Parts of iTunes U are being replaced with newer apps. Other features will just go away. Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac
iTunes U is being expelled. Parts of this education application are being replaced by other teaching aids developed by Apple. But the company won‘t continue to offer free classes.
We're starting with discounts on Elkson and Mifa. Photo: Cult of Mac
The Cult of Mac Store just kicked off its Father’s Day sale, offering some of our best AirPods and Apple Watch accessories at sweet discounts. Pick up bands, stands, protective bumper cases and more that dad will love.
Death kindly stops to visit Emily Dickinson in an award-winning Apple TV+ drama/comedy. Photo: Apple
The Peabody Awards declared on Wednesday that Dickinson on Apple TV+ is one of “the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and digital media during 2019.”
iBooks Author uses a Mac to create ebooks that can be read on an iPad. Photo: Apple
Apple revealed Wednesday that iBooks Author, macOS software for creating content for the Apple Books service, is being put on the shelf. It’ll be replaced with Apple Pages.
The big advantage is that this free word-processing application is available for not just Mac, but also iPad and even iPhone.
CDKeyoffers' 20% off summer sale makes software upgrades a no-brainer. Photo: Pexels CC
This Windows upgrade post is presented by CDKeyoffers.
You may be staying home a lot as the world continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, so why not get your PC upgrade house in order? Now’s a good time, given that CDKeyoffers is extending Cult of Mac readers 20% off on software product keys. In a summer sale, you can get a genuine Windows 10 Pro OEM key for just $13.65. That’s much less than what you’d have to pay Microsoft for a key.
Amazon’s brilliant discounts on Apple Watch are yet to disappear, which means there’s still time to save $100 on Series 5 and $20 on Series 3 models. Bag yours today for as little as $179.
Apple share price is well into record territory. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels CC
A jump in Apple’s share price in the past two days pushed it over a milestone: On Wednesday, Apple became the first U.S. company valued by investors at more than $1.5 trillion.
AAPL shares have been on the rise for months. Last week, the stock made up all of the COVID-19-induced losses incurred earlier in the year, then headed into record territory.
A judge in Carlisle, England, on Tuesday sentenced a man to prison using the Skype app on iPhone.
It is believed to be the first time in history that an iPhone was used to hand down a sentence. Crown Court judge Nicholas Barker was using a laptop for the video call, but technical difficulties forced him to resort to a smartphone.
The 2020 iMac could look much like the Apple Pro Display XDR. Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple doesn’t have the 27-inch iMac in stock on its website. Orders placed today won’t ship until several days after the start of this month’s Worldwide Developers Conference. This adds weight to previous reports that a significantly updated 2020 version of this macOS desktop will debut at WWDC.
Order yours today for just $14.99. Photo: Twelve South
Twelve South’s brilliant BookArc stand is now compatible with Apple’s newest notebooks. Inserts for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and new MacBook Air are available today for just $14.99.
Create a comfortable microclimate in your home or office with this all-in-one A/C, humidifier and purifier. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Summer is upon us, and many of us are still working from home. So if you’re stuck at your desk in the warm months, we’ve got a great way to keep cool and comfortable.
Woot is offering rare discounts on iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max for one day only. You can bag yours for as little as $769.99, with various color and storage options to choose form.
But most employees won't return for months. Photo: Apple
Apple Park staff have been told that they will begin returning to work in phases starting Monday, June 15, a new report claims.
A “very limited” number of workers will be allowed in the office on certain days, depending on their role — and there will be restrictions. Apple has reportedly warned employees that most won’t go back for several months.
Google’s Chromecast just became more useful for Xfinity subscribers. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Comcast on Tuesday made it much easier for Xfinity subscribers to watch cable channels on any TV. That’s because the Xfinity Stream app got support for Google’s Chromecast player at long last.
This allows users to stream live content or recorded shows to this inexpensive video player.
In a small desk setup, every inch counts. Photo: @stalman/Twitter
Tyler Stalman is a professional photographer whose workspace is pretty small, but he manages to make a lot of it.
Stalman’s MacBook Pro-powered setup centers on a 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K Monitor, which finally allows him to process his work in full 4K resolution. He was shooting in 4K but was unable to see his shots in full res until he took the plunge and got himself the UltraFine monitor.
The CASA Hub 10E opens up possibilities for your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air connectivity Photo: ADAM elements
This USB-C hub post is presented by ADAM elements.
Have you switched to a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air laptop that only has USB-C ports? Then you probably want to either upgrade your connected hardware or get used to working with a hub. That’s where the CASA Hub 10E from ADAM elements comes in. Featuring two USB 3.1 ports, an HDMI port, a Thunderbolt 3 port and two USB-C ports, the expandable, modular hub brings plenty of versatility to your MacBook and the devices you need to connect to it.
Done with your old Mac? Consider an Apple trade-in. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple reportedly will soon begin allowing customers to trade in their Macs at its retail stores. Shoppers will supposedly have the option to apply the money toward a new Mac or other device, or to a gift card.
The wait is over for Powerbeats Pro in summertime colors. Photo: Apple
It’s a great day for everyone who wants a pair of Powerbeats Pro in a bright summery color. Apple on Tuesday began selling these truly wireless headphones in Glacier Blue, Spring Yellow, Cloud Pink and Lava Red.
Assembly of the iPhone 12 might still be right around the corner. Photo: svetapple.sk
The iPhone 12 series will reportedly start being assembled in July. Apple’s top-tier 2020 handsets are waiting on final testing.
What’s not clear how this information, supposedly coming from sources in Apple’s Asian supply chain, fits with various earlier rumors that the next-generation iPhone won’t debut until October. The company typically launches new models in September.
iOS 13.6 will make life easier for people who don’t want to install new iOS versions. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple decided to remove one of the little irritations of iPhone and iPad. Developers on Tuesday got their first look at iOS 13.6 and the iPad equivalent, which give users the option to not download new system software updates.
This is important enough to bring on a new iOS version number.
The OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD expands Macs by up to 4TB of capacity. Photo: OWC
An aging Mac can be reawakened with an SSD upgrade, becoming more useful with additional storage. The OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD debuted Tuesday, and is available in sizes up to a whopping 4 terabytes.
Apple’s chipmaker thinks long-term. It’s already prepping for the A14, A15 and maybe even the A16 iPhone processors. CGI: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s long-term plan to begin producing 3-nanometer processors in 2022 remains on schedule. This company manufactures all Apple CPUs, and the 3nm process is expected to be used to make the A-series chips for future iPhones, iPads and perhaps Macs as well.
In the near term, TSMC is already making chips for the iPhone 12. And the company is close to perfecting the process that’ll make the chips for 2021 iPhones.
Could a new iMac look a little something like this? Concept: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple could reveal a redesigned iMac inspired by iPad Pro at WWDC 2020, according to one tipster. The new all-in-one is expected to feature significantly slimmer bezels like Pro Display XDR, plus AMD Navi graphics.
Use UV light to kill most common bacteria and viruses on your phone, keys, glasses, and more. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
With everything else going on the world, there is still a global pandemic. So now is not the time to stop being careful about viruses and germs. That makes this powerful, microbe-killing UV station a great way to minimize exposure to risky bugs.
In case you’re still not convinced you need an Apple Watch to go with your iPhone, Apple on Tuesday published a new webpage that reminds visitors how powerful the two can be together.
The page highlights some of Apple Watch’s best features, like the ability to take calls, reply to messages, act as a remote for iPhone’s camera, and its ability to track your heart rate and all your workouts.