This week: looks like the radically improved Apple TV we’ve be waiting for lands in September—we’ll tell you what to expect.  Plus: Apple is not going to be your next wireless carrier; more Beats Radio stations are in the works; and don’t miss our picks of the "best of the worst" Apple accessories.   And stick around for our chat with Daniel Rubino from Window’s Central (seriously!),  because he’s going to educate us on why he loves the new Windows 10, what it’s coolest features are, and why he’s made the questionable decision to be a PC man.  We’re going to try our best not to argue.   Our thanks to Harry’s for supporting this episode. Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and are far less expensive than the drugstore razors.  Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast.   Aaaaand Lynda.  Lynda is like the Spotify of online education, with over 3000 expert-taught video courses you can stream straight to computer or mobile device. Learn to mix and master audio in pro tools, or develop Mac apps for OS X—learn all you want for free for 10 days at lynda.com/cultcast.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.   This week's links   Intro: This dude REALLY hates the Apple Watch http://www.cultofmac.com/323739/see-an-apple-watch-hater-nearly-choke-to-death-mid-rant-nsfw/   The Practicing Photographer with Ben Long http://www.lynda.com/Photography-tutorials/Practicing-Photographer/119012-2.html   Radically improved Apple TV will launch in September   http://www.cultofmac.com/383897/radically-new-apple-tv-will-launch-in-september/   Apple claims it has no interest in becoming your carrier http://www.cultofmac.com/384296/apple-claims-it-has-no-interest-in-becoming-your-carrier/   Apple may launch five additional Beats radio stations http://www.cultofmac.com/384328/apple-music-could-launch-to-five-additional-beats-stations/   These designer jeans keep your iPhone charged on the go http://www.cultofmac.com/384410/these-designer-jeans-keep-your-iphone-charged-on-the-go/   Nico Gerard just invented the mullet of smartwatches http://www.cultofmac.com/384203/nico-gerard-just-invented-the-mullet-of-smartwatches/

This week: why we might be in for big iPad upgrades this year; our expectations for the iPhone 6C; the one feature we hope iPhone 6S will get (but probably won’t); Woz is worried about Skynet again; and… is Apple building machine for time travel?  You’ll have to press play to find out...   Check out our sexy sponsors   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!   HipChat's team communication app helps all teams work together more effectively, and gets you the information you need faster than email. Get premium features like unlimited file storage and unlimited message history FREE for 90 days when you sign up at Hipchat.com/cultofmac   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a big thanks for all the music you hear in today's show.    This week’s links   Intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B-XwPjn9YY   Behinds the scenes footage of Buster and Erfon preparing for CultCast http://i.imgur.com/PmJEIpX.gif   Breakthrough could finally bring wireless charging to iPhone http://www.cultofmac.com/378492/breakthrough-could-finally-bring-wireless-charging-to-iphone/   Woz and other big thinkers call for ban on AI weapons - erfon http://www.cultofmac.com/362797/woz-and-other-big-thinkers-call-for-ban-on-ai-weapons/   C you never! Apple scraps plans for 4-inch iPhone 6c - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/372652/c-you-never-apple-scraps-plans-for-4-inch-iphone-6c/   This year’s iPad mini upgrade won’t suck http://www.cultofmac.com/362762/this-years-ipad-mini-upgrade-wont-suck/

This week: some pundits are fed up with Apple music, but you know what?  We’re not.  Plus: Apple’s Back To School promotion is finally unveiled; Apple Watch topples expectations, gets insane satisfaction rating; iOS devices cross a major threshold; plus we answer your questions on an all-new #CultCastQnA!   Show our sponsors some sweet McLovin’   HipChat's team communication app helps all teams work together more effectively, and gets you the information you need faster than email. Get premium features like unlimited file storage and unlimited message history FREE for 90 days when you sign up at Hipchat.com/cultofmac   Lynda is like the Spotify of online education, with over 3000 expert-taught video courses you can stream straight to computer or mobile device. Learn to mix and master audio in Pro Tools, or develop Mac apps for OS X—learn all you want for free for 10 days at lynda.com/cultcast.   This week’s links   Intro: Classic Steve Ballmer on iPhone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eywi0h_Y5_U   Apple’s ‘Back to School’ promo will give Mac buyers free Beats headphones http://www.cultofmac.com/329987/apples-back-to-school-promo-will-give-mac-buyers-free-beats-headphones/   Tim Cook reveals Apple Watch sales topped expectations http://www.cultofmac.com/329284/apple-watch-sales-topped-expectations-reveals-apple-cfo/   Apple Watch gains a higher satisfaction rating than original iPhone or iPad http://www.cultofmac.com/329583/apple-watch-gains-a-higher-satisfaction-rating-than-original-iphone-or-ipad/   VC Benedict Evans: iOS unit sales are now matching Windows PCs https://twitter.com/benedictevans/status/623668376280395776   What We’re Into Picks   Buster is into Antman.  All Antmen, really. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdKf3MneyI   Erfon is REALLY into Twitch http://www.twitch.tv   Leander is into Grain Audio’s shelf speakers http://grainaudio.com/collections/homeaudio/products/pbs

This week: We all love the popular products, but this ep. we’ll remember some of Apple’s biggest blunders!  Plus: why the new iPods might be the last iPods; Apple’s missing back to school promotion; and perfect way to motivate your lazy workforce...   Please to support our sponsors   If you’re waking up with numb limbs or back pain, Casper's American-made mattresses can help, and with a price far lower than you’ll find in the stores.  Learn how, try one risk free for 100 days, and save $50 off your order at Casper.com/cultcast.   HipChat's team communication app helps all teams work together more effectively, and gets you the information you need faster than email. Get premium features like unlimited file storage and unlimited message history FREE for 90 days when you sign up at Hipchat.com/cultofmac   VideoBlocks is an affordable, subscription-based stock media site that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage. Start a 7 day free trial at Videoblocks.com/promo/cultcast   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a big thanks for all the great music you hear on today's show.    This week’s links   Intro: Peep the Pippin! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ln_CmNtbvQ   Buster’s Theme Song https://youtu.be/eUDcTLaWJuo   Leander really hated the Apple Studio display https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Studio_Display   See the Macintosh TV in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61k7yUXj6ck   The hockey puck mouse wasn’t THAT bad... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_USB_Mouse   Apple unveils new iPods in six colors http://www.cultofmac.com/329133/apple-unveils-new-ipods-in-six-colors/   Is Apple canceling their Back to School discount program? http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/15/apple-annual-back-to-school-promo-missing/   Shanghai company creates a golden Steve Jobs bust to inspire its workers http://www.cultofmac.com/329125/shanghai-company-creates-a-golden-steve-jobs-bust-to-inspire-its-workers/

This week: how to train Apple Music to dish up better tunes; Microsoft calls it quits on the phone game; iOS 9 and El Capitan betas go public; awkward stories from Disneyland; and the REAL REASON Apple is building a “Spaceship” campus...   Out thanks to Bushel for supporting this episode, the simple-to-use cloud-based tool that anyone can leverage to manage the Apple devices in their workplace. Get Bushel for free for up to 3 devices when you sign up at www.bushel.com/cultofmac   And Squarespace.  Start building your website today at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.   This week’s links   Leander metioned Soundshare as the best social music network http://soundshareapp.com   Jim Carey’s brilliant In Living Color characters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L40amkNdUdo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXhfRBkbeR4   You can now install the El Capitan public beta http://www.cultofmac.com/328685/you-can-now-install-the-el-capitan-public-beta/   iOS 9 beta is now available to the public http://www.cultofmac.com/328666/ios-9-beta-is-now-available-to-the-public/   Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac is here http://www.cultofmac.com/328670/microsoft-office-2016-for-mac-is-here/   Showtime is now available on iOS and Apple TV without a cable subscription - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/328393/showtime-is-now-available-on-apple-tv-without-a-cable-subscription/   Training Apple Music’s “For You” section http://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/02/apple-music-liking-system-customization/     Construction worker from Campus 2 says Apple has raised US building standards http://www.imore.com/contruction-worker-apple-campus-2-says-apple-has-raised-us-building-standards

Ok, we're impressed—Apple Music with Beats1 isn’t just another Spotify… it has some genuinely innovative features some of us are absolutely falling for.     This week, we’ll tell you what we like and don’t about Apple's shiny new music service, and compare it to Spotify, the current king of music steaming.  Plus,  the new Steve Jobs trailer is out!  Stick around to hear us complain about Seth Rogen’s “Woz".   Happy Canada day to our Canadian friends!   Happy 4th of July to our US friends!   Our thanks to Harry’s for supporting this episode. 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.   And CultCloth!  CultCloth’s dense weave and crushed fibers keep your Apple devices sparking clean.  Check out the gallery at CultCloth.co and use code CultCast at checkout to score a free CleanCloth with any order.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.   This week’s links   So you don’t get charged when your free trial is over Apple Music -> Account -> View Apple ID -> Subscriptions -> Automatic Renewal -> Off   Alex’s Hot Apple Music Tips http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-music-tips-and-tricks-2015-6   Alex on Apple Music Vs. Spotify http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-music-vs-spotify-2015-7   Alex again on, is Apple Music DRMing the music you upload? http://www.mcelhearn.com/the-real-difference-between-itunes-match-and-icloud-music-library-drm/   iOS 9 will raise iTunes Match song limit to 100,000 http://www.cultofmac.com/327616/ios-9-will-raise-itunes-match-song-limit-to-100000/   Phone first went on sale 8 years ago today http://www.cultofmac.com/327605/iphone-first-went-on-sale-8-years-ago-today/   New Steve Jobs trailer is out... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEr6K1bwIVs

This week: the cool features in the new iOS 8.4, iOS 9, and El Capitan betas; Taylor Swift starts a royalty battle with Apple; the ridiculously low payouts artists get from music streaming; the new Macbook’s big missing feature; and the magic of Apple advertising.   Out thanks to Bushel for supporting this episode, the simple-to-use cloud-based tool that anyone can leverage to manage the Apple devices in their workplace. Get Bushel for free for up to 3 devices when you sign up at www.bushel.com/cultofmac   And CultCloth!  CultCloth’s dense weave and crushed fibers keep your Apple devices sparking clean.  Check them out at CultCloth.co and use code CultCast at checkout to score a free CleanCloth with any order.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   This week’s links   This single from the Darkness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKjZuykKY1I   You heard him—Buster bought Chumbawumba https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5uWRjFsGc   Taylor Swift explains her bad blood with Apple Music http://www.cultofmac.com/326931/taylor-swift-explains-bad-blood-apple-music/   Kahney's Korner: Bring back my magnets Jony Ive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PascXxhc1q0   Apple’s new material will eliminate iPhone’s unsightly antenna lines - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/326976/apples-new-material-will-eliminate-iphones-unsightly-antenna-lines/   Apple’s award-winning ‘Shot on iPhone’ ads are a ‘game-changer’ http://www.cultofmac.com/327156/apples-award-winning-shot-on-iphone-ads-are-a-game-changer/   Pharell made chump change on his streaming royalties for “Happy" http://fusion.net/story/33442/pharrell-made-less-than-3000-from-43-million-pandora-streams-of-happy/

This week: we know you just got your Apple Watch, but we talk rumored updates for the Apple Watch 2.  Plus: why some publishers are outraged by Apple’s new News app; the FCC slams AT&T with a HUGE fine for throttling your data; and we talk amazing E3 announcements and Jurassic World in an all new What We’re Into.   Our thanks to Quickbooks Self Employed for supporting this episode.  QuickBooks Self-Employed helps separate your business and personal expensesplus it helps take the guesswork out of your estimated quarterly and year- end taxes and makes it easy to pay what you owe.   Find out what QuickBooks Self-Employed can do for you and receive fifty percent off at tryselfemployed.com/cultcast     This week’s links   Zoo keepers love Jurassic World http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/18/8803147/jurassiczoo-hashtag-jurassic-world-chris-pratt-raptor-pose   Leander likes his Amazon Echo  http://www.amazon.com/oc/echo/   And he thinks the wireless speakers from ultimate ears sound fantastic http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/roll   Check out this incredible E3 demo of Microsoft’s Hololens https://youtu.be/6yg6ljnASxw?t=46s   Fallout Shelter is free and fun, and it’s now the top grossing game on the App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fallout-shelter/id991153141?mt=8   Apple Watch 2 will add FaceTime camera, better WiFi and more http://www.cultofmac.com/326730/apple-watch-2-will-add-facetime-camera-better-wifi-and-more/   FCC slams AT&T with $100 million fine for throttling unlimited data plans http://www.cultofmac.com/326562/fcc-slams-att-with-100-million-fine-for-throttling-unlimited-data-plans/

This week: we’re on the ground for WWDC and AltConf!  We’ll tell you what it’s like.  Plus: our favorite features announced at the WWDC keynote; why we have high hopes for Beats 1 radio on Apple Music; Phil Schiller discusses some of Apple’s more controversial product decisions in a surprising new interview; and, though it’s all cheers for consumers, we’ll tell you why some developers dread Apple’s yearly WWDC announcements.   Our thanks to Harry’s for supporting this episode. 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.   And Squarespace.  Start building your website today at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code [CultCast] at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.   This week’s links You should rewatch this WWDC opening with Bill Hader http://www.cultofmac.com/326092/apples-pre-keynote-wwdc-vid-skewers-hollywood-apple-itself/   iOS 9 s awesome two finger trackpad gesture is coming to iPhone http://www.cultofmac.com/326041/ios-9s-awesome-two-finger-keyboard-gesture-is-also-coming-to-iphone/   At WWDC, clues that Apple is adding a stylus to the iPad abound http://www.cultofmac.com/325989/at-wwdc-clues-that-apple-is-adding-a-stylus-to-the-ipad/   Apple’s new ‘Move to iOS’ app helps Android users switch to iPhone - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/325558/apples-new-move-to-ios-app-helps-android-users-switch-to-iphone/   All the awesome features coming to your Apple Watch this fall http://www.cultofmac.com/325366/all-the-awesome-features-coming-to-your-apple-watch-this-fall/   All the awesome features coming to your Apple Watch this fall http://www.cultofmac.com/325366/all-the-awesome-features-coming-to-your-apple-watch-this-fall/   Gruber’s Interview with Phil Schiller http://www.cultofmac.com/325819/phil-schiller-explains-16gb-iphones-macbooks-with-one-usb-port-design-vs-battery-life/

This week: don’t expect hardware… we’ll tell you why the 2015 WWDC could be one of the tamest on record.  Plus: Apple pretty much confirms Apple TV will be your home’s digital hub; Facebook’s an impenetrable fortress with too much power; and the tale of a Bay Area woman who just unknowingly junked her $200,000 Apple-1 computer… whoopsie!   Our thanks to Automatic for supporting this episode.  Plug Automatic into your car's data port, and with their beatiful app, you'll be able to find your parked car, learn how to save fuel with tips based on your actual driving, and even diagnose and turn off your car's check engine light.  See it out in action and save 20% off a new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cult   And Lynda.com, which has over 3000 expert-taught video courses for you to choose from. Learn to run your business better, hone your skills at Photoshop, learn how to create music with your iPad, and so much more.  Learn all you want for free for 10 days, head to lynda.com/cultcast to start your free trial.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear in today's show.   This week’s links   Your mind, the pinnacle of computing power  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu2Nq7rEs2E   What to expect from WWDC 2015 http://www.cultofmac.com/324660/what-to-expect-from-wwdc-2015/   Apple TV will be the new digital hub for HomeKit http://www.cultofmac.com/324731/apple-tv-will-be-the-new-digital-hub-for-homekit/#1tPIGBTfX3UX842O.99   Apple Web TV service won’t launch at WWDC http://www.cultofmac.com/324533/apple-web-tv-service-wont-launch-at-wwdc/#eJlDpTAFGBPUPHs9.99   Our Facebook page has been hacked, and it’s impossible to get it back http://www.cultofmac.com/324617/our-facebook-page-has-been-hacked-and-its-impossible-to-get-it-back/#zGsjf0h4UZurkfKe.99   Bay Area woman accidentally junks $200,000 Apple-1 computer http://www.cultofmac.com/324415/bay-area-woman-accidentally-junks-200k-apple-1-computer/#lUE55QJwpyTOZwvr.99