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The official podcast of the long-running Cult of Mac blog. Every week, you’ll get the biggest news stories with our expert analysis and commentary. We’ll also give you a how-to that’ll help you use and understand your devices better. We’ll share and pick apart the most interesting Mac setups. You can send us any weird or technical questions you have. You’ll get our hands-on reviews of the interesting products, accessories and gadgets we try. Our goal is to inform, educate, but most of all, entertain.

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    10 days in with Siri AI + iOS 27

    This week: Testing Siri AI against Apple’s bold claims, tons of extra details we’ve found in iOS 27, the big features coming later, and Apple’s major product launches on course for next year. Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: cultofmacpodcast@icloud.comSponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: I tested the new Siri AI against Apple’s own claimsI replicated demos from Apple’s WWDC26 keynote, using questions based on my own personal context. Here's how the Siri AI test went.10 hidden iOS 27 features Apple barely mentioned at WWDC26Beyond Siri AI and Apple Intelligence, iOS 27 includes plenty of useful hidden features that make your iPhone smarter to use.iOS 27 isn’t done yet: Additional features might arrive in SeptemberFrom a customizable Camera app to third-party AI in Siri, Apple may have three more surprises lined up for September.Apple plans one of its most ambitious product waves ever for 2027Apple 2027 product releases ambitiously shape up to include camera AirPods, 2nd-gen foldable iPhone and 20th anniversary iPhone.Trump says Apple and Intel will build chips together in USListener QuestionWhat’s up with the Kinghills Casino postings on Cult of Mac?

    47 min
  2. Siri AI & OS 27 updates unpacked!

    Jun 12 ·  Video

    Siri AI & OS 27 updates unpacked!

    This week: We’re unpacking all the week’s WWDC announcements — Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence features, Liquid Glass changes and all the software features Apple didn’t talk about! Plus: Our WWDC prediction results… Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: cultofmacpodcast@icloud.comSponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: Siri gets major redesign with chat interface and dedicated appApple reinvented its smart assistant Siri as “Siri AI,” with a new range of advanced capabilities and its own dedicated app.Why the EU won’t get iOS 27’s biggest new featureApple says EU iPhone and iPad users will miss out on Siri AI in iOS 27 due to ongoing regulatory disputes over the Digital Markets Act.15 great new Apple Intelligence features to try (beyond Siri AI)In addition to Siri's revamp, the WWDC26 keynote outlined a slew of new Apple Intelligence features.macOS 27’s best new features go far beyond Siri AI and Liquid Glass tweaksmacOS 27 introduces a refined Liquid Glass design, Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration and a host of performance improvements for your Mac.watchOS 27 brings Siri AI, smarter Workout Buddy and a lot more to the Apple WatchFrom Siri AI to smarter Workout Buddy, here's what watchOS 27 will bring to the Apple Watch this fall.What it means for watchOS to drop support for your Apple WatchOur WWDC26 predictionsCongratulations to listener Stephen Morgan, who scored 9 points.

    1h 28m
  3. Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!

    Jun 4 ·  Video

    Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!

    This week: The leaked colors coming on the iPhone 18 Pro, the powerful software features coming to the folding iPhone, reports that the Vision Pro’s death are greatly exaggerated, reports that smart glasses are greatly delayed, and our WWDC keynote predictions! Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: cultofmacpodcast@icloud.comSubmit your WWDC26 predictionsSponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: Best look yet at four iPhone 18 Pro colors: Can dark cherry top cosmic orange?Apple's iPhone 18 Pro color lineup may have just been revealed, thanks to images of a fresh batch of dummy units.iOS 27 might finally bring split-screen multitasking to the iPhoneWith iOS 27, designed to support the folding "iPhone Ultra," Apple might solve one of the biggest problems with foldable devices.First Apple smart glasses may not arrive until late 2027You will have to wait another year for Apple's smart glasses, with their launch supposedly only happening in late 2027.They say Vision Pro is doomed, but I just bought one anywayIs it weird that I just bought an Apple Vision Pro when everyone says the platform is dead? Maybe. But I have zero regrets.Our WWDC26 predictionsIt is time for us on the Cult of Mac podcast to lay out our predictions for Apple’s WWDC26 Keynote.Submit your own votes

    1h 32m
  4. No Apple Car, but we have… this

    May 28 ·  Video

    No Apple Car, but we have… this

    This week, with special guest Christina Warren: Actual real-life renders of iOS 27, a big fix coming for AirPods users, Jony Ive’s bizarre Ferrari Luce design… and that’s about it. Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: cultofmacpodcast@icloud.comSponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: Detailed iOS 27 renders show Siri’s big makeoverA series of new illustrative mockups previews the major Siri overhaul everyone expects Apple to unveil at the WWDC26 keynote.iOS 27 might finally fix the messy AirPods settings screenApple is reportedly working on a redesigned AirPods settings experience with a cleaner layout that can handle all the earbuds' features.Memes race to poke fun at Jony Ive’s new Ferrari Luce designJony Ive's Ferrari Luce design unveiled this week is already provoking strong opinions. Is the EV the closest we'll ever get to an Apple car?

    1h 19m
  5. Is it titanium time again?

    May 21 ·  Video

    Is it titanium time again?

    This week, with special guest Niléane: Apple can’t shake its love of titanium, big upgrades in store for the Apple Watch Ultra 4, the first iOS 27 features officially announced, a lightweight alternative to Spotlight, and our favorite web browsers! Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: cultofmacpodcast@icloud.comSponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: Apple’s titanium iPhone experiment might not be over just yetBye-bye, aluminum? Apple is reportedly working on a special titanium alloy that could let iPhones run cooler.Apple Watch Ultra 4 might add better hypertension alertsApple is also said to be working on a major design and sensor upgrades.Apple hardware chief reshuffles product design leadershipApple Intelligence supercharges suite of accessibility featuresApple Intelligence will soon power updated accessibility features including VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control and Accessibility Reader.How to file Apple bug reportsTinyStart: A tiny launcher for macOS, fast and focused on the essentialsTinyStart displays search results instantly on every keystroke.Add your frequently used URLs for quick access.TinyStart allows you to save only your favorite folders and open them quickly.TinyStart's emoji picker is fast, lets you insert emoji in any text field, and learns your favorites over time.Listener QuestionIf you use a lot of Google apps on the web, is Safari really the best browser?Matt Birchler: Everyone says Chrome devastates Mac battery life, but does it?

    1h 5m

  6. May 15 ·  Video

    Huge leak of iOS 27 features!

    This week: Tons of details on features coming in iOS 27, the surprisingly exciting Apple Watch Series 12, how to make a Home Screen that doesn’t suck, and our weirdest product review yet. Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: cultofmacpodcast@icloud.comSponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: Apple plans customizable Camera app and rebuilt Siri in iOS 27Looks like iOS 27 will bring a fully customizable Camera app, a ground-up Siri rebuild and a slew of other changes.macOS 27 will fix the worst part of Liquid GlassApple Watch Series 12 might make upgrading hard to resistAfter years of incremental upgrades, the Apple Watch Series 12 might bring meaningful upgrades like a faster chip and satellite connectivity.My top 3 tips for making an iPhone Home Screen that doesn’t suckCreating a custom, minimalist iPhone Home Screen layout that works and looks better comes down to three easy tweaks.Listener QuestionWill Mac OS X need to be replaced sometime soon?BCAN BT4 Soft Land Pro Adult TrampolineIt’s a pretty good personal workout trampoline… if you like torturous forms of working out.

    1h 5m

  7. May 7 ·  Video

    Get your $25 Siri refund!

    This week: You can get your money back if you’re annoyed with Siri, Apple reportedly DOUBLES its orders on the MacBook Neo (while practically discontinuing the Mac mini), and how Apple will win the AI war. Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: cultofmacpodcast@icloud.comSponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: Apple settlement will pay out $250 million over delayed Siri AI — see if you qualifyThe Apple settlement over delayed Siri AI totals a whopping $250 million. Here's how to claim your little piece of that pie.From 2023: Get your fair share of Facebook’s $725 million privacy payoutHow Apple solved the MacBook Neo shortageMacBook Neo demand is "off the charts," says Apple. Apple won't let itself run out of inventory, but a price hike might be coming.Mac Studio loses its craziest memory optionThe best time to buy a Mac is right nowA global memory shortage could make Macs harder to get, and pricier, than before. You should consider buying now to save money.How Apple will win the AI warApple's AI strategy might be summed up with "Don't beat 'em, join 'em." Here's how iPhone and Mac users will benefit.Study: AI Assistance Reduces Persistence and Hurts Independent PerformanceStudy: Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing TaskElectrek: Tesla’s own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitorYOSUDA RM2 Magnetic Rowing MachineThis is a pretty basic rowing machine, but it’s also pretty cheap, so you can’t really complain.

    1h 9m

  8. Apr 30 ·  Video

    Is the Vision Pro dead for good?

    This week: The Vision Pro may be dead for good, iPhone bezels may be dead for good, Apple Intelligence features may be revived, and how long the MacBook Neo may last. Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: cultofmacpodcast@icloud.comSponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: Apple may have pulled the plug on Vision ProApple has reportedly halted work on the Vision Pro AR headset, shifting focus to smart glasses. Here's why.20th anniversary iPhone could say goodbye to bezelsThe 20th anniversary iPhone could include an all-screen design without bezels.Apple bets on AI to reinvent iPhone photo editing in iOS 27iOS 27 could use AI to make your photographs look better after you take them. It might be a highlight of the iPhone operating system upgrade.iOS 27 could add Siri camera mode and expanded visual AIApple adding Siri camera mode and expanded Visual Intelligence should make AI feel core to iPhone with iOS 27.Listener QuestionHow long will a MacBook Neo last compared to an M5 MacBook Air?Review: FEIERDUN DB1 Quick Adjustable DumbbellThis dumbbell set has adjustable weights between 5 and 52.5 lbs., for a little less money than others. That’s about all I’m qualified to say about it.

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The official podcast of the long-running Cult of Mac blog. Every week, you’ll get the biggest news stories with our expert analysis and commentary. We’ll also give you a how-to that’ll help you use and understand your devices better. We’ll share and pick apart the most interesting Mac setups. You can send us any weird or technical questions you have. You’ll get our hands-on reviews of the interesting products, accessories and gadgets we try. Our goal is to inform, educate, but most of all, entertain.

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    Cult of Mac
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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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