M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers
Summary
The hosts discuss a newly surfaced 45-minute Q&A video from the iPhone 4 Antennagate era, featuring Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Bob Mansfield. They also review the M4 Mac mini, noting its performance gains but criticizing the significant price increase and storage changes. Additionally, they cover the AirPods 5, early software bugs affecting the Apple Watch Series 12 and iPhone 18 Pro, and the return of the app switcher in watchOS 27.2.
Topics discussed
The viral Antennagate Q&A video and its history
John Gruber's bumper case question and Jobs' reaction
Jobs' demeanor in the Q&A and other unreleased interviews
Mac Mini M6 performance benchmarks and core count
Mac Mini pricing strategy and storage tier changes
Mac Mini value proposition and AI agent use cases
Mac Mini storage speed and soldered limitations
AirPods 5 review: ANC and battery life comparison
AirPods 5 volume gesture and pricing tier confusion
AirPods Pro differentiation and future features
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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 reboot bug
iPhone 18 Pro Face ID freeze and reboot issue
WatchOS 27.2 app switcher changes and user feedback
Rumors of an Apple Whoop-style fitness band
Sponsor: iMazing data management software
Apple enterprise AI servers and M8 Ultra rumors
New Apple Music Hall venue in London
Apple TV+ and Music bundle pricing in new markets
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