New Macs, new iOS 18.2, and debunked Apple rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple has now promised us a week of what appears to be new Mac announcements, just as analysts start saying iPhone sales are failing, and Apple Intelligence is finally upon us.

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Links from the Show:

• Production cut, its future drawing near
• Hands-on with Image Playground, ChatGPT’s might,
• And Genmoji’s magic, shining ever bright.
• Apple Intelligence, the test applications’ art,
• iPhone 17 and beyond, an ambitious quest,
• Apple’s future unfolding, with unwavering zest.
• Apple Intelligence to play catch-up to rivals across 2025
• Cook says Apple wasn't first with AI, but will be the best
• Craig Federighi says Siri won't become sentient, but it'll get better
• Inbound M4 Mac updates rumored to arrive as early as October 28
• Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, & Magic Mouse may soon be upgraded with USB-C
• Apple's October Mac event or release plans still aren't clear
• First benchmarks show massive leap in iPad mini performance
• iPad mini review roundup: Minor but needed evolution