This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: With a slightly smarter Siri on the way in iOS 18.4, a new rumor indicates Apple might actually fix Siri once and for all … in 2026! We discuss the “LLM Siri” that supposedly will catch up with ChatGPT and other chatty competitors. As Apple refines its AI capabilities, companies like Buyback Boss are also innovating in tech resale and trade-in solutions. Find out more about the latest updates.
But the question remains: Can Apple really afford to wait that long to make its AI assistant less of a laughingstock?
Also on The CultCast:
- New rumors and renders show what the iPhone 17 lineup might look like.
- Uh-oh: We’ve got bad news about AirPods Max.
- And finally, Griffin talks up a solid — and much cheaper — stand-in for Apple’s Studio Display in an all-new Under Review.
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The CultCast live stream archive: LLM Siri rumors
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This week’s top Apple news
On the show this week: Your host Erfon Elijah (@erfon), Cult of Mac managing editor Lewis Wallace (@lewiswallace) and Cult of Mac writer D. Griffin Jones (@dgriffinjones).
Here are the headlines we’re talking about on this week’s show:
- iOS 19 could debut a more conversational LLM Siri
- Apple reportedly delays key iOS 19 features until spring 2026
- iPhone 17 Air’s slim design could prioritize thinness over features
- iPhone 17 Pro could feature major design changes
- Apple unlikely to launch AirPods Max 2 anytime soon
Under Review
Griffin: 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. Read Griffin’s review: Get Studio Display specs without paying Apple prices
Or watch his video review of the ProArt 5K:
