This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest MacBook update rumors, The Information's report on Siri's history and why Apple has struggled to scale it, a surprise Apple education event announcement mid-episode, Apple's Texture acquisition and Eddy Cue's appearance at SXSW, and Apple unveiling dates for WWDC 2018.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Topics:

New lower-cost 13-inch Retina MacBook reported to debut in June, iPad refresh coming

Report: Siri team didn’t learn about HomePod until 2015, after Amazon Echo debuted

Apple announces creative education event on March 27

Apple buying digital magazine service Texture, likely boost to subscription services revenue

Eddy Cue talks Texture acquisition, great storytelling, and Rihanna in SXSW interview

Apple opens WWDC 2018 registration: June 4-8 in San Jose

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