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September 27, 1979: Years before the Macintosh will ship, Steve Jobs and Jef Raskin clash for the first time over the direction of the Macintosh R&D project. Raskin, the founder of the Macintosh project, wants a computer that’s going to be affordable to…

Wireless charging is like something straight out of the future, so why does it already seem so ho-hum? The future was supposed to be sleek and shiny and multicolored — and that’s just what this hybrid, cyberpunk-style phone stand/charging hub brings. The…

Customizing iPhone Home screens is all the rage right now, thanks to a cool new feature in iOS 14 (and a hacky workaround using the Shortcuts app). See what this new craze is all about, and find out how you can do it yourself, in our top stories this week.…

September 26, 1997: In one of his first tasks after returning to Apple as interim CEO, Steve Jobs reveals the company’s massive quarterly loss of $161 million. Giving investors the bad news is miserable, but things are about to change dramatically for…

We serve up a lot of great deals on gear and apps at Cult of Mac. In fact, we do it every day, so it’s likely you may have missed good stuff. Just in case you did, we rounded up some of the best recent deals on personal audio, wireless charging, smartphone…

Want an iPhone that offers some of Apple’s latest and most impressive technologies without breaking the bank? Check out Amazon’s latest deal on renewed iPhone XS units, which are now up to $434 cheaper. You can pick up a 64GB model that looks and works as…

This iPhone case post is presented by Totallee. These days, you may be looking for ways to shop online rather than venturing out into the world. Here’s a good thing to shop for from the comfort and safety of home: Your iPhone needs protection and Totallee is…

Apple Fitness+ will enter a crowded market when the service launches later this year. Established players like Peloton and Adidas already have a significant head start. But Apple is in great shape to give them a run for their money. Fitness+ is a logical next…

Laut’s versatile Workstation stand makes using a MacBook or iPad at your desk even more comfortable. It folds up into a compact package that you can carry anywhere, and it’s made from sturdy aluminum. Bag yours today from the Cult of Mac Store. If you’re…

This week on The CultCast: Don’t miss our one-week reviews of Apple Watch Series 6! We’ll tell you if it’s worth upgrading. Plus: Multiple sources are now confirming a second Apple hardware event coming October 13, where a new “iPhone 12 mini” may…

The new emoji set to appear in 2021 will help you express relief or confusion. Or show that your heart’s afire, or that it’s mending. Those might seem fairly ordinary, but there is something extremely odd about the the list of upcoming emoji: It’s very…

Pick up an ultraportable MacBook Air with beefy internals and enjoy $400 off the usual selling price today only. B&H Photo is offering a 2019 model with Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage for just $1,299 — down from $1,699. Or you can…

An image that reportedly shows iPhone case stickers seemingly adds more evidence that Apple will call its smallest iPhone 12 model the “iPhone 12 mini.” The pictures, posted on Twitter Thursday evening by Apple leaker DuanRui, follow a recent report from…

Nothing makes a project pop like good visuals. But since not everyone is a graphic designer, sometimes coming up with even simple imagery can seem like a tall order. This powerful but accessible graphic design app offers a suite of tools and resources that…

September 25, 2006: Apple ships its second-generation iPod nano, offering a fancy redesign of the pocket-size original. Among the new iPod nano’s improvements is a slimmer, anodized aluminum casing, a brighter screen, longer battery life and a wide range of…

Contrary to reports suggesting otherwise, the European Commission has revealed that it will appeal a recent court decision that went in Apple’s favor concerning a massive $14.8 billion tax bill. The EC made the tax demand to Apple in 2016, accusing it of…

It’s a packed day for Apple TV+ as the service debuted multiple episodes of new shows. The crown jewel of the bunch is Tehran, a new spy series about a Mossad hacker-agent who tries to infiltrate Tehran to destroy Iran’s nuclear reactor. Apple TV+ dropped…

Apple quietly snapped up podcasting app Scout FM, which tries to make podcasting sound more like tuning into radio stations, for an undisclosed amount earlier this year. Scout FM worked by letting users choose particular topics, then automatically customizing…

Apple TV+ invites you to take a look at the things beneath your feet in its new documentary series Tiny World. Narrated by Paul Rudd, this show is charming, if maybe too cute for its own good. Tiny World, which premieres on October 2, is the first of three…

Need an iPad Pro case that offers all-around protective without unnecessary bulk? Look no further than the slim, stylish Inflight Folio from Laut. It’s robust, versatile, and plays nicely with Apple Pencil. Get yours today from the Cult of Mac Store. Apple…

This portable storage post is presented by HyperAccessory. If you’re a photographer, videographer or content creator who likes to travel light, leaving the laptop behind, we found a must-have storage device for you. HyperAccessory’s skyBox features…

Mac users can update their computer on Thursday with macOS Catalina 10.15.7. It’s important for anyone who’s noticed their computer not connecting to Wi-Fi like it ought to. There are no new features. This might be the last Catalina version before the big…

Fortnite developer Epic Games has warned iPhone and iPad users that they could lose access to its hit battle royale game when updating to iOS 14. But there is a way to ensure that doesn’t happen. We’ll show you how before you start installing the latest…

Amazon on Thursday unveiled a cloud gaming service that can play console-quality games on mobile devices and a range of other computers. Unlike rival streaming services from Google and Microsoft, Amazon Luna will be available on iPhone and iPad. It’s also…

Apple released a bug-fix update to iOS 14 on Thursday. iOS 14.0.1 removes a number of problems — most notably, a bug that prevented users from permanently picking a new default email app and web browser. And iPad users get iPadOS 14.0.1 with the same fixes.…

The new iPad 8 is only a “speed bump” version of the seventh-generation model, but it certainly offers a noticeable increase in performance. Benchmarks show this recently released tablet is about twice as fast as its predecessor. iPad 8 vs. iPad 7…

Spotify, Match, and Fortnite developer Epic Games have joined a nonprofit that advocates for regulatory and legal action against Apple for what they claim is it unfair control of the App Store. Their main objection is the way that Apple charges up to 30…

It’s always been smart to shield our phones with a protective case when we step outside. But nowadays, it’s not just our phones that need protection. Phones are major vectors for germs and viruses, so it makes good sense to get a case that guards against…

Woot is blowing out 2018 iPad Pro refurbs at big discounts for one day only. You can bag an 11-inch model for as little as $599.99, while 12.9-inch models start at just $679.99. Get yours before they’re all gone!This post contains affiliate links. Cult of…

Twitter user @laobaiTD, aka Mr-white, posted images late Wednesday of what he claims is the braided Lightning cable that will come with iPhone 12. At present, the Mac Pro is the only Apple product to come with a more-durable braided cable, which also provides…