Following a request to streaming services to switch from high definition to standard in an effort to reduce the strain on the internet, indications were Friday that Apple has followed suit of other major services and slowed down its streaming. Cult …
Lees meerThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has us all trying our best to look after the pennies. The Cult of Mac Store can help with up to 77% off some essential Just Mobile accessories for iPhone and more. You can save on cases, screen protectors, charging pads…
Lees meerWorldwide smartphone shipments took a much-anticipated nosedive in the month of February as the COVID-19 outbreak began to spread around the globe. Strategy Analytics reported Friday a 38% drop in shipments, the worst ever since smartphone sales beg…
Lees meerThe Apple TV+ reboot of Amazing Stories started with a warning most viewers likely heeded: The show is going to be maudlin, and it will broadcast its emotional and dramatic beats from a mile away. Thankfully, having thrown down that gauntlet, the th…
Lees meerSpyder brings a new perspective on the spy thriller. Today’s addition to the Apple Arcade subscription service features a tiny robot spider on a mission to save the great big world. This itsy-bitsy superspy must use his gadgets to sabotage the nefar…
Lees meerApple is making it easier for Podcasts users to discover new shows focused on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Its new “Coronavirus: Stay Informed” section highlights content from the likes of CNN, NPR, BBC, and ABC News. Podcasts are a great way to s…
Lees meerThe MacBook Air unveiled this week offers performance up to 73% faster than the version of this Mac laptop released in 2018, according to benchmark tests done by a reviewer. The speed boost comes from the new model‘s 10th-generation Intel Core proce…
Lees meerGary Waterfield should be collaborating with colleagues today over the hum of sewing machines producing an elegant leather crossbody laptop bag. The small-batch tech backpacks and shoulder bags of WaterField Designs since 1998 have attracted discern…
Lees meerDo you need to sanitize cardboard parcels? And if so, how do you do it? Find (some of) the answers right here. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Lees meerA new MacBook Air or iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard deserves protection that smells good. Hear the name WaterField Designs and the part of the brain connected to the nose instantly recalls the rich scent of full grain leather. One day after Apple anno…
Lees meerUsing Apple’s CarPlay platform in its current state is worse for drivers’ reaction times than being high on weed, at the drink-drive legal limit, or texting behind the wheel, a new study claims. IAM RoadSmart, the biggest road U.K. safety charity, a…
Lees meerThe 2020 iPad Pro is less than 1% faster than the previous model on a popular benchmarking test. This is almost certainly because it doesn’t use Apple’s latest-generation processor. The new tablet does offer improved graphics capabilities, however. …
Lees meerYou don’t need to go to the gym for a great workout. If you’re stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak, you can still work on your summer beach bod. If you’re itching to exercise indoors, you can get started — and maximize your gains — using A…
Lees meerThe first reviews of Apple’s new and improved MacBook Air are out just days after its official unveiling. It will come as no surprise to fans of the machine that each one has great things to say about Apple’s most popular notebook. New configuration…
Lees meerApple is doing its part to help positive messaging regarding the coronavirus pandemic by sharing a White House video emphasizing the importance of social distancing. The public service announcement features three core members of the White House’s Co…
Lees meerYouTube on Friday confirmed it will start throttling video quality in Europe in an effort to reduce the strain on network infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its announcement comes a day after Netflix revealed similar plans. The temporary m…
Lees meerOne of the few consolations of being cooped up is the time it gives us to catch up on streaming content. But reality TV and movies can only keep us busy for so long before our brains get hungry. With access to more than 2,000 documentaries, Curiosit…
Lees meerApple’s supply chain is still weathering the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, a report published late Thursday by Bloomberg makes clear. Even though China has seemingly overcome the worst of the coronavirus spread, Apple products are co…
Lees meerThis week on The CultCast: Our reactions to Apple’s new hardware! Plus, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Apple’s new Mac mini, MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard. Out thanks to Squarespace for supporting this episode. Easily cr…
Lees meerApple is planning another iPad Pro refresh for 2020 that will introduce its first Mini LED display, according to a new report. The technology could pave the way for thinner devices, but it may be exclusive to 12.9-inch models initially. Apple’s most…
Lees meerMarch 20, 1997: Apple launches its Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, a futuristic, special-edition Mac that’s ahead of its time in every way. Not part of any established Mac line, it brings a look (and a price!) unlike anything else available. And ye…
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