Great news about the folding iPhone and M5 iPad Pro (CultCast #709)
Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week, Graham joins Leander and Griffin yet again to talk about the folding iPhone, the biggest little change coming to the M5 iPad Pro, more changes in iOS 26, tips for running with your Apple Watch and why we all lust for a colorful iPhone!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.coEasily 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:iOS 27 could have a surprising focusiOS 27 developers will reportedly concentrate on a user interface revamp needed for the folding iPhone coming in 2026.M5 iPad Pro might tackle Face ID’s biggest weaknessApple will reportedly add a second portrait camera to the iPad Pro refresh this year, enabling Face ID to work in portrait orientation.iOS 26 beta 4: All the new features and changesThe fourth iOS 26 beta tweaks the Liquid Glass design again, increasing the transparency once more.
Send us a text!This week, Graham joins Leander and Griffin to talk about when we can expect the M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and MacBook Air, M4 iPad Air, iPhone 17e and new Studio Display! Also: All iPhone 17 colors leaked, the health metric you should be paying attention to, a great new Mac app, plus our weekly setup and listener question.This episode supported by:The Apple Core podcast, where Graham and Charlie explore the story behind a different Apple product, and consider what it tells us about where the company may be heading next. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and check out applecorepod.com.This week’s stories:M5 MacBook Pro could be pushed back to 2026A rumor says Apple won’t get the next-generation MacBook Pro with the upcoming M5 processor out this autumn, as had been expected.Next iPad Pro could be Apple’s first device with M5 chipApple's next iPad Pro refresh, rumored to launch this October, could again stand out for debuting with a new M-series chip.New report confirms all iPhone Series 17 color optionsA new report confirms all iPhone Series 17 color options, citing internal Apple documents. It's the most diverse selection in years.LG 5K monitor pairs beautifully with Studio DisplayToday's Mac Studio setup pairs an LG 5K display for Mac with a Studio Display. The user couldn't be happier.Longplay: Album Player for MacBrowse your collection like you would your wall of CDs or vinyls. Longplay filters out singles and scattered tracks to give you a visual grid of just the albums you truly own.
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Apple’s next CEO + Dialing back Liquid Glass? (CultCast #707)
Send us a text!This week, Leander and Griffin are joined by Graham Bower to talk about the latest iPhone 17 leaks, Jeff Williams stepping down and what that means for Apple’s next CEO, toning down Liquid Glass in iOS 26, how to vibe code to make your next iOS app, a perplexing user setup, MacBook Pro buying advice… and a review of an exciting handheld video game console!This episode supported by:The Cult of Mac Today Newsletter. Get all the top stories, Leander’s daily musings, top tweets, the daily wallpaper, inspirational Steve Jobs quote and vote in our reader polls — all delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.comThis week’s stories:iPhone 17 leak teases Pro-exclusive design upgradesThe upcoming iPhone 17 series may pack big design changes, at least on the Pro models, with the base variant featuring subtle changes.Majin Bu: iPhone 17 Air Could Be Available in 4 New Color OptionsJeff Williams stepping down as Apple COOJeff Williams, whose role as COO put him charge of Apple’s global operations since 2010, will retire later this year.Why this dark horse candidate could be Apple’s next CEOEverything new in iOS 26 Beta 3iOS 26 beta 3 tweaks the Liquid Glass design, making the UI elements frosty to improve readability while making multiple smaller changes.Vibe codingReps & SetsApple’s Swift tutorials in Swift PlaygroundSwiftUI tutorialsApple’s Human Computer Interaction guidelinesCursor IDEApple Developer ProgramYamaha studio monitors power MacBook Pro rig’s soundFor MacBook setup speakers, you can do worse than this user's Yamaha studio monitors. And his headphones and audio interfaces impress, too.Under Review
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The MacBook is finally coming BackBook! (CultCast #706)
Send us a text!This week, the MacBook might be coming back as Apple’s cheapest laptop ever! Also: Apple might be borrowing Claude or ChatGPT to power Siri, details on the next three years of Apple Vision headsets, the best Apple Watch faces, what to do when you’re low on iCloud storage, and a new Under Review!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.comFactor Meals. Treat yourself to Factor’s delicious, high-quality, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door. Head over to FactorMeals.com/CultCast50off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.Easily 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:Apple may launch its most affordable MacBook yet next yearApple could launch a more affordable MacBook early next year with a 13-inch display and an A18 Pro chipset.Apple might rely on AI rivals to make Siri smarterApple’s struggle to develop artificial intelligence might reach the point where the company needs to outsource Siri to an AI partner.Lighter, cheaper Vision Air could rescue Apple’s headset dreamThe Vision Air is reportedly on the drawing board. This more affordable version might revive Apple’s flagging AR headset sales.These are the best and coolest Apple Watch facesIf you want to spice up and individualize your Apple Watch, here are the best and coolest faces out of the dozens of options.Long live Apple’s late great iPod Hi-Fi stereoSure, HomePod and HomePod mini are amazing, but this man-shed MacBook user insists iPod Hi-Fi is the best speaker Apple ever made.Listener QuestionsClever Cleaner iPhone storage cleanup app: Free to use and free of ads, forever!Under Review: Portable CarPlay screens7" Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay10" Touchscreen Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay6.8" Foldable Touchscreen Car Display with Apple CarPlay
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Get ready for the M5 iPad Pro — and R.I.P. Dynamic Island (CultCast #705)
Send us a text!This week, Sam Henri Gold joins Leander and Griffin to talk iOS 26 Beta 2, future iPhones without a screen cutout, folding iPads, M5 iPads and more!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.comThis week’s stories:iPhone may not get rid of its camera cutout for 5 yearsThe gradual process of reducing the size of the iPhone screen cutout allegedly won’t be complete until 2030.Get a sneak peek at the entire iPhone 17 seriesDon’t wait until September to see the four models in the iPhone 17 series. Rumors include a “glamour shot” of them posing for the camera.iPadOS 26 paves the way for super-size folding iPadiPadOS 26 is a huge step toward Apple making a folding iPad, while the company shows no interest in putting macOS on a foldable tablet.Why you should expect an M5 iPad Pro this fallComponents for the M5 iPad Pro are already in production, and the next generation of Apple’s tablet could be mere moths away.iOS 26 beta 2: All the new features and changesiOS 26 beta 2 brings subtle refinements, visual tweaks. and small usability improvements. Find out everything that’s new here.
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