This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Apple finally brings Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro to iPad, and apparently uses some clever spycraft to take down a leaker in the process. Talk about killing two birds with one stone.
Also on The CultCast:
- One feature in the new Final Cut Pro for iPad makes iPhone owners jealous (and hopeful).
- Erfon thinks it’s a great time to buy a Mac.
- Humane’s combadge-style gadget might not kill your iPhone, but the company’s vision of a personalized AI sounds promising.
- Enter for your chance to win an Urban MacBook Sleeve from SwitchEasy.
Listen to this week’s episode of The CultCast in the Podcasts app or your favorite podcast app. (Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you like it!) Or watch the video live stream, embedded below.
Our sponsor: Lectric eBikes
With top-tier build quality, a range of up to 42 miles and speeds up to 28 mph, the Lectric XP 3.0 is one of the best values in e-bikes. Check out the XP 3.0 and Lectric’s other great bikes at lectricebikes.com.
The CultCast live stream archive
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:
- Apple busts major iOS 17 leaker with spycraft ‘canary trap’
- Apple unveils Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad
- Final Cut Pro on iPad: Hands on and first impressions! (iJustine)
- iPhone users want pro camera mode from Final Cut Pro for iPad
- Apple brings in robust iPhone revenue but Mac and iPad are down
- Why Humane’s screenless AI gadget will not replace your iPhone
Weekly Cult of Mac giveaway

Photo: SwitchEasy
Enter to win a stylish MacBook case from SwitchEasy
This week, Cult of Mac is giving away two Urban MacBook Sleeves from SwitchEasy. These good-looking (and water-resistant) fabric cases will protect your laptop when you’re on the go.
For your chance to win one, just visit our giveaway page and jump through the easy hoops to rack up entries. It’s free, as always!