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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

iPhone 15 Lineup to Bring Stacked Battery Tech! Plus, M3 Macs in October! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep 275)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Apple's iPhone 15 could bring an all-new stacked battery tech that we've seen in electric vehicles and other appliances. Plus, the next-gen Apple M3 chip could arrive in Macs as early as 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 send to [email protected]

Jul 21, 202335 min

iOS 17 & watchOS 10 Public Betas are out! iPhone 15 & Vision Pro Updates!(Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 274)

FACTOR75.com/applebitz50 and use code applebitz50 to get 50% off. Visit sanebox.com/applebitz today to start your free trial and get a $25 credit Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Apple has released the Public Betas for iOS 17, watchOS 10, tvOS 17 and more. What's the surprise OS upgrade of the batch? Plus, the latest iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Vision Pro details. You can help suppo...

Jul 14, 202351 min

15-Inch M2 MacBook Air & M2 Ultra Mac Studio Review w/ iPhonedo (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 273)

Visit sanebox.com/applebitz today to start your free trial and get a $25 credit Special Guest iPhonedo joins the pod for our 15-inch M2 MacBook Air Review, and his M2 Ultra Mac Studio Review as well. Plus, what it's like going to Apple Park for the very first time! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Jun 25, 202352 min

The New 15-inch M2 MacBook Air Is Exactly What You Expect (Apple Bitz Xl, Ep. 272)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. The latest benchmarks and reviews support exactly what you think about the new 15-inch M2 Macbook Air. It's a 13-inch MacBook Air with a bigger display. But it's also a little more than that. Plus, the Mac Studio and Mac Pro benchmarks. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Jun 19, 202329 min

The Apple Vision Pro - Reactions from Tech YouTubers! (Apple Bitz XL Podcast, Ep. 271)

Visit sanebox.com/applebitz today to start your free trial and get a $25 credit. It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from WWDC 23 in Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, Techmeout, and Cherlynn Low from Engadget join the pod for their reactions and impressions of the Apple Vision Pro. You'll get the perspective from both people who have used Apple Vision Pro and people who haven't! You can help support this show and my independent work at ww...

Jun 07, 202354 min

I Used Apple Vision Pro For 45 Minutes And It Blew My Mind (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 270)

This is a special bonus episode and my raw reactions after my hands-on demo with the Apple Vision Pro from WWDC 23. Does it mean I'm going to get one? They still have 6-9 months or even more to make it even better. And even better with the help of developers and their own in-house improvements. Apple just elevated the space for everyone and the industry. It's an incredible time to be alive as a tech fan, but it will still cost $3499. You can help support this show and my independent work at www....

Jun 06, 202323 min

The Final WWDC 23 Rumors! New Apple VR Headset Details & New Macs! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 269)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's the final rumors and reports just days before WWDC 23 happens on June 5th at 10AM Pacific Time. All-New Apple VR Headset details, developers are getting on board and new Mac Studio's and the new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air. Plus, iOS 17, watchos 10, iPadOs 17, tvOS 17 and macOS 14! It's gonna be HUGE! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send ...

Jun 03, 202336 min

WWDC 23 Preview w/ Mark Gurman (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 268)

Visit sanebox.com/applebitz today to start your free trial and get a $25 credit Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins the pod to talk about everything we can expect to see at WWDC 23. He's been at the forefront of reporting on the new Apple headset so we break it all down including changes to iOS 17, the new 15-inch MacBook Air and Apple's Reality Pro headset. 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 s...

May 26, 202340 min

The Apple AR/VR Headset Survey - Breaking Down Your Responses (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 267)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. It's your responses to my Apple 'Reality Pro' Headset Survey! Special Guest Gil Cabrera, a friend of the show, joins in to break it all down. How much are you willing to pay for it? How much interest do you have in it right now? What will make the Apple Headset a success? Some interesting trends came out of it. You can help support this show and ...

May 20, 202358 min

Final Cut Pro & Logic Pro on iPad Reactions! iPhone 16 Pro Bigger Screens? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 266)

Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/​podcast​ and use promo code ​applebitz Visit sanebox.com/applebitz today to start your free trial and get a $25 credit It's happening. IT'S HAPPENING! Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are coming to the iPad. After 5 years of asking, they have responded! Plus, a new Pride Watch Band, iOS 16.5 is coming next week, and the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could get even larger displays. ...

May 14, 202352 min

The iPhone is still breaking records in this economy (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 265)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. The iPhone is still breaking records and Apple's Earnings prove it. iOS 17's expected features coming to WWDC 23 and Tim Cook's take on using Artificial Intelligence for Apple. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

May 06, 20231 hr 4 min

The Apple Watch will get it's biggest revamp with watchOS 10 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 264)

Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/​podcast​ and use promo code ​applebitz The 15-inch MacBook Air is a lock to show up at WWDC 23. The Apple Watch will get a whole new look with watchOS 10. New rumored features in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. Plus, Happy 20th Anniversary to the iTunes Music Store. What a game-changer! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Ca...

May 02, 202335 min

The M3 Chip is NOT coming to the 15-inch Macbook Air (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 263)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Will the Apple headset be a success or a failure? Or something in between? A Bloomberg report details all the different Apps and experiences Apple is hoping to bring to their mixed reality headset. The M3 chip is ruled out for the 15-inch MacBook Air, and more iPhone 15/15 Pro 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 send to applebitzshow...

Apr 24, 202330 min

iPhone 15 Pro Will No Longer Get Solid-State Buttons (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 262)

Get started with Issuu today for FREE or if you sign up for a premium account you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/​podcast​ and use promo code ​applebitz The latest iPhone 15 Pro rumors now say it will NOT have solid-state buttons due to production issues. The 15-inch MacBook Air looks like it's a lock for WWDC 23, I have a copy of the 'Make Something Wonderful' Steve Jobs book to giveaway, and the Mac Studio is here to stay. You can help support this show and my independent work at ww...

Apr 17, 202329 min

What to Expect at WWDC23! Will Apple's Headset Wow Us? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep, 261)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's everything we expect to see at WWDC23 and what surprises might get announced as well! Will the Apple mixed reality headset get announced for its rumored $3000 price point? What's in store for iOS 17 and more? Plus, Apple's working on new AirPods with a Touch Screen. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Apr 09, 202337 min

WWDC23 Is Officially Set For June 5th! Plus, iPhone 15 Pro rumors & More! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 260)

Apple officially announces WWDC23 is happening June 5th and will be held at Apple Park. Apple Music Classical is available now. New iPhone 15 Pro rumors point to a multi-function solid-state button. Plus, a new book with Steve Jobs' speeches and correspondence will be released on April 11th. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Apr 02, 202325 min

Report: Apple Employees Concerned About Mixed Reality Headset (Apple Bitz XL, Ep 259)

The latest New York Times report claims Apple employees are concerned about Apple's 'Reality Pro' headset. And common sense says they should be with that rumored $3000 price point. Latest Apple AirPods Pro rumors could bring USB-C to the charging case this year and more! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Mar 27, 202327 min

Is It Too Late for Siri? Apple's working on their own ChatGPT-Like AI (Apple Bitz XL, Ep, 258)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now Apple's focus on Health is building even more momentum with the Apple Watch and rumored AirPods features. Is Apple too far behind with Siri in the AI game? And more iPhone 15 rumors. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Mar 18, 202331 min

The new iPhone 14 is Yellow! Is a HomePod with a 7-inch display coming too? (Apple bitz XL, Ep. 257)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. The new iPhone 14/14 Plus comes in an all-new yellow color. Appel releases new iPhone 14 cases and Apple Watch bands. Plus, Apple Music Classical is ready to launch by the end of the month, and Apple is working on a HomePod with a 7-inch display. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Mar 11, 202334 min

The latest iPhone 15 details & Apple's Top Secret Project (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 255)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now Apple's been working on a top-secret project for over 12 years that could change everything for blood glucose monitoring if it can get approvals and make it to market. Plus, the latest iPhone 15/15 Pro details and Apple VR headset news. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Feb 28, 202331 min

What to expect from Apple this Spring. Plus, the iPhone ULTRA is real (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 254)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. You're not the only one whose Apple Siri Remote (USB-C version) keeps disconnecting from the Apple TV 4K. The iPhone ULTRA is more than a rumor and makes total sense from Apple's perspective. Plus, new details on the Apple Watch X, and what to expect from Apple this Spring ou can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Feb 13, 202338 min

M2 Max MacBook Pro & New HomePod Reviews! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 253)

Special Guest KTLA Tech Reporter Rich Demuro joins the pod for the M2 Max MacBook Pro and New HomePod reviews. Plus, our reactions to Apple's latest earnings for Q1 of 2023, and we were also both at Samsung Unpacked to see what Samsung is bringing for 2023. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Feb 04, 20231 hr 8 min

The Apple 'Reality Pro' Headset Details w/ Mark Gurman (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 252)

Special Guest Mark Gurman from Bloomberg joins the pod to tells us everything he's been reporting on the Apple 'Reality Pro' headset. He gives us specific details, features, and functions for what to expect. Does what we learn make it more attractive to you at that rumored $3000 price point? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Jan 27, 202334 min

Reactions to New M2 Max MacBook Pro, M2 Pro Mac Mini & HomePod! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 251)

Special Gues Ray Wong joins the pod after Apple drops surprise announcements right after CES 2023! The new M2 Max and M2 Pro chips bring even more power to the New MacBook Pro and Mac mini for 2023. Plus, Apple announces the New HomePod is back with a similar design, faster processor, and what they claim is even better sounding than the original. Will it sell for $299? Then Ray and I talk about how Apple's rumored 'Reality Pro' headset could end up being different than any other headset on the m...

Jan 21, 20231 hr 19 min

What to Expect in 2023. Plus, Apple's working on touchscreen Macs! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 250)

Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. The latest report claims Apple is exploring finally bringing touchscreens to the Mac. Maybe hell has frozen over. Plus, a preview of what to Expect from Apple in 2023. It's clear the Apple 'Reality Pro' headset is their flagship launch product for this year. 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 Me...

Jan 12, 202331 min

Best Tech of 2022 with MKBHD! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 249)

It's the end of the year wrap-up with Special Guest Marques Brownlee and our Best Of 2022! Some of them are tech and some of them aren't. We had no idea what was going to happen so enjoy! What are your 'Best of 2022'? Put them in the comments! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to [email protected]

Dec 29, 202253 min

Report: 15-inch M2 Macbook Air set for 2023 & the New Mac Pro is delayed (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 248)

Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. The latest reports claim Apple's new Mac Pro is delayed and the 'M2 Extreme' configuration has been scrapped due to costs. Plus, the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air rumors point to a launch in 2023, and iOS 16.2 brings new features to the iPhone. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to appleb...

Dec 19, 202241 min

What Apple Got Right & Got Wrong In 2022 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 247)

Download SmartNews for free today in the app store! Special Guest Ray Wong, Deputy Editor from Inverse joins the pod where we go back and forth with what Apple did right this year and what they did wrong in 2022. Yes, there was a pandemic and a supply chain issue, but we can only go off of what we actually saw from Apple this year. Were there any surprises? 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 ...

Dec 09, 20222 hr 33 min

The Apple Car is Shifting Gears...Again. Plus, Apple Music Sing! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 246)

Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. The Apple Car project is changing directions once again and is now targeting 2026. Live Activities could be coming to iOS 16 and the iPhone very soon. Plus, Apple Music Sing is Apple's own Karaoke machine for your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV 4K. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to ...

Dec 07, 202238 min