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Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, and likely supply constraints for the iPhone Fold.
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Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 3
watchOS 27 beta 3 includes upgraded Siri AI experience and dedicated Siri app
iOS 27 beta 3 lets users fine-tune how Siri sounds
I'm disappointed Apple will charge for AI camera features in the Home app
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macOS 27 Golden Gate adds these new wallpapers and screen savers to your Mac
Apple announces its largest US manufacturing investment, with Broadcom
Apple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier
Safari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27
Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases
Apple ‘in negotiations’ with two banned Chinese RAM firms after price increases
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No delay to iPhone Ultra, says supply-chain report
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