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Send us a text!It's back to the Mac on this week's CultCast!  We'll tell you everything we know about Apple's secret 13-inch Retina Macbook Pro, and why you might be seeing it before the year's end.  Plus, we've picked three Mac apps we love and tell you why you should install them post-haste.Then, is Apple's Passbook really going to takeover the world of tickets, coupons, and payments?  It's tough to imagine, especially with how little Passbook can do now.  But imagine coupons on your lock screen right when you need them and making payments with nothing but your iPhone.  In time, we believe Passbook will let you do exactly that.All that and the hidden powers of a well-groomed mustache on this week's CultCast!----------------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor----------------------------------Thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show!Audible is the best place on the internet to get your audio books and entertainment, with over 100,000 titles to choose from in every imaginable genre.  Audible's spoken entertainment titles also work on any MP3 player, no iPod required.Get your free audio book now at http://audiblepodcast.com/cultcast.

Send us a text!Hey, you know what's getting bad rap these days?  Apple Maps!  Sure, it's got issues, but it's not all bee stings and bug bites, and on this episode of the 'Cast, we'll tell you exactly why some of us actually love it.Then, with the anniversary of his death on Oct. 5th, we remember the life and works of Steve Jobs; ponder how the things he touched all turned to gold; and examine the price he paid for conquering the world of tech.All that and more on this week's CultCast!----------------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor----------------------------------DigiDNA, makers of DiskAid 5, the iPhone, iPad, and iPod transfer tool for Mac and PC.Try DiskAid 5 for free at http://DigiDNA.net, and save 30% on a license at checkout with code THECULTCAST at checkout.

Send us a text!Don't adjust your volume, that really is Steve Woz you're hearing on this episode of The CultCast! And what an episode it shall be!  Hear Steve's thoughts on Apple's new maps strategy; his opinions on Apple's shiny new iPhone 5; and of course, EarPods!Plus, Woz's tells us why a post-Jobs Apple is stronger than ever, but why us fans need us fans to keep the pressure on.Hit play and let the WozCast begin!

Send us a text!It's been a full 24 hours since we got our strong man hands on the all-new iPhone 5, and we're now ready to report the stuff we like, the stuff we don't, and why when it comes to devices, bigger is ALWAYS better.Think you can handle a full fives inches of Apple iPhone?  Hit that play button and find out!

Send us a text!McLovin' some of that iOS 6 action?  Us too, and on this week's CultCast, we'll tell you which new and hidden features are our favorites.Then, back by popular demend, we answer your excellent Facebook questions, dear listeners.  And don't miss Faves 'N Raves, the game where we pitch our favorite tech and apps then note on which one's best!----------------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor----------------------------------DigiDNA, makers of DiskAid 5, the iPhone, iPad, and iPod transfer tool for Mac and PC.Try DiskAid 5 for free at http://DigiDNA.net, and save 30% on a license at checkout with code THECULTCAST at checkout.

Send us a text!It's our Apple iPhone 5 media event extravaganza! In this special episode, we'll tell you everything we know about Apple's new iPhone and iPod, and which new features are our favorites.Plus, the feature we've all been waiting for is here:  the iPod touch Loop!  We ponder how we ever lived life without it….Hit that play button!----------------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor----------------------------------Might Tees, the best place on the internet to buy your Apple and Jobsian-inspired graphic tees.  Might Tees designs, prints, and sews all their tees right here in the beautiful USA, but ships all over the world.Check them out at http://www.mighttees.com, and save 15% off any order with the code CultCast15 at checkout.

Send us a text!The iPhone 5 is nigh!  And on this episode of the CultCast, we'll tell you everything we know about it, ponder what Apple will actually be naming it, and how to hang on to that unlimited data plan your carrier wants to move you out of.Plus, looks like there's a new HD tablet in town, and this one is looking pretty dern good, partner. We'll tell you why Amazon's new Kindle Fire HD could actually be the first non-Apple you might just want to buy.Hit the play button and let's get this party rollin'!----------------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor----------------------------------DigiDNA, makers of DiskAid 5, the iPhone, iPad, and iPod transfer tool for Mac and PC.Try DiskAid 5 for free at http://DigiDNA.net, and save 30% on a license at checkout with code THECULTCAST at checkout.

Send us a text!It's a battle royal!  Don't miss our Apple Vs. Samsung trial breakdown where Cult of Mac reporter Jose Fermoso tells us what it was like to be in the tension-filled courtroom,  what the verdict means for consumers, and where Apple and Samsung go from here.Then, it's a topic you suggested, dear CultCast listeners!  We talk AppleCare, Apple's extended warranty program, and tell you when it makes sense, when it doesn't, and which gadgets you should always keep covered.All that and an exclusive report from Cnut.com, the site you should NEVER visit.--------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor--------------------------Might Tees, the best place on the internet to buy your Apple and Jobsian-inspired graphic tees.Might Tees designs, prints, and sews all their tees right here in the beautiful USA, but ships all over the world.Check them out at http://www.mighttees.com, and save 15% off any order with the code CultCast15 at checkout.

Send us a text!It's CultCast #28, and in this episode, we'll tell you why you need to be pissed that AT&T is trying to squeeze more nickels out of you to use FaceTime over 3G.Then, we ponder Apple's meteoric rise to the most valuable company in the world, and calculate just how rich you'd be if you'd bought stock at its low point in 2008. And don't miss Yay or Nay, the game where we validate or squash the week's most popular Apple rumors.All that and our thoughts on Tim Cook's first full year as Apple CEO—hit the play button already! ------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor------------------------DigiDNA, makers of DiskAid 5, the iPhone, iPad, and iPod transfer tool for Mac and PC.Try DiskAid 5 for free at http://DigiDNA.net, and save 30% on a license at checkout with code THECULTCAST at checkout.

Send us a text!Leander is back for CultCast #27, and boy is he ready to GUV it up!Join team CultCast as we discuss the recent Jobs home burglary; why the Apple TV might soon be live-streaming; more iPhone 5 rumors;  and then the big September 12th media unveiling.Also, as requested by our listeners, we dicuss which web browers are the best and which we love most.Then, Faves and Raves!  The segment where we pitch our favorite apps and tech then vote on which is best.God Save The Queen!------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor------------------------Might Tees, the best place on the internet to buy your Apple and Jobsian-inspired graphic tees.Might tees designs, prints, and sews all their tees right here in the beautiful USA, but ships all over the world.Check them out at http://www.mighttees.com, and save 15% off any order with the code CultCast15 at checkout.