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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

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United States

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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

Twitter:

@briantong

Language:

English

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

4/30/2024
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

Duration:00:39:28

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

4/21/2024
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

Duration:00:23:48

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

4/5/2024
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

Duration:00:45:28

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

3/23/2024
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.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com

Duration:01:24:45

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

3/13/2024
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

Duration:00:46:21

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

3/3/2024
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

Duration:00:51:19

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

2/17/2024
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 recording a Voice Memo and sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com

Duration:00:46:30

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

2/8/2024
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

Duration:01:13:50

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

2/3/2024
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

Duration:01:16:42

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

1/21/2024
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 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

Duration:00:52:15

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

1/7/2024
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

Duration:00:57:53

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

12/29/2023
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

Duration:01:32:11

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

12/24/2023
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

Duration:00:31:03

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

12/15/2023
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 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

Duration:00:49:55

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

11/25/2023
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.com

Duration:00:41:12

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

11/16/2023
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 and sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com

Duration:00:43:48

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

11/4/2023
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

Duration:00:35:32

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

10/27/2023
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 sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com

Duration:00:48:40

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

10/22/2023
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

Duration:00:34:06

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

10/13/2023
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

Duration:00:53:21