All-around protection with an antimicrobial coating. Photo: Casetify
Keep your iPhone clean, protected and looking snake-tacular with these cool Python cases from Casetify. They’re impact-resistant yet super-slim, and finished with an antimicrobial coating that eliminates 99% of bacteria.
They’re also MagSafe compatible, so you won’t have to worry about shedding your wireless charger.
There’s never been a better time to bag a 16-inch MacBook Pro. Amazon just slashed up to $499.01 off the price of Apple’s top-of-the-line notebook, reducing it to its lowest price to date.
Bag yours before this beast of a discount disappears.
Long before there was the iPhone, users in France had another connected device with which they could do everything from check movie listings or the weather to chatting with other users or booking vacations: The Minitel.
Pre-dating the World Wide Web by several years, the Minitel was a French videotex online service that could be accessed through the phone line. It was used by tens of millions of people in France. Among those who gave it a go? None other than Apple co-founder Steve Jobs — who once got a unit sent to the U.S. so he could put it through its paces.
Unlock the power to download Youtube videos to your Mac with this award-winning software Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
There’s no question that there’s a seemingly never-ending amount of great content to suit all tastes across YouTube, Twitch and other platforms. But streaming everything you want to watch on the go will use a huge amount of cell phone data — and that can make staying up to date with your favorite channels difficult when you’re not connected to WiFi.
No turning back! Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
Apple’s stopped signing iOS 14.6 after releasing iOS 14.7. That means that, if you’ve upgraded to the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, it’s too late to turn back. (Although, to be fair, why would you want to?)
Apple TV+ season debut was cause for optimism. Photo: Apple TV+
Ted Lasso is, as far as awards and cultural relevance goes, the biggest hit Apple TV+ has had yet. Last week, season two of the heart-warming comedy debuted on Apple’s streaming service — and, well, it’s a smash hit so far.
According to Deadline, citing data from Apple, it was Apple TV+’s biggest premiere day ever, largest opening weekend to date, and no. 1 debut across all series and movies. That’s pretty impressive.
Elon Musk took a couple of potshots at Apple during Tesla’s Monday earnings call. The Tesla and SpaceX boss started by claiming that Apple uses more cobalt in its batteries than Tesla. He later on talked about “walled gardens” in tech, and fake-coughed while saying Apple’s name.
This isn’t the first time that Musk, who currently has a net worth of $160 billion, has dissed Apple.
The Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini is quite small for something that doubles the battery life of an Phone 12. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Double your iPhone 12’s battery life by attaching the Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini. The two devices connect magnetically with Apple’s MagSafe system, and power flows wirelessly. It’s really simple.
I took the 5000 mAh power bank on a recent holiday to truly put it to the test. It came though with flying colors. And it costs far, far less than Apple’s similar MagSafe Power Bank.
The MOFT x Popl is a convenient stand and communications device. Photo: MOFT
Accessories brand MOFT and software startup Popl have released the new MOFT x Popl Tap-to-Connect Stand & Grip. It’s a small smartphone stand that uses software to let you share information easily.
The next iPad mini could have a larger display than any of its predecessors. But still stay “mini.” Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The iPad mini 6 screen will increase to 8.3 inches, according to a report from a display industry expert. This is just the latest leak to indicate that Apple is about to dramatically improve the design of its smallest tablet.
A larger screen should make the computer easier and more fun to use. Especially as the whole device will reportedly stay about the same size.
Keep your Safari browsing habits a secret. Image: Apple/Cult of Mac
iCloud Private Relay is a new privacy feature baked into iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey that’s designed to hide your browsing habits inside Safari. Here’s how you can enable or disable it on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Strap on this carry-on with all your tech for your next flight. Photo: WaterField Designs
Although you never know when Covid-19 lockdowns may keep you on the ground, WaterField Designs’ new Air Travel Backpack may make you want to take flight asap. Use it to pack up a couple of laptops, cables and accessories — and maybe a change of clothes or two — and go.
Moment M(Force) cases offer MagSafe support for the iPhone 11 series. Photo: Moment
Photography accessories specialist Moment has launched a set of new iPhone 11 series cases that let your nice-but-not-brand-new iPhone play nicely with MagSafe chargers and other accessories.
Get your Mac, iPhone and iPad cables in order with TwelveSouth SurfaceSnap. Photo: TwelveSouth
TwelveSouth has an attractive solution for the problem of messy cables stretching across nearly everyone’s desk. SurfaceSnap offers leather bands with button snaps. Attach one or more of these to a desk or table to secure charging and computer cables.
Start a new note in an instant. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
macOS Monterey includes the same Quick Note feature that’s baked into iPadOS 15. Using it is incredibly simple, and it’s a great way to quickly jot down important information — such as phone numbers, email addresses, and appointments — that you don’t want to forgot.
We’ll show you how to use it, and how to customize the Quick Note feature on Mac to suit you.
Get connectivity you can rely on. Photo: Cult of Mac
Wi-Fi weak spots can be incredibly frustrating — especially when you’re trying to work from home. But did you know that they can be easily eliminated with a decent mesh system? Pick up this one from TP-Link today and save $40.
The package includes three Deco M5 units that offer up to 5,500 square feet of coverage, and it’s really easy to set up. It’s also highly rated by Amazon customers, 80% of which give it a full five stars.
A new Apple display may replace the Pro Display XDR. Photo: Apple
Apple is testing a new external display with a dedicated A13 chip as well as a neural engine, according to a recent report. And it may also be working on a less-expensive counterpart.
Kerekes István only just got his first iPhone. Now he's a celebrated iPhone photographer. Photo: Kerekes István
Kerekes István, a 44-year-old photography teacher and freelance photojournalist from Hungary, only just recently picked up his first iPhone. And already he’s used it to win awards.
His photo, titled “Transylvanian Shepherds,” won him both the Grand Prize and Photographer of the Year at this year’s iPhone Photography Awards. The striking scene depicts two shepherds in a snowy and desolate industrial landscape in Romania.
Impressively, István’s imagery also offers a great way of comparing a DSLR with an iPhone, since the photographer captured his winning shot on both. You can see how they measure up below, and find out more about István’s approach to photography.
The 3D-printed tray for Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad has generated a lot of interest. Photo: [email protected]
When a Reddit post draws big interest, it typically gets dozens of comments in a few days. Such is the case with leroy_pylant’s post about 3D printing his own Magic Tray for Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. It generated 76 comments over five days, with a lot of inquiries about how to get the thing.
Turn the tables on spammers with this deliciously devious app. Photo: IAC Applications
How annoying is it when you think you’re about to get an important call, but it turns out to be spam? Think of how much time you’ve lost — and how much stress you’ve gained — from thinking you’re getting a call from work or family, but it’s actually some spammer asking if you’re satisfied with your car insurance.
RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker will eradicate those time-sucking spam calls from your life. For a limited time, you can get two spam-free years for $39.99. That’s 24 solid months without robots asking for your credit card information every day.
Plus, with RoboKiller’s answer bot, you can flip the script and start wasting spammers’ time for a change!
Not too much longer to wait. Photo: Geek Village Chief
As predicted, Apple’s next special event — dedicated to the iPhone 13 and, possibly, new AirPods — will take place virtually, Mark Gurman reports in his weekend “Power On” newsletter.
Gurman also said that, in keeping with the company’s approach during COVID-19 times, Apple will focus on online sales. That’s a far cry from Apple’s classic launches, where the iPhone unveiling event was attended by hundreds of tech journalists, while fans lined up outside Apple Stores to get their new handsets.
Need a high-end iPhone that won’t break the bank? Check out Woot’s latest sale on iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max refurbs. Prices start at just $479.99, but the discounts are good for today only. Enjoy them while you can!
Coming soon to a Mac near you? Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac
Apple aims to bring Face ID to Mac within the next couple of years, reports Mark Gurman in his weekend “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg.
Gurman describes deploying the facial-recognition technology across all of Apple’s major devices — iPhone, iPad, Mac — as the company’s “ultimate goal.” He also suggests that Apple could be looking to embed the TrueDepth camera system, which helps power Face ID, in the Mac screen itself. This would help to eliminate the notch at the top of the display.