Apple Pencil looks good in black. Artist’s Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
To paraphrase an old joke, you can have the Apple Pencil in any color you want as long as that color is white. But an unconfirmed report indicates that’ll change soon. A version of this iPad active stylus in black is supposedly in the offing.
For designs that can't be missed. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Make posters and invitations with more eye-catching designs by setting color, gradients, or images as your document background in Pages. It’s a super-simple trick that can make a big difference. Find out how in this pro tip.
Apple’s brilliant Smart Keyboard is one of the best accessories you can buy if you hope to stay productive on the move without adding too much weight to your bag. And right now, you can get yours from as little as $99 on Amazon.
Enjoy these rare discounts today before they disappear.
RadRunner is a summer cruising dream machine. Photo: Erfon Elijah
The RadRunner is one of the most fun — and one of the most affordable — electric bikes I’ve ever ridden. Its chunky style looks reminiscent of that ’70s-style moped your mom undoubtedly wouldn’t let you have.
Now you get a second chance at two-wheeled freedom. That vintage aesthetic is back in a big way in the electric bicycle world, with several manufacturers selling their own versions.
After several months of testing the RadRunner, I can tell you: This is one e-bike you should consider if you’re looking to cruise around your neighborhood with ease.
You can now carry an iconic Mini in your pocket with Elago’s spectacular new AirPods cases. They look just like the real thing and have headlights that glow in the dark for added wow factor. The best bit? You can get yours for just $19 (standard shipping included) from the Cult of Mac Store.
Don't wait until they're all sold out! Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Amazon’s generous price cuts aren’t just for Apple Watch Series 5. You can also save $20 on almost all Series 3 models, which now start at a mere $179. Or opt for a cellular model for as little as $279 while stocks last.
What was your favorite iMac of all time? Photo: Apple
Over the past two decades, the iMac repeatedly set a high bar when it came to desktop design. But which iMac design reigns as the greatest of all time? And which, conversely, proves the least inspiring?
Cult of Mac gives you the authoritative (and totally subjective) ranking of the best iMac designs.
Don't settle for subpar noise cancellation. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Active noise cancellation is one of the big selling points of AirPods Pro, so you probably expect it to actually work after you’ve splashed out $249. But if you’re running into noise cancellation problems, there are ways to fix them.
Still haven't filed your tax returns? File them straight from your iPhone. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Tax season is delayed, but it’s not canceled, so check out this deal on TurboTax Deluxe Package. It’s a powerful tool for filing your taxes easily and quickly, while getting the maximum refund.
Which of this year's iPhones do you have your eyes on? Photo: Macotakara
3D printed mockups of all four 2020 iPhone models might surprise some people. Especially the relative sizes.
Word of the first 6.7-inch iPhone first leaked out long ago, and plenty of additional details have since come to light. But even those who fully believe that Apple is prepping a super-size iPhone 12 Pro Max might not realize just how big it’ll be. Especially when compared to the 5.4-inch model the company is also supposedly working on.
No more sending documents back and forth. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Working from home can make collaboration a little more difficult, but not if you’re using Pages on a Mac or iOS device. The ability to collaborate with others online is now built-in, and it’s surprisingly easy to take advantage of.
Apple took away the ability to hold down the Camera app’s shutter button to capture burst photos in iOS 13, but the functionality is still alive and well. You just need to know this sweet trick to use it.
iPadOS and iOS 13.5.1 are out and “recommended for all users“ by Apple. Photo: Lewis Wallace/Cult of Mac
Apple released iOS 13.5.1 on Monday, along with an iPad equivalent, bringing “important security updates” to its mobile operating systems. The speed of their introduction suggests anyone running the latest version on their iPhone or iPad should upgrade ASAP.
Also Monday, Apple dropped Small updates for Mac, Apple Watch and HomePod. Plus the latest beta versions of iOS and iPadOS for developers.
Amazon is already offering generous discounts on Apple’s newest MacBook Pro. You can bag the 13-inch model with 512GB of storage, introduced just last month, for just $1,299.99 — $199.01 off.
Pricier models are also discounted by the same amount. They’re selling fast, so claim yours while you still can.
Bag yours before they sell out again! Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac
Amazon is again slashing prices on Apple Watch Series 5, with discounts of up to $85 off some of the most affordable models. Get yours today for as little as $299 before they sell out!
This innovative phone gimbal sports 50 hours of infinite rotation and real-time target tracking for better photos and videos. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
We’re all spending plenty of time in front of our cameras these days, either slogging through video meetings or creating content. So whether you’re working on the latest TikTok dance, trying to give a convincing presentation, or just want to give your travel videos a studio-quality look, this automatic rotating gimbal offers smooth, professional-grade camera moves.
Cook says that Apple will be making several charitable contributions. Photo: Apple
As protests roiled the United States following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent a memo to employees condemning the killing, calling for change, and offering support.
In the note, Cook expressed his wishes for a “better, more just world” for everyone. He also advised employees that are “hurting right now” that they can access mental health resources and other support from Apple. In addition, Cook said Apple will make charitable donations to groups such as the Equal Justice Initiative.
You can read Cook’s entire memo to Apple employees below.
This cloud-connected notepad scans and syncs all your scribblings straight to the cloud, then cleans up for instant reuse. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Technology is great and all, but when it comes to taking notes, nothing beats putting pen to paper. Rocketbook Fusion is a cloud-enabled, reusable notebook that combines the best of the analog and the digital.
With it, you can take your note-taking to a new level — and save paper while you’re at it.
There's an art to spoiling Apple's biggest secrets.
Jon Prosser is the hot new Apple reporter on the scene. On Twitter and his Front Page Tech channel on YouTube, he delivers Apple scoops with a healthy side helping of humor. So, is Prosser the new Mark Gurman?
Read our take in this week’s issue of Cult of Mac Magazine. As always, the free iOS mag is filled with Apple news, reviews and how-tos.
We've rounded up four super useful, super affordable digital design tools. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Got fliers to make? Websites to start? Logos or presentations or any other of the myriad digital design projects? We rounded up four user-friendly tools so you can dive straight into vector graphics, building websites, illustration and more.
The wait is over for Powerbeats Pro in summertime colors. Photo: Apple
Powerbeats Pro comes in four new colors starting June 9. Unconfirmed reports of Glacier Blue, Spring Yellow, Cloud Pink and Lava Red versions of Beats’ truly wireless headset have been circulating for weeks, but today brought the official unveiling.
But it’s still unclear if the upcoming 2020 version is different from the earlier one in any substantive way.
Jon Prosser, the up-and-coming Apple reporter. Photo: Jon Prosser/Front Page Tech
In the space of three short months, Jon Prosser went from an obscure YouTube nobody pumping out videos barely anyone watched to becoming one of the hottest Apple reporters on the internet.
On Twitter and YouTube, he’s unspooled a string of accurate predictions, including the exact dates and launch times of two of Apple’s newest products, the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the 2020 iPhone SE. That’s no mean feat, given Apple’s obsessive secrecy.
Prosser’s latest leak — revealed on last week’s episode of Cult of Mac’s podcast, The CultCast — claims Apple is working on a special pair of Steve Jobs Heritage Edition AR glasses. That wild revelation drew skepticism from none other than über-Apple reporter Mark Gurman.
“Do I even need to say that this (along with the rest of the Apple AR glasses stories in the past week) is complete fiction?” Gurman tweeted.
Jon Prosser makes headlines
Perhaps Gurman, who made his bones at 9to5Mac before moving up to Bloomberg, is feeling the heat. Prosser is starting to nip at his heels.