Our first reactions to iPhone Duo and other new Apple gear [ Cult of Mac podcast 32]
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This podcast episode discusses initial reactions to Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event, where new products like the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 were unveiled. The hosts debate the utility of new features like the iPhone 18 Pro's camera and the privacy implications of Apple Watch's Live Rewind and Siri Recap.
Why it matters
The introduction of a foldable iPhone and new Apple Watch features, especially those with privacy concerns, could significantly impact the consumer electronics market and user expectations for personal technology. It also reflects Apple's strategic direction in innovation and AI integration.
AI Apple Intelligence Our first reactions to iPhone Duo and other new Apple gear [ Cult of Mac podcast 32] Cult of Mac Follow Lewis Wallace Sat, September 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC Add us on Google New CEO John Ternus hit it out of Apple Park when he unveiled the iPhone Duo. | Image Credit: Apple/Cult of Mac This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: Apple's Surprise and Shine event is in the books! The iPhone Duo is real, and it definitely folds. New Apple CEO John Ternus didn't, though. He acquitted himself admirably as he briefly uncapped Apple's magic product pipeline .
We discuss how things went down and our reactions to iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5.
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