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iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 released
This episode covers the official release of iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, with hosts praising the Mac’s refined Liquid Glass design and improved…
iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 event
This post-event episode covers the Apple iPhone 18 Pro launch, featuring John Ternus's debut as CEO and the new "intelligent personal hub" vision.
John Ternus is now Apple CEO, last-minute iPhone event rumors, Apple TV price increase
The hosts analyze Apple’s leadership transition, noting Tim Cook’s substantial executive chair compensation suggests he will remain deeply involved despite John Ternus becoming CEO.
New Mac mini, new Mac Studio announced as iPhone 18 Pro event confirmed
The hosts preview Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and foldable event, discussing the "Surprise and Shine" tagline, supply constraints, and CEO John Ternus’s debut.
AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18 Pro cases
The hosts discuss persistent HomeKit issues with Philips Hue, prompting a switch to the Bridge Pro, and critique the lack of native Apple TV integration for ambient lighting.
Future Apple wearables, iOS 27 beta 5, iPhone 20 details
The hosts review iOS 27 Beta 5, highlighting refined Liquid Glass visuals, new app icons, and improved Siri performance on iPhone, though WatchOS remains sluggish.
Apple earnings, universal clipboard interoperability, iPhone event chatter
The hosts analyze Apple’s Q3 earnings, highlighting a stock drop due to supply constraints and weak Q4 guidance, alongside strong Mac growth driven by the MacBook Neo.
Apple Upgrade program launches, foldable iPhone hype, Apple smart glasses release date
iPhone leasing, Apple Music price increase, iOS 27 beta 4
The hosts troubleshoot HomeKit automation glitches, including unresponsive Hue lights and location detection issues with the Aqara thermostat.
iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI
The hosts discuss Apple’s delayed and reduced 2026 back-to-school promotion, noting lower gift card values, stricter verification, and excluded products like the MacBook Neo.
iOS 27 beta 3 changes, Siri AI on Apple Watch, macOS Golden Gate features
The hosts discuss iOS 27 Beta 3, highlighting the controversial new Reminders icon and a broader design shift toward sharper, less blurry visuals.
M7 chip coming sooner than expected, visionOS 27 features, Ask9to5Mac
The hosts analyze Mark Gurman’s reports indicating Apple will skip M6 Pro/Max chips to prioritize the AI-focused M7, impacting the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro’s specs.
iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS support
The hosts discuss Apple’s sweeping price hikes on Macs, iPads, and home devices due to component shortages, noting iPhones remain unaffected.
Apple warns price increases are coming, new Siri continues to impress, more iOS 27 features
Tim Cook confirms unavoidable Apple price hikes due to RAM shortages, aiming to shield incoming CEO John Turner from the fallout.
WWDC 2026 recap, iOS 27, new Siri and more officially announced
The hosts discuss their WWDC experiences, highlighting Tim Cook’s emotional final keynote and the subdued production style.
iOS 27 bill splitting, new hardware waiting on new Siri, final WWDC expectations
Ben Mayo celebrates vindication after Apple fixed an iPhone 17/Air charging bug he reported, highlighting issues with private feedback channels.
iOS 27 changes visualized for the first time, new Apple Watch details, AirDrop reliability
The hosts analyze Mark Gurman’s new iOS 27 illustrations, highlighting a revamped Siri interface with prominent AI model selection and a full-screen chat design.
WWDC invites, iOS 27 accessibility features, new Siri will be a ‘beta’
The hosts discuss a Messages search quirk, WWDC 2026 preparations, and new iOS 27 accessibility features like AI-powered Magnifier and Voice Control.