The BIG changes coming to MacBooks and iPads… in 2026 (CultCast #677)
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🗓️ 13 December 2024
⏱️ 82 minutes
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This week, the 5G OLED MacBooks and iPads of our dreams are on the way… in 2026. Also, the next big leap for Apple Watch Ultra, new features in iOS 18.2, and our first picks for BEST OF 2024!
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This week’s stories:
Expect 2026 to be a huge year for OLED MacBook and iPad
- Apple reportedly intends to introduce MacBooks and an iPad mini with an OLED screen in 2026 as the switch away from LED continues.
MacBooks with 5G cellular might actually happen
- A 5G MacBook might finally be on the horizon thanks to Apple's plans to introduce its own cellular modem in 2025.
- iOS 18.2 drops a huge number of new features onto the iPhone. Even if you’re not interested in Apple Intelligence, there’s a lot to unpack in this update.
- YouTube video
Apple Watch Ultra 3 might offer texting via satellite
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 reportedly will let travelers send texts via a satellite connection when cellular communication isn’t available.
Best of 2024:
- Lewis: Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds
- Erfon: Weber 28-inch griddle with hard cover
- Griffin: Apple Vision Pro with Annapro B1 case , Annapro A2 head strap and Mokibo Fusion keyboard
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| 0:00.0 | Christmas songs that drive Santa crazy are |
| 0:04.0 | I saw Mama kissing Santa underneath the Christmas tree. |
| 0:07.0 | The jingle bell rock. |
| 0:08.0 | White Christmas. |
| 0:10.0 | Forget it. Enough. |
| 0:11.0 | I've heard that over a billion times. |
| 0:14.0 | Yes, Santa has an iPod and playlists. |
| 0:17.0 | 980 Christmas songs, |
| 0:20.0 | and then 20 Doobie Brothers |
| 0:22.3 | and one Cheryl Crowe. |
| 0:25.6 | My name is S. Claus. |
| 0:27.2 | I live in the North Pole. |
| 0:31.4 | Hello, and welcome to the Colcaste Fest 30 plus minute album conversation. |
| 0:35.9 | You're going to hear all week long. I'm your host here. I find last to join me today. This time of year, he likes to let the Coltee Fest. 30 plus minute out of the conversation you can hear. |
| 0:38.4 | All week long, I'm your host here. I find out to join me today. |
| 0:39.6 | This time of year, he likes to let the Coltomac writers out in the wintery woods, |
| 0:44.2 | then put on his red suit and hunt them back down. |
| 0:48.1 | He has a sleigh and a bag full of bollas and capture equipment. |
| 0:52.1 | He's the magic editor of Coltomac. |
| 0:54.0 | Oh, Louis Walls is here. and capture equipment. He's the magic editor of Coltomac. |
| 0:56.1 | Oh, Lewis Rawls is here. |
| 0:59.7 | It's getting a little chilly now, isn't it? |
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