Apple’s big rebranding coming at WWDC (CultCast #701)

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This week, Apple’s making the big change we’ve wanted for years… also, Apple glasses are coming sooner than you think, future iPhones might get cameras with insane resolution, Game Center is coming back, and more of your listener voicemails!

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This week’s stories:

Apple may switch all OS version numbers to years

• With an announcement reportedly coming at WWDC25 on June 9, Apple may switch all OS names from version numbers to years.

Apple fast-tracks its smart glasses for 2026 launch

• Get ready for Apple smart glasses in 2026. Take an early look at what the tech in these wearables will be capable of doing for their wearers.

Future iPhone might go ultra high-res with 200MP camera

• Apple may equip future iPhones with a 200MP camera, as it internally tests such a sensor for the primary shooter.

Apple plans to replace Game Center with new gaming-focused app

• A new cross-platform application developed by Apple will call attention to games on iPhone, Mac and even Apple TV.

How to keep your iPhone battery from going to crap

• There are a few simple changes you can make that will preserve your iPhone battery health for many years of loyal service.
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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. CultCloth (00:06:42)

3. Apple OS rebranding (00:07:45)

4. Apple smart glasses (00:15:33)

5. 200 MP iPhone camera (00:32:12)

6. New Game Center (00:41:37)

7. iPhone battery health (00:44:56)

8. Your Speakpipe voicemails (00:50:16)

9. Aftershow (01:13:57)