622: Just Me and My Sad Friends
Summary
The hosts discuss the absurdity of a high school party themed around 2016 and share embarrassing photos from their past. They address listener questions about international Apple Care and iPhone trade-ins, while reviewing new code-mining discoveries in iOS 27.2, including anti-snatch features and a Watch app switcher. A major segment covers Federico’s review of the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, highlighting its superior performance for running local AI models compared to previous hardware. The episode concludes with a look at the new Apple Music Hall venue and updates on Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Federico's middle name
Listener story: 2016 retro party and old photos
Federico's 2008 photo and past habits
Apple Care and trade-in issues for iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro Face ID reliability issues
Display bugs and AI code mining in iOS updates
New theft detection features and Apple Music countdowns
WatchOS app switcher and Apple Intelligence privacy concerns
Saint Jude charity drive and graduate school updates
Podcast-a-thon live stream announcement
Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station
Sponsor: Scribe workflow documentation
Mac Studio M5 Ultra specs and local AI testing
Federico's AI-generated dog photos reveal
Local AI performance comparison: M3 vs M5 Ultra
Future of local AI and Apple's potential strategy
Sponsor: Sentry error tracking and replays
Meta Connect: Ray-Bans, audio glasses, and VR
Meta Muse AI agent capabilities and market impact
Closing remarks and show links
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