iOS 820: The iPhone Folds (and Everything Else Apple Announced) - Variable Aperture, Battery Gains, & ANC for All
Summary
Hosts Micah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard break down Apple’s latest event, covering the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which feature a variable aperture camera, the A20 Pro chip, and rapid 15-minute charging. The episode highlights the new foldable iPhone Duo, detailing its 7.6-inch inner display, Touch ID security, and split-screen capabilities. Additionally, the hosts discuss the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, focusing on advanced heart health sensors and new audio intelligence features like Live Rewind and Siri Recap.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Trusted Tech and Microsoft 365 licensing
Introduction and show welcome
iPhone 18 Pro colors and design discussion
Variable aperture camera and durability concerns
Photographic styles and Apple Reference Image
Fast charging capabilities and battery life
A20 Pro chip and vapor chamber cooling
Reactions to the absence of a standard iPhone
iPhone Duo pricing, trade-ins, and display specs
Touch ID vs Face ID on the foldable iPhone
iPhone Duo build quality and IP68 rating
iPhone Duo camera features and Smart Take
iOS 27 multitasking and StandBy mode
iPhone Duo accessories and MagSafe compatibility
Use cases for the foldable form factor
Sponsor: Horizon 3 AI security platform
Apple Watch Series 12 health and readiness features
Apple Watch pricing, battery, and audio intelligence
Live Rewind and Siri Recap privacy features
Watch OS 27 and Apple Health updates
AirPods 5 features and release details
Release dates, trade-ins, and Apple Care for Family
App Caps: Athletic Pro and Splitwise
Outro and where to find the hosts
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