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Benjamin and Chance talk about the surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement, WWDC 2026 is official, and the company confirms that ads are coming to Apple Maps. Also, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs coming as part of iOS 27.
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iPhone 18 Pro camera may come with pro software, Apple considered buying Halide
Apple’s upgraded AirPods Max 2 headphones now available for pre-order with April 1 delivery
AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Here’s everything new
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, upgraded noise canceling, and more
AirPods Max 2: Four things that haven’t changed
Apple announces WWDC 2026 for June 8, iOS 27 set to be revealed
iOS 27 likely won't include any major changes to Liquid Glass: report
iOS 27 might include a Liquid Glass slider, but should it?
Apple planning standalone Siri app for iOS 27 and macOS 27, per report
Tim Cook says the Mac just set a new launch record for Apple
Apple hasn't caught up to MacBook Neo demand yet
Ads are coming to Apple Maps in the US and Canada this summer with a privacy-centric focus