What would the Star Wars saga be without droids and Kylo Renn? Photo: OtterBox
An addition to OtterBox’s Star Wars iPhone cases celebrates Kylo Ren wearing his helmet again, while a second salutes the droids that are so important to these films.
These two join cases with more than a dozen other designs from Lucasfilm’s ongoing sci-fi saga.
We're still very much in the dark. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
You don’t need to dig into the Settings app every time you want to change the noise canceling settings of your AirPods Pro. There are two other ways to toggle setting which are much, much faster. Let’s check them out.
These insulated touchscreen gloves will keep your fingers warm while you tap and swipe. Photo: Mujjo
When I tested a pair of Mujjo touchscreen gloves last year, my only complaint was that they could have been warmer. With two new styles, the Netherlands-based company is upping the ante on heat.
Get ready for another record breaking quarter. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac
Apple is ready to unveil its last earnings report of 2019 this week, and investors are anxiously waiting to hear some good news on iPhone sales.
All early indications point to sales of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro performing even better than expected. But because the new devices were only on sale for the very tail end of the quarter, they might not have given Apple the growth Wall Street is desperate to see.
Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri are set to divulge all the details for Apple’s fiscal Q4 2019 earnings on Wednesday, October 30, at 2 p.m. PDT. Per usual, Cult of Mac will be analyzing all the data right when it drops and there are a couple of areas and metrics that are key to keeping Apple’s stock price soaring.
This VoIP communications post is presented by Zadarma.
Cloud communications platform Zadarma recently released an updated iOS version of its app that offers businesses easy access to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications internationally. Plus, it solves one of modern life’s most annoying problems: keeping business and personal calls and text messages separate.
Apple delves behind the scenes of See in new featurette Photo: Apple
Apple is turning up the hype for the launch of Apple TV+ this morning with a new featurette for its big-budget series See.
The two-minute-long video shows never-before-seen clips of the show along with commentary from its creators and the cast. Early reviews for See were less than enthusiastic, but after seeing some of the behind the scenes shots, we’re cautiously optimistic that it could mature into something great.
Another image of a new 16-inch MacBook Pro (above) has been leaked by macOS 10.15.1 Catalina.
The photo reveals a redesigned keyboard layout, with a Touch ID sensor separated from the Touch Bar. But it does not confirm rumors of a return for the dedicated escape key.
It’s also hard to tell whether this keyboard uses the dreaded butterfly switches that MacBook Pro fans want Apple to abolish. And we could be waiting a long time to find out.
Control your AirPods Pro by squeezing the stems to play or pause music and noise cancellation. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
Your AirPods Pro controls are cleverly incorporated in the earbuds’ stems. The stems are touch-sensitive, and various squeezes or strokes will play or pause music, adjust the volume, answer phone calls, launch Siri, change noise cancellation settings and more.
Here’s how AirPods Pro controls work, and how to customize their settings.
What does this mean for the 16-inch MacBook Pro? Concept: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple plans to deliver a refreshed MacBook Pro with a brand-new scissor switch keyboard in 2020.
One reliable analyst says we can expect to see the machine late in the second quarter or early in the third quarter. Apple could unveil it at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference next June.
An iPhone 11 Pro with a hefty price tag. Photo: Caviar
You sunk more than a grand to buy a shiny, new iPhone 11 Pro.
But that shine – or your $1,000 – are nothing compared to Caviar’s latest custom job – a $70,000 handset with diamonds and the same amount of gold in a brick.
Ford today confirmed it is bringing wireless CarPlay to select 2020 vehicles. It will be integrated the auto giant’s new SYNC 4 infotainment system with support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Apple sued the company back in August. Photo: Corellium
The makers of a product allowing users to run iOS firmware in a web browser have hit back at Apple.
Apple sued the former iPhone jailbreakers behind Corellium in August. However, Corellium counters Apple’s claims of IP theft by saying that it is performing a crucial function for security researchers.
The 2019 Mac Pro along with the Pro Display XDR were unveiled at WWDC in June. Photo: Apple
The FCC just signed off on Apple’s next professional-grade desktop. The 2019 Mac Pro was announced this summer, and this approval clears the way for a release.
The only thing scary about AirPods Pro is how good they are. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
The best-selling headphones in the world are now even better. AirPods Pro come with an all-new design that’s now sweat-resistant and capable of blocking out background noise for the first time.
They cost just $50 more than regular AirPods with a Wireless Charging Case. But they’re so much better. Here are our AirPods Pro first impressions.
DJI unleashed its smallest and lightest drone on the world this morning and it just might be the cutest drone ever.
The Mavic Mini is so light it’s one of the first (if not the first) mass-market drones that does not have to be registered with the FAA. Don’t be fooled by its tiny size. This little drone can capture some serious cinematic footage and it’s so cheap it won’t hurt your bank account.
If you’ve been thinking of getting your first drone, this is the one for you:
It's OK to update to macOS Catalina. Retroactive will modify Aperture, iTunes and iPhones with the new OS. Screenshot: Retroactive/GitHub
Apple told us it was time to move on when it killed two of its most popular apps, Aperture for photographers and iTunes, a music storage system that launched many DJ careers.
But an open-source app, aptly named Retroactive, brings new life to those beloved programs so that they can run in macOS Catalina.
Apple's got some big plans for next year's iPhones. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple will be deploying the world’s “most advanced” 5G mobile processors when it debuts its first 5G iPhones next year, a new report claims.
Apple is lagging behind rivals such as Samsung, Huawei and even smaller companies like Oppo and Xiaomi in launching its first 5G handset. However, the report claims that Apple’s ready to pull the stops out to make its next iPhone special. And it’s hoping for sales to match.
Show your appreciation for Veterans by treating your body with some darn respect! Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
Apple is gearing up to celebrate Veterans Day with a new Apple Watch Activity challenge, scheduled for Monday, November 11.
To earn the Veterans Day badge, you’ll need to complete a workout of 11 minutes or more that day. The challenge is open to users in the United States, although you may want to check to see if it’s available if you live in a non-U.S. country. (Not that it should stop you working out, of course!)
Translate conversations in 12 languages with AI or with the help of a fluent speaker, plus more, all from one pocket sized device.
When traveling to other countries, it pays to prepare for navigating unfamiliar languages. Usually, that means cramming for a few weeks to learn just enough to get by. But you can skip all that hard work and immersion with this translation device.
Like a real-world version of Star Trek’s universal translator, this pocket-size gadget lets you talk to people using languages you don’t even know.
It's the solution you've been waiting on. Photo: Function101
In the market for a Type-C Hub, accessory organizer, power bank and wireless charger for your MacBook Pro and iPad Pro? Of course you are!
The BentoStack PowerHub promises to eliminate desktop clutter with a stackable solution to give you everything you need to use your devices on the go. And it’s all packed into a design inspired by (what else?) a compact Japanese lunch box. Check it out.
"I'll just repeat the question. Have I got a second series?" Photo: Apple
The preview episodes of See, Apple’s would-be Game of Thrones fantasy series with Jason Momoa, didn’t exactly take reviewers by storm. Hailed by the Hollywood Reporter as “rarely better than so-so” and the Telegraph as evoking “unintentional laughter,” this show sounds like it’s got a long way to go before it’ll start scooping up major awards as Apple hopes.
One thing it will be getting, however, is a second season — as star Alfre Woodard confirmed to the U.K.’s Radio Times.
The line for AirPods Pro in Shanghai. Photo: Apple
Did you forget to order AirPods Pro earlier this week? You can now pick them up in Apple Stores worldwide.
The brand-new buds improve upon one of Apple’s best accessories by adding active noise cancellation and a sweat-resistant design. You can also look forward to improved sound and a better fit.
That's another reason for students to sign up to Apple Music. Photo: Apple
Apple’s launched its first bundle deal for Apple TV+ — but you’ll have to be a student to take advantage of it.
On Dickinson star Hailee Steinfeld’s Instagram page, the singer/actress noted that Apple Music subscribers on Apple’s $4.99 Student plan will receive Apple TV+ in addition to Apple’s streaming music service.
Could Apple Pay be breaking the law? Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
European antitrust regulators are asking online retailers if they are contractually obligated to use Apple Pay over rival services.
The European Commission suggests it has information that Apple could have restricted online payments for goods and services using rival payment solutions. This would be in breach of EU antitrust rules.
One big difference between the Mac and iOS is that, on the Mac, open tabs stay open (more or less1), whereas on the iPad and iPhone, switching away to another app, or even another browser tab, can mean disaster. iOS dumps all those Safari tabs, and they must reload when you return.
For partially watched YouTube videos, this means you automatically go back to the beginning. But what if there was a way to force Safari to remember your watching progress, and reload the page to the exact spot you left off? There is now! I got sick of losing my spot in videos, so I made a bookmarklet that will save your current spot in a YouTube video. Even if you reboot your iPhone or iPad, it’ll reload in the exact same spot.