The CultCast Juicy details on iPhone 18 Pro + Google Gemini to OVERHAUL Siri! (CultCast #733)
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Jan 16, 2026 Exciting rumors swirl around the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, featuring a revamped design with an under-screen FaceTime camera and enhanced camera controls. The potential partnership with Google Gemini could bring game-changing features to Siri, including improved conversational abilities and context awareness. Apple’s Creator Studio may bring subscription-based updates to popular software like Final Cut Pro, raising questions about future pricing structures. Tune in for insights on battery trade-offs and the latest on a refreshed Studio Display.
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iPhone 18 Pro: Iteration Over Reinvention
- The iPhone 18 Pro will keep the overall iPhone 17 Pro design but add under‑display FaceTime and a plateau camera housing.
- Elijah highlights hardware shifts like A20 Pro (2nm) and simplified camera controls as iterative, not revolutionary changes.
Stranded Sailor Shows Satellite Value
- Elijah retells a sailor survival story to illustrate satellite connectivity's life‑saving potential.
- He says an iPhone with satellite browsing could have shortened the sailor's ordeal dramatically.
Monitor Refresh Nears With ProMotion Promise
- A new Studio Display or Pro XDR appears imminent with files in regulatory databases and likely Thunderbolt 4 support.
- Expect ProMotion (120 Hz), higher brightness, mini‑LED backlighting and Apple silicon (A18/A19 Pro) options.