Tiny World amazes with an Ant-Man view of nature [Apple TV+ review]

Apple TV+ invites you to take a look at the things beneath your feet in its new documentary series Tiny World. Narrated by Paul Rudd, this show is charming, if maybe too cute for its own good. Tiny World, which premieres on October 2, is the first of three new docuseries coming to the streaming service […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Laut’s Inflight Folio case offers slim, stylish protection for iPad Pro

Need an iPad Pro case that offers all-around protective without unnecessary bulk? Look no further than the slim, stylish Inflight Folio from Laut. It’s robust, versatile, and plays nicely with Apple Pencil. Get yours today from the Cult of Mac Store. Apple has spent years shaving millimeters off the iPad to deliver us an ultra-slim […] (via Cult of...

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Super-portable skyBox SSD storage enables fast and easy streaming, sharing

This portable storage post is presented by HyperAccessory. If you’re a photographer, videographer or content creator who likes to travel light, leaving the laptop behind, we found a must-have storage device for you. HyperAccessory’s skyBox features all-in-one portable SSD storage with built-in wireless connectivity and universal compatibility. It will...

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macOS Catalina 10.15.7 squishes a nasty Wi-Fi bug

Mac users can update their computer on Thursday with macOS Catalina 10.15.7. It’s important for anyone who’s noticed their computer not connecting to Wi-Fi like it ought to. There are no new features. This might be the last Catalina version before the big macOS Big Sur upgrade gets introduced. Apple’s full release notes for macOS […] (via Cult of...

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How to avoid losing Fortnite when updating to iOS 14

Fortnite developer Epic Games has warned iPhone and iPad users that they could lose access to its hit battle royale game when updating to iOS 14. But there is a way to ensure that doesn’t happen. We’ll show you how before you start installing the latest update. Fortnite is no longer available to download from […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture...

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Amazon cloud gaming service heads to Mac and (surprise!) iPhone

Amazon on Thursday unveiled a cloud gaming service that can play console-quality games on mobile devices and a range of other computers. Unlike rival streaming services from Google and Microsoft, Amazon Luna will be available on iPhone and iPad. It’s also coming to Mac. Amazon Luna promises some big-name games The service is still in […] (via Cult...

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iOS 14.0.1 fixes a totally annoying iPhone bug

Apple released a bug-fix update to iOS 14 on Thursday. iOS 14.0.1 removes a number of problems — most notably, a bug that prevented users from permanently picking a new default email app and web browser. And iPad users get iPadOS 14.0.1 with the same fixes. There are also bug fix updates out for Final Cut […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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Early tests show iPad 8 brings a huge speed boost

The new iPad 8 is only a “speed bump” version of the seventh-generation model, but it certainly offers a noticeable increase in performance. Benchmarks show this recently released tablet is about twice as fast as its predecessor. iPad 8 vs. iPad 7 performance Apple always keeps quiet abut some of the specs of its tablets. […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech...

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Coalition for App Fairness unites Spotify, Epic and others to challenge App Store rules

Spotify, Match, and Fortnite developer Epic Games have joined a nonprofit that advocates for regulatory and legal action against Apple for what they claim is it unfair control of the App Store. Their main objection is the way that Apple charges up to 30 percent for in-app payments. Apple lays out a detailed set of […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture...

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The first copper-coated iPhone case kills bacteria and viruses

It’s always been smart to shield our phones with a protective case when we step outside. But nowadays, it’s not just our phones that need protection. Phones are major vectors for germs and viruses, so it makes good sense to get a case that guards against those, too. Copper is known to naturally kill a […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through...

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