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iPad is a great educational tool, no matter the age of the student. But some children are too young for a keyboard. That’s where the Logitech Crayon comes in. It’s a digital pencil designed for students to write and draw on the 9.7-inch iPad released this spring. We put this educational accessory to the test.  […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) Source: cultofmac

Millions watched Scotty Allen build an iPhone from parts mined from Chinese electronics markets. While he loves the wild enthusiasm his iPhone-hacking videos spark, he says his Strange Parts series is really a “travel show for geeks.” You’ll find his inspiring story and much more in this week’s issue of our magazine. It’s free and […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) Source: cultofmac

October 20, 2009: Apple goes big with its iMac redesign, introducing the first 27-inch all-in-one Mac. The aluminum unibody design looks so good that the iMac will remain virtually unchanged for years. While we’re used to it today, the 2009 iMac’s 27-inch display and 16:9 aspect ratio seemed opulent at the time. It even struck […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) Source: cultofmac

A laptop stand is probably one of the few laptop accessories with the highest ROI. Ergonomically speaking, a laptop helps users alleviate neck and back pain from having to hunch over while laptop usage. In addition, users are more productive since the laptop sits at a similar height to a secondary display monitor. Rain Design’s […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) Source: cultofmac

Verizon Wireless has removed the SIM lock from the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Some users had noticed the phone was locked before being activated on the network, something Verizon began doing earlier this year to deter theft. "At launch, there was an update related to an automatic overnight unlock on Pixel 3s, which also showed up on phones sold in Best Buy stores," explained Verizon to Droid-Life via…

The Galaxy A6 from Samsung finds a good spot in the middle of Sprint's lineup. This affordable Android phone features a metal chassis, a pair of capable 16-megapixel cameras, and Samsung's Infinity Display. It looks and acts like a flagship at half the cost. Here is Phone Scoop's in-depth review. Source: phonescoop

Google is prepared to charge its hardware partners a steep price for access to Google Apps. The company is prepared to tack on a fee ranging between $2.50 and $40 for each device, reports Reuters, with the average hovering around $20. Device size, screen resolution, and the country in which the device is sold are determining factors. Google says it is doing this to make up for revenue it will…

GarageBand Jam Sessions let you connect up to four iPhones, wirelessly, and jam. It’s a lot of fun. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) Source: cultofmac

Jony Ive says he is “truly proud” of Apple Watch, which he describes as a powerful computer filled with sophisticated sensors that we strap to our wrists. And we can expect Apple to continuing delivering products that are just as special in the future. Apple Park is a game-changer for designers that will allow better […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) Source: cultofmac

Apple CEO Tim Cook is fighting back against a story from Bloomberg that claimed Chinese hackers put spy chips in Apple and Amazon’s servers. In a recent interview, Cook went on the record for the first time to deny the allegations. Cook also called on Bloomberg to retract its story saying it is absolutely false. […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens) Source: cultofmac