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Send us a text!Rumor has that Apple might soon get a golden member… of the iPhone family.  But on this week's CultCast, we'll ask the important question: would anyone want a gold iPhone?!  We'll ponder the color choice and rumors of a big bump in 5S storage space.Plus, Kyle Wiens from iFixit.com joins us to discuss why Apple is purposely building devices only a Genius can fix.  Surely it's not just an Apple money grab… right?

Send us a text!This week on CultCast: Jobs!  We've seen it, and now the question is—should you?  We'll discuss the much-hyped movie (100% spoiler free), Kutcher's performance and love for the man, plus examine if the real Jobs fits the fictional.Then, an all new Yay & Nay: September 10th edition.  We'll yes and no our way through the rumors and what we expect at the all but confirmed Apple iPhone event.Thanks to Shutterstock.com for making this episode possible.  Whether it’s for your website, advertisement, multi-media presentation, or other type of film project, with over 700,000 high quality video clips, Shutterstock helps you take your creative projects to the next level.  For 30% off your new account order, go to Shutterstock.com and use offer code CULTCAST8.

Send us a text!Never heard of the British Oreo? You will on this week's CultCast! Of course we'll also cover the week's best Apple stories, including what's new in iOS 7 beta 5; our own Leander Kahney's new book about Jony Ive; the strange new buzz around the upcoming Jobs movie; plus we pitch our favorite tech and apps in a little segment we call Faves 'N Raves.Thanks to Shutterstock.com for making this episode possible.  Whether it’s for your website, advertisement, multi-media presentation, or other type of film project, with over 700,000 high quality video clips, Shutterstock helps you take your creative projects to the next level.  For 30% off your new account order, go to Shutterstock.com and use offer code CULTCAST8.

Send us a text!Hold onto your butts, because on this ep., we're joined by Adam Christianson from the super popular MacCast podcast to discuss: why the low-cost iPhone 5C is a unicorn you might soon see… we'll cover the recent rumors; also, Apple just seeded iOS 7 beta  to devs, we'll cover what's new; plus, the hidden strings in iOS 7 beta 4 that are confirming a home button fingerprint sensor is coming to future iPhones;  plus plus so much more!Thanks to Squarespace for making this episode possible.  Treat yourself to a brand new website with the help of Squarespace-a drag-and-drop, do-it-yourself site builder with EVERYTHING you need to create exceptional websites!Head to http://Squarespace.com/cultcast to start a free trial. Use the offer code “cultcast8” when you decide to purchase, and you’ll receive a 10% discount off your order!

Send us a text!This week on the 'ol Cast: why Google's new Chromecast is great for *Apple* fans; why the 5S could be the biggest S-upgrade ever; why Apple's earnings make a low-cost iPhone look likely; how to best connect your iDevice to your car stereo; the Dev Center gets hacked; and then, Tim Cook sings Barbie Girl!Thanks to BitCasa.com for sponsoring this week's episode!  BitCasa is your infinite storage in the cloud.  Upload anything from your iOS devices or Mac, and have those photos, videos—anything—available to you from any of your computing devices.  BitCasa makes sharing with others a cinch, too.  Sign up for a free account and get 10GBs of free space, and save 20% off infinite space with code "CultCast20" at check out.  Check it! www.bitcasa.com

Send us a text!This week on CultCast: Logic Pro gets X rated and a bunch of great features; Google Maps finally comes to iPad; Apple on the hunt for iWatch engineers; more iPad Mini retina rumors; Apple slangin' TV deals with studios to kill commercials; we dish great computing tidbits on Tips Ahoooy!; and we wrap with Under Review, another new segment where we talk about the apps and hardware we're currently testing.

Send us a text!This time on CultCast: tons of apps go free for Apple's 5th Appaversary; an updated retina Macbook Pro is close at hand; iPad Mini COULD go retina; our favorite new iOS 7 beta 3 features; researchers know where you'll take your iPhone next; Alex E Heath gets caught slippin; mini Kahney gets a birthday surprise; and guests hosts GWAR stop by!That last part's a lie. Hit play ballmdogs!

Send us a text!This time on CultCast: the Guv is back; Apple trademarks iWatch; back to school sale is back; Mac upgrades that are worth the money;  PRISM takes Alex; happy 4th; and so maaach more!Thanks to Squarespace for making this episode possible.  Treat yourself to a brand new website with the help of Squarespace-a drag-and-drop, do-it-yourself site builder with EVERYTHING you need to create exceptional websites!Head to http://Squarespace.com/cultcast to start a free trial. Use the offer code “cultcast7” when you decide to purchase, and you’ll receive a 10% discount off your order!

Send us a text!This time on The CultCast: Why iPhone 5S may have two flashes; the iOS game controller could change everything; new Thunderbolt displays on the way;  guy who sold the iPhone 4 prototype recounts the tale on reddit;  iOS 7 gets shinier in beta 2; and Tim Cook gets a back massage with Erfon after brunch.All that an more on our newest CultCast!Thanks to Shutterstock.com for making this episode possible.  Whether it’s for your website, advertisement, multi-media presentation, or other type of film project, with over 700,000 high quality video clips, Shutterstock helps you take your creative projects to the next level.  For 30% off your new account, go to Shutterstock.com and use offer code CULTCAST6.

Send us a text!This time on The CultCast: Siri gets Bing'd;  Apple TV gets better; Apple's new routers gain our affection; Anchorman 2 gets classier; we answer your Facebook questions; an all new Faves N Raves; and… WHEW!  Just press play already.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!You know we couldn't possibly cover all of WWDC in just one special episode, so we're back with even more, this time joined by Wired writer Christina Bonnington who attended the keynote, to discuss our favorite features of iOS 7 and why it's still "a work in progress"; iOS game controllers; and the unusual tale of how those new iOS icons were actually created.All that and OS X Blowfish!Thanks to Shutterstock.com for making this episode possible.  Whether it’s for your website, advertisement, multi-media presentation, or other type of film project, with over 700,000 high quality video clips, Shutterstock helps you take your creative projects to the next level.  For 30% off your new account, go to Shutterstock.com and use offer code CULTCAST6.

Send us a text!This time 'round on CultCast: iOS 7 debuts to a standing ovation, but some aren't in love;  OS X 10.9 Mavericks will have you rewatching Top Gun, we'll highlight the new features; new MacBook Airs get insanely long battery life and more power; and Apple resurrects the rumored Mac Pro to uproarious applause—it's our complete WWDC coverage on this very special episode of the CultCast.  Join us as we review all the great stuff Apple announced on this glorious day.

Send us a text!Apple's Worldwide Developers conference is RIGHT around the corner, dear brethren, and on this episode, we'll ponder the rumors surrounding the big event, like whispers of new MacBooks with dramatically extended battery life and even more power; Airs with retina displays, and why that's now very possible; updates to the long-neglected Mac Pro; Intel's powerful yet power-sipping Haswell chips;  and soooo much more!Join us and former Gizmodo-chief-come New York Wired Editor Joe Brown for an extra long CultCast all about our WWDC expectations, hopes, and dream.Namaste.Thanks to Squarespace for making this episode possible.  Treat yourself to a brand new website with the help of Squarespace-a drag-and-drop, do-it-yourself site builder with EVERYTHING you need to create exceptional websites!Head to http://Squarespace.com to start a free trial. Use the offer code “cultcast4” when you decide to purchase, and you’ll receive a 10% discount off your order!

Send us a text!When can we expect Apple's next big thing?  Is an Apple Television coming this year?  Is wearable tech a place Apple is heading?  Will a larger-screen iPhone ever make it out of Cupertino? This week on CultCast: Tim Cook gets grilled at D11, the big Tech Conference that once had both Bill Gates and Steve Jobs on the same stage together—and we'll examine what he said and what he didn't.  Plus an all-new Faves 'N Raves, the segment where we pitch we pitch our favorite tech and apps then vote on which one's best!All that and more on this week's CultCast!

Send us a text!This week on CultCast: Apple Chief Tim Cook brings his Southern charm to Washington, hints at an iHologram; we make sense of the Apple tax debaucle; and Xbox One vs. Apple TV, should Apple be worried?All that and more on this week's CultCast!Thanks to Disk 6 for supporting this week's show!DiskAid 6 is the best way to transfer videos, documents, and other information on and off your iDevices with ease.  Download your voicemails, call logs, photos, videos, or anything else right to your computer—all via WiFi, all without long iTunes syncing—with the new DiskAid 6. Download DiskAid 6 today and use its basic features for free at http://www.digidna.net/products/diskaid, or save 30% a license with code "TheCultCast" at checkout.

Send us a text!Google Maps get better, smarter, and faster; Hangouts is a new app with innovative chat features; Google Music is too late to party; Erfon eats H'orderves on a space jet with Tim Cook and Richard Branson; and Leander dons his powdered judge wig to rule over an all new Faves 'N Raves.All that and more on this week's CultCast!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!This week in the Creative CultCast Cloud: Adobe goes rental; Nintendo comes to iPhone; 5S begins production; Steve Jobs dolls find new homes; Alex gets probed; Leander loves dinner; and Buster gets hit on by a goat.  Baaaah!Thanks to DigiDNA.net, makers of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible! DiskAid 6 is the best way to transfer videos, documents, and other information on and off your iDevices with ease.  Download your voicemails, call logs, photos, videos, or anything else right to your computer—all via WiFi, all without long iTunes syncing—with the new DiskAid 6. Download DiskAid 6 today and use its basic features for free at http://www.digidna.net/products/diskaid, or save 30% a license with code "TheCultCast" at checkout.

Send us a text!Slip on your Nikes and grab your Kool-Aid, it's time for another Cast of the Cult!  This time around, iOS 7 takes over your car; 5S gets better at selfies; Jony Ive is under pressure; Tim Cook really doubles down on secrecy, ya'll; and we pitch our favorite tech and apps on an all new Fave's 'N Raves.Thanks to Squarespace for making this episode possible.   Treat yourself to a brand new website with the help of Squarespace-a drag-and-drop, do-it-yourself site builder with EVERYTHING you need to create exceptional websites! Head to http://Squarespace.com/cultcast to start a free trial. Use the offer code CultCast5 when you decide to purchase, and you’ll receive a 10% discount off your order!

Send us a text!This time around on CultCast: why we need $150,000 for coffee with Tim Cook; Tim talks iPhone with a 5-inch screen; and with iPad taking over, could Apple eventually stop selling Macs?Plus, we're finally getting a new Xbox console; the next iOS and OS X at WWDC, and the current Apple hardware drought needs to end!Thanks to DigiDNA.net, makers of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible!DiskAid 6 is the best way to transfer videos, documents, and other information on and off your iDevices with ease.  Download your voicemails, call logs, photos, videos, or anything else right to your computer—all via WiFi, all without long iTunes syncing—with the new DiskAid 6.Download it today and use its basic features for free at http://www.digidna.net/products/diskaid, or save 30% a license with code "TheCultCast" at checkout.

Send us a text!iPhone 5S' new camera; why megapixels don't matter; Facebook Home coming to iOS?; reviews prove why teens really love Snapchat;  and we review the iSteve mocumentary—all that and more on this episode of The CultCast!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