Act fast to save $50 on 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip

Save $50 on various configurations of 15-inch MacBook Air. Photo: Apple Within weeks of going on sale, Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air is available with a sweet $50 discount. The deal knocks the price of the entry-level configuration down to $1,249. You can score a similar $50 discount on the 15-inch Air with M3 chip in … Read more

‘See what you’re missing’ with Apple’s new iPhone comparison tool

Apple wants you to know all the ways iPhone 15 is better than your current handset. Screenshot: Apple/Cult of Mac The new “Why Upgrade” page on Apple’s website shows users of some older iOS models what features they’d get if they traded up to the latest iPhone 15 series. The tool says “See what you’re … Read more

Can ‘Constellation’ finale satisfy sci-fi fans?

Apple TV+ pumped up its reputation as a hub for thought-provoking and visually stunning science fiction with Constellation, a series that’s part sci-fi, part horror and part family drama. The intricately plotted space thriller’s season finale airs Wednesday. And, as the season concludes, the show must clear a high bar to make the ending ring … Read more

Apple sets WWDC24 kickoff date for June 10

WWDC24, this year’s big Apple developer conference, will start with a live-streamed event on June 10, the company said Tuesday. During the keynote, Apple undoubtedly will reveal its plans for iOS and its other computing platforms, with a rumored focus on AI. After the keynote, set to stream for free at 10 a.m. Pacific on … Read more

Customize your Mac with lifetime license to MacPilot

Optimize and supercharge your Mac with MacPilot. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals Want to customize your Mac? MacPilot shows you how to tap into macOS’s Unix underpinnings to deliver under-the-hood tweaks and customizations that will make your Mac life simpler. For a limited time, you can get lifetime access to MacPilot for just $29.97 (regularly … Read more

Ugreen NAS products launch with big discounts

Known for compact and affordable chargers, Ugreen jumped into network-attached storage (NAS) devices in a big way Tuesday with a crowdfunding campaign for its new NASync products on Kickstarter.com. That’s where you can pledge and save 40% on items that suit home and business users alike with high-speed, huge-capacity data storage, the company said. New … Read more

Customize iPhone Home screen layout to suit your needs

Your iPhone doesn’t need to look like it came from 2012. You can easily swap out wallpapers and/or customize iPhone Home Screen layouts by adding widgets and folders (and by hiding unwanted apps from your view). This guide will help set up your iPhone screen so it looks exactly how you want it to. How … Read more

New England Patriots owner ‘disappointed’ by The Dynasty

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed disappointment Tuesday over how The Dynasty documentary on Apple TV+ portrayed the football franchise’s championship teams, according to a new report. Kraft made the comments while talking with reporters at an annual NFL meeting. New England Patriots owner ‘disappointed’ over The Dynasty documentary series At the meeting, a … Read more

CalDigit Thunderbolt dock deals cover TS3 and TS4 needs

Thunderbolt docks bristling with ports are great tools for connecting your Mac to displays and other peripherals in your computer setup. And right now you can get excellent deals at Amazon on well-reviewed 15-port CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 dock or — for blazing-fast connectivity — an 18-port Thunderbolt 4 dock. This post contains affiliate links. Cult … Read more

Apple pays to use ‘iPad’ name: Today in Apple history

March 26, 2010: Apple pays up to settle a trademark dispute with Japanese multinational Fujitsu over the name “iPad” in the United States. It comes two months after Steve Jobs first showed off the iPad, and around a week before the tablet will land in stores. As it happens, it’s not the first time Apple … Read more