More iPhone 18 Pro, iOS 27.2 news
Summary
TechInsights confirms the US iPhone 18 Pro Max retains a Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem due to contract obligations, while other regions use Apple’s new C2 chip. The episode details the phone’s massive battery, which requires a new "Prepare to Ship" feature to limit capacity for safe transport. Additionally, iOS 27.2 introduces a system-managed migration flow for app data transitions, and Apple clarifies that the new Siri AI features require 8GB to 14GB of free storage depending on the device model.
Topics discussed
iPhone 18 Pro Max US model confirmed to use Qualcomm modem
New 'Prepare to Ship' feature for large battery shipping rules
Sponsor segment: Stuff to-do list app
iOS 27.2 beta: System-managed app data migration
Storage requirements for iOS 27 AI features
Episode wrap-up and social media links
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