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Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

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Apple Bitz XL is everything good and bad inside the world of Apple from tech host Brian Tong. He brings on special guests and gives his raw honest take while having fun after covering and working for Apple for over 20 years. Support the show! www.patreon.com/briantong

Episodes

Hands-On With M4 MacBook Air, M4 Max/M3 Ultra Mac Studio & M3 iPad Air (Apple Biz XL, Ep. 335)

It's my hands-on time with the new M4 MacBook Air in Sky Blue, the new M3 Ultra & M4 Max Mac Studio, and the new M3 iPad Air. They are exactly what you expect with a few new features that might matter to you and a lot more performance. Plus, new iOS 18.4 beta and visionOS 2.4 beta releases continue to push the Apple Vision Pro forward. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to appl...

Mar 06, 202534 min

iPhone 16e Is Officially Announced For...$599 - Is That Entry-Level? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 334)

Apple officially announces their new entry-level iPhone, the iPhone 16e. It's packed with a lot more tech including Apple's own C1 cellular modem for the first time ever. But is that $599 starting price point going to move consumers to buy it? We'll talk about what it has and what it doesn't have. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Feb 19, 202521 min

iPhone SE 4 & iOS 18.4 Reportedly Coming Next Week + Apple's New Invites App (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 333)

Rumors point to the new iPhone SE 4 coming sometime next week, along with iOS 18.4. What can we expect from them? Plus, the new Apple Invites App brings Apple's polish and integration with it's ecosystem to make for a compelling app. And, foldable iPhone rumors won't go away. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Feb 08, 202532 min

Apple's Q1 2025 Earnings Are Best Ever, While iPhone Sales Were Down. Plus, Apple Vision Pro is One! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 332)

Apple Vision Pro is One. What is happening around it right now, and where must it go from here? Apple's Q1 earnings break records and reveals growth in almost every category, except the iPhone. Plus, will the Beats by Dre Powerbeats Pro 2 be the first with a heart rate sensor? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Feb 04, 202532 min

Apple's Entire 2025 Product Lineup! Plus, Did Samsung's S25 Edge Beat Apple's iPhone 17 'Air' To The Punch? (Apple Bitz XL. Ep. 331)

Samsung just dropped a peek at their new super slim Galaxy S25 Edge phone at Samsung Unpacked. Well before Apple's rumored iPhone 17 'Air' super slim phone design. Did Samsung steal their thunder? Plus, Apple's entire product lineup for 2025 includes your standard product updates, refreshes to older products, and laying down the foundation of their smart home strategy. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a...

Jan 25, 202546 min

Apple 2025 Predictions Show - What To Expect & Their Biggest Threats! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 330)

What do we expect to see from Apple in 2025 & Beyond? Special Guest Ray Wong joins the pod to discuss their future, our predictions, Apple's biggest threats, and what they need to do beyond 2025! This is a two-hour epic, but it's absolutely worth it. So Buckle Up! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]

Dec 31, 20242 hr 16 min

Apple's Smart Home Plans: A Home Hub in 2025 & Smart Camera & Face ID Doorbell in 2026 & Beyond? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 329)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Apple's Smart Home plans are shaping up to be even more aggressive than we first thought with a potential Security Camera system and Face ID Doorbell as possible new products beyond 2025. Plus, the latest iPhone 17 Air & 17 Pro reports, and Happy 8th Year Anniversary to the Original AirPods. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to a...

Dec 23, 202440 min

iOS 18.2 Is Coming Soon! Here's What You'll Get. Plus, iPhone 17 'Air', Foldable iPhone in 2026 & More! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 328)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. iOS 18.2 is just about ready for release so here's all the new Generative AI features you'll finally be getting including Image Playground, Genmojis, ChatGPT integration and more. Plus, the latest iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 'Air' rumors, and the foldable iPhone is coming in 2026. Should you be excited? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sendi...

Dec 06, 202441 min

Apple's Looking Into Making An Apple 'TV'...Again? Plus, AirTags 2 & iPhone 17 'Air' (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 327)

Is Apple considering making a dedicated Apple TV again? I hope not, and here's why. Plus, Apple Intelligence and Siri won't get their next big improvement until 2026. And the latest AirTags 2 and iPhone 17 'Air' reports. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Nov 25, 202437 min

Is Apple Finally Taking The Smart Home Seriously WIth A New Connected AI-Wall Display? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 326)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. This week's episode comes to you from Dehli, India where I've been for the past week and some of my observations about their quickly evolving tech landscape. Plus, reports claim Apple is finally going to make a serious push into the Smart Home Space, with a new connected Smart Display. Plus, Apple Vision Pro updates and more! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recordi...

Nov 16, 202440 min

Apple's All-New M4 Mac mini, Macbook Pro & iMac lineup! Plus, Apple Execs Talk AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid Feature! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 325)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now Apple threw one of it's biggest weeks ever with three new M4 Mac product announcements with the M4 iMac, M4 Mac mini, and M4 MacBook Pro. I'll talk it all through with you.Plus an exclusive interview with Apple's Senior Executive team to talk about the new Hearing Aid Feature and Hearing Experience for the AirPods Pro 2. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a V...

Nov 01, 202444 min

Apple Confirms New Macs Are Incoming! Plus, the iPad mini Review (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 324)

Apple drops another surprise on us after Greg Jozwiak teased that we're getting new Mac announcements next week. What M4 Macs do we expect to see? Plus, an in-depth review of the iPad mini with Content Creator Chris Lawley, who works exclusively from his iPad. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Oct 26, 202456 min

M4 MacBook Pro Leaked! Plus, Apple Plans To Move Away From Annual Releases (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 322)

It's the first alleged hands-on with the new M4 MacBook Pro and Benchmarks show how much of a beast this is. Is Apple moving away from it's annual product release cycle? Because they definitely won't do that with the iPhone. Plus, Everything we expect to see at Apple's rumored October Mac Event! And will the iPad Mini make an appearance? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to ap...

Oct 12, 202430 min

'iPhone 17 Air' buzz isn't going away, New M4 Macs & I Got Hacked! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 321)

Is this the fastest that iPhone buzz has died down after a launch? It sure feels that way. Plus, October's Mac Event is next and we expect to see new M4 MacBook Pros, iMacs, and a new Mac mini. Plus, yes, there is still 'iPhone 17 Air' talk. Plus, more details behind my YouTube and twitter accounts getting hacked. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Oct 05, 202439 min

Did Meta Just Have Their "iPhone Moment' with 'Orion'. Will Apple Have a Response? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 320)

Meta just broke the biggest news of the year with their reveal of 'Orion' and the implications it has for the future. Did they leave Apple in the dust? Plus, Special Guest Gil Cabrera joins the pod to talk about Apple's Fall products, what he upgraded to and why, and which product stands out most to him. And please, don't say AirPods Max 2. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 1 min

The Apple Reviews: iPhone 16 & 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10 & AirPods 4! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 319)

Special Gues Ray Wong joins the pod for an in-depth discussion and review for all of Apple's Fall announcements. That's the entire iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 & AirPods Max. Plus, is Apple Intelligence the biggest letdown for a launch product that we've ever seen? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Sep 21, 20242 hr 48 min

Reactions To Apple's iPhone 16/16 Pro Event! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 317)

It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from The 'I'ts Glowtime Event' in Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and TechMe0ut join the pod for their reactions and impressions of the new iPhone 16/16 Pro Lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4th generation, AirPods Pro 2 new hearing features, and are the AirPods Max a cop out? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by reco...

Sep 12, 202449 min

What To Expect & What NOT To Expect At Apple's iPhone 16/16 Pro Event! (Apple Bitx XL, Ep. 316)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. 'It's Glowtime' Is Apple's big Fall iPhone Event, and we expect to see the new Apple Watch lineup and new 4th generation AirPods. But this is about all the things we will NOT see so don't get your hopes up too high! M4 Macs? Save that for October or November! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Sep 08, 202435 min

Apple's 'It's Glowtime' iPhone 16 Event Set for September 9th! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 315)

Apple has officially announced their Fall Event on Monday, September 9th at Apple Park at 10 AM PT. We expect the new iPhone 16 & 16 Pro Lineup, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Could we see more? Plus, new M4 Macs in October! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]...

Aug 30, 202439 min

iPhone 16/16 Pro - Everything We Know! One Month Away (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 314)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's everything we know about the iPhone 16 & 16 Pro lineup with one month to go before Apple's official announcement! Is it enough for you to upgrade this year? Plus, Google's Pixel 9 Pro lineup looks very good, and Google's Gemini is already years ahead of Apple Intelligence. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to applebitzshow@g...

Aug 16, 202447 min

Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 Is Here! Well, Some Of It. (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 313)

Apple Intelligence comes to the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta,...well not all of it, but some of the features.Plus, Apple has another record earnings quarter, even if iPhone took a little revenue drop. And the rumored foldable iPad gets pushed out to 2026, in case you really want a foldable iPad. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]

Aug 05, 202431 min

iOS 18 Public Beta - What Features Matter & Samsung Disappoints (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 312)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Apple's iOS 18 Public Beta and more are available now, but they aren't anywhere near close to what Apple showed us at WWDC 24. Samsung Unpacked decides to copy Apple's homework and the TinyPod brings back the nostalgia of the iPod using an Apple Watch. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]

Jul 20, 202433 min

Apple's Making Thinner & More Durable Devices. Is It A Good Thing? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 311)

Apple Vision Pro launches Internationally...How will it do? Plus, Apple's looking to make its products thinner and more durable. But will software be enough to combat declining sales? And say goodbye to Apple Pay Later. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]

Jun 30, 202419 min

iOS 18's Apple Intelligence Coming In 2025? Should You Wait On Upgrading?(Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 310)

According to reports, Apple Intelligence won't be ready for iOS 18 until 2025 in the U.S.. Plus, the European Union will get it even later after Apple went on the record stating regulatory concerns from the EU. Then, Apple is bringing back its thin era, and it might be a good thing. Plus, is the Apple Vision Pro 2 development being suspended? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it ...

Jun 23, 20241 hr 6 min

WWDC 2024 Reactions To Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, Genmoji & More! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 309)

It's a special WWDC24 Apple Bitz XL Podcast from Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! Tech Youtuber Techmeout, Cherlynn Low from Engadget, and Lance Ulanoff from TechRadar join the pod for their reactions and impressions of the new Apple Intelligence platform, and what it means for the future of AppIe. Plus, our favorite features announced at WWDC24, and the features that didn't do it for us. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call int...

Jun 13, 202453 min

WWDC24 Preview - What To Expect? AI Stands For 'Apple Intelligence' (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 308)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's the latest reports and rumors for everything we expect to see at WWDC24. And there's a whole lot more we don't know about. Artificial Intelligence will be everywhere and we'll see how Apple's partnership with OpenAI levels up iOS18. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]

Jun 08, 202429 min

The Making of What If? An Immersive Story on Apple Vision Pro (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 307)

It's an interview with the team-up of Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive who talked about how they made 'What If?...An Immersive Story on Apple Vision Pro. How long have they been working on it, how did the project come together and what technical aspects of Apple Vision Pro made this unique experience possible from the popular Marvel Studios Animated Series? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo ...

May 31, 202435 min

M4 iPad Pro Review + Apple's Folding MacBook Is Happening!?! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 306)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's my iPad Pro review with your thoughts and questions. Who does it make sense for? Plus, Apple's really doing a foldable MacBook, but do you really want it? The iPad Pro still doesn't run anything like macOS, so what would they put on this iPad Pro 'Pro'? And they better not call it that. Plus, Marvel Studios brings an exclusive experience to the Apple Vision Pro and it's the exact type of thing the Vision Pro needs. You can help support this sh...

May 25, 202454 min