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Send us a text!This week:  Apple’s new iPhone SE in an insane value; the significant differences between the big and small iPad Pros; more evidence affirms major Macbook Pro redesigns in June;  future keynotes need more Yak; and the cool features in the new tvOS 9.2 update. Join our new Reddit community to discuss current episodes and submit and vote on story topics for future episodes! http://reddit.com/r/TheCultCast This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them.  Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney Intro: Macs do more and cost less!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqI4-oJFQh8 New ultra-thin MacBooks rumored to arrive in Junehttp://www.cultofmac.com/419111/new-ultra-thin-macbooks-rumored-to-arrive-in-june/ What Apple product launches say about Tim Cook’s leadershiphttp://www.cultofmac.com/418958/apple-product-launches-tim-cook-leadership/ Apple Special Event in 90 Secondshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ3EEUYW5Vk New iPad Pro is slower than 12.9-inch modelhttp://www.cultofmac.com/419127/new-ipad-pro-is-slower-than-12-9-inch-model/

Send us a text!This week:  will we see new Macs?  Will there a One More Thing??  These are our March 21st Apple event predictions and expectations…  Plus: how Instagram is about to be ruined; reports of an Apple Car price and ship date surface; why pirates are excited for the AyeCar; and some new iPhone 7 leaks echo familiar rumors... This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney Intro - Maybe people won’t get along in the future, but our Macs willhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1zYt8aoiTM 50,000 users want Instagram to turn back timehttp://www.cultofmac.com/418058/50000-users-want-instagram-to-turn-back-time/ Apple Car may ship in 2021, with a price tag of $75,000http://www.cultofmac.com/417734/apple-car-will-make-apple-watch-edition-look-like-a-bargain/ Major iPhone 7 changes revealed by leaked casehttp://www.cultofmac.com/418232/major-iphone-7-changes-revealed-by-leaked-case/ iPhone 7’s redesigned antenna band revealed in leaked photohttp://www.cultofmac.com/417970/iphone-7s-redesigned-antenna-band-revealed-in-leaked-photo/ This could be our first look at the iPhone 7http://www.cultofmac.com/417776/iphone-7-leak-smart-connector/ Everything Apple will announce at its March 21 keynotehttp://www.cultofmac.com/417308/everything-apple-will-announce-at-its-march-21-event/

Send us a text!This week: it’s official, Apple is gonna “loop us in” at their March 21 press event.  Join us as we decode the mysterious event invitation.  Plus:  some new leaks give us glimpses at the iPhone SE and iPhone 7 designs; why Apple’s new Spaceship campus is clearly home to a future post-apocalyptic battle colosseum; and we share the stuff we’re embarrassed to secretly love in an all-new Get To Know Ur Cultist. Join our new Reddit community to discuss current episodes and submit and vote on story topics for future episodes! http://reddit.com/r/TheCultCast This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them.  Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney Apple’s March 21 event promises to ‘Loop you in’http://www.cultofmac.com/416926/apples-march-21-event-promises-to-loop-you-in/ iPhone 7 case hints at stereo speakers, no headphone jackhttp://www.cultofmac.com/416728/iphone-7-case-hints-at-stereo-speakers-no-headphone-jack/ Upcoming iPhone SE may look just like an iPhone 5shttp://www.cultofmac.com/416833/upcoming-iphone-se-may-look-just-like-an-iphone-5s/ Close up with Apple’s new spaceship campus Theatrehttp://www.cultofmac.com/416360/close-up-with-apples-new-spaceship-campus-theatre/ Intro: Where are all the robots?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1fpSGAJeXI&list=PL95D18B34DCF05F92&index=55 Erfon never chokes back the tears watching Meet Joe Blackhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zIOjl93WrU Buster wants to hand out the Bachelor rosehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkzlHJF2RrA This scene from Scrooged made Leander WEEP!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6y7IHYiIE You need to try these.  Alone.  In your car.

Send us a text!This week: rumors point to an insanely thin iPhone 7, but is that what we want?  Plus: our list of top, most-wanted iPhone 7 features; why only some of us are excited for iPhone SE; why the new iPad could have a killer new camera; and if want to hear Leander complain about Mariah Carey and Maroon 5, stay tuned for Leander Loves Pop! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney Intro - They finally figured out a way to make PCs easy to use!https://youtu.be/lGCK1-79jik Is this Drake??http://imgur.com/Fcdq9jK Whitney Houston was a national treasure!https://youtu.be/N_lCmBvYMRs?t=1m2s Rosanne Bar… wellhttps://youtu.be/ls1YVhcLD2c?t=6s This is basically Buster Heine’s theme songhttps://youtu.be/eH3giaIzONA?t=43s Check out Rob Roy for some great “kilt action"http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114287/ Apple event for iPhone SE, new iPad to take place March 21http://www.cultofmac.com/414893/apple-event-for-iphone-se-new-ipad-to-take-place-march-21/ iPhone 7 will be as slim as an iPod touchhttp://www.cultofmac.com/415264/iphone-7-will-be-as-slim-as-an-ipod-touch/ New iPad may pack better camera than iPad Prohttp://www.cultofmac.com/415209/new-ipad-may-pack-a-better-camera-than-ipad-pro/

Send us a text!This week: with the FBI vs. Apple battle heating up, some lawyers say Tim Cook could land in jail; why Siri in the next version of OS X may point to redesigned MacBooks;  and, just how much would you pay for a box of Steve Job’s old crap?  Plus we pitch you our favorite tech and apps in an all-new Faves 'N Raves! This episode supported by Let’s face it, CultCloth isn’t for everyone.  But if you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love ‘em.  Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney This week’s intro: you need a family computerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3c7jiij6oY Steve Jobs’s smelly old sandals just sold at auctionhttp://www.cultofmac.com/413496/steve-jobss-smelly-old-sandals-just-sold-at-auction/ Siri-ously? Apple’s virtual assistant finally coming to Machttp://www.cultofmac.com/414143/siri-ously-apples-virtual-assistant-finally-coming-to-mac/ Apple Faces U.S. Demand to Unlock 9 More iPhoneshttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/24/technology/justice-department-wants-apple-to-unlock-nine-more-iphones.html From Fines To Jail Time: How Apple Could Be Punished For Defying FBIhttp://www.fastcompany.com/3057045/how-apple-could-be-punished-for-defying-fbi-encryption-order Congressional ‘Crypto Commission’ may tackle Apple vs FBI debate - busterhttp://www.cultofmac.com/414213/congressional-crypto-commission-could-tackle-apple-vs-fbi-debate/ Apple believes Congress should decide iPhone privacy casehttp://www.cultofmac.com/414081/apple-believes-congress-should-decide-iphone-privacy-case/ Apple Is Said to Be Trying to Make It Harder to Hack iPhoneshttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/25/technology/apple-is-said-to-be-working-on-an-iphone-even-it-cant-hack.html?_r=1

Send us a text!This week: major Macbook Pro and Air redesigns may be coming in June; the magic of the MagSafe adapter; the best Mac for college; Apple vs. the FBI; Apple explains "Error 53” and offers up a fix; and stay tuned for our favorite shows and apps in an all new What We’re Into! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney A Mac is all you need!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_mqp5_dy3U Check the swagger level in listener Josh Holme's twitter profile!https://twitter.com/JoshHolme Snowden says Apple security case is most important issue in a decadehttp://www.cultofmac.com/412891/snowden-says-apple-case-is-most-important-in-a-decade/ How Apple could hack terrorist’s iPhone for FBI (if it wanted to)http://www.cultofmac.com/412870/how-apple-could-hack-terrorists-iphone-for-fbi-if-it-wanted-to/ Buster’s into Vinyl on HBOhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt3186130/ Leander’s into People Vs. OJ Simpson on FXhttp://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/american-crime-story/episodes Erfon’s into swapping faces with Face Swap Live and you will be too!https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/face-swap-live-switch-faces/id1042987645?mt=8

Send us a text!This week: neighbors complain of peculiar “motor noises" emanating from Apple’s secret auto labs; the strange error that’s bricking iPhones everywhere (and how to avoid it); and, has Apple lost their way?  Some pundits are arguing Cupertino needs to shape up and start shipping better products.  We discuss! This episode supported by Let’s face it, CultCloth isn’t for everyone.  But if you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love ‘em.  Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth! Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney / @lewiswallace Intro - Alan Greenspan recommends the Apple IIchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvwxUCHeG0g&list=PL95D18B34DCF05F92&index=12 ‘Motor noises’ complaint at Apple’s auto campus fuels speculationhttp://www.cultofmac.com/411835/motor-noises-complaint-at-apples-auto-campus-fuels-speculation/#more-411835 Does Apple have a software problem?http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-apple-users-really-hate-apple-software-20160208-column.html iOS 9 bricks iPhones with unauthorized Touch ID repairshttp://www.cultofmac.com/410809/ios-9-bricks-iphones-with-unauthorized-homebutton-repairs/ Everything you need to know about iOS’ crippling ‘Error 53’http://www.cultofmac.com/411395/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ios-crippling-error-53/Buster Tim Cook gets sacked by Twitter for blurry Super Bowl photohttp://www.cultofmac.com/411175/tim-cook-gets-sacked-by-twitter-for-blurry-super-bowl-photo/

Send us a text!This week: new hardware, incoming! We’ll tell you our expectations of Apple’s rumored March 2016 event.  Plus, why the next iPad Air could be the best one yet; iPhone 7 may have far fewer features than expected; and, is Apple making a move into virtual reality? This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them.  Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney This Coldplay music video makes Leander angry!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YykjpeuMNEk The amazing Word Lens app is now Google Translatehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8 Apple plans March 15th event for iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5se unveilinghttp://www.cultofmac.com/410232/apple-plans-march-15th-event-for-ipad-air-3-and-iphone-5se-unveiling/ Schematic reveals iPad Air 3 will be slightly thicker than iPad Air 2http://www.cultofmac.com/410091/schematic-reveals-ipad-air-3-will-be-slightly-thicker-than-ipad-air-2/ Apple Watch may get an ‘S’ upgrade in Marchhttp://www.cultofmac.com/410277/apple-watch-may-get-an-s-upgrade-in-march/ iPhone 7 design may ditch antenna bands and camera bumphttp://www.cultofmac.com/410325/iphone-7-design-will-ditch-antenna-bands-and-camera-bump/ Apple is spending lots of time at Stanford’s VR labhttp://www.cultofmac.com/410333/apple-is-spending-lots-of-time-at-stanfords-vr-lab/

Send us a text!This week:  a souped-up iPad Air 3 coming in March; iPhone 5se is a terrible name for a 4-inch iPhone; the iPhone 7 Plus PLUS is for those who demand only the best mobile camera; and why Apple is pumping the brakes on their electric car. This episode supported by Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast. Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney / @lewiswallace This week’s intro - Give your kids the universe!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwEpgMTn48k The 5 biggest takeaways from Apple’s biggest quarter everhttp://www.cultofmac.com/409099/5-biggest-takeaways-apples-biggest-quarter/ Apple might unveil Pencil-ready iPad Air 3 in Marchhttp://www.cultofmac.com/409343/apple-might-unveil-pencil-ready-ipad-air-3-in-march/ iPhone 5se may have been finished and ready to ship for monthshttp://www.cultofmac.com/409498/iphone-5se-development-has-been-finished-and-ready-to-ship-for-months/ Apple may release special iPhone 7 Plus aimed at pro photographershttp://www.cultofmac.com/409203/apple-may-release-special-iphone-7-plus-aimed-at-pro-photographers/ Apple puts the brakes on struggling electric car projecthttp://www.cultofmac.com/408826/apple-puts-the-brakes-on-struggling-electric-car-project/

Send us a text!This week: our legs are blown off by hover boards; our favorite ways to manage iOS photos; the new Music Memo and Garageband apps get our enthusiastic thumbs up; Bob Mansfeld is back to massage us; and we remember the hard, cruel, miserable realities of life before iPhone. This episode supported by Squarespace! Build a beautiful, responsive website quickly at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @alexeheath I rode a hoverboard around my office for a week, and here's what I learnedhttp://www.techinsider.io/what-its-like-to-ride-a-hoverboard-for-a-week-2016-1 Apple introduces new Music Memos app, updates GarageBandhttp://www.cultofmac.com/407904/apple-introduces-new-music-memos-app-updates-garageband/ Apple’s new Music Memos app makes songwriting chimp-simplehttp://www.cultofmac.com/407986/apple-music-memos-songwriting-app-review-how-to/ $50 price bump for Trump’s U.S. iPhones is just as realistic as his hairhttp://www.cultofmac.com/407940/trumps-apple-hollering-is-just-as-realistic-as-his-hair/