Best Podcast Episodes About iPhone
Everything podcasters are saying about iPhone — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 60 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About iPhone
“… And then there was a report in Nikkei Asian Review this week that said Apple had come in ran into some severe engineering challenges making the iPhone fold And that if they were unable to resolve those problems, the first shipments could be delayed by months. Literally like two or three hours later, Mark Gurman had a report on Bloomberg saying, nope, that is not accurate. apple is still on track to announce the iphone fold in september and probably release it at the same time as the pro and the pro max or maybe a couple weeks later so he is saying there is no truth to the rumors of the …”
“it you know if it a success because next year all the android phones will be a bit shorter and a bit wider Yeah That just what will happen It reasonably popular And then there was a report in Nikkei Asian Review this week that said Apple had come in ran into some severe engineering challenges making the iPhone fold And that if they were unable to resolve those problems, the first shipments could be delayed by months. Literally like two or three hours later, Mark Gurman had a report on Bloomberg saying, nope, that is not accurate. apple is still on track to announce the iphone fold in september and probably release it at the same time as the pro and the pro max or maybe a couple weeks later so he is saying there is no truth to the rumors of the multi-month delay he's kind of saying basically like october right yeah the traditional new iphone form factor schedule where the iterative updates go on sale in september as always so then the newer form factors maybe two to three weeks later yeah i mean when they the iphone 10 the iphone 10 was november right yep so it was like september for the iphone …”
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The focus on a foldable iPhone is overblown given its likely limited sales impact, but it could still drive significant revenue through higher pricing.
“… And this top 25 is going to be brutal. Yeah, I think it gets very hard very quickly here. All right, number 25, halfway through the list. The iPhone XS. So we got a bunch of questions from people why we picked the XS and not the X. Furious people, I would say. And it's the exact same logic as the iPad or the iPad 2, right? Like they fixed it on the next one. It's like made a cool product, shipped the better version. year later yeah most people did not have an iphone 10 and the iphone 10 was compromised in many ways the 10s actually was a good mainstream product yeah and it was it was …”
“The iBook G4, as you said. Yeah, this is where this belongs, right? Now we're in the top quarter. So it's just outside the top quarter. And this top 25 is going to be brutal. Yeah, I think it gets very hard very quickly here. All right, number 25, halfway through the list. The iPhone XS. So we got a bunch of questions from people why we picked the XS and not the X. Furious people, I would say. And it's the exact same logic as the iPad or the iPad 2, right? Like they fixed it on the next one. It's like made a cool product, shipped the better version. year later yeah most people did not have an iphone 10 and the iphone 10 was compromised in many ways the 10s actually was a good mainstream product yeah and it was it was everywhere for a long time i remember getting to like the iphone 13 and 14 reviews and there were a lot of people who were like is it finally time to update my 10s like people held on that phone a long time yeah uh all right this is when they started doing smart hdr which revolutionized photography i mean the pixel 2 is right next to it i understand but …”
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The iPhone XS is a standout in Apple's lineup, praised for its mainstream success and revolutionary photography features. Unlike its predecessor, the iPhone X, which had many compromises, the XS delivered a better user experience and became a long-lasting favorite for many users. This segment dives into why the XS deserves its place in Apple's top products list.
“… and i guess you know let's go in chronological i mean the two big products i want to talk about and i think that you have opinions on are the 17e iphone and the macbook neo there are new ipads ipad what air yeah new ipad air i actually forgot well that which Which is kind of the problem, right? Yeah, there's new iPads. And then the new regular Mac Pros, right? The Maxes and whatnot, which are screaming and seem like they're incredible machines. But the ones that I think are interesting outside of the norm are the E and the Neo, of course. Right. And I think that they are clearly, and I tried to …”
“… it wasn't because it wasn't even at the beginning of the month. It's like it was on March 9th when I published my 17e review. so it wasn't even you know it was at second week of march already but it feels so long ago that i was writing about the 17d and i guess you know let's go in chronological i mean the two big products i want to talk about and i think that you have opinions on are the 17e iphone and the macbook neo there are new ipads ipad what air yeah new ipad air i actually forgot well that which Which is kind of the problem, right? Yeah, there's new iPads. And then the new regular Mac Pros, right? The Maxes and whatnot, which are screaming and seem like they're incredible machines. But the ones that I think are interesting outside of the norm are the E and the Neo, of course. Right. And I think that they are clearly, and I tried to write about it, but I feel like this is their theme for the show. And I feel like you are the perfect person, guest, to come and talk about it, to sort of see it. They are like sibling products. I mean, they could call. I love the name Neo, especially now that it's sort of sitting on my tongue for a couple of weeks after they've announced it. I …”
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The iPhone 17e is a game-changer for budget-conscious buyers, offering significant upgrades over its predecessor, the 16e. With improved features like MagSafe and a better chip, it stands out as an ideal choice for first-time users or kids. This shift reflects Apple's new strategy to deliver value without sacrificing quality, making it a compelling option in the smartphone market.
“the iPhone Air is about twice as popular as the iPhone 16 Plus in the comparable launch period for the iPhone 17 and the year-ago iPhone 16 lineup. As a refresher, the iPhone 16 lineup included the base iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, and the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. The iPhone 17 lineup includes the base iPhone 17, the iPhone Air, then the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. So the Air has largely replaced Plus model as that mid-tier iPhone in the lineup. So …”
“the iPhone Air is about twice as popular as the iPhone 16 Plus in the comparable launch period for the iPhone 17 and the year-ago iPhone 16 lineup. As a refresher, the iPhone 16 lineup included the base iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, and the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. The iPhone 17 lineup includes the base iPhone 17, the iPhone Air, then the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. So the Air has largely replaced Plus model as that mid-tier iPhone in the lineup. So while the Air is seemingly the least popular model of the iPhone 17 generation, Apple will still consider it a relative success since it's selling better than the outgoing Plus model. It's also more expensive than that phone. Oculus data is crowdsourced from cellular network data, including analytics gathered from real-world usage of the Speedtest app …”
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The iPhone Air has become twice as popular as the iPhone 16 Plus during its launch period, marking a significant shift in Apple's mid-tier smartphone strategy. While the Air is the least popular model in the iPhone 17 lineup, it still surpasses the Plus model, indicating a successful niche for Apple. This success comes as John Ternus emerges as a likely successor to Tim Cook, showcasing his growing influence within the company.
“because Apple, with this latest update to the iPhone, the operating system, they kind of split where you can stay on the old operating system but still get critical security updates. So if you don't want your phone to change very much, they'll do that for a while. They haven't said how long they're gonna do that, but they're doing it at least right now. You can also enable lockdown mode for extra protection. So if you a high target right You a CEO of a company You are a very prominent journalist …”
“because Apple, with this latest update to the iPhone, the operating system, they kind of split where you can stay on the old operating system but still get critical security updates. So if you don't want your phone to change very much, they'll do that for a while. They haven't said how long they're gonna do that, but they're doing it at least right now. You can also enable lockdown mode for extra protection. So if you a high target right You a CEO of a company You are a very prominent journalist like I said you a head of state you probably want to enable this lockdown mode And this is a really strict way of operating your device. So, for instance, for messages, all attachments are blocked, right? So images, video, audio, link previews, those are not going to be available if you're doing this. Web browsing, they're going to block certain …”
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Apple's new lockdown mode offers extreme protection for high-profile individuals, blocking messages, FaceTime calls, and location data. This is crucial as a recent update revealed a hidden security patch, and a data breach at Aura impacted 900,000 users, including myself. Keeping your device updated is essential to safeguard against vulnerabilities.
“entry-level iPhone, this arguably made some of the most changes from one generation to another. It now gets MagSafe. It now gets double the storage at 256 gigs of storage. It gets wireless Qi 2 wireless charging, so faster wireless charging. You have an improved C1X modem for double the speed when it connects cellular networks, and then an A19 chip. Good on them. Same price, $599. The iPhone 16e was a little bit of a letdown for me, but the 17e has a base model …”
“entry-level iPhone, this arguably made some of the most changes from one generation to another. It now gets MagSafe. It now gets double the storage at 256 gigs of storage. It gets wireless Qi 2 wireless charging, so faster wireless charging. You have an improved C1X modem for double the speed when it connects cellular networks, and then an A19 chip. Good on them. Same price, $599. The iPhone 16e was a little bit of a letdown for me, but the 17e has a base model phone with what it has at base model iPhone. I sign off on that. so that's i mean those were the reviews that all dropped last week and some people are still watching but we were really it was an overflow content i wanted to do the podcast but i physically between that and juggling baby and staying up all night and getting basically only if lucky …”
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The iPhone 17e surprises with major upgrades, including MagSafe, double the storage at 256GB, and faster wireless charging, all while keeping the same $599 price tag. This entry-level phone has transformed from its predecessor, the iPhone 16e, making it a compelling choice for budget-conscious consumers. Despite juggling a new baby and sleepless nights, the excitement around this phone is palpable.
“I would say zero. But the interesting thing that you mentioned, that these things were worthless without wireless, reminds me of the iPhone story. When it came out, it sold only okay. It did not sell because it came with 16 apps and jobs, you know, Mr. Closed Systems. He would not allow an app store. For the first year, there was no App Store, and people started, as I'm sure you remember, jailbreaking these phones using illegal tactics to install their own apps. And Scott Forstall, who was the head of software for the iPhone and Mac OS X and other projects, who is now a Broadway …”
“I would say zero. But the interesting thing that you mentioned, that these things were worthless without wireless, reminds me of the iPhone story. When it came out, it sold only okay. It did not sell because it came with 16 apps and jobs, you know, Mr. Closed Systems. He would not allow an app store. For the first year, there was no App Store, and people started, as I'm sure you remember, jailbreaking these phones using illegal tactics to install their own apps. And Scott Forstall, who was the head of software for the iPhone and Mac OS X and other projects, who is now a Broadway producer. Affinity with you, right? He's not done an interview with a journalist since he left Apple. One thing for the Computer History Museum, and that was it. But I made him a quick time video of me playing the opening of Hadestown for which he was an investor and saying to him, begging him for an interview. Anyway, so he told me this incredible …”
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Steve Jobs initially wanted Apple to create all iPhone apps, believing competition wasn't necessary. However, after seeing users jailbreak their phones for third-party apps, he reluctantly agreed to an App Store. This pivot not only transformed the iPhone but also birthed entire industries like Uber and Airbnb.
“… observation number three this is just i need a gut check from you on this um purely anecdotally but i get maybe 10 times as many spam calls on an iphone than i do on android uh it was it was shocking to me how many of them went away particularly when i was using the pixel and then I like switch back to the iPhone and boom there's this one it's like a company that calls wanting me to donate blood that calls me like twice a day just gone for weeks yeah to the pixel and now suddenly back on the iPhone like yeah Android is just better at this They are yeah And I think in iPhone settings they …”
“… it closed um i have brought up gemini by accident maybe 45 000 times oh no in the process of doing that like just constantly it's just right where your finger is and then it's like oh i did gemini again over and over and over and over yeah um okay observation number three this is just i need a gut check from you on this um purely anecdotally but i get maybe 10 times as many spam calls on an iphone than i do on android uh it was it was shocking to me how many of them went away particularly when i was using the pixel and then I like switch back to the iPhone and boom there's this one it's like a company that calls wanting me to donate blood that calls me like twice a day just gone for weeks yeah to the pixel and now suddenly back on the iPhone like yeah Android is just better at this They are yeah And I think in iPhone settings they provided more things But you kind of have to – I could be wrong. I don't spend tons and tons of time on iOS. But you can opt to have all unknown calls just disappear and go away. Or numbers that aren't. Right, yeah. That always scares me a little bit where I'm like, well, maybe someone's going to call me from daycare from a weird number. And my kid is …”
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After testing various smartphones, I found myself back at square one with an iPhone. Despite trying out everything from the Pixel to the Razr, nothing compared to the familiarity and reliability of Apple's device. It's a realization that sometimes, sticking with what you know is the best choice.
“Do you remember when the iPhone was first introduced? It was an exciting moment. Like, I want to play you a clip here from Steve Jobs' keynote address at the 2007 Macworld, where he first introduced this device. I want you to listen to the enthusiasm of the assembled crowd. Three things. A widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough internet communications device. An iPod. A phone. And an internet communicator. An iPod. A phone. Are …”
“Do you remember when the iPhone was first introduced? It was an exciting moment. Like, I want to play you a clip here from Steve Jobs' keynote address at the 2007 Macworld, where he first introduced this device. I want you to listen to the enthusiasm of the assembled crowd. Three things. A widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough internet communications device. An iPod. A phone. And an internet communicator. An iPod. A phone. Are you getting it? These are not three separate devices. This is one device. and we are calling it iPhone. Wow, those were the days. And then when we finally got our hands on those devices for the first time, they were everything we had hoped they would be. They were slick and easy to use, and they were super useful, and they were fun. But then, of …”
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Remember the excitement of the first iPhone launch in 2007? Steve Jobs introduced it as a revolutionary device combining an iPod, phone, and internet communicator, thrilling the audience. Today, many feel overwhelmed by their phones, but there's a way to simplify and recapture that initial joy by putting your phone into '2007 mode.'
“The first thing we're going to talk about is actually this leak. There was a really cool leak this week about the iPhone Fold. And if you think you know everything about the iPhone Fold, you don't. This new dummy unit actually sheds some light, some fresh new light on the phone that's coming up this Fold. Griffin's going to tell us all about it. So, Sonny Dixon posted on multiple social media sites images with three dummy units from the iPhone 18 lineup. He wrote exclusive first dummies about the final size of the iPhone Fold. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max …”
“The first thing we're going to talk about is actually this leak. There was a really cool leak this week about the iPhone Fold. And if you think you know everything about the iPhone Fold, you don't. This new dummy unit actually sheds some light, some fresh new light on the phone that's coming up this Fold. Griffin's going to tell us all about it. So, Sonny Dixon posted on multiple social media sites images with three dummy units from the iPhone 18 lineup. He wrote exclusive first dummies about the final size of the iPhone Fold. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will look like. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max look, you know, shocker, very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, kind of to be expected. The folding iPhone dummy matches Monday's leak that shows a slightly different camera hump or plateau than we're kind of used to seeing. Like, you know, we were kind of expecting the iPhone Fold to have a …”
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A recent leak reveals intriguing details about the upcoming iPhone Fold, challenging what we thought we knew. Notably, the camera design deviates from expectations, and the absence of MagSafe could be a deal breaker for many users. This leak not only sheds light on the aesthetics but also raises questions about functionality and user experience.
“… I can get away with not face ID it'll be fine I used to love it I don't know if you remember this was probably before you were even hired when the iPhone X came out and we got face ID I was not a fan. I loved Touch ID, the home button. I wanted that back for like a good year where some people agreed with me and a lot of people were like, you're crazy, this is so much better. And I'm just like, how? How is it better? But now it's been eight years. I'm pretty okay with Face ID now. I have no needs for Touch ID to come back, especially in the form of a side button. Telephoto lens, yeah, I do want, …”
“My question for you would be, if this had a triple rear camera array and it had Face ID, would your level of excitement for this device be higher yeah definitely the telephoto lens is what I need more than face ID I think I can get away with not face ID it'll be fine I used to love it I don't know if you remember this was probably before you were even hired when the iPhone X came out and we got face ID I was not a fan. I loved Touch ID, the home button. I wanted that back for like a good year where some people agreed with me and a lot of people were like, you're crazy, this is so much better. And I'm just like, how? How is it better? But now it's been eight years. I'm pretty okay with Face ID now. I have no needs for Touch ID to come back, especially in the form of a side button. Telephoto lens, yeah, I do want, but I don't know. I guess I just need to see and hear more about the features that make this phone stand out above the rest that make it. Oh, okay. Now I understand why I'd want to pay more for that. Having it fold is cool. And that still gets me every time I've, I've played with a lot of foldables, having one that's creaseless, I guess is going to …”
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Rumors suggest that the upcoming iPhone Ultra will feature a noticeable crease, despite initial claims of a creaseless design. This has sparked debate among fans, with some believing that Apple should have delivered a flawless foldable experience after years of anticipation. As foldable technology evolves, will the crease impact consumer interest and sales?
“… about because they were staggered that was great actually do we want to take bets on this we already did did we oh we've definitely taken bets on if iphone fold is coming out this year yeah yeah but we got new information so do you think that it will be announced and then come out later like in 2027 or do you think it will be announced and come out in 2026 i would not be shocked at all if we got this big fancy folding iphone ultra and they said coming early next year or coming you think they said september maybe not early maybe december or something like that i could easily see it being a …”
“… three different dates of i'm not gonna remember the exact order but it was something like the mini and the pro max came out after the regular on the plus or something like like a month and a half later uh which was you know easier to make videos about because they were staggered that was great actually do we want to take bets on this we already did did we oh we've definitely taken bets on if iphone fold is coming out this year yeah yeah but we got new information so do you think that it will be announced and then come out later like in 2027 or do you think it will be announced and come out in 2026 i would not be shocked at all if we got this big fancy folding iphone ultra and they said coming early next year or coming you think they said september maybe not early maybe december or something like that i could easily see it being a staggered release to build some hype that's a really stack how how far away can it be to still be considered a staggered release uh that's typically when they release a new iphone it comes out like what two three weeks later yeah my take is that if you announce something and then you wait too long people stop caring the google has this problem with the …”
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The iPhone Fold might face delays again, potentially being announced but not released until 2026 or later. Speculation suggests a staggered release strategy could be employed to build hype, similar to past iPhone launches. However, if Apple waits too long, they risk losing consumer interest, as seen with other brands like Google and Sony.
“… a thing. Can I tell you? It took me. And now today we live in a world where everything is web app. Steven. It's so terrible. Except we're not on the iPhone. that is that way yeah that is funny i remember i didn't have the original iphone did you have the original iphone yeah that's right like did you steven but did you get it like did you get it when it came out i got it in i think october or november so a couple months later because it went on like june or july right but the original iphone what it came out in june but you're yeah like you use the original iphone and that was your phone but yeah …”
“Yeah. No, it has edge data. Yeah. It didn't have an app store. Cellular data. No app store. No web apps. Steve Jobs said, we're going to be a thing. They're going to be a thing. Can I tell you? It took me. And now today we live in a world where everything is web app. Steven. It's so terrible. Except we're not on the iPhone. that is that way yeah that is funny i remember i didn't have the original iphone did you have the original iphone yeah that's right like did you steven but did you get it like did you get it when it came out i got it in i think october or november so a couple months later because it went on like june or july right but the original iphone what it came out in june but you're yeah like you use the original iphone and that was your phone but yeah that one right there is my phone yep i think it's right there see i i did not my first iphone you want me to go get it i'll show No, no, no. It's fine. Okay, go ahead. You can go. You can go. I'm going to go get it. Hold on. All right, you can go get it. He has to unplug this. He's not going to hear what I'm saying. And all I'm going to say is I …”
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Did you know an unopened original iPhone can sell for up to $50,000? In a nostalgic discussion, one speaker reflects on his experience with the first iPhone and the challenges of using web apps back then, contrasting it with his envy for friends who owned the iconic device. This segment dives into the value of old tech and personal memories tied to Apple products.
“Midge writes in, Hey, Rich, I turned on lockdown mode on my iPhone after you talked about it last week. It warned me it might interfere with some of my apps. And sure enough, words with friends stop working. I went back and turned lockdown mode off, but that turned it off for everything. How do I turn it off for just one app without disabling the whole thing? Yes, lockdown mode, Midge, unless you are, I don't know if you need this turned on on your phone. This is for like super duper, like, you know, if you're …”
“Midge writes in, Hey, Rich, I turned on lockdown mode on my iPhone after you talked about it last week. It warned me it might interfere with some of my apps. And sure enough, words with friends stop working. I went back and turned lockdown mode off, but that turned it off for everything. How do I turn it off for just one app without disabling the whole thing? Yes, lockdown mode, Midge, unless you are, I don't know if you need this turned on on your phone. This is for like super duper, like, you know, if you're a CEO or like, I mean, I don't know what you do, but lockdown mode is really a highly secure way of operating your iPhone. Usually journalists would want it, heads of state, someone who is at risk of being hacked because of their position in life. Anyway, but if you want to keep it on, you can allow exceptions for specific apps. Go to settings, …”
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You can customize your iPhone's lockdown mode to allow specific apps while keeping your device secure. This is crucial for users like journalists or executives who need extra protection. Just navigate to settings, privacy and security, and add your desired apps to the exceptions list.
“Scott has a question. He says, so I remember recently you guys talked about favorite cases, iPhone cases. He's talking about. But I can't find the info. Can you point me to the episode? I'm finally upgrading from my iPhone 11 to a 17 Pro Max. The new phone will arrive at the end of the month, and I'm hoping to order a case before it arrives. So this might be a one-sided conversation because I know you often are naked and unafraid, at least in terms of your phone, Adam. I have often. so when i get a new phone usually i'm ordering a phone you …”
“Scott has a question. He says, so I remember recently you guys talked about favorite cases, iPhone cases. He's talking about. But I can't find the info. Can you point me to the episode? I'm finally upgrading from my iPhone 11 to a 17 Pro Max. The new phone will arrive at the end of the month, and I'm hoping to order a case before it arrives. So this might be a one-sided conversation because I know you often are naked and unafraid, at least in terms of your phone, Adam. I have often. so when i get a new phone usually i'm ordering a phone you know to be delivered on release day sometimes vendors will have their cases ready and want to send us like a little care package in advance for for a case i do like to have a case on my phone i'm that person and so uh but but oftentimes the sort of you know vendors that we work with anyway or that we often review the folks like spec and uh you know …”
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Surprisingly, an $8 Amazon case has protected my new iPhone 17 Pro Max just fine, raising the question: are expensive cases necessary? Many phone users, including myself, often opt for budget-friendly options that still provide adequate protection. Join the conversation: are you sticking with pricey cases or have you found success with cheaper alternatives?
“Leading off today, after opening up the MacBook Neo, iFixit is back with a full teardown of the new iPhone 17e, and it reveals a few surprising repair-friendly changes inside. One of the biggest knocks against the iPhone 16e was its lack of MagSafe. Despite the widely circulated notion that this wouldn't be a big issue for the device's target audience, Apple caved to the pressure and introduced MagSafe support for the iPhone 17e. iFixit's teardown reveals that the iPhone 17e's MagSafe-enabled back panel is actually fully compatible with the iPhone …”
“Leading off today, after opening up the MacBook Neo, iFixit is back with a full teardown of the new iPhone 17e, and it reveals a few surprising repair-friendly changes inside. One of the biggest knocks against the iPhone 16e was its lack of MagSafe. Despite the widely circulated notion that this wouldn't be a big issue for the device's target audience, Apple caved to the pressure and introduced MagSafe support for the iPhone 17e. iFixit's teardown reveals that the iPhone 17e's MagSafe-enabled back panel is actually fully compatible with the iPhone 16e. In practice, this means that iPhone 16e owners could add MagSafe support to their devices by simply swapping the back panel. Of course, there is no official way to do this, but it's likely something that will be common with aftermarket accessories sooner rather than later. Additionally, iFixit notes that most components are cross-compatible …”
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The iPhone 17e introduces a game-changing feature: MagSafe compatibility, allowing users to upgrade their iPhone 16e by simply swapping the back panel. iFixit's teardown highlights that many components between the two models are interchangeable, giving the 17e a repairability score of 7 out of 10. This marks a significant shift in Apple's approach to repair-friendly design.
“… that device I am one of these people that's happy to spend more. But I think for almost everyone else who is not one of those kinds of people, the iPhone 17 is pretty much a perfect device. I mean, going back to when that came out in September, you and I were so impressed by that device. It is such a good all-around iPhone. And that is absolutely worth that extra $1. $13, maybe not so much, but $1, just spend it. That's worth it. I agree. Yeah, the extra 13. I should rephrase that, by the way. People are getting confused and like immediately driving to Verizon to go get a $13 a month iPhone 17 …”
“… you can have a 17e for 22 a month you can have a 17 for 23 a month or 13 a month gets you a 17 pro i mean for me personally of course i i do get the use out of having a pro with the uh the telephoto camera um and the other improvements you get with that device I am one of these people that's happy to spend more. But I think for almost everyone else who is not one of those kinds of people, the iPhone 17 is pretty much a perfect device. I mean, going back to when that came out in September, you and I were so impressed by that device. It is such a good all-around iPhone. And that is absolutely worth that extra $1. $13, maybe not so much, but $1, just spend it. That's worth it. I agree. Yeah, the extra 13. I should rephrase that, by the way. People are getting confused and like immediately driving to Verizon to go get a $13 a month iPhone 17 Pro. It's 13 extra dollars. So at $36 a month, there are so many promotions. I just, you know, get whatever you can afford that makes you happy. It's pretty obvious. A 17 E is not as good as a 17 Pro. And if you need those extras, then do it. Get what you can with your price point. but just know that you're not getting a terrible phone. It's really …”
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Spending just an extra dollar a month can elevate your iPhone experience from the 17E to the much more capable 17. While the 17E is a solid device, the enhancements in the 17 Pro, especially for photography enthusiasts, make it a worthwhile investment for just a bit more. Ultimately, it’s about finding the right balance between budget and features that suit your needs.
“… Did you check out the Artemis 2 mission? I know I watched it with my kids. So amazing. But what was really cool is that these astronauts brought iPhones into outer space. Yeah, they were taking pictures of themselves, selfies, all kinds of stuff. I mean, now you got shots of the moon for real. I mean, just so wild to me. Anyway, I've been eating these pictures up. I love them. They've got them on their Flickr account, so you can check them out. I'll link that up on the website. But I have them now set as my wallpaper on both my iPhone and my computer. Now, keep in mind, they brought these …”
“… Ross Barber from Sonos. If you want more information on their new speakers, go to my website, richontech.tv. Coming up, we're going to open up the feedback. We've got your emails coming up next right here on Rich on Tech. Welcome back to Rich on Tech. Did you check out the Artemis 2 mission? I know I watched it with my kids. So amazing. But what was really cool is that these astronauts brought iPhones into outer space. Yeah, they were taking pictures of themselves, selfies, all kinds of stuff. I mean, now you got shots of the moon for real. I mean, just so wild to me. Anyway, I've been eating these pictures up. I love them. They've got them on their Flickr account, so you can check them out. I'll link that up on the website. But I have them now set as my wallpaper on both my iPhone and my computer. Now, keep in mind, they brought these iPhones, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is a great advertisement for this phone, into space. But they still had their professional cameras, the Nikons, the GoPros. But I just thought this was like a sign of the times. These astronauts want to have iPhones just like everyone else. And they got to take a bunch of pictures with them. Apple did not pay for …”
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NASA's Artemis 2 mission showcased astronauts using iPhone 17 Pro Max to capture stunning selfies in outer space. This unprecedented move highlights the evolution of smartphone technology and its integration into even the most extreme environments, proving that iPhones can deliver remarkable photography alongside professional equipment. The phones were modified for safety, marking a significant moment in both space exploration and consumer tech.
“iPhone in space, thanks to Annie, collating a bunch of good bits, including this one from Macworld. I thought, now Macworld says this was shot on the iPhone. I thought that they weren't able to get pictures off the iPhone yet, that we'd have to wait until they got back. So there's been a lot of questions to this, because there's also shots of the astronauts using AirPods to do their workout. And the answer is there are PCs on board, famously running …”
“iPhone in space, thanks to Annie, collating a bunch of good bits, including this one from Macworld. I thought, now Macworld says this was shot on the iPhone. I thought that they weren't able to get pictures off the iPhone yet, that we'd have to wait until they got back. So there's been a lot of questions to this, because there's also shots of the astronauts using AirPods to do their workout. And the answer is there are PCs on board, famously running multiple copies of Outlook at once, which they had to reboot, and they had all sorts of troubleshooting issues with that. and there is Bluetooth connectivity. So there's no Wi-Fi or anything like that, but the Bluetooth radios are allowed. The PCs use them. The AirPods obviously use them. And I would imagine that there is some sort of, if not …”
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Astronauts are using iPhones to capture stunning photos of Earth and the lunar surface while in space. Despite initial doubts about photo transfer capabilities, they have found ways to send selected images back to Earth using Bluetooth connections. This marks a significant leap in consumer technology's role in space exploration, showcasing how far we've come since the Apollo missions.
“… company. Yep. And then next on the hardware space, Mark Gurman had, well, also software, Mark Gurman had a new report this week about the foldable iPhone software, what iOS 27 will do specifically on the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra or whatever Apple decides to call it. The big news this week is that Mark Gurman reports that Apple will support running two apps side by side, which sounds interesting. It sounds like you've got a phone that you can unfold and suddenly you've got the width of two iPhones. And having two apps side by side, it's kind of a gimme feature that you would expect and that …”
“… ceo presumably we can see apple both launch new smart home products whether it's the screen, whether it's the Face ID doorbell that Gurman has reported on, and then continue investing in it to hopefully follow his belief that it is going to grow the company. Yep. And then next on the hardware space, Mark Gurman had, well, also software, Mark Gurman had a new report this week about the foldable iPhone software, what iOS 27 will do specifically on the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra or whatever Apple decides to call it. The big news this week is that Mark Gurman reports that Apple will support running two apps side by side, which sounds interesting. It sounds like you've got a phone that you can unfold and suddenly you've got the width of two iPhones. And having two apps side by side, it's kind of a gimme feature that you would expect and that will be there.”
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Apple's focus on foldable iPhones and smart home products reflects a strategic shift towards integrating AI and software enhancements to drive future growth.
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