The CultCast

Jony Ive's huge sweeping iOS 7 changes; Apple Television and the Ring of Power; our favorite April Fools pranks; and careful, your iPad might be giving you Gorilla Arm!  All that and more on this lovely new episode of The CultCast.

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Direct download: CultCast_66_-_Jony_Ived_The_OS.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:42pm PDT

Are you still still using Finder to  lauch applications on your Mac??  Wroooong!  Find out how the all new Alfred 2 will make your Mac a new machine!

Plus, Google Reader, the tech only a nerd could love, and we wrap with our favorite gear and tech on an all-new Faves N Raves and Faves N Raves, and, FAAAAAVVEEES.

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Direct download: CultCast_65_-__If_Ur_Using_Finder_Ur_Doing_It_Wrong.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:20pm PDT

IS THIS THE END FOR IPHONE?  HAS SAMSUNG'S NEW GALAXY S4 CONQUERED THE PRESCIOUS IDEVICE?

NO! Of course not!  We've got a thousand reasons why on this ep. of The CultCast.

Plus, a new Steve Jobs movie you'll actually want to see; Galaxy S4 features we hope make it to the iPhone 6; and could the iPad Mini *get* any better?

All that and more on this episode of the CultCast!

Direct download: CultCast_64_-_Its_An_iPhone_Killa.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:58pm PDT

We mix it up on this week's CultCast!  Join us for a very special hour with guest and former host of Totally Rad Show (TRS) and Current Co-Host of Always On, Jeff Cannata.  

For all those who used to watch and love TRS, we'll remember the show and relive how it's cutting-edge production made it one of the most popular and beloved podcasts on the internet.

But then, a segment we're calling Tech Jeff Cannat-a live without!  Jeff tells us his favorite iPhone and iPad apps and gadgets, and why he's more than super-duper excited for the upcoming Playstation 4 console.

Join for CultCast #63, won't you?

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Direct download: CultCast_63_-_The_Totally_Radisode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:41pm PDT

Finally, it's time to talk iPhone 5S and iPad 5!  We'll tell you why April and August might be bringing you the tasty new iDevices.

Then, is Apple is a innovation lull?  Ex-Apple CEO John Scully thinks so.  We'll tell you what we think is going on.

All that and we wrap up with our favorite tech and apps on this week's Faves N Raves!

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Direct download: CultCast_62_-_Rumor_Has_It.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:40pm PDT

With over 205,000 Instagram followers, iPhone photographer Cory aka @withhearts knows a thing or two about how to capture beautiful photos on Apple's beloved iDevice.

He joins us on this CultCast to reveil his favorite editing apps, tips, and secrets for taking amazing photos with just an iPhone.

But first, Google Glass!  Does anyone really want to wear these dorky accessories?  What practical uses could they possible have?

Also, did you know your US Internet provider is about to enforce new copyright protection rules on you?  We'll tell you all about them.

Thanks to DigiDNA.net, makers of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible!

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Direct download: CultCast_61_-_Google_Glassholes.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:17pm PDT

It's a Cult-a-versary party on this, our first year anniversary and 60th episode of the CultCast!  On this episode, we take a look at episodes and guests past, and tell the story of how the show almost never made it on the air.

Plus, the new iOS features Sony is bringing to their just-announced Playstation 4 console; the honor Jony Ive just received that's even better than a knighthood; and Woz says Apple is losing its cool—we disagree!  

To all our govs and governesses that have supported over the last year, a big heart-felt thanks

Direct download: CultCast_60_-_Our_1st_Cultaversary.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:49pm PDT

Tim Cook just had the best week ever yaa'll! We'll tell you what he said to Goldman Sachs about a cheaper iPhone, and what President Obama did that had him blushin' like a school girl.

Then, what we know about iWatch; Leander tells us about his new Jony Ive book; and we answer your Facebook queries in an all-new CultCastQNA.

Thanks to DigiDNA.net, makers of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible!

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Direct download: CultCast_59_-_Ive_been_iWatching_you.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:21pm PDT

Hot out the oven, a new iOS 6 jailbreak!  We'll tell you why you should and shouldn't hack into your precious iPhone.

Then, what's next for Mac Pro, the apps and gear you need to live an iPad-only life, and our favorite apps and tech on an all-new Faves 'N Raves.

Time to get CULTY YAAA'LLL.

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Direct download: CultCast_58_-_Ohhhhh_Myyyy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:48pm PDT

Ashton describes becoming Steve Jobs and ends up crying; Will.i.am imagines a future of weird gadgets; our favorite Apple tech from the show; and wrapping up, JJ Abrams, Stars Wars director?  

Don't miss the debate and our coverage live from Moscone West here at Macworld 2013.

Thanks to DigiDNA, crafters of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible.  

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Direct download: CultCast_57_-_Live_From_MacWorld_2013.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:57pm PDT