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'Ghosted' is a lot of fun

'Ghosted' is a lot of fun

Ignore the critics. Apple TV+'s new spy romcom is 🔥

Leander Kahney
April 28, 2023

The critics are wrong!

According to yesterday’s poll, Cult of Mac readers overwhelmingly love Ghosted, the romcom spy thriller on Apple TV+ that’s getting murdered by critics.

The vast majority of readers voted to say they enjoyed the popcorn flick — see the results below.

“It was a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon,” wrote reader kbberg12 in a typical comment.

Our writer Ed Hardy agrees. In today’s top post, he argues why you should ignore the critics.

And don’t miss the new Apple TV+ plus adaptation of the classic children’s book, Frog and Toad, which our critic says is a “real gem.”

Also in today’s newsletter:

The iTunes Music Store turns 20 today. Steve Jobs launched the online store to help combat music piracy, saying it was easier to spend 99 cents on a song than rip it off.
In a massive win, Apple is now the biggest smartphone vendor in China, its second-biggest market.
The new OnePlus Pad looks like a great tablet. There’s just one problem.
You absolutely must be using hot corners on your Mac. If not, see our latest Pro Tip.
Is this really the perfect pair of monitors?
— Leander Kahney, EIC.

Ignore the critics -- ‘Ghosted’ is a lot of fun

"Ghosted," the first unadulterated action movie on Apple TV+, stars Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. It does not deserve the critics' insults.

Android tanks as iPhone shipments rise, especially in China

iPhone shipments increased modestly in the first three months of 2023. That's in stark contrast to Android-makers.

‘Drops of God’ turns wine into fascinating television [Apple TV+ recap]

New Apple TV+ series “Drops of God,” about a contest of senses to win the fortune of the world’s most famous eccentric wine connoisseur, hits a roadblock this week.

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Match any color with this tool loved by designers, now only $70

Whether you want to capture the color of a flower or match the paint on your living room wall, the Nix Mini 2 color sensor will do the job.

If price is no object, this could be your next portable speaker

Esteemed Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen unveils its new portable Beosound A5 speaker, starting boldly at $1,049.

Gorgeous OnePlus Pad reflects fatal flaw of Android tablets

At first glance, the new OnePlus Pad looks like solid competition for iPad, with a beautiful 11.6-inch screen and a $479 price tag. Nope.

Pro Tip: Hot corners make it easy to mouse around your Mac

If you use your Mac with a standard two-button PC mouse instead of Apple’s Magic Trackpad or Magic Mouse, hot corners can replace the multitouch gestures that you miss out on.

‘Frog and Toad’ faithfully adapts the classic book series [Apple TV+ review]

The new animated show is a real gem — a welcome addition to the Apple TV+ lineup for kids, and an honorable adaptation of a classic.

Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display pushed to 2025

The wait continues for the long-rumored screen technology to reach Apple’s smartwatch.

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Last chance for huge Windows and Office deals in CdkeySales April Sale (up to 90% off, low as $13)

You can find big deals on Microsoft Windows, Office and more at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. Use promo code CULT.

Get 30% off MagSafe Power Bank and 4-in-1 MagPower stand

SwitchEasy's Portal power bank pops right out of the sleek stand for mobile use with iPhone. It and the 4-in-1 MagPower stand are 30% off.

Today in Apple history: iTunes Music Store opens its doors

On April 28, 2003, Apple opened the iTunes Music Store, revolutionizing the music industry and digital distribution of content.

Could this be the perfect pair of displays? [Setups]

Today's setup replaced ultra-wide and 4K monitors with a Studio Display and an LG DualUp. They seem well-suited to certain types of workers.

Tweetz o’ the day

You think we’ll ever see circular Apple Watches? Is that something you even want?
— Tausif Hussain (@hussaintausif)
5:34 PM • Apr 27, 2023

iPhone Dynamic Island, but with ads built in #CursedDesign 😬
— Apple Intro (@AppleIntro)
8:22 PM • Apr 27, 2023

One more thing ...

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I think death is the most wonderful invention of life. It purges the system of these old models that are obsolete. I think that's one of Apple's challenges, really. When two young people walk in with the next thing, are we going to embrace it and say this is fantastic? Are we going to be willing to drop our models, or are we going to explain it away? I think we'll do better, because we're completely aware of it and we make it a priority.

— Steve Jobs, 1985.