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• What’s really happening with Apple Intelligence? (CultCast #704)

  Send us a text!This week, Graham, Charlie and Leander are still here to ask, what the heck is going on with Apple Intelligence? Also: visionOS 26 features, the complicated situation of iPad repairability, the small demand for folding iPhones, and the great hidden features in iOS 26!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.This week’s stories:Wait for AI-enhanced Siri stretches out almost a yearThe release date for the AI-enhanced version of the Siri voice assistant will likely come in spring 2026, a year later than expected.Apple Intelligence in iOS 26Third-party apps can build custom AI features on top of Apple’s custom Foundation model. This will let developers use the powerful on-device capabilities for free, rather than spend money on an expensive third-party service.visionOS 26 brings spatial widgets, better Personas and new accessoriesvisionOS 26 will bring spatial widgets, better Personas, new accessories, Look to Scroll and so much more to the powerful headset.iFixit: Apple Finally Admits That The iPad Is A Beast To RepairOn May 29, the iPad joined the Self Service Repair Program. And the documentation they released confirms what we’ve always known: the iPad is a nightmare to repair.Folding iPhone could stay a niche product for yearsProduction of the long-awaited folding iPhone reportedly begins in a few months, but Apple will only make a few million of them.Apple Core: iOS 7 - the battle for the future of software designiOS 7 represented more than just a fresh new look. It marked a major shift in Cupertino’s design philosophy, which arose from a bitter boardroom bust-up between two of Steve Jobs’ most trusted lieutenants.Hidden iOS 26 features Apple didn’t talk about at WWDC25While Apple highlighted iOS 26’s major features during the WWDC25 keynote, many meaningful quality-of-life improvements flew under the radar. Here are some of the smaller, hidden features in iOS 26 that you shouldn’t miss.

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• Liquid Glass, iOS + macOS 26 and ALL the WWDC25 news! (CultCast #703)

  Send us a text!Leander, Graham and Charlie join us again to break down all the WWDC25 announcements — Liquid Glass, iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26 — and review our prediction game results!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:Liquid Glass: Apple’s biggest design refresh everLiquid Glass is the name of Apple's new interface design across all its platforms, and is the company's most ambitious design effort in decades.iOS 26 sports striking redesign, smarter AI, better cross-platform integrationApple showcased iOS 26 at WWDC25. Its striking design changes, enhanced AI and improved platform integration transform how we use iPhone.iOS 26 reimagines the Phone app with Call Screening and Hold AssistiPhone gets Live Translation plus more modest AI enhancementsAI updates bring new tricks to Apple Maps, Music, Wallet and more across devicesNew Apple Games app centralizes play across iPhone, iPad and MacwatchOS 26 wants to be your new workout buddyThe Workout app gets the biggest makeover, featuring a new Workout Buddy that delivers personalized attaboy messages when you need a little extra mojo.tvOS 26 shines with new Liquid Glass designWith its glossy new look and some thoughtful tweaks, the tvOS 26 announcement at WWDC25 makes it look like a sweet (if minor) upgrade.macOS 26 Tahoe debuts with sleek design and smarter SpotlightmacOS 26 Tahoe brings Apple's new “Liquid Glass” look, makes Spotlight more powerful, and brings the Phone app to Mac for the first time.macOS Tahoe will be the last for Intel MacsiPadOS 26 makes iPad more Mac-like than everThe WWDC25 keynote unveils iPadOS 26, which lets Apple tablets act more like a Mac than ever before, including new options for app windows.The CultCast WWDC25 PredictionsCongratulations to listeners Michael Dennis and Ian Williamson for winning with 18 points.

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• Last-minute WWDC25 rumors + Our predictions! (CultCast #702)

  Send us a text!Submit your predictions hereThis week, we have a real blockbuster show with Leander, Graham and Charlie all joining us to talk about leaked iPhone details, Apple Intelligence, last-minute WWDC25 rumors… and our predictions for Monday’s keynote!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 Intelligence may take a backseat this WWDCApple doesn’t have as many Apple Intelligence features to announce this year at WWDC25 — here's what's coming.Apple dubs macOS 26 ‘Tahoe’ as company prepares major interface redesignIn a tradition of California place names going back to OS X Mavericks in 2013, Apple names macOS 26 after the famous Lake Tahoe.iOS 19 may turn your AirPods into a remote camera buttonApple will reportedly make the AirPods even better with iOS 19/iOS 26 by adding sleep new head gestures, sleep detection and more.Apple A20 chip will move to 2nm and bring the RAM insideThe A20 chip, which will power the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone, will use a new technology that integrates RAM inside the chip.All the sweet new watchOS features we expect at WWDC25What features will the next version of watchOS add to Apple Watch? A look at what's coming soon to your wrist at WWDC25.Apple Watch excels at some fitness tracking metrics, sucks at othersThe CultCast WWDC25 PredictionsFor the second time this year, it is time to lay out our Apple Event predictions.Submit your predictions here

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• 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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