Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. 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! 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now 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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. '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! 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. 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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. 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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. 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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. 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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now 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! 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Apple Vision Pro levels up with the new Spatial Persona feature. The latest iPad Pro details and potential release date. Plus, is Apple working on their own Robot? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Apple Bitz XL listeners get 15% off unlimited access to every class at masterclass.com/applebitz The US has sued Apple for an illegal monopoly over smartphones. Special Guest and General Counsel Gil Cabrera jumps on the show to offer his expert insight. Plus, my interview with Apple's Greg Joswiak at Apple Park and what he had to say about Apple, the camera, Spatial video, and more. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Special Guest Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins the pod to talk about the M3 Macbook Air, Artificial Intelligence, and what really happened with the Apple Car Project. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Apple Car Project has been canceled. What went wrong during its 10 years behind the scenes? Everything. Plus, what other 'projects' are Apple working on? And iOS 17.4 is right around the corner. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's all about generative A.I. for the iPhone 16/16 Pro and iOS 18. An improved Neural Engine and new software features will define the iPhone in 2024. Plus, Apple's OLED display transition is expected to be complete by 2027 and Mark Zuckerberg thinks the Meta Quest 3 is better than the Apple Vision Pro, because his company makes it. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Special Guest Ray Wong from Inverse joins the pod to breakdown all the good and bad for the Apple Vision Pro. This one goes deep, but we really get into the nuance and what this means for Apple and the future. Is it REALLY worth the buy at $3500? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Gil Cabrera joins the pod to talk all about the launch of the Apple Vision Pro and what's top of mind after watching the first batch of reviews, including mine. It's finally here, so where can it go from here? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. We learned a whole lot about Apple Vision Pro after the pre-orders opened and Apple finally posted the tech specs for us to pick apart. I'll breakdown every detail we found out and there's so much more we know. The iPhone 16 & 16 Pro's rumored 'Capture Button' just got a whole lot more interesting, and the latest update on what you need to know about the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen ban for Series 9 and Ultra 2. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's everything big we expect to see from Apple in 2024 with Special Guest Gil Cabrera! And yes the Apple Vision Pro will be the main attraction but it will be a big year for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more! What are you looking forward to? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks Notion! Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/applebitz Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's the year in review for Apple. Special Guest Ray Wong from Inverse joins the pod. What did Apple do right? Where did they drop the ball? Was 2023 just a big setup for 2024? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's my in-depth experience from my latest visit to Apple Park and my third hands-on time with the Apple Vision Pro. I got to see what my own Spatial Video looked like, and experience new features like new Environments and the Keyboard for Apple Vision Pro. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at MASTERCLASS.com/APPLEBITZ Thanks Notion! Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/applebitz Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. iOS 17.2 is here with the new Journal App, Spatial Video, and more, but it's also missing some features that will be pushed out to 2024. Apple Vision Pro could be coming in January and New iPad Airs, iPad Pros, and MacBook Airs could arrive in March 2024. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Thanks Notion! Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/applebitz I'll walk through my experience at Apple Park recording Spatial Video and putting on the Apple Vision Pro for the second time. What's Different? Plus, the latest iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Rumors and more! 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple Bitz XL listeners get 15% off unlimited access to every class at masterclass.com/applebitz The iPhone 14 lineup gets Emergency SOS via satellite for free for another year, A.I. is a priority for iOS 18 and Apple's other operating systems. Plus, new features in the iOS 17.2 beta! Plus new iPads in 2024 and reported details for the Apple Vision Pro 2. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Everything Apple announced and what they didn't tell you about the new M3 MacBook Pro's and the new M3 iMac. Plus, say goodbye to an old friend, and iOS 17.2 features you can expect to see in December! 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AppleBitz XL listeners get 15% off unlimited access to every class at masterclass.com/applebitz It's the in-depth Preview for Apple's 'Scary Fast' October 30th Event with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman who was the one who broke the story. We're expecting a new M3 iMac and M3 Pro & M3 Max MacBook Pros, but will we really get them? Will we see anything else? 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. New Macs are incoming by the end of October. Apple announces the new Apple Pencil USB-C, reports claim. Plus, we could see Apple's new Foldable iPad, a new 12.9-inch iPad Air, and new iPad Pro's in 2024. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. My exclusive interview with Google CEO Sundar Pichai about their approach to phones and what they can do as a challenger to the iPhone. Plus, Apple Watch X rumors, M3 Macs coming in early 2024, and the latest Apple Vision Pro details 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple releases the iOS 17.0.3 update to fix the iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues that some users have been experiencing. The iOS 17.1 beta brings new features, and we remember the 12th Anniversary of Steve Jobs passing. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's review season! Special Guest Ray Wong joins the show for a back-and-forth breakdown and review of Apple's newest hardware for the Fall! Who does the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro make the most sense to upgrade for? Did the Apple Watch do enough in 2023? Plus, I got some major scoops with my exclusive interview with Apple! 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from The 'Wonderlust' in Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and Cherlynn Low from Engadget join the pod for their reactions and impressions of the new iPhone 15 & 15 Pro Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, the new AirPods Pro 2nd Generation with USB-C and Apple's Carbon Neutral 2030 Initiative. Krystal Lora @thekrystallora Judner Aura @UrAvgConsumer Cherlynn Low Deputy Editor at Engadget 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 send to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FACTORMeals.com/applebitz50 and use code applebitz50 to get 50% off. Special Guest Gil Cabrera joins the pod to talk about the final rumors before Apple's big iPhone 15/15 Pro Event. Where are you on a scale of 1-10 at when it comes to upgrading this time around? Plus, will we see something more or is Apple out of surprises for this event? 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 send to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's everything we have heard and everything we know leading into Apple's 'Wonderlust' Fall Event. We know the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro lineup will be announced. We're also expecting the new Apple Watch Series 9, the new Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the AirPods Pro 2 with a new USB-C case. What about the Apple Vision Pro? 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 send to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. The iPhone 15 'Ultra' reports are back and could be the name change for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Plus, the Apple Watch X will be the next significant upgrade with the Series 9 and Ultra 2 not expecting to change much. Plus, Tesla and Apple are playing nicer with each other. 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 send to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. FACTOR75.com/applebitz50 and use code applebitz50 to get 50% off. It looks like the Apple iPhone Event will happen on September the 12th. New details about the A17 chip, how different will the new Apple Watch models be? And the Apple Vision Pro will reportedly get a 'Magic Battery''. 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 send to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FACTOR75.com/applebitz50 and use code applebitz50 to get 50% off. A Bloomberg report says Apple's iPhone Event will be held on September 12th or 13th. We also expect to see the new Apple Watch Series 9, the next-gen Apple Watch Ultra, and maybe more! Plus, Apple Earnings are down, but one product category is holding up the ship. 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 send to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices