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New Apple MagSafe charging pucks could double iPhone charging speeds

David Snow — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:15:13 +0000

Newly discovered regulatory filings suggest Apple may soon launch new MagSafe 50W charging pucks that could double iPhone charging speeds.

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visionOS 3 rumors: WWDC25 could be a huge leap forward

D. Griffin Jones — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

visionOS 3 rumors point to new advanced eye tracking features and support for VR hand controllers. But Apple probably has much more to show.

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Appeals court denies Apple request to walk back court-ordered App Store changes

Ed Hardy — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:40:56 +0000

An appeals court shot down Apple’s request to put a hold on a judge’s order that opens the App Store to more financial competition.

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iOS 19 may turn your AirPods into a remote camera button

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:51:05 +0000

Apple will reportedly make the AirPods even better with iOS 19/iOS 26 by adding sleep new head gestures, sleep detection and more.

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Discount code: Block ads and data trackers forever with this top-rated service

Cult of Mac Deals — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:15:50 +0000

Snag a lifetime subscription to the AdGuard family plan. The iOS and Mac ad blocker also protects your privacy on Android and PC.

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Crop, rotate and skew photos on iPhone

D. Griffin Jones — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:00:49 +0000

You can precisely rotate and skew perspective on photos from your iPhone, for those times when you don’t realize your picture is slightly to the side or slightly tilted until much later.

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Trade tensions stall Apple Intelligence rollout in China

David Snow — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:44:13 +0000

Amid regulatory limbo and "increasing political uncertainties," trade tensions stall Apple Intelligence rollout in China.

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Today in Apple history: Mac clone-maker peaks before a dizzying decline

Luke Dormehl — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:15:32 +0000

On June 4, 1997, Mac clone-maker Power Computing hit its high point and began a rapid decline. By early 1998, it was out of business.

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Ruko U11MINI 4K drone: A pocket-size powerhouse for aerial creators

Sponsored Post — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:00:52 +0000

For creators who value portability and performance, the U11MINI 4K drone is a dream come true. It's lightweight but packs advanced features.

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This Apple Watch charging cable hides a magnetic trick up its sleeve

Cult of Mac Deals — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:30:15 +0000

The MagStack Slim for Apple Watch charger cable boasts a unique design and a magnetic upgrade that makes it much easier to use and transport.

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All the sweet new watchOS features we expect at WWDC25

Graham Bower — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

What features will the next version of watchOS add to Apple Watch? A look at what's coming soon to your wrist at WWDC25.

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iOS 19 will bring smart upgrades to Messages and Music apps

Rajesh Pandey — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:23:33 +0000

With iOS 19/iOS 26, Apple plans to enhance the Messages app with automatic chat translation and built-in support for polls.

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Price drop: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97

Cult of Mac Deals — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:20:14 +0000

Don't get stuck using an old version of Windows. Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro with this limited-time discount from Cult of Mac Deals.

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Apple A20 chip will move to 2nm and bring the RAM inside

D. Griffin Jones — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:27:52 +0000

The A20 chip, which will power the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone, will use a new technology that integrates RAM inside the chip.

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How to set up Game Center to pwn your friends

D. Griffin Jones — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:30:40 +0000

Set up Game Center on your iPhone and Mac and set your username so you can compete with friends and unlock achievements in the games you play. You can see where you stand among your friends — and globally.

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Apple Design Awards: Try the best apps and games of 2025

David Snow — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:08:32 +0000

The iPhone giant just named the Apple Design Awards' winning apps and games, so now's the perfect try some of the best of the best.

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Don’t miss this sweet Apple Watch SE deal

Ed Hardy — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:50:26 +0000

Apple Watch SE is already the most affordable wearable Apple makes, and a deal knocks up to 32% off the already low price.

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Today in Apple history: iOS overtakes BlackBerry OS

Luke Dormehl — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:00:49 +0000

On June 3, 2011, just four years after the iPhone launch, iOS market share inched past Research in Motion's BlackBerry OS for the first time.

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Slow Horses season 5 premieres in September [Apple TV+ first look]

David Snow — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:38:14 +0000

"Slow Horses" season 5 premieres on Apple TV+ September 24, bringing Gary Oldman's MI5 section chief Jackson Lamb and his hapless crew back.

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macOS 16 rumors: What to expect at WWDC25

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:20:02 +0000

The latest rumors indicate macOS 16 might steal the thunder from iOS 19 at WWDC25, with its fresh look and other smarter changes.

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Get a refurbished M2 iPad Air at a discount straight from Apple

David Snow — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:46:55 +0000

Need an iPad or an iPad upgrade on the cheap? Now you can get Apple refurbished M2 iPad Air models, certified to work just like new ones.

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Apple TV+ takes swing at Sunday Night Baseball streaming rights

David Snow — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:54:32 +0000

As negotiations continue, it looks like Apple TV+ may acquire "Sunday Night Baseball" streaming rights, adding to its Friday night lineup.

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Save $100 on Beats Fit Pro earbuds

Cult of Mac Deals — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:30:17 +0000

If you want a nice pair of all-purpose earbuds you can wear from work straight to the gym, check out this deal on Beats Fit Pro earbuds.

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2 iPhone 17 models may lack ProMotion features in their 120Hz displays

David Snow — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:43:00 +0000

As disagreements flare up among leakers, it looks like iPhone 17 and 17 Air may lack ProMotion display features in their 120Hz displays.

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15-inch MacBook Air cut to its lowest price ever [Updated: Even lower!]

David Snow — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:10:11 +0000

The M4 MacBook Air launched in March but a deal already lowers the cost by a sweet $235. Plus there are bargains on older versions, too.

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Save on Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC

Cult of Mac Deals — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:25:38 +0000

Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC is a powerful combination of classic applications that streamline workflow and enhance collaboration.

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Apple Intelligence might take a backseat at WWDC25

D. Griffin Jones — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Apple doesn’t have as many Apple Intelligence features to announce this year at WWDC25 — here's what's coming.

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Today in Apple history: Yosemite brings a visual overhaul to OS X

Luke Dormehl — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:45:18 +0000

On June 2, 2014, Apple showed off Mac OS X Yosemite for the first time at WWDC. Its design more closely resembled iOS than previous versions.

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MacBook Pro covers for aging Mac mini in picture-perfect rig [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:30:53 +0000

Some setups just ooze good taste, like today's featured MacBook Pro workstation. Check out the cool wallpaper on the LG ultra-wide display.

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Here’s the agenda for WWDC25, Apple’s big dev event [New moniker: ‘Sleek Peek’]

David Snow — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:15:04 +0000

Apple unveils the WWDC25 schedule for this year's big software developer conference, now called "Sleek Peek."

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iPad saves world-renowned pianist’s career

David Snow — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:54:22 +0000

For once it's not iPhone doing the saving. An iPad saves classical pianist's career from crippling stage fright, just when she almost gave up.

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Apple appeals EU interoperability rules, citing privacy risks

David Snow — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:19:09 +0000

As expected, Apple appeals EU interoperability rules increasing third-party device compatibility because of privacy risks for iPhone users.

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Apple picks ‘macOS Tahoe’ for this year’s major interface redesign

David Snow — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:08:49 +0000

In a tradition of California place names going back to OS X Mavericks, Apple reportedly will name next macOS version after famous Lake Tahoe.

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Instagram app for iPad moves closer to launch

Rajesh Pandey — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:26:57 +0000

Meta employees are going "full steam ahead" with a dedicated Instagram app for iPad, with internally testing already underway.

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Today in Apple history: Apple II gets its first disk drive

Luke Dormehl — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:11:47 +0000

On June 1, 1978, Apple launched the Disk II floppy drive. The groundbreaking peripheral solved the Apple II's biggest problem.

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A headband and a light walk into your bedroom — and fix your insomnia

Cult of Mac Deals — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:30:15 +0000

Forget sleeping pills. The sleep aids in this bundle, a HoomBand Bluetooth headband and Dodow meditation light, will ease you to sleep.

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BuhoCleaner jacks up Mac performance (up to 70% off promo)

David Snow — Sat, 31 May 2025 15:00:50 +0000

Is your Mac slowing down? Mac maintenance app BuhoCleaner gets rid of junk files and more to improve speed and efficiency.

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Fountain of Youth becomes most popular movie on streaming

Ed Hardy — Sat, 31 May 2025 14:00:08 +0000

Apple TV+ adventure movie "Fountain of Youth" shoots to the top of the streaming charts during its first week.

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If Photoshop and ChatGPT had a baby, it’d be this AI photo editor

Cult of Mac Deals — Sat, 31 May 2025 13:30:21 +0000

Save on background removals, image enhancements and face swaps with this deal on $5,000 credits for easy-to-use AI photo editor PicWish.

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How to use Freeform, Apple’s collaborative digital whiteboard app

D. Griffin Jones — Sat, 31 May 2025 13:00:35 +0000

Apple’s Freeform app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision is a digital whiteboard you can use to brainstorm or gather ideas in one big canvas.

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Today in Apple history: Newspaper replaces photo staff with iPhones

Luke Dormehl — Sat, 31 May 2025 12:20:18 +0000

On May 31, 2013, the Chicago newspaper fired all 28 of its photographers, pledging to train other staffers to shoot iPhone photos.

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iPhone 17 may stick with last year’s chip and RAM

Rajesh Pandey — Sat, 31 May 2025 05:30:10 +0000

The base iPhone 17 may not pack any major hardware upgrades, with Apple supposedly using the same A18 chip as the iPhone 16.

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An AirTag won’t fit in your wallet, but this $24 tracker will

Cult of Mac Deals — Fri, 30 May 2025 21:00:55 +0000

MagTag functions similarly to AirTag, but the wallet tracker's credit card-size design is a massive improvement for sliding into tight slots.

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Find the highest-quality original images online with Reverse Image Search

D. Griffin Jones — Fri, 30 May 2025 19:00:26 +0000

Use Google reverse image search to find the higher-resolution (and higher-quality) original version of an image online.

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Danny Boyle shoots 28 Years Later sequel on 20 iPhones at once

David Snow — Fri, 30 May 2025 16:40:20 +0000

Talk about "shot on iPhone." Director Danny Boyle takes it to a new level, with his sequel "28 Years Later" shot on 20 iPhones at once.

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Clean workstation boasts killer mechanical keyboard [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:30:53 +0000

Compact keyboards dominate setups these days, but today's MacBook Pro rig boasts a nearly full-sized and customizable tenkeyless keyboard.

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With Severance season 3 coming, plans for 2 spinoffs emerge

David Snow — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:02:14 +0000

News of two possible spinoff series plus merchandise and maybe a video game arrive alongside word of "Severance" season 3 progress.

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New language-learning app uses AI to coach you toward fluency

Cult of Mac Deals — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:45:04 +0000

Have fun getting fluent in up to 11 languages with MosaLingua, an AI language learning app that offers a smarter, faster way to learn.

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Today in Apple history: Apple marks massive iPod touch milestone

Luke Dormehl — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:30:02 +0000

On May 30, 2013, Apple marked the sale of the 100 millionth iPod touch by launching a new, stripped-down model with a budget price of $229.

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Bono documentary doubles as first full-length video for Vision Pro [Now streaming]

David Snow — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:26 +0000

The new "Bono: Stories of Surrender" documentary recreates the U2 star's stage show on Apple TV+ and as the first full Vision Pro video.

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Appeals court says Trump tariffs can stay — for now [Updated]

Ed Hardy — Thu, 29 May 2025 23:23:48 +0000

Sweeping Trump tariffs are unconstitutional says the US court tasked with overseeing trade disputes. It’s good news for Apple.

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Surf safe anywhere with a VPN that works on unlimited devices

Cult of Mac Deals — Thu, 29 May 2025 22:50:06 +0000

Get a three-year subscription to Surfshark VPN for $67.20 (reg. $430). It covers unlimited devices on macOS, iOS, Windows, Android and more.

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Larger screen in iPhone 17 essentially confirmed

Ed Hardy — Thu, 29 May 2025 22:05:11 +0000

The standard iPhone 17 model will almost certainly include a larger screen than it’s predecessor, a standout reason to choose the model coming this autumn.

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3 ways to emulate old video games and computers on your Mac

D. Griffin Jones — Thu, 29 May 2025 18:30:48 +0000

I’ll walk you through the best free apps you can use to emulate video games and virtualize Windows 11 and Linux on a Mac.

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UPDF 2.0: The next-level AI-powered PDF editor for Mac, iPad and iPhone

David Snow — Thu, 29 May 2025 16:55:57 +0000

You're going to want to try the new UPDF 2.0. The update brings great new features to the AI-powered PDF editor for Mac, iPad and iPhone.

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