Apple’s New CEO Announces a New Foldable iPhone - DTNS 5349
Summary
Apple's new CEO John Ternus made his debut by unveiling the $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro with the A20 Pro chip, and updated Apple Watch and AirPods. Guest Sarah Lane discusses the foldable's hardware innovations and software integration, noting how Apple addressed common Android foldable pain points. The episode also covers Anthropic's internal AI safety concerns, OpenAI's Navier-Stokes breakthrough, and a record-breaking Microsoft security patch.
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Sponsor segments: Capital One, Granger, and HeyGen
Show intro and Apple event preview
John Ternus's first keynote as Apple CEO
iPhone Duo foldable specs and design
Foldable software and aspect ratio advantages
Camera features and display durability
Android vs iOS foldable comparisons
App adaptability and multitasking modes
Developer ecosystem and UI sizing initiatives
New colors, image authentication, and iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro camera and AI features
Pricing, storage, and Apple Upgrade program
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 health features
Watch health tracking vs competitors and AI
AirPods 5 release and availability
Sponsor segments: ChatGPT Work, Granola, AT&T
Anthropic researcher departure and AI safety concerns
OpenAI solves Navier-Stokes equation controversy
Quick tech headlines: Microsoft, Meta, Suno, and more
Listener mail: Japan travel eSIM advice and sponsors
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