(Podcast) Upgrade 615: But in Citrus!
The Upgrade 615 podcast revisits Apple’s Ultra and Neo branding, debates the company’s evolving processor manufacturing strategy, and speculates on a niche for AirPods with built‑in cameras. The hosts argue that Ultra and Neo labels create a tiered performance hierarchy that guides consumer expectations. They explore how diversifying chip production beyond TSMC could mitigate geopolitical risk and sustain supply. Finally, they imagine camera‑enabled earbuds unlocking hands‑free video and AR use cases, potentially opening new revenue streams.
(Sponsor) Magic Lasso Adblock: Block Ads in iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV Apps
Magic Lasso has introduced an ad‑blocking solution that works across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV apps. The service uses a VPN‑style profile to filter network requests, eliminating ads without requiring a jailbreak or root access. By extending blocking beyond browsers,...
Culpan: Apple Goes All in on MacBook Neo Production ↦
Apple is ramping up MacBook Neo output to 10 million units, double its original forecast, after the laptop’s sales outpaced expectations and strained A18 Pro chip supplies. The company has asked TSMC for a hot‑lot of the N3E‑based chips used in...
Sandwich Floats Into Presentations with Hovercraft ↦
Hovercraft is a macOS app that turns a slide deck into a movable PDF overlay within the webcam feed. It operates as a virtual camera, letting users position, resize, or hide slides using hand gestures or keyboard shortcuts, and works...
(Podcast) Clockwise 655: Bananas Are Floating, Question Mark!?
In Clockwise 655, hosts discuss the resurgence of VPN usage, the booming market for premium Apple Watch bands, growing interest in e‑ink tablets for note‑taking, and nostalgic reflections on early‑internet culture. They share personal preferences, highlight recent product releases, and compare legacy...
(Podcast) The Rebound 597: Jeeves As A Butler
The Rebound episode 597, titled “Jeeves As A Butler,” drops on Six Colors and moves from a sluggish opening into sharp, humor‑laden rants about modern advertising, the state of artificial intelligence, and the outsized influence of venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. The...
(Podcast) Upgrade 614: $100 Billion Is the Floor
Apple’s latest quarterly report shattered its own records, posting $117.5 billion in revenue and setting a $100 billion valuation floor for its emerging AI ventures. The hosts dissect how this financial strength could fuel the so‑called Ternus Era, marked by aggressive product...
Apple to Announce Q2 Fiscal Results Later Today
Apple will release its fiscal Q2 2026 results Thursday, projecting revenue between $108 billion and $111 billion—a 13%‑16% increase over the prior quarter. This would be only the second non‑holiday quarter Apple has topped $100 billion, underscoring the company’s expanding baseline sales. The...
(Podcast) Upgrade 613: I Know I Picked Too Many iPods
Apple announced that longtime CEO Tim Cook will step down after a 12‑year tenure, naming hardware veteran John Ternus as his successor. The transition raises questions about Apple’s strategic direction under Ternus, especially given his track record with iPhone and Mac product...
(Sponsor) Monologue
Monologue is an AI‑powered dictation and voice‑note platform that works across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It converts natural speech into polished text for emails, documents, code, and more, while supporting over 100 languages and contextual vocabulary learning. Users...
That Was Tim, This Is Ternus: Some First Thoughts on Apple’s CEO Transition
Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in July 2026, moving to an executive chairman role focused on government relations. John Ternus, the long‑time hardware chief, will assume the CEO seat, gaining a four‑month mentorship runway with...
Tim Cook to Exit as Apple CEO, Replaced by John Ternus ↦
Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the board, while John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will assume the chief executive role on September 1, 2026. The board approved the transition unanimously, emphasizing a deliberate succession plan....
(Podcast) Downstream 116: Ceramic Dalmatian
The Downstream 116 podcast covers several media‑industry shifts, starting with Jeopardy’s push into streaming and a playful nod to its recent loss on the game show. Hosts reminisce about Netflix’s evolution, note Paramount+’s deeper integration with Pluto TV, and speculate...
(Sponsor) Magic Lasso Adblock: Effortlessly Block Ads on Your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV
Magic Lasso Adblock is a native ad‑blocking suite for Apple’s ecosystem, covering iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. The app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, YouTube, third‑party apps and even on Apple TV, using a Swift‑based, on‑device architecture that...
(Sponsor) Clic for Sonos
Clic for Sonos, the fastest native Sonos client for Apple devices, is sponsoring Six Colors this week. The app runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and visionOS, offering deep integration with widgets, Live Activities, Shortcuts, a menu‑bar...