iPhone 18 Pro camera in for a big change? [The CultCast]

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The latest rumors indicate the iPhone 18 Pro will pack a variable aperture camera. Erfon and Griffin break down what that could mean — and why it could bring a significant photographic boost to the device.

Also on The CultCast:

• We’ve got some picks for what to watch during this weekend’s Apple TV+ free binge-o-rama.
• From the iPhone 17 Air to AirTags 2 (and maybe AirPods Pro 3), it looks like 2025 might be an exciting year for Apple — we discuss the stuff we’re most psyched about.
• Apple’s Magic Mouse is due for an upgrade. But will it really come with voice controls?
• We wrap up the show with our final picks for the best stuff of 2024.

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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).

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