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  • This week, next-gen AirPods Pro with IR cameras that’ll do… what, exactly? We also have more details on the cheaper Vision Pro, a hidden feature in your iPad Magic Keyboard and an all-new Under Review!

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    This week’s stories:

    Future AirPods could use IR cameras for in-air gesture control

    Apple could equip a future AirPods variant with camera modules. The earbuds may incorporate an IR camera, like the one Apple uses for iPhone’s Face ID.

    Vision Pro:

    Vision Pro might not get Apple Intelligence until 2025 MacRumors: Apple Likely Planning to Use Bigger, Lower Resolution Displays for Cheaper Vision Headset

    Apple will get a board observer seat at OpenAI later this year

    Apple Inc. will get an observer role on OpenAI’s board as part of a landmark agreement announced last month, further tightening ties between the once-unlikely partners.

    How to find the iPad Magic Keyboard’s hidden backlight

    Some people complain that the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad doesn’t have a backlight for the keyboard. Turns out it actually does have one, but the controls aren’t where you might expect.

    Apple Watch can detect leading cause of heart attacks, doctor says

    The Apple Watch can detect a leading cause of heart attacks — an unadvertised capability that could have big implications for health monitoring — according to a Dutch doctor.

    The 8 weirdest unreleased Apple products

    Apple only shows off its finished products, which makes the company’s secret prototypes and early concepts all the more fascinating. Even if you’re well-versed in Apple history, these alternate-history unreleased Apple products will intrigue and confuse.

    Under Review:

    Soundpeats Air4 Pro Nintendo Switch OLED Model
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  • This week, details on the cheaper Apple Vision Pro, leaked Apple Watch Series 10, more new features in iOS 18, and why Apple Intelligence isn’t coming to the European Union!

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    Leaked Apple Watch Series 10 renders reveal bigger display

    Alleged CAD renders of the Apple Watch Series 10 have leaked online, revealing its 2-inch display.

    Apple’s cheaper Vision headset might require a tethered iPhone or Mac

    The company’s engineers are struggling to reduce costs without affecting the headset’s key features.

    iOS 18 beta 2: All the new features and changes

    Following a two-week gap since the first iOS 18 beta release, Apple seeded the second developer beta of the OS. The new build packs many more features missing from the initial release. YouTube: How to Make a Great Custom Home Screen

    MacRumors: iOS 18 to Bring These 5 New Features to AirPods Pro

    iOS 18 promises to make your AirPods Pro experience better with a handful of sophisticated new capabilities that draw from machine learning improvements and AI enhancements.

    Your iPhone will soon work better with third-party displays and batteries

    Apple will improve support for third-party iPhone displays and batteries later this year.

    Bloomberg: Apple Won’t Roll Out Apple Intelligence to EU Over Regulatory Concerns

    Apple Inc. is withholding a raft of new technologies from hundreds of millions of consumers in the European Union, citing concerns posed by the bloc’s regulatory attempts to rein in Big Tech.
  • This week, rumors are swirling of a cheaper Vision Air, a thinner Apple Watch and faster M4 Macs! Also, we’ll dive deep into the iOS 18 Developer Beta so you don’t have to.

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    This week’s stories:

    Cheaper Apple Vision AR headset might launch next year

    A cheaper version of Apple’s Vision augmented reality headset has reportedly been fast-tracked. The goal is supposedly to have the scaled-back device on the market by next year.

    Apple Watch Series 10 could get larger but thinner

    The Apple Watch Series 10 might adopt a thinner design with a bigger display. Reportedly, Apple will bump the chassis size from 41mm and 45mm to 45mm and 49mm.

    M4 MacBook Pro could launch before 2024 ends

    Apple could refresh its MacBook Pro lineup with M4 chips as soon as Q4 2024. Based on supply-chain checks, panel shipments for the 14-inch and 16-inch models will start in Q3 2024.

    Hands-on with iOS 18: Impressive but incomplete

    After spending a few days trying out all the new features in iOS 18, I think it really is one of the biggest updates in a long time. However, hands-on testing shows there’s a lot that needs cleaned up before September, when it’s expected to ship.

    11 hidden iOS 18 features Apple did not tell you about

    Here’s a roundup of all the little changes and useful features in iOS 18.

    MoviePass, MovieCrash

    MoviePass, MovieCrash chronicles the visionary mission of its cofounders, its impressive early success as an innovative movie ticketing model, and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed.
  • What a show — this week, our reactions to Apple Intelligence, iOS 18 and ALL the WWDC announcements!

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    This week’s stories:

    Apple Intelligence:

    AI-powered Siri is the new face of Apple Intelligence Image Playground and Genmoji bring AI images to iMessage and more Platforms State of the Union explains Apple Intelligence and new OS features

    Major iOS 18 update packs cool iPhone customization features

    “iOS 18 is a big release that delivers more ways to customize your iPhone, stay connected and relive special moments,” said Craig Federighi. Messages app gets satellite connectivity in iOS 18, plus emoji Tapbacks Customizing iPhone and iPad Home Screen just got much easier iOS 18’s Control Center gets a lot more customizable and powerful Safari surfaces web page highlights, summaries and video control AirPods Pro will let you answer calls by nodding your head Passwords app turns iCloud Keychain into a full-fledged password manager

    Apple’s Calculator app finally comes to iPad

    The official Apple Calculator application is headed for iPad. It’s a feature missing from the tablet since its launch in 2010 but iPadOS 18 will include one.

    macOS Sequoia brings iPhone and Mac closer than ever

    iPhone mirroring enables you to wirelessly mirror your iPhone’s display on your Mac with just a tap.

    visionOS 2 brings Spatial Photos, bigger Mac Virtual Display and other niceties

    visionOS 2, the first major update to the Vision platform, will bring Spatial Photos, a rearrangeable Home View, a bigger Mac Virtual Display, new gestures and other nice quality-of-life improvements.

    The CultCast WWDC24 Predictions

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  • This week, $NVDA has overtaken $AAPL, iPhone 16 Pro could have some crazy new display tech, last minute iOS 18 rumors, and we lay out our WWDC predictions!

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    Marvel’s What If…? shows off the promise of spatial gaming

    Marvel Studios’ new What If…? An Immersive Story is a free app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset that combines interactivity with storytelling in a brand-new way.

    iOS 18 leaks:

    Expect Settings revamp, Control Center tweaks in iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 iMessage could let you animate words in texts in iOS 18

    ‘I’m a Mac’ actor returns with lamest PC ad yet

    In the new Qualcomm ad, which promotes the company’s new Snapdragon X Elite chips, Long works on his MacBook at a kitchen table. Notifications keep popping up all around his head. He swats them away with irritation. Then he types in a Google search: “Where can I find a Snapdragon-powered PC?” Watch the ad on YouTube

    Fight over blood oxygen feature cuts into Apple Watch sales

    Apple Watch shipments dropped almost 20% year over year in the first quarter of 2024. Market analysts blame some of the decline on Apple being temporarily forced to halt sales.

    iPhone 16 Pro’s display could sport seriously small bezels

    The iPhone 16 Pro could sport the world’s slimmest bezels on a smartphone. Its borders will apparently measure just 1.2mm, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max having even slimmer bezels at 1.15mm.

    Apple’s market cap passes $3 trillion … but so does Nvidia’s

    Apple, which spent years as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, is now in third place.

    The CultCast WWDC24 Predictions

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  • This week, details on WEIRD new features in iOS 18, exciting news for the iPad mini, a peek at Apple’s secret iPhone testing lab, and an all-new What We’re Into!

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    iOS 18 could bring new Home Screen personalization options

    iOS 18 reportedly will let iPhone users change app icon colors on the Home Screen. Plus, they would be able to put the icons anywhere they want.

    iOS 18 could feature generative AI-powered custom emoji tool

    Apple might use generative AI in iOS 18 to allow iPhone users to create custom emojis, letting them express themselves just the way they want.

    Slim new Find My tracking card recharges via MagSafe

    The slim new Nomad Tracking Card works with Apple’s Find My app on your devices and recharges via MagSafe to help you keep tabs on your wallet, purse or other valuables, Nomad said Tuesday.

    Give your Mac a makeover with custom icons

    A great way to personalize your Mac is with custom Mac folder icons. In fact, you can change any icon on your Mac to customize it to your taste.

    Soaked! Take a peek at how Apple tests iPhone water resistance.

    Marques Brownlee recently visited Apple product durability testing labs that try to make sure products like iPhone can resist water ingress and take a few bumps and shakes, among other mild tortures.

    What We’re Into

    Griffin: Alice Merton on Apple Music and Spotify , a relatively unknown musician with a distinctive style and excellent live performances. La Regola Dell'amico , a bizarre and incredibly catchy Italian pop song from, like, 20 years ago. Lewis: The Righteous Gemstones , a show about the horrible televangelists running a megachurch. Erfon: Toast of London and What We Do In The Shadows , comedies starring Matt Berry that are really funny, if the viral clips on TikTok are to be believed.
  • This week, we’re talking all the nitty gritty details on the iPad Pro, the AI features coming in iOS 18 — what’s coming and what’s missing — and the weird iPhone rumors. And what did Apple pick as the best album of all time?

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    This week’s stories:

    Take a deep dive into the best parts of M4 iPad Pro [Review]

    What stands out most about Apple’s new tablet is that it’s noticeably lighter and visibly thinner than its predecessors without compromising any of the other features. The screen looks better, the performance has improved, and battery life is unaffected. It really is amazing.

    All the AI features headed for iPhone, Mac and iPad

    Artificial intelligence-powered features are likely to make iOS 18, macOS 15 and iPadOS 18 the biggest upgrades to Apple’s platforms in many years.

    Siri could get a more conversational voice in iOS 18

    Apple reportedly will make Siri’s voice more conversational in iOS 18. Plus, the voice assistant will gain several “proactive intelligence” features that will help in daily life.

    Apple leaker floats iPhone 16 and 16 Pro color predictions

    This year’s iPhone 16 Pro models could trade the blue for a new rose titanium shade, which should resemble pink, while retaining the other colors. As for the iPhone 16 and its Plus sibling, Kuo predicts they will launch in black, green, pink, blue and white.

    Future iPhone might go super slim

    Apple reportedly found ways to “significantly” slim down the iPhone. The result will reportedly be part of the iPhone 17 series when it reaches customers next year, according to The Information.

    WTF??? Apple chose this as the best album of all time?

    Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums is a 21st-century ranking of the greatest records ever made, crafted by Apple Music’s team of experts alongside a select group of artists, songwriters, producers and other industry professionals. Sign up for Cult of Mac Today at newsletters.cultofmac.com

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    Griffin: MagEasy Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Erfon: TuneBlade
  • This week, we have over two years of rumors — Apple’s plans for Siri and AI, what’s coming in iOS 18, the new lineup of the iPhone 17, the first folding iPhone and MacBook, and who will be the next Apple CEO!

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    This week’s stories:

    Apple using AI to make Siri more useful

    Siri supposedly won’t become a general-purpose chatbot. It’ll be focused on better handling the sort of tasks iPhone users need. New York Times: Apple Will Revamp Siri to Catch Up to Its Chatbot Competitors

    iOS 17.5 helps detect unwanted Bluetooth tracking tags

    iOS 17.5 was released on Monday this week. It features Bluetooth tracker detection for third-party devices, a new daily word game in Apple News+ and the new Pride Lock screen.

    Apple showcases amazing new accessibility features like Eye Tracking

    In a press release on Wednesday, Apple showcased some remarkable new accessibility features for people with disabilities that are coming in iOS 18.

    Could John Ternus equal Tim Cook and Steve Jobs as Apple CEO?

    John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, reportedly sits at the top of the list to step into Tim Cook’s shoes when the current Apple CEO steps down.

    iPhone 17 lineup might feature ‘more complex’ designs, smaller Dynamic Island

    Apple reportedly plans some big design changes for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. The changes include an iPhone 17 Slim, a smaller Dynamic Island and a “more complex” aluminum design.

    First folding iPhone could launch in 2026

    Jeff Pu also says the first iPhone with a folding screen will go into production in 2026. This is the second such report in recent months, and could be a sign that Apple is really ready to move ahead with the product.

    MacBook with 20-inch folding display could launch as early as 2025

    According to Jeff Pu from Haitong International Securities, a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook will go into production near the end of 2025.
  • This week, you know what’s up — it’s ALL about the new iPads! The surprises, the disappointments, the questions answered. But most importantly… who won the prediction game?

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    This week’s stories:

    Apple supersizes iPad Air with 13-inch model

    The new iPad Air is available with a gigantic 13-inch display for the first time. The new iPad Airs run on the M2 processor, which Apple says is 50% faster than the M1 chip in the 2022 iPad Air and three times faster than the fourth-gen iPad Air with the A14 Bionic chip.

    iPad Pro upgraded with beautiful OLED display, M4 chip

    The 2024 iPad Pro is the first with an OLED screen and — shocking! — it runs on the Apple M4 processor. Yes, the iPad Pro beat the Mac to Apple's latest chip! First M4 iPad Pro benchmarks show 21% performance increase over M3 Steve Troughton-Smith on Mastodon Apple’s ‘Crush!’ ad touting new iPad Pro draws ire Apple Pencil Pro adds ‘squeeze’ gesture, haptic feedback, Find My and more New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro features a bigger glass trackpad with haptic feedback

    iPad 10 gets a much-deserved price cut

    Alongside the M4 iPad Pros and M2 iPad Air, Apple announced a price drop for the 10th-generation iPad. The tablet now costs $349, making it $100 cheaper than before.

    Updated Pro apps:

    Final Cut Pro adds live multi-camera recording Logic Pro updates bring powerful new tools for music-makers

    “Let Loose” Prediction Results

  • This week, our predictions for the “Let Loose” iPad keynote on Tuesday! Also, some last-minute rumors of an M4 chip, alternate app stores are officially coming to iPad too, and new iOS 18 features!

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    This week’s stories:

    Upcoming OLED iPad Pro might feature next-gen M4 chip

    Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Pro reportedly will begin the company’s shift into AI hardware. The new tablets could sport the next-gen M4 chip to power all the AI features.

    EU labeling iPad a ‘gatekeeper’ will bring major changes to iPadOS

    The iPad joined the European Union’s list of “gatekeeper” platforms Monday. The designation requires Apple to make the same sorts of sweeping changes to iPadOS that the company already made to iPhone, including allowing sideloading of applications.

    iOS 18 might revamp many built-in iPhone apps

    Apple could upgrade many of iPhone’s built-in apps with iOS 18 later this year. Reportedly, this includes Notes, Mail, Photos, and Fitness. AppleInsider: Apple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders

    iPhone charger with built-in battery pack looks totally sci-fi

    How many times have you rushed out the door with a battery pack for your iPhone, only to discover the battery is dead as a doornail? SwitchEasy’s 2-in-1 Portal solves that. This stylish MagSafe battery pack stand includes a portable power pack that is always charged and ready to go.

    The CultCast ‘Let Loose’ Predictions

    For the first time in 2024, The CultCast prediction game is here as we lay down our judgements on next week’s “Let Loose” iPad event. Listener score sheet
  • This week, surprise! iPads are finally coming with an Apple Event — we have all the details! Also, big news for iOS 18, capacitive buttons are making a comeback on the iPhone, and the huge Apple Watch redesign we’re all dreaming for!

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    This week’s stories:

    Surprise! Apple sets May 7 event to launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air

    Apple just invited the world to a May 7 product-launch event with the theme “Let Loose.” What new features to expect in Apple Pencil 3 Say goodbye to hopes for mini-LED iPad Air

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    iOS 18 AI features could run entirely on-device

    Apple’s large language model that will power iOS 18’s AI features could run entirely locally. This would prioritize user privacy and offer faster response times.

    Calculator app for iPad might finally launch in iPadOS 18

    In a long-overdue move, Apple reportedly will integrate a Calculator app into the iPad operating system.

    Why iPhone 16 might dump physical buttons for capacitive ones

    The upcoming iPhone 16 series will have no traditional buttons at all, according to information leaking out of the company that will supply the capacitive buttons that will supposedly replace them.

    Apple Watch Series X concept will make you want it now

    Apple Watch Series X is expected to bring a redesign, new sensors and other changes later this year. A designer created images of a concept device to showcase the leaked/rumored features.
  • This week, game emulators and alternate app stores are HERE! Also, the new camera features coming to iPhone 16, and a roundup of new Apple TV+ shows.

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    This week’s stories:

    First third-party app store goes live in EU

    The first third-party app marketplace, AltStore PAL, launched in the European Union Wednesday.

    Delta all-in-one retro game emulator now out for iPhone

    The Delta retro game emulator is now on the iPhone App Store. Not only can it handle ROMs originally for the classic Game Boy handheld console, but it also emulates NES, SNES, Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS. Delta on the App Store

    9to5Mac: iPhone 16 Pro: Four new camera features coming this year

    We’re expecting multiple noticeable improvements to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max camera hardware. Here are four things to look forward to this year…

    Apple could finally fix iPhone’s longstanding camera flare problem

    Apple could finally eliminate lens flare, a longtime problem with the iPhone camera, with a new lens coating technology on the iPhone 16 Pro.

    5 essential Mac settings you should change

    If you’ve been using the Mac for a long time, you’re probably used to the way things work on your particular computer. But changing a setting that you’ve had set one way for a long time can make your Mac feel completely different! Video on YouTube

    Apple TV+ Roundup:

    Slow Horses author brings new thriller to Apple TV+ Apple TV+ brings huge Hollywood scam to the screen Silo star drops major hints about sci-fi hit’s future on Apple TV+ Apple TV+ renews For All Mankind, spins off Star City
  • This week, M4 Macs are already incoming! Also: Apple’s next big thing, the AI tools that could turbocharge iOS 18, the disastrous Humane AI Pin, and an all-new What We’re Into!

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    This week’s stories:

    Macs with AI-focused M4 chip launching this year

    Mac users won’t have to wait until 2025 for the Apple M4 processor, according to a reputable Apple tipster. The replacement for the current M3 will put an emphasis on AI, and will start appearing in Macs this autumn.

    Apple Is Rebooting Its Search for a New Next Big Thing

    Apple’s business remains heavily reliant on the iPhone, which accounts for more than half its revenue. And sales in that market have stagnated. That’s made it all the more important for the company to find a major new product category.

    Apple’s Ferret-UI helps AI use your iPhone

    Apple’s new Ferret-UI multimodal large language model could help artificial intelligence systems understand your iPhone’s screen, according to a research paper released Tuesday.

    Humane AI Pin

    The Verge: Humane AI Pin Review: Not even close Inverse: Humane’s Ai Pin Isn't Ready to Replace Your Phone, But One Day It Might

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