Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and AirPods 5 review, Snap Specs, MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, travel tech showcase, and more with Josh Kirschner of Techlicious
Summary
Myriam Joire and Josh discuss the iPhone 18 Pro series, highlighting incremental hardware updates like improved battery life, 2nm chips, and a new vapor chamber for better thermals. They debate Apple’s strategy of delaying silicon-carbon batteries and pro-level camera controls, such as variable aperture and post-capture cinematic focus, while comparing these features to Android competitors. The conversation also covers the upcoming iPhone Duo, travel tech, and the evolving landscape of enterprise device adoption.
Topics discussed
Intro and guest welcome
Upcoming phone launches and import tips
iPhone 18 Pro hardware overview
Battery life and upgrade value
Design language and silicon-carbon debate
Apple's strategy on battery tech and Duo
Charging habits and battery longevity
Apple's competitive strategy and silos
iPhone value tiers and enterprise use
Personal anecdotes: BlackBerry and iPhone history
Chip performance and device longevity
Thermals, gaming, and video recording
Camera features: aperture and pro controls
iPhone Duo adoption and design
Variable aperture history and implementation
Dynamic Island and under-display sensors
iOS 27 features and Siri
Travel tech: earbuds, chargers, and keyboards
Samsung One UI 9 and smart glasses
Smart glasses use cases and challenges
Snapdragon C9600 and Chinese phone launches
Chinese flagships vs US phones
Outro, sponsor, and show plugs
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