This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: iPhone rumors are flying, and some of them sound fantastic! But then there’s the one about a potentially troublesome mute button…

Also on The CultCast:

• Apple TV+ gets ready to invade theaters in a big way.
• Celebrity portraits created by Midjourney V5 look shockingly realistic. Erfon’s been trying his hand at AI-generated art, too, and he’s loving this new technology.
• We’re giving away a selfie stick with superpowers.

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: That old rumor about a HomePod with a built-in display for FaceTime calls and smart-home wizardry resurfaces. But this time, some fresh details make Erfon even more cranked up than usual about Apple’s smart speaker.

Also on The CultCast:

• It sounds like Tim Cook pulled a power move on Apple’s design team to make sure the company foists an expensive AR/VR headset on the masses sooner rather than later. Who’s excited? Show of hands?!?
• Apple TV+ racks up another Oscar, and Erfon is almost intrigued enough to resubscribe. (Especially if his “get three months free” trick works again.)
• The baton’s about to wave on Apple Music Classical. We’re all quivering with excitement!

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Did the world really need a yellow iPhone 14? Especially one that looks about as bold as a buttered banana? At least we’ve got new iMacs coming to ease our disappointment.

Also on The CultCast:

• Those new iMacs are just the beginning of a coming wave of even-more-powerful Apple computers.
• Who in their right mind would pay $600 for an Apple Watch band?
• At least the yellow iPhone wallpaper is free (and so is Microsoft Outlook for Mac).

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: iOS 16.4 doesn’t look earth-shattering or anything, but there are some cool new features coming.

Also on The CultCast:

• You need to toggle this switch on your iPhone ASAP so thieves don’t ruin your life.
• Working for Apple’s secret Exploratory Design Group sounds like a dream job.
• We’re giving away a very fancy backpack from Harber London.
• Erfon put his new HomePod stereo pair to the test in a head-to-head audio smackdown with the originals. The results are … disappointing.
• Windows users get a little taste of iMessage goodness. But just a taste!

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The latest rumor indicates Apple just can’t kick its obsession with lackluster iPhone colors. Yes, the iPhone 15 Pro might come in “dark sienna,” aka the red that dare not speak its name.

If so, you can color us disappointed.

Also on The CultCast:

• Apple’s longstanding dream of adding a blood glucose monitor to Apple Watch takes an important step forward.
• New leaks and rumors give us an even better look at what iPhone 15 might bring.
• Tim Cook reportedly hoovers up the entire output of TSMC’s next-gen 3nm chips. Power move!
• Apple Watch faces a legal hurdle that could get it banned in the USA. (Spoiler alert: Not gonna happen.)

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The upcoming 15.5-inch MacBook Air might be the perfect laptop for many people. In fact, Erfon plans to buy one almost immediately. And he might get his chance in as little as six weeks! How can he contain his excitement?

Also on The CultCast:

• What’s next for iPhone 15?
• “Periscope lens” is a strange term, and one of these things is likely coming in the next iPhone Pro Max. Let’s discuss!
• The MagSafe cable gets a … software upgrade. Welcome to 2023. 🤣
• Sir Jony Ive designs a logo fit for a king. Literally.

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Apple’s squinty supreme leader Tim Cook sees room to push the high end of the iPhone market, and you know what that means … iPhone Ultra incoming! We know at least one feature this thing will pack — a big, fat titanium price tag.

Also on The CultCast:

• A cool mockup shows what that rumored iPhone Ultra might look like.
• We could get reverse wireless charging on iPhones after all.
• Insiders explain the messy breakup between Apple and Intel (and reveal the best time to buy a Mac … sorta).

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The first reviews of the 2023 HomePod make Apple’s updated smart speaker sound pretty formidable. We can’t wait to hear for ourselves. (Unfortunately, if you didn’t already place your HomePod order, you’re probably looking at a substantial hang time.)

Also on The CultCast:

• An iPad with a folding screen might be just around the corner.
• Retina alert: Apple Watch Ultra might get an even bigger, brighter screen next year.
• Former Apple design chief Jony Ive’s latest creation is … a bright red nose!

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The first reviews and early benchmarks reveal impressive performance boosts from the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini. We’re talking the pros and cons of upgrading — including one very important “buyer beware” scenario.

Also on The CultCast:

• What’s new in iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2? We walk through the updates.
• A great giveaway from Goldenerre, maker of fine Apple Watch bands.
• Our beloved old-school HomePods just got some upgrades — including one Erfon’s been dreaming of for years.

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The new Mac mini is a steal. The new MacBook Pros are a spec bump. And the new HomePod is … interesting. We’re such fans of the original, we can’t wait to wrap our ears around Apple’s (possibly) upgraded smart speaker.

Also on The CultCast:

• Should you buy a new MacBook Pro or wait till next year’s M3 chips arrive?
• HomePod mini’s secret sensor is about to go live.
• We know Apple cut some corners to make the new HomePod. The question is, will the new version bring the boom like the OG HomePod?
• And Cult of Mac writer D. Griffin Jones makes his CultCast debut.

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