709: Steel-Cable Insurance
Summary
The hosts discuss selling a Volkswagen to CarMax and are surprised to find it listed for more than their original purchase price. They announce a new member special detailing the show's history and promote a charity drive for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The episode also covers preliminary Geekbench scores for the A20 Pro and M6 chips, noting the phone's impressive single-core performance. Finally, they analyze the iPhone 18 Pro's new variable aperture, comparing its starburst effects to traditional lenses and discussing the C2 modem's availability.
Topics discussed
Checking if a sold Volkswagen was listed online
Announcement of the show's origin story special
Saint Jude charity drive and consumer guilt offset
James Bond references in the iPhone event video
Geekbench 6 and 7 comparisons for Apple Silicon
Feasibility of solar charging for iPhones
AI assistant capabilities and user queries
Adjustable aperture and starburst effects in iPhone 18 Pro
Subpixel patterns and Face ID IR sensor layout
iPhone mirroring and Action button design
Developer vs user perspectives on the iPhone Duo
App Store review policies for beta software
Meeting with John Siracusa about ATP specials
Interviews with Apple executives and secrecy
iPhone home screen rotation and spatial interfaces
Magsafe accessory compatibility and button placement
Speculations on a special Apple Pencil for the Duo
Edge-to-edge screens and macOS dock limitations
Zocdoc sponsor segment
AI navigation features and external drive photos
Managing macOS disk space and eviction
S3 backup strategy and cost optimization
iPhone Air sales data and market analysis
Preparing a desk for a new Mac Studio
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