Microsoft’s XBOX Problem, iOS 27 Beta 3, Meta Glasses Are…Good?
Summary
Hosts Steven and Jason discuss iOS 27 Beta 3, including new Shortcuts features and HomeKit changes, while live-updating their iPhones. They cover Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs, the gaming industry’s shift away from physical media, and Jason’s appearance in an F1 broadcast. The episode also features banter about Meta Ray-Ban glasses and a debate on the definition of barbecue.
Topics discussed
Intro, listener feedback, and audio editing struggles
July 4th in England, Billie Jean King, and BBQ definitions
iOS 26 Beta 3 update and Siri AI features
Reminders icon change and iCloud storage costs
Microsoft layoffs, AI automation, and Xbox struggles
Physical media, Kaleidoscope, and digital ownership
HomeKit Secure Video, propane tanks, and Framer ad
NordLayer ad and Pixel Fold review
Netflix Shorts and iPhone 18 cellular chips
Apple Podcasts vs. Pocket Casts features
Claude Cowork updates and OpenAI voice models
Meta Ray-Ban glasses review and privacy concerns
iPad Pro sizes and multi-device workflows
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