Leaked! New intel on iPhone 16 colors + how to get Apple Intelligence right now (CultCast #658)

Aug 2, 2024

Get the scoop on the leaks surrounding iPhone 16's sleek new colors and designs, including a striking black titanium option. Delve into the exciting early features of Apple Intelligence available for eager users. Discover the groundbreaking brain-computer interface that lets ALS patients control devices with their thoughts. Plus, insights on Apple's first 5G silicon chip and how to enhance your iPhone experience amidst the chaos of random Siri activations. It's a wild ride through tech breakthroughs and design debates!

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ADVICE

Access Apple Intelligence Beta

Get Apple Intelligence features early with the iOS 18.1 beta.
Requires an iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, or Mac with M-series chip.

ANECDOTE

Jailbreaking for Siri and Upgrade Warning

DeGryphon Jones jailbroke his iPhone to get Siri early, like some users might do for Apple Intelligence.
He warns about data transfer issues when upgrading to iPhone 16 from the 18.1 beta.

ADVICE

Data Transfer Tip

Avoid data transfer issues when upgrading to iPhone 16 by not using the iOS 18.1 beta.
Upgrading from a newer OS to an older one on a new iPhone can cause problems.

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This week, Apple Intelligence is out! What features are in? Also, leaked colors for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, the first Apple silicon 5G chip coming next year and the first thought-controlled Vision Pro!

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This week’s stories:

How to get Apple Intelligence features early

You can get the Apple Intelligence beta right now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Not all features are available yet, but you can try out the new Siri, writing tools, Mail features and more by requesting early access.
How to stop Siri from randomly activating all the damn time

iPhone 16 could come in these 5 colors

Alleged iPhone 16 dummy units showing off the rear panel’s design and color options leaked in all their glory.

iPhone 16 Pro Max looks stealthy in leaked black titanium shade

Apple will apparently offer its upcoming Pro iPhones in at least three shades: white, black, and titanium. Unlike in the past, it appears the company will finally adopt a deep black shade for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, giving it a stealthy look.

Apple’s in-house 5G modem could finally debut on next year’s iPhones

Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will debut its 5G chip on two iPhone models in 2025. The chip will launch with the iPhone SE 4 in the spring of 2025, followed by the iPhone 17 Slim later in the year.

Brain implant lets ALS patient control Vision Pro via thoughts

In a groundbreaking development, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company called Synchron successfully demonstrated the first-ever use of Apple’s Vision Pro controlled directly by thought.

Listen to new Apple history podcast by two Cult of Mac alumni

A new Apple history podcast from two Cult of Mac contributors launched this month. In each episode of Apple Core, hosts Graham Bower and Charlie Sorrel explore the history of a different Apple product, focusing on what we can learn from Apple’s past, and what this tells us about the company’s future plans.

Speed up Haptic Touch with this hidden iPhone setting [Pro Tip]

A hidden setting in iOS 17 will speed up Haptic Touch, the fantastic feature that lets you preview links and bring up option menus on your iPhone. If you use Haptic Touch all the time like I do, changing this setting will make your iPhone feel supercharged.