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Send us a text!This week:  we’ve spent seven full days with iPhone 6s and we’re ready to report what we love and what we don’t.  Plus: El Capitan just made your Mac a lot better!  We’ll cover the cool tricks your Mac just learned.  And stay tuned for our dive into the world of fake Apple Watch bands… how does  $9 for an Apple Watch Sport band sound? How about $28 for a Leather Loop?  Sure, the fakes are 1/5 the price of genuine Apple bands, but are they any good?  We’ve been testing two fakes to find out, and the results might surprise you. Our thanks to Lynda for supporting this episode.  Lynda is like the Apple Music of online education, with over 3000 expert-taught video courses you can stream straight to computer or mobile device. Learn how to use Logic’s new super powerful Alchemy synth, ordevelop Mac apps for OS X—learn all you want for free for 10 days at lynda.com/cultcast. And Softlayer.  Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs.  Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney This week’s links Erfon’s $27 Leather Loopshttp://www.ebay.com/itm/191676686820? And his $10 Silicone Sport bandhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/131557248730 13 awesome tricks your Mac just learned with El Capitanhttp://www.cultofmac.com/390769/13-awesome-tricks-your-mac-just-learned-with-el-capitan/ The magic that makes iPhone 6s so water-resistanthttp://www.cultofmac.com/390735/the-magic-that-makes-iphone-6s-so-water-resistant/#more-390735

Send us a text!This week: the embargoes have lifted and the iPhone 6s reviews are in—we’ll tell you what people love—and don’t—about Apple's newest iPhone.  Plus: Apple car coming in 2019; why we love the new watchOS 2 update; and, with  our three month Apple Music trial running out, we ponder—is the service worth paying for?   Our thanks to Lynda for supporting this episode.  Lynda is like the Apple Music of online education, with over 3000 expert-taught video courses you can stream straight to computer or mobile device. Learn how to use Logic’s new super powerful Alchemy synth, or develop Mac apps for OS X—learn all you want for free for 10 days at lynda.com/cultcast. And Softlayer.  Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs.  Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney This week’s links You won’t be able to buy an iPhone 6s on launch day in these 5 states - busterhttp://www.cultofmac.com/389803/you-wont-be-able-to-buy-an-iphone-6s-on-launch-day-in-these-5-states/ Apple car project accelerates with possible 2019 ship date - busterhttp://www.cultofmac.com/389695/apple-car-project-accelerates-with-possible-2019-ship-date/ A savvy Apple fan has sent a robot to queue for her iPhone 6shttp://www.cultofmac.com/390033/a-savvy-apple-fan-has-sent-a-robot-to-queue-for-her-iphone-6s/

Send us a text!This week:  we review the new and notable features of iOS 9, and some lesser-known features you should definitely be using.  Plus: why you probably should’ve gotten the 128GB iPhone; a legit way to save 20% off your next Apple purchase; and what we love and don’t about iCloud storage. And stay tuned for an all-new CultCast 2nd Hour.  This time:  we all love the sweeping musical scores that define our favorite movies and videos games, but have you ever wondered who creates them?  Composer Gareth Coker,  creator of the Ori and the Blind Forest score, joins us to talk about the process of creating a cinematic score from scratch,  how music and technology are more intertwined than ever, and what it’s like to work as a modern day video game and movie composer.  2nd Hour starts at the 1:07:20 mark. Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode.  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! And Squarespace.Start building your website today at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. And Softlayer.  Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs.  Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at 

Send us a text!This week:  our reactions to and impressions of all the gadgets unleashed upon us at Apple’s media event extravaganza!  Plus: why this event was one for the history books; a look into Apple’s efforts to architect the 6S’s “3D Touch”; why the Apple Pencil is NOT a stylus; and so.  much.  MORE... Thanks to Squarespace for supporting this episode.  Start building your website today at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. And Softlayer.  Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs.  Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a big thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney This week’s links Steve Jobs on the stylushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YY3MSaUqMg Apple doesn’t need glitz and glamor when it’s got the goodshttp://www.cultofmac.com/388045/apple-iphone-6s-eve

Send us a text!This week: here comes iPhone 6S, iPad Pro, and a drastically new Apple TV!  We’ll tell you what to expect from Apple’s Sept. 9th event, because this event is fixing to be a doozie. 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 Softlayer.  Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs.  Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show. On the show this week@erfon / @bst3r This week’s links Apple TV streaming service could cost more than $40http://www.cultofmac.com/386865/media-companies-want-apple-tv-streaming-service-to-cost-more-than-40/

Send us a text!This week: new Apple products coming September 9th; our iPhone 6S expectations; the incredible power of Youtube; Instagram finally says yes to portrait and landscape photos; Youtube Gaming vs. Twitch; Logic Pro X update includes a powerful new music app; and we rewrite movie history in a new Get To Know Your Cultist! 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 your new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cult. And Squarespace.  Start building your website today at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. And Softlayer.  Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs.  Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast. 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 This week’s Introhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y4rCQFsML0 

Send us a text!This week: why we’re convinced we’ll see an iPad Pro come fall, and what we expect from Apple’s giant shield tablet of power.  Plus: the iPhone 6S back gets a bend test, and the results are surprising; and Apple leases a secret facility to test their electric car…. This episode supported by Automatic — 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 your new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cult. Soft layer — Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs.  Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast. Casper — Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them.  Learn why and save $50 off your order at Casper.com/cultcast. This week’s links Intro - Macintosh: The computer for the rest of ushttps://youtu.be/3OZg3ljsbc0?t=1m22s 

Send us a text!This week: ever wonder what it’s like to have companies pay you to travel the world snapping their Instagram photos? Professional Instagram’er Cory Staudacher is back to share his workflows, favorite iOS photo apps—and you won’t believe how much some companies will pay to make them look cool.  Plus: neat new features coming to iOS 9; Apple quietly beefs up the iPhone 6S to prevent another bendgate; and don’t miss our list of our new favorite apps. 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 your new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cult. And Squarespace.  Start building your website today at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. And Softlayer.  Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs.  Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast. 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 Your iPhone is about to get an awesome built-in flight trackerRead more:  http://www.techinsider.io/flight-tracker-in-ios-9-os-x-el-capitan-2015-8#ixzz3ieoxhqJo What it’s like to be a professional Instagrammerhttp://www.techinsider.io/what-its-like-to-be-a-professional-instagrammer-2015-7  Apple is going to fix the most annoying thing about using Wi-Fi on the iPhoneRead more:  

Send us a text!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 Watchhttp://www.cultofmac.com/323739/see-an-apple-watch-hater-nearly-choke-to-death-mid-rant-nsfw/ The Practicing Photographer with Ben Longhttp://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 carrierhttp://www.cultofmac.com/384296/apple-claims-it-has-no-interest-in-becoming-your-carrier/ Apple may launch five additional Beats radio stationshttp://www.cultofmac.com/384328/apple-music-could-launch-to-five-additional-beats-stations/ 

Send us a text!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 Introhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B-XwPjn9YY Behinds the scenes footage of Buster and Erfon preparing for CultCast