Benjamin and Chance discuss the surprise announcement of AirPods Max 2, the official announcement of WWDC 2026, and the confirmation that the company will be bringing ads to Apple Maps. Additionally, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs that will be part of iOS 27.

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Links

  • iPhone 18 Pro camera may come with professional software, Apple considered purchasing Halide
  • Apple's upgraded AirPods Max 2 headphones are now available for pre-order, delivery on April 1
  • AirPods Max 2 and AirPods Max: Here’s what’s new
  • Apple introduced AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, and more
  • AirPods Max 2: Four things that remain unchanged
  • Apple announced WWDC 2026 for June 8, iOS 27 is expected to be revealed
  • iOS 27 is not expected to include major changes in Liquid Glass: report
  • iOS 27 may include a Liquid Glass slider, but is it necessary?
  • Apple is planning a standalone Siri app for iOS 27 and macOS 27, according to reports
  • Tim Cook said the Mac has set a new launch record for Apple
  • Apple has yet to meet the demand for MacBook Neo
  • Ads will come to Apple Maps in the US and Canada this summer, with a privacy-focused approach