iPhone 18 colors + our ‘Apple Experience’ predictions!

This week, with special guest Casey Liss: Thanks to the success of Cosmic Orange, new colors are coming to iPhone 18 Pro, but they’re a bit WTF, the super clever way the first touchscreen Macs will work, exciting changes in iOS 26.4 beta 2, an even weirder keyboard setup than last week’s, plus our predictions for next week’s Apple announcements!

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• iPhone 18 Pro may double down on bold colors
  • Apple reportedly plans a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro, following the strong response to cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro.
• New interface will be key to touchscreen Macs’ success
  • Building a touchscreen into the MacBook Pro will require changes to macOS 27. We just got the first hints of the needed modifications.
• iOS 26.4 beta 2: All the new features and changes
  • Apple continues testing iOS 26.4 with the release of beta 2, and the update brings more than just minor tweaks.
• Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew
  • Callsheet is the best way to quickly look up information about the cast and crew in TV and movies. It respects your time, doesn't try to sell you stuff you don't need, and is designed to answer your questions quickly and easily.
• 15 coolest (and weirdest) keyboards in Mac setups
  • We picked out the 15 coolest (and weirdest) keyboards for Mac setups, including ergonomic wonders and highly customizable options for gamers.
  • Keeping it weird with a ‘dual-display laptop’ and an ortholinear keyboard
• March 2026 Predictions
  • For the first time in 2026 (and on the new Cult of Mac podcast) we will lay down our predictions for Apple’s not-an-Event event.
  • Submit your responses here
• Aftershow: Accidental Transportation Podcast
  • Third-gen Ford Ranger / Mazda B-series
  • BMW 3 Series (E90)
  • BMW i4
  • Second-gen Range Rover
  • Volvo XC90
  • Third-gen Toyota Prius
  • Ford F-150 Lightning

Creators and Guests

Host

D. Griffin Jones

Cult of Mac Writer, Video Producer and Podcaster

Host

Leander Kahney

Cult of Mac Editor-in-Chief

Host

Lewis Wallace

Cult of Mac Managing Editor

Guest

Casey Liss

Cohost of Accidental Tech Podcast

What is Cult of Mac?

The official podcast of the long-running Cult of Mac blog.

Every week, you’ll get the biggest news stories with our expert analysis and commentary. We’ll also give you a how-to that’ll help you use and understand your devices better. We’ll share and pick apart the most interesting Mac setups. You can send us any weird or technical questions you have. You’ll get our hands-on reviews of the interesting products, accessories and gadgets we try.

Our goal is to inform, educate, but most of all, entertain.