This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Tim Cook recently said Apple has “very detailed” succession plans for when he eventually steps down as CEO. Plus, the company definitely plans to hire from within. That got us thinking … who’s next in Apple’s game of thrones?
Also on The CultCast:
- OLED screens might come to iPad Air and iPad mini somewhat soonish.
- Europe’s busybody technocrats have some more grand plans for Apple and other manufacturers. We’ve got mixed emotions.
- Sonos reportedly wants to take on Apple TV and AirPods Max with rival products.
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This week’s top Apple news
On the show this week: Your host Erfon Elijah (@erfon), Cult of Mac managing editor Lewis Wallace (@lewiswallace) and Cult of Mac writer D. Griffin Jones (@dgriffinjones).
Here are the headlines we’re talking about on this week’s show:
- iPad Air and iPad mini with OLED screens pegged for 2026 release
- EU’s proposed right-to-repair law incentivizes repairs, bans parts pairing
- Sonos to launch $400+ headphones and set-top box, competing with Apple devices (MacRumors)
- Apple CEO succession plans ‘very detailed,’ says Tim Cook (MacRumors)
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Under Review
Griffin: The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal by Laine Nooney. This book by computer historian Nooney tells the story of the Apple II and its world-changing software.
Erfon: Smart USB-C cables by Soopii. These USB-C cables pair a right-angle connection with a built-in screen that shows the watts being used by your device. Brilliant!
Lewis: X-Air Duffel by Waterfield Designs. Your personal carry-on item gets a major upgrade in the form of a very lightweight, extremely well-equipped duffle that fits under the airplane seat in front of you.
