Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

Apple's Q3 earnings are in and there's a lot to pull from them. The iPhone made up less than 50% of revenue for Apple for the first time since 2012. Services, Macs, and Wearables make up the difference for another record quarter. Plus, 'Mac Book' disses Apple in a Microsoft ad. You can 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

The 2020 iPhone looks like the one to get based on the latest rumor reports. Buzz around the 16-inch MacBook Pro gets louder and Marvel's Phase 4 and Disney+ Service already handed Apple TV+ a big "L". Plus, Brian's back from China! You can 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

It's a deep dive into the latest in home theater and the what the Apple TV needs right now. When might we even see an Apple TV 8K? Are we excited about the Apple TV+ service? Special Guest Techno Dad returns to the show to talk all things home theater and Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Apple ready for the Apple Glasses? ARKit3 and iOS 13 developer Romain Derrien is my Special Guest this week. We get into the nitty-gritty of ARKit3, what matters from the latest iOS 13 announcements, and how it sets up the Apple Glasses for the future. You can 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

A report says Apple is planning on releasing a new iPhone with an in-display fingerprint sensor, but only in China to help drive down costs in that market. Is this baloney? Apple's using AR Kit so it looks like you're making eye contact with Facetime videos...but you aren't. Creepy, but cool. Because they should be bringing that to the US. Plus, the Jony Ive inspired Apple Car that you never wanted. You can 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

BONUS EPISODE! Jony Ive officially leaves Apple to head his own independent design company and its the end of an era. Special Guest Joe Cieplinski joins the pod to talk all about his impact, what it means for Apple moving forward, and our favorite Jony Ive designed Apple products. And DO NOT say the iPhone Battery Case. You can 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

You can 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] It's our first impressions of the Public Beta releases with Special Guest Senior Tech Correspondent Ray Wong from Mashable for iOS 13, iPadOS, watchOS 6, macOS Catalina and tvOS. What stood out to us? What's good? What's not so good? Meh Apple? Plus, do you want an Apple Watch with a FaceTime camera? One of us does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple announces a massive MacBook Pro battery recall affecting their Pro laptops as far back as 2015-17 and recommends you stop using them immediately. Plus, the Apple Watch is gaining its independence from the iPhone and I couldn't be happier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has filed 7 new "portable" computers with the Eurasian Economic Commission which is always a clear sign that new hardware is coming. Could we finally see the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro? Plus, Google releases their Pixel 4 on twitter, that looks a whole lot like the rumored iPhone 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple's WWDC 19 Keynote was the best one they've had in years . Special Guest Lance Ulanoff was at the keynote and tells us why Privacy was the top story for him. Apple brought their 'A' game with the New Mac Pro, the Pro Display XDR, iOS 13, iPadOS, watchOS 6, tvOS 6 and macOS Catalina. They've set the table for 2019 and a big year in software and hardware with the iPhone 11 and more coming this fall. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks Nuzest! Get 15% of your purchase at nuzest.us/abxl It's everything we know and expect to see at WWDC 2019 on June 3rd. Apple's all about software tweaks and improvements that continue to bring all of their hardware closer together. Will we see the new Mac Pro? Will we see the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro? This is your 411 for WWDC 2019. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks Nuzest! Get 15% of your purchase at nuzest.us/abxl Apple surprises us with an under the radar release of the new 2019 MacBook Pros, that get a legit speed bump and a "new material" for the keyboard. But did they really fix the problems? Plus, Senior Legal Correspondent Gil Cabrera joins in to talk about the latest FTC ruling, what we want to see at WWDC and more! You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple has a rough week after getting punched in the face by the China Trade Wars and a Supreme Court ruling that finds consumers can move forward with an antitrust case against Apple for its App Store practices. iPhone 11R leaks reveal more, and the first ever AirPoops! You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Blinkist for your support. Check out a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/applebitz Special guest Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins the show to talk about his big story this week. A complete in-depth reveal of what we can expect at Apple's WWDC 2019 with iOS 13, macOS 10.15 and watchOS 6. Plus, how has Apple Retail lost its shine. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple announces its latest earnings, and the iPhone isn't the star this time around. It's the iPad, Apple Watch and their Services. iPhone sales reportedly dropped by 30% worldwide, and Powerbeats Pro are on pre-order this week. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Blinkist for your support. Check out a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/applebitz The latest iPhone 11 renders from OnLeaks are out based on CAD designs and if you know their history, the next iPhone will look like everything that is being leaked. Plus, two new AirPods could launch in 2019. Seriously. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or send a Voice Memo to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple Bitz XL Senior Legal Correspondent Gil Cabrera (@GilCabrera on twitter) joins the show to talk about the suprise deal between Apple and Qualcomm to squash their 2-plus year beef and work together again. It's a win for consumers, but the big loser? Intel shuts down their 5G modem business. New iOS 13 and macOS 10.15 details and a story about people wearing AirPods while having sex? Really? You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or send a Voice Memo to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Blinkist for your support. Check out a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/applebitz Netflix AirPlay doesn't work on your iPhone or iPad anymore. Latest reports point to mini-LED as the display tech of choice for Apple in 2020 and 2021. Plus, the Disney+ service is already more compelling to subscribe to with its $6.99 price and wealth of content coming in November. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or send a Voice Memo to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz The dust has settled and cooler heads have prevailed after Apple officially canceled the AirPower. But it's still an unprecedented move and one of their biggest failures ever. Then they had to publicly apologize about the Macbook 'Butterfly' keyboards that we've been screaming about the past 4 years. Apple is still Apple, but it's not looking pretty right now. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Blinkist for your support. Check out a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/applebitz It's reactions to all the new Apple services announced at their "It's show time" keynote. Special Guest Gil Cabrera joins the show to break it down. Out of Apple TV Plus, Apple News Plus, the Apple Card and Apple Arcade, which service makes the most sense for you? You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email a voice message to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple surprises with product announcements three days in a row for the iPad Mini & iPad Air, iMac Upgrades and AirPods 2. It's setting up their March 25th keynote to be all about the services...but we still might see the AirPower soon if everything comes together. Would Apple REALLY let AirPods 2 charge on a Samsung Galaxy S10 before an Apple product? You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email a voice message to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all about services with new details about what we'll see with Apple's new TV streaming service, Magazine service, and Apple News. Plus, a new Apple Credit Card coming soon? It still looks like no hardware will be at the event, but AirPods 2, AirPower or entry-level iPads could be announced later. And Apple confirms WWDC 2019 for June 3rd. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mashable Senior Tech Correspondent Ray Wong joins the show to talk about the Galaxy S10, what stands out and does Apple really have anything to worry about? Plus, we go back and forth with our 16-inch MacBook Pro Wishlist! Samsung Galaxy S10: 4:24 16-inch MacBook Pro Wishlist: 24:24 You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Hollywood producers say Apple execs are being "intrusive" and offering criticism and suggestions to content that will be appearing on Apple's new service. Tim Cook's common note to them, "don't be so mean". Yikes, when did Apple execs start thinking they were TV & movie execs. Donald Trump calls Tim Cook, 'Tim Apple' and Apple AR Glasses could be here by 2020. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple is working on sleep tracking for the Apple Watch in 2020. Apple COO Jeff Williams says they are "very aware of concerns" about Apple's pricing in the market and is Phil Schiller really making some of the final product decisions at Apple? You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks EERO. Get $100 off the Eero base unit and 2 beacons package, and 1 year of Eero Plus at eero.com/applebitz and enter applebitz at checkout! After Samsung Unpacked I can't remember the last time Apple felt this far behind from an innovation standpoint. The Galaxy S10/S10+ and Samsung Fold are coming for Cupertino. Plus, Ming-Chi Kuo releases his report of what to expect from Apple with a new 16-inch MacBook Pro, a 31.6-inch Display, new iPads and iPhones and AirPods. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's first keynote of 2019 will be held March 25th but don't expect new AirPods, AirPower, iPad Mini 5 or 10-inch iPad. New details leak about the purported new AirPods 2 and new iPad Mini 5. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple is ok with the iPhone showing AT&T's fake 5G network icon. All-new emoji's are revealed for iOS in 2019 and Apple's TV service is starting to really come together. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Cieplinski from Release Notes joins the podcast to talk about Apple's FaceTime bug and how big of a deal it really is. They've disabled it for now, but after all their mishaps in the past year is it time for Apple to take a more humble approach instead of acting like they're still an invincible company. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any dreams you had of driving an Apple Car day have been effectively crushed after Apple lays off 200 people from Project Titan. Apple hires a Samsung Battery Executive, and yes there is a joke in there. Plus the latest AirPods, AirPower and iPhone rumors. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks EERO. Get $100 off the Eero base unit and 2 beacons package, and 1 year of Eero Plus at eero.com/applebitz and enter applebitz at checkout! Apple's AirPods and iPhone can combine to be a listening device, and it actually works. The Apple Watch is trying to detect early signs of a stroke. Plus, the latest iPhone and iPad rumors. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's presence at CES 2019 was more than its ever been, because they have to be. HomeKit is trailing big time too. Plus, new iPhone XI and iPad Mini 5 leaks. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a quick BONUS episode! Apple is bringing iTunes movies and TV shows to Samsung TVs. Apple is getting serious about its service business with this pre-CES 2019 announcement. It's a big shift for them so what does it mean? You can help support this show and my independent content at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Techno Dad joins the podcast to talk about the Apple TV 4K and what the future of Home Theater looks like for Apple and what we might see at CES 2019 for the home theater space. You can help support this show and my independent content at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of the year wrap up where we include your calls, and your Good and Bad Apples alongside of mine! What was your Good Apple or Bad Apple for 2018? You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new Quick Bitz edition of the show that I'm trying out. Apple confirms that slightly bent iPad Pro’s right out of the box are normal. This feels like a new low for the company who used to pride itself on its precise engineering and design? Plus, Siri might not technically be as dumb as you think she is. You can help support this show and my independent content at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance Ulanoff joins the show for a fun back and forth about what we think Apple needs to do better in 2019. There are plenty of things they did right in 2018, but plenty of things that need real work. What do YOU want think they can do? Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email [email protected] You can help support this show and ll my independent content at https://www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qualcomm is trying to force Apple to settle as an iPhone ban puts pressure on the Big A before their iPhones are taken off the shelves. Intel drops their new 'Sunny Cove' processors for the next-gen Macs and the ugly AF iPhone battery case is coming for the XS, XS Max and XR. You can call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or send an email to [email protected] You can also support this independent Podcast for an Ad-Free version at https://www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple drops a whole bunch of software updates from iOS 12.1.1 that fixes the FaceTime flip screen button mess, and expands eSIM support. Apple’s ECG feature finally arrives on the Apple Watch and new reports claim the all-new AirPods won’t be coming until 2020, but we’ll get wireless charging in early 2019. But what about AirPower? And the iPhone looks to get 5G by 2020...at the earliest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple comes out to defend its iPhone sales after multiple media reports claim they are slowing down. Greg Joswiak says the iPhone XR has been their top selling iPhone since launch, but what about phone sales in general? Oh yeah, you guys won't tell us that anymore. Microsoft surpasses Apple to become the most valuable U.S. Company, and what are your future tech predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an interview with Apple's poster child for the iPad Pro, Rob Generette III aka RobZilla. Take a peek at his amazing artwork with the NBA, NHL, MLB and more before you listen to this interview at instagram.com/rob_zilla_iii and enjoy us talking about how an artist at the highest level uses the iPad Pro. Call into the show at 1-833-888-2295 or email questions to [email protected] You can support the Podcast for an AD-FREE version and all my content at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some early accounts show the iPad Pro might be prone to having bending issues. Sure you can bend anything if you really try, but we'll see if this is an actual widespread issue or not. Spotify's Apple Watch App is officially out and Apple is recruiting people from Qualcomm to help them build their own wireless modem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all the latest reviews and impressions for the iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini. Plus, what do you think about Samsung's foldable phone? And Apple's working on over the ear headphones with HomePod tech inside them. Call into the show at 1-833-888-2295 or email questions to [email protected] You can support the Podcast for an AD-FREE version and all my content at https://www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich De Muro joins the show to talk about Apple's Event that he was in attendance for. We get his take on the Mac Mini, the iPad Pro, the future of USB-C and has Apple completely forgotten about their Pro users? You can check out more of Rich's work at richontech.tv You can call into the show at 1-833-888-2295 or email questions to [email protected] Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a breakdown of all the Apple announcements for the new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini and iOS 12.1. Plus, is Apple getting carried away with their entry level pricing for everything from iPhones to iPad and Macs now? You can call in to the show at 1-833-888-2295 or email questions to [email protected] Thanks! This week’s Earlybirdbooks.com selection is Neil Gaiman’s Don’t Panic: Douglas Adams & The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. An amazing companion guide to the famous scific/trippy novel of the same name. Go to http://bit.ly/dontpanicbook and add the book to your shopping cart. And don’t forget to use promo code APPLEBITZ at checkout to receive 60% off your ebook order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPhone XR Review are in but the 'R' in XR means nothing. New Macs are revealed less than a week before Apple's October 30th keynote, and the iPod is 17 years old! You can call into the show at 833-888-2295 or email questions to [email protected] Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple sends out the official October event invitations for the rumored iPad and Mac Event. The iPhone XR goes on pre-order and the Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Beats headphones are atrocious looking. You can call into the show at 1-833-888-2295 or email questions to [email protected] Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look for the new Apple Pencil 2 to sync like AirPods to the 2018 iPad Pro. A report says Apple is going to give its users free access to their new streaming service and Apple wants to put a real-time green screen studio in your phone. Call in at 833-888-2295 or email questions to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We remember the passing of Steve Jobs 7 years ago, because we're all a part of this in many ways, because of him. Plus, we talk about the latest updates to ChargeGate, BeautyGate and ConnectionGate. And what is the meaning of life? Call in at 833-888-2295 or email questions to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the new things we've found out about the iPhone XS/XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4. The iPhone XS Max has the best display in a smartphone ever...but its also having LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity issues. Plus, Apple and Qualcomm continue their longstanding battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices