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Apple event for iPhone SE, new iPad to take place March 21

It appears we know just about for sure the date of Apple’s upcoming press event, and it’s probably not what you expected. Apparently, the Apple event to unveil the 4-inch iPhone SE and new iPad will happen on Monday, March 21. The rumor floated around a bit Friday morning, but now we have a much more confident report […]

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7 reasons Steve Jobs failed to meet its early Oscars buzz

It’s the Oscars this weekend, and if you’re an Apple fan, one question that lingers in the mind is what exactly happened to all the early awards-buzz for Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs biopic. Initially hailed as one of 2015’s crowning achievements, the movie bombed at the box office and even registered on some […]

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Hit the road with the best in travel tech [Deals]

Electric vehicles, self-driving cars, the future is unfolding on our roads, but you don’t have to buy a Tesla to get a taste of it today. From dash cams to car locators, 5-port USB chargers and more, we’ve found some of the best deals on the coolest upgrades for your ride, all for a fraction […]

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Will Fitbit’s ‘magic number’ really step up your fitness game?

Fitbit reported its best-ever holiday sales this week, but investors are fretting because the wearable maker’s guidance for the current quarter is lower than expected. Some analysts are questioning whether Fitbit can hold its own against competition from Cupertino. Apple Watch has proved to be a fantastic fitness tracker for many Cult of Mac readers. […]

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Dark mode, 3D Touch: what iOS 10’s Notification Center should look like

Over the years, Apple concept designer Sam Beckett has made some killer videos, exploring possible ways Cupertino could revamp Notification Center. His latest concept again tackles Notification Center, but this time imagines how 3D Touch could make it better in iOS 10. I’m sold. Beckett’s iOS 10 Notification Center concept explores how Notification Center could […]

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Apple flips FBI the bird, seeds new betas, and iPod shuffle is reborn

Apple’s been getting a lot of flack for its refusal to create a “GovtOS” from the FBI and Department of Justice. Tim Cook and company have also garnered plenty of support for their forceful stance from other tech companies as well as the rank and file Apple consumer. Check out this week’s Cult of Mac […]

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Why the 4-inch iPhone SE will be perfect for shutterbugs

Some reports have suggested that when the 4-inch iPhone SE arrives next month, it’s updates over the iPhone 5s will top out with the addition of an A9 chip and NFC for Apple Pay. But reputable KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo says shutterbugs have something to look forward to, too: a sick 12MP camera. […]

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Siri interrogation video makes a difficult issue hilarious

Comedy Central’s The Daily Show thinks the government is going about this privacy battle with Apple all wrong. Instead of going through court orders and CEO Tim Cook, why not just ask Siri? In a clip from last night’s show, a government agent takes the digital assistant to a black site to shake it down […]

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Privacy battle dominates Apple shareholder meeting

The company’s privacy battle with the FBI was the main focus at the Apple shareholder meeting today. CEO Tim Cook reiterated the company’s intention to fight a court order that compels engineers to create software capable of bypassing the iPhone’s passcode security system. Yesterday, Apple filed its official objection to the ruling. “We are a […]

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How to save offline maps with Google Maps for iPhone

One of my favorite features of the Google Maps app is its ability to save offline maps on iPhone. Whether you want map access regardless of cell reception or you’re traveling abroad and won’t have a data connection, Google Maps is king. Even better, it costs you absolutely nothing. While I enjoy Apple Maps’ built-in […]

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