The CultCast

America's favorite Apple Podcast
The CultCast

The CultCast covers each week’s best Apple stories, news, and accessories for your iDevices and Mac—but more importantly—we do it with pizzaz. Why listen to another dreary tech program? Tune in to the CultCast each week for a healthy dose of Apple, jokes gone sour, and plenty of tangents.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Hottest Apple tech of 2025 + New iPhone 18 intel! (CultCast #680)

    The next big leap for iPhone cameras, the coolest Apple products coming in 2025, how to get free Apple TV+ — and our last picks for the best of 2024! 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.com CultCloth 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.co Factor 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 CultCast50off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. This week’s stories: 2026 iPhone 18 Pro may feature a game-changing variable aperture camera Apple could adopt a variable aperture system for the iPhone 18 Pro’s main camera that would enable the device to adjust the aperture size and light intake depending on surroundings. Apple TV+ kicks off 2025 with free streaming weekend Apple TV+ will open its doors to all for an unprecedented free streaming weekend, January 3-5, 2025. That gives everyone unlimited access to its entire catalog of original content. Apple in 2025: 5 things that could wow us Apple will launch several products in 2025, but these are the 5 things from the company that could wow us. MacRumors: Redesigned Magic Mouse With Touch and Voice Controls Reportedly Coming in 2026 A completely redesigned version of the Magic Mouse featuring touch and voice controls is coming in 2026, a Korean leaker claims. Best of 2024: The Leftovers Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Waterfield X-Air Duffel old.dgriffinjones.com Grok Diablo IV Starfield DJI Osmo Pocket 3

    1h 51m

  2. 28/12/2024

    The best and worst gadgets, shows, movies and stuff of 2024! (CultCast #679)

    It's our final show of the year, and we're ready to argue which stuff ruled and ruined 2024. 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.com CultCloth 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.co 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t. It’s security for the way we work today. Check it out at 1password.com/cultcast 2024 Picks: Griffin: FurZapper Erfon: Fujifilm X100VI Lewis: Fallout Griffin: Romeo’s Pizza buy-one-get-one deal every Tuesday (when ordering online with coupon code BOGO) Erfon: What We Do In The Shadows — specifically, Matthew Berry Lewis: Anker 733 Power Bank Griffin: Trying to buy a house Erfon: Deciding between 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro Erfon: Rick and Morty Lewis: Apple Intelligence

    1h 42m

  3. 20/12/2024

    First look at iPhone 17 Pro + the best and worst of 2024! (CultCast #678)

    This week, we’re looking at the RADICAL new design of the iPhone 17 Pro! Love it or hate it? Also, when to expect the first folding iPhone, Apple’s bad AI summaries ruin headlines, and more picks for the best (and worst) of 2024! 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.com CultCloth 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.co 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: iPhone 17 Pro Max renders give early glimpse of next Apple flagship With purported details of the iPhone 17 Pro Max appearing online many months before the device’s launch, a Russian YouTube channel prepared renders that reveal what Apple’s next top-tier handset could look like. First folding iPhone could arrive by 2026 Hoping to boost sales, Apple could launch its first folding iPhone as soon as 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal. Apple faces pressure to drop AI news summaries after false headline International journalism organization Reporters Without Borders is calling for Apple to remove its new artificial intelligence-powered news notifications, following a complaint from the BBC over a bogus news summary. Best and Worst of 2024: Erfon: Camera Control Lewis: AirPods Pro 2 Griffin: HEETA Scalp Massager Erfon: AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

    51 min

  4. 19/12/2024

    The Accidental Cooking Podcast (CCOT #18)

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    20 min

  5. 13/12/2024

    The BIG changes coming to MacBooks and iPads… in 2026 (CultCast #677)

    This week, the 5G OLED MacBooks and iPads of our dreams are on the way… in 2026. Also, the next big leap for Apple Watch Ultra, new features in iOS 18.2, and our first picks for BEST OF 2024! 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.com CultCloth 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.co 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: Expect 2026 to be a huge year for OLED MacBook and iPad Apple reportedly intends to introduce MacBooks and an iPad mini with an OLED screen in 2026 as the switch away from LED continues. MacBooks with 5G cellular might actually happen A 5G MacBook might finally be on the horizon thanks to Apple's plans to introduce its own cellular modem in 2025. Everything new in iOS 18.2 iOS 18.2 drops a huge number of new features onto the iPhone. Even if you’re not interested in Apple Intelligence, there’s a lot to unpack in this update. YouTube video Apple Watch Ultra 3 might offer texting via satellite Apple Watch Ultra 3 reportedly will let travelers send texts via a satellite connection when cellular communication isn’t available. Best of 2024: Lewis: Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds Erfon: Weber 28-inch griddle with hard cover Griffin: Apple Vision Pro with Annapro B1 case , Annapro A2 head strap and Mokibo Fusion keyboard

    1h 22m

  6. 09/12/2024

    FIXED! - VS - Movie Edition! (CCOT#17)

    We pit movie against movie and argue which one's best while compiling out top 100 list.

    23 min

  7. 06/12/2024

    The return of upgradable storage and the Touch Bar!? (CultCast #676)

    This week we’re talking about what’s in store for the next iPad Pro, when to expect the HomePod with a screen, the RETURN of upgradable Mac storage… and the Touch Bar? Also, an all-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.com CultCloth 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.co Notion AI can now give you instant answers to your questions, using information from across your wiki, projects, docs and meeting notes. Go to notion.com/cultcast to try the powerful Notion AI today. 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t. It’s security for the way we work today. Check it out at 1password.com/cultcast This week’s stories: Apple’s next iPad Pro upgrade to arrive in second half of 2025 The next big iPad Pro refresh will arrive in the second half of 2025 at the earliest, according to a new report. The upgraded M5 iPad Pro reportedly will be the first product to use the next-gen Apple silicon chip. HomePod with a large display is still on the way The HomePod with a built-in 6- to 7-inch display that’s been the subject of previous rumors will launch after Apple’s developer conference in June, according to a report on Wednesday from a reliable source. Upgrading your Mac Studio storage becomes possible The French company Polysoft reverse engineered Apple’s proprietary NVMe SSDs for the Mac Studio and put them on the market at prices well below Apple’s. Apple’s Touch Bar resurrected as Flexbar, a standalone USB-C OLED strip Flexbar, developed by Hong Kong startup Eniac Technology, reimagines the controversial MacBook Pro feature as a standalone accessory that promises to deliver on the Touch Bar’s original potential. Under Review: Carpod Go T3 The Carpod Go T3 is a convenient way to add a wireless CarPlay tablet to your car — with a responsive 8.9-inch 700 nit display.

    1h 14m

  8. 29/11/2024

    Apple to FINALLY fix Siri + Radical change coming to iPhone 17 (CultCast #675)

    This week, the real REAL good Siri could be… 18 months away? Also, we’re talking about the radical new look for the iPhone 17 lineup and an exciting 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.com CultCloth 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.co 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: Deals: AirPods Pro 2 for $153.99 Disney+ and Hulu with ads for $2.99/mo for the first year iOS 19 could debut a more conversational LLM Siri Apple plans to further improve Siri with iOS 19 in 2025 by using advanced next-generation large language models (LLMs). Apple reportedly delays key iOS 19 features until spring 2026 Mark Gurman's sources say “a larger-than-usual number of features” of iOS 19 will be delayed from its initial launch in September 2025 to iOS 19.4’s release in spring 2026. iPhone 17 Air’s slim design could prioritize thinness over features Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air could be even thinner than initially rumored. Apple’s 2025 iPhone 17 Pro could feature major design changes Apple plans to make “significant design changes” with the iPhone 17 Pro series next year, according to The Information. Apple unlikely to launch AirPods Max 2 anytime soon Apple is not planning any major upgrades to AirPods Max anytime soon. The company plans to keep the headphones around in its current iteration for the “foreseeable future.” Under Review: Get Studio Display specs without paying Apple prices Asus’ new ProArt 5K desktop monitor costs just half of what you’ll pay for Apple’s Studio Display but offers many of the same features. YouTube video

    1h 7m
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The CultCast covers each week’s best Apple stories, news, and accessories for your iDevices and Mac—but more importantly—we do it with pizzaz. Why listen to another dreary tech program? Tune in to the CultCast each week for a healthy dose of Apple, jokes gone sour, and plenty of tangents.

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  • Creator
    America's favorite Apple Podcast
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2025
  • Episodes
    709
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    Clean
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    © Copyright CultCast LLC
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