PSA: Apple TV+ gets festive with Mariah Carey and A Charlie Brown Christmas

Apple TV+ is getting into the holiday spirit with a number of family friendly new shows (and one beloved classic) arriving on the streaming service to kickstart the festive season. The big two festive-themed debuts are the one-off Mariah Carey’s Magic Christmas Special (reviewed here) and the Apple TV+ debut of the 1965 animated television special, A...

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Save $550 on a speedy Intel MacBook Air with 16GB RAM

Not ready to make the leap to an Apple M1 processor, but need a new notebook? Check out B&H Photo’s latest deal on the Intel MacBook Air, which is now available with 16GB of RAM at $550 off the usual price. Get yours before the discount disappears!This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Stillwater will teach kids how to avoid meltdowns [Apple TV+ review]

Apple TV+ continues its inspired streak of children’s fare with an adaptation of Jon J Muth’s Zen storytelling book series. Stillwater takes the central character from those books, a stoic and wise panda, and pits him against the foibles of three young kids. Stillwater, which lands on Apple TV+ today, feels like a kind of […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech...

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FTC warns about scammers calling people pretending to be Apple

The FTC is warning people that scammers are posing as Apple customer support to try and defraud them of money. It has shared a couple of recorded messages (which you can listen to here) that sound quasi-legitimate but are, in fact, trying to steal personal information. In one message, the caller says they have detected […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech...

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All I want for Christmas is Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special on Apple TV [Review]

Let’s be honest, you already know whether you’re going to watch Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special on Apple TV+. This isn’t an early Apple Silicon Mac where you need to read up on whether the transition to a new chip architecture has worked before making your purchasing decision. You either heard the words “Mariah” and […] (via Cult of Mac -...

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Apple’s Family Sharing just got a lot sweeter

Developers of third-party iPhone applications that include in-app purchases and subscriptions can now make them part of Family Sharing. This allows a family to share an item or subscription — at the developer’s discretion. This is already a feature of Apple own services. A family can share a subscription to Apple Arcade or TV+, for […] (via Cult of...

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This setup will make Luddites want to scream [Setups]

Anthony Ivanovsky is a Toronto-based marketing expert and IT manager who has a knack for gadgets, both big and small. In his setup, an MSI Optix MAG341CQ 34-inch UltraWide Curved Gaming Monitor immediately draws the eye. And at $500, it costs considerably less than other ultrawides on the market. On the left-hand side of his […] (via Cult of Mac -...

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How to get your Replay 2020 mix and stats on Apple Music

It’s almost the end of 2020 (hallelujah!) which means it’s time to start looking back at all the things you’ve enjoyed this year. All the vacations, parties, social events … okay, maybe not those things. But what about the music? If you have Apple Music, it’s easy to check out all the artists, tracks, and […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Hillary and Chelsea Clinton’s docuseries Gutsy Women heads to Apple TV+

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton collaborated on The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience, and now it’s being turned into an Apple TV+ docuseries hosted by the two. Gutsy Women shares the stories of inspiring people The former first lady, senator and Secretary of State made the announcement on Twitter. She and […] (via Cult of...

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Save 20% on SwitchEasy accessories for iPhone, Apple Watch and more

Keep your Apple devices protected and in pristine condition with some high-quality accessories from SwitchEasy. They’re brilliantly designed, well-built, and available at 20% off the usual price for a limited time. Bag yours before the sale ends! If you’re looking for great iPhone cases, Apple Watch bumpers, and screen protectors, SwitchEasy has you...

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