This week: The new Siri is slipping yet again — but that’s a good thing, Eddy Cue pulls the plug on Apple’s AI doctor, more new AirPods Pro are on the way, the best multi-Mac setups, and we’ve got a great tip for the Messages app.

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• M5 Pro MacBook Pro release date just became clearer
  • After weeks of speculation, Apple’s M5 Pro MacBook Pros may finally be on the horizon. A fresh report offers the clearest launch window yet.
• That Siri upgrade coming in iOS 26.4? Don’t get your hopes up.
  • iOS 26.4 may not live up to expectations. Apple is struggling to complete a long-delayed artificial intelligence upgrade for Siri.
• Apple shifts AI health coach plans to new focus
  • A new decision by Eddy Cue means Apple shifts AI health coach plans to focus on incremental Health app updates.
• Next AirPods Pro’s new cameras could see your surroundings
  • A new leak says new cameras in upcoming AirPods Pro 4 could see around the user. Look for them sometime in 2026.
• Maximum fun: Top 10 multi-Mac setups
  • For Apple enthusiasts, one Mac is great — but two or more? That’s when things get seriously interesting.
  • Developer dual-Mac dance: Mac mini and MacBook Air
• Listener Question
  • Will AI actually eliminate white collar jobs?
• 6 great features in Messages in iOS 26
  • Get to know the great new features in Messages in iOS 26: polls, background images, group Apple Cash payments and so much more.
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