Fri, 30 December 2016
This week, it's our epic final episode of 2016! We’ll wrap up the year with our hands-on review of the hottness themselves, Apple’s AirPods. Then… is Apple’s “Golden Era” drawing to a close? We discuss. And finally, ya’ll know we review a lot of products during the year—we’ll reveal our absolute favorite gadgets of 2016! This episode supported by CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. On the show this week Tim Cook calls AirPods a ‘runaway success’
Every Apple store worldwide is sold out of AirPods
All the ways Apple disappointed us in 2016
Our favorite gadgets of 2016! Leander Erfon Buster
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Fri, 23 December 2016
This week: everything we like (and don’t) about AirPods; the insider way to lock down your own AirPods without waiting 6 weeks; Apple’s Mac division has a falling out with Jony Ive; and we remember the best of Apple, 2016. This episode supported by CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. On the show this week @erfon / @lewiswallace / “at” David Pierini
Mac division has ‘lost clout’ with Jony Ive and Apple design team
Don’t worry, Tim Cook says new iMacs are coming
The 10 best Apple ads of 2016
Direct download: CultCast_263_-_AirPods__The_good_the_bad_the_amazing..mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:12am PST |
Fri, 16 December 2016
This week: an honest look at Mario Run; better-sounding AirPod alternatives; the cool new stuff in the iOS and tvOS updates; and we reveal the hands-down best tv shows of 2016!
This episode supported by Jamf Now's cloud-based Mobile Device Management is the affordable way to manage the iPads, iPhones, and Macs in your workplace, and you can manage 3 devices free at jamf.com/CultCast. CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. On the show this week @erfon / @lewiswallace / @lkahney
Mario Run to the Apple store to snag Nintendo’s first major iOS game. AirPods finally available with shipping in time for Christmas
iOS 10.2 is out with new emoji, TV app and wallpapers
tvOS 10.1 update brings Apple’s TV app to the living room
Lewis reviews these IQBuds AirPod alternatives The best shows of 2016!
Direct download: CultCast_262_-_AirPod_alternatives__the_BEST_shows_of_2016.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:05am PST |
Thu, 8 December 2016
This week: why Apple is done chasing big hit products. Plus: the demise of Pebble Watch is a bad omen for wearables; Foxconn secretly prepares to make more Apple products in the US; and we remember our favorite movies of 2016! This episode supported by Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Get a free trial set at Harrys.com and score free post shave balm with code CultCast at checkout. CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week @erfon / @lewiswallace / @lkahney
Apple stops swinging for the fences http://www.cultofmac.com/456698/apple-stops-swinging-fences/#more-456698
Apple Says 35% of U.S. Merchants Accept Apple Pay
Fitbit Buyout Will See Pebble's Time 2 and Core Wearables Canceled, Refunds Issued Bloomberg has report that Fitbit is buying out Pebble
iPhone Assembler Foxconn in Early Talks to Expand U.S. Operations
Direct download: CultCast_261_-_Apple_s_next_big_thing_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:49pm PST |
Thu, 1 December 2016
This week: why building a Hackintosh can get you the monster Mac you’ve always wanted. Plus: Apple analyst Ming-Chi Quo reveals iPhone 8’s marquee feature; AirPods ship date is finally revealed; and stick around for our top Apple Airport router replacement picks! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Apple’s long-awaited AirPods will ship in ‘next few weeks’
Innovative iPhone 8 could shatter sales records
iPhone 8’s glass design will finally bring wireless charging
How to watch Netflix offline
People love Apple’s doomed AirPort more than any other router
Direct download: CultCast_260_-_Hackintosh_Monster_Mac.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:12pm PST |
Thu, 24 November 2016
This week: is a secret Apple project stalling Mac updates? It wouldn’t be the first time… Plus: Apple teases Black Friday deals; Airport routers are dead, and the Mac Pro might be next; the future of Time Machine; why iPad should be iOS/OS X hybrid; and Jony Ive’s new role designing Apple itself. This episode supported by Might Tees’ artful Steve Jobs, Woz, Apple and Star Trek tees are worn Will Wheaton, LeVar Burton, co-founders at Bad Robot, Chris Hardwick, Veronica Belmont, and even Steve Wozniak himself. And without Might Tees, there’d be Leander have Erfon would have never met. Grab a piece of CultCast history! While supplies last, get 60% off any order at MightTees.com and use code CultCast at checkout. CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. And check out Cult of Mac’s new, free fitness eBook! This ebook is your practical how-to guide, covering step by step everything you need to know about getting fit with Apple’s devices. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week
Direct download: CultCast_259_-_Secret_Apple_project_stalling_Mac_updates_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:04am PST |
Thu, 17 November 2016
This week: the reviews are in! We’ll tell you what praises and complaints reviewers have about new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. Plus: the one Touch Bar feature you’ll absolutely covet; why the new “Designed by Apple in California” book is an artifact Apple fans will love; Apple quietly rebuilds a library of their gadgets long past; how to get the best Black Friday deals; and Buster reviews the hawt new Mavic Pro drone by DJI, then crashes it into a cliff. This episode supported by Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Get a free trial set at Harrys.com and score free post shave balm with code CultCast at checkout.
Might Tees’ artful Steve Jobs, Woz, Apple, Star Trek, and Star Wars tees are worn Will Wheaton, LeVar Burton, co-founders at Bad Robot, Chris Hardwick, Veronica Belmont, and even Steve Wozniak himself. And without Might Tees, there’d be no CultCast, as Leander and Erfon would never have met. Grab a piece of CultCast history! While supplies last, get 60% off any order at MightTees.com and use code CultCast at checkout. CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week MacBook Pro reviews roundup: Promising, not groundbreaking So what do the early reviews make of Apple’s new pro laptop? In a nutshell, that it’s futuristic, but maybe not an entirely successful device for present-day users.
MacBook Pro Touch Bar lets users skip through YouTube ads
Apple chronicles 20 years of iconic design in pricey new book
Jony Ive goes inside Apple’s design lab in new video
Apple had to buy back old products featured in its new design book
Liveblog: The best Black Friday deals for 2016 Mavic Pro—10 years ago you’d need a helicopter to get footage like this
Direct download: CultCast_258_-MacBook_Pro_w_TouchBar__the_good_the_bad_the_ugly.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:00pm PST |
Thu, 10 November 2016
This week: early reviews show new MacBook Pro is a video editing powerhouse; Apple’s massive interest in augmented reality; rumors of a Jet White iPhone; AirPods to finally start shipping; new dongle discounts; and finally—is Apple still developing an electric car? This episode supported by Might Tees’ artful Steve Jobs, Woz, Apple and Star Trek tees are worn Will Wheaton, LeVar Burton, co-founders at Bad Robot, Chris Hardwick, Veronica Belmont, and even Steve Wozniak himself. And without Might Tees, there’d be Leander have Erfon would have never met. Grab a piece of CultCast history! While supplies last, get 60% off any order at MightTees.com and use code CultCast at checkout. CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. Learn how to get in shape using your Watch and iPhone! Sign up for Cult of Mac's new FREE Fitness ebook. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week AirPods supposedly land in Apple stores next week
MacBook Pro with Touch Bar moves one step closer to shipping
New MacBook Pro has already outsold every other notebook in 2016
The truth about the 2016 MacBook Pro 13” (@JonnyLewisFilms)
Dongle Discount! Apple Drops Prices on USB-C Adapters In response to Mac outrage, Apple has temporarily dropped the prices on their adapters. - USB-C to USB Adapter - Was $19, now $9 - Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Was $49, now $29 - USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - Was $69, now $49 - USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter - Was $69, now $49 - USB-C to Lightning Cable (1m) - Was $25, now $19 - USB-C to Lightning Cable (2m) - Was $35, now $29 - Apple has also introduced some significant price cuts to the 4K and 5K LG UltraFine displays that were announced at its October 27 Mac event. - The LG UltraFine 5K Display is now priced at $974, a $325 price cut from its original price of $1,299.95. - The LG UltraFine 4K Display is now priced at $524, a $175 price cut from its original price of $699.95.
Direct download: CultCast_257_-_Apple_augments_reality.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:59pm PST |
Thu, 3 November 2016
This week: we’ve canceled our MacBook Pro order! It’s true, and we’ll you why... Plus: we compare new MacBook Pro’s performance to older models and similarly priced machines; Apple call it quits on external displays; and, the end of an era—one of Mac’s most iconic features gets retired. This episode supported by Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Professional Mac Users' Complaints List Grows After 'Disappointing' Apple Event It seems like everyone’s pissed! This week’s notes and links
Performance comparison of the 2012 and 2016 15” Retina MacBook Pro MacBook Pro’s two biggest problems may get fixed in 2017
Apple is officially done making displays Buster
2016 MacBook Pro loses the iconic startup chime
Nvidia GTX 1060 Laptop vs Desktop Benchmarks – Is Pascal Really a Game Changer? How to restore Mac startup chimes on 2016 MacBook Pro How Faster are the Intel processor and Radeon Pro 450 / 455 / 460 GPU on the New MacBook Pro 15 2016? Apple Has Received More Online Orders for New MacBook Pro Than Any Previous Generation
Direct download: CultCast_256_-_Why_we_re_canceling_our_MacBook_Pro_order.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:09pm PST |
Thu, 27 October 2016
This week: Happy? Disappointed? Downright pissed off? Don’t miss our Hello Again Mac event reactions! Plus: everything we know about Apple’s new MacBook Pro, and the two big omissions in Apple TV’s new TV app. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. On the show this week Pros
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Apple’s TV app doesn’t work with the two best streaming services
Direct download: CultCast_255_-_Our_Hello_Again_Mac_Event_Reactions.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:16pm PST |
Thu, 20 October 2016
This week: is Apple is about to make massive updates across the entire Mac line? Don’t miss our Oct. 27 Mac event predictions! Plus: everything we know about Nintendo Switch, and why we already love it. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Get a free trial set at Harrys.com and score free post shave balm with code CultCast at checkout Event predications Macbook Pro It’s been 528 days since its last update (average is 268), and 4 years since its last major overhaul. We expect an:
Macbook Air, Apple’s cheapest computer It’s been 591 days since its last update (average is 350). Overall design of the MacBook Air will likely remain the same. The machines are expected to be updated with USB-C support, according to a new Bloomberg report. Updated internals for sure. Retina display is possible but may not happen since this is now Apple’s budget machine. According to Macotakara, no more 11 inch. Macbook Nuthin - The MacBook was updated with Intel Skylake processors and a new Rose Gold color option in April of 2016. iMac 374 days since its last update, with an average of 317. We haven’t heard a peep about updates. Likely just updated internals, but possibility of larger screen with curved display. Mac Pro 1037 days since since the Mac Pro released. No updates since. Average update is 449 days. Major internal updates expected with possibly design overhaul. Mac Mini No rumors. 735 days since last update, average is 438. We’re expecting internal updates, but that’s probably it. New Cinema Display In June of 2016 the Cinema display was officially discontinued. There have been rumors of a new ‘Thunderbolt Display’ that will feature a 5K display and an external GPU in the display itself so under-powered Macs can still run it. A Magic Trackpad 2 with multi-touch and Force Touch was announced on October 13, 2015 along with the Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Keyboard, so probably no updates. It’s possible we get an updated Magic Keyboard with OLED display bar. First Look at the Nintendo Switch |
Fri, 14 October 2016
This week: tips, tricks, and techniques to take beautiful iPhone photos and build a following on Instagram. Plus: the crazy exploding Samsung Galaxy Note saga ends in a strange twist; rumors point to Macs with radically new e-ink keyboards; and an honest look at Siri vs. the AI competition. This episode supported by CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a limited time you can get 20% off your order with code JETBLACK at CultCloth.co. And check out Cult of Mac’s new, free fitness eBook! This ebook is your practical how-to guide, covering step by step everything you need to know about getting fit with Apple’s devices. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. Earin wireless earbuds Apple may be working on keyboard with e-ink display keys Buster
Samsung mercifully puts Galaxy Note 7 out of its misery
LOL: Galaxy Note 7 return kit includes fire-proof box and gloves
Mossberg: Why does Siri seem so dumb?
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Fri, 7 October 2016
This week: revamped iPads coming this spring; Apple lays the groundwork for the next era of personal technology; how smart homes get hacked; Google’s Pixel phone vs. iPhone 7; and we reveal our favorite new iOS and Mac apps! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Easiest Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why at Casper.com/cultcast and get $50 towards any mattress with code "CultCast". We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. We’re glad to see they’re putting them to good use Replacement Galaxy Note 7 catches fire on a plane
With new hardware trio, Google makes major play for your home
AirPods point to Apple’s domination of ‘ambient paradigm’ Three new iPads Pro are coming early next year
Let’s talk about apps, man Leander
Buster Erfon
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Thu, 29 September 2016
This week: reports point to a big Mac event coming in October! We’ll tell you why we expect more than just overhauled MacBook Pros... Plus: we remember Steve Jobs, and what made him so damned good; why the jet black iPhone 7 is impossible to find; and stay tuned for drone chat, where we discuss the super cool new drones hitting the market. This episode supported by Dollar Shave Club delivers amazing razors right to your door for a third of the price of what the greedy razor corporations charge. Try it yourself with your first month free at DollarShaveClub.com/CultCast. Withings Body Cardio scale helps you assess overall cardiovascular health with Heart Rate and Pulse Wave Velocity, a medically-accepted measurement that tracks the speed at which heartbeat-generated waves move along the arteries. Learn more at Withings.com. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro - The Extraordinary Powerbook Long-awaited MacBook Pro update might land in October
Here’s why jet black iPhone 7 is impossible to find
DJI’s tiny Mavic Pro drone will land at Apple Stores
Casey Neistat loves the DJi Mavic Pro drone
Direct download: CultCast_251_-_Big_October_Mac_event_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:24pm PST |
Thu, 22 September 2016
This week: seven days with iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2—we’ll tell you what we love (and don’t) about Apple’s newest iPhone and Watch. Plus: Hissgate, explained; auto-unlocking your Mac with an Apple Watch; and if you’re wondering how to use picture-in-picture mode on Youtube videos in macOS Sierra, we’ll reveal just how to get it working. This episode supported by Dollar Shave Club delivers amazing razors right to your door for a third of the price of what the greedy razor corporations charge. Try it yourself with your first month free at DollarShaveClub.com/CultCast. TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. Let the lovely lady Lisa enchant you iPhone 7 display is the best LCD ever tested
Hissgate: iPhone 7 Plus emits strange noise when under heavy load
Apple Watch Series 2 review: A tick closer to perfection Buster
Direct download: CultCast_250_-_Seven_days_with_iPhone_7.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:44pm PST |
Thu, 15 September 2016
This week: should you buy Airpods? The reviews are in, and we’re excited. Plus: the iPhone 7 carrier deals you need to know about; iPhone 7 smashes pre-order expectations; Series 1 vs. Series 2 Apple Watch; and, Apple, the new NASA? This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer codeCultCastat checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Audible, the home of over 150,000 audio books from practically every genre in existence. Grab Leander's book, Jony Ive: The Genius Behind Apple's Greatest Products, for FREE with a 30-day Audible trial. The book is yours to keep even if you decide not to keep your Audible subscription. Get started at audible.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro - Whole Earth Access has the Macintosh you’ve been looking for! T-Mobile CEO: iPhone 7 is shaping up to be a smash hit
Apple won’t have any iPhone 7 Plus models for sale in stores on Friday
Our pre-order experiences (discussion) AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon iPhone 7 deals are bonkers (discussion) Thoughts on watchOS 3 and the Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Series 2 (discussion) AirPods review roundup: A nice idea with room for improvement
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Wed, 7 September 2016
This episode: our iPhone 7 event reactions! iPhone 7, AirPods, the new Apple Watch—we’ll cover everything Apple announced this week, and tell you what we like, what we don’t, and what we’ll be spending our own hard-earned monies on. Plus: Nintendo's big move into iOS, and how to lock down the exact iPhone you want when the pre-orders go live.. This episode supported by TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. And our thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Shot on iPhone - Tim Cook’s exquisite football photo
Direct download: CultCast_248_-_iPhone_7_event_reactions.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:28pm PST |
Thu, 1 September 2016
This week: what new hardware will Apple bestow upon us at the iPhone 7 event next week? Don’t miss our predictions! Plus: new video shows iPhone 7 Plus in the wild; and we explain Apple’s Irish tax woes, then argue about it. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Easiest Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week What do you think we’ll see at Apple’s iPhone 7 event? Join us on Reddit! Intro, who needs a desk? Decoding Apple’s blurry iPhone 7 invite Apple sends out invites for iPhone 7 event on September 7
Apple will package Lightning EarPods and adapter with iPhone 7
New video shows working iPhone 7 Plus in the wild
Tim Cook: Apple’s tax bill will have a ‘harmful’ effect on investment in EU
Direct download: CultCast_247_-_Kahney_s_Shady_Banana_Tree_Holdings_LTD.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:28pm PST |
Thu, 25 August 2016
This week: You’ve heard of Samsung’s Galaxy Edge… but is an iPhone 8 Plus Edge on the way? Some respected analysts say yes. Plus: iPhone 7 Plus with dual lens was just spotted on the streets; iOS 9.3.5 fixes one of the most invasive iOS exploits to date; Tim Cook just made FAT STACKS of cash; and if the rumors prove true, Apple is working on a new social network… to take on Snap Chat. No, seriously. This episode supported by TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. And our thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Drink it in, my friends Galaxy Note 7 vs iPhone 6S Speed Test Taiwanese superstar posts picture of himself using iPhone 7 Plus
Apple's 2017 Curved OLED iPhone to Be a New Premium Model
Apple rolls out iOS 9.3.5 to beef up security [Update]
Tim Cook just unlocked a monstrous bonus Buster
Apple could go head to head with Snapchat in 2017
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Thu, 18 August 2016
This week: leaks point to some excellent upgrades coming to the smaller iPhone 7—we’ll give you the scoop. Plus: get ready for iPhone 7, we have a launch date; Apple Watch 2 leaks points to the arrival of a sorely-needed feature; new models and “revolutionary” upgrades are coming to the iPad line; and stick around for CultCast Choices, the game that pits one bad choice against another. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. If you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love CultCloth. Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro - Things to do! The Apple Store is dead
iPhone 7 may launch on September 23
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus won’t be joined by an iPhone 7 Pro this fall Killian
iPhone 7’s second speaker grille may be just for show Killian
Leaked iPhone 7 camera hints at big improvements Buster
Apple Watch 2 will get GPS but no LTE Buster
10.5-inch iPad Pro coming in 2017, OLED upgrade in 2018
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Thu, 11 August 2016
This week: new Macbook Pros, incoming! We have even more details to share on the “significant” updates coming soon to Apple’s Macbook Pro line. Plus: iPhone 7 may get a Quad HD display and pressure-sensitive home button; Apple’s plans for a “killer” new health device; and we review our favorite new hover boards and smart scales on an all new Under Review. This episode supported by Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. And our thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Apple said to be developing ‘killer’ health device for 2017 Apple ditched plan to make three iPhone 7 models iPhone 7 to feature pressure-sensitive home button iPhone 7 Plus may be in line for Quad HD display New MacBook Pro may pack Touch ID power button New iPhone to Have Dual Camera but No Headphone Jack Segway miniPro Swagtron T3 Tithings Body Cardio scale |
Thu, 4 August 2016
This week: the controversy around iOS 10’s new gun emoji; we compare Instagram’s new stories feature to Snapchat's; Gwyneth Paltrow brings her coding skills to ‘Planet of the Apps’; we attended a 5-day Apple II festival, we’ll tell you the cool parts; and stick around for the best ways to find specific Pokémon in 'Pokémon GO’. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. If you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love CultCloth. Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Gwyneth Paltrow is bringing her coding skills to ‘Planet of the Apps’ Paltrow will be joined by will.i.am and serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk on the show where all three will serve as mentors and advisors to app developers in the series that will reportedly act as a launch pad to exceptional developers. iOS 10 adds 100+ emoji to promote gender equality
Apple is replacing the pistol emoji with a squirt gun
Instagram’s new feature is a ripoff of Snapchat Stories
There's a new way to find specific Pokémon in 'Pokémon GO,' and it works |
Thu, 28 July 2016
This week: iPhone 7 gets a new 3D Touch home button and a September 9th launch date! Plus: why we may be only weeks away from Apple’s Macbook Pro and Apple Watch 2 launch event; the big gun is back—Apple puts Big Bob Mansfield at the helm of their top secret Apple Car project; one of the internet’s best web series is now an Apple Music exclusive; and stick around for apps, man—we’ve got some sweet picks for you. This episode supported by TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week James Cordon carpools with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and it’s magical Apple just sold its billionth iPhone!
iPhone 7 pre-orders will reportedly open on September 9
iPhone 7 might not go by the name you’re expecting
iPhone 7 may get 3D Touch home button
Surprise! Apple Watch 2 set to arrive this fall
Apple puts Bob Mansfield in driving seat for secret car project
‘Carpool Karaoke’ TV show will be an Apple Music exclusive
Our Apps, Man picks Buster - Photo pills Erfon - Tinycards Leander - Ultimate ears speakers and their companion apps |
Thu, 21 July 2016
This week: leaked codenames might mean no iPhone 7 Pro; a new trademark alludes to a new wireless version of your white-wired EarPods; forget the debit card, Apple Pay is coming to an ATM near you; and, have you outgrown Apple’s Calendar, Mail, Notes, or other native apps? We’ll tell you our favorite replacements! This episode supported by If you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love CultCloth. Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. AirPods trademark appears to confirm Apple’s wireless future Buster
iPhone 7 code names leave no room for ‘Pro’ model
Our favorite replacements to the native apps
Direct download: CultCast_241_-_Hands_off_our_pokballs.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00pm PST |
Thu, 14 July 2016
Guest Blake J. Harris, author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation, regales us with the story of the 90s video game battle that pitted newcomer, Sega of America, against Nintendo, an unstoppable force, and maker of Mario Brothers, Duck Hunt, and the beloved Nintendo Entertainment System.
Direct download: CC2ndHour-The_Console_Wars_with_Blake_J._Harris.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:25pm PST |
Thu, 14 July 2016
This week: why Pokemon Go is the smash iOS hit Nintendo needed; iPhone 7 may get the extended battery life we’ve all been asking for; Cult of Mac’s bizarre connection to Apple’s new Planet of the Apps TV show; and... which is manlier summer attire, mid-rift shirts or short shorts? We answer life’s most intriguing questions on an all-new Get To Know Ur Cultist. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. If you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love CultCloth. Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week iPhone 7 might finally bring the feature everybody wants Buster
Apple posts open casting call for Planet of the Apps TV show Buster
Pokémon Go continues its global invasion this week The game is officially available only in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand right now, but it is already a huge success. According to data from analytics firm SimilarWeb, the game already has more users than Tinder. Pokémon Go will continue its global invasion later this week as it expands its reach into Europe and Asia. The title has already become a smash hit, causing Nintendo shares to rocket 25 percent despite the game only being available in a small number of regions. Get to know your Cultist
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Thu, 7 July 2016
This week: the best ways to get your gadgets the AppleCare protection you want, but without the AppleCare prices you don’t. Plus: the iPhone 7 may have more storage than you expected; taking over Tidal could mean CD quality streaming is coming to Apple Music; hands on with the iOS 10 and macOS Sierra betas; “the fappening” hacker heads to the slammer; this year’s iPhone Photography Award winners prove your iPhone is all your need to create captivating images. This episode supported by Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. Let’s face it, CultCloth isn’t for everyone. But if you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love ‘em. Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. Intro - iPhone camera changes the game iOS 10 and macOS Sierra betas are now open to the public Buster
Apple might buy struggling competitor Tidal Buster
iPhone 7 might kill measly 16GB storage option at last Buster
‘Celebgate’ hacker pleads guilty to cracking iCloud accounts
Should you get Apple Care/Apple Care + Behold the year’s best iPhone photographs |
Thu, 30 June 2016
This week: You’ll laugh, you’ll cry—wait till you hear the latest lawsuit aimed right at Apple’s biggest products. Plus: leaked photos of EarPods with a lightning connector look better than expected; why we may never get 3rd party Apple Watch faces; Netflix adding a feature they swore would never happen; and a man builds a vibrant photography career in the world of sports with nothing but his iPhone. Oh, and Val Kilmer dances with a carrot in his derriere. Just hit play already. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! Let’s face it, CultCloth isn’t for everyone. But if you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love ‘em. Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. Netflix to add offline viewing by the end of 2016
John Gruber: Don't Ever Expect Third Party Watch Faces on Apple Watch http://watchaware.com/post/17499/john-gruber-dont-ever-expect-third-party-watch-faces-on-apple-watch
Gaze upon iPhone 7’s Lightning EarPods in all their glory
Apple sued by man who claims he invented iPhone in 1992
Meet the sports shooter who leaves heavy gear behind for an iPhone Erfon mentioned these Sony XBA-H1 earphones! |
Thu, 23 June 2016
This week: everything we think we know about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7! Plus: price leaks indicate we may get an iPhone 7 “Pro”; the one feature Android phones have that we envy; and we’ll tell you what we like and don’t about the gadgets we’re reviewing—it’s an all-new Under Review. This episode supported by Let’s face it, CultCloth isn’t for everyone. But if you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love ‘em. Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. Non-Retina MacBook Pro disappears from Apple Stores
iPhone 7 will have more tiny design changes you won’t notice
iPhone 7 will be boring, according to WSJ
Get your dongle on: iPhone 7 to include Lightning adapter
iPhone 7 price leak promises Pro model, 256GB of storage http://www.cultofmac.com/434857/iphone-7-price-leak-promises-pro-model-256gb-of-storage/#more-434857
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Thu, 16 June 2016
This week: it's our WWDC 2016 reactions! Plus: all the WWDC announcements worth getting excited about; the best hidden OS features not mentioned on stage; more confirmation that a Macbook Pro with OLED touch bar is imminent; and a very strange iPhone 7 rumor surfaces. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! The critically acclaimed #1 New York Times Bestseller about the real Steve Jobs, is now available in paperback. BECOMING STEVE JOBS will be available June 7, 2016, for $18, wherever books are sold. For more information, visit becomingstevejobs.com. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week iPhone 7 display leak hints at touch-sensitive home button
Clues in macOS Sierra point to OLED touch bar for MacBook Pro
Photographers rejoice! iOS 10 lets you snap RAW images
Siri comes to Mac and opens up to developers
Concept imagines the magic of MacBook Pro’s OLED touch bar MacBook Pro concept shows how useful an OLED touchpad will be Everything from WWDC 2016 worth getting excited about Leander All the new Messages features you’ll love in iOS 10
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Category:general -- posted at: 9:58pm PST |
Thu, 9 June 2016
This week: it’s our WWDC 2016 predictions! We’ll tell you what hardware and software to expect. Plus: Apple makes huge changes to the prices you’ll pay for apps; this year’s Back to School specials are some of Apple’s best yet; and Steve Jobs... the opera? Don’t miss more weird and wild stories from the Cult of Mac. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! The critically acclaimed #1 New York Times Bestseller about the real Steve Jobs, is now available in paperback. BECOMING STEVE JOBS will be available June 7, 2016, for $18, wherever books are sold. For more information, visit becomingstevejobs.com. Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro - Welcome to the App Store Read all about it! Teen’s news app scores him a WWDC scholarship 5K Thunderbolt Display will be a no-show at WWDC Buster
Apple is making huge changes to how much you’ll pay for apps Buster
Apple kicks off back to school promo with big savings on Beats
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Thu, 2 June 2016
This week: Macbook Pro spy photos reveal some juicy new features, but some old favorites go bye-bye… Plus: Apple may finally update its ancient Thunderbolt display; why moving iPhone to a three year update cycle would suck; and stay tuned for more weird and wacky super-fan stories from the Cult of Mac. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer codeCultCastat checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro - Steve Jobs introduces Apple’s new gem, the G4 Cube The British Fabio! A business is born from presenting Mac love on a pillow Apple may finally update its old ass Thunderbolt Display
You better get used to waiting 3 years for big iPhone upgrades
Spy photos all but confirm 2016 MacBook Pro’s OLED touchpad
Direct download: CultCast_234_-_Macbook_Pro_spy_photos.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:51pm PST |
Thu, 26 May 2016
This week: Macbook Pro about to get its biggest refresh ever! Plus: Apple’s plans to rival Amazon’s Echo; Apple gets serious about iCar charging stations; more great stories from the Cult of Mac; the state of gaming in OS X, iOS, and tvOS; and we set aside our agendas to discuss YOUR topics in an all-new As You Wish. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Apple plans to make Amazon Echo rival by opening Siri
MacBook Pro to get Touch ID in biggest ever refresh
Apple is already working on charging stations for iCar
If you’ve broken your iPhone, Parry Gripp’s music will comfort you Leander’s been testing out the Eero router and talked about the Luma too |
Thu, 19 May 2016
This week: Apple makes a curious investment in China’s version of Uber; iPhones that charge wirelessly in your pocket; Siri is coming to a Mac near you; more weird and wacky stories from the Cult of Mac; and we tell you what we like (and what we don’t) about the gadgets we’re currently testing in an all-new Under Review. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro: Your future computer, The Knowledge Navigator Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese Uber rival
Apple’s new hires point to iPhone wireless charging
Siri for Mac icons leak ahead of WWDC
Buster’s reviewing the Garmin Phoenix 3 Leander’s been listening to the Moshi Avanti on-ear headphones Erfon’s lighting his house with the illumi smart bulbs The three Apples that changed the world, featuring Jimmy Page and Fiona Apple
Direct download: CultCast_232_-_Techno-Utopian_Baloney.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:02pm PST |
Thu, 12 May 2016
This week: Apple aims to end music downloads; you can now live stream your aerial drone flights to iDevices worldwide; staggering facts about who’s making money in the app store; creators of Siri demo an even smarter AI; the ridiculous resale value of old Apple tech; and we reveal our Lust List of the gadgets we currently coveting. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro - Introducing, iPod All the maidens shall be mine! Periscope takes to the skies with live drone streaming
Apple Aiming to End iTunes Music Downloads in Two Years [Update: Apple Says 'Not True']
94% of App Store revenue goes to just 1% of publishers
Siri’s sequel beats the heck out of Apple’s AI assistant The value of old iPods could be music to your ears |
Fri, 6 May 2016
This week: why the iPhone 7s could have features “you’ve never dreamed of"; Apple’s woes in China cause their stock to plummet; the community of fans keeping Apple’s history alive; our favorite Apple Watch faces; embarrassing stories of dates gone wrong; and Kool and the Gang steals our girlfriend! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Submit your CultCast intro, win some CultCloth! Intro - What is Newton? The Light Camera is a slim cam with 16 sensors (16!) Kool and the Gang will steal your girlfriend Tim Cook promises iPhone features you’ve never dreamed of
Apple stock suffers longest loss streak in 18 years Buster
Apple could get shut out of China
Apple Forced to Share 'iPhone' Trademark in China With Leather Accessory Maker
Mega-investor Carl Icahn gives up on AAPL
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Thu, 28 April 2016
This
week: Apple’s 13-year record revenue streak is
broken; our best picture yet of iPhone 7
features; rumors point to a
faster, untethered Apple Watch 2; Apple has a huge
increase in R&D spending, but where’s the money going?
And stick around for more stories from the Cult of Mac.
This week: a 15-year-old mows lawns, then uses the money to
build one of the world’s best Apple collections.
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Intro - Hamilton Morris loves his iPod
8 optimistic takeaways from Apple’s slumptastic earnings
call
Apple Watch made $1.5 billion more than Rolex last year
Apple Watch 2 Rumored to Include Cellular Connectivity Amid
Push for iPhone Independency
iPhone 7 may make bigger splash than expected
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Fri, 22 April 2016
This week: why the new iPad Pro screen is “practically perfect”; stories from the "Cult of Mac"; our most anticipated WWDC 2016 announcements; a look at Apple’s newly updated MacBooks; Apple’s secret plan to create hit TV shows; and have you ever wondered how rich you’d be if you invested in Apple’s IPO instead of buying their computers? We break down the numbers.
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On the show this week
9.7-inch iPad Pro’s display is practically perfect
Apple unleashes improved MacBooks, now in rose gold
Apple is secretly planning to take over Hollywood
What a $1,000 investment in Apple in 1996 looks like today
What are you most excited to see Apple unveil at WWDC 2016?
Greg Packer, professional Apple line squatter
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Category:general -- posted at: 12:17am PST |
Thu, 14 April 2016
This week: how Steve Jobs and the industrial design team saved Apple. Plus: the reason Jony Ive now has a chauffeur; one year with the Apple Watch; and we reveal the strange cultural phenomenon we’ve been secretly loving in an all-new What We’re Into.
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On the show this week
Intro - Steve Jobs intros the iMac DV
Is this the Apple Car????
Why the departure of Apple designer Daniel Coster matters
A year after its launch, it’s now clear that pretty much no one needs an Apple Watch
Apple Watch shipments predicted to fall 25 percent this year
Our blades!
Gerber Curve (Leander)
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 (Erfon)
Kershaw Leek Knife
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Thu, 7 April 2016
This week: we look into the past at some of the most pivotal moments in Apple’s 40-year history. Plus: why the iPhone 7 Plus may be your only choice for dual cameras; what it’s like downsizing from the iPhone 6s to the SE; and we pitch our favorite new tech and vote on which is best in an all-new Faves N Raves!
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On the show this week
Apple might finally let you delete unwanted iOS apps
Dual Camera Said to Be Exclusive to 5.5-Inch iPhone 7
iPhone SE proves size doesn’t matter [Reviews]
40 moments that have defined Apple over 40 years
Our Fave N Rave Picks
Erfon
Leander
Buster
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Thu, 31 March 2016
CultCast #225 - Burrito Beard
This week: rumors point to an iPhone 7s with drastic redesign, facial recognition, and the return to a glass front and back. Plus: folks around the world line up for the Tesla Model 3; Apple’s making a show about apps hosted by megastar Willie AM; why the new iPad Pro is not a notebook replacement for the masses; in a bizarre plot twist, Apple seeks FBI’s iPhone unlocking secrets; and we’ll tell you why Cadbury Eggs are the worst thing ever on an all-new Get To Know Ur Cultist.
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On the show this week
Review Roundup: 9.7 iPad Pro is a 'Powerful' Laptop Replacement for Casual Users
Apple is making a TV show about apps with Will.i.am
FBI cracks San Bernardino iPhone without Apple’s help
Apple wants the FBI to reveal how it hacked the San Bernardino killer's iPhone
iPhone 7s Plus may get curved glass body
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Thu, 24 March 2016
This week: Apple’s new iPhone SE in an insane value; the significant differences between the big and small iPad Pros; more evidence affirms major Macbook Pro redesigns in June; future keynotes need more Yak; and the cool features in the new tvOS 9.2 update.
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On the show this week
Intro: Macs do more and cost less!
New ultra-thin MacBooks rumored to arrive in June
What Apple product launches say about Tim Cook’s leadership
Apple Special Event in 90 Seconds
New iPad Pro is slower than 12.9-inch model
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Thu, 17 March 2016
This week: will we see new Macs? Will there a One More Thing?? These are our March 21st Apple event predictions and expectations… Plus: how Instagram is about to be ruined; reports of an Apple Car price and ship date surface; why pirates are excited for the AyeCar; and some new iPhone 7 leaks echo familiar rumors...
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On the show this week
Intro - Maybe people won’t get along in the future, but our Macs will
50,000 users want Instagram to turn back time
Apple Car may ship in 2021, with a price tag of $75,000
Major iPhone 7 changes revealed by leaked case
iPhone 7’s redesigned antenna band revealed in leaked photo
This could be our first look at the iPhone 7
Everything Apple will announce at its March 21 keynote
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Thu, 10 March 2016
This week: it’s official, Apple is gonna “loop us in” at their March 21 press event. Join us as we decode the mysterious event invitation. Plus: some new leaks give us glimpses at the iPhone SE and iPhone 7 designs; why Apple’s new Spaceship campus is clearly home to a future post-apocalyptic battle colosseum; and we share the stuff we’re embarrassed to secretly love in an all-new Get To Know Ur Cultist.
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On the show this week
Apple’s March 21 event promises to ‘Loop you in’
iPhone 7 case hints at stereo speakers, no headphone jack
Upcoming iPhone SE may look just like an iPhone 5s
Close up with Apple’s new spaceship campus Theatre
Intro: Where are all the robots?
Erfon never chokes back the tears watching Meet Joe Black
Buster wants to hand out the Bachelor rose
This scene from Scrooged made Leander WEEP!
You need to try these. Alone. In your car.
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Thu, 3 March 2016
This week: rumors point to an insanely thin iPhone 7, but is that what we want? Plus: our list of top, most-wanted iPhone 7 features; why only some of us are excited for iPhone SE; why the new iPad could have a killer new camera; and if want to hear Leander complain about Mariah Carey and Maroon 5, stay tuned for Leander Loves Pop!
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On the show this week
Intro - They finally figured out a way to make PCs easy to use!
Is this Drake??
Whitney Houston was a national treasure!
Rosanne Bar… well
This is basically Buster Heine’s theme song
Check out Rob Roy for some great “kilt action"
Apple event for iPhone SE, new iPad to take place March 21
iPhone 7 will be as slim as an iPod touch
New iPad may pack better camera than iPad Pro
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Thu, 25 February 2016
This week: with the FBI vs. Apple battle heating up, some lawyers say Tim Cook could land in jail; why Siri in the next version of OS X may point to redesigned MacBooks; and, just how much would you pay for a box of Steve Job’s old crap? Plus we pitch you our favorite tech and apps in an all-new Faves 'N Raves!
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On the show this week
This week’s intro: you need a family computer
Steve Jobs’s smelly old sandals just sold at auction
Siri-ously? Apple’s virtual assistant finally coming to Mac
Apple Faces U.S. Demand to Unlock 9 More iPhones
From Fines To Jail Time: How Apple Could Be Punished For Defying FBI
Congressional ‘Crypto Commission’ may tackle Apple vs FBI debate - buster
Apple believes Congress should decide iPhone privacy case
Apple Is Said to Be Trying to Make It Harder to Hack iPhones
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Thu, 18 February 2016
This week: major Macbook Pro and Air redesigns may be coming in June; the magic of the MagSafe adapter; the best Mac for college; Apple vs. the FBI; Apple explains "Error 53” and offers up a fix; and stay tuned for our favorite shows and apps in an all new What We’re Into!
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On the show this week
A Mac is all you need!
Check the swagger level in listener Josh Holme's twitter profile!
Snowden says Apple security case is most important issue in a decade
How Apple could hack terrorist’s iPhone for FBI (if it wanted to)
Buster’s into Vinyl on HBO
Leander’s into People Vs. OJ Simpson on FX
Erfon’s into swapping faces with Face Swap Live and you will be too!
Direct download: CultCast_219_-_Redesigned_Macbook_Pros_in_June_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:39pm PST |
Thu, 11 February 2016
This week: neighbors complain of peculiar “motor noises" emanating from Apple’s secret auto labs; the strange error that’s bricking iPhones everywhere (and how to avoid it); and, has Apple lost their way? Some pundits are arguing Cupertino needs to shape up and start shipping better products. We discuss!
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On the show this week
Intro - Alan Greenspan recommends the Apple IIc
‘Motor noises’ complaint at Apple’s auto campus fuels speculation
Does Apple have a software problem?
iOS 9 bricks iPhones with unauthorized Touch ID repairs
Everything you need to know about iOS’ crippling ‘Error 53’
Buster
Tim Cook gets sacked by Twitter for blurry Super Bowl photo
Direct download: CultCast_218_-_The_Beak_made_im_do_it.mp3
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Thu, 4 February 2016
This week: new hardware, incoming! We’ll tell you our expectations of Apple’s rumored March 2016 event. Plus, why the next iPad Air could be the best one yet; iPhone 7 may have far fewer features than expected; and, is Apple making a move into virtual reality?
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On the show this week
This Coldplay music video makes Leander angry!
The amazing Word Lens app is now Google Translate
Apple plans March 15th event for iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5se unveiling
Schematic reveals iPad Air 3 will be slightly thicker than iPad Air 2
Apple Watch may get an ‘S’ upgrade in March
iPhone 7 design may ditch antenna bands and camera bump
Apple is spending lots of time at Stanford’s VR lab
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Thu, 28 January 2016
This week: a souped-up iPad Air 3 coming in March; iPhone 5se is a terrible name for a 4-inch iPhone; the iPhone 7 Plus PLUS is for those who demand only the best mobile camera; and why Apple is pumping the brakes on their electric car.
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.
On the show this week
This week’s intro - Give your kids the universe!
The 5 biggest takeaways from Apple’s biggest quarter ever
Apple might unveil Pencil-ready iPad Air 3 in March
iPhone 5se may have been finished and ready to ship for months
Apple may release special iPhone 7 Plus aimed at pro photographers
Apple puts the brakes on struggling electric car project
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:39pm PST |
Thu, 21 January 2016
This week: our legs are blown off by hover boards; our favorite ways to manage iOS photos; the new Music Memo and Garageband apps get our enthusiastic thumbs up; Bob Mansfeld is back to massage us; and we remember the hard, cruel, miserable realities of life before iPhone.
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.
On the show this week
I rode a hoverboard around my office for a week, and here's what I learned
Apple introduces new Music Memos app, updates GarageBand
Apple’s new Music Memos app makes songwriting chimp-simple
$50 price bump for Trump’s U.S. iPhones is just as realistic as his hair
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Thu, 14 January 2016
This week: some useful new features are coming to iOS 9.3; the future of driving technology; the coolest, weirdest, and worst technology of CES 2016; Elon Musk says it’s “obvious” Apple is working on an iCar; and we’ll tell you what we love (and don’t) about the gadgets we’re currently testing—it’s an all-new Under Review.
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Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
On the show this week
Tesla’s Elon Musk calls Apple Car an ‘open secret’
Everything new (and exciting!) coming in iOS 9.3
All the cosplay girls are going to want this fake electronic tail
Buster is scooting around on his new Priority Bike
Leander wants this CarPlay stereo
This steel Apple Watch band from Juuk is just as suave and 1/5 the price of Apple's
Erfon is living in the future with these home kit enabled Philips Hue lights
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Thu, 7 January 2016
This week on The CultCast: robot bartenders, smart coffee mugs, and the coolest of gadgets from CES 2016. Plus, don’t miss our picks for the absolutely, positively, you-should-install-them-today, most essential Mac and iOS apps.
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On the show this week
Will Ferrel is a porn actor (and sells iPods)
This supersized drone will fly you to work (or anywhere)
Booze bots, badass routers, high-flyin’ drones and more at CES
CES Day 3: Hoverboards, doggie ‘brain puzzles’ and beer
Chevy unveils its pure-electric Bolt
The Ember mug keeps your drink at the perfect temperature
Your movements charge Ampy so Ampy can charge your iPhone
Pico let’s you make craft beer at home
Sombabar is your home's app-controller robotic bartender
Nikon does a full 360 with new action cam
Deliveries Dashboard Widget
Erfon won’t live in a world without iStat Menus
SuperDuper! back and recovery tool
Byword 2 markdown tool
Spark is Adam’s email client of choice
Direct download: CultCast_213_-_Best_Gadgets_of_CES_2016.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:38pm PST |
Thu, 31 December 2015
This week: why 2015 was one of Apple's best (and worst!) years ever. Plus: everything Apple needs to improve in 2016; future tech that could change the world; and stick around for our deep-dive into The Force Awakens, our in-depth review of the magic, delight, and heartbreak of J.J. Abrams' new Star Wars universe.
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Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
On the show this week
Why 2015 was Apple’s most important year since original iPhone’s unveiling
What would you like to see Apple improve in 2016? (discussion)
What technology could change the world around us in the next 5 years? (discussion)
J.J. Abrams, the force behind the new Star Wars
How the new “Star Wars” begins
Thoughts on the end of Force Awakens (SPOILERS)
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