What’s coming next for iPhone 16 Pro, iPad, and the return of iMac Pro!? (CultCast #660)

Aug 16, 2024

The hosts kick off with witty comparisons of tech setups to making toast. They dive into juicy iPhone 16 Pro rumors, teasing a new camera button and sharing laughs about iPhone transitions. The discussion shifts to Apple's future moves, including potential new iPads and mysterious iMac Pro updates. They tackle the impact of Apple's in-app purchase policies on creators and recount the chaos of prepping for a live show, filled with comedic moments and unexpected tech mishaps. Expect insight mixed with light-hearted banter about the Apple ecosystem!

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

Intro

00:00 • 2min

Design Confidence and iPhone Rumors

02:23 • 9min

iPhone Frustrations and Humorous Insights

11:01 • 19min

Apple's Next Moves and iOS Updates

30:01 • 4min

iOS 18.1 and Future iPad Innovations

34:25 • 17min

Creators vs. Apple's Revenue Model

51:12 • 14min

Restoring an iPhone and Cult Club Invitation

01:05:26 • 4min

Chaos and Comedy: Behind the Scenes of a Live Show

01:09:05 • 4min

Send us a text!

This week, what to expect from iPhone 16 Pro, iPad and iPad mini, the return of the 30-inch iMac, last-minute changes to iOS 18 and Apple’s fight with Patreon creators. Also, an update on Erfon’s iPhone repair!

This episode supported by:

Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com

Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/CultCast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

This week’s stories:

iPhone 16 Pro camera button will make taking pictures a snap

A button being added to the iPhone 16 Pro models is designed to act like the shutter button on fancy cameras, according to information leaking out of Apple.

MacRumors: Apple Still Developing Bigger iMac With Over 30-Inch Display

It seems Apple could still release a larger M4 iMac in 2025, alongside planned processor upgrades the MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio next year.

iOS 18 beta 6: All the new features and changes

The latest beta continues to make tweaks to the controversial design of the new Photos app.
How to get Apple Intelligence features early — and in the EU

What to expect from iPad 11 and iPad mini 7

Rumors indicate the iPad 11 is nearly here, and an iPad mini 7 is in development, too. Neither tablet has been updated in years, but that could change this fall.

Apple’s next big thing is a tabletop iPad on a robot arm?

Apple is reportedly ramping up work on a tabletop computer that’s essentially an iPad on a robot arm that can rotate and tilt the tablet to keep it facing the user.

Patreon iPhone app forced to charge Apple’s 30% App Store fee

Patreon, a service that many authors, artists, etc. use to get funding from fans, has to switch its iOS app to Apple’s in-app purchase system by November.