Mac Mini Gets Pricier, Siri Payout, and iOS 27 Rumors
May 11, 2026 · 45m
Summary
Hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby discuss Apple Notes tips, including Pro Notes plugins and smart folders, alongside news on Mac Mini shortages and stricter education store verification. They cover a $250 million Siri lawsuit settlement, WWDC rumors about third-party AI integration, and Wi-Fi 7 performance. The episode also features personal updates on MacBook Air testing, housing internet dilemmas, and book recommendations.
Topics discussed
Intro, website changes, and AI workflow feedback
Apple Notes tips, smart folders, and Pro Notes plugin
Mac lineup updates and potential MacBook Air discontinuation
MacBook Pro repair, Air comparison, and school purchases
Apple Education Store discounts and verification changes
WWDC rumors, AI integrations, and Siri class action lawsuit
macOS updates and Wi-Fi 7 speed tests
House hunting, rural internet, and Starlink vs Fiber
Book recommendations: Death of the Author and The Actor
Outro and listener appreciation
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