The CultCast

iPad Air. Retina iPad Mini.  New Macbook Pros. The new Mac Pro.  Mavericks goes free.  So does the new iLife and iWork.  There's a TON to talk about on this Special Edition CultCast! Join us, and Special MacCast host Adam Christianson, as we discuss our first impressions on all that Apple announced at the jam-packed event.

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Confirmed!  Apple's October 22nd, 2013 iPad event is locked and loaded.  We'll run through what to expect. Then, Steve Jobs and his nights of profound amore; Apple hires a fashion star to man retail stores; and we review a new app that makes it insanely simple to send money to anyone you know.

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October 22nd, 2013.  Go ahead and insert that date into your iOS 7s, dear friends, because even though they haven't confirmed it, that's the day Apple will be unveiling two new iPads unto the world.  But will we see new MacBooks, Mac Pros, and the other tasty tech we've been wishing for?  We reveal our hopes, dream, and expectation on this week's glorious new episode.

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This time on the 'Cast: drug dealers want your Bitcoins; Samsung shenanigans earn them a new nickname; and, iMessages stop working in iOS 7?  Don't worry, we'll fix that for you…

But then, it's been two years now since Steve Jobs passed, and on this episode of the CultCast, we remember the man, ponder how Apple has fared without him, and stick around till the end! We're rebroadcasting once of Steve's most special appearances.

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iPhone sales make Tim Cool squee; iPads leak in Space Grey; CultCast hits four million ears; we dish a bunch more iOS 7 tips; plus we pitch our fave tech and apps in an all-new faves and raves so you can vote on which is best—all that and more on this episode of The CultCast!

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This week: iOS 7!  It's out, we offer our thoughts on the controversial OS plus our favorite tips.  Then, the NDAs are up and the reviews are in, we'll tell you what critics think of the 5S and why we all agree—the 5C feels great in the pants.

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Hot off the Apple event—it's our iPhone 5S and 5C reactions on our all-new CultCast.  We'll take a look at what's new in iOS 7 and each new iPhone, and we'll walk step-by-step through all the powerful new tech Apple unveiled throughout their 60-minute keynote.  No stone goes unturned… hit play already!

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The time 'round on the Cult of Casts: Apple finally confirms what we all knew, new iPhones are coming… we'll give our September 10th predictions.  Then, Erfon offers a bold prediction a big 5S spec bump; Apple's about to do something no tech company ever done; Microsoft buys Knockia; and Wil.i.am is the only one excited about the new Samsung Smartwatch.

And stick around for our new segment CultCast Second Hour!  This time for a discussion with Mike Gaines, professional video editor, motion graphics artist, and former editor for the ultra-popular video podcast, The Totally Rad Show.  We'll talk the pros and cons Final Cut X; what software the pros use; the best cameras for indie projects; and all the Mac gear you need to have a solid video product rig; plus so much more. 

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This time on another fabulous episode of The CultCast: we imagine Ballmer-less Microsoft; the 5S chip could be smokin' fast and feature a mysterious camera upgrade; the best ways to sell your old iPhone; why you should definitely wait to buy another Mac or iPad; plus special guest and Wired Editor Joe Brown uses future toilets.

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Rumor has that Apple might soon get a golden member… of the iPhone family.  But on this week's CultCast, we'll ask the important question: would anyone want a gold iPhone?!  We'll ponder the color choice and rumors of a big bump in 5S storage space.

Plus, Kyle Wiens from iFixit.com joins us to discuss why Apple is purposely building devices only a Genius can fix.  Surely it's not just an Apple money grab… right?

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