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Is touchscreen MacBook a huge mistake?
29 oktober 2026 · 1 uur
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OLED MacBook Pro reignites controversy over touchscreen laptops
iMac and 14” MacBook Pro get M6 chip-and-ship upgrades
But where are the M6 Pro, Max and Ultra?
And does the iPhone Duo have a crack problem?
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OLED MacBook Pro reignites controversy over touchscreen laptops
M6 chip-and-ship upgrades — but only for entry-level Macs
iMac gets faster M6 chip, but no design changes
Does the iPhone Duo have a crack problem?
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iPhone Duo: Does it suck or not?
22 oktober 2026 · 58 min
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The iPhone Duo reviews are in, and they’re mixed -- but we don’t agree with them!
What happens when you fold your iPhone Duo more than 32,000 times?
Apple makes ‘Pro and Tell’ event official for October 28.
And Apple TV serves up Halloween horror, exclusive to Vision Pro - if you have one, find out why you should check this out, and if you don’t, find out what you’re missing.
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First iPhone Duo reviews call Apple’s foldable impressive but not perfect
Apple shortens the iPhone Duo wait for some lucky buyers
After 32,000 folds, iPhone Duo’s hinge serves up a big surprise
Apple makes ‘Pro and Tell’ event official for October 2
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Apple HomeView: Why it’s a genius product
16 oktober 2026 · 58 min
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Apple HomeView: Why it’s a genius product
HomePod mini gets a big update
Apple TV 4K gets a remote you can actually find down the back of the couch
Who exactly is the Apple Home Collection for?
And Apple’s next event looks set for October 28 in LA
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Apple HomeView: 7 features and catches worth knowing
HomePod mini gets its biggest upgrade in 6 years
Apple TV 4K gets Siri AI and a remote you can actually find
Apple Home Collection is a starter kit for your smart home
Apple Event set for October 28 in LA to launch touchscreen MacBook and OLED iPad mini
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Apple and LG in bed together again
9 oktober 2026 · 58 min
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The invites are out -- Apple’s “Welcome Home” event is next week, and it seems to be about embroidery!
Apple’s teamed up with LG and others for a suite of smart home accessories.
New last-minute rumors about the upcoming home hub.
What about the touchscreen MacBook Pro? Where’s that at?
And, is Apple’s product line getting bloated like it was back in the 90s?John Ternus plans to accelerate Apple product launches.
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Apple teases new smart-home products with ‘Welcome Home’ event next week
Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub -- now with accessories
Everything we know about Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub -- now with new info!
What about the touchscreen MacBook? Where’s that at?
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Can Ternus turn back the clock and make Apple lean and agile again?
2 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
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Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub finally gets a launch date.
John Ternus plans to accelerate Apple product launches.
AirPods 5 are less impossible to fix.
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Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub finally gets a launch date
John Ternus plans to accelerate Apple product launches
AirPods 5 are less impossible to fix
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iPhone 18 Pro has arrived, and it’s already got a -gate
25 september 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
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iPhone 18 Pro Max has performance issues on high-end models
Big changes in Apple’s fitness team as Eddie Cue prepares to take on Whoop
Mac Mini storage upgrade options get a downgrade
Plus: Developers can finally get to work adapting their apps for iPhone Duo. Graham will be giving us a show-and-tell of how his fitness app is shaping up for the Duo.
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1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max storage speed craters under sustained heavy workloads
Apple’s screenless fitness tracker might someday replace your Apple Watch
M6/M5 Pro Mac mini takes a step back on third-party storage upgrades
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Apple’s not done yet! More products coming!
18 september 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
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Apple’s not done yet. John Ternus may showcase more new products next month.
The wait is over – OS 27 updates arrive on all Apple platforms.
We ask: should you skip your iPhone upgrade this year?
Plus, will the iPhone Duo have a crunchy dust problem like other foldables?
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Don’t think Apple is done: New Macs, iPads and more are coming soon
iOS 27 arrives with a smarter Siri and fixes you’ll actually notice
6 reasons to skip the iPhone 18 Pro this year
Will the iPhone Duo Be Repairable? iFixit is Skeptical
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No surprise but plenty of shine
11 september 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
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At Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” special event this week, there weren’t many surprises, but there were plenty of shiny new products.
We’ll be discussing the all new iPhone Duo, with its beautiful crease-less display.
Plus the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with its new burgundy paint job.
And Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which look exactly the same, but boast a brand new Health Sensing System that supports two new metrics: readiness and Health Age.
Are these new metrics scientific, or gamified wellness fluff?
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iPhone Duo avoids the crease and merges iPhone and iPad into one brilliant device
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: How much better is the new Pro?
Apple Watch Series 12 is the upgrade long-term users have been waiting for
Are Apple Watch’s new readiness and Health Age metrics scientific? Yes, but …
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Cupertino's new broom
4 september 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
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There’s a new broom in Cupertino. As John Ternus takes the reins from Tim Cook, we’ll discuss whether he’ll make sweeping changes, and how he’ll solve the innovator’s dilemma.
Plus, the latest rumors for what Ternus is expected to unveil at Apple’s Surprise And Shine event next week.
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: The biggest rumored changes.
Folding iPhone won’t support Apple Pencil but it will get MagSafe.
Apple Watch Series 12 rumors: Everything we know so far.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors.
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John Ternus faces classic dilemma as he takes over as Apple CEO.
iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: The biggest rumored changes.
Folding iPhone won’t support Apple Pencil but it will get MagSafe.
Apple Watch Series 12 rumors: Everything we know so far.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors.
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Finally, the AirPods charging trick that will blow your mind! 🤯
28 augustus 2026 · 56 min
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Mark your calendars. Apple’s “Surprise and shine” iPhone launch event is set for September 9th.
New Mac mini is the first to receive an all new M6 processor.
Mac Studio gets upgraded with super-fast M5 Max and Ultra options.
Finally, the long-promised AirPods charging tip that will blow your mind!
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Apple sets ‘Surprise and shine’ launch event for folding iPhone.
Mac mini gets huge performance boost with M6 and M5 Pro chips.
Mac Studio upgraded with super-fast M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors.
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Apple is leaking like a sieve
21 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
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AirPods with cameras are real, and Apple just showed how they’ll work - but they might not arrive until 2027.
Oops: Apple accidentally leaks 10+ unreleased devices.
iPhone 18 Pro Max might get big camera upgrades that regular Pro lacks.
Graham: I’m getting my app ready for OS 27 next month.
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AirPods with cameras are real, and Apple just showed how they’ll work - but they might not arrive until 2027.
Oops: Apple accidentally leaks 10+ unreleased devices.
iPhone 18 Pro Max might get big camera upgrades that regular Pro lacks.
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"AI is my friend and I use it for everything"
"These AirPods supposedly coming for a while now"
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World's most boring sport comes to Vision Pro -- and it's magical!
13 augustus 2026 · 57 min
The Cult of Mac Podcast is back! We have a new lineup of hosts: Leander Kahney, Lewis Wallace, Graham Bower and Charlie Sorrel. Lees meer
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The all-glass iPhone is dead, but the compromise design still sounds droolworthy.
Apple Watches might get bigger screens, smaller screens, or no screen at all
Start saving now, big iPhone price hikes are coming, but we have practical advice you’ll not hear anywhere else
The world’s most boring sport is coming to Vision Pro, and it’s magical.
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iPhone 20’s (nearly) all-glass design is compromised, but it still sounds downright droolworthy Apple’s flashy 20th-anniversary iPhone is apparently not canceled—it’s still rumored to arrive in 2027.
Big screens, rounds screens, no screens: Revamped Apple Watch lineup Apple is reportedly looking at a much bigger Apple Watch rethink, as screen-free fitness trackers and smart rings gain traction. Stuff like Fitbit Air and the Oura Ring.
iPhone price hikes incoming If you’re eyeing an iPhone 18 Pro, brace yourself: analysts think the price could jump by roughly $100 to $300 when it arrives in September.
Baseball on Vision Pro will be like teleportation to the ballpark Apple is bringing live Friday Night Baseball to Vision Pro in Apple Immersive Video—basically a far more “you’re at the ballpark” version of the usual broadcast.
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A quick announcement…
2 juli 2026 · 2 min
This week: An announcement on the future of the podcast, which will be taking a brief hiatus, returning with Leander and Lewis. Lees meer
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Griffin is going independent (and open to new opportunities)
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Mac and iPad price hikes hit hard
26 juni 2026 · 1 uur 39 min
This week, with special guest Mikah Sargent: Apple’s big price hikes hit hard, what iOS will look like on the folding iPhone, changes in iOS 27 beta 2, what to do if you’re stuck on Siri AI waitlist, and all about how you can podcast and livestream from a Mac. Lees meer
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Ouch: Apple’s Mac and iPad price hikes are brutal
From the MacBook Neo to MacBook Pro to Vision Pro, Apple is raising prices across the board as soaring memory costs squeeze its margins.
Check out the best Amazon Prime Day deals on our favorite Apple gear
Resizable iPhone apps show what the folding iPhone will be like
Now that you can resize iPhone Mirroring to any arbitrary size, you can stretch the screen to the dimensions of Apple’s folding iPhone.
Extra Ordinary: Hidden In Plain Sight—A History of iOS Foreshadowing iPhone
iOS 27 beta 2: All the new features and changes
iOS 27 beta 2 introduces several hidden changes, including smarter HomeKit camera notifications, Write with Siri, and other quality-of-life improvements.
Hack to skip the Siri AI waitlist no longer works — but there may be another way
The hack that some Mac users were using to try out the new Siri AI, skipping the waitlist, no longer works — but there may be a new way.
How to file Apple bug reports (and why you should do it ASAP)
Podcasting and live-streaming from a Mac
Dell UltraSharp U2719D Display
Elgato Prompter Display
Sony ZVE10 II mirrorless camera
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
Heil PR 40 microphone
Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Audio Interface
Ecamm for Mac
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10 days in with Siri AI + iOS 27
18 juni 2026 · 47 min
This week: Testing Siri AI against Apple’s bold claims, tons of extra details we’ve found in iOS 27, the big features coming later, and Apple’s major product launches on course for next year. Lees meer
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I tested the new Siri AI against Apple’s own claims
I replicated demos from Apple’s WWDC26 keynote, using questions based on my own personal context. Here's how the Siri AI test went.
10 hidden iOS 27 features Apple barely mentioned at WWDC26
Beyond Siri AI and Apple Intelligence, iOS 27 includes plenty of useful hidden features that make your iPhone smarter to use.
iOS 27 isn’t done yet: Additional features might arrive in September
From a customizable Camera app to third-party AI in Siri, Apple may have three more surprises lined up for September.
Apple plans one of its most ambitious product waves ever for 2027
Apple 2027 product releases ambitiously shape up to include camera AirPods, 2nd-gen foldable iPhone and 20th anniversary iPhone.
Trump says Apple and Intel will build chips together in US
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Siri AI & OS 27 updates unpacked!
12 juni 2026 · 1 uur 28 min
This week: We’re unpacking all the week’s WWDC announcements — Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence features, Liquid Glass changes and all the software features Apple didn’t talk about! Plus: Our WWDC prediction results… Lees meer
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Siri gets major redesign with chat interface and dedicated app
Apple reinvented its smart assistant Siri as “Siri AI,” with a new range of advanced capabilities and its own dedicated app.
Why the EU won’t get iOS 27’s biggest new feature
Apple says EU iPhone and iPad users will miss out on Siri AI in iOS 27 due to ongoing regulatory disputes over the Digital Markets Act.
15 great new Apple Intelligence features to try (beyond Siri AI)
In addition to Siri's revamp, the WWDC26 keynote outlined a slew of new Apple Intelligence features.
macOS 27’s best new features go far beyond Siri AI and Liquid Glass tweaks
macOS 27 introduces a refined Liquid Glass design, Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration and a host of performance improvements for your Mac.
watchOS 27 brings Siri AI, smarter Workout Buddy and a lot more to the Apple Watch
From Siri AI to smarter Workout Buddy, here's what watchOS 27 will bring to the Apple Watch this fall.
What it means for watchOS to drop support for your Apple Watch
Our WWDC26 predictions
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Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!
5 juni 2026 · 1 uur 32 min
This week: The leaked colors coming on the iPhone 18 Pro, the powerful software features coming to the folding iPhone, reports that the Vision Pro’s death are greatly exaggerated, reports that smart glasses are greatly delayed, and our WWDC keynote predictions! Lees meer
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Best look yet at four iPhone 18 Pro colors: Can dark cherry top cosmic orange?
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro color lineup may have just been revealed, thanks to images of a fresh batch of dummy units.
iOS 27 might finally bring split-screen multitasking to the iPhone
With iOS 27, designed to support the folding "iPhone Ultra," Apple might solve one of the biggest problems with foldable devices.
First Apple smart glasses may not arrive until late 2027
You will have to wait another year for Apple's smart glasses, with their launch supposedly only happening in late 2027.
They say Vision Pro is doomed, but I just bought one anyway
Is it weird that I just bought an Apple Vision Pro when everyone says the platform is dead? Maybe. But I have zero regrets.
Our WWDC26 predictions
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No Apple Car, but we have… this
28 mei 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
This week, with special guest Christina Warren: Actual real-life renders of iOS 27, a big fix coming for AirPods users, Jony Ive’s bizarre Ferrari Luce design… and that’s about it. Lees meer
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Detailed iOS 27 renders show Siri’s big makeover
A series of new illustrative mockups previews the major Siri overhaul everyone expects Apple to unveil at the WWDC26 keynote.
iOS 27 might finally fix the messy AirPods settings screen
Apple is reportedly working on a redesigned AirPods settings experience with a cleaner layout that can handle all the earbuds' features.
Memes race to poke fun at Jony Ive’s new Ferrari Luce design
Jony Ive's Ferrari Luce design unveiled this week is already provoking strong opinions. Is the EV the closest we'll ever get to an Apple car?
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Is it titanium time again?
21 mei 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
This week, with special guest Niléane: Apple can’t shake its love of titanium, big upgrades in store for the Apple Watch Ultra 4, the first iOS 27 features officially announced, a lightweight alternative to Spotlight, and our favorite web browsers! Lees meer
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Apple’s titanium iPhone experiment might not be over just yet
Bye-bye, aluminum? Apple is reportedly working on a special titanium alloy that could let iPhones run cooler.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 might add better hypertension alerts
Apple is also said to be working on a major design and sensor upgrades.
Apple hardware chief reshuffles product design leadership
Apple Intelligence supercharges suite of accessibility features
Apple Intelligence will soon power updated accessibility features including VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control and Accessibility Reader.
How to file Apple bug reports
TinyStart: A tiny launcher for macOS, fast and focused on the essentials
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Matt Birchler: Everyone says Chrome devastates Mac battery life, but does it?
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Huge leak of iOS 27 features!
16 mei 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
This week: Tons of details on features coming in iOS 27, the surprisingly exciting Apple Watch Series 12, how to make a Home Screen that doesn’t suck, and our weirdest product review yet. Lees meer
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Apple plans customizable Camera app and rebuilt Siri in iOS 27
Looks like iOS 27 will bring a fully customizable Camera app, a ground-up Siri rebuild and a slew of other changes.
macOS 27 will fix the worst part of Liquid Glass
Apple Watch Series 12 might make upgrading hard to resist
After years of incremental upgrades, the Apple Watch Series 12 might bring meaningful upgrades like a faster chip and satellite connectivity.
My top 3 tips for making an iPhone Home Screen that doesn’t suck
Creating a custom, minimalist iPhone Home Screen layout that works and looks better comes down to three easy tweaks.
Listener Question
Will Mac OS X need to be replaced sometime soon?
BCAN BT4 Soft Land Pro Adult Trampoline
It’s a pretty good personal workout trampoline… if you like torturous forms of working out.
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Get your $25 Siri refund!
8 mei 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
This week: You can get your money back if you’re annoyed with Siri, Apple reportedly DOUBLES its orders on the MacBook Neo (while practically discontinuing the Mac mini), and how Apple will win the AI war. Lees meer
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Apple settlement will pay out $250 million over delayed Siri AI — see if you qualify
The Apple settlement over delayed Siri AI totals a whopping $250 million. Here's how to claim your little piece of that pie.
From 2023: Get your fair share of Facebook’s $725 million privacy payout
How Apple solved the MacBook Neo shortage
MacBook Neo demand is "off the charts," says Apple. Apple won't let itself run out of inventory, but a price hike might be coming.
Mac Studio loses its craziest memory option
The best time to buy a Mac is right now
A global memory shortage could make Macs harder to get, and pricier, than before. You should consider buying now to save money.
How Apple will win the AI war
Apple's AI strategy might be summed up with "Don't beat 'em, join 'em." Here's how iPhone and Mac users will benefit.
Study: AI Assistance Reduces Persistence and Hurts Independent Performance
Study: Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task
Electrek: Tesla’s own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor
YOSUDA RM2 Magnetic Rowing Machine
This is a pretty basic rowing machine, but it’s also pretty cheap, so you can’t really complain.
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Is the Vision Pro dead for good?
1 mei 2026 · 56 min
This week: The Vision Pro may be dead for good, iPhone bezels may be dead for good, Apple Intelligence features may be revived, and how long the MacBook Neo may last. Lees meer
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Apple may have pulled the plug on Vision Pro
Apple has reportedly halted work on the Vision Pro AR headset, shifting focus to smart glasses. Here's why.
20th anniversary iPhone could say goodbye to bezels
The 20th anniversary iPhone could include an all-screen design without bezels.
Apple bets on AI to reinvent iPhone photo editing in iOS 27
iOS 27 could use AI to make your photographs look better after you take them. It might be a highlight of the iPhone operating system upgrade.
iOS 27 could add Siri camera mode and expanded visual AI
Apple adding Siri camera mode and expanded Visual Intelligence should make AI feel core to iPhone with iOS 27.
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How long will a MacBook Neo last compared to an M5 MacBook Air?
Review: FEIERDUN DB1 Quick Adjustable Dumbbell
This dumbbell set has adjustable weights between 5 and 52.5 lbs., for a little less money than others. That’s about all I’m qualified to say about it.
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Tim’s done, now it’s John’s Ternus
24 april 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
This week: It’s a revolving door at Apple Park — Tim Cook is out, John Ternus is in, Cosmic Orange is out, Dark Cherry is in, and MagSafe is out, except it might also be in! Lees meer
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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, John Ternus steps in
Apple CEO Tim Cook transitions to executive chairman as John Ternus takes the helm of the company that makes the iPhone, Mac and more.
Is Tim Cook Apple’s best CEO ever?
While nobody could match the vision and drive of the late Steve Jobs, retiring Apple CEO Tim Cook definitely comes in a very close second.
Expect John Ternus to be more decisive as Apple CEO
John Ternus as Apple CEO may change decision-making within the company, moving from consensus to decisiveness.
Macintosh LC 500 Series
John Ternus promises Apple will ‘change the world once again’
In an all-hands meeting with Apple employees, John Ternus and Tim Cook express excitement about the incredible products to come.
Dark cherry in, cosmic orange out in iPhone 18 Pro color lineup
In the four-color lineup, the popular and vibrant cosmic orange goes away, with a wine-colored "dark cherry" red supposedly taking its place.
Folding iPhone could include feature many assumed was off the table
Potential folding iPhone buyers can breathe a sigh of relief. The iPhone Ultra won't l…
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What Apple smart glasses will look like
16 april 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
This week: A major leak on Apple’s smart glasses, the bizarre solution to Apple’s AI brain drain, how engineers cracked foldable screens, a setup we’ve never seen the likes of before, whether it’s time to upgrade to Tahoe — and how to solve its most hated feature. Lees meer
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Apple smart glasses could stand out in more ways than one
Apple reportedly tests multiple smart glasses designs, with a strong focus on premium materials and varied styles.
Why Apple is sending Siri developers to AI coding bootcamp
Apple's effort to complete a Siri AI upgrade includes sending developers to a bootcamp for advanced AI coding techniques.
How Apple’s folding iPhone will crack the crease problem
A new report reveals the secrets of how Apple's folding iPhone will crack the crease problem. It comes down to two materials in the screen.
Top 15 setups where MacBook Pro runs the show
We scoured the archives for the top 15 MacBook Pro setups, with an emphasis on striking aesthetics, clever engineering and smart gear choices.
MacBook Pro drives wild stacked dual display with hinges
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Should you upgrade to macOS Tahoe?
How to hide all the menu bar icons in macOS Tahoe
The new macOS Tahoe menu bar icons are almost universally panned. Luckily, there’s a quick way to disable the annoying icons.
Nikita Propokov: It’s hard to justify Tahoe icons
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MacBook Neo: Suffering from success
9 april 2026 · 56 min
This week: Tons of new details on the awesome iPhones coming this fall, months-long delays are hitting the Mac mini and Mac Studio, possibly existential news for the MacBook Neo, how to get stunning space wallpapers, and the best Mac Studio setup of all time! Lees meer
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First look: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold ‘dummy’ units appear in new leak
Get a first glimpse at iPhone 18 dummy units, including the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Plus the folding iPhone, too.
iPhone Fold may face delays due to engineering challenges
Apple’s folding iPhone might ditch expected branding
Mac mini and Mac Studio face long shipping delays
Mac mini and Mac Studio orders are facing unusually long shipping delays, stretching up to 4-5 months. This could hint at an upcoming M5 refresh or supply constraints.
Biggest problem with the MacBook Neo? It’s too popular!
Apple has a problem that other companies can only dream of — it might completely sell out of the MacBook Neo. Here's why.
AirPods Max 2 are gorgeous, dreamy headphones — for now
You don’t need to be a big audiophile to love AirPods Max 2. But you must be a little bold to buy them yourself. Our AirPods Max 2 review.
How to put stunning Artemis II moon wallpapers on your iPhone, iPad or Mac
If you love the space photography coming from the Orion spacecraft, find out how to put Artemis II moon wallpapers on your devices.
Download the LunarWall shortcut
Power to burn: Top 10 Mac Studio setups
Apple's powerful and compact desktop machine has wowed users since it came out in 2022. Behold the top 10 Mac Studio set…
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Apple turns 50! — and Mac Pro turns dead
3 april 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
This week: Griffin’s first impressions of the AirPods Max 2, we bid farewell to the Mac Pro by honoring a top setup, and our celebration of Apple’s 50th birthday. Lees meer
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First impressions with AirPods Max
AirPods Max 2 are the surprise update to Apple’s premium over-the-ear headphones. Now in feature parity with the regular AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3, the price makes some kind of sense.
Ultimate power: Top 9 Mac Pro setups
Truly the stuff of dreams, the top 9 Mac Pro setups from Cult of Mac's archives showcase the Apple flagship desktop's amazing power.
Two ‘trash can’ Macs form core of nerdy workstation built to last
Apple quietly kills Mac Pro
50 years of the most important Apple products
Apple produces plenty of hits, but you don't know them all. These are the most important Apple products of the company's first 50 years.
Our first Apple products: How we joined the Cult of Mac
Apple's 50th anniversary makes us look back on how we got started using various Macintosh computers decades ago. Here's how it all began.
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What the new Siri will actually do
26 maart 2026 · 58 min
This week: What the new Siri will actually do, WWDC26 is official, the grim reaper of services revenue is coming for Apple Maps, the top features of iOS 26.4 and the iPad Air versus the MacBook Neo! Lees meer
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What the new, AI-powered Siri will look like (and do) in iOS 27
Apple plans a total revamp of Siri in iOS 27 that turns the beleaguered voice assistant into an AI chatbot (and maybe a standalone app).
From 2024: Apple Intelligence is AI, done Apple’s way
Apple sets June dates for WWDC26 and its next major software updates
Apple sets June dates for WWDC26, its major conference where it will unveil the next versions of iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS.
Apple plans to bring ads to Maps app this summer
Seems like it had to happen eventually, right? Apple plans to bring ads to Maps on all devices and online, probably in summer 2026.
Everything new in iOS 26.4: Emoji, Apple Music features and more
iOS 26.4 brings a bunch of great new features to your iPhone: new emoji, Apple Music Concerts, Playlist Playground, video podcasts and more.
British Punk Anthems: From '70s to Now
Thanksgiving Harmonies: From Eve to Blessings
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Surprise! AirPods Max 2 just dropped?
20 maart 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
This week, with special guest Christina Warren: The surprise drop of AirPods Max 2, a deep dive on OpenClaw and agentic coding, and our final thoughts after a full week with the Studio Display XDR, MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e! Lees meer
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AirPods Max 2 pack AI-powered listening and stronger noise cancellation
H2-chip-powered AirPods Max 2 enhance sound quality and noise cancellation and bring new features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation.
The MacBook Neo is the fantastic new Mac for the masses
This will be a lot of people’s first Mac, and they’ll be very happy. A hands-on review of the MacBook Neo leaves us highly impressed.
The Studio Display XDR is the final boss of all Mac displays
Apple’s new flagship desktop display, the Studio Display XDR stands high in a class of its own. And for, like, half as much money.
The iPhone 17e, now a solid budget phone with minimal compromise
The iPhone 17e is a slight upgrade that makes all the difference. Now with MagSafe, it doesn’t have many compromises.
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Hands-on with the Studio Display XDR, MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e
13 maart 2026 · 53 min
This week: We go hands-on with the new Studio Display XDR, MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e! Also: The Neo has everyone freaking out, bad news about the M6 MacBook Pro and new emoji coming in iOS 26.4. Lees meer
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Hands-on with the Studio Display XDR, MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e
Another PC maker sounds alarm as MacBook Neo shakes up industry
We recently wrote about how $599 MacBook Neo could shake up the PC industry. Now more laptop makers are freaking out.
MacBook Ultra rumored as Apple’s most expensive laptop yet
Apple’s next big MacBook Pro refresh could bring an OLED touchscreen, but it may also come with a higher price tag and an "Ultra" moniker.
iOS 26.4 beta 4 gives us first look at Apple’s new emoji
Apple continues testing iOS 26.4 with the release of beta 4, with the new build adding eight new emojis and renaming a new feature.
Listener Question
Who should buy a MacBook Neo?
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Interview with David Pogue, author of “Apple: The First 50 Years”
9 maart 2026 · 50 min
Leander speaks to David Pogue, renowned author and technology journalist, about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. Lees meer
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New MacBooks, Studio Displays, iPad Air and iPhone 17e announced!
6 maart 2026 · 59 min
This week: Our reactions to Apple’s mad week of announcements — the good and bad from the iPhone 17e, the iPad Air, the incredible M5 MacBooks, the shocking new Studio Displays, and the all-new MacBook Neo. Plus, we’ll grade our predictions from last week! Lees meer
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A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo brings power at lowest price ever
The new MacBook Neo, powered by an A18 Pro chip, is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever, at $599 — just $499 for education.
MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips deliver major performance leap
Apple's newest M5 Pro and M5 Max-equipped MacBook Pros arrive, delivering unrivaled performance and additional storage.
M5 Pro and M5 Max ‘super cores’ supercharge new Macs
Studio Display XDR arrives with mini-LED backlighting and 5K clarity
Introducing the Studio Display XDR: Apple's new premium monitor for professionals with mini-LED backlighting and Thunderbolt 5.
iPhone 17e doubles built-in storage, adds MagSafe
The new iPhone 17e includes improvements — like double the starting storage capacity — that make it an even better value.
M5 MacBook Air ramps up speed, storage and connectivity
With M5 MacBook Air's launch, Apple's top-selling laptop gains speed, storage and improved wireless networking without any design changes.
4 key upgrades make new M4 iPad Air a beast
The new M4 iPad Air features a faster processor, more RAM, new Apple wireless chips and other enhancements to Apple's midrange tablet.
March 2026 Predictions
Congratulations to the two listeners who scored 7 points: Damian, and now four-time winner…
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iPhone 18 colors + our ‘Apple Experience’ predictions!
27 februari 2026 · 1 uur 39 min
This week, with special guest Casey Liss: Thanks to the success of Cosmic Orange, new colors are coming to iPhone 18 Pro, but they’re a bit WTF, the super clever way the first touchscreen Macs will work, exciting changes in iOS 26.4 beta 2, an even weirder keyboard setup than last week’s, plus our predictions for next week’s Apple announcements! Lees meer
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iPhone 18 Pro may double down on bold colors
Apple reportedly plans a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro, following the strong response to cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro.
New interface will be key to touchscreen Macs’ success
Building a touchscreen into the MacBook Pro will require changes to macOS 27. We just got the first hints of the needed modifications.
iOS 26.4 beta 2: All the new features and changes
Apple continues testing iOS 26.4 with the release of beta 2, and the update brings more than just minor tweaks.
Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew
Callsheet is the best way to quickly look up information about the cast and crew in TV and movies. It respects your time, doesn't try to sell you stuff you don't need, and is designed to answer your questions quickly and easily.
15 coolest (and weirdest) keyboards in Mac setups
We picked out the 15 coolest (and weirdest) keyboards for Mac setups, including ergonomic wonders and highly customizable options for gamers.
Keeping it weird with a ‘dual-display laptop’ and an ortholinear keyboard
March 2026 Predictions
For the first time in 2026 (and on the new Cult of Mac podcast) we will lay…
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Apple’s March event is set — what’s coming?
19 februari 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
This week: Apple’s got an "event" coming up in the first week of March! We’ll get into what we think it is. Also: Apple’s fast-tracking three wearable AI products and one of them is already a known bust, some big changes in iOS 26.4, a truly genius MacBook Air setup, and our hands-on with a great iPhone game controller for the rest of us. Lees meer
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Apple just announced its March event — here’s what could be coming
Get ready for the Apple March event! We're looking forward to new MacBooks, iPads, an iPhone and possibly more announcements.
3 game-changing AI wearables Apple is rushing to launch
Apple is putting the pedal to the metal as it rushes to produce new types of AI-powered wearable devices — smart glasses, upgraded AirPods and an AirTag-size pendant.
iOS 26.4 beta 1: All the new features and changes
Apple has kicked off testing for iOS 26.4, with the update bringing more than just minor fixes. Here’s what’s new in iOS 26.4 beta 1.
Top 10 MacBook Air setups
Our collection of the top 10 MacBook Air setups really shows why the sleek machine is the world's best-selling laptop.
‘Headless’ MacBook Air runs alongside retro Macs
Listener Question
Why do we censor swearing?
Upgrade iPhone gaming for cheap with GameSir X5s controller
The GameSir X5s is a great and affordable way to upgrade mobile gaming. Your phone slides in and gives you console-quality physical controls.
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The New Siri is delayed again‽
13 februari 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
This week: The new Siri is slipping yet again — but that’s a good thing, Eddy Cue pulls the plug on Apple’s AI doctor, more new AirPods Pro are on the way, the best multi-Mac setups, and we’ve got a great tip for the Messages app. Lees meer
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M5 Pro MacBook Pro release date just became clearer
After weeks of speculation, Apple’s M5 Pro MacBook Pros may finally be on the horizon. A fresh report offers the clearest launch window yet.
That Siri upgrade coming in iOS 26.4? Don’t get your hopes up.
iOS 26.4 may not live up to expectations. Apple is struggling to complete a long-delayed artificial intelligence upgrade for Siri.
Apple shifts AI health coach plans to new focus
A new decision by Eddy Cue means Apple shifts AI health coach plans to focus on incremental Health app updates.
Next AirPods Pro’s new cameras could see your surroundings
A new leak says new cameras in upcoming AirPods Pro 4 could see around the user. Look for them sometime in 2026.
Maximum fun: Top 10 multi-Mac setups
For Apple enthusiasts, one Mac is great — but two or more? That’s when things get seriously interesting.
Developer dual-Mac dance: Mac mini and MacBook Air
Listener Question
Will AI actually eliminate white collar jobs?
6 great features in Messages in iOS 26
Get to know the great new features in Messages in iOS 26: polls, background images, group Apple Cash payments and so much more.
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AI-powered Xcode will change the world
6 februari 2026 · 55 min
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This week: Xcode’s AI agents can build an app from scratch in a day, major new details on the folding iPhone — and a potential second folding iPhone, whether Apple plans obsolescence, and a trick that’ll wrangle notifications on your iPhone.
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Xcode unleashes AI agents for fast and easy app creation
Devs can work directly with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex, thanks to an Xcode update that builds in AI coding agents.
iPhone Fold leak shows Apple borrowing design cues from iPad
A new leak provides more details about the foldable iPhone's design, pointing to several similarity with iPads.
Apple’s foldable plans may not stop at just one iPhone
Before Apple even launches its first folding iPhone, the company is reportedly exploring a follow-up model with a clamshell-like form factor.
Apple just killed the myth of iPhone forced obsolescence
The conspiracy theory that Apple uses iOS as a tool of forced iPhone obsolescence is complete BS, and I can prove it.
Never miss an important alert with this crucial iPhone settings tweak
If you rely on timely alerts from certain critical iOS apps, set up persistent notifications so you don't miss something important.
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The Thrilling New AirTag 2! (…and not much else)
29 januari 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
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This week: The surprise launch of the new AirTag — and our review, how to get custom music in your Apple Music library, and a deep dive into the mysterious and murky past of Lewis Wallace.
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AirTag 2 launches today with longer range and louder speaker
Apple’s tracking tag has been upgraded with a new Ultra Wideband chip, improved Bluetooth connectivity and a louder speaker.
Why Apple’s AirTag 2 is way better than the original
The tracker tag is easier to find with much longer range when using either a Bluetooth or Ultra Wideband connection from your iPhone. It also includes a louder, shriller speaker.
AirTag 2 teardown shows Apple taking tampering seriously
Apple’s second-generation AirTag looks unchanged on the outside, but a teardown reveals meaningful internal changes to avoid tampering.
How to upload your own music to Apple Music
If there’s a live concert recording or indie song you want in your library, you can upload custom music to Apple Music really easily.
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Apple’s take on the Humane Ai Pin?
22 januari 2026 · 53 min
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This week: Siri’s growing up as a proper chatbot, Apple copies the raging success of the Humane Ai Pin, why your next Mac might cost even more, how you can make your Mac hot, and a truly bizarre prison-inspired user setup.
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Apple may reinvent Siri as a conversational AI in iOS 27
Forget the old, nearly useless Siri — Apple will reportedly upgrade the iPhone’s voice assistant into an AI-powered chatbot with iOS 27. Users will supposedly be able to converse with the new Siri, not just give it orders.
Apple works on AI wearable with mics, cameras and more
An AI pin is reportedly on the drawing board at Apple. The hands-free device might may change the future of wearable technology.
Why Apple faces new pressure to raise iPhone and Mac prices
Apple is likely to struggle to get a critical component for all its products this year, which might force it raise prices.
MacBook Pros disappear from stores — here’s why
Speed up your Mac workflow with Hot Corners, the feature pro users swear by
Hot Corners on the Mac work like shortcuts for your mouse. Just throw your mouse cursor to the corner of the screen to trigger a shortcut.
Listener Question
Hands-on with a folding iPhone mock-up: This thing is weird
How these brilliantly lit setups strike a mood for work or gaming
Proper desk lighting can make or break a Mac setup when it comes to boosting productivity, setting a mood or gaming like you mean it.
RGB hues bathe Beatles-themed retro Apple rig in otherworldly light
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Gemini-powered Siri & Folding iPhone hands-on!
15 januari 2026 · 57 min
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This week: Google’s Gemini is officially powering next-gen Siri, Apple overhauls all its pro apps, details on OpenAI’s first hardware product, and we go hands-on with a folding iPhone model!
This week’s stories:
It’s official — Google Gemini will power Siri’s major AI overhaul
Google’s Gemini AI is now set to power the long-promised overhaul of Apple’s Siri voice assistant, turning months of speculation into confirmation after Apple made the partnership official in a statement released Monday.
Gemini-powered Siri reportedly will gain these capabilities
New Apple Creator Studio subscription gives you 6 incredible apps for low price
Apple Creator Studio bundles 6 big-time apps into a subscription, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro.
OpenAI’s first device might take on AirPods
OpenAI’s first consumer product may be AI-powered earbuds, designed by Jony Ive and positioned as a direct AirPods rival.
Hands-on with a folding iPhone mock-up: This thing is weird
I got my hands on a model, and have lots of thoughts — if the folding iPhone looks anything like this, it’ll be weird.
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Would you put a sticker on a folding iPhone?
9 januari 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
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This week: The cutting-edge tech we expect to see in the folding iPhone, the hot new trend that beautifies your big camera bump, the weirdest auction of old Apple tat ever, a brand new app that’ll keep you fit, and the best Mac setup of 2025.
This week’s stories:
Samsung teases the foldable iPhone’s biggest upgrade
At CES 2026, Samsung showcased a crease-less folding OLED panel that might be headed for Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
Decorating your iPhone with tiny stickers is 2026’s hot new trend
Personalize your iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau with stickers. Lots of people are doing it in fun and creative ways.
This is the weirdest auction of Steve Jobs memorabilia we’ve ever seen
Some rather strange Steve Jobs memorabilia is up for auction, showcasing unique items related to the Apple co-founder.
New fitness app Reps & Sets 26 gets serious about strength training
Designed exclusively for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, strength-training app Reps & Sets 26 was developed by a long-time Cult of Mac writer.
Reps & Sets 26 on the App Store
Top 10 Apple setups of 2025
Cult of Mac's top 10 Apple setups of 2025 excel in raw computing power, aesthetic beauty, functional innovation — or all three.
Turn your M4 Mac mini into a small-but-mighty ‘Mac Pro’
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Everything Coming from Apple in 2026!
31 december 2025 · 56 min
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This week: Our look ahead at what’s coming in 2026 — and we’ll bring some forgotten Apple products back from the dead.
This week’s stories:
15 new products to expect from Apple in 2026
Apple is preparing a wave of new products for 2026, including a folding iPhone, powerful new Macs, refreshed iPads and new smart home gear.
Spigen Classic C1 Mac mini stand
New LG displays
Dead Apple product draft:
iPod Hi-Fi
AirPort Extreme
Apple LaserWriter
iPod touch
12-inch MacBook
Apple Watch Edition
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SuperDrive
Apple II
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Apple in 2025: 👍 or 👎? (CultCast #731)
24 december 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
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This is the last show with Leander, Lewis and Griffin — we’re here to review the biggest news stories, rumors, leaks and madness of 2025. We’re going to talk about everything that happened in 2025 in extreme detail and wonderful nuance. Specifically, of Apple.
This week’s stories:
2025 was huge for Apple — here’s why
In this end-of-year roundup, we’ve gathered the most ground-breaking rumors, consequential news and biggest surprises of 2025.
Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone
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Introducing the new Cult of Mac podcast
21 december 2025 · 1 min
Introducing the new Cult of Mac podcast, coming January 1st (probably). Lees meer
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