iOS 27 bill splitting, new hardware waiting on new Siri, final WWDC expectations
Summary
Ben Mayo celebrates vindication after Apple fixed an iPhone 17/Air charging bug he reported, highlighting issues with private feedback channels. The hosts discuss leaked code suggesting Apple Music may introduce lower-cost or ad-supported tiers to compete with Spotify. They also cover a rumored Apple Wallet feature for splitting bills via receipt scanning and a user’s stuck Suica transit card. Finally, Mark Gurman reports that new Apple TV and HomePod Mini hardware is delayed pending the fall launch of updated Siri and Apple Intelligence features.
Topics discussed
iPhone Air battery drain bug and feedback process
Apple Music free tier rumors and ad-supported models
Sponsors: Keeper and Square
Apple Cash split bills and Japan transit card issues
Apple TV and HomePod hardware refresh rumors
Sponsor: Shopify
WWDC 2024 expectations for Siri and Apple Intelligence
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