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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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Loads of iPhone 17 leaks — the good and the bad… (CultCast #688)
Send us a text!This week, we have a bunch of iPhone rumors: the ugly camera bump on the iPhone 17 Pro, its new Apple Wi-Fi chip and details on the folding iPhone coming next year! Also, when the heck are we getting iOS 18.4 and the new MacBook Air?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.coTake 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:iPhone 17 Pro models might sport huge camera humpsNew CAD drawings show the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with huge camera humps that span the width of the phones’ backsides.iPhone 17 Pro’s video upgrades could make your camera obsoleteiPhone 17 to use Apple’s Wi-Fi chip for enhanced connectivityApart from the iPhone 17 Air, Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup will use its in-house Wi-Fi chip for enhanced connectivity.Folding iPhone won’t suffer from unsightly screen creaseApple reportedly moves toward production of a folding iPhone after solving a key problem by eliminating an ugly screen crease.iOS 18.4 beta 1: All the new features and changesThe first iOS 18.4 beta 1 packs plenty of changes, including new Apple Intelligence features — although the revamped Siri is still missing.Apple’s AI-powered Visual Intelligence tool heads for iPhone 15 ProGood news for iPhone 15 Pro users: It seems Visual Intelligence won’t be reserved for only the iPhone 16 series for much longer.Apple gears up for M4 MacBook Air launch in MarchApple's 2025 MacBook Air refresh is around the corner, with the company preparing the retail channel for a March launch.
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