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This week's episode comes to you from Dehli, India where I've been for the past week and some of my observations about their quickly evolving tech landscape. Plus, reports claim Apple is finally going to make a serious push into the Smart Home Space, with a new connected Smart Display. Plus, Apple Vision Pro updates and more!
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Published 11/16/24
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Apple threw one of it's biggest weeks ever with three new M4 Mac product announcements with the M4 iMac, M4 Mac mini, and M4 MacBook Pro. I'll talk it all through with you.Plus an exclusive interview with Apple's Senior Executive team to talk about the new Hearing Aid Feature and Hearing Experience for the AirPods Pro 2.
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Published 11/01/24
Apple drops another surprise on us after Greg Jozwiak teased that we're getting new Mac announcements next week. What M4 Macs do we expect to see? Plus, an in-depth review of the iPad mini with Content Creator Chris Lawley, who works exclusively from his iPad.
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Published 10/26/24
Apple officially announced the new iPad mini, which features a faster processor, Apple Intelligence support, and Apple Pencil Pro support. But did they do enough? What do you think?
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Published 10/18/24
It's the first alleged hands-on with the new M4 MacBook Pro and Benchmarks show how much of a beast this is. Is Apple moving away from it's annual product release cycle? Because they definitely won't do that with the iPhone. Plus, Everything we expect to see at Apple's rumored October Mac Event! And will the iPad Mini make an appearance?
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Published 10/12/24
Is this the fastest that iPhone buzz has died down after a launch? It sure feels that way. Plus, October's Mac Event is next and we expect to see new M4 MacBook Pros, iMacs, and a new Mac mini. Plus, yes, there is still 'iPhone 17 Air' talk. Plus, more details behind my YouTube and twitter accounts getting hacked.
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Published 10/05/24
Meta just broke the biggest news of the year with their reveal of 'Orion' and the implications it has for the future. Did they leave Apple in the dust? Plus, Special Guest Gil Cabrera joins the pod to talk about Apple's Fall products, what he upgraded to and why, and which product stands out most to him. And please, don't say AirPods Max 2.
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Published 09/27/24
Special Gues Ray Wong joins the pod for an in-depth discussion and review for all of Apple's Fall announcements. That's the entire iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 & AirPods Max. Plus, is Apple Intelligence the biggest letdown for a launch product that we've ever seen?
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Published 09/21/24
I sit down for a quick chat with Apple's John Ternus, SVP of Hardware Engineering and Kaiann Drance, VP of Worldwide Product Marketing to talk iPhone 16 Pro.
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Published 09/12/24
It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from The 'I'ts Glowtime Event' in Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and TechMe0ut join the pod for their reactions and impressions of the new iPhone 16/16 Pro Lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4th generation, AirPods Pro 2 new hearing features, and are the AirPods Max a cop out?
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Published 09/12/24
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'It's Glowtime' Is Apple's big Fall iPhone Event, and we expect to see the new Apple Watch lineup and new 4th generation AirPods. But this is about all the things we will NOT see so don't get your hopes up too high! M4 Macs? Save that for October or November!
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Published 09/08/24
Apple has officially announced their Fall Event on Monday, September 9th at Apple Park at 10 AM PT. We expect the new iPhone 16 & 16 Pro Lineup, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Could we see more? Plus, new M4 Macs in October!
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Published 08/30/24
Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's everything we know about the iPhone 16 & 16 Pro lineup with one month to go before Apple's official announcement! Is it enough for you to upgrade this year? Plus, Google's Pixel 9 Pro lineup looks very good, and Google's Gemini is already years ahead of Apple Intelligence. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to...
Published 08/16/24
Apple Intelligence comes to the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta,...well not all of it, but some of the features.Plus, Apple has another record earnings quarter, even if iPhone took a little revenue drop. And the rumored foldable iPad gets pushed out to 2026, in case you really want a foldable iPad. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to
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Published 08/05/24
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Apple's iOS 18 Public Beta and more are available now, but they aren't anywhere near close to what Apple showed us at WWDC 24. Samsung Unpacked decides to copy Apple's homework and the TinyPod brings back the nostalgia of the iPod using an Apple Watch.
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Published 07/20/24
Apple Vision Pro launches Internationally...How will it do? Plus, Apple's looking to make its products thinner and more durable. But will software be enough to combat declining sales? And say goodbye to Apple Pay Later.
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Published 06/30/24
According to reports, Apple Intelligence won't be ready for iOS 18 until 2025 in the U.S.. Plus, the European Union will get it even later after Apple went on the record stating regulatory concerns from the EU. Then, Apple is bringing back its thin era, and it might be a good thing. Plus, is the Apple Vision Pro 2 development being suspended?
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Published 06/23/24
It's a special WWDC24 Apple Bitz XL Podcast from Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! Tech Youtuber Techmeout, Cherlynn Low from Engadget, and Lance Ulanoff from TechRadar join the pod for their reactions and impressions of the new Apple Intelligence platform, and what it means for the future of AppIe. Plus, our favorite features announced at WWDC24, and the features that didn't do it for us.
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Published 06/13/24
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It's the latest reports and rumors for everything we expect to see at WWDC24. And there's a whole lot more we don't know about. Artificial Intelligence will be everywhere and we'll see how Apple's partnership with OpenAI levels up iOS18.
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Published 06/08/24
It's an interview with the team-up of Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive who talked about how they made 'What If?...An Immersive Story on Apple Vision Pro. How long have they been working on it, how did the project come together and what technical aspects of Apple Vision Pro made this unique experience possible from the popular Marvel Studios Animated Series?
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Published 05/31/24
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It's my iPad Pro review with your thoughts and questions. Who does it make sense for? Plus, Apple's really doing a foldable MacBook, but do you really want it? The iPad Pro still doesn't run anything like macOS, so what would they put on this iPad Pro 'Pro'? And they better not call it that. Plus, Marvel Studios brings an exclusive experience to the Apple Vision Pro and it's the exact type of thing the Vision Pro needs.
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Published 05/25/24
It's my hands-on reactions to the new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard from Apple's Event in New York City. Who are these for? And when is a thin iPad too thin?
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Published 05/11/24
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It's what we expect at Apple's iPad Event on May 7th. Plus, Apple's looking for an AI partner. Will it be Google or OpenAI? And why this is the most crucial WWDC for Apple in years.
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Published 04/30/24
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The App Store opens up to Game Emulators. You can now play Nintendo games on your iPhone and it's awesome. Plus, the latest iPad Air rumors, The future of the M4 chip for Macs, and more!
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Published 04/21/24