iPhone Handoff, iOS 27 updates
Summary
Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature, which allows a single number to switch between two iPhones, faces resistance from AT&T, while T-Mobile charges a monthly fee and Verizon plans to add support soon. Disney and Hulu have announced significant price hikes, particularly for ad-free premium plans, to push users toward bundled subscriptions. Additionally, Apple is addressing a critical software bug in iOS 27 that causes iPhone 18 Pro devices to freeze and reboot after failed Face ID attempts, with a fix expected in iOS 27.0.1. Meanwhile, watchOS 27.0.1 has been released to resolve unexpected re…
Topics discussed
Intro and iPhone Handoff feature overview
AT&T's refusal to support iPhone Handoff
Carrier support status and pricing for Handoff
Disney+ and Hulu price increases
Sponsor segment: Stuff to-do app
iPhone 18 Pro Face ID freeze and reboot bug
Apple confirms software fix for Face ID issue
WatchOS 27.0.1 update for Series 12 and Ultra 4
Recap and sign-off
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