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It’s always possible to squeeze a little more out of your Mac. The trick is to get the right apps. We rounded up some of the best deals on the best Mac software for productivity, creativity and overall utility. Grab ’em while they’re hot! Timemator 2:…

The latest Apple Pay summer offer promises customers half off the cost of Snapfish photo books, cards, and more — so long as they pay for their purchase using Apple’s mobile payments service and a special code. Snapfish is a web-based photo-printing…

Amazon’s Deal of the Day offers big discounts on 2019 MacBook Pro units. You can save up to $449 on renewed 13-inch models, which look and work as good as new. Get yours for as little as $1,149.99. Need an ultraportable notebook that packs ample power? Look…

July 10, 2008: Apple launches the App Store, an online hub that lets iPhone owners browse and download apps made by third-party developers. Transforming the iPhone from a locked-down platform to a generative one, the App Store means that every iPhone user can…

Apple will ship its first Apple Silicon-based MacBook Air late 2020 or early 2021, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed in a note published Friday. Kuo has previously said a 13.3-inch Apple Silicon MacBook Pro will ship before the end of the year.…

It’s a busy day for Apple TV+ as two new shows and the Tom Hanks World War II drama Greyhound all made their debut Friday on Apple’s streaming TV service. Check out the trailers — and Cult of Mac‘s reviews — below. Greyhound Greyhound, which is both…

Shipments of Apple Macs increased a full 36% year-over-year during the second quarter of 2020, according to a market-research firm. The growth is pegged to individuals, companies and schools buying computers to make remote work and learning possible during the…

A concept artist created a video that breathes life into many of the iPhone 12 rumors that are circulating. It could give a real look at what Apple will unveil in autumn, including at least one significant design change. Watch the video now: The iPhone 12…

Apple Watch is by far the most popular watch on the market today, but making yours look unlike anyone else’s is easier than you might think. With a brand-new band or case, you can make Apple Watch uniquely yours — and for a lot less than you might think.…

iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are finally available to all in public beta form (with watchOS 7 and macOS Big Sur on the way). Here’s how you can sign up to get your hands on them today. Apple’s public beta releases are typically a little more stable than developer…

Apple seeded what might be the last version of iOS 13 and the iPad equivalent exclusively to developers on Thursday. This “golden master” update brings the debut of CarKey, allowing iPhones to unlock or start vehicles. There are other new features as well,…

iOS 14 makes it easier than ever to keep a tidy Home screen, thanks to the ability to hide Home screen pages and its brilliant new App Library. Here’s how to send new downloads to the App Library automatically so that you don’t have to worry about cleaning…

After giving developers access to iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 betas in June, Apple on Thursday let the general public test prerelease versions, too. The are significant upgrades, packed with features that won‘t be available in non-beta form until autumn. Get your…

Samsung is reportedly considering not bundling a wall charger with future phones. This comes after reports that archrival Apple is considering the same move for the iPhone 12. The goal is allegedly the same for both companies: reducing production costs.…

Apple on Thursday unveiled a free course to train educators to teach others how to program in Swift and Xcode, tools used to write apps for iPhone and Mac. In addition, Apple improved its Develop in Swift and Everyone Can Code curricula. And it’s adding new…

If your ears just don’t get along with AirPods, check out these awesome deals on headphones from Beats, Bose, and Sony instead. You can save up to $119 on some of the hottest models for a limited time only. There are both in-ear and on-ear options to choose…

Treat yourself to a 2019 MacBook Pro and enjoy hundreds off the original selling price. Woot is blowing out 15-inch models, refurbished by Apple and backed by a one-year warranty, for as little as $1,579.99 today only. With macOS Big Sur just a few months away…

According to mobile analytics firm Sensor Tower, 4.5 million people have downloaded bite-sized video subscription service Quibi since its highly publicized launch. Of these, around 8% are continuing to use the service. However, Quibi says that this estimated…

The power of the new iPhones to produce augmented reality experiences is really amazing. Thanks to powerful graphics processing and cameras, it’s possible to overlay convincing 3D images over the real world. Unfortunately, the only way to get that AR…

Apple paid 6.2 million British pounds ($7.8 million) on U.K. retail sales of $1.37 billion and gross profits of $337 million last year, a report published by i News claims. The publication viewed Apple’s latest annual results filing at Companies House, and…

Treat yourself to one of the most powerful all-in-ones money can buy. Woot is offering beefy iMac Pro units, refurbished by Apple, for under $3,600 today only. That’s $1,399 off the usual price! They pack insanely fast Intel Xeon W processors, 32GB of RAM,…

July 9, 2001: Apple is named the No. 1 computer manufacturer in the education market, with twice as many machines in schools as runner-up Dell Computer. It’s a big turnaround from a couple years earlier, when Dell overtook Apple and Steve Jobs was accused of…

TikTok enjoyed another month at the top of the App Store charts in June, becoming the most downloaded non-gaming iOS app, according to a new report from Sensor Tower. The leading app analytics firm says the Chinese social video app was installed more than 87…

The second-highest court in the European Union will make a ruling next week regarding Apple and Ireland’s appeal of a $16 billion fine in back taxes for Apple. The European Commission ordered Apple pay the sum in August 2016. This was based on a so-called…

Add Siri voice control to your outside spotlights with the Meross Smart WiFi Indoor/Outdoor Plug. It’s waterproof and actually offers two plugs, each separately controllable with Apple’s HomeKit. I tested this home-automation accessory around my house.…

A Tablo over-the-air DVR released this week boasts 1 terabyte of internal storage. That’s enough space to hold 700 hours of HD shows. This digital video recorder from Nuvyyo captures up to four shows at once off free local airwaves, then streams them to a…

Schedule a visit to an Apple Store and you’ll have an expert standing by just to answer your questions. That’s the promise of the “Shop with a Specialist” program that launched Wednesday. While this is a touch of luxury, it’s also a necessity brought…

Tom Hanks wrote and stars in Greyhound, a feature film about World War II debuting Friday on Apple TV+. In a new video, the beloved actor talks about the real-life story it depicts: the challenges of Allied ships crossing the Atlantic infested with Nazi…

If you’re applying for jobs and want to help recruiters avoid an awkward moment as they struggle to pronounce your name, a new LinkedIn feature can help. It just takes a minute to record the proper pronunciation of your name and add the audio clip to the…

Apple shared a brief look into the creative process of James Blake. A video released Wednesday shows the Grammy winning artist assembling a song on a MacBook with Logic Pro X. Watch it now: James Blake depends on Logic Pro X The video makes it clear that this…