iPhone 15 + Vision Pro - the Good and Bad! + a special surprise guest! (CultCast #609)

Aug 25, 2023

In this episode, the hosts discuss Apple's backing of California's Right to Repair Act and the potential implications. They also speculate on the speed and quality of the upcoming iPhone 15's USB-C cables. The significant contributions of former Apple UI designer Baz Auding are explored, along with a hilarious story of cultural shock experienced by an immigrant friend. The potential dangers of unclean Apple Watch bands and the risks of not properly cleaning devices are discussed. Finally, they delve into Mac apps and features that have stood the test of time.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Apple's Support for California's Right to Repair Act

05:23 • 10min

Rumors about the upcoming iPhone 15 and its USB-C cables

15:06 • 23min

Discussing a Titanium Link Band for Apple Watch Ultra and Giveaway Details

38:15 • 2min

The Design Contributions of Baz Auding

40:26 • 10min

Introducing Cult Cloth and a Story of Immigration

50:36 • 3min

Contaminated Apple Watch Bands and Risks of Not Cleaning Devices

53:23 • 8min

Mac Apps and Features That Have Stood the Test of Time

01:01:11 • 6min

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This week: the good, the bad, the UGLY! We're talking what we like and don't about iPhone 15 and Vision Pro. Plus... a VERY special guest...

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Leander: Apple backs California’s Right to Repair Act

After years of Apple fighting and delaying the Repair bill in various US states, Apple sent Senator Sustan Talamantes Eggman a letter endorsing the Right to Repair Act in California.

Lewis: Apple’s iPhone 15 cables could be limited to sluggish data transfers

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