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Send us a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2453212/open_sms] Submit your predictions here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgiHbonn-082ZH74lim6PWl4rGvGXPHcLfXJ-MTOyyu_Ac1A/viewform?usp=dialog] This week, we have a real blockbuster show with Leander, Graham and Charlie all joining us to talk about leaked iPhone details, Apple Intelligence, last-minute WWDC25 rumors… and our predictions for Monday’s keynote! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/702/support.thecultcast.com] — OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/702/cultof9to5macrumors.com] Factor Meals. Treat yourself to Factor’s delicious, high-quality, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door. Head over to FactorMeals.com/CultCast50off [https://factormeals.com/cultcast50off] to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/CultCast. [https://squarespace.com/cultcast] Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. This week’s stories: Apple Intelligence may take a backseat this WWDC [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-intelligence-wwdc25-rumors] * Apple doesn’t have as many Apple Intelligence features to announce this year at WWDC25 — here's what's coming. Apple dubs macOS 26 ‘Tahoe’ as company prepares major interface redesign [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-names-macos-26-after-lake-tahoe] * In a tradition of California place names going back to OS X Mavericks in 2013, Apple names macOS 26 after the famous Lake Tahoe. iOS 19 may turn your AirPods into a remote camera button [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/airpods-could-double-as-camera-shutter-ios-19] * Apple will reportedly make the AirPods even better with iOS 19/iOS 26 by adding sleep new head gestures, sleep detection and more. Apple A20 chip will move to 2nm and bring the RAM inside [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-a20-chip-wmcm] * The A20 chip, which will power the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone, will use a new technology that integrates RAM inside the chip. All the sweet new watchOS features we expect at WWDC25 [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/watchos-rumors-wwdc25] * What features will the next version of watchOS add to Apple Watch? A look at what's coming soon to your wrist at WWDC25. * Apple Watch excels at some fitness tracking metrics, sucks at others [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-watch-calorie-counts] The CultCast WWDC25 Predictions [https://www.dgriffinjones.com/extraordinary/the-cultcast-wwdc25-predictions.html] * For the second time this year, it is time to lay out our Apple Event predictions. * Submit your predictions here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgiHbonn-082ZH74lim6PWl4rGvGXPHcLfXJ-MTOyyu_Ac1A/viewform?usp=dialog]

Send us a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2453212/open_sms] Send us a voicemail! [https://www.speakpipe.com/cultcast] This week, Apple’s making the big change we’ve wanted for years… also, Apple glasses are coming sooner than you think, future iPhones might get cameras with insane resolution, Game Center is coming back, and more of your listener voicemails! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/701/support.thecultcast.com] — OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/701/cultof9to5macrumors.com] CultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.co [https://cultcloth.co/] This week’s stories: Apple may switch all OS version numbers to years [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-may-switch-all-os-version-numbers-to-years] * With an announcement reportedly coming at WWDC25 on June 9, Apple may switch all OS names from version numbers to years. Apple fast-tracks its smart glasses for 2026 launch [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-smart-glasses-2026] * Get ready for Apple smart glasses in 2026. Take an early look at what the tech in these wearables will be capable of doing for their wearers. Future iPhone might go ultra high-res with 200MP camera [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/future-iphone-might-go-ultra-high-res-200mp-camera] * Apple may equip future iPhones with a 200MP camera, as it internally tests such a sensor for the primary shooter. Apple plans to replace Game Center with new gaming-focused app [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-games-app-rumors] * A new cross-platform application developed by Apple will call attention to games on iPhone, Mac and even Apple TV. How to keep your iPhone battery from going to crap [https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/iphone-battery-health] * There are a few simple changes you can make that will preserve your iPhone battery health for many years of loyal service. * YouTube video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwgkMyj4lNE] Listener voicemails [https://www.speakpipe.com/cultcast]

Send us a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2453212/open_sms] Send us a voicemail! [https://www.speakpipe.com/cultcast] This week: Jony Ive’s new best friend, Sam Altman, bought his secretive startup for $6.5 billion! What are they working on? Also: The next big steps for Apple Intelligence and Siri. This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/700/support.thecultcast.com] — OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/700/cultof9to5macrumors.com] Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/CultCast. [https://squarespace.com/cultcast] Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. This week’s stories: Jony Ive, Sam Altman tease mysterious prototype as OpenAI buys io [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/openai-buys-io] * As OpenAI buys io, honchos Sam Altman and Jony Ive vaguely tease a mystery prototype in a video and webpage announcement. New details leak about Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s coming ‘AI companions’ [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/sam-altman-and-jony-ives-ai-companions] * OpenAI CEO Sam Altman details his company's ambitious plan to produce 100 million AI devices "fully aware of a user's surroundings and life." Apple plans to open AI models to third-party developers [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-plans-to-open-ai-models-to-third-party-developers] * Apple plans to open AI models to third-party developers in hopes of spurring a lot more app development around Apple Intelligence. * Apple isn’t as far behind in AI as some might fear [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-ai-chatbot-progress] * Apple might finally let you ditch Siri for a smarter assistant [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-may-finally-let-you-ditch-siri-for-a-smarter-assistant]

Send us a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2453212/open_sms] Send us a voicemail! [https://www.speakpipe.com/cultcast] This week, we have the first details on the iPhone 20 — or will it be the iPhone XX? Also: CarPlay Ultra is HERE, major new features coming in iOS 19 and visionOS 3, and more listener voicemails! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/699/support.thecultcast.com] — OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/699/cultof9to5macrumors.com] Insta360 X5 is the new flagship 360° camera from Insta360. To score a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase, head to store.insta360.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/699/store.insta360.com]and use the promo code CultCast — available for the first 30 purchases only. This week’s stories: What to expect from the 20th anniversary iPhone [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/20th-anniversary-iphone] * Apple plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone with a fresh design: no cutouts on a truly edge-to-edge, curved screen. CarPlay Ultra finally arrives with complete dashboard makeover (for some) [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/carplay-ultra-finally-arrives-with-complete-dashboard-makeover-for-some] * Apple's next-generation CarPlay experience is finally hitting the road — but only with Aston Martin for now. Apple unveils major accessibility upgrades coming soon [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-unveils-major-accessibility-upgrades] * Apple accessibility upgrades coming later this year will help users with visual, hearing, mobility and cognitive challenges. visionOS 3 may let you scroll hands-free using your eyes [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/vision-pro-eye-scrolling-rumor] * The next major update to visionOS could include eye scrolling, for navigating long lists and webpages entirely hands-free. Apple turns to AI to extend iPhone battery life [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/iphone-ai-battery-ios-19] * Apple’s iPhone AI battery innovations could significantly enhance efficiency, increasing time between recharges the smart way. Listener voicemails [https://www.speakpipe.com/cultcast] * M4 MacBook Air: Perfect for practically everybody [https://www.cultofmac.com/reviews/m4-macbook-air-review]

Send us a text! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2453212/open_sms] Send us a voicemail! [https://www.speakpipe.com/cultcast] This week, we have rumors about the next THREE generations of iPhone! Also: The next generation of Apple silicon for AI server farms and AR glasses, and more of your listener voicemails! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/698/support.thecultcast.com] — OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com [file:///Users/Griffin/Documents/2025/Cult%20of%20Mac/CultCast/698/cultof9to5macrumors.com] CultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.co [https://cultcloth.co/] This week’s stories: Apple preps battery case for its sleekest iPhone yet [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-preps-battery-case-sleekest-iphone-yet] * To offset the iPhone 17 Air's limited battery life, Apple will seemingly revive its Smart Battery Case accessory. Apple might shake up iPhone launch cycle in 2026 [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-may-shake-up-iphone-launch-cycle-2026] * Apple may not launch the regular iPhone 18 alongside its Pro and Air sibling in 2026, delaying its launch by a few months instead. Apple to launch larger iPhone 18 Air and foldable sequel in 2027 [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-to-launch-larger-iphone-18-air-and-foldable-sequel-in-2027] * To stay ahead of the competition, Apple plans to launch its premium iPhones in the fall, followed by the value-focused models in spring. Apple considers building AI search into Safari [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/ai-safari-search] * Soon, doing a search in the Safari web browser might get results from an AI like Perplexity rather than Google. Server chips in development will power Apple Intelligence [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/server-chips-in-development-will-power-apple-intelligence] * Among other new processors, Apple currently plans new AI server chips to help power its growing Apple Intelligence platform. Apple looks into smart glasses [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-looks-into-smart-glasses] * We may all someday wear Apple smart glasses with AI and camera capabilities. The company is reportedly laying the groundwork now. Listener voicemails [https://www.speakpipe.com/cultcast]