Show Notes
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 YouTube Send us a text with comments, questions and feedback; or a video to play on the show: [email protected] 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: 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 Air
Listener 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
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