Betting against the iPhone 17
Summary
Hosts Daniel Bader and Steve Rados return from hiatus to review the Pixel 10 series, praising its AI features and camera while noting Google’s strategy to attract iPhone users. They discuss Apple’s new iPhone 17 lineup, particularly the lightweight iPhone Air, and critique the confusing smartphone market segmentation. The episode also covers Google’s antitrust victory, the decline of smart home reliability, and upcoming Amazon hardware announcements.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor, and host banter
Pixel 10 review and AI features
iPhone 17 camera and Apple Intelligence
iPhone Air design and product lineup
Mid-range phones and value proposition
Google's antitrust ruling and search
NordVPN sponsor segment
Smart home tech and contactless payments
Nostalgia for iPhone launch days
Bat infestation stories
Book recommendations and TI calculators
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