The CultCast Upgrading Siri with Google Gemini (CultCast #724)
Nov 7, 2025
This week, discussions ignite over Apple's budget-friendly MacBook, sending shockwaves through the PC industry. A revealing look into Apple's partnership with Google Gemini for enhancing Siri raises eyebrows about privacy and tech integration. The hosts ponder what upgrades the iPhone Air needs to solve its major issues, while the impact of automakers abandoning CarPlay could disrupt consumer convenience. Don't miss the fun as they tackle iOS 26.1 features and play a hilarious Mad Libs game with AirPods Pro announcements!
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Recorded From A Bathroom In Sun City
- Leander records this episode from his father-in-law's bathroom while visiting Sun City, Arizona.
- He jokes about using AirPods Pro 3 for recording and blames any audio flaws on the setting.
Reuse Designs To Cut Device Costs
- Expect Apple to reuse proven chassis and components to lower costs rather than redesigning from scratch.
- Griffin suggests Apple can deliver a quality Mac at low price by leveraging past R&D and older parts.
Cheap MacBook Strategy Could Disrupt PCs
- Apple plans a sub-$1,000 MacBook using iPhone-class chips and older parts to hit education and casual users.
- Griffin and Lewis argue an A-series chip can outperform M1 for common single-core tasks, making a cheaper Mac viable.
