210: Apple Surprise and Shine Recap: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro & More!
Summary
Hartley and Johnny cover Apple’s latest event, starting with the iPhone 18 Pro’s smaller Dynamic Island, A20 Pro chip, and new burgundy color. They discuss the AirPods 5’s price cut and the Apple Watch Series 12’s significant health sensing upgrades, noting the controversial bezel size increase. The episode concludes with their mixed impressions of the new iPhone Duo foldable, praising its software execution while acknowledging it remains a first-generation device.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and Pepperidge Farm sponsor
Event weather and iPhone 18 Pro chip overview
iPhone 18 Pro colors and design changes
Upgrade advice and A20 chip performance
Thermals, modem, and mmWave connectivity
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iPhone 18 Pro camera and variable aperture
AI image authenticity and sensor exclusivity
AppleCare One pricing and value
Release dates and September 11th timing
AirPods 4 pricing and features
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Apple Watch Series 12 health sensing
Apple Watch design and bezel changes
iPhone Duo foldable design and software
iPhone Duo release, price, and cameras
iPhone Duo use cases and camera debate
iPhone Duo typing, MagSafe, and buying advice
Music mention and BMW sponsor
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