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After finding fame for getting Steve Jobs to dance to his Antennagate song, Jonathan Mann went on to write tons more tunes (many about Apple). Now Mann, aka the Song a Day Guy, has a new podcast that delves into his creative process. He gave Cult of Mac some…

January 25, 1996: Rumors circulate that Sun Microsystems is in talks to acquire Apple. With Sun at the peak of its power, and Cupertino struggling, the rumored $3.89 billion deal would see Apple snapped up for between $5 and $6 a share. Here comes the Sun If…

The iPad mini 3 is one of those older-generation Apple devices that holds up well. For an e-reader, web browser or just all-around mobile media player, the tiny tablets offer all the features you want. But they come with one real advantage over the newest…

The design of the iMac hasn’t changed much in over a decade, but Apple is considering a radical facelift. A proposed future model would consist of a pane of glass that surrounds the display, then curves forward to hold a keyboard and a pair of trackpads.…

If you're running iOS, you can use this built-in tool to add captions to all your photos, without downloading any special apps. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Woot is blowing out refurbished 2018 MacBook Air units for today only. There are big discounts to be had, with prices starting at just $729.99. And it’s just one of the awesome offers in today’s Deals & Steals roundup. Others include: iPhone 7, iPhone 8…

Ever visit the Apple store for an iPhone repair and notice the Genius Bar uses special diagnostic apps you’ve never seen before? Apple keeps its internal-use apps on tight lockdown, but thanks to a forgetful iPhone technician, Apple nerds just got an…

With each new iOS, developers rush to learn all the new bells and whistles. Now iOS 13 has been out since June, opportunities to learn its programming language are easier to find. They’re also getting easier to afford. The Complete iOS 13 and SwiftUI…

Plenty of games drop players into an arena to battle friends or rivals over the internet, but Butter Royale takes a much lighter tone than most. It’s a food fight, not a desperate struggle for survival. This game for players age 9 and up debuted today on…

A new analyst report suggests 33.6 million customers were ready and waiting to subscribe to Apple TV+ before its November launch and estimates that number could grow to 40 million subscribers by the end of this year. If accurate, the numbers from TV industry…

A dangerous piece of Mac malware that hides as a fake Flash warning is a growing security threat to Mac users with one in 10 Macs infected, according to the security firm, Kaspersky. The Shlayer Trojan has been active since early 2018 and so far it shows no…

With AirPods Pro sold out everywhere, the last thing you want to do is destroy the pair you already own. Protect them with Elago’s gorgeous new cases instead, and never worry about them getting beaten up. Made from natural cowhide leather, the cases are…

On this day in 1984, the first Macintosh computers started shipping. Who could have imagined that 36 years later to the day, this iconic machine would be commemorated with a tiny plush pillow that fits in your hand? Only one person possesses this kind of…

Chipmaker Broadcom has inked two multi-year deals with Apple to sell it some $15 billion in wireless components for its iPhone product line, the company announced in an SEC filing on Thursday. The announcement did not specify which components Broadcom would…

This week on The CultCast: It’s not your imagination — Apple changed AirPods Pro and made them worse! We’ll tell you what’s going on. Plus: A new report says Apple caved to FBI pressure to keep your iCloud backups less safe. And stay tuned to hear…

An estimated 12,000 people can comfortably work together in Apple Park. But Apple’s a big company — and 12,000 people is only a drop in the ocean. For that reason, Apple has leased six floors in a nearby office building, just six minutes’ drive from its…

January 24, 1984: Apple ships its first Mac, the mighty Macintosh 128K. Bringing a mouse and graphical user interface to the masses, and heralded by an acclaimed Super Bowl commercial that’s still talked about today, the first-gen Mac will quickly become one…

Facebook Messenger could soon add Face ID support to protect your conversations from nosy neighbors. The feature would prevent access to Messenger until it is first unlocked with your face. It seems like a useful addition to the app for the security-conscious,…

When you hear “Jobs” and “Apple” together you probably think of the dearly departed Steve Jobs. But Apple happens to employ well over 100,000 people worldwide — and now it’s got a fancy new hiring page to help it get even more. The refreshed jobs…

Apple TV+ had its quietest week yet in terms of new shows, with (to the best of my knowledge) zero new programming uploaded Friday. Apple Originals Servant, Truth Be Told, The Morning Show, See and For All Mankind have now concluded. All eight episodes of…

Samsung is developing its own AirDrop competitor that will make its debut alongside the Galaxy S20 next month, according to a new report. Leaked Quick Share screenshots reveal the feature will let users “share instantly with people nearby.” This is…

In a feature piece based largely on background sources, The Wall Street Journal on Thursday profiled Tony Blevins, Apple’s vice president of procurement, giving a unique insight into the dog-eat-dog business of buying components from third-party suppliers…

Anyone who longs for the days when MacBooks came with tons of ports can look to the Doqo, an iPad Pro keyboard case that includes a pair of USB-A ports, HDMI, memory card readers, and more. There’s also a trackpad and full-size keyboard. This could be the…

Carpool Karaoke is back for a third season and it’s packed with more celebrity appearances than ever before. The first trailer for Carpool Karaoke season 3 was posted to show creator James Cordon’s YouTube channel this afternoon revealing some big changes…

Rocket League developer Psyonix today confirmed it will drop support for macOS (and Linux) in March. Players will need to switch platforms to continue enjoying the game — or play without its beloved online multiplayer. The move could be a blow to Apple’s…

Adobe Flash, once a hugely popular way for web browsers to provide multimedia, is almost dead. And Apple is helping bring on the funeral by completely removing support for the Flash plugin from the latest Safari Technology Preview. It might be difficult for…

Twitter now lets you add Facebook-style emoji reactions to direct messages. There are currently seven to choose from — one more than Facebook offers — including the familiar thumbs up, laughing face, and love heart. They help Twitter keep up with rival…

You can Command-click pretty much any icon on the Mac to reveal it in the Finder. You’re going to love this. (Plus: a couple bonus Mac tips.) (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

It’s the year 2020 and absolutely everyone is making a streaming service, including TikTok. The budding social network is hard at work inking licensing deals for its upcoming music streaming service, Resso, that will compete against Spotify and Apple Music.…

Location data, for a long time a river of gold that enriched companies with digital ad revenues, is starting to dry up as more and more consumers deactivate location tracking on their smartphones. The growing shortage of GPS data became pronounced shortly…