Expand the capabilities of your Mac or iPad with the OWC USB-C Travel Dock E. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The OWC USB-C Travel Dock E adds the most commonly used ports to your Mac or iPad. It lets you use an HDMI monitor, two USB-A accessories, Ethernet and more. And the stylish hub ready to be used in your office or on a business trip.
I put the accessory through a battery of tests. Read on to see how well it stood up.
UPDATE: The brilliant Elago Quattro bumper is now available in new color options, including shark gray and light pink, and it now supports 40mm Apple Watch models. Get yours today for just $11.99 from the Cult of Mac Store.
Don’t let your precious (and pricey) Apple Watch fend for itself in harsh environments. Pick up this tough Quattro Bumper Case from Elkson for essential protection against scuffs and shattered screens.
It protects the sides of your Apple Watch that are prone to scratching when you’re hard at work. It also has a lip that helps prevent its screen from rubbing up against anything rough.
You can get yours for Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, and Series 6 for just $11.99.
Maybe "1 cord to rule them all," but not replace them all. Photo: [email protected]
You’ve got to love somebody bragging about getting their computer setup’s cable management down to one cord, because it’s never really one cord. They don’t mean it literally. It’s just that one cord to a hub or dock helped reduce their previously tangled mess of cables splaying out all over the place.
A shortage in an iPhone 13 camera component is reportedly reducing production. Photo: Apple
Production of the new iPhone 13 series isn’t catching up to demand. A shortage of a critical component is keeping wait times long for many versions of the handset.
But heavy demand is also reportedly adding to the delays.
Dodocase offers fine leathers and textiles in its iPhone 13 case collection. Photo: Dodocase
Dodocase has come out with iPhone 13 series versions of its popular collection of leather and textile-based iPhone cases, including the Durable Wallet, Shockproof CardCase, Lorna Wallet, All-Leather Angle Viewer and custom-made options. Pricing starts at $45.
For a limited time only, just enter the code VIP15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off this fitness-focused smartwatch, making it just $33.99 (regularly $149).
How's your iPhone holding up after updating to iOS 15? Photo: Apple
Some iPhone models are being plagued by touchscreen issues under Apple’s newest iOS 15 firmware. The problem, which seems to affect iPhone 13 owners most, causes devices to not respond to touch inputs.
A restart temporarily fixes the issue, though it does appear to resurface again soon after. Some say that repeated touches can get the screen working normally again, though.
2021 iPad mini owners who are hoping for a fix for its mysterious “jelly scrolling” effect will be disappointed to learn that Apple considers this “normal behavior for LCD screens.”
Cupertino said uneven scrolling can occur because of the way in which its Liquid Retina displays refresh line by line. However, the behavior has not been spotted on other Apple devices with LCD screens, like the newest iPad Air.
Get the best performance when you need it most. Photo: Apple
Apple is working on a new “High Power Mode” that could boost MacBook performance when the device isn’t connected to a power source, according to the latest macOS Monterey beta.
The feature is thought to be similar to the “Pro Mode” that was first spotted in a macOS Catalina beta early last year. Pro Mode never made its public debut, but it seems Cupertino hasn’t given up on the idea.
Behold the iPhone 13 Pro, a true Goldilocks smartphone. Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
Is there such a thing as the fabled Goldilocks phone? You know, a phone that is just right? Not too big. Not too small. Great camera and screen. Amazing battery life.
Well, the new iPhone 13 Pro is that “just right” phone.
Mask-wearers must enter their passcode to unlock iPhone 13. Photo: Apple
Apple has promised to fix an iPhone 13 bug that prevents owners from using Unlock with Apple Watch. In the meantime, users can disable the feature to prevent an “Unable to Communicate with Apple Watch” error from appearing.
Unlock with Apple Watch was first introduced last April with iOS 14.5, giving iPhone users with Face ID the ability to easily unlock their devices while wearing a mask, which prevents facial recognition from working.
Update Sept. 28: iOS 15.1 beta 2 includes a fix for this problem. However, it’s not known when iOS 15.1 will be released to the public.
The folding MagSafe Duo wireless charger is compact and portable. Photo: Apple
You can charge your iPhone and your Apple Watch at the same time with Apple’s extremely portable wireless charger. During our VIP sale, the MagSafe Duo Charger is on sale for $114.99, more than 10% off its usual price.
Skydance Animation produced Blush about a stranded astronaut meeting an ethereal visitor. Coming soon to Apple TV+. Photo: Apple TV+
Apple and Skydance Animation teamed up to create Blush, the story of a stranded astronaut falling in love. The sci-fi short debuts October 1 on Apple TV+.
The trailer dropped Tuesday with a first look at the adorableness. Watch it now:
The Laut Crystal Matter 2.0 (Impkt) iPhone 13 case offers 22-foot drop protection. Photo: Laut
Accessories-maker Laut just delivered eight new iPhone 13 cases into the Cult of Mac Store, including two MagSafe-compatible options. Several of the models offer significant protection for your expensive new handset.
Updates to Keynote, Pages and Numbers help you out with remote presentations and work on the go. Photo: Apple
Apple updated its iWork suite of productivity apps — Keynote, Pages and Numbers — with new features Tuesday that enable users to make presentations in new ways and help them work better with documents on the go.
If your iPhone 13 won‘t connect to Verizon 5G, you’re not alone. But there’s a fix. Graphic: Cult of Mac
Verizon customers with a new iPhone 13 model might notice something missing: 5G. The faster cellular networking is a signature feature of the handset, and one nobody wants to live without. Fortunately, the answer is fairly simple. But it’s not something you’ll be able to fix all on your own.
Replacing the Lightning port with USB-C in the iPad mini 6 might seem like a minor change. It’s not. Photo: Apple
The just-released iPad mini is the latest Apple tablet to make the switch from Lightning to USB-C. That allows it to do quite a few things out of reach of its predecessors.
As a proud new owner of the device, you’ll surely want to make sure you’re living up to its potential. Here’s everything iPad mini owners need to know about USB-C.
If your iOS 15 update gets stuck on the Apple logo, try Tenorshare ReiBoot for Mac. Photo: Tenorshare
This iOS repair post is brought to you by Tenorshare ReiBoot for Mac.
Apple’s iPhones and other devices are known for their reliability, yet from time to time one of them gets stuck on the Apple logo while the device is starting up. This happened recently with people testing beta versions of iOS 15 software prior to its launch.
Apple spends years planning iPhone designs. Which is why iPhone 14 rumors are already circulating. Concept: ConceptsiPhone
When supposed features of the iPhone 14 leaked out in early September, some complained that the iPhone 13 wasn’t even out at the time. But an Apple VP revealed that the company starts deciding on new iPhone features a full three years before launch.
Which means Apple is probably already at work on iPhone 18. And most features of the 2022 model are almost certainly fixed.
Beats Flex wireless headphones are now $20 more expensive after Apple permanently raised their price. The buds went on sale last October priced at $49.99, and that price stuck until this week when it was increased to $69.99.
It’s not clear why Apple has made this move, but it could have something to do with rising supply chain costs across the component industry.
10 websites can have a lifetime of hosting for only $70. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
As much work as it is, building a website isn’t the only thing you need to do to establish your web presence. You also need to find somewhere secure and stable to host it, and that’s exactly what StartHost Web Hosting gives you.
You can host one, 10, 25 or unlimited websites with StartHost for $30, $70, $120 or $200 during our VIP Sale.
Frequent crashes have become the norm for some users. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
If you haven’t yet upgraded to Safari 15 for macOS, you’re one of the lucky ones. The latest version of Apple’s web browser is frustrating users with a plethora of bugs that cause repeated crashes. However, there are fixes you can try.
Safari 15 comes bundled with macOS Monterey, which is still in beta testing ahead of its public debut later this fall. It’s also available as a standalone upgrade for those running macOS Big Sur and Catalina.
The 2020 MacBook Air is expected to be replaced with a considerable upgrade. But it’ll be a while. Photo: Apple
A MacBook Air with 13.3-inch mini-LED display is reportedly a bit farther away that previously thought. An analyst predicts it will go into production in time for a fall 2022 release, not a summer one.
But they’ll be new macOS laptops long before then. Apple is widely expected to launch a pair of redesigned MacBook Pro models with mini-LED and an updated M-series processor possibly as soon as October 2021.
Not matter what type of connection you need, this hybrid charging cable delivers. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
You don’t need a different charging cable for each of your devices — even if you’re carrying Apple and Android devices as well as other gear. If you use the InCharge Charging Cable, you can get six charging options for iPhone and Androids
And it’ll only cost you $21.99 for a limited time.
Totallee's iPhone 13 cases are thin and light. Photo: Totallee
With many new iPhones 13s already shipped to customers and many more on the way, now’s the time for folks to find the right case to protect their new investment. Accessories makers have obliged with many, many choices, from minimalistic to stylish to super-tough.
We offer a top 10 list below, but not a ranked one, because that would be comparing apples and oranges, so to speak. Several different types of cases are included.