The CultCast Apple’s jam-packed 2026 + iPhone 17 colors revealed! (CultCast #708)
Jul 17, 2025
Exciting revelations about Apple's upcoming M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro surface, with the potential for delays! All iPhone 17 colors are leaked, showcasing an impressive variety. The importance of heart rate recovery is discussed, emphasizing its impact on fitness tracking via Apple Watch. A new Mac app, Longplay, aims to recreate the nostalgia of vinyl collections. The hosts also dive into workspace setups, weighing the pros and cons of standing desks and multiple displays, all while engaging with listener feedback.
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M5 MacBook Pro Delay Insight
- The M5 MacBook Pro release may be delayed to early next year, not this fall as expected.
- The delay likely relates to chip yield issues rather than processor problems.
Apple's Busy 2025 Launch Year
- Apple plans many 2025 launches: new MacBook Pro, M5 iPad Pro, iPad Air with M4 chip, and base iPad refresh.
- The iPhone 17e will adopt annual updates with updated CPU, following Apple's shift to maintain yearly refresh cadence.
Studio Display Needs Upgrade
- The Studio Display hasn't refreshed since 2021/22 and faces competition from third-party 5K displays at a lower price.
- A refreshed Studio Display next year may adopt mini-LED to better match modern MacBook Pro screen quality.
