Photo: Apple
Apple’s manufacturing partners are reportedly competing for staff as they ramp up for “iPhone 13” production in the coming months.
Foxconn, Luxshare, and Lens Technology are said to be among the assemblers offering incentives — including larger bonuses — to attract new staff. Competition has increased following a decline in interest in the work.
Use this portable photo studio anywhere you go. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Whether you’re launching your own ecommerce store, want to showcase small products, or just take amazing photos of food, jewelry and more, it can be tricky to take the right pictures to showcase your work. If you’re trying to take professional-quality photos for a website or portfolio, sometimes even the best natural lighting and your iPhone alone just aren’t going to cut it. This FlashBooth 2.0 Portable Photo Studio is the perfect setup to take high quality images of food, jewelry, gadgets and more.
Debra Winger deserves better than what Joseph Gordon-Levitt delivers. Photo: Apple TV+
With new Apple TV+ series Mr. Corman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt returns to our screens after a brief hiatus and well … I can’t say I was ready to have him back. A few more years in the deep freeze might have taught him no one’s interested in the foibles of a white man trying to navigate sexual politics in 2021.
Coinbase, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, now lets you buy assets using Apple Pay. The new payment method appears with you have a Mastercard or Visa debit card added to the Wallet app.
What’s more, Coinbase is making it faster to cash out up to $100,000.