Apple desperately needs a replacement for Mac OS, but negotiations with Jean-Louis Gassée’s Be are at the breaking point. But does CEO Gil Amelio have any other options?

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The 27 OS releases have dropped. Jason has a review of macOS Golden Gate and Myke acts as the ambassador for Siri AI. And we’ve also got more reactions to just what makes the iPhone Duo so interesting.

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On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I break down Apple’s September event, starting with the “Ternus Doctrine” and what it means for Siri AI. We compare the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, then dig into the new Apple Watch and AirPods features. In More Power Users, we share what we ordered and why.

Episode Links

• Everything Apple Just Announced – Stephen’s YouTube Recap
• Apple Event September 9 2026: Introducing iPhone Duo and more
• Apple Plans to Squeeze More Revenue From the App Store, Report Says
• Apple unveils iPhone Duo
• I Tested Apple’s New FOLDABLE iPhone Duo
• iPhone Duo MagSafe Accessory Photo
• AppleCare One Family
• Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
• iPhone 18 Pro & Duo: A Photographer’s Reaction
• About Audio Intelligence features on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
• Introducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System

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This week on the "Cult of Mac" podcast: Apple's Surprise and Shine event is in the books! The iPhone Duo is real, and John Ternus did great.

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