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The next big leaps for iPad and Apple Watch! (CultCast #693)
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!This week, Apple is getting ready to launch the M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro! Also, the future of Apple Health, the weird prototype Apple Watch and big news for iPhone game emulation. Finally: a surprise product unboxing and hands-on!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 and use offer code FactorPodcast 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 preps M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro launch for later this yearApple's M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pros are reportedly all set to go official later this year, with modest spec bumps but few external changes.Apple plans to put an AI health coach on your devicesReady for an Apple AI health coach? The company may combine a revamped Health app with a sort of digital doctor within a year.Apple Watch 10 prototype reveals mysterious new health sensorAn Apple Watch 10 prototype shows a different health sensor array than the production model. Could it be long-awaited glucose monitoring?Delta emulator adds live online multiplayer for Nintendo DS gamesWith a new update, Delta iOS game emulator adds live online multiplayer functionality, delighting retro mobile gaming fans everywhere.Mystery product unboxingWatch this segment of the livestream on YouTubeAftershow: Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo Direct announcement
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BIG iOS 19 and Apple Watch leaks + Apple makes WWDC25 official! (CultCast #692)
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!WWDC25 is on the calendar for June 9th — what might we see? The major iOS 19 redesign that Jon Prosser leaked! Also, weird rumors about the Apple Watch, a surprise new feature for AirPods Max and more listener Speakpipe messages!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 Mac Studio, Studio Display, iPhone 15 Pro, 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:Griffin’s new purchase (spoilers)Prepare to see the future of iOS and macOS at WWDC25 on June 9Apple revealed on Tuesday that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) runs from June 9 to June 13, 2025.iOS 19 leak showcases visionOS-inspired glassy designA YouTube video gives us our alleged first look at iOS 19's big visual revamp, which takes inspiration from visionOS.Apple preps future Apple Watch with AI-powered cameraFuture Apple Watch models might feature a camera and leverage AI-driven Visual Intelligence to deliver contextual, relevant information.iPhone 17 Pro’s upgraded cameras could enable 8K video recordingiPhone 17 Pro may finally catch up to Android flagships and offer 8K video recording, leading to a 4× jump in the video resolution.Surprise! Lossless audio comes to AirPods Max with USB-CApple just promised to upgrade the latest AirPods Max version with lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio.Listener voicemailsAI InsideIntelligent MachinesSECRETS… (CCOT #17)
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Our FULL deep dive on the new MacBook Air, Mac Studio and iPad Air! (CultCast #691)
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!This week, Griffin’s reviews of the new iPad Air and MacBook Air, Erfon pores over Mac Studio benchmarks… and Lewis is here, too. Also: Siri’s NEW new management, Apple’s two new displays in the works, and the next mind-blowing AirPods Pro feature — and 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.comTake back control of your personal information and reduce the risk of spam, scams and identity theft with Incogni. Get 60% off an annual plan with code CULTCAST at incogni.com/cultcastEasily 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:Reviews and benchmarks:M3 iPad Air review on Cult of Mac and YouTubeM4 MacBook Air review on Cult of Mac and YouTubeM3 Ultra boosts Mac Studio performance by 30%New Siri boss tasked with turning around floundering AI upgradeDevelopment of the AI-enhanced Siri is now under the management of an Apple executive who already launched a major product for the company.MacRumors: Apple working on mystery new displayApple is rumored to be planning a second-generation Studio Display with mini-LED backlighting — and an additional mystery monitor.iOS 19 could transform your AirPods into real-time translatoriOS 19 could add a handy new feature to the AirPods, enabling live translation of conversations in real time.And finally, listener voicemails!The Mac & Forth Show
Send us a text!Send us a voicemail!This week, details on the biggest iOS redesign since iOS 7 and the folding iPhone! Also, our first impressions of the new MacBook Air and iPad Air, and Apple delaying The New Siri again…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.comTake back control of your personal information and reduce the risk of spam, scams and identity theft with Incogni. Get 60% off an annual plan with code CULTCAST at incogni.com/cultcastThis week’s stories:MacBook Air and iPad Air hands-onApple’s first foldable iPhone could cost a fortuneApple's first folding iPhone could arrive in Q4 2026 with a book-style design, titanium alloy chassis, and dual rear cameras.The Verge: The CEO of Huawei’s consumer group photographed using a tri-fold deviceiOS 19 and macOS 16 might bring massive redesignsGet ready for major changes in iOS 19 and macOS 17. Apple supposedly plans to change the look and feel of many operating system features.When it comes to making Siri smarter, the struggle is realApple says the smarter Siri promised at WWDC24 is delayed, confirming previous rumors. We might see promised upgrades "in the coming year."Apple’s iPad-like smart home hub gets significantly delayed
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New Mac Studio, new MacBook Air, new iPad Air, new iPad! (CultCast #689)
Send us a text!This week, Apple dropped iPads and Macs galore — we’re talking ALL the details on the iPad Air, iPad 11, MacBook Air M4 and Mac Studio! Also: iOS 18.4 beta 2 and Griffin’s review of the iPhone 16e. (Remember that?)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 Mac Studio, Studio Display, iPhone 15 Pro, 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.coFactor Meals. Treat yourself to Factor’s delicious, high-quality, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door. Head over to FactorMeals.com/FactorPodcast and use offer code FactorPodcast to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.This week’s stories:John Gruber versus Mark Gurman:Gruber/Daring Fireball: Your Source for Scoops Half a Day Before They’re Announced PubliclyGurman/X: “You mean 11 months ago”Gruber/Daring Fireball: Who Cares About Getting News That’s True When You’re Getting It FastSteve Troughton-Smith/Mastodon: “Always funny when multiple Apple outlets try to assassinate somebody's character simultaneously out of the blue”MacBook Air gets the M4 treatment, lower price and stunning new colorApple revises the MacBook Air with the M4 chip. It comes in a beautiful new sky blue color, at an even lower price point.2025 Mac Studio launches as ‘the most powerful Mac ever’The 2025 Mac Studio is here, with either M4 Max or (surprise!) M3 Ultra processors.iPad Air gets an M3 speed boost and new Magic KeyboardApple's new iPad Air is here with an M3 chip for better performance and a revamped Magic Keyboard.iPad 11 chip upgrade does not bring Apple IntelligenceApple's entry-level tablet gets a faster processor and more storage.iOS 18.4 beta 2: All the new features and changesiOS 18.4 beta 2 brings Visual Intelligence to iPhone 15 Pro, new emoji and the Vision Pro app.iPhone 16e: Lightweight power in a beautiful package [Review]YouTube videoOhsnap! Snap Grip Luxe
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