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The biggest iOS 19 leak yet! (CultCast #694)
This week, we have the biggest iOS 19 leak yet! Is it legit? Also, the iPhone 17 Pro might not be what we expect, tariffs starting to affect the iPhone, a secret trick to running ChatGPT on your iPhone, and rumors of something too good to be true we’ve been waiting for a long, long time…
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This week’s stories:
iOS 19 leak reveals squircle icons and redesigned system apps
- As part of the iOS 19's visual overhaul, Apple might adopt squircle icons and UI elements with a glossy look.
Final iPhone 17 Pro design might defy the leaks
- Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro series won’t feature the dramatic design changes that renders on the internet might lead you to believe.
Customers worried about price hikes pack Apple Stores to buy iPhones
- Customers' fear of price increases due to tariffs appeared to drive a surge in iPhone sales over the weekend.
Why an all-American iPhone is impossible
- Sorry to burst your bubble, but four huge obstacles mean an American-made iPhone simply isn’t in the cards.
Automate your iPhone by voice alone via Vocal Shortcuts
- Vocal Shortcuts let you control your phone by speaking a command out loud. Think “Hey Siri,” but for running your own custom actions.
Instagram may finally release a native iPad app
- After a 15-year wait, Instagram could finally get around to releasing a native iPad app, as it looks to capitalize on TikTok's troubles.