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The CultCast covers each week?s best Apple stories, news, and accessories for your iDevices and Mac?but more importantly?we do it with pizzaz. Why listen to another dreary tech program? Tune in to the CultCast each week for a healthy dose of Apple, jokes gone sour, and plenty of tangents.

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Hottest Apple tech of 2025 + New iPhone 18 intel! (CultCast #680)

The next big leap for iPhone cameras, the coolest Apple products coming in 2025, how to get free Apple TV+ ? and our last picks for the best of 2024!

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This week?s stories:

2026 iPhone 18 Pro may feature a game-changing variable aperture camera

Apple could adopt a variable aperture system for the iPhone 18 Pro?s main camera that would enable the device to adjust the aperture size and light intake depending on surroundings.

Apple TV+ kicks off 2025 with free streaming weekend

Apple TV+ will open its doors to all for an unprecedented free streaming weekend, January 3-5, 2025. That gives everyone unlimited access to its entire catalog of original content.

Apple in 2025: 5 things that could wow us

Apple will launch several products in 2025, but these are the 5 things from the company that could wow us.

MacRumors: Redesigned Magic Mouse With Touch and Voice Controls Reportedly Coming in 2026

A completely redesigned version of the Magic Mouse featuring touch and voice controls is coming in 2026, a Korean leaker claims.

Best of 2024:

The Leftovers Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Waterfield X-Air Duffel old.dgriffinjones.com Grok Diablo IV Starfield DJI Osmo Pocket 3
2025-01-04
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The best and worst gadgets, shows, movies and stuff of 2024! (CultCast #679)

It's our final show of the year, and we're ready to argue which stuff ruled and ruined 2024.

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2024 Picks:

Griffin: FurZapper Erfon: Fujifilm X100VI Lewis: Fallout Griffin: Romeo?s Pizza buy-one-get-one deal every Tuesday (when ordering online with coupon code BOGO) Erfon: What We Do In The Shadows ? specifically, Matthew Berry Lewis: Anker 733 Power Bank Griffin: Trying to buy a house Erfon: Deciding between 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro Erfon: Rick and Morty Lewis: Apple Intelligence
2024-12-28
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First look at iPhone 17 Pro + the best and worst of 2024! (CultCast #678)

This week, we?re looking at the RADICAL new design of the iPhone 17 Pro! Love it or hate it? Also, when to expect the first folding iPhone, Apple?s bad AI summaries ruin headlines, and more picks for the best (and worst) of 2024!

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This week?s stories:

iPhone 17 Pro Max renders give early glimpse of next Apple flagship

With purported details of the iPhone 17 Pro Max appearing online many months before the device?s launch, a Russian YouTube channel prepared renders that reveal what Apple?s next top-tier handset could look like.

First folding iPhone could arrive by 2026

Hoping to boost sales, Apple could launch its first folding iPhone as soon as 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Apple faces pressure to drop AI news summaries after false headline

International journalism organization Reporters Without Borders is calling for Apple to remove its new artificial intelligence-powered news notifications, following a complaint from the BBC over a bogus news summary.

Best and Worst of 2024:

Erfon: Camera Control Lewis: AirPods Pro 2 Griffin: HEETA Scalp Massager Erfon: AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
2024-12-20
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The Accidental Cooking Podcast (CCOT #18)

The BIG changes coming to MacBooks and iPads? in 2026 (CultCast #677)

This week, the 5G OLED MacBooks and iPads of our dreams are on the way? in 2026. Also, the next big leap for Apple Watch Ultra, new features in iOS 18.2, and our first picks for BEST OF 2024!

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This week?s stories:

Expect 2026 to be a huge year for OLED MacBook and iPad

Apple reportedly intends to introduce MacBooks and an iPad mini with an OLED screen in 2026 as the switch away from LED continues.

MacBooks with 5G cellular might actually happen

A 5G MacBook might finally be on the horizon thanks to Apple's plans to introduce its own cellular modem in 2025.

Everything new in iOS 18.2

iOS 18.2 drops a huge number of new features onto the iPhone. Even if you?re not interested in Apple Intelligence, there?s a lot to unpack in this update. YouTube video

Apple Watch Ultra 3 might offer texting via satellite

Apple Watch Ultra 3 reportedly will let travelers send texts via a satellite connection when cellular communication isn?t available.

Best of 2024:

Lewis: Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds Erfon: Weber 28-inch griddle with hard cover Griffin: Apple Vision Pro with Annapro B1 case , Annapro A2 head strap and Mokibo Fusion keyboard
2024-12-13
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FIXED! - VS - Movie Edition! (CCOT#17)

We pit movie against movie and argue which one's best while compiling out top 100 list.

2024-12-09
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The return of upgradable storage and the Touch Bar!? (CultCast #676)

This week we?re talking about what?s in store for the next iPad Pro, when to expect the HomePod with a screen, the RETURN of upgradable Mac storage? and the Touch Bar? Also, an all-new Under Review!

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This week?s stories:

Apple?s next iPad Pro upgrade to arrive in second half of 2025

The next big iPad Pro refresh will arrive in the second half of 2025 at the earliest, according to a new report. The upgraded M5 iPad Pro reportedly will be the first product to use the next-gen Apple silicon chip.

HomePod with a large display is still on the way

The HomePod with a built-in 6- to 7-inch display that?s been the subject of previous rumors will launch after Apple?s developer conference in June, according to a report on Wednesday from a reliable source.

Upgrading your Mac Studio storage becomes possible

The French company Polysoft reverse engineered Apple?s proprietary NVMe SSDs for the Mac Studio and put them on the market at prices well below Apple?s.

Apple?s Touch Bar resurrected as Flexbar, a standalone USB-C OLED strip

Flexbar, developed by Hong Kong startup Eniac Technology, reimagines the controversial MacBook Pro feature as a standalone accessory that promises to deliver on the Touch Bar?s original potential.

Under Review: Carpod Go T3

The Carpod Go T3 is a convenient way to add a wireless CarPlay tablet to your car ? with a responsive 8.9-inch 700 nit display.
2024-12-06
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Apple to FINALLY fix Siri + Radical change coming to iPhone 17 (CultCast #675)

This week, the real REAL good Siri could be? 18 months away? Also, we?re talking about the radical new look for the iPhone 17 lineup and an exciting new Under Review!

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Deals:

AirPods Pro 2 for $153.99 Disney+ and Hulu with ads for $2.99/mo for the first year

iOS 19 could debut a more conversational LLM Siri

Apple plans to further improve Siri with iOS 19 in 2025 by using advanced next-generation large language models (LLMs).

Apple reportedly delays key iOS 19 features until spring 2026

Mark Gurman's sources say ?a larger-than-usual number of features? of iOS 19 will be delayed from its initial launch in September 2025 to iOS 19.4?s release in spring 2026.

iPhone 17 Air?s slim design could prioritize thinness over features

Apple?s upcoming iPhone 17 Air could be even thinner than initially rumored.

Apple?s 2025 iPhone 17 Pro could feature major design changes

Apple plans to make ?significant design changes? with the iPhone 17 Pro series next year, according to The Information.

Apple unlikely to launch AirPods Max 2 anytime soon

Apple is not planning any major upgrades to AirPods Max anytime soon. The company plans to keep the headphones around in its current iteration for the ?foreseeable future.?

Under Review: Get Studio Display specs without paying Apple prices

Asus? new ProArt 5K desktop monitor costs just half of what you?ll pay for Apple?s Studio Display but offers many of the same features. YouTube video
2024-11-29
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New details on iPhone 17 Air, AirTag 2, and hands-on with Image Playground! (CultCast #674)

This week: New details on the super slim iPhone 17, what?s coming next for AirTags 2, a hidden MacBook Pro feature Apple didn?t mention ? and our hands-on with Image Playground!

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Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com ? OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com

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This week?s stories:

iPhone 17 Air could be Apple?s slimmest iPhone ever

The rumored iPhone 17 Air might measure just 6mm thick, making it the slimmest iPhone ever.

AirTag 2 reportedly launching in mid-2025 with better range

Apple?s first AirTag upgrade is another step closer to launch, with the tracking tags reportedly progressing to ?manufacturing tests.?

Surprise! M4 MacBook Pro includes quantum dot display

The latest MacBook Pro screen reportedly includes a quantum dot film. The result is a better-looking display in the new Mac notebook.

Why Apple should start selling Mac mini SSD storage upgrades

In a surprise move, the M4 Mac mini includes a removable, swappable SSD.

Hands-on with Image Playground, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT in iOS 18.2

iOS 18.2 will bring exciting new Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration. YouTube video

Bloomberg: Apple considering another run at an actual TV

If Apple?s smart display on, it will help set the stage for more home devices. It may even revisit the idea of making an Apple-branded TV set, something it?s evaluating.
2024-11-22
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Hands-on with ALL the M4 Macs (CultCast #673)

This week, it?s our hands-on reviews with ALL the M4 Macs and Magic peripherals ? the good, the bad and the ugly. Also: Apple?s weird new smart home device coming next March, and Apple?s even weirder new coffee table book?

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This week?s stories:

With the M4 iMac, you don?t have to pick between fast or fun

The desktop computer is an endangered breed, but if you have room for one in your life, the new iMac offers a beautiful design and some impressive performance. PSA: Be super-careful opening your new M4 iMac

My MacBook Pro quantum leap from M1 Pro to M4 Pro

While the M1 Pro and M4 Pro laptops could be the same exact machine judging from the outside ? same as all M-series MacBook Pro models ? the new one takes some big steps forward in performance.

Mac mini with M4 Pro is mightier and mini-er than ever

The new Mac mini with M4 Pro chip offers incredible power at an unbelievable price. And on top of all that, it?s super-tiny. What?s not to love?

Reviews for the new peripherals:

Magic Trackpad Magic Keyboard Magic Mouse

Apple?s next big thing is a wall-mounted iPad?

Apple plans to release ?a wall-mounted display that can control appliances, handle videoconferencing and use AI to navigate apps? from Bloomberg?s Mark Gurman. Nintendo Alarmo

Apple Music turns its 100 Best Albums list into $450 coffee-table book

Back when Apple Music put out its 100 Best Albums of all time list, some people expressed shock at the No. 1 pick ? 1998?s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. And now they might be shocked they?re being asked to pay a whopping $450 for a fancy-schmancy, limited-edition coffee-table book version of the whole list.
2024-11-15
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MacBook Pro reviews are in ? it?s a monster! (CultCast #672)

This week, reviews are in ? and the M4 Macbook Pro performance is absolutely mind blowing. Is it finally time to upgrade from M1? Plus: When to expect the next big MacBook redesign with OLED displays, new features in iOS 18.2, the next big step in Apple silicon? and the Under Review you?ve been waiting for!

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This week?s stories:

M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: Truly pro at every level

Apple?s latest M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro refresh brings significant improvements to its professional laptop line, with reviewers praising the upgraded base model and impressive performance gains across the board.

M4 Pro and Max benchmarks show M2 Ultra who?s boss

Early Geekbench 6 benchmark results show impressive performance improvements for the new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.

The next major MacBook design refresh arrives in 2026

Mark Gurman, in his latest Power On newsletter, says the big MacBook Pro overhaul will arrive in 2026 rather than 2025, when some people expected it.

iOS 18.2 beta 2: All the new features and changes

A couple of weeks after releasing the first iOS 18.2 beta with new Apple Intelligence features, Apple seeded the second beta to developers with several new features.

iPhone 17 could use Apple?s new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip

Apple might switch to in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips starting with next year?s iPhone 17. The company plans to fully transition to its custom Wi-Fi chips within three years after that.

Under Review: Fujifilm X100VI

2024-11-08
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M4 Macs ? nitty gritty details, and our reactions! (CultCast #671)

This week, they?re here ? ALL the M4 Macs. The iMac, the Mac mini, the MacBook Pros, the new accessories. What did we order?

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This week?s stories:

Mac mini radically redesigned with M4 and M4 Pro chip

Apple unveiled the radically redesigned Mac mini on Tuesday, with versions powered by the M4 chip and a new M4 Pro chip. Hacks and jokes ?fix? M4 Mac mini?s odd power-button placement

New M4 iMac delivers major speed boost

Apple launched an upgraded iMac with an M4 chip and support for Apple Intelligence on Monday, calling it ?the world?s best all-in-one for AI.?

M4 MacBook Pros deliver big performance and battery life gains

While the new laptops sport the same design as their predecessors, they deliver faster performance and a staggering 24 hours of battery life, the company says.

Shocker! Apple doubles RAM in M2 and M3 MacBook Air

Apple on Wednesday increased the RAM in the base model M2 and M3 MacBook Air from 8GB to 16GB. And the enhancement comes without a price increase.

New Magic Keyboard, mouse and trackpad spell end for Lightning

Apple?s new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad showed up for sale Monday. As expected, they switch from Lightning connector to USB-C.
2024-11-01
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New M4 Macs ? here they come! (CultCast #670)

This week, don?t call it an event ? but M4 Macs are coming next week! Also, the second wave of Apple Intelligence, all the Apple products coming next spring, their expensive Apple Card mistake, and is production ending on Vision Pro?

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Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com ? OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com

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This week?s stories:

Apple October Mac event is on? sort of

Apple let the world know on Thursday that its much-anticipated October event isn?t going to be a traditional one. Instead, it?ll be a week of announcements of new products via press releases.

Apple plans early-2025 M4 MacBook Air refresh, delays next Mac Studio

While some M4 Macs may arrive in the next week, Apple also gears up for a bigger expansion of its M4 chip rollout, including the M4 MacBook Air coming in early 2025.

iOS 18.2 beta 1: All the new features and changes

Ahead of iOS 18.1?s public release, Apple released the first iOS 18.2 beta to developers. The second major point release of iOS 18 packs several changes, including new Apple Intelligence features.

Apple and Goldman Sachs hit with $90 million in fines for Apple Card mistakes

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) imposed nearly $90 million in combined penalties on Apple and Goldman Sachs, the agency said Wednesday.

Apple could soon end production of Vision Pro headset

Apple reportedly might end production of the Vision Pro by the end of the year. That doesn?t mean the mixed-reality headset is about to be discontinued, however.
2024-10-25
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New iPad mini is here ? but where are the Macs? (CultCast #669)

This week, a new iPad mini drops ? what does this mean for the Macs on the way? Also, details on all the weird Vision products Apple?s working on?

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This week?s stories:

New iPad mini 7 gains the brains for Apple Intelligence

The iPad mini 7, the first new version released in three years, offers support for the AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence. Plus, the tablet comes with a significant jump in storage capacity and supports the new Apple Pencil Pro.

Why we might not get an Apple October Mac and iPad event

Mac notebooks and desktops with the M4 processor are still expected to premiere soon. Just maybe more quietly.

Apple?s cheaper Vision headset might remain out of budget for most

For wider adoption, Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper Vision headset. In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg?s Mark Gurman reveals that the low-end Vision headset ?cost about $2,000 and probably use an inferior processor and cheaper materials.?

Apple preps smart glasses and AirPods with cameras for 2027

Apple reportedly wants to repurpose some of the technology that went into its Vision Pro headset for simpler products. That includes a pair of smart glasses plus AirPods with IR cameras.

USA Facts

Steve Ballmer and Jon Stewart interview

Apple Has a New Smart Home Strategy: Screens Everywhere

Apple is finally preparing to compete for the smart home market after falling behind Amazon and Google.
2024-10-18
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SECRETS... (CCOT #16)

Erfon reveals three secrets, LEWIS reveals NONE.

2024-10-17
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Leaked! ? Here is the M4 MacBook Pro (CultCast #668)

This week, new Macs and iPads are coming soon ? but the MacBook Pro is already here! It?s the biggest leak since the iPhone 4. Also, Apple silicon modems are back on the table, our hands-on with Apple Intelligence and the scoop on Apple?s new update strategy!

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This week?s stories:

Apple Core

Graham Bower and Charlie Sorrel explore the story behind a different Apple product in each episode.

Apple?s next-gen M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 are almost here

Apple?s next-gen M4 Macs will reportedly arrive November 1, rather than in October as is generally expected.

M4 MacBook Pro allegedly unboxed weeks before release

An alleged unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro went live on YouTube over the weekend. The early hands-on, if real, shows that Apple?s next MacBook will pack impressive performance improvements over the M3 version.

iPhone SE 4?s in-house Apple 5G modem could deliver major power savings

The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will reportedly sport a new design that will see Apple ditch the physical Home button. It will also stand out for being the first product in Apple?s portfolio to use its in-house 5G modem.

Hands-on with the first 10 Apple Intelligence features

Apple Intelligence makes its debut with 10 new features ? some of it is fantastic, some of it is kind of pointless. YouTube video

Bloomberg: Apple Slowly Moves Away From Its Annual Product Release Strategy

Apple has clearly realized that there?s an issue. Pursuing a big fall launch for most of its new hardware and software offerings has become too much of a toll ? and the company is ever-so-slightly inching away from that path.
2024-10-11
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M4 Macs, new iPads, iPhone SE are all coming ? even Vision Pro 2! (CultCast #667)

This week, EVERYTHING that?s coming next ? new Macs and iPads, the iPhone SE, Vision Pro 2 and a brand-new smart display with Apple Intelligence. Finally, we?ll wrap it up with Erfon?s week-long review of AirPods 4!

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This week?s stories:

What Macs and iPads to expect at Apple?s rumored October event

Rumors say an Apple event should bring new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with the M4 chip, with a new iPad mini and budget iPad also on the agenda.

iPhone SE 4 with Apple Intelligence on course for early 2025

iPhone SE 4 should debut early next year with some major upgrades.

iPad Air could be in for a quick performance upgrade

The revamped iPad Air debuted in May, but there?s already word that a replacement is on Apple?s drawing board.

Next-gen Vision Pro with M5 chip will support Apple Intelligence

Ming-Chi Kuo detailed some planned improvements from Apple for the next-gen Vision Pro.

Apple smart display with Apple Intelligence coming in 2025

Apple might launch a new smart display running a new operating system called homeOS early next year. The device could feature FaceTime integration and act as a smart home controller.
2024-10-04
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Our one week reviews of iPhone 16 Pro & Apple Watch 10! (CultCast #666)

This week ? our hands-on, week-one reviews of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 2?s new color + the Milanese loop controversy?

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This week?s stories:

Why you should choose iPhone 16 or 16 Plus over iPhone 16 Pro

I?d like to save you between $200 and $400. It?s easy: Don?t assume you must buy an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max to get an excellent handset. The more-affordable iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are both brilliant.

iPhone 16 Pro: Not much new, but everything is better

The iPhone 16 Pro is a much-refined iPhone. All the features that make the it pro have been improved.

iPhone 16 Pro users face intermittent touchscreen problems

Some users report that their iPhone 16 Pros don?t properly detect all their touches and swipes, leading to a frustrating experience.

Don?t panic: Mysterious iOS 18 update for iPhone 16 is nothing to worry about

Don?t be alarmed if your brand-new iPhone 16 prompts you to update to iOS 18 even though your phone is already running iOS 18. And also don?t freak out when you see a fear-inducing ?Welcome to iPhone? screen after you update.

Apple Watch 10: The best gets gloriously better

Larger, thinner, lighter and more lushly curvaceous than predecessors, the 10th anniversary Apple Watch is, technically, a redesign.

AirPods 4 review roundup: ANC really works without ear tips

The first reviews of Apple AirPods 4 are in to answer the question, how well does active noise cancellation work without foam ear tips? The consensus: pretty well.
2024-09-27
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Our iPhone 16 Pro hands-on first impressions LIVE! (CultCast #665)

This week, it?s our live unboxing, hands-on and first impressions of the iPhone 16 Pro! Also, review roundups of AirPods and Apple Watch, and leaked details on the Apple Watch SE and MacBook Pro we didn?t get.

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Video: Unboxing the iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro cases

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AirPods 4 review roundup: ANC really works without ear tips

The first reviews of Apple AirPods 4 are in to answer the question, how well does active noise cancellation work without foam ear tips? The consensus: pretty well.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black is what ?Batman would buy?

Rather than Apple Watch Ultra 3, we got the Ultra 2 in a ?satin black? titanium finish. This might be more disappointing if early reviewers weren?t raving about the new color.

Apple Watch SE 3 now expected in 2025

After two years, one might think a new Apple Watch SE is imminent but the Apple Watch Series 10 announcement on September 9 came and went with no mention of a cheaper little brother.

OLED MacBook still at least 2 years away

Apple?s switch from LCD to OLED in its MacBook line isn?t moving quickly. A pair of respected industry analysts agree that it won?t happen before 2026.
2024-09-22
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What we like (and don?t!) about the new iPhone 16, AirPods, and Apple Watches (CultCast #664)

This week, what we like (and don?t!) about the new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max and Apple Watch Series 10. AND ? who won the event prediction game!

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This week?s stories:

iPhone 16 brings refined design, snazzy new colors and A18 chip

The new iPhones feature an iPhone X-like rear camera design and upgraded internals for Apple Intelligence support.

Bigger iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max beef up cameras and AI processing power

The new iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max handsets boast size increases, thinner bezels for larger screens, a leap in battery life and new features, including impressive camera and audio upgrades. Tweet showing Desert Titanium in a darker hue

Apple Watch Series 10 gets major upgrade, catches up with Ultra

The all-new Apple Watch Series 10 is the slimmest Apple Watch yet. With a bigger screen, longer battery life, improved water resistance, and an optional titanium finish upgrade, it?s now a serious alternative to Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in black titanium, plus new Hermès model

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in a new black titanium finish ? apparently the only change.

Apple refreshes AirPods with two new fourth-generation models

New fourth-generation AirPods are the latest models of Apple?s popular wireless earbuds.

Apple changes up AirPods Max colors, swaps in USB-C

The minor updates include new colors for Apple?s premium over-ear headphones, tweaks to their active noise cancellation feature and the removal of the Lightning port in favor of USB-C.

Extra Ordinary: ?It?s Glowtime? Predictions Results

Congratulations to listeners Lane Gandy, TuckerJJ and Shane Lother. Harry Potter and the Stone An Open Letter To Steve Jobs ? Fix Apple TV
2024-09-13
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Our ?Glowtime? Apple event predictions! (CultCast #663)

This week, is it gold or bronze? The latest iPhone rumors have us worried? also, what you can expect from AirPods 4, the exciting new Mac mini, and OUR PREDICTIONS for the September event!

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This week?s stories:

Mockup reveals iPhone 16 Pro gold titanium color

A new render shows the iPhone 16 Pro in a gold titanium finish, rather than the bronze that was rumored previously.

AirPods 4 rumors: Dramatic change coming next week

Here?s what to look forward to in new AirPods variants when they?re unveiled at the ?It?s Glowtime? event on September 9.

M4 Mac mini might give up on USB-A entirely

Reports suggest the Mac mini could finally get a new design this year. The revamp will make the overall machine much smaller, about the same size as an Apple TV.

More affordable iPad Magic Keyboard is in development

iPad users can look forward to a less expensive version of Apple?s Magic Keyboard, according to information leaking out of Apple.

The CultCast ?It?s Glowtime? Predictions

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2024-09-06
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Here comes iPhone 16 and M4 Macs! (CultCast #662)

This week, it?s official ? iPhone 16 is coming! Here?s what to expect. Also, M4 Macs are on the way and might ship with double the RAM, why Apple Intelligence isn?t far behind OpenAI, and the best Apple features you probably aren?t using!

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Apple September 9 event invite promises ?It?s Glowtime?

Apple sent out invitations Monday for a press event on September 9.

MacBook Pros With M4 Pro and M4 Max Chips Reportedly Being Mass Produced This Month

Apple's supply chain is beginning mass production of next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips in August, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes.

Apple is definitely not behind in AI, research paper shows

A white paper on Apple Intelligence reveals two important facts about Apple?s homegrown LLM: it?s the safest in design and highly competitive with both Llama and GPT-4. Extra Ordinary: Notes on the Apple Intelligence White Paper Apple: Apple Intelligence Foundation Language Models

Apple Photos app?s Clean Up feature works great ? unless it doesn?t!

The new AI-powered Clean Up feature in the Apple Photos app got people raving about the magical ability to ?fix? pictures ? and posting examples of when things go horribly wrong.

iPhone 17 Pro Max might exclusively ship with a superior cooling system

Apple will seemingly continue offering enhanced specs on its Pro Max iPhone to differentiate it from other models.

Apple?s entry-level M4 Macs might ship with double the RAM

Reportedly, the company is testing multiple M4 Macs with 16 or 32GB of system memory. The lack of an 8GB model indicates the company might do away with that configuration entirely.

6 mind-blowing Continuity features every Apple user should know

Nothing illustrates the power of Apple?s ecosystem like the Continuity features that help your Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch work seamlessly together. Video on YouTube
2024-08-30
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COMPLETELY OFF TOPIC! (CCOT #15)

In this episdoe we go where no CultCast has gone before.... 

2024-08-29
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GOTTEM: Here are iPhone 16?s cameras and colors (CultCast #661)

This week: The iPhone 16 event leaks ? but it?s a fake! Also, we have all the details on the iPhone 16 cameras and the curious colors it?ll come in and an all-new Under Review!

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This week?s stories:

iPhone 16 invite prankster says he?ll do it again!

Beware, Apple leakers: The hoaxer who created a fake Apple invite for the iPhone 16 event says he?ll probably try to pull off a similar prank in the future. iPhone 16 event invite leaks [Update: It?s a hoax]

Feast your eyes on iPhone 16 Pro in bronze titanium

Unconfirmed reports say the iPhone 16 Pro models will come in natural titanium, black titanium and white titanium, and there?ll supposedly be a new option: bronze titanium.

All iPhone 16 models could score new Capture button plus camera improvements

Every model in the iPhone 16 series will get a button dedicated to taking pictures, according to information leaked to AppleInsider. The same source details a range of improvements to the cameras.

Typing these 4 characters in the wrong place crashes your iPhone

Want to make your iPhone crash? It?s easy. Type four simple characters into the App Library?s search field and the iOS SpringBoard will go down like a house of cards.

Under Review: ANNAPRO Comfort Head Strap for Vision Pro

The Pressure-Reducing Comfort Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro by Annapro is an absolute must-have game-changing accessory. It makes using the headset in its default mixed-reality mode far more engaging and comfortable, as it lets you use the device without Apple?s peripheral-blinding Light Seal.
2024-08-23
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Car Intervention! And the state of today's crazy car market (CCOT #14)

What?s coming next for iPhone 16 Pro, iPad, and the return of iMac Pro!? (CultCast #660)

This week, what to expect from iPhone 16 Pro, iPad and iPad mini, the return of the 30-inch iMac, last-minute changes to iOS 18 and Apple?s fight with Patreon creators. Also, an update on Erfon?s iPhone repair!

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This week?s stories:

iPhone 16 Pro camera button will make taking pictures a snap

A button being added to the iPhone 16 Pro models is designed to act like the shutter button on fancy cameras, according to information leaking out of Apple.

MacRumors: Apple Still Developing Bigger iMac With Over 30-Inch Display

It seems Apple could still release a larger M4 iMac in 2025, alongside planned processor upgrades the MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio next year.

iOS 18 beta 6: All the new features and changes

The latest beta continues to make tweaks to the controversial design of the new Photos app. How to get Apple Intelligence features early ? and in the EU

What to expect from iPad 11 and iPad mini 7

Rumors indicate the iPad 11 is nearly here, and an iPad mini 7 is in development, too. Neither tablet has been updated in years, but that could change this fall.

Apple?s next big thing is a tabletop iPad on a robot arm?

Apple is reportedly ramping up work on a tabletop computer that?s essentially an iPad on a robot arm that can rotate and tilt the tablet to keep it facing the user.

Patreon iPhone app forced to charge Apple?s 30% App Store fee

Patreon, a service that many authors, artists, etc. use to get funding from fans, has to switch its iOS app to Apple?s in-app purchase system by November.
2024-08-16
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BIG wave of M4 Macs is incoming! (CultCast #659)

This week, a wave of M4 Macs is on the way ? including the miniest Mac mini ever! Also, the latest on iOS 18, a plastic Apple Watch, the tragic tale of Erfon?s iPhone, and an all-new Under Review!

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MacBook Pro and Mac mini?s M4 upgrade coming later this year

Apple will reportedly launch M4-powered MacBooks and iMacs later this year. But the company will wait until 2025 to refresh its entire Mac lineup with its latest M-series chip.

Here comes the incredible shrinking Mac mini

Apple is going to shrink the next Mac mini when it adds an M4 processor, according to an often-reliable source of insider information. The desktop could be the size of an Apple TV.

iOS 18 beta 5: All the new features and changes

The fifth beta of iOS 18 is here, with Apple following its two-week release cycle for beta releases. While the last few betas were light on changes, that?s not the case with iOS 18 beta 5. The iOS 18 Photos app needs some major tweaks

Get ready for ?kid-friendly? Apple Watch SE

The Apple Watch SE 3 reportedly will come in a plastic casing. Skipping the usual aluminum case will allow the wearable to come in a broad array of colors, potentially making it more appealing to younger buyers.

Samsung shakes up mobile team over ?Apple design plagiarism?

You can add Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong to the list of people who think his company?s new smartwatch and wireless earbuds are much too similar to Apple?s products.

Under Review: Zike 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand

The Zike 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Stand is a finely made desktop charger for your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods.
2024-08-09
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Leaked! New intel on iPhone 16 colors + how to get Apple Intelligence right now (CultCast #658)

This week, Apple Intelligence is out! What features are in? Also, leaked colors for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, the first Apple silicon 5G chip coming next year and the first thought-controlled Vision Pro!

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This week?s stories:

How to get Apple Intelligence features early

You can get the Apple Intelligence beta right now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Not all features are available yet, but you can try out the new Siri, writing tools, Mail features and more by requesting early access. How to stop Siri from randomly activating all the damn time

iPhone 16 could come in these 5 colors

Alleged iPhone 16 dummy units showing off the rear panel?s design and color options leaked in all their glory.

iPhone 16 Pro Max looks stealthy in leaked black titanium shade

Apple will apparently offer its upcoming Pro iPhones in at least three shades: white, black, and titanium. Unlike in the past, it appears the company will finally adopt a deep black shade for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, giving it a stealthy look.

Apple?s in-house 5G modem could finally debut on next year?s iPhones

Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will debut its 5G chip on two iPhone models in 2025. The chip will launch with the iPhone SE 4 in the spring of 2025, followed by the iPhone 17 Slim later in the year.

Brain implant lets ALS patient control Vision Pro via thoughts

In a groundbreaking development, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company called Synchron successfully demonstrated the first-ever use of Apple?s Vision Pro controlled directly by thought.

Listen to new Apple history podcast by two Cult of Mac alumni

A new Apple history podcast from two Cult of Mac contributors launched this month. In each episode of Apple Core, hosts Graham Bower and Charlie Sorrel explore the history of a different Apple product, focusing on what we can learn from Apple?s past, and what this tells us about the company?s future plans.

Speed up Haptic Touch with this hidden iPhone setting [Pro Tip]

A hidden setting in iOS 17 will speed up Haptic Touch, the fantastic feature that lets you preview links and bring up option menus on your iPhone. If you use Haptic Touch all the time like I do, changing this setting will make your iPhone feel supercharged.
2024-08-02
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Apple's super slim iPhone AND iPhone fold are on the way! (CultCast #657)

This week: three wild iPhone rumors ? a folding phone, a slim phone, a DSLR camera phone ? also, is Apple TV's streaming bubble about to burst?

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This week?s stories:

?iPhone 17 Slim? could become Apple?s new premium handset https://www.cultofmac.com/863264/iphone-17-slim-rumors-first-specifications-leaks-price/

iPhone 17 camera could get DSLR-like variable aperture https://www.cultofmac.com/863482/iphone-17-could-get-dslr-camera-like-variable-aperture/

Folding iPhone could shake up Apple?s lineup in 2026 https://www.cultofmac.com/863430/folding-iphone-release-date-design-apple-2026/

Bulked-up iPhone SE 4 could add OLED screen for first time https://www.cultofmac.com/863269/bigger-iphone-se-4-with-oled-display/

Apple tightens the purse strings on Apple TV+ https://www.cultofmac.com/863225/apple-tv-plus-budget-cuts/

2024-07-26
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WE ANSWER YOUR MOST PRESSING QUESTIONS (CCOT #13!)

New HomePod! New public betas! New iPhone 16 Pro leaks! (CultCast #656)

This week, there?s a BRAND NEW HOMEPOD ? is it too good to be true? Yes. Also, more iPhone 16 Pro leaks, public betas are out, and an all-new Under Review!

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HomePod mini goes to the dark side

Apple replaced the Space Gray color of the HomePod mini smart speaker with a new Midnight color.

How to download the iOS 18 Public Beta

Public betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11 are now out.

iOS 18?s Photos app will help recover corrupted pictures and videos

iOS 18?s redesigned Photos app will gain a Recovered album to help you restore damaged photos or videos. It will show up when the app detects corrupted media not in your photo library.

Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro to use iPhone 15 Pro Max?s 5x telephoto camera

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will seemingly use the same 5x tetraprism camera as the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple takes back title as world?s most valuable company

With a market capitalization above $3.6 trillion, Apple regained the title of world?s most valuable publicly traded company.

Under Review: OWC Thunderbay 4

The ThunderBay 4 by Otherworld Computing is the best option if you want modular, high-speed external storage.
2024-07-19
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Bad week for Apple Watch ? HUGE news for HomePod (CultCast #655)

This week, we?re talking potentially huge news for the iPhone 17, the latest changes in iOS 18, disappointing news for the Apple Watch ? but the latest evidence the HomePod with a screen is real!

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iPhone 17 may get cutting-edge 2nm chip from TSMC after all

Apple?s chip-maker TSMC will begin trial production of 2 nanometer processors next week.

Apple Watch Series 10 could lack advanced new health features

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 could sport a thinner design with a bigger display, but it sounds like new health sensors won?t arrive this year. How to customize Apple Watch widgets for easy access to your favorite apps

Code for HomePod with large touchscreen found in tvOS 18

A bit of the user interface for a rumored HomePod smart speaker with a large touchscreen reportedly turned up in the latest beta for tvOS 18. How to stop Siri from randomly activating all the damn time

iOS 18 beta 3: All the new features and changes

The third beta of iOS 18 is here, almost a month after Apple dropped the first developer build.

Catch a scary glimpse of Severance season 2, coming in January

Word of a season 2 air date arrived Wednesday, along with a spooky teaser trailer.

Under Review: Wombat Willow Pro

The Willow Wombat Pro is a low-profile backlit mechanical keyboard that packs a full set of keys in a compact layout. Griffin?s Model F keyboard
2024-07-12
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Proof our listeners are smarter than us + we answer your questions! (CCOT #12)

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2024-07-04
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Weird new AirPods features + more details on the Vision Air (CultCast #654)

This week, next-gen AirPods Pro with IR cameras that?ll do? what, exactly? We also have more details on the cheaper Vision Pro, a hidden feature in your iPad Magic Keyboard and an all-new Under Review!

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This week?s stories:

Future AirPods could use IR cameras for in-air gesture control

Apple could equip a future AirPods variant with camera modules. The earbuds may incorporate an IR camera, like the one Apple uses for iPhone?s Face ID.

Vision Pro:

Vision Pro might not get Apple Intelligence until 2025 MacRumors: Apple Likely Planning to Use Bigger, Lower Resolution Displays for Cheaper Vision Headset

Apple will get a board observer seat at OpenAI later this year

Apple Inc. will get an observer role on OpenAI?s board as part of a landmark agreement announced last month, further tightening ties between the once-unlikely partners.

How to find the iPad Magic Keyboard?s hidden backlight

Some people complain that the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad doesn?t have a backlight for the keyboard. Turns out it actually does have one, but the controls aren?t where you might expect.

Apple Watch can detect leading cause of heart attacks, doctor says

The Apple Watch can detect a leading cause of heart attacks ? an unadvertised capability that could have big implications for health monitoring ? according to a Dutch doctor.

The 8 weirdest unreleased Apple products

Apple only shows off its finished products, which makes the company?s secret prototypes and early concepts all the more fascinating. Even if you?re well-versed in Apple history, these alternate-history unreleased Apple products will intrigue and confuse.

Under Review:

Soundpeats Air4 Pro Nintendo Switch OLED Model
2024-07-04
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Cheaper Vision Pro leaks + why Europe WILL NOT get Apple Intelligence (CultCast #653)

This week, details on the cheaper Apple Vision Pro, leaked Apple Watch Series 10, more new features in iOS 18, and why Apple Intelligence isn?t coming to the European Union!

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This week?s stories:

Leaked Apple Watch Series 10 renders reveal bigger display

Alleged CAD renders of the Apple Watch Series 10 have leaked online, revealing its 2-inch display.

Apple?s cheaper Vision headset might require a tethered iPhone or Mac

The company?s engineers are struggling to reduce costs without affecting the headset?s key features.

iOS 18 beta 2: All the new features and changes

Following a two-week gap since the first iOS 18 beta release, Apple seeded the second developer beta of the OS. The new build packs many more features missing from the initial release. YouTube: How to Make a Great Custom Home Screen

MacRumors: iOS 18 to Bring These 5 New Features to AirPods Pro

iOS 18 promises to make your AirPods Pro experience better with a handful of sophisticated new capabilities that draw from machine learning improvements and AI enhancements.

Your iPhone will soon work better with third-party displays and batteries

Apple will improve support for third-party iPhone displays and batteries later this year.

Bloomberg: Apple Won?t Roll Out Apple Intelligence to EU Over Regulatory Concerns

Apple Inc. is withholding a raft of new technologies from hundreds of millions of consumers in the European Union, citing concerns posed by the bloc?s regulatory attempts to rein in Big Tech.
2024-06-28
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The Wilhelm Scream - Hollywood's secret sound effect! (CCOT #11)

Apple prepping new Vision Air, thinner Apple Watch, and more M4 Macs! (CultCast #652)

This week, rumors are swirling of a cheaper Vision Air, a thinner Apple Watch and faster M4 Macs! Also, we?ll dive deep into the iOS 18 Developer Beta so you don?t have to.

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This week?s stories:

Cheaper Apple Vision AR headset might launch next year

A cheaper version of Apple?s Vision augmented reality headset has reportedly been fast-tracked. The goal is supposedly to have the scaled-back device on the market by next year.

Apple Watch Series 10 could get larger but thinner

The Apple Watch Series 10 might adopt a thinner design with a bigger display. Reportedly, Apple will bump the chassis size from 41mm and 45mm to 45mm and 49mm.

M4 MacBook Pro could launch before 2024 ends

Apple could refresh its MacBook Pro lineup with M4 chips as soon as Q4 2024. Based on supply-chain checks, panel shipments for the 14-inch and 16-inch models will start in Q3 2024.

Hands-on with iOS 18: Impressive but incomplete

After spending a few days trying out all the new features in iOS 18, I think it really is one of the biggest updates in a long time. However, hands-on testing shows there?s a lot that needs cleaned up before September, when it?s expected to ship.

11 hidden iOS 18 features Apple did not tell you about

Here?s a roundup of all the little changes and useful features in iOS 18.

MoviePass, MovieCrash

MoviePass, MovieCrash chronicles the visionary mission of its cofounders, its impressive early success as an innovative movie ticketing model, and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed.
2024-06-21
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Apple nailed it! Our reactions to Apple Intelligence & the WWDC24 announcements (CultCast #651)

What a show ? this week, our reactions to Apple Intelligence, iOS 18 and ALL the WWDC announcements!

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Apple Intelligence:

AI-powered Siri is the new face of Apple Intelligence Image Playground and Genmoji bring AI images to iMessage and more Platforms State of the Union explains Apple Intelligence and new OS features

Major iOS 18 update packs cool iPhone customization features

?iOS 18 is a big release that delivers more ways to customize your iPhone, stay connected and relive special moments,? said Craig Federighi. Messages app gets satellite connectivity in iOS 18, plus emoji Tapbacks Customizing iPhone and iPad Home Screen just got much easier iOS 18?s Control Center gets a lot more customizable and powerful Safari surfaces web page highlights, summaries and video control AirPods Pro will let you answer calls by nodding your head Passwords app turns iCloud Keychain into a full-fledged password manager

Apple?s Calculator app finally comes to iPad

The official Apple Calculator application is headed for iPad. It?s a feature missing from the tablet since its launch in 2010 but iPadOS 18 will include one.

macOS Sequoia brings iPhone and Mac closer than ever

iPhone mirroring enables you to wirelessly mirror your iPhone?s display on your Mac with just a tap.

visionOS 2 brings Spatial Photos, bigger Mac Virtual Display and other niceties

visionOS 2, the first major update to the Vision platform, will bring Spatial Photos, a rearrangeable Home View, a bigger Mac Virtual Display, new gestures and other nice quality-of-life improvements.

The CultCast WWDC24 Predictions

Congratulations to listeners Ryan Peterson and AL for their top audience scores of 17.
2024-06-13
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Our WWDC 2024 Keynote predictions! (CultCast #650)

This week, $NVDA has overtaken $AAPL, iPhone 16 Pro could have some crazy new display tech, last minute iOS 18 rumors, and we lay out our WWDC predictions!

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This week?s stories:

Marvel?s What If?? shows off the promise of spatial gaming

Marvel Studios? new What If?? An Immersive Story is a free app for Apple?s Vision Pro headset that combines interactivity with storytelling in a brand-new way.

iOS 18 leaks:

Expect Settings revamp, Control Center tweaks in iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 iMessage could let you animate words in texts in iOS 18

?I?m a Mac? actor returns with lamest PC ad yet

In the new Qualcomm ad, which promotes the company?s new Snapdragon X Elite chips, Long works on his MacBook at a kitchen table. Notifications keep popping up all around his head. He swats them away with irritation. Then he types in a Google search: ?Where can I find a Snapdragon-powered PC?? Watch the ad on YouTube

Fight over blood oxygen feature cuts into Apple Watch sales

Apple Watch shipments dropped almost 20% year over year in the first quarter of 2024. Market analysts blame some of the decline on Apple being temporarily forced to halt sales.

iPhone 16 Pro?s display could sport seriously small bezels

The iPhone 16 Pro could sport the world?s slimmest bezels on a smartphone. Its borders will apparently measure just 1.2mm, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max having even slimmer bezels at 1.15mm.

Apple?s market cap passes $3 trillion ? but so does Nvidia?s

Apple, which spent years as the world?s most valuable publicly traded company, is now in third place.

The CultCast WWDC24 Predictions

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2024-06-07
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VS Movie Edition - Part 3! (CCOT #10)

Erf & Lew review: Fallout on Amazon Prime - part 2 & no spoilers! (CCOT #9)

Apple?s secret iPhone testing labs + iOS 18?s WEIRD new features + What We're Into! (CultCast #649)

This week, details on WEIRD new features in iOS 18, exciting news for the iPad mini, a peek at Apple?s secret iPhone testing lab, and an all-new What We?re Into!

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iOS 18 could bring new Home Screen personalization options

iOS 18 reportedly will let iPhone users change app icon colors on the Home Screen. Plus, they would be able to put the icons anywhere they want.

iOS 18 could feature generative AI-powered custom emoji tool

Apple might use generative AI in iOS 18 to allow iPhone users to create custom emojis, letting them express themselves just the way they want.

Slim new Find My tracking card recharges via MagSafe

The slim new Nomad Tracking Card works with Apple?s Find My app on your devices and recharges via MagSafe to help you keep tabs on your wallet, purse or other valuables, Nomad said Tuesday.

Give your Mac a makeover with custom icons

A great way to personalize your Mac is with custom Mac folder icons. In fact, you can change any icon on your Mac to customize it to your taste.

Soaked! Take a peek at how Apple tests iPhone water resistance.

Marques Brownlee recently visited Apple product durability testing labs that try to make sure products like iPhone can resist water ingress and take a few bumps and shakes, among other mild tortures.

What We?re Into

Griffin: Alice Merton on Apple Music and Spotify , a relatively unknown musician with a distinctive style and excellent live performances. La Regola Dell'amico , a bizarre and incredibly catchy Italian pop song from, like, 20 years ago. Lewis: The Righteous Gemstones , a show about the horrible televangelists running a megachurch. Erfon: Toast of London and What We Do In The Shadows , comedies starring Matt Berry that are really funny, if the viral clips on TikTok are to be believed.
2024-05-31
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Erf & Lew review: Fallout on Amazon Prime - part 1 & no spoilers! (CCOT #8)

Good, great, or garbage?  Lewis and Erfon discuss what they like and don't about the new Fallout series on Amazon Prime.


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2024-05-30
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NEW iPhone 16 leaks + M4 iPad Pro deep dive! (CultCast #648)

This week, we?re talking all the nitty gritty details on the iPad Pro, the AI features coming in iOS 18 ? what?s coming and what?s missing ? and the weird iPhone rumors. And what did Apple pick as the best album of all time?

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Take a deep dive into the best parts of M4 iPad Pro [Review]

What stands out most about Apple?s new tablet is that it?s noticeably lighter and visibly thinner than its predecessors without compromising any of the other features. The screen looks better, the performance has improved, and battery life is unaffected. It really is amazing.

All the AI features headed for iPhone, Mac and iPad

Artificial intelligence-powered features are likely to make iOS 18, macOS 15 and iPadOS 18 the biggest upgrades to Apple?s platforms in many years.

Siri could get a more conversational voice in iOS 18

Apple reportedly will make Siri?s voice more conversational in iOS 18. Plus, the voice assistant will gain several ?proactive intelligence? features that will help in daily life.

Apple leaker floats iPhone 16 and 16 Pro color predictions

This year?s iPhone 16 Pro models could trade the blue for a new rose titanium shade, which should resemble pink, while retaining the other colors. As for the iPhone 16 and its Plus sibling, Kuo predicts they will launch in black, green, pink, blue and white.

Future iPhone might go super slim

Apple reportedly found ways to ?significantly? slim down the iPhone. The result will reportedly be part of the iPhone 17 series when it reaches customers next year, according to The Information.

WTF??? Apple chose this as the best album of all time?

Apple Music?s 100 Best Albums is a 21st-century ranking of the greatest records ever made, crafted by Apple Music?s team of experts alongside a select group of artists, songwriters, producers and other industry professionals. Sign up for Cult of Mac Today at newsletters.cultofmac.com

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Griffin: MagEasy Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Erfon: TuneBlade
2024-05-24
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What?s coming to iOS 18 + Siri?s ChatGPT overhaul! (CultCast #647)

This week, we have over two years of rumors ? Apple?s plans for Siri and AI, what?s coming in iOS 18, the new lineup of the iPhone 17, the first folding iPhone and MacBook, and who will be the next Apple CEO!

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Apple using AI to make Siri more useful

Siri supposedly won?t become a general-purpose chatbot. It?ll be focused on better handling the sort of tasks iPhone users need. New York Times: Apple Will Revamp Siri to Catch Up to Its Chatbot Competitors

iOS 17.5 helps detect unwanted Bluetooth tracking tags

iOS 17.5 was released on Monday this week. It features Bluetooth tracker detection for third-party devices, a new daily word game in Apple News+ and the new Pride Lock screen.

Apple showcases amazing new accessibility features like Eye Tracking

In a press release on Wednesday, Apple showcased some remarkable new accessibility features for people with disabilities that are coming in iOS 18.

Could John Ternus equal Tim Cook and Steve Jobs as Apple CEO?

John Ternus, Apple?s senior vice president of hardware engineering, reportedly sits at the top of the list to step into Tim Cook?s shoes when the current Apple CEO steps down.

iPhone 17 lineup might feature ?more complex? designs, smaller Dynamic Island

Apple reportedly plans some big design changes for next year?s iPhone 17 lineup. The changes include an iPhone 17 Slim, a smaller Dynamic Island and a ?more complex? aluminum design.

First folding iPhone could launch in 2026

Jeff Pu also says the first iPhone with a folding screen will go into production in 2026. This is the second such report in recent months, and could be a sign that Apple is really ready to move ahead with the product.

MacBook with 20-inch folding display could launch as early as 2025

According to Jeff Pu from Haitong International Securities, a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook will go into production near the end of 2025.
2024-05-17
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Everything you want to know about the new iPads! (CultCast #646)

This week, you know what?s up ? it?s ALL about the new iPads! The surprises, the disappointments, the questions answered. But most importantly? who won the prediction game?

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Apple supersizes iPad Air with 13-inch model

The new iPad Air is available with a gigantic 13-inch display for the first time. The new iPad Airs run on the M2 processor, which Apple says is 50% faster than the M1 chip in the 2022 iPad Air and three times faster than the fourth-gen iPad Air with the A14 Bionic chip.

iPad Pro upgraded with beautiful OLED display, M4 chip

The 2024 iPad Pro is the first with an OLED screen and ? shocking! ? it runs on the Apple M4 processor. Yes, the iPad Pro beat the Mac to Apple's latest chip! First M4 iPad Pro benchmarks show 21% performance increase over M3 Steve Troughton-Smith on Mastodon Apple?s ?Crush!? ad touting new iPad Pro draws ire Apple Pencil Pro adds ?squeeze? gesture, haptic feedback, Find My and more New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro features a bigger glass trackpad with haptic feedback

iPad 10 gets a much-deserved price cut

Alongside the M4 iPad Pros and M2 iPad Air, Apple announced a price drop for the 10th-generation iPad. The tablet now costs $349, making it $100 cheaper than before.

Updated Pro apps:

Final Cut Pro adds live multi-camera recording Logic Pro updates bring powerful new tools for music-makers

?Let Loose? Prediction Results

2024-05-10
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A loosely Apple-related conversation with Sam Henri-Gold (CultCast Off Topic #8)

D. Griffin Jones and special guest Sam Henri-Gold attempt to talk about the upcoming ?Let Loose? Apple event.

2024-05-06
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Apple?s May 7th ?Let Loose? event ? our predictions! (CultCast #645)

This week, our predictions for the ?Let Loose? iPad keynote on Tuesday! Also, some last-minute rumors of an M4 chip, alternate app stores are officially coming to iPad too, and new iOS 18 features!

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Upcoming OLED iPad Pro might feature next-gen M4 chip

Apple?s upcoming OLED iPad Pro reportedly will begin the company?s shift into AI hardware. The new tablets could sport the next-gen M4 chip to power all the AI features.

EU labeling iPad a ?gatekeeper? will bring major changes to iPadOS

The iPad joined the European Union?s list of ?gatekeeper? platforms Monday. The designation requires Apple to make the same sorts of sweeping changes to iPadOS that the company already made to iPhone, including allowing sideloading of applications.

iOS 18 might revamp many built-in iPhone apps

Apple could upgrade many of iPhone?s built-in apps with iOS 18 later this year. Reportedly, this includes Notes, Mail, Photos, and Fitness. AppleInsider: Apple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders

iPhone charger with built-in battery pack looks totally sci-fi

How many times have you rushed out the door with a battery pack for your iPhone, only to discover the battery is dead as a doornail? SwitchEasy?s 2-in-1 Portal solves that. This stylish MagSafe battery pack stand includes a portable power pack that is always charged and ready to go.

The CultCast ?Let Loose? Predictions

For the first time in 2024, The CultCast prediction game is here as we lay down our judgements on next week?s ?Let Loose? iPad event. Listener score sheet
2024-05-03
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Apple?s surprise May 7th event ? here?s what?s coming! (CultCast #644)

This week, surprise! iPads are finally coming with an Apple Event ? we have all the details! Also, big news for iOS 18, capacitive buttons are making a comeback on the iPhone, and the huge Apple Watch redesign we?re all dreaming for!

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This week?s stories:

Surprise! Apple sets May 7 event to launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air

Apple just invited the world to a May 7 product-launch event with the theme ?Let Loose.? What new features to expect in Apple Pencil 3 Say goodbye to hopes for mini-LED iPad Air

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iOS 18 AI features could run entirely on-device

Apple?s large language model that will power iOS 18?s AI features could run entirely locally. This would prioritize user privacy and offer faster response times.

Calculator app for iPad might finally launch in iPadOS 18

In a long-overdue move, Apple reportedly will integrate a Calculator app into the iPad operating system.

Why iPhone 16 might dump physical buttons for capacitive ones

The upcoming iPhone 16 series will have no traditional buttons at all, according to information leaking out of the company that will supply the capacitive buttons that will supposedly replace them.

Apple Watch Series X concept will make you want it now

Apple Watch Series X is expected to bring a redesign, new sensors and other changes later this year. A designer created images of a concept device to showcase the leaked/rumored features.
2024-04-26
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THEME PARKS.... (CultCast Off Topic #7)

Lewis, Griffin and Papa E discuss the state of theme parks and what's going with Disney.

2024-04-24
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