iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 released
Summary
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 toolbar buttons while criticizing the intrusive Siri integration in right-click menus. They discuss the mixed public reception of the new Siri AI, noting that a rollout waitlist and limited device support have dampened initial enthusiasm. The conversation also addresses two features removed from the final iOS 27 build, including agentic password management and Messages suggestions, which Apple plans to return in future updates. Finally, they review…
Topics discussed
Intro: iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate release
macOS Golden Gate design and Liquid Glass changes
Critique of Tahoe vs Golden Gate implementation
New Siri button and context menu intrusiveness
Mission Control performance and swipe gestures
Siri AI rollout issues and user confusion
Siri AI vs Codex and agent capabilities
Removed iOS 27 features: Messages and Passwords
iOS 27.1 exclusive for iPhone Duo and beta plans
New Health App design and beta features
iOS 27.2 updates: Siri languages and TV profiles
Sponsors: Gusto, Framer, and Bitwarden
iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera analysis
Aperture effects on focus and night mode
A20 Pro chip, vapor chamber, and Dynamic Island
iPhone 18 Pro colors, weight, and battery life
iPhone lineup strategy and Shopify sponsorship
Apple Watch hardware upgrades and heart rate tracking
New health metrics: HRV, Vitals, and Readiness
Watch battery life, AI features, and final thoughts
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