You can't miss the event in the Music app. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Kanye West’s Countdown to Donda event is now live and taking over Apple Music. The stream is being promoted prominently inside the Music app on iPhone, iPad and Mac ahead of Donda’s official debut on August 6.
Don't be fooled by these pricey slime simulators. Photo: App Store
App Store users and developers are unhappy with Apple’s decision to promote a number of scam ASMR apps this week.
Some, which are clearly designed to try to fool unwitting children into handing over their parents’ cash, come with incredibly expensive weekly subscriptions that end up costing as much as AU$676 a year.
Never run out of storage on your phone again With this game-changing offline backup. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
There’s only one thing worse than seeing the dreaded ‘iPhone Storage Full’ notification on your device: seeing the dreaded ‘iCloud Storage Full’ notification.
Save up to $124 on an iPhone 12 mini or 12 Pro refurb for a limited time only. Woot is offering “grade A,” factory unlocked units from as little as $574.99. Various color options are available with up to 128GB of storage.
The first two episodes land on August 6. Photo: Apple
Mr. Corman, the new series starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, just got its very first trailer ahead of its Apple TV+ debut. The two-minute clip gives us a taste of what’s to come from the “darkly funny, oddly beautiful” comedy.
Starting with four months of Apple News+ for free. Photo: Apple
Apple Card users can now enjoy exclusive offers on Apple services and more. This month’s promotion gives you four months of Apple News+ absolutely free, as well as “unlimited coffee with an offer from Panera.”
Conversation Boost in iOS 15 lets AirPods enhance the audio in face-to-face communication. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
Apple this week rolled out its second AirPods Pro beta, adding Conversation Boost for the first time. The new feature, designed for those with hearing impairments, can be used to amplify the voice of a person you’re talking to.
Here’s how to get a separation alert if you leave behind your Mac, iPhone or other Apple gear. Image: Cult of Mac
With iOS 15, your iPhone can warn you if you’ve left your Mac at the office. Or in a hotel room, restaurant, plane… wherever. Separation alerts are one of the better features of Apple’s operating system upgrade.
Give your TV a makeover with these smart voice-controlled backlights. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Sometimes a little goes a long way — and that goes for game-changing gadgets, too. One example? LED backlighting for your TV. It may look like something from a billionaire rapper’s episode of MTV Cribs, but you’d be surprised at how affordable the wow-factor effect actually is.
Tim Cook is in 8th place on Bloomberg‘s list of highest paid CEOs and executives. Illustration: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the best paid U.S. executives according to a new report. He pulled in a whopping $265 million in 2020 from his salary, bonus, and stock awards.
But that’s chump change compared to what Elon Musk made.
The Apple TV+ version of Come from Away includes an cast with members of the original and current Broadway productions.
The filmed version of the Tony-winning hit musical Come from Away will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on September 10. It will star a cast led by members of the Broadway show, and be directed by Christopher Ashley, who directed the original Broadway production.
Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC McLaren Edition are some racy earphones. Photo: Klipsch
Founded in 1946 and known for quality speakers, Klipsch celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Part of that blowout features the launch of two new sets of earphones offering not only active noise cancellation (ANC) but artificial intelligence (AI)-based gestures and a new sound-enhancement system.
Thad K's setup features 69 different pieces of gear. Photo: Thad K
Thad K, a 63-year-old project lead and analyst for a U.S. Department of Energy contractor for the past 37 years, recently won an Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker from Cult of Mac. The little speaker had no idea what a legion of tech equipment it was about to join — 69 pieces of gear in Stockton, California.
Doppler for Mac makes listening to your own music collection easy. Photo: Doppler
If you like listening to your own library of music and want support for hi-res file formats, Doppler for Mac could be for you. It’s now available, joining the popular Doppler for iPhone app.
Images and videos get deleted after they've been seen. Photo: WhatsApp
You can now send disappearing images and videos on WhatsApp that can be viewed only once. The new feature, aptly named “View Once,” takes cues from similar disappearing message options from the likes of Snapchat.
Learn cyber security as you protect your data with this VPN. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Within these past few years, we’ve spent more time online than ever. If you’re looking for an exciting and stable new career, the demand for cybersecurity has exploded over the past year as well — and in order to meet the increasing demand, the cybersecurity workforce needs to grow by a whopping 62%. This VPN Unlimited and Infosec4TC Platinum Cybersecurity Course Membership is a way for you to learn the ins and outs of cybersecurity, all while protecting your data and encrypting your internet connection.
Hold off on purchasing premium apps and games for now. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple this week informed developers that it is updating App Store pricing in line with foreign tax and exchange rate changes.
The adjustments will bring discounts to users in the U.K. and across Europe, while others will see price increases. The move will affect the price of apps and other digital content, but not auto-renewable subscriptions.
Before and after lens flare has been removed. Photo: Doubleluckstur
Apple’s newest iOS 15 beta automatically removes lens flare in iPhone photos. The feature, first spotted by testers, appears to work under certain conditions as part of the Camera app’s post processing tricks.
Get your hands on the Pegasus detector today. Photo: iMazing
Worried your iPhone may have been infected with Pegasus spyware that’s being used by governments to spy on people? You can now use the free Pegasus detector built into iMazing to find out if your handset is safe.
It's now easier to find what you're shopping for. Images: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple on Tuesday rolled out a fresh new look for its online store, with a dedicated “Store” tab that makes everything easier to find. The company calls it “the best way to buy the products you love.”
The Brydge 12.9 Max+ is stronger competition for the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro than many might realize. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
While the Apple Magic Keyboard is an outstanding way to transform an iPad Pro into laptop, it’s not necessarily the best option. The Brydge 12.9 Max+ is also a very capable keyboard case for Apple’s premier tablet. I use both and pitted them against each other. And I found definite advantages to Brydge’s offering.
Mophie's powerstation go rugged line charges, jump starts and lights the way. Photo: Mophie
This week we’re giving away four rugged and powerful battery packs from Mophie’s powerstation go rugged lineup.
Mophie’s go rugged portable batteries aren’t just for iPhones and iPads. They are powerful enough to start full-size vehicles, including trucks and boats.
There are four different styles to choose from: a flashlight-cum-battery pack; one with a built-in air pump; one that can power small appliances; and a super portable pack that can still fire up a monster truck.
If you want to be super prepared and fully charged, make sure and enter this week’s giveaway. Four lucky winners will each win one powerstation go rugged portable battery.
The wait for a newest 12.9-inch iPad Pro is fairly short. But there is one if you buy it from Apple and most places. Photo: Apple
Those eager to get the 12.9-inch version of the 2021 iPad Pro still face a week+ wait when ordering from Apple. But the situation has improved — not too long ago, the wait stretched for a month or more.
Optimize your device with some great software on sale. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
The right software can make the difference between your Mac or iPhone being a diverse tool for any situation or a really expensive paperweight. The problem is that finding high-quality apps and software can be really hard. And what you find might end up being more expensive than you’re willing to pay.
With that in mind, here are some affordable apps that you will find useful every day. And they’re all 60% off if you use the code ANNUAL60 during our Semi-Annual Sale event!