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611: Drain the Bin

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Apr 13, 2026
They debate whether Apple might run short on binned chips for the MacBook Neo and what contingency plans could look like. They unpack rumors about a folding iPhone’s design, name, and awkward outer display. They explore Apple’s smart glasses strategy, features like Siri improvements and vision-based queries, and practical UWB smart lock tech and home automations.
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Mac Studio Wasn't Built To Replace The Mac Pro

  • Mac Studio was designed as a separate product, not as a planned Mac Pro replacement.
  • It accidentally became the de facto Mac Pro successor after parallel development paths converged.
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Folding iPhone Aims For September With Limited Initial Supply

  • Mark Gurman reports the folding iPhone aims for a September debut but initial supply may be limited.
  • Jason notes Apple's messaging to Gurman counters delay rumors but limited supply on launch is still plausible.
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Apple Glasses Depend On Siri And Apple Intelligence

  • Apple plans to unveil smart glasses late 2026 with shipping in early 2027, tied to Siri/Apple Intelligence progress.
  • The glasses are essentially face-mounted AirPods: audio, camera, notifications, and visual intelligence for new query types.
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