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    #615: But in Citrus!

    May 11th, 2026 · 113 minutes

    We revisit the Ultra and Neo names, consider the future of Apple's processor manufacturing strategy, and try to imagine why possible use case there could be for AirPods with built-in cameras.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 Review: Beam Me Up – Six Colors
    Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens - MacRumors
    Apple Doubles MacBook Neo Production, Orders Fresh Batch of Chips
    Culpan: Apple goes all in on MacBook Neo production – Six Colors
    Apple Weighs Using Intel, Samsung to Build Device Processors - Bloomberg
    Apple, Intel Have Reached Preliminary Chip-Making Agreement - WSJ
    iOS 27 Features: Apple Plans to Let Users Swap Models Across Apple Intelligence - Bloomberg
    Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Reach Advanced Testing Stage in AI Device Push - Bloomberg