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iPad is a great educational tool, no matter the age of the student. But some children are too young for a keyboard. That’s where the Logitech Crayon comes in. It’s a digital pencil designed for students to write and draw on the 9.7-inch iPad released this…

Millions watched Scotty Allen build an iPhone from parts mined from Chinese electronics markets. While he loves the wild enthusiasm his iPhone-hacking videos spark, he says his Strange Parts series is really a “travel show for geeks.” You’ll find his…

October 20, 2009: Apple goes big with its iMac redesign, introducing the first 27-inch all-in-one Mac. The aluminum unibody design looks so good that the iMac will remain virtually unchanged for years. While we’re used to it today, the 2009 iMac’s 27-inch…

A laptop stand is probably one of the few laptop accessories with the highest ROI. Ergonomically speaking, a laptop helps users alleviate neck and back pain from having to hunch over while laptop usage. In addition, users are more productive since the laptop…

You can finally preorder your gorgeous new iPhone XR — and it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think. Buy yours from Best Buy and trade in a qualifying device to earn a free gift card worth up to $275. It’s just one of the awesome offers in…

GarageBand Jam Sessions let you connect up to four iPhones, wirelessly, and jam. It’s a lot of fun. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Jony Ive says he is “truly proud” of Apple Watch, which he describes as a powerful computer filled with sophisticated sensors that we strap to our wrists. And we can expect Apple to continuing delivering products that are just as special in the future.…

Apple CEO Tim Cook is fighting back against a story from Bloomberg that claimed Chinese hackers put spy chips in Apple and Amazon’s servers. In a recent interview, Cook went on the record for the first time to deny the allegations. Cook also called on…

There’s a new method to let Mac users know that the software they’re installing isn’t loaded with malware. It’s called notarized apps, and Apple urges developers to use it.  Right now, getting apps notarized is optional. Eventually, it’ll be a…

Apple began taking pre-orders for the iPhone XR early this morning, and there are still plenty of them left hours later. Contrast this with the iPhone XS launch which saw some configurations sell out in minutes. While this doesn’t automatically indicate that…

Millions have watched Scotty Allen build an iPhone from parts mined from the electronics markets of Shenzhen, China. DIYers and hackers write Allen, eager to repeat his geeky feat. So do people from third-world countries looking for an affordable way to get…

Apple will never bring iMessage to third-party platforms like Android, but there was a time when it tried to convince carriers to adopt a standardized version for everyone. Former iOS chief Scott Forstall has revealed that the company approached operators in…

When Apple passed the $1 trillion valuation earlier this year, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve missed your chance to invest. Not so, claims tech Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities. According to the bullish Apple pundit, the company could see a massive…

Digital documents and cloud storage have been great for note-takers. The information is available anywhere there’s an internet connection, so there’s no risk of losing your notes or leaving them at home. But when it comes to books, digital capture means…

This week on The CultCast: Waiting for new AirPods? Need that AirPower charging mat? Don’t you dare miss our “More in the Making” hardware event predictions, cause we bring out the crystal ball, and all is revealed. Then: Seventeen reasons the iPhone XR…

After Apple acknowledged that a small number of its users in China had their iCloud accounts accounts hacked through a phishing scam, a Chinese consumer watchdog thinks the company should pay up. The China Consumer Association said in a statement that Apple…

October 19, 1992: Apple launches the Mac IIvx, the first Macintosh computer to ship with a metal case and, more importantly, an internal CD-ROM drive. The last of the Macintosh II series, the Mac IIvx experiences one of the more notorious price adjustments in…

Apple is now selling a USB-C charger for Apple Watch. The 0.3-meter Magnetic Apple Watch Charger is identical in price and design to the USB-A version that’s been available for a while, but adopts the USB-C standard. For whatever reason, Apple is only…

Apple has posted its two new iPhone XR ads to YouTube to promote the device on preorder day. “Introducing iPhone XR” and “Spectrum” run for less than a minute each, but do a good job of highlighting the new handset’s brightly-colored finishes and its…

On paper, it sounds kind of surprising, but the reports claiming that Apple will include a USB-C port instead of its proprietary Lightning are certainly racking up. Recently, notable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that this would be the case. Now a new…

Hankering after an iPhone XR? The Apple Online Store is open and ready for preorder business. Available in six colors, with pricing starting at $749, Apple’s new LCD handset could soon be yours to own. The iPhone XR boasts the same internals as the XS…

A highlight of iOS 12 is Siri shortcuts, a way to activate frequently-used tasks with voice commands. Software developers can do this too, and today Apple highlighted some popular applications that have embraced Siri. Increasing numbers of apps have Shortcuts…

Apple worked hard in recent years to make a waterproof iPhone . The latest models can survive being submerged in up to 6.5 feet of water for half an hour. And last year’s handsets are almost as water resistant.  One iPhone X user has cause to be…

Square got its start by letting businesses take credit cards with just an iPhone or Android, and the company now offers multiple payment methods. Today it launched Square Terminal which accepts credit cards and Apple Pay, and can even print  receipts. This…

Not even the fastest Android handset comes close to matching the performance of the iPhone. The new Asus ROG Phone performs better than every other Android in early benchmark tests. It also scores higher than the latest iPad Pro lineup. When it comes to iPhone…

Apple finally made its October keynote official this morning with one of the most unique event invites we’ve ever seen. Instead of just using one standard design, Apple sent nearly every journalist an invite with an Apple logo that was unlike the one sent to…

This post is presented by Digiarty Software. Managing data on iPhone means navigating iTunes on your Mac. For upgrading, syncing or backing up photos, videos and music, its broad controls can leave even the tech-savvy among us feeling clumsy. For more…

The first wave of iPhone XR reviews are in and based on the early impressions, Apple may have a big hit on its hands. iPhone XR preorders open up at midnight tonight and Apple’s making a big push to get people to upgrade to its cheapest new handset. Instead…

Drafts for Mac is now -- finally -- available to download as a beta. If you already use Drafts on iOS, this is the most exciting thing you’ll hear all week. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Want a new iPhone XR on launch day? Here's how to secure your order. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)