For many of us, working from home is the new normal. That’s a mixed bag, more comfortable, no commute, but it’s also harder to stay focused, and distractions abound. So we’ve discovered an unexpected ally in the fight for productivity at home: Apple…
Lees meerThe first benchmark for the 2020 iPhone SE has surfaced, revealing huge performance increases over earlier Apple handsets. It seems that pricier iPhone 11 models still have a slight advantage, but there’s no doubt that iPhone SE is by far the fastes…
Lees meerApple plans to start selling new Macs powered by custom ARM processors in 2021, according to a new Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter. The company is said to be working on three of its own chips — all based on the A14 processo…
Lees meerThe first version of Apple and Google’s contact-tracing API will reportedly roll out April 28, Apple CEO Tim Cook says. As noted by French language website iGeneration, Cook revealed the launch date to European Commissioner Thierry Breton, who then …
Lees meerLet’s face it: The novelty of video calls has kind of worn off by this point in lockdown. What once seemed like the “video phone” of sci-fi dreams is now a way-too-frequent reality. But Skype has taken efforts to freshen things up by allowing users …
Lees meerWhy are massive smog clouds over China good news for Apple? Morgan Stanley analysts explain in their latest note to clients: Because pollution it suggests that Chinese manufacturing is ramping up again. Probably correct? Sure. Slightly off-brand mes…
Lees meerIn May, Verizon Wireless customers get an additional 15GB of mobile data for free for a second month of the COVID-19 crisis. Many people under stay-at-home orders during the pandemic depend on their iPhone, Android or mobile hotspot to connect to th…
Lees meerSome people make a big production out of unboxing their new iPhone. What’s supposedly an upcoming iPhone SE ad takes the opposite approach with Apple’s just-released budget handset. Watch it now: This ad, supposedly called “Unboxing,” simply lets th…
Lees meerAn iOS 14 concept video shows how an iPhone might look if it gains home screen widgets, as has been rumored. Plus, it envisions several features currently available for iPad jumping to iPhone, like Split Screen multitasking, a floating Dock, and mor…
Lees meerB&H Photo just dropped the biggest discount we’ve seen so far on Apple’s new 2020 MacBook Air. You can save $100 on yours for a limited time only. That’s just one of the awesome offers in today’s Deals & Steals roundup. Other highlights include: 201…
Lees meerA pandemic that kills thousands offers no silver linings. But stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 shows us a window for what living with clean air is like. An air quality tech company, whose global measurements can be monitored on an …
Lees meerZoom on Wednesday committed to upgrading the encryption in its video-chatting app. And Zoom 5.0, which will be out within the week, will include additional security controls for meeting hosts, like the ability to report disruptive users. Use of this…
Lees meerHow to connect your Digitakt drum machine to Ableton Live, and record loops in perfect sync. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Lees meerSell your old Apple devices to Cult of Mac now to earn an additional $10 for Earth Day. We typically pay more than other buyback services, and we cough up real cash, fast! Find out how much your old iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and other Apple devices are…
Lees meerTwelve South’s stunning SurfacePad is a case (kind of) for iPhone owners who hate cases — and it’s now available for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. SurfacePad is a sheet of high-end leather that sticks to the back of your device an…
Lees meerAmericans love Apple’s video chatting app FaceTime, according to the results of a survey released Wednesday. But they don’t use it for group chats. As a result, use of FaceTime hasn’t increased at all while millions of people around the world self q…
Lees meerThis iOS shortcut takes a shortened URL and expands it, then gives you options. It can protect you from potentially malicious links. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Lees meerThe just-released iPad Pro Magic Keyboard costs more than some iPads, and it’s possible to get AppleCare+ repair insurance for it. Just not directly. Purchasing AppleCare+ adds accidental damage coverage to an iPad, as well as some Apple-branded acc…
Lees meerFacebook Messenger Kids, the free chat app designed specifically for your little ones, on Wednesday expanded its reach to more than 70 new markets and added a number of helpful new features. It’s now possible for parents to give kids control over th…
Lees meerA redesigned iMac, a more affordable HomePod, and a powerful new Apple TV are just some of the products Apple has planned for 2020, according to one reliable reporter. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also revealed expectations for the 5G iPhone lineup, sche…
Lees meerThe iPhone SE, with its iPhone 8 form factor, proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks. With the first reviews for the new handset having hit the internet, pundits are in agreement that, well, the iPhone SE is pretty darn great. In fact, if A…
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