CultCast #244 - The new Pros, Cometh

This week: new Macbook Pros, incoming!  We have even more details to share on the “significant” updates coming soon to Apple’s Macbook Pro line.  Plus: iPhone 7 may get a Quad HD display and pressure-sensitive home button; Apple’s plans for a “killer” new health device; and we review our favorite new hover boards and smart scales on an all new Under Review.

 

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Apple said to be developing ‘killer’ health device for 2017

http://www.cultofmac.com/441455/apple-said-to-be-developing-killer-health-device-for-2017/

 

Apple ditched plan to make three iPhone 7 models

http://www.cultofmac.com/441425/apple-ditched-plan-to-make-three-iphone-7-models/

 

iPhone 7 to feature pressure-sensitive home button

http://www.cultofmac.com/441218/iphone-7-to-feature-pressure-sensitive-home-button/

 

iPhone 7 Plus may be in line for Quad HD display

http://www.cultofmac.com/441345/iphone-7-plus-may-be-in-line-for-quad-hd-display/

 

New MacBook Pro may pack Touch ID power button

http://www.cultofmac.com/441256/new-macbook-pro-may-pack-touch-id-power-button/

 

New iPhone to Have Dual Camera but No Headphone Jack

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-08/new-iphone-said-to-have-dual-camera-pressure-sensitive-button

 

Segway miniPro

http://amzn.to/2aLyEHB

 

Swagtron T3

http://amzn.to/2aLyv7f

 

Tithings Body Cardio scale

http://www.withings.com/us/en/products/body-cardio