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Apple's super slim iPhone AND iPhone fold are on the way! (CultCast #657)

Jul 26, 2024

Rumors about Apple's new iPhones including a slim design and DSLR-like camera. Debates on digital movie ownership and potential issues. Speculations on a folding iPhone and unique features like lasers. Humorous incident at a tech event with tasers and Notion AI tools. Discussion on iPhone SE4 rumors and Apple's strategy for maximizing profits.

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iPhone 17 Slim rumored with 6.65-inch OLED screen and variable aperture.

Apple plans to cut spending on Apple TV Plus to improve cost efficiency.

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Intro

2min

Discussion on Apple's Rumored iPhones, Apple TV Spending, and Redbox Troubles

4min

Ownership of Digital Movie Libraries and Introduction of a Security Sponsor

3min

Speculations on Apple's iPhone 17 Slim and a Folding iPhone

14min

Humorous Incident at CES Event and Sponsor Mention

2min

Apple Folding iPhone, Digital Movie Collection Problems, AI Tools, and iPhone 17 Camera Features Discussion

4min

Exploring Light Control in Filmmaking and iPhone SE4 Rumors

20min

This week: three wild iPhone rumors — a folding phone, a slim phone, a DSLR camera phone — also, is Apple TV's streaming bubble about to burst?

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This week’s stories:

‘iPhone 17 Slim’ could become Apple’s new premium handset https://www.cultofmac.com/863264/iphone-17-slim-rumors-first-specifications-leaks-price/

iPhone 17 camera could get DSLR-like variable aperture https://www.cultofmac.com/863482/iphone-17-could-get-dslr-camera-like-variable-aperture/

Folding iPhone could shake up Apple’s lineup in 2026 https://www.cultofmac.com/863430/folding-iphone-release-date-design-apple-2026/

Bulked-up iPhone SE 4 could add OLED screen for first time https://www.cultofmac.com/863269/bigger-iphone-se-4-with-oled-display/

Apple tightens the purse strings on Apple TV+ https://www.cultofmac.com/863225/apple-tv-plus-budget-cuts/