CultCast #313 - All the best gadgets of 2017!

This week:

• Everything you need to know about Apple Pay Cash.
• One of the best, most anticipated Apple TV apps fo 2017 is FINALLY available.  We’ll talk about that.
• Why are we so hard on Apple?  We recently received some harsh email from a critic asking that very question.  
• We wrap up with our huge list of the best gadgets of 2017!!

 

 

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iPhone X delivery times fall to within one week in US

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/11/30/iphone-x-delivery-times-fall-to-within-one-week-in-us

• All iPhone X models up for sale on Apple's online store are showing delivery in a week, down from 2-3 weeks two weeks ago.
• KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said supply chain improvements were to thank for Apple's improved iPhone X ship times, specifically a diversification of LCP LTE antenna orders and higher yields of iPhone's TrueDepth dot projector.

 

Everything you need to know about Apple Pay Cash 

• Used to pay people via the Messages app, though you can also use your Apple Pay Cash card to make Apple Pay payments if you have money on the card (card lives in your Apple Wallet)
• You can add cash to your card by receiving payments, or adding cash in the wallet app (minimum $10).  This is one in the Wallet app.  Just select the card then press the little “i” at the bottom right of the screen
• Money paid to you will live on your Apple Pay Cash card until you use it or transfer it to your bank.
• Debit cards let you send money for free, while credit cards cost 3%
• You can send money via Siri to people in your contacts
• You can send/receive a minimum of $1-$3,000 in a transaction, and can send/receive up to $10,000 in any 7 day period.

 

Amazon Prime Video is finally available for your Apple TV

https://www.cultofmac.com/517355/amazon-prime-video-debut-appletv/

• Apple has finally delivered on its WWDC promise to bring Amazon Prime Video to Apple TV, with just a few weeks to spare before Apple hit its own end-of-the-year deadline.
• The tvOS version of the app is available to download on Apple TV 3rd generation devices or above by searching “Amazon Prime Video” on your set-top box. It brings an end to the days of having to use AirPlay to play Amazon Prime Video on your Apple TV, via another device.

 

Ditch your old router, Eero is the new king of Wi-Fi routers [Review]

https://www.cultofmac.com/425433/ditch-your-old-router-eero-is-the-new-king-of-wifi-routers-review/

 

AmpliFi HD’s blazing-fast Wi-Fi will spoil you rotten [Reviews]

https://www.cultofmac.com/462193/amplifi-hd-review-mesh-network-wifi/

 

I made my own smart HomePod speaker, and it’s awesome

https://www.cultofmac.com/514861/i-made-my-own-smart-homepod-speaker-and-its-awesome/

 

Listener email: Why are we “so hard” on Apple?

 

 

Best gadgets of 2017!

 

Leander

 

Apple Wifi connected to a Amazon Echo dot

https://www.cultofmac.com/514861/i-made-my-own-smart-homepod-speaker-and-its-awesome/

 

Sonos Playbase tv speaker

http://amzn.to/2nE5MfG

 

Amazon Echo Show

http://amzn.to/2j9BHTU

 

See sense bicycle lights

http://amzn.to/2j97XGJ

 

Wahoo Element GPS bicycle computer

http://amzn.to/2ADx20J

 

Nokia Body Plus smart scale

http://amzn.to/2kzqkVR

 

Erfon

 

Hunter Symphony Homkit Fan

http://amzn.to/2iFjXMt

 

Fender GT 200 iOS controlled smart guitar amp

http://amzn.to/2iHtHWB

 

Fender GT 100

http://amzn.to/2AGeUn7

 

Fender GT 40

http://amzn.to/2iEGetS

 

Rhinoshield Crashguard bumper case for iPhone X

http://amzn.to/2kBApRX

 

For iPhone 8

http://amzn.to/2kyykGn

 

Arlo Pro 2 smart security cameras

http://amzn.to/2AEKBgs

 

Arlo Q indoor camera

http://amzn.to/2yNU1H8

 

My 2013 MacBook Pro!

https://support.apple.com/kb/sp690?locale=en_US

 

Lewis

 

Amplify HD mesh router

http://amzn.to/2nJMHZO

 

Koogeek Homekit smart bulb

https://www.koogeek.com/p-sk1eu.html

 

Koogeek Homekit smart plug

https://www.koogeek.com/p-p2.html

 

Omna 180 smart homekit camera

http://amzn.to/2yO84wk

 

Litter Robot 3 executive cat bathroom

http://amzn.to/2iDwIqL

 

Buster

 

DJI Mavic Pro Drone

http://amzn.to/2iDLnCn

 

One Wheel plus scooter board for clowns

https://onewheel.com/products/onewheel-plus