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Apple is reportedly considering a for-pay podcast subscription service. It would join other Apple services offering premium content, like Apple TV+ and News+. The news sent shares of rival Spotify down over 7% on Friday. Still, the plans are only in the…

We want to help you master Safari. Cult of Mac’s Safari Pro Tips series will show you how to make the most of Apple’s web browser on iOS and Mac. If you prefer an entirely unadulterated experience when browsing the web, you probably find yourself…

Dickinson ambles closer to the edge of its hero’s fame and madness in this season’s fourth episode, which serves as a meditation on creative blockage. Though oft charming and frequently beautiful, the postmodern Apple TV+ show about the 19th-century poet…

The iMac is about to get the dramatic redesign so many people have been hoping for, according to a highly reliable source. Smaller bezels and an M-series processor are highlights. Apple is also reportedly planning a significant redesign of the Mac Pro desktop.…

A powerful processor and 5G wireless networking will force Apple to build a cooling system into the 2022 iPhone, according to an analyst and trusted Apple prognosticator. But the system Apple is reportedly investigating won’t be ready in time for the iPhone…

Woot’s spectacular sale on Apple Watch refurbs returns for one day only! You can pick up Series 3 units for as little as $159.99, while newer Series 4 units hit a brand-new low of just $219.99. Bag yours before they’re all gone! It’s easier than ever to…

Smartwatches such as Apple Watch could detect COVID-19 infections a week before the wearer feels sick or would test positive for the novel coronavirus, two medical studies suggest. Since such devices can identify subtle changes in heart rate that might…

If you don’t want your Apple Watch to look just like everyone else’s, pair it with a unique band unlike any other. Choose a Wood Mark strap from the Cult of Mac Store — made almost entirely out of wood — and enjoy 25% off the usual price for a limited…

Apple’s MagSafe branding technically made a return last year with the iPhone 12. But the MagSafe fans most fondly recall — the neat magnetic charging system for the MacBook — is also gearing up to make a comeback. According to a Friday report from…

Want to build your own app or game in 2021, even if you’ve never tried before? These top-rated creator kits are the easiest way to do it. And even better, right now The Complete AppGameKit Game Creator Bundle is on sale for just $29.99, an amazing 84%…

Apple’s A14 chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is gearing up for “risk production” of its next-gen chips, Digitimes reported Friday. The chips in question are TSMC’s 3-nanometer chips, expected to be the eventual successor to the…

According to reliable TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the next-gen MacBook Pro will come in 14- and 16-inch sizes, feature more ports and bring back the MagSafe charger in some form (!). And, of course,  the high-end laptops will run on new…

Woot’s insane sale on iPhone refurbs has returned for one day only. You can pick up a whole range of devices, from iPhone 7 to iPhone 11 Pro Max, with prices starting at just $149.99. Stock is selling fast, so don’t miss out! Can you remember when owning…

January 15, 2008: Steve Jobs shows off the first MacBook Air at the Macworld conference, calling the revolutionary computer the “world’s thinnest notebook.” The 13.3-inch laptop measures only 0.76 inches at its thickest point and 0.16 inches at its…

2021 not scary enough for you? Apple TV+ is here to help. On Friday, Apple debuted the first episode of season two of Servant. The creepy psychological thriller series from Tony Basgallop and M. Night Shyamalan spooked audiences with its first season about the…

The Aukey Omnia Mix wall charger offers a USB-C port that can handle anything from an iPhone to a MacBook. It’s palm-size but the 65W portable power adapter also includes a USB-A port for other electronics, like an Apple Watch. My real-world testing included…

If you pride yourself on being up-to-date with the latest iPhone 12, you need to do your device justice by upgrading to the best accessories for it, too. One essential you can’t go without for optimal use is a powerful wireless charger. Thankfully, right…

Apple premiered the first trailer for Cherry, a drama starring Tom Holland, on Thursday. Although best known for playing Spider-Man, Holland’s upcoming film is far grittier, telling the story of an Iraq war veteran with PTSD who spirals into drug addiction…

We want to help you master Safari. Cult of Mac’s Safari Pro Tips series will show you how to make the most of Apple’s web browser on iOS and Mac. How many times have you downloaded something from the internet and then had to spend way too much time trying…

Why spend $549 on AirPods Max when you can get Powerbeats for under $100? Amazon is today offering the biggest discount we’ve seen so far on Apple’s newest Powerbeats buds. Bag yours for just $99 — $50.95 off the usual price — for a limited time only.…

Take your Apple MagSafe on the go with the Scosche MagicMount MSC. Designed for in-car use, this mount comes in versions that attach to air vents, cup holders or windows. The company also used CES 2021 to unveil fresh PowerVolt USB-C car and wall chargers.…

Ridley Scott will reportedly direct an epic starring Joaquin Phoenix as French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Kitbag will be produced by Apple and shown on Apple TV+. Deadline got an inside look at the upcoming film, and describes it as “an original and…

The Cult of Mac Store’s big January sale is almost over, but there’s still a bit of time to enjoy generous discounts on some of our hottest Apple Watch accessories. Shop now to save on gorgeous bands and bracelets from Goldenerre, and a stylish aluminum…

Apple’s AirPods are still the market leader when it comes to wireless earbuds, but others are starting to catch up, claims new research from analysis firm Counterpoint. According to data released Thursday, Apple now makes up 29% of the TWS (that’s “true…

Cupertino is so ferociously secretive about having its name mentioned by suppliers that Gorilla Glass maker Corning uses a pseudonym for Apple inside the company — despite having worked on the iPhone since the very first model in 2007. “I have to tell you…

Whether you’re in the middle of a work call or catching up with an old friend, there’s nothing worse than your phone unexpectedly running out of juice. The next time you decide to hike an unknown trail or go on a longer drive than usual, you can do so…

We won’t definitively know how well the iPhone 12 is doing until Apple’s next earnings call January 27. But the signs are certainly looking good. On Thursday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the company that makes Apple’s A-series chips,…

Fancy four months of unlimited coffee at Panera Bread? Of course you do. And, thanks to Apple Pay, that’s exactly what you can get — provided you’re willing to sign up for a MyPanera+ Coffee subscription, that is. The new MyPanera+ Coffee subscription…

Want a capable iPad that’s compact enough to go everywhere with you? Check out today’s brilliant deal from Woot, which offers up refurbished iPad mini 4 units with LTE connectivity for a mere $279. This offer is available for one day only, so enjoy it…

January 14, 2009: Steve Jobs’ cancer worsens to the point that he takes a medical leave from Apple. Despite his illness, the CEO remains reluctant to take the time off. When he does, he keeps quiet about the severity of his illness. He calls “the curiosity…