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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: [email protected]: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.

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: [email protected]: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.

This week: It’s a revolving door at Apple Park — Tim Cook is out, John Ternus is in, Cosmic Orange is out, Dark Cherry is in, and MagSafe is out, except it might also be in!Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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:Large Scale Systems MuseumThe Large Scale Systems Museum is a public museum in New Kensington, PA (just outside Pittsburgh) that showcases the history of computing and information processing technology.Singer System TenCray EL90IBM System/390Apple LisaBeBoxTim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, John Ternus steps inApple CEO Tim Cook transitions to executive chairman as John Ternus takes the helm of the company that makes the iPhone, Mac and more.Is Tim Cook Apple’s best CEO ever?While nobody could match the vision and drive of the late Steve Jobs, retiring Apple CEO Tim Cook definitely comes in a very close second.Expect John Ternus to be more decisive as Apple CEOJohn Ternus as Apple CEO may change decision-making within the company, moving from consensus to decisiveness.Macintosh LC 500 SeriesJohn Ternus promises Apple will ‘change the world once again’In an all-hands meeting with Apple employees, John Ternus and Tim Cook express excitement about the incredible products to come.Dark cherry in, cosmic orange out in iPhone 18 Pro color lineupIn the four-color lineup, the popular and vibrant cosmic orange goes away, with a wine-colored "dark cherry" red supposedly taking its place.Folding iPhone could include feature many assumed was off the tablePotential folding iPhone buyers can breathe a sigh of relief. The iPhone Ultra won't lack an important charging feature: MagSafe.

This week: A major leak on Apple’s smart glasses, the bizarre solution to Apple’s AI brain drain, how engineers cracked foldable screens, a setup we’ve never seen the likes of before, whether it’s time to upgrade to Tahoe — and how to solve its most hated feature.Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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 smart glasses could stand out in more ways than oneApple reportedly tests multiple smart glasses designs, with a strong focus on premium materials and varied styles.Why Apple is sending Siri developers to AI coding bootcampApple's effort to complete a Siri AI upgrade includes sending developers to a bootcamp for advanced AI coding techniques.How Apple’s folding iPhone will crack the crease problemA new report reveals the secrets of how Apple's folding iPhone will crack the crease problem. It comes down to two materials in the screen.Top 15 setups where MacBook Pro runs the showWe scoured the archives for the top 15 MacBook Pro setups, with an emphasis on striking aesthetics, clever engineering and smart gear choices.MacBook Pro drives wild stacked dual display with hingesListener QuestionShould you upgrade to macOS Tahoe?How to hide all the menu bar icons in macOS TahoeThe new macOS Tahoe menu bar icons are almost universally panned. Luckily, there’s a quick way to disable the annoying icons.Nikita Propokov: It’s hard to justify Tahoe icons

This week: Tons of new details on the awesome iPhones coming this fall, months-long delays are hitting the Mac mini and Mac Studio, possibly existential news for the MacBook Neo, how to get stunning space wallpapers, and the best Mac Studio setup of all time!Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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:First look: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold ‘dummy’ units appear in new leakGet a first glimpse at iPhone 18 dummy units, including the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Plus the folding iPhone, too.iPhone Fold may face delays due to engineering challengesApple’s folding iPhone might ditch expected brandingMac mini and Mac Studio face long shipping delaysMac mini and Mac Studio orders are facing unusually long shipping delays, stretching up to 4-5 months. This could hint at an upcoming M5 refresh or supply constraints.Biggest problem with the MacBook Neo? It’s too popular!Apple has a problem that other companies can only dream of — it might completely sell out of the MacBook Neo. Here's why.AirPods Max 2 are gorgeous, dreamy headphones — for nowYou don’t need to be a big audiophile to love AirPods Max 2. But you must be a little bold to buy them yourself. Our AirPods Max 2 review.How to put stunning Artemis II moon wallpapers on your iPhone, iPad or MacIf you love the space photography coming from the Orion spacecraft, find out how to put Artemis II moon wallpapers on your devices.Download the LunarWall shortcutPower to burn: Top 10 Mac Studio setupsApple's powerful and compact desktop machine has wowed users since it came out in 2022. Behold the top 10 Mac Studio setups we've seen.Powerful Mac Studio drives epic ultra-wide displayListener QuestionMore on iPad vs. MacBook Neo: What about security?

This week: Griffin’s first impressions of the AirPods Max 2, we bid farewell to the Mac Pro by honoring a top setup, and our celebration of Apple’s 50th birthday.Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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:First impressions with AirPods MaxAirPods Max 2 are the surprise update to Apple’s premium over-the-ear headphones. Now in feature parity with the regular AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3, the price makes some kind of sense.Ultimate power: Top 9 Mac Pro setupsTruly the stuff of dreams, the top 9 Mac Pro setups from Cult of Mac's archives showcase the Apple flagship desktop's amazing power.Two ‘trash can’ Macs form core of nerdy workstation built to lastApple quietly kills Mac Pro50 years of the most important Apple productsApple produces plenty of hits, but you don't know them all. These are the most important Apple products of the company's first 50 years.Our first Apple products: How we joined the Cult of MacApple's 50th anniversary makes us look back on how we got started using various Macintosh computers decades ago. Here's how it all began.

This week: What the new Siri will actually do, WWDC26 is official, the grim reaper of services revenue is coming for Apple Maps, the top features of iOS 26.4 and the iPad Air versus the MacBook Neo!Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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:What the new, AI-powered Siri will look like (and do) in iOS 27Apple plans a total revamp of Siri in iOS 27 that turns the beleaguered voice assistant into an AI chatbot (and maybe a standalone app).From 2024: Apple Intelligence is AI, done Apple’s wayApple sets June dates for WWDC26 and its next major software updatesApple sets June dates for WWDC26, its major conference where it will unveil the next versions of iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS.Apple plans to bring ads to Maps app this summerSeems like it had to happen eventually, right? Apple plans to bring ads to Maps on all devices and online, probably in summer 2026.Everything new in iOS 26.4: Emoji, Apple Music features and moreiOS 26.4 brings a bunch of great new features to your iPhone: new emoji, Apple Music Concerts, Playlist Playground, video podcasts and more.British Punk Anthems: From '70s to NowThanksgiving Harmonies: From Eve to BlessingsListener QuestionShould you buy a MacBook or iPad?

This week, with special guest Christina Warren: The surprise drop of AirPods Max 2, a deep dive on OpenClaw and agentic coding, and our final thoughts after a full week with the Studio Display XDR, MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e!Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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:AirPods Max 2 pack AI-powered listening and stronger noise cancellationH2-chip-powered AirPods Max 2 enhance sound quality and noise cancellation and bring new features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation.The MacBook Neo is the fantastic new Mac for the massesThis will be a lot of people’s first Mac, and they’ll be very happy. A hands-on review of the MacBook Neo leaves us highly impressed.The Studio Display XDR is the final boss of all Mac displaysApple’s new flagship desktop display, the Studio Display XDR stands high in a class of its own. And for, like, half as much money.The iPhone 17e, now a solid budget phone with minimal compromiseThe iPhone 17e is a slight upgrade that makes all the difference. Now with MagSafe, it doesn’t have many compromises.

This week: We go hands-on with the new Studio Display XDR, MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e! Also: The Neo has everyone freaking out, bad news about the M6 MacBook Pro and new emoji coming in iOS 26.4.Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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:Hands-on with the Studio Display XDR, MacBook Neo and iPhone 17eAnother PC maker sounds alarm as MacBook Neo shakes up industryWe recently wrote about how $599 MacBook Neo could shake up the PC industry. Now more laptop makers are freaking out.MacBook Ultra rumored as Apple’s most expensive laptop yetApple’s next big MacBook Pro refresh could bring an OLED touchscreen, but it may also come with a higher price tag and an "Ultra" moniker.iOS 26.4 beta 4 gives us first look at Apple’s new emojiApple continues testing iOS 26.4 with the release of beta 4, with the new build adding eight new emojis and renaming a new feature.Listener QuestionWho should buy a MacBook Neo?

Leander speaks to David Pogue, renowned author and technology journalist, about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years.Watch this interview on YouTubeLinks:Buy Apple: The First 50 YearsBookshop.orgBarnes & NobleAmazonMacintosh PortablePowerBook 100 seriesThe Apple CarPowerBook DuoiMac G3The Death of Mac OS 9Noah Wyle as Steve Jobs

This week: Our reactions to Apple’s mad week of announcements — the good and bad from the iPhone 17e, the iPad Air, the incredible M5 MacBooks, the shocking new Studio Displays, and the all-new MacBook Neo. Plus, we’ll grade our predictions from last week!Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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:A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo brings power at lowest price everThe new MacBook Neo, powered by an A18 Pro chip, is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever, at $599 — just $499 for education.MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips deliver major performance leapApple's newest M5 Pro and M5 Max-equipped MacBook Pros arrive, delivering unrivaled performance and additional storage.M5 Pro and M5 Max ‘super cores’ supercharge new MacsStudio Display XDR arrives with mini-LED backlighting and 5K clarityIntroducing the Studio Display XDR: Apple's new premium monitor for professionals with mini-LED backlighting and Thunderbolt 5.iPhone 17e doubles built-in storage, adds MagSafeThe new iPhone 17e includes improvements — like double the starting storage capacity — that make it an even better value.M5 MacBook Air ramps up speed, storage and connectivityWith M5 MacBook Air's launch, Apple's top-selling laptop gains speed, storage and improved wireless networking without any design changes.4 key upgrades make new M4 iPad Air a beastThe new M4 iPad Air features a faster processor, more RAM, new Apple wireless chips and other enhancements to Apple's midrange tablet.March 2026 PredictionsCongratulations to the two listeners who scored 7 points: Damian, and now four-time winner Michael Dennis.

This week, with special guest Casey Liss: Thanks to the success of Cosmic Orange, new colors are coming to iPhone 18 Pro, but they’re a bit WTF, the super clever way the first touchscreen Macs will work, exciting changes in iOS 26.4 beta 2, an even weirder keyboard setup than last week’s, plus our predictions for next week’s Apple announcements!Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected] your answers to the March 2026 prediction gameSponsors: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:iPhone 18 Pro may double down on bold colorsApple reportedly plans a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro, following the strong response to cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro.New interface will be key to touchscreen Macs’ successBuilding a touchscreen into the MacBook Pro will require changes to macOS 27. We just got the first hints of the needed modifications.iOS 26.4 beta 2: All the new features and changesApple continues testing iOS 26.4 with the release of beta 2, and the update brings more than just minor tweaks.Callsheet: Find Cast & CrewCallsheet is the best way to quickly look up information about the cast and crew in TV and movies. It respects your time, doesn't try to sell you stuff you don't need, and is designed to answer your questions quickly and easily.15 coolest (and weirdest) keyboards in Mac setupsWe picked out the 15 coolest (and weirdest) keyboards for Mac setups, including ergonomic wonders and highly customizable options for gamers.Keeping it weird with a ‘dual-display laptop’ and an ortholinear keyboardMarch 2026 PredictionsFor the first time in 2026 (and on the new Cult of Mac podcast) we will lay down our predictions for Apple’s not-an-Event event.Submit your responses hereAftershow: Accidental Transportation PodcastThird-gen Ford Ranger / Mazda B-seriesBMW 3 Series (E90)BMW i4Second-gen Range RoverVolvo XC90Third-gen Toyota PriusFord F-150 Lightning

This week: Apple’s got an "event" coming up in the first week of March! We’ll get into what we think it is. Also: Apple’s fast-tracking three wearable AI products and one of them is already a known bust, some big changes in iOS 26.4, a truly genius MacBook Air setup, and our hands-on with a great iPhone game controller for the rest of us.Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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 just announced its March event — here’s what could be comingGet ready for the Apple March event! We're looking forward to new MacBooks, iPads, an iPhone and possibly more announcements.3 game-changing AI wearables Apple is rushing to launchApple is putting the pedal to the metal as it rushes to produce new types of AI-powered wearable devices — smart glasses, upgraded AirPods and an AirTag-size pendant.iOS 26.4 beta 1: All the new features and changesApple has kicked off testing for iOS 26.4, with the update bringing more than just minor fixes. Here’s what’s new in iOS 26.4 beta 1.Top 10 MacBook Air setupsOur collection of the top 10 MacBook Air setups really shows why the sleek machine is the world's best-selling laptop.‘Headless’ MacBook Air runs alongside retro MacsListener QuestionWhy do we censor swearing?Upgrade iPhone gaming for cheap with GameSir X5s controllerThe GameSir X5s is a great and affordable way to upgrade mobile gaming. Your phone slides in and gives you console-quality physical controls.

This week: The new Siri is slipping yet again — but that’s a good thing, Eddy Cue pulls the plug on Apple’s AI doctor, more new AirPods Pro are on the way, the best multi-Mac setups, and we’ve got a great tip for the Messages app.Watch this episode on YouTubeSend us a text with comments, questions and feedback; or a video to play on the show: [email protected]: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:M5 Pro MacBook Pro release date just became clearerAfter weeks of speculation, Apple’s M5 Pro MacBook Pros may finally be on the horizon. A fresh report offers the clearest launch window yet.That Siri upgrade coming in iOS 26.4? Don’t get your hopes up.iOS 26.4 may not live up to expectations. Apple is struggling to complete a long-delayed artificial intelligence upgrade for Siri.Apple shifts AI health coach plans to new focusA new decision by Eddy Cue means Apple shifts AI health coach plans to focus on incremental Health app updates.Next AirPods Pro’s new cameras could see your surroundingsA new leak says new cameras in upcoming AirPods Pro 4 could see around the user. Look for them sometime in 2026.Maximum fun: Top 10 multi-Mac setupsFor Apple enthusiasts, one Mac is great — but two or more? That’s when things get seriously interesting.Developer dual-Mac dance: Mac mini and MacBook AirListener QuestionWill AI actually eliminate white collar jobs?6 great features in Messages in iOS 26Get to know the great new features in Messages in iOS 26: polls, background images, group Apple Cash payments and so much more.Short YouTube video

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: Xcode’s AI agents can build an app from scratch in a day, major new details on the folding iPhone — and a potential second folding iPhone, whether Apple plans obsolescence, and a trick that’ll wrangle notifications on your iPhone.Sponsors: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:Xcode unleashes AI agents for fast and easy app creationDevs can work directly with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex, thanks to an Xcode update that builds in AI coding agents.iPhone Fold leak shows Apple borrowing design cues from iPadA new leak provides more details about the foldable iPhone's design, pointing to several similarity with iPads.Apple’s foldable plans may not stop at just one iPhoneBefore Apple even launches its first folding iPhone, the company is reportedly exploring a follow-up model with a clamshell-like form factor.Apple just killed the myth of iPhone forced obsolescenceThe conspiracy theory that Apple uses iOS as a tool of forced iPhone obsolescence is complete BS, and I can prove it.Never miss an important alert with this crucial iPhone settings tweakIf you rely on timely alerts from certain critical iOS apps, set up persistent notifications so you don't miss something important.Listener QuestionDo people actually care about phone wobble?

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: The surprise launch of the new AirTag — and our review, how to get custom music in your Apple Music library, and a deep dive into the mysterious and murky past of Lewis Wallace.Sponsors: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:AirTag 2 launches today with longer range and louder speakerApple’s tracking tag has been upgraded with a new Ultra Wideband chip, improved Bluetooth connectivity and a louder speaker.Why Apple’s AirTag 2 is way better than the originalThe tracker tag is easier to find with much longer range when using either a Bluetooth or Ultra Wideband connection from your iPhone. It also includes a louder, shriller speaker.AirTag 2 teardown shows Apple taking tampering seriouslyApple’s second-generation AirTag looks unchanged on the outside, but a teardown reveals meaningful internal changes to avoid tampering.How to upload your own music to Apple MusicIf there’s a live concert recording or indie song you want in your library, you can upload custom music to Apple Music really easily.Radiohead Live - Blossom Music CenterListener QuestionsThose Darn AccordionsThe Wall of WheezeRemoving a Champagne Cork (French) with a Sword

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: Siri’s growing up as a proper chatbot, Apple copies the raging success of the Humane Ai Pin, why your next Mac might cost even more, how you can make your Mac hot, and a truly bizarre prison-inspired user setup.Links:Apple may reinvent Siri as a conversational AI in iOS 27Forget the old, nearly useless Siri — Apple will reportedly upgrade the iPhone’s voice assistant into an AI-powered chatbot with iOS 27. Users will supposedly be able to converse with the new Siri, not just give it orders.Apple works on AI wearable with mics, cameras and moreAn AI pin is reportedly on the drawing board at Apple. The hands-free device might may change the future of wearable technology.Why Apple faces new pressure to raise iPhone and Mac pricesApple is likely to struggle to get a critical component for all its products this year, which might force it raise prices.MacBook Pros disappear from stores — here’s whySpeed up your Mac workflow with Hot Corners, the feature pro users swear byHot Corners on the Mac work like shortcuts for your mouse. Just throw your mouse cursor to the corner of the screen to trigger a shortcut.Listener QuestionHands-on with a folding iPhone mock-up: This thing is weirdHow these brilliantly lit setups strike a mood for work or gamingProper desk lighting can make or break a Mac setup when it comes to boosting productivity, setting a mood or gaming like you mean it.RGB hues bathe Beatles-themed retro Apple rig in otherworldly light

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: Google’s Gemini is officially powering next-gen Siri, Apple overhauls all its pro apps, details on OpenAI’s first hardware product, and we go hands-on with a folding iPhone model!This week’s stories:It’s official — Google Gemini will power Siri’s major AI overhaulGoogle’s Gemini AI is now set to power the long-promised overhaul of Apple’s Siri voice assistant, turning months of speculation into confirmation after Apple made the partnership official in a statement released Monday.Gemini-powered Siri reportedly will gain these capabilitiesNew Apple Creator Studio subscription gives you 6 incredible apps for low priceApple Creator Studio bundles 6 big-time apps into a subscription, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro.OpenAI’s first device might take on AirPodsOpenAI’s first consumer product may be AI-powered earbuds, designed by Jony Ive and positioned as a direct AirPods rival.Hands-on with a folding iPhone mock-up: This thing is weirdI got my hands on a model, and have lots of thoughts — if the folding iPhone looks anything like this, it’ll be weird.

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: The cutting-edge tech we expect to see in the folding iPhone, the hot new trend that beautifies your big camera bump, the weirdest auction of old Apple tat ever, a brand new app that’ll keep you fit, and the best Mac setup of 2025.This week’s stories:Samsung teases the foldable iPhone’s biggest upgradeAt CES 2026, Samsung showcased a crease-less folding OLED panel that might be headed for Apple’s first foldable iPhone.Decorating your iPhone with tiny stickers is 2026’s hot new trendPersonalize your iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau with stickers. Lots of people are doing it in fun and creative ways.This is the weirdest auction of Steve Jobs memorabilia we’ve ever seenSome rather strange Steve Jobs memorabilia is up for auction, showcasing unique items related to the Apple co-founder.New fitness app Reps & Sets 26 gets serious about strength trainingDesigned exclusively for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, strength-training app Reps & Sets 26 was developed by a long-time Cult of Mac writer.Reps & Sets 26 on the App StoreTop 10 Apple setups of 2025Cult of Mac's top 10 Apple setups of 2025 excel in raw computing power, aesthetic beauty, functional innovation — or all three.Turn your M4 Mac mini into a small-but-mighty ‘Mac Pro’

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: Our look ahead at what’s coming in 2026 — and we’ll bring some forgotten Apple products back from the dead.This week’s stories:15 new products to expect from Apple in 2026Apple is preparing a wave of new products for 2026, including a folding iPhone, powerful new Macs, refreshed iPads and new smart home gear.Spigen Classic C1 Mac mini standNew LG displaysDead Apple product draft:iPod Hi-FiAirPort ExtremeApple LaserWriteriPod touch12-inch MacBookApple Watch EditionApple AA Battery ChargerSuperDriveApple II

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis is the last show with Leander, Lewis and Griffin — we’re here to review the biggest news stories, rumors, leaks and madness of 2025. We’re going to talk about everything that happened in 2025 in extreme detail and wonderful nuance. Specifically, of Apple.This week’s stories:2025 was huge for Apple — here’s whyIn this end-of-year roundup, we’ve gathered the most ground-breaking rumors, consequential news and biggest surprises of 2025.Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone

Introducing the new Cult of Mac podcast, coming January 1st (probably). Produced by Extra Ordinary for Cult of Mac. Music composed by Will Davenport, arranged by D. Griffin Jones.