Apple’s AI comeback + iPhone 17 Pro case hands-on! (CultCast #711)
Lewis is back with Leander and Griffin to talk about Apple’s AI comeback (coming soon), Liquid Silicone (whatever that is), iOS 26 beta 5, and a hands-on with an iPhone 17 Pro case!
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This week’s stories:
Tim Cook hypes Apple’s AI efforts and ‘amazing’ product pipeline in all-hands meeting
- In a rare all-hands meeting, Apple CEO Tim Cook tells employees the company will do whatever it takes to win the AI game.
Apple begins building its ChatGPT rival
- Apple's quietly begun working on a ChatGPT-like search experience powered by an "Answer Engine" and led by former Siri head Robby Walker.
Silky Apple ‘Liquid Silicone’ cases for iPhone 17 may support lanyards
- New rumors say Apple 'Liquid Silicone' cases for iPhone 17 will feature a lux feel and support for at least one lanyard.
iOS 26 beta 5: All the new features and changes
- The fifth iOS 26 beta brings minor tweaks and improvements as Apple prepares the OS for its public release in September.
Reduce eye strain with these workspace fine-tuning tips
- For those of us who stare at screens all day, tired eyes are a problem. But this MacBook Pro user offers tips to reduce eye strain.
- Hands-on with an upcoming iPhone 17 Pro case in orange.
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