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2018 was a great year for Apple devices, but 2019 could be even better, if a new report is to be believed. Issued over the weekend by noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, his research note runs down some of his hardware expectations for the coming year. From…

This week we check the size of our suitcase with EasyJet’s AR, find expert advice with SnafWho, make music by sampling everyday sounds in LoopField, and go back in time with GTA: Vice City. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Happy President’s Day! If it’s not an occasion that brings you joy, well, we can’t blame you. But that can change in round two of our roundup of deals on gear, apps and lessons. From a heads-up display for your car to a powerful video processor, and a…

February 17, 1997: Apple launches the PowerBook 3400, a laptop the company claims is the fastest portable computer in the world. After a rough few years for the PowerBook, this model throws down the gauntlet to rivals. It packs a PowerPC 603e processor…

The design of Apple’s AirPods is about to get a tweak, according to a new unconfirmed report coming out of Asia. Expect a fresh choice of color and a coating that will make these earbuds harder to drop. This refresh is reportedly tied to the release of the…

Photographer Dina Alfasi’s stealthy snaps capture commuters in all their intimate glory. She tells us what informs her award-winning art in the latest issue of Cult of Mac Magazine. Plus, get the latest on Apple’s upcoming TV shows and subscriptions…

Looking for a reason to celebrate on Presidents Day? We’ve got it, in the form of a pair of roundups of awesome gear, software and lessons, all at big discounts. From a cloud hub to a sleek wireless charger and more, read on for details. CloudMounter For…

February 16, 2000: Apple introduces the “Pismo” PowerBook, the best of its G3 laptops. In the view of many, it’s one of Apple’s best laptops ever. The Pismo PowerBook is the first not to include SCSI or an Apple Desktop Bus connector. Instead, it…

Apple’s latest acquisition could give Siri a better chance at competing against Amazon’s popular voice-power assistant, Alexa. Pullstring, a San Francisco-based startup that specializes in helping developers design, prototype and deploy voice apps has…

Depth Control is one of the best features on the new iPhones, but Apple shows that you might want to be careful about who you choose to use it on. Apple just drop a hilarious new ad highlighting the new the feature that lets you adjust the amount of blur in a…

Amazon’s daily deal on Koogeek HomeKit smart bulbs means you can get colorfully creative for just $27. And if you want to stick it to your ISP, you can do it the smart way by snagging a cable modem for just $45. Those are today’s hottest new buys in our…

The Apple TV Aerial screen saver has several hidden features. Plus, you can play the gorgeous Apple TV screen savers on your iPad. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Holding onto your old iPhone could be causing you to lose out on some serious 4G LTE speed gains made by carriers over the last few years. A new study on the average iPhone 4G download and upload speeds in the United States found that iPhone 6 owners and…

Dina Alfasi is like most commuters. As soon as she finds a seat on the train or bus, she pulls out her iPhone. Alfasi may look like she is catching up with emails, streaming music or reading the news. Instead, Alfasi is making a discreet photograph of the…

Apple had third parties audit all its mineral suppliers to be sure none are using their profits to support armed conflicts. Last year, there were five companies who refused the audits and all were dropped from Apple’s list of suppliers. The iPhone maker…

Trainiac melds the benefits of a personal trainer with the flexibility of solo workouts. It's the ultimate tool for getting in shape on your own time. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Insurance giant Allstate has purchased third-party smartphone repair company iCracked, giving the Right to Repair movement much-needed lobbying muscle. Already, the insurance company has assigned a lobbyist to proposed legislation underway in New Hampshire,…

Apple is being sued by a person whose husband died from injuries caused by a fire, allegedly started by a defective iPad. The fire took place back in February 2017. It was reportedly, “caused by a defect in the subject tablet, specifically affecting the…

In good times, the “Warren Buffett effect” has caused Apple shares to soar — by showing everyone that the world’s most famous investor believes in Apple. However, the opposite is also true: An apparent second thought on the part of Buffett’s…

Taxes are a drag no what you do for a living. So why waste more time on them than you should? Even if you’ve already got a go-to tax app, you might want to switch to this tax-busting app. TaxSlayer Premium offers an intuitive, accurate too for getting the…

This week on The CultCast: It’s all but confirmed — Apple’s holding a March media event to make some special announcements. We’ll tell you what we know. Plus: Apple’s all-time best-selling products may surprise you. And is it worth buying a 2018…

February 15, 1982: Steve Jobs appears on the front cover of Time magazine for the first time, becoming the public face of successful tech entrepreneurship. The first of many Time covers for Jobs, the article — titled “Striking It Rich: America’s Risk…

Do you want to show your undying loyalty (or, at least, $350 worth of loyalty) to your favorite NBA team? If so, you may want to check out Apple’s latest Beats brand launch. The new range offers its Studio3 wireless headphones in the colors of the top…

Apple has reportedly snapped up U.K.-based digital marketing company DataTiger. The company offers tools for optimizing companies’ “marketing flows for … customers in real-time across all channels.” This makes it possible to better target customers…

Apple’s March 25 media event will be dedicated to services — and that will include the first glimpses of video content from Apple’s original TV series. While we’ll get a look at some video clips, however, customers shouldn’t expect the series to…

Canadian rapper Drake reportedly spent $400,000 to have a case for his iPhone X covered in diamonds and white gold. Drake is known to have a thing for bling, but this one appears off the charts. The case is 18k white gold and is covered with small blue…

Lego is exploring the cutting edge of play with its Hidden Side sets. These include augmented reality (AR) ghosts that children catch on their iPhone or Android. This upcoming offering from the toy giant is in line with all of AR, which combines the real world…

Apple and its fans still share a strong bond. But has the iPhone maker lost some of its touch? Apple, named the top company for brand intimacy three years in a row, fell to second place to another brand known for tugging at the heartstrings of consumers,…

The iPhone SE is making a rare appearance on Apple’s clearance page. This discontinued model was already inexpensive, and it’s available now for $100 less than the usual price. But don’t dither; it’s likely to sell out again quickly. UPDATE: Sold out.…

Apple has added a quick link to your App Store Settings to make it way easier to cancel, and manage your app subscriptions. Here's how to find it. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)