Best Podcast Episodes About iPhone 16
Everything podcasters are saying about iPhone 16 — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 42 episodes
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“… You can go in and rank the different things. And the last time I checked, the things that were at the top of this were like original iPod, original iPhone. I get why people think those were not good products. Neither of them was very good. So I went to their ranker and you're shown two random Apple products. Totally random. I mean, you have to choose which is better. I got iPhone 5S and Apple Pay. What would you choose from those two? The iPhone, for sure. The iPhone 5S? Better product than Apple Pay? Really? I don't know. You don't think so? The only difference between the iPhone 5S and 5S was …”
“… read Jason's article. Yours is about Apple's best at version two. Yeah, well, I kept seeing people talk about like here are the best Apple products. These are the ones we most fondly remember. The Verge even has like a ranker, which is kind of fun. You can go in and rank the different things. And the last time I checked, the things that were at the top of this were like original iPod, original iPhone. I get why people think those were not good products. Neither of them was very good. So I went to their ranker and you're shown two random Apple products. Totally random. I mean, you have to choose which is better. I got iPhone 5S and Apple Pay. What would you choose from those two? The iPhone, for sure. The iPhone 5S? Better product than Apple Pay? Really? I don't know. You don't think so? The only difference between the iPhone 5S and 5S was Touch. Not the 5C, the 5S. The 5S, the Touch ID was the big story with the 5S.”
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The debate rages on whether the iPhone 5S is a superior product compared to Apple Pay, despite the latter being a revolutionary payment system. While many nostalgically rank the original iPod and iPhone as the pinnacle of Apple products, the conversation shifts to the underappreciated iPhone 5S and its Touch ID feature. This segment dives into the criteria for ranking Apple products and challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding their legacy.
“… It is like that guy Steve Jobs say what you will about him Not infallible not infallible I mean he made the same mistake a third time with the iPhone Right He said you going to have 16 apps and that it There's going to be no app store closed systems. And for the first year, it didn't sell very well either. Yeah, there was a lot of dogma like in the history of Apple that still sticks around, like where you have to ask the question, And what rational engineer, what rational product designer would make this choice in the face of overwhelming votes from the audience? They're parking at that. …”
“… Cain called Steve Jobs in Exile. And I read that. I read a pre-release of that. And boy, you want to talk about a list of all the things Steve Jobs did wrong. Oh, boy. You just say, I know. I'm reading it now, too. It's really good. Oh it brutal though It is like that guy Steve Jobs say what you will about him Not infallible not infallible I mean he made the same mistake a third time with the iPhone Right He said you going to have 16 apps and that it There's going to be no app store closed systems. And for the first year, it didn't sell very well either. Yeah, there was a lot of dogma like in the history of Apple that still sticks around, like where you have to ask the question, And what rational engineer, what rational product designer would make this choice in the face of overwhelming votes from the audience? They're parking at that. This is what we want. And but they're not going to do it because, again, dogma. It's like I'm not going to eat. I'm not going to eat meat on Friday. Why? Because of dogma. That's what that's the way we're all trained. we're talking to david pogue the well-known of course david pogue the author of a brand new book lavish if dare i say book about the …”
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Steve Jobs made critical missteps with the iPhone, initially limiting it to just 16 apps and rejecting the idea of an app store, which led to poor sales in its first year. David Pogue discusses how Apple's dogmatic approach often ignored consumer demand, reflecting on the company's history and the lessons learned from Jobs' tenure. This insight is part of Pogue's deep dive into Apple's evolution in his new book, 'Apple: The First 50 Years.'
“… than later, he's going to step aside as CEO. And one of the defining factors of the Tim Cook era, and it was most prominently exemplified by the iPhone lineup, is the selling of year-old and years-old models at lower price points. And that really didn't happen in the Steve Jobs era. No. And it became a defining characteristic of the Tim Cook era for a while, but they've kind of gotten almost entirely gotten away from it. If you look at Apple's iPhone lineup now, the only old phone is the iPhone 16. Which should not be sold. Should not be sold, in my opinion. Right. And I think, though, that …”
“… about. And I think rightly so. And that has sort of escaped attention is that in the Tim cook era, which one way or the other is winding down, right? Yeah. Whether it's this year or next year or soon, it's, you know, he's 65. It's sooner rather than later, he's going to step aside as CEO. And one of the defining factors of the Tim Cook era, and it was most prominently exemplified by the iPhone lineup, is the selling of year-old and years-old models at lower price points. And that really didn't happen in the Steve Jobs era. No. And it became a defining characteristic of the Tim Cook era for a while, but they've kind of gotten almost entirely gotten away from it. If you look at Apple's iPhone lineup now, the only old phone is the iPhone 16. Which should not be sold. Should not be sold, in my opinion. Right. And I think, though, that they are click by – there's only so much they're going to change year over year, you know, that they've got everything on this annual schedule, everything just about. and there's only so many changes they want to make year to year. I kind of wonder if this is the last year that they're going to do that. Like and I think and I think to your point …”
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Apple is moving away from selling older iPhone models at lower prices, a strategy that defined the Tim Cook era. With the introduction of the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo, the company is focusing on brand new, lower-priced devices instead. This shift could change how consumers perceive value in Apple's product lineup.
“… and AI Strategy, and these latest additions represent the new team Apple is building as it looks to catch up in the AI race Writing out today iPhone security has been in the news over the last month as Apple is working to patch several known exploits As promised, the company has alerted customers using iPhones on older software to update as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Apple is stating on the record that its lockdown mode feature has proven effective against hacking attempts so far. Apple introduced lockdown mode on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac in 2022, describing it as a way to protect …”
“… before joining Apple. All of this is just the latest example of Apple restructuring much of its AI team in recent months. In December, the company announced that John Gianandrea was stepping down from his role as Senior Vice President for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, and these latest additions represent the new team Apple is building as it looks to catch up in the AI race Writing out today iPhone security has been in the news over the last month as Apple is working to patch several known exploits As promised, the company has alerted customers using iPhones on older software to update as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Apple is stating on the record that its lockdown mode feature has proven effective against hacking attempts so far. Apple introduced lockdown mode on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac in 2022, describing it as a way to protect against extremely rare and highly sophisticated cyber attacks. For instance, it disables things like message attachments in the messaging app, certain features in Safari for web browsing, and certain wireless connectivity features. In a statement to TechCrunch last week, Apple said, We are not aware of any successful mercenary spyware attacks against …”
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Apple's recent hiring of Google VP Lillian Rincon marks a significant shift in its AI strategy, as she will oversee product marketing for Siri and Apple Intelligence. Meanwhile, the company's lockdown mode has proven effective against high-level hacking attempts, showcasing Apple's commitment to user security, especially for those at risk like journalists. This dual focus on AI innovation and robust security measures highlights Apple's evolving landscape in tech.
“Yeah, and I thought your book covers it well, and I thought the event covered it well, that it is sort of an unfair knock. And the iPhone really is the culmination of what Apple was set out to make. And at this point, the iPhone is almost, you know, next year will be 20 years. So it's about 40% of the company's history, you know, time-wise. but the first 30 years in hindsight clearly were just leading up to the iPhone that that truly is it was the slogan for the Macintosh the computer for the rest of us but the iPhone truly is the computer for the rest of us and I think even the …”
“Yeah, and I thought your book covers it well, and I thought the event covered it well, that it is sort of an unfair knock. And the iPhone really is the culmination of what Apple was set out to make. And at this point, the iPhone is almost, you know, next year will be 20 years. So it's about 40% of the company's history, you know, time-wise. but the first 30 years in hindsight clearly were just leading up to the iPhone that that truly is it was the slogan for the Macintosh the computer for the rest of us but the iPhone truly is the computer for the rest of us and I think even the people at Apple even Steve Jobs himself I think they had had so many false starts of oh this is the one that's going to set the whole world on fire and get 2 billion users or 2.5 billion, whatever Apple's at now, which is mostly iPhone users. You know, you might use a Mac, you might have an iPad, you might have AirPods, but you probably have an …”
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The iPhone, now nearly 20 years old, has become the cornerstone of Apple's success, surprising even its creators. Initially underestimated, it evolved from a simple communication device to a global phenomenon, reshaping how we connect and interact. While it revolutionized the tech landscape, it also sparked concerns about its societal impact, leading Apple to explore new ways to engage users without overwhelming them.
“… pride about being an Android user. and I used to kind of tease them like, oh, you have a green text. And I felt like an elitist. Right. Using my iPhone. And then Tim Cook made a trophy for Trump and kiss the ring and you know all the things that are just horrible that we all living through And the Android users I think I owe a big apology to I kind of feel the same way. Yeah, I kind of, and I feel like they were onto something a long time ago. Yeah, they're getting a laugh laugh for sure. Yeah, I think so too. All right. I've had it with something that's happening to me quite a bit. So when …”
“And then you think about the people that are Android users. And I'm telling you, like, they have this pride about being an Android user. and I used to kind of tease them like, oh, you have a green text. And I felt like an elitist. Right. Using my iPhone. And then Tim Cook made a trophy for Trump and kiss the ring and you know all the things that are just horrible that we all living through And the Android users I think I owe a big apology to I kind of feel the same way. Yeah, I kind of, and I feel like they were onto something a long time ago. Yeah, they're getting a laugh laugh for sure. Yeah, I think so too. All right. I've had it with something that's happening to me quite a bit. So when I'm on, when I'm not recording and not reading the news so that I know what we're talking about on our political podcast, I hip news. If I'm on social media, I don't even look at the people I'm following. I just go to the curated page for me that has a bunch of different things. And I have a combination of tennis instructors doing little …”
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In a recent discussion, the hosts reflect on the pride Android users have in their choice, contrasting it with their own elitist views as iPhone users. They humorously acknowledge that perhaps they owe Android users an apology, especially in light of recent controversies surrounding Apple. This segment captures the evolving perceptions of smartphone loyalty and the cultural implications behind them.
“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.
“… no, those compromises make no sense to me. It's exactly the opposite of what I want. And I find it interesting to draw the contrast between the iPhone and the Mac where Apple is willing to sell a bunch of Mac models Like Apple sells four different desktop Macs in 2020 Well it three and a half. The Mac Pro is, you know, whatever. It's because all those meet the needs of different consumers. Right. And the iPhone at its much larger scale, that's a much bigger deal. And it feels like they haven't been able to really find a fourth product that really fits a niche that works for them. But I do …”
“And for some people, just like that old 12-inch MacBook, just like the MacBook Neo, sometimes those tradeoffs are exactly what you want as a consumer. And the person next to you on the bus is like, no, those compromises make no sense to me. It's exactly the opposite of what I want. And I find it interesting to draw the contrast between the iPhone and the Mac where Apple is willing to sell a bunch of Mac models Like Apple sells four different desktop Macs in 2020 Well it three and a half. The Mac Pro is, you know, whatever. It's because all those meet the needs of different consumers. Right. And the iPhone at its much larger scale, that's a much bigger deal. And it feels like they haven't been able to really find a fourth product that really fits a niche that works for them. But I do hope for the people who love it, and I certainly do, it's just that those trade-offs weren't exactly right for me, that the Air does have a future. Because I don't think, you know, I don't think they're going to do something and then the, you know, and people think, oh, the iPhone Ultra or the Fold or the Duo or whatever it's called, like slots into …”
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Apple's approach to product design highlights the beauty of compromise, especially in their iPhone lineup. While some consumers crave high-end features, others appreciate style and affordability, creating a unique niche for products like the iPhone Air. This balance of aesthetics and functionality is crucial for Apple's future in a competitive market.
“… the smartphone horizon for Apple and believe it or not it is not AI A piece posted Monday on Morningstar has the two firms stoked over the foldable iPhone they're expecting later this year. The piece has B of A analyst Wamsi Mohan calling for a staggered release cadence for iPhones. One assumes that's the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air 2, and foldable schedule we've heard discussed over the last few months, with the entry-level iPhone 18 coming in spring of 2027. Mohan seems to dig the idea as a way for Apple to avoid very high demand on the supply chain once a year, followed by a big come-down …”
“Analysts from Morgan Stanley and Bank of America see a catalyst on the smartphone horizon for Apple and believe it or not it is not AI A piece posted Monday on Morningstar has the two firms stoked over the foldable iPhone they're expecting later this year. The piece has B of A analyst Wamsi Mohan calling for a staggered release cadence for iPhones. One assumes that's the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air 2, and foldable schedule we've heard discussed over the last few months, with the entry-level iPhone 18 coming in spring of 2027. Mohan seems to dig the idea as a way for Apple to avoid very high demand on the supply chain once a year, followed by a big come-down after. As for the foldable itself, the B of A analyst expects initial demand to be strong thanks to the major form factor change. While Mohan is still up on Apple in a big way, he did lower his price target on the Cupertino Company's shares on Monday. He might like the iPhone's move to a staggered release, but a piece from the street had him noting …”
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The foldable iPhone is expected to significantly boost Apple's market presence and revenue, potentially doubling the market for foldables by 2027.
“Bloomberg ran a piece Monday night that had the iPhone shift to India. Getting pretty serious. According to the report, Apple increased iPhone production in India by about 53% last year and now makes a quarter of the devices there. So say people who are said to know something, but really aren't supposed to say anything. The piece says Apple's shift is about efforts to avoid tariffs in China. It's an odd way around, though, since, according to Bloomberg, electronics assembly and component …”
“Bloomberg ran a piece Monday night that had the iPhone shift to India. Getting pretty serious. According to the report, Apple increased iPhone production in India by about 53% last year and now makes a quarter of the devices there. So say people who are said to know something, but really aren't supposed to say anything. The piece says Apple's shift is about efforts to avoid tariffs in China. It's an odd way around, though, since, according to Bloomberg, electronics assembly and component manufacturing still cost more in India than in countries including China and Vietnam. Apple, Samsung, and others are said to be seeking more support from the Indian government to reduce those costs. According to the report, the rising output in India highlights Apple's long-term supply chain strategy to build a second major iPhone manufacturing base to serve …”
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Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India by 53%, now manufacturing a quarter of its devices there. This shift aims to navigate tariffs in China, despite higher costs in India. With rising tensions in Asia, this strategy may also serve as a backup plan for Apple's supply chain.
“… right. Shall we move on to the next quick tip here? Sure. I got Gary here, and Gary says, For some unknown reason, when I got to class recently, my iPhone 17 Pro Max had been zoomed, and I'm assuming way, way in, because he says I was unable to get it to do anything. I failed the up, down, volume, volume, slide button. My bad. I drove to the Apple Store, and the fellow there solved it in less than 10 seconds. Three-finger tap, set it back to default. Wow. Who knew? So three finger triple tap to triple tap rather to unzoom your iPhone screen. Three-finger triple tap. That's correct. Yeah. Okay. …”
“… a mode where you can see that little thumbnail, then you can either tap the thumbnail to bring up the full screen preview or swipe it away. Well, isn't that special? Buggers. Yep. I'm going to have to change that then. Yeah, there you go. Yeah. All right. Shall we move on to the next quick tip here? Sure. I got Gary here, and Gary says, For some unknown reason, when I got to class recently, my iPhone 17 Pro Max had been zoomed, and I'm assuming way, way in, because he says I was unable to get it to do anything. I failed the up, down, volume, volume, slide button. My bad. I drove to the Apple Store, and the fellow there solved it in less than 10 seconds. Three-finger tap, set it back to default. Wow. Who knew? So three finger triple tap to triple tap rather to unzoom your iPhone screen. Three-finger triple tap. That's correct. Yeah. Okay. Yeah, that's the accessibility shortcut for that. Yeah, that's good. Because that's just intuitive. Well, I mean, presumably you'd be able to pinch back out, but I guess he got to a point where he was so far zoomed in that it just wasn't doing anything. I don't know that you can pinch out in that mode, and, of course, I can't get it into that mode to …”
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A quick trip to the Apple Store revealed a simple fix for a frustrating problem: a zoomed-in iPhone screen. With just a three-finger triple tap, users can easily reset their display back to normal. This accessibility feature is a game changer for anyone who accidentally zooms in too far.
“The story of the iPhone's multi-touch thing, I've seen – I think you might have written your iPhone. Well, I don't want to bring this up, David. I was hoping we could avoid this particular subject because that, I think, is where that source came from. One of my books about Johnny Ive. Yes. Yeah, that's right. That's right. Your telling of it made me want to dig in because there's some weird accounts of this, the origin story of this projector that they had. They had a …”
“The story of the iPhone's multi-touch thing, I've seen – I think you might have written your iPhone. Well, I don't want to bring this up, David. I was hoping we could avoid this particular subject because that, I think, is where that source came from. One of my books about Johnny Ive. Yes. Yeah, that's right. That's right. Your telling of it made me want to dig in because there's some weird accounts of this, the origin story of this projector that they had. They had a little research group in the design department under Johnny Ive who would just fool with, you know, the next generation input. Would it be voice? Would it be AI? Would it be optical? And they had bought a little five by six inch trackpad designed for people with carpal tunnel syndrome that let you type or move your fingers really lightly so it …”
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The iPhone's revolutionary multi-touch technology originated from a quirky design experiment involving a carpal tunnel trackpad and a custom projector. This small research group under Johnny Ive explored various input methods, leading to the innovative interface we now know. Unexpected details, including Phil Schiller's contributions, reveal the fascinating behind-the-scenes journey of this game-changing feature.
“And you could argue the same thing when they made the iPhone. Yes, exactly right. Exactly right. Jobs didn't even blink. He's like, we're going to kill off our main cash cow and do the phone. I think at the time I heard somebody from Apple, I'm not sure it was Jobs, saying, well, somebody's going to do this. So somebody's going to displace the iPod. So it should be us. It was in the air. I mean, there were already phones with music playing. I mean, they were all terrible. And you remember the Rocker? I …”
“And you could argue the same thing when they made the iPhone. Yes, exactly right. Exactly right. Jobs didn't even blink. He's like, we're going to kill off our main cash cow and do the phone. I think at the time I heard somebody from Apple, I'm not sure it was Jobs, saying, well, somebody's going to do this. So somebody's going to displace the iPod. So it should be us. It was in the air. I mean, there were already phones with music playing. I mean, they were all terrible. And you remember the Rocker? I was just going to say the Motorola Rocker. I mean, Apple's first instinct was to partner with an existing cell phone maker because Apple didn't know anything about cell phones. They had no contacts in the industry. They had no technologies. So they wrote iTunes for the Motorola Rocker phone. And it was bad. bad it was ugly and it was bad like no …”
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Apple's innovative on-screen keyboard design changed how we type on phones forever. Initially facing skepticism, they overcame challenges by creating a dynamic keyboard that adapts to user input, making it easier to type accurately. This breakthrough was crucial in setting the iPhone apart from its competitors and solidifying its success.
“… those without issue, and this one's even more powerful. But like you said, I run into so many creators that are doing so much video production on iPhones, and now it's just in a laptop form factor. They shouldn't be scared because it's an iPhone chip. It's still just Apple silicon, and it's really powerful. So they also updated the MacBook Air. Anything new about that that we should know? Because I've got one in the shopping cart. I've got an M3 right now. This is an M5. Anything that's super new about this? Nothing crazy new. I love the MacBook Air. I prefer to use it instead of my MacBook Pro …”
“… is by the way my wife is still using the M1 MacBook and the MacBook Air and it fine She surfing the web She doing her emails She buying stuff on Amazon It a perfectly fine computer for that. Yeah. Those things are still running. People are still using those without issue, and this one's even more powerful. But like you said, I run into so many creators that are doing so much video production on iPhones, and now it's just in a laptop form factor. They shouldn't be scared because it's an iPhone chip. It's still just Apple silicon, and it's really powerful. So they also updated the MacBook Air. Anything new about that that we should know? Because I've got one in the shopping cart. I've got an M3 right now. This is an M5. Anything that's super new about this? Nothing crazy new. I love the MacBook Air. I prefer to use it instead of my MacBook Pro because of how light and thin it is. It's just gorgeous. It is thinner than the new MacBook Neo is. So I've always loved the MacBook Air, the new one M5 processor. I believe Apple finally updated it to Wi-Fi 7, which with fast internet in this house, Wi-Fi 7 speeds are very welcomed. And then they're doubling the base storage, which is probably …”
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Apple's latest product updates introduce significant enhancements, especially with the new M5 MacBook Air and iPhone 17E. The M5 boasts improved storage and Wi-Fi 7, while the iPhone 17E offers great value with its A19 chip and MagSafe features, making it ideal for first-time Apple users. These updates show that even entry-level devices can provide a powerful experience without breaking the bank.
“… we've got an Apple event of hardware of which I'm missing half of it. What you did miss was the hardware announced today, and we started with the iPhone 17E. iPhone 17E looks the same as the iPhone 16E. There is still a notch. There's no dynamic island. Still the same overall form factor. The only real design change is that it now comes in a soft pink color, which is pretty nice, actually. It looks a lot like the iPhone 16 Pink, and it never made a lot of sense why the 16E wasn't available in anything but black or white. Like typically Apple's low cost products are available in fun colors. So …”
“… play good. There we go. Well, a month ago, I thought this was going to be the time when I'd be missing out and talking about personal context Siri, right? Because it was going to come in the 26.4 beta timeframe and then that didn't happen. But instead, we've got an Apple event of hardware of which I'm missing half of it. What you did miss was the hardware announced today, and we started with the iPhone 17E. iPhone 17E looks the same as the iPhone 16E. There is still a notch. There's no dynamic island. Still the same overall form factor. The only real design change is that it now comes in a soft pink color, which is pretty nice, actually. It looks a lot like the iPhone 16 Pink, and it never made a lot of sense why the 16E wasn't available in anything but black or white. Like typically Apple's low cost products are available in fun colors. So the 17E kind of writes that with black, white, and now a soft pink. Otherwise, though, about what we were expecting, it has the A19 chip inside, the updated C1X modem. That's the second generation version of Apple's modem that's also in the iPad Pro and the iPhone Air. What stands out to me, and I think most people though, is MagSafe. So the …”
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The iPhone 17E finally includes MagSafe, correcting a major flaw from its predecessor, the 16E. While the design remains largely unchanged, the addition of a soft pink color and the powerful A19 chip make it an appealing option. This update addresses the needs of users with existing MagSafe accessories, making the transition smoother for those upgrading from older models.
“… cell phone? Granted, I may be a little younger than the average listener, but in my head, most people didn't have cell phones until right before the iPhone came out. So circa 2005 or six, then the iPhone happened and suddenly everyone had a cell phone. Or maybe I just happened to live in rural late happening place. Um, when I, when I left Tennessee, it was unusual to have a cell phone that was in 2000. Okay. Like young people often would have cell phones, but they were very much of the, I have this and I'm paying for service that I can use it in an emergency, but I'm not going to use it to …”
“OK. All right. I've got a pair of phone related questions here that I think are pretty good. Pat McSee, when did the average person start having a cell phone? Granted, I may be a little younger than the average listener, but in my head, most people didn't have cell phones until right before the iPhone came out. So circa 2005 or six, then the iPhone happened and suddenly everyone had a cell phone. Or maybe I just happened to live in rural late happening place. Um, when I, when I left Tennessee, it was unusual to have a cell phone that was in 2000. Okay. Like young people often would have cell phones, but they were very much of the, I have this and I'm paying for service that I can use it in an emergency, but I'm not going to use it to actually talk to people. Yeah. That's roughly my memory as well. Well, this is easy for me to remember because I got my first cell phone shortly after I moved out here, which was early 2003. Yeah. When I moved to California, the pack at the time, Pac Bell, what later became AT&T was charged. Like it was the beginning of unlimited talking basically or …”
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The iPhone transformed cell phones from a luxury to a necessity, marking a pivotal moment around 2010 when everyone seemed glued to their screens. Before this, many used their phones only for emergencies, but the introduction of smartphones changed everything. This shift not only increased connectivity but also redefined how we interact with technology daily.
“… York Post had White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro saying on a podcast recently that Apple CEO Tim Cook had lied through his teeth about bringing iPhone production from China to the U.S. Referring to Cook as the king of evading tariffs, Navarro was quoted as saying we let him get away with it in the first term because he promised he would basically bring his iPhone production here or out of China and he lied through his teeth and he's doing it again. That's quite par for the course. Here's the thing, though. We know that Cook has told President Trump directly that Apple can't make iPhones in …”
“lying. The piece from the New York Post, which is available through Apple News, by the way. The piece from the New York Post had White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro saying on a podcast recently that Apple CEO Tim Cook had lied through his teeth about bringing iPhone production from China to the U.S. Referring to Cook as the king of evading tariffs, Navarro was quoted as saying we let him get away with it in the first term because he promised he would basically bring his iPhone production here or out of China and he lied through his teeth and he's doing it again. That's quite par for the course. Here's the thing, though. We know that Cook has told President Trump directly that Apple can't make iPhones in the U.S. Not realistically, anyway. Came up the same day Cook was in the Oval Office announcing that Apple was upping its planned investment in the U.S. from $500 billion to $600 billion over the next four years or three and a half years now. It was the same day Cook gave the President a trophy for some reason. During Q&A with the press, somebody …”
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Peter Navarro claims Apple CEO Tim Cook lied about moving iPhone production from China to the U.S., calling him the 'king of evading tariffs.' However, Cook has directly communicated to President Trump that manufacturing iPhones in the U.S. isn't feasible, highlighting the complexities of global production. This exchange reveals the tension between political promises and economic realities.
“They were backcountry skiing six survived though. And according to the New York Times it was the satellite feature on the iPhone that allowed them to seek help and allowed emergency responders to find them on the hillside It's not gonna make a good ad but but but still is but isn't it? Great that this is just part of the chip sets of almost every phone. That is not $100 and no name from Aliexpress. Yeah, the table stakes is because Emergency SOS via direct-to-satellite is becoming table stakes for almost every phone and that is such a welcome advance Yeah, it really is I …”
“They were backcountry skiing six survived though. And according to the New York Times it was the satellite feature on the iPhone that allowed them to seek help and allowed emergency responders to find them on the hillside It's not gonna make a good ad but but but still is but isn't it? Great that this is just part of the chip sets of almost every phone. That is not $100 and no name from Aliexpress. Yeah, the table stakes is because Emergency SOS via direct-to-satellite is becoming table stakes for almost every phone and that is such a welcome advance Yeah, it really is I hope though I hope that when these things happen that that can help convince Apple to like and I know they keep extending How long they're gonna do the free SOS stuff and they haven't started charging for it haven't made it part of a subscription I really hope that they don't ever do that, right? They can right right we could because it's to this …”
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Choosing a colorful iPhone might seem fun, but it could hurt your resale value later. Most people prefer conservative colors like gray, making them easier to sell when upgrading. This trend mirrors why we see fewer vibrant car colors—people prioritize resale over personal flair.
“… and it turned itself off like oh I can't shoot for the next 24 hours because I got to wait for this to dry out All right I'm just gonna shoot on my iPhone and this is before they even I think unlocked raw support on the iPhone which unlocks a lot of these capabilities, but the Convenience of having a camera with you all the time, you know the joke is what's the best camera ever made is the one you have right now and so and it it's similar to If you know camera history the love of the rangefinder Rangefinders, they're a really weird nerdy type of they're really nerdy type can only grab one I got a …”
“… before the first to commit was pushing to say 2014 I was on vacation with a bunch of friends in Hawaii And I brought my digital SLR and we went to this like sort of humid a waterfall area I took some photos and it gave this humidity warning turner and it turned itself off like oh I can't shoot for the next 24 hours because I got to wait for this to dry out All right I'm just gonna shoot on my iPhone and this is before they even I think unlocked raw support on the iPhone which unlocks a lot of these capabilities, but the Convenience of having a camera with you all the time, you know the joke is what's the best camera ever made is the one you have right now and so and it it's similar to If you know camera history the love of the rangefinder Rangefinders, they're a really weird nerdy type of they're really nerdy type can only grab one I got a I got a whole shelf a camera nerd stuff. All right, Stephen. I'm gonna start doing that I'm gonna start walking off frame in the middle of our podcast If you're just listening Ben is just Improving here Normally doesn't have the bottom dingus here Dingus is also a technical term. I actually have a library for editing DNGs. I call dingus. All right …”
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The iPhone has become one of the most important cameras ever made, exemplified by the iconic photo of the Miracle on the Hudson in 2010. This moment highlighted how the convenience of having a camera on hand can surpass traditional photography equipment. As technology advances, the gap between smartphone cameras and dedicated cameras continues to close, reshaping how we capture moments.
“Speaking of the iPhone Fold early folding phones were notorious for the internal display being vulnerable to damage For example Samsung was forced to cancel pre of the first Galaxy Fold because of this issue A new supply chain report now suggests that Apple is adopting two further measures in order to protect the iPhone Fold display. We've talked before about how one of the reasons Apple is said to have waited so long to launch a folding iPhone was that it was …”
“Speaking of the iPhone Fold early folding phones were notorious for the internal display being vulnerable to damage For example Samsung was forced to cancel pre of the first Galaxy Fold because of this issue A new supply chain report now suggests that Apple is adopting two further measures in order to protect the iPhone Fold display. We've talked before about how one of the reasons Apple is said to have waited so long to launch a folding iPhone was that it was unhappy with the very visible crease in the screen of other foldables on the market. Apple reportedly rejected multiple samples for the foldable display provided by its display partner Samsung before getting its own designers heavily involved to solve the problem. Apple engineers were also said to have worked closely with Samsung on the hinge mechanism …”
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Apple's upcoming Siri upgrades in iOS 27 will transform it into a more interactive AI chatbot, enhancing user engagement and functionality.
Apple's integration of a dedicated Siri app and AI chatbot features in iOS 27 marks a significant leap forward in making digital assistants more conversational and user-friendly.
Apple's iOS 27 update with a dedicated Siri app marks a significant leap in AI integration, enhancing user interaction through a conversational chat-like format.
Apple's upcoming Siri update will transform it into a more interactive AI chatbot, enhancing user interaction across devices.
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