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cultofmac.com > news > how-apple-visual-intelligence-could-change-everything

How Apple Visual Intelligence could change everything

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (719+ words) By David Snow " 8:10 am, February 23, 2026 Apple CEO Tim Cook has a well-established habit of dropping subtle hints about where the company is headed. This time, Cook's dropped breadcrumbs all point toward Visual Intelligence. And the impression they leave is of…...

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cultofmac.com > setups > coolest-and-weirdest-keyboards

15 coolest (and weirdest) keyboards in Mac setups

3+ hour, 57+ min ago  (806+ words) By David Snow " 6:15 am, February 23, 2026 The keyboards featured here represent the full spectrum of what's possible when function meets personal expression. You'll find affordable entry points for newcomers, premium options for enthusiasts and experimental layouts that challenge everything you thought…...

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cultofmac.com > how-to > apple-watch-texting

Make texting more bearable with custom Apple Watch replies

4+ hour, 12+ min ago  (328+ words) By D. Griffin Jones " 6:00 am, February 23, 2026 Apple Watch texting is not fun, no matter which way you slice it. But it can be made a lot easier if you spend a few minutes setting up canned messages for you to instantly…...

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cultofmac.com > news > iphone-18-pro-may-double-down-on-bold-colors

iPhone 18 Pro may double down on bold colors

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (357+ words) By Rajesh Pandey " 6:34 am, February 22, 2026 Following the success of the cosmic orange shade for the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro in a deep red color. Like orange, it will seemingly be the new flagship color for…...

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cultofmac.com > news > special-apple-experience-cult-of-mac-podcast-8

What to expect at the 'special Apple Experience' [Cult of Mac podcast No. 8]

2+ day, 2+ min ago  (346+ words) By Lewis Wallace " 10:10 am, February 21, 2026 This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: The "special Apple Experience" planned for March 4 doesn't sound like a typical Apple event. What could it be? And what new hardware will we see? It definitely…...

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cultofmac.com > reviews > belkin-iphone-mount-with-magsafe-review

Every display should have this iPhone MagSafe mount [Review]

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (623+ words) By D. Griffin Jones " 11:00 am, February 20, 2026 The Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Desktops and Displays, despite what its lengthy product name may imply, is a simple and straightforward product that does one thing remarkably well. It mounts your iPhone…...

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cultofmac.com > news > iphone-satellite-sos-helped-save-skiers

How iPhone satellite SOS helped save skiers in deadly avalanche

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (398+ words) By David Snow " 7:59 am, February 20, 2026 Six survivors of a deadly backcountry avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California this week communicated with emergency responders through an iPhone's Emergency SOS via satellite feature to help ensure their rescue, according to reports. It…...

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cultofmac.com > news > budget-macbook-rumors

An affordable MacBook? Here's what the rumors say.

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (672+ words) By Ed Hardy " 6:10 am, February 20, 2026 The first ever entry-level MacBook could hit the market soon, with a budget price that could attract a huge new audience to macOS notebooks. Could there be a lower-cost MacBook in your future? Here's what…...

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cultofmac.com > news > apple-stalking-theft-tradeoffs

Apple won’t make AirTag better at tracking thieves — here’s why

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (691+ words) By Ed Hardy " 8:00 am, February 19, 2026 Apple's AirTag really frustrates some people. It's a great way to find a missing set of keys, but Apple deliberately built in features to prevent the tracker tag from being used to locate stolen property....

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cultofmac.com > reviews > gamesir-x5s-review

Upgrade iPhone gaming for cheap with GameSir X5s controller [Review]

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1260+ words) By D. Griffin Jones " 7:00 am, February 19, 2026 The GameSir X5s is a great and affordable way to upgrade your mobile gaming. Your phone, whichever model you have, slides right in the middle, and suddenly you have console-quality physical controls. It's lightweight, ideal for…...