Apple’s Back to School promo, AirPods public beta

Jul 17, 2026 · 8m

Summary

Host Chance Miller covers Apple’s 2026 back-to-school promotion, which offers gift cards for Macs and iPads but requires strict student verification. He also details a slight price increase for new AppleCare+ subscriptions on Macs and iPads. The episode discusses upcoming ads in Apple Maps, highlighting banned categories like home services, and introduces the new Custom EQ feature in the AirPods public beta.

Topics discussed

Apple's 2026 Back-to-School Promotion Details AppleCare+ Price Increases for Macs and iPads Sponsor: Backblaze Off-Site Backup Service Apple Maps Ads Launch and Prohibited Content Policies AirPods Public Beta: New Custom EQ Feature Outro, Ratings, and Ad-Free Subscription Info

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