626: Unprecedented Weirdness
Summary
Mike and Jason discuss the confusion of Apple’s new year-based OS naming and promote their "Designed in California" Kickstarter campaign, which has surpassed its goals. They review the iOS 27.2 beta, noting Siri AI improvements and persistent keyboard bugs. The hosts analyze Apple’s significant price hikes on Macs, iPads, and accessories due to memory costs, while noting iPhones remain unaffected. Finally, they explore reports of Apple lobbying for exemptions to source RAM from Chinese manufacturers.
Topics discussed
Intro, Summer of Betas, and Tube Man updates
Designed.fm Kickstarter campaign and Upgrade Plus details
macOS 26 Beta: Keyboard bugs and Siri AI features
Mac Menu Bar management and the notch problem
Keeper Security sponsor segment
Apple price increases and profit margin strategy
Apple lobbying for Chinese RAM chip exemptions
Listener stories on buying Macs before price hikes
Rumors: Apple skipping M6 Pro/Max for M7
Petition to allow non-squircle app icons on Mac
Anthropic Claude Code sponsor segment
AI in development, Google deal, and Siri search tips
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