Apple’s big rebranding coming at WWDC (CultCast #701)
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!This week, Apple’s making the big change we’ve wanted for years… also, Apple glasses are coming sooner than you think, future iPhones might get cameras with insane resolution, Game Center is coming back, and more of your listener voicemails!This episode supported by: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.comCultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.coThis week’s stories:Apple may switch all OS version numbers to yearsWith an announcement reportedly coming at WWDC25 on June 9, Apple may switch all OS names from version numbers to years.Apple fast-tracks its smart glasses for 2026 launchGet ready for Apple smart glasses in 2026. Take an early look at what the tech in these wearables will be capable of doing for their wearers.Future iPhone might go ultra high-res with 200MP cameraApple may equip future iPhones with a 200MP camera, as it internally tests such a sensor for the primary shooter.Apple plans to replace Game Center with new gaming-focused appA new cross-platform application developed by Apple will call attention to games on iPhone, Mac and even Apple TV.How to keep your iPhone battery from going to crapThere are a few simple changes you can make that will preserve your iPhone battery health for many years of loyal service.YouTube videoListener voicemails
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Jony Ive + OpenAI take on Apple! (CultCast #700)
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!This week: Jony Ive’s new best friend, Sam Altman, bought his secretive startup for $6.5 billion! What are they working on? Also: The next big steps for Apple Intelligence and Siri.This episode supported by: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.comEasily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/CultCast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.This week’s stories:Jony Ive, Sam Altman tease mysterious prototype as OpenAI buys ioAs OpenAI buys io, honchos Sam Altman and Jony Ive vaguely tease a mystery prototype in a video and webpage announcement.New details leak about Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s coming ‘AI companions’OpenAI CEO Sam Altman details his company's ambitious plan to produce 100 million AI devices "fully aware of a user's surroundings and life."Apple plans to open AI models to third-party developersApple plans to open AI models to third-party developers in hopes of spurring a lot more app development around Apple Intelligence.Apple isn’t as far behind in AI as some might fearApple might finally let you ditch Siri for a smarter assistant
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CarPlay Ultra is here + Major features coming at WWDC! (CultCast #699)
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!This week, we have the first details on the iPhone 20 — or will it be the iPhone XX? Also: CarPlay Ultra is HERE, major new features coming in iOS 19 and visionOS 3, and more listener voicemails!This episode supported by: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.comInsta360 X5 is the new flagship 360° camera from Insta360. To score a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase, head to store.insta360.comand use the promo code CultCast — available for the first 30 purchases only.This week’s stories:What to expect from the 20th anniversary iPhoneApple plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone with a fresh design: no cutouts on a truly edge-to-edge, curved screen.CarPlay Ultra finally arrives with complete dashboard makeover (for some)Apple's next-generation CarPlay experience is finally hitting the road — but only with Aston Martin for now.Apple unveils major accessibility upgrades coming soonApple accessibility upgrades coming later this year will help users with visual, hearing, mobility and cognitive challenges.visionOS 3 may let you scroll hands-free using your eyesThe next major update to visionOS could include eye scrolling, for navigating long lists and webpages entirely hands-free.Apple turns to AI to extend iPhone battery lifeApple’s iPhone AI battery innovations could significantly enhance efficiency, increasing time between recharges the smart way.Listener voicemailsM4 MacBook Air: Perfect for practically everybody
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Apple’s plans for iPhone 17, 18 and 19! (CultCast #698)
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!This week, we have rumors about the next THREE generations of iPhone! Also: The next generation of Apple silicon for AI server farms and AR glasses, and more of your listener voicemails!This episode supported by: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.comCultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.coThis week’s stories:Apple preps battery case for its sleekest iPhone yetTo offset the iPhone 17 Air's limited battery life, Apple will seemingly revive its Smart Battery Case accessory.Apple might shake up iPhone launch cycle in 2026Apple may not launch the regular iPhone 18 alongside its Pro and Air sibling in 2026, delaying its launch by a few months instead.Apple to launch larger iPhone 18 Air and foldable sequel in 2027To stay ahead of the competition, Apple plans to launch its premium iPhones in the fall, followed by the value-focused models in spring.Apple considers building AI search into SafariSoon, doing a search in the Safari web browser might get results from an AI like Perplexity rather than Google.Server chips in development will power Apple IntelligenceAmong other new processors, Apple currently plans new AI server chips to help power its growing Apple Intelligence platform.Apple looks into smart glassesWe may all someday wear Apple smart glasses with AI and camera capabilities. The company is reportedly laying the groundwork now.Listener voicemails
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Tim Cook’s ingenious plan to save you from tariffs (CultCast #697)
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!This week: Tim Cook’s plan to save you from tariffs on your next Apple purchase! Plus: The big upgrade the iPhone 17 Pro is sadly skipping, a weird new Apple website, major changes coming to the App Store — and more of your Speakpipe voicemails!This episode supported by: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.comEasily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/CultCast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Factor Meals. Treat yourself to Factor’s delicious, high-quality, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door. Head over to FactorMeals.com/CultCast50off and use offer code FactorPodcast to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.This week’s stories:Apple plans to make all US iPhones in IndiaApple reportedly wants to make all iPhones it sells in the United States in India by next year to avoid the U.S.-China tariff war.iPhone 17 Pro might miss out on major display upgradeDue to scaling challenges, the iPhone 17 Pro lineup will not get an anti-reflective display coating as initially rumored.Apple soft-launches all-in-one site to follow celebsThe new Apple Snapshot celebrity website popped up Tuesday, showing fans celebs' work across Apple services. But it's weirdly limited so far.Despite tariff turmoil, Wall Street expects good news from AppleGet ready for the Apple financial results announcement: Wall Street anticipates a revenue increase despite trade challenges.Judge blasts Apple for willfully defying App Store’s anti-competition rulingApple willfully violated a court order limiting its anti-competitive App Store practices and taking commission on external transactions.Listener voicemailsGriffin’s guide on how to quit iCloud
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