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A foldable iPhone is probably somewhere in Apple’s future, but a concept designer shows us just how amazing it might look today. The flexible display allows this dream device to be both phone and small tablet. Say hello to the iPhone Fold This is the…

AirFly Pro can wirelessly connect your AirPods to a plane’s entertainment system. Or the machines at your gym. If it has a 3.5 mm audio jack, this Bluetooth adapter lets it communicate with your AirPods. Even two pairs at once. And the same easily-pocketable…

Holiday shopping for an Apple Watch fan couldn’t be easier. There are so many awesome bands and accessories out there, you’re bound to find something they’ll love. But we’re here if you need a helping hand. We’ve rounded up some of the best Apple…

Future iPhone cameras could get some big upgrades thanks to the latest company Apple purchased in the U.K. Spectral Edge, a start-up that combines image processing with machine learning to create sharper smartphone photos, has quietly been acquired by Apple,…

AirPods contribute as much to Apple’s bottom line as the iconic iPod did at its peak, according to an industry analyst. And Apple Watch long since passed that milestone. Combined, Apple’s Wearables and Home products are expected to far outsell Mac and iPad…

There are sometimes concerns that new iOS versions will cut the battery life of older iPhone models, or slow down performance. Tests on a variety of Apple handsets with the just-released iOS 13.3 show just the opposite — this update not only speeds up these…

Apple added escape and power keys to the MacBook Pro, and a camera button to the iPhone 11 battery case. What buttons could be next? (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Apple is so confident in one of its upcoming TV shows that it’s already been greenlit for a second season before the first season has even debuted on Apple TV+. Season one of Little America, an anthology series about the lives of American immigrants, is set…

The nation’s 13th-largest health club chain, Orangetheory Fitness, will begin supporting Apple Watch in its 1,300 franchise studios by March, the company said Thursday. That will make it the first fitness brand to officially partner with Apple on a fitness…

With just a click on your Mac, you can insert a Continuity Sketch or mark up documents on an iPad with Apple Pencil. It's easy and effective. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

You will soon have something to show for that $5,999+ you just handed over to Apple. The first Mac Pro orders have today started shipping out to customers. Deliveries are scheduled to begin this Friday, December 13. It feels like we’ve been waiting an age…

The technicians of the independent digital camera testing lab DxOMark are used to focusing their eyes on the quality of smartphone camera images. Lately, they’ve been tuning their ears as well. DxOMark recently began conducting separate tests of the…

Rumors that Apple is hard at work on augmented reality glasses got some solid proof today. The company received a patent on a near-eye display design intended for just such an accessory. And there’s an interesting mention of a “holographic optical…

Many wireless chargers are designed to serve three mobile devices. The RapidX MyPort is made to selflessly serve one device in three different ways. MyPort is first a smartphone stand to wirelessly charge your iPhone. But the vertical charging element has a…

The holidays are fast-approaching, which means you’re running out of time to get your shopping done. But don’t panic — Cult of Mac can help you find the biggest and best discounts on Apple gear every day. Today’s highlights include: HomePod — $100…

Epic Games appears to be planning a big change to the Fortnite Battle Pass system in 2020. A new leak reveals an annual purchase option that comes with exclusive cosmetics you can’t obtain elsewhere. Fortnite offers a brand-new Battle Pass every six weeks or…

iPhone shipments in China reportedly had a rough time in November. According to Credit Suisse analyst Matt Cabral, iPhone shipments declined “meaningfully” last month — to the tune of approximately 35.4% year-on-year. If true, that’s lagging far behind…

There’s a brand-new version of the Opera web browser aimed at gamers — and it’s out today on Mac in early access. Opera GX offers a unique set of tools designed to enhance your desktop gaming experience. The browser lets you free up important resources…

Struggling Apple display maker Japan Display claims it has nailed down an extra $830 million in bailout financial support from Japanese asset manager Ichigo Asset Management. Ichigo joins Apple and Apple contract manufacturer Wistron in the effort to save the…

For all the time we spend looking at screens, it can be easy to lose track of our eyes’ health. But with these three tools from EyeQue, you can keep an eye on your, um, eyes without having to book an eye appointment. EyeQue VisionCheck – 31% off…

The Last Remnant Remastered, an updated version of Square Enix’s 2008 RPG for Xbox 360, has received a surprise release on iOS. The game depicts a world divided into multiple city-states, inhabited by four different species. The player controls Rush Sykes, a…

December 12, 1980: Apple goes public, floating 4.6 million shares on the stock market at $22 per share. In the biggest tech IPO of its day, more than 40 out of 1,000 Apple employees become instant millionaires. As Apple’s biggest shareholder, 25-year-old…

Apple recently filed a DMCA takedown request relating to information posted by an independent iPhone security researcher. The researcher, Siguza, posted a tweet featuring a possible encryption key for the iPhone’s Secure Enclave Processor. Apple later…

Commuters can now use Apple Pay, along with other contactless payments systems, to pay for their travel at New York’s Penn Station. That’s because the subway station has adopted the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s OMNY contactless fare payment…

Apple just lost the title of world’s most valuable publicly traded company. But not because it had a terrible day on the stock market. The change happened when Aramco, a huge Saudi Arabian oil company, went from private to public. Not anything Apple did…

The days when Twitter treated Live Photos as still ones are over. This social-networking site now easily converts these moving images taken with an iPhone to GIFs. The announcement went out, appropriately enough, via Tweet: Give the gift of GIFs. You can now…

iPhone hasn’t become a boring, mature product. Not according to Apple’s CEO, anyway. Tim Cook promises plenty of future iPhone innovation, though he admits progress is faster in some years than others. iPhone innovation, “not just change for change’s…

Start your holiday shopping in the Cult of Mac Store, where you can currently enjoy big discounts on some of our hottest brands — including 77% off Just Mobile. You’ll find iPhone cases and screen protectors, Apple Watch charging stands, and portable…

There has been much handwaving over the $5,999 price tag on the 2019 Mac Pro. It’s often been criticized for being Apple’s expensive computer ever. But it’s not. And it’s not even close, if you factor in inflation. Many of the early Macs cost much more…

Hot on the heels of scoring multiple Golden Globes nominations, The Morning Show earned three nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Jennifer Aniston added to her nomination pile with a nomination for best female actor in a drama series. And Steve…