New Mac Studio, new MacBook Air, new iPad Air, new iPad! (CultCast #689)

Mar 7, 2025

This week, the hosts dive into Apple's latest releases, including the powerful MacBook Air with the new M4 chip and the impressive iPad Air. They share amusing anecdotes about product leaks and the tech community's banter. The engineering marvels behind the M3 Ultra chips are also discussed, along with the practical benefits of recent iOS updates. Expect laughs as they debate whether high-end devices are truly necessary for everyday users. Plus, enjoy insights on new features for the latest iPhone and quirky emoji additions in iOS 18.4!

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Erfon's Mac Dilemma

Erfon is prepping his M1 Max MacBook Pro for sale because he prefers space gray over silver.
He's tempted to get a Mac Studio and an M4 MacBook Air instead.

INSIGHT

Gruber vs. Gurman

John Gruber tweeted about having Apple scoops 18 hours before announcements.
Mark Gurman responded by pointing out he reported the same news 11 months prior.

INSIGHT

M4 MacBook Air Features

The new M4 MacBook Air can drive two external 6K displays, has 18-hour battery life.
It supports up to 32GB of memory, and a new sky blue color replaces space gray.

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