David Snow, author at Cult of Mac

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Developers’ App Store earnings double in past 5 years

David Snow — Thu, 29 May 2025 16:17:57 +0000

Apple touted a new study showing explosive App Store sales growth -- $406 billion in developer sales and billing in 2024 alone.

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Taron Egerton chases arsonists in Smoke on Apple TV+ [Update: New trailer]

David Snow — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:55:17 +0000

Like "Black Bird" on Apple TV+? The same team brings us Taron Egerton chasing arsonists in "Smoke" season 1. Check out the new trailer.

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Apple might switch all OS version numbers to years

David Snow — Wed, 28 May 2025 19:19:56 +0000

With an announcement reportedly coming at WWDC25 on June 9, Apple may switch all OS names from version numbers to years.

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New Satechi Find My accessories include eyeglasses case, wallet tracker

David Snow — Wed, 28 May 2025 17:11:28 +0000

Satechi expands FindAll accessories lineup with eyeglasses case, luggage tag, keychain and wallet tracker that all work with Find My.

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M4 Mac mini takes over for ‘semi-retired’ M1 MacBook Pro [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:30:26 +0000

Today's Mac mini computer setup sees the potent little desktop giving a hard-working MacBook Pro a break after five years of hard use.

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Logic Pro’s big beat-making upgrades: Enhanced Stem Splitter, new Flashback Capture

David Snow — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:15:43 +0000

Logic Pro updates for Mac and iPad

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Qualcomm study shows its modems outperform Apple’s C1 chip

David Snow — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:25:01 +0000

A new Qualcomm modem study -- commissioned by the chipmaker -- found its modem chips outperformed Apple's C1 in real-world conditions.

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Nab M4 iPad Pro models at up to $250 off

David Snow — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:15:17 +0000

Right now a hot M4 iPad Pro deal at Amazon can get you up to $300 off on various models with the specs you need.

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App Store blocks over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2024

David Snow — Tue, 27 May 2025 14:02:15 +0000

Apple said its App Store blocks fraud to the tune of $2 billion in bad transactions in 2024 and $9 billion over the past five years.

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Apple temporarily boosts iPhone trade-in values

David Snow — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:45:18 +0000

When Apple raises iPhone trade in values, it's time to get a shiny new iPhone Series 16 handset. You can get up to $30 more for some models.

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Cool dual-display rig unleashes fearsome dinos on Hawaii [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:30:49 +0000

Today's Hawaii-based M2 Max MacBook Pro setup sports 4K LG monitors that bring their dinosaur wallpaper to life.

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What to expect in iOS 19: Rumors point to design overhaul

David Snow — Fri, 23 May 2025 13:00:41 +0000

What to expect in iOS 19? Look for visionOS-like design changes, revamped Messages, a redesigned keyboard, floating navigation bars and more.

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Cherry next-gen keyboard switches target battery efficiency

David Snow — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:45:48 +0000

Cherry next-gen keyboard switches unveiled this week may appeal to Mac users for their battery efficiency and more.

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New details leak about Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s coming ‘AI companions’

David Snow — Thu, 22 May 2025 14:56:27 +0000

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman details his company's ambitious plan to produce 100 million AI devices "fully aware of a user's surroundings and life."

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You lookin’ at Martin Scorsese? Yes, in Apple TV+’s new 5-part documentary.

David Snow — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:45:26 +0000

The upcoming Mr. Scorsese documentary series will be a comprehensive five-part film portrait of legendary director Martin Scorsese — the man behind the camera, over a decades-long career, on films ranging from Taxi Driver to Killers of the Flower Moon — the streamer said Thursday. Directed by filmmaker Rebecca Miller, the series promises an unprecedented look […]

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This deluxe chair does it all — back support, massages, naps and more

David Snow — Wed, 21 May 2025 19:00:02 +0000

The LiberNovo Omni dynamic ergonomic chair moves the way you do for healthy sitting. And you can get a discount!

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Jony Ive, Sam Altman tease mysterious prototype as OpenAI buys io

David Snow — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:18:04 +0000

As OpenAI buys io, honchos Sam Altman and Jony Ive vaguely tease a mystery prototype in a video and webpage announcement.

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Jason Momoa rages in epic Chief of War teaser [Apple TV+ trailer]

David Snow — Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:02 +0000

In "Chief of War" season 1, Jason Momoa leads Hawaiian warriors against the forces of Western colonization. Watch the trailer!

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See a triple-display workstation’s 11-year evolution [Setups]

David Snow — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:30:10 +0000

The 3-display setup is popular. Today's Mac Studio rig has kept itself that way for over a decade -- but with tons of gear changes.

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Elgato brings Virtual Stream Deck to Mac screens and beyond

David Snow — Wed, 21 May 2025 14:05:08 +0000

Elgato Virtual Stream Deck brings control to your desktop, and other new versions round out the company's "Stream Deck Everywhere" strategy.

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Apple plans to open AI models to third-party developers

David Snow — Tue, 20 May 2025 17:03:57 +0000

Apple plans to open AI models to third-party developers in hopes of spurring a lot more app development around Apple Intelligence.

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First Peanuts musical in 35 years comes to Apple TV+

David Snow — Tue, 20 May 2025 14:15:11 +0000

July's Apple TV+ debut of "Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical" looks like a treat for nostalgic adults and kids alike.

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Affordable EarFun Tune Pro headphones rival pricier Beats Studio Pro [Review] ★★★★★

David Snow — Tue, 20 May 2025 14:00:17 +0000

Our hands-on EarFun Tune Pro headphones review finds the affordable cans almost match Beats Studio Pro in the ways that count most.

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Mac mini drives dual Studio Displays and LG DualUp sidekick [Setups]

David Snow — Mon, 19 May 2025 15:30:11 +0000

The LG DualUp monitor is an odd bird, nearly square in shape. But today's Mac mini setup adds it to dual Studio Displays.

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New smart speaker looks just like HomePod 2 but tops it

David Snow — Mon, 19 May 2025 13:15:48 +0000

The new WiiM Sound smart speaker isn't just a HomePod 2 lookalike -- it could be a major Apple competitor.

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Powerful new OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock packs 11 ports

David Snow — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:07:49 +0000

The powerful new OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock is one of the first to expand blazing-fast connectivity for M4 Pro and Max MacBook Pro models.

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Try these crazy ways to get Touch ID with or without Magic Keyboard [Setups]

David Snow — Fri, 16 May 2025 15:30:20 +0000

In today's featured M1 Max MacBook Pro setup, you can find out how to get Magic Keyboard with Touch ID without the keyboard.

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New flagship Sony headphones cancel more noise than ever

David Snow — Fri, 16 May 2025 15:14:48 +0000

The new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones promise stellar sound and the flat-out best noise cancellation on the market.

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Price is right on 2 sleek new keyboard-mouse combos

David Snow — Thu, 15 May 2025 16:25:39 +0000

Two new Seenda keyboard and mouse combos click all the boxes -- especially for budget-conscious Apple fans.

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CarPlay Ultra finally arrives with complete dashboard makeover (for some)

David Snow — Thu, 15 May 2025 14:51:07 +0000

Apple's next-generation CarPlay experience is finally hitting the road -- but only with Aston Martin for now.

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Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds challenge AirPods Pro 2 at half the price [Review] ★★★★★

David Snow — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:45:27 +0000

Our hands-on Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds review finds are a top-shelf find in the crowded mid-priced range of noise-canceling earbuds.

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Apple Music’s Sound Therapy enhances songs to help you focus, relax and sleep

David Snow — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:22:03 +0000

Through a partnership with Universal Music Group, new Apple Music Sound Therapy turns tunes into wellness tools.

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Brain implant lets patients control Apple devices via thoughts [Updated]

David Snow — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:52:46 +0000

As a neurotechnology company demonstrated, thought control of Vision Pro eliminates the need for hand gestures and voice control.

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New ultra-thin micro-speaker could reshape smartwatch experience

David Snow — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:30:17 +0000

The incredibly thin and light xMEMS Labs Sycamore-W micro speaker could transform wearables like Apple Watch.

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Buy more, save more (up to $150) on key Logitech peripherals

David Snow — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:45:45 +0000

Logitech kicks off summer with a Buy More & Save sale on great keyboards, mice, webcams and more for your setup.

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Apple unveils major accessibility upgrades coming soon

David Snow — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:45:47 +0000

Apple accessibility upgrades coming later this year will help users with visual, hearing, mobility and cognitive challenges.

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