June 15, 2011: Three people get sentenced to prison in China for leaking information about the iPad 2 prior to its release. The Foxconn R&D employees receive sentences ranging from one year to 18 months. They also must pay fines between $4,500 and $…
Lees meerIn a new video aimed at the European market, Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about how “privacy is a fundamental human right” that Apple works hard to embed into every new product it makes. The six-minute video comprises various clips from the recent World…
Lees meerThe newest MacBook Pro with M1 chip is the best Apple laptop you can buy right now, and rumor has it we’ll be waiting longer than anticipated for a larger model. Don’t want to wait? Bag the brilliant 13-inch option now at its lowest price ever. Amaz…
Lees meerApple has officially debuted its premium Apple Podcasts Subscriptions feature, allowing content creators to charge monthly subscriptions for listening to their podcasts. Announced at Apple’s Spring Loaded event in April, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions…
Lees meerApple has quietly reduced the one year free trial of Apple TV for customers who buy new Apple devices down to three months. That is the same 90 day trial new customers get with Apple Music. Apple made the change in a note on its Apple TV+ website. W…
Lees meerAirPods Max just got its biggest discount yet after Amazon slashed $50 off the usual price. Get yours in blue or silver for $499 — down from $549 — for a limited time only. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission when y…
Lees meerStill waiting for a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X? You’re not alone. Console restocks are still making headlines, with Best Buy reportedly selling out of new PS5 stock in just 11 minutes. If you’re one of the millions worldwide waiting for the l…
Lees meerYou might make your Apple Watch look like a retro Casio with our giveaway this week. Four lucky winners will receive not one but two Quattro Pro Apple Watch bumper cases from Elkson. That’s one to keep and one to give to a friend. The Quattro Pro bu…
Lees meerSave on some of the best accessories money can buy for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac in the Cult of Mac Store’s big Father’s Day sale. Enjoy up to 72% of cases, bands, charging stands, and more from the likes of Elago, Elkson, Monowear, and Swit…
Lees meerApple released iOS 12.5.4 and iPadOS 12.5.4 on Monday. These contain security patches for iPhones or iPads old enough that they can’t upgrade to 2019’s iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 but are still in use. Don’t expect new features in iOS 12.5.4 The release not…
Lees meerThe classic writer’s garret, a small room where a tortured scribe toils over lonely hours to put words on the page — using a quill or a fountain pen or maybe a Smith Corona typewriter — has been tastefully updated. Now it’s all about a 12.9-inch iPa…
Lees meerIf you’re heading to the store with an Apple Card on Monday, you’d better bring a second form of payment. An ongoing technical glitch means that it might not be possible to make in-store purchases with the credit card. Your Apple Card has been decli…
Lees meerBeats Studio Buds just became a strong competitor for AirPods Pro. Which is odd, as they’re both made by Apple. Studio Buds are truly-wireless headphones that offer active-noise cancellation and access to Apple’s Find My network. They come in a vari…
Lees meerApple on Monday debuted a dramatic new trailer for season two of its drama series The Morning Show. Set to a cover of Frank Sinatra’s “New York,” the trailer shows how the topical show will continue to explore the #MeToo movement and other themes it…
Lees meerWhile brunches and flowers accompany Mother’s Day every year, the common trope around Father’s Day is that thoughtful gifts for dad seem impossible to find. Socks, ties, watches and golf-related items are classic gift ideas for good reason. But if y…
Lees meerPick up Beats Solo Pro wireless headphones at half their usual price for a limited time only. Woot is offering brand-new units for just $149.99 — down from $299.95 — while stocks last. Solo Pro headphones offer active noise cancellation, an Apple H1…
Lees meerJapan is the latest country to turn its antitrust attention on Apple. The Japan Times reports that the Japanese government is set to investigate both Apple and Google over their dominance in mobile operating systems. The report, which cites a Nikkei…
Lees meerThe Apple Watch Series 7 will boast a faster processor, better wireless connectivity, and a new, improved screen, says a new report from Bloomberg. The screen will have thinner bezels and a “new lamination technique that brings the display closer to…
Lees meerWoot is now offering “grade A” AirPods Pro refurbs for just $159.99 — the lowest price we’ve seen on AirPods Pro to date. All units are backed by a 90-day Woot warranty, but supplies are limited. This sale is good for a limited time only, so enjoy i…
Lees meerIf you’ve been dreaming of seeing the bottom half of people’s faces in Apple Stores (odd dream, admittedly!), you’ll get your wish starting this week as many Apple Stores in the U.S. begin loosening their mask requirements. This comes as major retai…
Lees meerPopSockets PopGrips are already wildly popular, and the new MagSafe system in the iPhone 12 series improved on the design. Instead of having at attach with adhesive, the pop-up phone handles cling tightly to magnets built into Apple’s handsets. I tr…
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