AWC 500 - You're On Your Own Time
Summary
Hosts Tom, Vincent, and Chris celebrate the Apple WatchCast’s 500th episode and 10-year anniversary with a live broadcast. They discuss the return of blood oxygen monitoring on newer Apple Watches following a reversed ITC ruling, alongside iOS 26 Liquid Glass refinements and new ringtones. The episode also covers rumors of Touch ID on the 2026 Apple Watch, AirPods live translation, and upcoming fall product releases like the iPhone 17 and Ultra 3.
Topics discussed
Celebrating the 500th Episode and Podcast History
Early Apple Watch Keynote and Production Evolution
Blood Oxygen Patent Dispute with Massimo
watchOS Beta Features: Ringtones and Translation
Rumors: Biometric Auth and Apple TV+ Whale
Upcoming Hardware: Ultra 3, M5 Chips, and AirPods
Health Stories: Blood Pressure and Heart Alerts
Apple TV+ Pricing and Show Recommendations
Apple Watch Generations: A Historical Retrospective
Listener Raffle and Giveaways
What We Like: Travel, Solar, and Smart Home
Future of the Podcast and Farewell
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