620: Big Anyway,
Summary
Hosts Stephen Hackett, Federico Viticci, and Mike Eltun discuss the Apple keynote, focusing on the new foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 12. They analyze pricing changes, camera features, and the absence of a base model update. The episode also highlights the Relay community's push to raise $5 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Finally, the hosts score their predictions in the "Rookies" game, with Federico currently leading the points.
Topics discussed
Intro, Golden Gate excitement, and Saint Jude awareness
Saint Jude campaign details and podcast aathon
Reading the Ricky's rules and scoring mechanics
Round 1: Watch unlock, left-handed UI, and naming
Round 1: iPhone Ultra vs Duo naming debate
John Ternus keynote performance and legacy nods
Camera specs, jargon, and UI design critique
Device colors, ceramic watch band, and screen durability
Fitbod sponsor segment
Scoring picks: iPhone 18 pricing and color names
Earnings impact and EU pricing discussion
Risky picks: Foldable UI, animations, and developer APIs
Folio case design and wife's reaction to the Duo
HomePod, Apple TV, and final Ricky's scores
Annual 2026 predictions and ShipOTON hackathon
Flexes rules and charity donation mechanics
Grading Flexes: Sensors, AirPods, and CEO intro
Grading Flexes: Action button, camera, and multitasking
Final Flexes scores and charity donation update
Personal device plans and show outro
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