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MacBook Neo production rumors, more

May 7, 2026 · 7m

Summary

Host Chance Miller reports that OpenAI is accelerating its smartphone launch to early 2027, potentially aided by designer Jony Ive. The episode also covers the watchOS 26.5 release candidate, featuring a customizable Pride watch face and bug fixes. Finally, it details the MacBook Neo’s unexpected success, forcing Apple to order new A18 Pro chips from TSMC to meet demand.

Topics discussed

OpenAI smartphone ambitions and 2027 launch timeline watchOS 26.5 RC release and Pride Luminance watch face Bitwarden sponsor segment on password security MacBook Neo sales success and supply chain constraints A18 Pro chip strategy and potential pricing changes Episode wrap-up and social media links
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