This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: You maniacs! You blew it up! A patent dispute nukes Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra from Apple’s website. And by Christmas, the smartwatches will disappear from Apple Store shelves in the United States.
Who knew it would come to this? And what’s next for Apple Watch in this long legal battle?
Also on The CultCast:
- There’s more bad news for Apple Watch fans. A redesign might render your Apple Watch band collection obsolete!
- Two luxury automakers show off next-gen CarPlay interfaces, and they look awesome.
- We’ve got more picks for the best stuff of 2023.
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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:
- It’s the last day to buy Apple Watch from Apple.com before US sales ban
- Your Apple Watch bands may not work with next year’s model (MacRumors)
- Porsche and Aston Martin preview gorgeous next-gen Apple CarPlay
Weekly Cult of Mac giveaway
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Best of 2023
Erfon: Silo on Apple TV+
In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.
Lewis: Slow Horses on Apple TV+.
This quick-witted spy drama follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents — and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb — as they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces. (Here are three reasons to watch Slow Horses.)
Griffin: U.S. Interstate 77. This is possibly the greatest highway on the planet, offering two lanes of 70 mph speeds with regular stops, little congestion or traffic, scenic views and a world-class interchange with Interstate 70. It’s the fastest way to leave Cleveland.
