Apple’s May 7th “Let Loose” event — our predictions! (CultCast #645)

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🗓️ 3 May 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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This week, our predictions for the “Let Loose” iPad keynote on Tuesday! Also, some last-minute rumors of an M4 chip, alternate app stores are officially coming to iPad too, and new iOS 18 features!

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This week’s stories:

Upcoming OLED iPad Pro might feature next-gen M4 chip

Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Pro reportedly will begin the company’s shift into AI hardware. The new tablets could sport the next-gen M4 chip to power all the AI features.

EU labeling iPad a ‘gatekeeper’ will bring major changes to iPadOS

The iPad joined the European Union’s list of “gatekeeper” platforms Monday. The designation requires Apple to make the same sorts of sweeping changes to iPadOS that the company already made to iPhone, including allowing sideloading of applications.

iOS 18 might revamp many built-in iPhone apps

Apple could upgrade many of iPhone’s built-in apps with iOS 18 later this year. Reportedly, this includes Notes, Mail, Photos, and Fitness.
AppleInsider: Apple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders

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The CultCast ‘Let Loose’ Predictions

For the first time in 2024, The CultCast prediction game is here as we lay down our judgements on next week’s “Let Loose” iPad event.
Listener score sheet

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