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 new iPhone 18 Pro series with its variable aperture camera and A20 Pro chip, alongside the debut of the foldable iPhone Duo. The duo discusses the iPhone Duo’s 7.6-inch inner display, Touch ID security, and split-view multitasking, while also analyzing the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Key topics include improved heart rate sensing, a new readiness score, and the privacy-focused Live Rewind and Siri Recap audio features.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Trusted Tech Microsoft 365 licensing
Intro and Apple Event overview
iPhone 18 Pro design, colors, and pricing
Variable aperture camera and drop durability
Pro controls, grain, and Apple Image Integrity
Battery life and fast charging capabilities
A19 Pro chip, vapor chamber, and Dynamic Island
iPhone Duo: The new foldable announcement
iPhone Duo hardware: Touch ID, size, and Face ID
iPhone Duo durability and IP rating
iPhone Duo camera system and selfie features
iOS 27 features: Dock, split view, and standby
iPhone Duo battery, eSIM, and MagSafe compatibility
iPhone Duo use cases and pre-order details
Sponsor: Horizon 3 AI security testing
Apple Watch Series 12 health sensing and HRV
Apple Watch Ultra 4 specs and battery
Live Rewind feature and privacy discussion
Apple Health app updates and biomarker tests
Sponsors: Progressive and United Airlines
AirPods 5 release and ANC improvements
Release dates, trade-in, and Apple One deals
App Caps: Athletic Pro and Splitwise
Outro, club access, and final sponsors
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