Fresh off the Apple event, our impressions of iPad Air 2, the iPad Mini 3, the big beautiful iMac with 5K display, and the updated Mac Mini.  Plus, our favorite Continuity features of Yosemite and iOS 8.1; and HBO makes a move to offer all us cable cutters the a la cart TV we’ve always wanted.

Boom.  CultCast 149. Now ready for your listening pleasures.

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It’s official, friends: on October 16th, Apple will hold yet another hardware event, so ready your wallets, cause another round of gadgets is headed our way…  we’ll run through our list of iPad and Mac expectations.  Plus, ever wonder what it’s like to have a brand new iPhone 6 Plus stolen right out of your hands?  Well we can tell you first hand, and we want your help to catch the crooks.  All that and this week’s best Apple stories on our newest CultCast!

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This week's stories

It’s been way too long: Apple sends invites to October 16th event

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/299089/way-long-apple-sends-invites-october-16th-event/#KLwPAbL5q2LDCe0G.99


iPad Air 2 dummy unit reveals upcoming design changes 

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/299082/ipad-air-2-dummy-unit-show-apple/#6YtuBbKX72jfFwzw.99

Full iPad Air 2 details allegedly leak ahead of big reveal 

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298866/full-ipad-air-2-details-leak-ahead-next-

Crazy rumor claims Apple’s 12-inch iPad will run iOS and OS X 

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298932/crazy-rumor-claims-apples-12-inch-ipad-will-run-ios-os-x/#XpIspl2hJr4z81yb.99


iPhone 6 Plus proving more popular than even Apple expected

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298927/iphone-6-plus-proving-popular-even-apple-expected/#J5xG4VBcTjxOBcmw.99


Visiting the cemetery where Steve Jobs was laid to rest

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298782/visiting-steve-jobs-last-resting-place/#2h9Gq7G63CxqcXbv.99

iPhone prototype seller can’t wait for Apple to squash $100K eBay auction 

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298887/seller-100000-iphone-prototype-looking-forward-apple-canceling-auction/#hVKVMMSt7jgTjEjr.99

This week: it’s no coincidence—your love for Apple and their pretty gadgets was Steve Jobs' master plan... Then, Bendgate might seem overblown, but where there’s smoke there’s fire; we love our iPhone 6 Pluses, but dear lord, they’re huge…  And finally, Jony Ive gains a counterpart in Apple's newest Industrial Designer.

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Bendgate! Some say it’s Antennagate 2.0, but is there a legitimate issue happening here? We’ll tell you what we think about these “bent” iPhones… Then, we’ve used it for a whole week—catch our updated impressions of iPhone 6. Plus, why you should hold off on installing iOS 8.0.1, and what you can do if you already have. And finally, it’s not just the big screen, there might be another reason the iPhone 6 has been impossible to buy. We’ll tell you our stories from launch day…

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Get bent: The shocking history of bent smartphones

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/297404/get-bent-shocking-history-bent-smartphones/#meDRYmDMUlBTZRd6.99

Insane stories of launch day

iPhone 6 in final approval stage ahead of China launch

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/297322/iphone-6-final-review-stages-ahead-china-launch/#zZ47kGckfiQhG27u.99


iPhone 6s being sold for insane amounts of money in China
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/09/22/iphone-6s-being-sold-for-insane-amounts-of-money-in-china/

Casey Neistat’s NYC iPhone line video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef_BznBwktw

Leander’s review of the iPhone 6
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/297034/review-iphone-6/#RSoyXoTeRuuzASFx.99

Buster’s review of the iPhone 6+ (discussion)

iPhone 6 Plus has best LCD display you can hold in your palm - busterRead more at http://www.cultofmac.com/297186/iphone-6-plus-best-lcd-display-can-hold-palm/#RU6tYk5QOBeq5KiV.99


This killer trick will charge your iPhone 6 in half the timeRead more at http://www.cultofmac.com/297300/killer-trick-will-charge-iphone-6-half-time/#tJhXMzxHHd6iUhjT.99

Applecare Plus, Squaretrade, or no insurance? (discussion)

The reviews are in! We’ll tell you what people love and don’t about the iPhone 6...  Then, RIP, iPod Classic.  We remember the humble beginnings of the device that built the new Apple.  And finally, Apple announced a base price of $349 for the Apple Watch, sure, but the prices for the other editions might make even Rolex envious.  All that plus the lesser known features of iOS 8; how to get U2 out of your iTunes; and a new social video app has us taking more selfies than ever.

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Apple launches site to help you remove U2’s free album forever

http://www.cultofmac.com/295975/apple-launches-site-help-people-remove-u2s-shitty-free-album/#U2z0xVlLHli6WyP7.99 

A sad day for the people of 4Chan - Apple’s two-factor authentication now protects iCloud backups

http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/09/apples-two-factor-authentication-now-protects-icloud-backups/ 

Apple confirms iPhone 6 NFC chip is only for Apple Pay at launch

http://www.cultofmac.com/296093/apple-confirms-iphone-6-nfc-apple-pay/#xoYOeFJkifiIY8T5.99 

Apple will make 15 cents for every $100 spent on Apple Pay

http://www.cultofmac.com/296086/apple-will-make-15-cents-every-100-spent-apple-pay/#sfu9GDJdpOOZtSGi.99 

An illustrated history of the iPod and its massive impact

http://www.cultofmac.com/124565/an-illustrated-history-of-the-ipod-and-its-massive-impact-ipod-10th-anniversary/#GZ5TRFJhQwUSRFVX.99 

Gruber takes a stab at future  Watch Pricing

http://daringfireball.net/2014/09/apple_watch?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews 

Decision time:  Which iPhone 6 is right for you?  We’ll walk you though the features of both new iPhones and help you make that very decision in time for the pre-order.  

Plus, will Apple Pay be replacing our wallets?  We’ll tell you our thoughts and musings.  And of course, the Apple Watch—we’ll review it’s features and tell you our impressions.

And finally… he did it, guys. Tim Cook brought back one. more. thing.  Some of us are thrilled.  Some of us aren’t.   

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This week: The Fappening!   How did so many high-profile celebrity nudies leak for all to see, and is an iCloud flaw responsible for the debacle? We’ll tell you what happened, how it happened, and how you can keep your nude selfies safe from prying eyes.  Plus, our predictions for Apple’s September 9th media event—we dust off crystal balls and reveal our predictions of the iPhone and iWatch models and specs  we expect to be unveiled on the big day.  

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This week: Mark your calendars for Sept. 9th, friends, cause iWatch is nigh!  Plus, an insanely accurate iPhone 6 leak hits Youtube; the apps we use to send our friends and family money; why everyone’s buzzing about Hyperlapse; rumors of a 12.9-inch iPad resurface; we discuss some listener feedback; and privileged apps that live in our menu bars.

Looking for the iPhone 6 leak video?  —> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34T80iLYojk

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Link to this week's stories

iWatch will debut alongside iPhone 6 on September 9th

http://www.cultofmac.com/292911/apple-reveal-iwatch-alongside-iphone-6-september-event/#tfDMcHqtvBBkVp4R.99

Juiciest iPhone 6 leak ever
http://www.cultofmac.com/292800/funniest-iphone-6-leak-weve-ever-seen/


Cash is but a text away with Square Cash 2.0 http://www.cultofmac.com/292783/square-cash-update-lets-send-friends-money-via-text/#2JVZq21pYiK4ecXU.99

Speed is the only filter in Instagram’s new Hyperlapse app - buster/erfon http://www.cultofmac.com/292710/instagrams-new-app-like-15000-rig-iphone-camera/#MDljSK7pdE4IZ2rA.99


Apple’s supersized 12.9-inch iPad to land in early 2015 http://www.cultofmac.com/292758/apples-supersized-12-9-inch-ipad-land-early-2015/#Ek0E7dR8SwFR3cZY.99

Tim Cook’s 3-year report card at Apple: B - leander Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/292474/tim-cooks-three-year-report-card-b/#D6VxllGcBsZQiYcj.99

We read listener feedback (discussion)

Contribute yours at www.thecultcast.com/feedback

Which apps live in your menu bars?  We'll tell you ours (discussion)

This week: Steve Ballmer finally lands the perfect job; NFC and your iPhone make credit cards obsolete; iPhone 6 gets even faster data access;  new photos gives us our best look yet at a 4.7-inch iPhone 6; an Apple ad so good it wins an Emmy; APPL stock hits an all-time high; and, behold, Podcasting turns 10!  Oh, and it’s growing like crazy, too.

All that and more on this week’s CultCast. 

And be sure to check our new CultCast website for all the show notes and links to the products and apps we mention on the show! —> http://www.thecultcast.com <--- 

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This week: Robin Williams.  We remember the incredible passion, talent, comedy and heartbreak of one life’s great artists.  Then, stay tuned for this week’s best iPhone 6 and iPad rumors; Oculus Rift coming to OS X; the good, bad, and ugly of iTunes Family sharing; and we pitch our favorite tech and apps in an all-new Faves N’Raves.  
Join us and Youtube gadget-reviewer extroidinaire, Lewis Hilsenteger (aka UnboxTherapy), for this very fun and heart-filled CultCast. 

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