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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

What To Expect At The May 7th Apple iPad Event! Plus, Why WWDC24 Is Crucial (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 304)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's what we expect at Apple's iPad Event on May 7th. Plus, Apple's looking for an AI partner. Will it be Google or OpenAI? And why this is the most crucial WWDC for Apple in years. 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@gmail.com

Apr 30, 202439 min

Game Emulators Come To iPhone! Plus, iPad Air, the M4 Chip And More! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 303)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now The App Store opens up to Game Emulators. You can now play Nintendo games on your iPhone and it's awesome. Plus, the latest iPad Air rumors, The future of the M4 chip for Macs, 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 sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com

Apr 21, 202424 min

iPad Pro Details, Vision Pro Spatial Persona & Apple's Making Robots? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 302)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Apple Vision Pro levels up with the new Spatial Persona feature. The latest iPad Pro details and potential release date. Plus, is Apple working on their own Robot? 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@gmail.com

Apr 06, 202445 min

The US Department Of Justice Has Sued Apple. Plus, An Interview w/ Joz! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 301)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Apple Bitz XL listeners get 15% off unlimited access to every class at masterclass.com/applebitz The US has sued Apple for an illegal monopoly over smartphones. Special Guest and General Counsel Gil Cabrera jumps on the show to offer his expert insight. Plus, my interview with Apple's Greg Joswiak at Apple Park and what he had to say about Apple, the camera, Spatial video, and more. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patr...

Mar 23, 20241 hr 25 min

M3 MacBook Air Review & The Downfall of Apple Car w/ Mark Gurman (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 300)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Special Guest Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins the pod to talk about the M3 Macbook Air, Artificial Intelligence, and what really happened with the Apple Car Project. 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@gmail.com

Mar 13, 202446 min

R.I.P. Apple Car Project. Plus, The 'Other' Projects Apple Is Exploring (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 299)

The Apple Car Project has been canceled. What went wrong during its 10 years behind the scenes? Everything. Plus, what other 'projects' are Apple working on? And iOS 17.4 is right around the corner. 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@gmail.com

Mar 03, 202451 min

Generative A.I. For iPhone 16/16 Pro & iOS 18 Is Coming In A Big Way (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 298)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's all about generative A.I. for the iPhone 16/16 Pro and iOS 18. An improved Neural Engine and new software features will define the iPhone in 2024. Plus, Apple's OLED display transition is expected to be complete by 2027 and Mark Zuckerberg thinks the Meta Quest 3 is better than the Apple Vision Pro, because his company makes it. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by...

Feb 17, 202447 min

The Apple Vision Pro In-Depth Review w/ Ray Wong (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 297)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Special Guest Ray Wong from Inverse joins the pod to breakdown all the good and bad for the Apple Vision Pro. This one goes deep, but we really get into the nuance and what this means for Apple and the future. Is it REALLY worth the buy at $3500? 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@gmail.com

Feb 08, 20241 hr 14 min

The Apple Vision Pro Is Here! (Apple Bitz Xl, Ep. 296)

Special Guest Gil Cabrera joins the pod to talk all about the launch of the Apple Vision Pro and what's top of mind after watching the first batch of reviews, including mine. It's finally here, so where can it go from here? 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@gmail.com

Feb 03, 20241 hr 17 min

Apple Vision Pro - What We Learned After Pre-Orders + iPhone 16 News! (Apple Bitz XL. Ep. 295)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. We learned a whole lot about Apple Vision Pro after the pre-orders opened and Apple finally posted the tech specs for us to pick apart. I'll breakdown every detail we found out and there's so much more we know. The iPhone 16 & 16 Pro's rumored 'Capture Button' just got a whole lot more interesting, and the latest update on what you need to know about the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen ban for Series 9 and Ultra 2. You can help support this show and my in...

Jan 22, 202452 min

What To Expect From Apple in 2024 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 294)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's everything big we expect to see from Apple in 2024 with Special Guest Gil Cabrera! And yes the Apple Vision Pro will be the main attraction but it will be a big year for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more! What are you looking forward to? 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@gmail.com

Jan 07, 202458 min

Apple 2023: The Year In Review (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 293)

Thanks Notion! Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/applebitz Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's the year in review for Apple. Special Guest Ray Wong from Inverse joins the pod. What did Apple do right? Where did they drop the ball? Was 2023 just a big setup for 2024? 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@gmail.com

Dec 29, 20232 hr 32 min

My Latest Hands-On w/ Apple Vision Pro at Apple Park (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 292)

It's my in-depth experience from my latest visit to Apple Park and my third hands-on time with the Apple Vision Pro. I got to see what my own Spatial Video looked like, and experience new features like new Environments and the Keyboard for Apple Vision Pro. 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@gmail.com

Dec 24, 202331 min

iOS 17.2 Is Officially Here! Plus, New iPads & MacBook Airs in March 2024? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 291)

Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at MASTERCLASS.com/APPLEBITZ Thanks Notion! Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/applebitz Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. iOS 17.2 is here with the new Journal App, Spatial Video, and more, but it's also missing some features that will be pushed out to 2024. Apple Vision Pro could be coming in January and New iPad Airs, iPad Pros, and MacBook Airs could arrive in March 2024. You can help support this show and...

Dec 15, 202350 min

iPhone 16/16 Pro Rumors + Spatial Video in the Apple Vision Pro (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 290)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Thanks Notion! Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/applebitz I'll walk through my experience at Apple Park recording Spatial Video and putting on the Apple Vision Pro for the second time. What's Different? Plus, the latest iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Rumors 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 sending it to applebitzshow@gmail....

Nov 25, 202341 min

New features in the iOS 17.2 beta & iPad will be a priority in 2024 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 289)

Apple Bitz XL listeners get 15% off unlimited access to every class at masterclass.com/applebitz The iPhone 14 lineup gets Emergency SOS via satellite for free for another year, A.I. is a priority for iOS 18 and Apple's other operating systems. Plus, new features in the iOS 17.2 beta! Plus new iPads in 2024 and reported details for the Apple Vision 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 Voice Memo an...

Nov 16, 202344 min

What Apple Didn't Tell You About the M3 Chip for MacBook Pros (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 288)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Everything Apple announced and what they didn't tell you about the new M3 MacBook Pro's and the new M3 iMac. Plus, say goodbye to an old friend, and iOS 17.2 features you can expect to see in December! 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@gmail.com

Nov 04, 202336 min

The 'Scary Fast' Apple Event Preview w/ Mark Gurman (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 287)

AppleBitz XL listeners get 15% off unlimited access to every class at masterclass.com/applebitz It's the in-depth Preview for Apple's 'Scary Fast' October 30th Event with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman who was the one who broke the story. We're expecting a new M3 iMac and M3 Pro & M3 Max MacBook Pros, but will we really get them? Will we see anything else? 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...

Oct 28, 202349 min

New M3 Macs Coming This Month & A Foldable iPad in 2024? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 286)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. New Macs are incoming by the end of October. Apple announces the new Apple Pencil USB-C, reports claim. Plus, we could see Apple's new Foldable iPad, a new 12.9-inch iPad Air, and new iPad Pro's in 2024. 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@gmail.com

Oct 22, 202334 min

What does Google's CEO think about challenging the iPhone? I asked him (Apple Bitz Xl, Ep. 285)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. My exclusive interview with Google CEO Sundar Pichai about their approach to phones and what they can do as a challenger to the iPhone. Plus, Apple Watch X rumors, M3 Macs coming in early 2024, and the latest Apple Vision Pro details 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@gmail.com

Oct 14, 202353 min

iOS 17.0.3 fixes iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 284)

Apple releases the iOS 17.0.3 update to fix the iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues that some users have been experiencing. The iOS 17.1 beta brings new features, and we remember the 12th Anniversary of Steve Jobs passing. 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@gmail.com

Oct 07, 202332 min

Reviews! iPhone 15/15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2 & AirPods Pro 2! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 283)

It's review season! Special Guest Ray Wong joins the show for a back-and-forth breakdown and review of Apple's newest hardware for the Fall! Who does the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro make the most sense to upgrade for? Did the Apple Watch do enough in 2023? Plus, I got some major scoops with my exclusive interview with 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 sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.co...

Sep 23, 20231 hr 11 min

Reactions to the iPhone 15/15 Pro & Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2! (Apple Bitz Xl, Ep. 282)

It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from The 'Wonderlust' in Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and Cherlynn Low from Engadget join the pod for their reactions and impressions of the new iPhone 15 & 15 Pro Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, the new AirPods Pro 2nd Generation with USB-C and Apple's Carbon Neutral 2030 Initiative. Krystal Lora @thekrystallora Judner Aura @UrAvgConsumer Cherlynn Low Deputy Editor at Engadget You can he...

Sep 16, 202354 min

iPhone 15/15 Pro & Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2: The Final Rumors (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 281)

FACTORMeals.com/applebitz50 and use code applebitz50 to get 50% off. Special Guest Gil Cabrera joins the pod to talk about the final rumors before Apple's big iPhone 15/15 Pro Event. Where are you on a scale of 1-10 at when it comes to upgrading this time around? Plus, will we see something more or is Apple out of surprises for this event? 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...

Sep 09, 20231 hr 14 min

What To Expect at Apple's iPhone 15/15 Pro & Apple Event on September 12th (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 280)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's everything we have heard and everything we know leading into Apple's 'Wonderlust' Fall Event. We know the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro lineup will be announced. We're also expecting the new Apple Watch Series 9, the new Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the AirPods Pro 2 with a new USB-C case. What about the Apple Vision Pro? 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 Mem...

Sep 03, 202340 min

iPhone 15 'Ultra' Is The New Pro Max + Apple Watch X: The Next Big Upgrade (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 279)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. The iPhone 15 'Ultra' reports are back and could be the name change for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Plus, the Apple Watch X will be the next significant upgrade with the Series 9 and Ultra 2 not expecting to change much. Plus, Tesla and Apple are playing nicer with each other. 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@gmail.com

Aug 22, 202335 min

The A17 Chip Specs Leak And It's only for the 15 Pro/Pro Max (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 278)

Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. FACTOR75.com/applebitz50 and use code applebitz50 to get 50% off. It looks like the Apple iPhone Event will happen on September the 12th. New details about the A17 chip, how different will the new Apple Watch models be? And the Apple Vision Pro will reportedly get a 'Magic Battery''. 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@g...

Aug 12, 202341 min

Report: iPhone 15 Event to be held on September 12th or 13th! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 277)

FACTOR75.com/applebitz50 and use code applebitz50 to get 50% off. A Bloomberg report says Apple's iPhone Event will be held on September 12th or 13th. We also expect to see the new Apple Watch Series 9, the next-gen Apple Watch Ultra, and maybe more! Plus, Apple Earnings are down, but one product category is holding up the ship. 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@gma...

Aug 07, 202332 min

iPhone 15 Pro To Cost More? Plus, New Color For Apple Watch Ultra? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 276)

Visit sanebox.com/applebitz today to start your free trial and get a $25 credit The latest iPhone 15 Pro details! Is Apple going to raise the price? What's going to actually be different? Will the Apple Watch Ultra get a new color and big changes under the hood? Plus, developers can start testing apps on the Apple Vision Pro. 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@gmail....

Aug 01, 202341 min