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Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

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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68:47

Apple iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro/17 Pro Max Review (Apple...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/09/19

Special Guest Ray Wong from Gizmodo joins the pod to go deep and talk all things iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. Which one did we land on, and what makes this the most compelling iPhone lineup 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:52

Reactions To The iPhone Air, 17, 17 Pro/Pro Max,...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/09/11

It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from Apple's Podcast Studio at the Apple iPhone 17 Event. YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and Engadget's Cherlynn Low join the pod with their reactions to everything announced from iPhones, to Apple Watches to AirPods 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 Learn more about your ad choices

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35:38

Apple's iPhone Event Is Set For September 9th! Plus,...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/09/03

The Google and Apple search deal will continue with conditions after a court ruling finds Google does not have a search monopoly. I got my invite for the Apple iPhone Event on September 9th, but why does it feel like a very lukewarm event going into it? Plus, Apple's 3-year iPhone plan, AirPods Pro 3, 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 Learn

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37:14

Google Just Cooked Apple Intelligence & Apple...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/08/24

Apple has leaked hardware identifiers revealing 7 new products that are coming in the future. Google’s Pixel 10 event makes Apple Intelligence look even worse, and how Apple is planning to take over the smart home.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:48

What Can Save Apple Intelligence? Apple's Golden Gift...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/08/10

Will Apple's App Intents be the key that unlocks Apple Intelligence on the iPhone? It might be the only thing that can save it. CEO Tim Cook gives President Donald Trump a 1-of-1 Apple-designed statue. Additionally, the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 is slated for a significant upgrade 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 Learn more about your ad

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40:51

iPhone 17 Pro Spotted In The Wild! New 17 Pro Camera...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/07/29

The iPhone 17 Pro has been spotted being used in San Francisco with it's own security detail. New iPhone 17 Pro camera features might let me forgive its new 'camera bar' design. Plus, Apple hardware prices are at an all-time low on Amazon. What's going on? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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38:53

M5 iPad Pro To Get 2 Cameras, iOS 26 Public Beta...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/07/22

Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more public betas could be dropping this week. CarPlay has its biggest iOS 26 feature hidden, the M5 iPad Pro will bring two cameras, and Apple leaker Jon Prosser is being sued by 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.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:46

Apple Smart Home Hub & M5 MacBook Pro Pushed to 2026,...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/07/14

Apple's pushing several key products that were planned for this year out to 2026. Their shortcomings with Apple Intelligence are partially to blame. Who's next in line after Apple CEO Tim Cook? Plus, whether you want it or not, an updated Apple Vision Pro is coming 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 Memo and sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:10

iOS 26 Beta 2 - Apple Goes From 'Liquid Glass' to...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/06/28

I told you Apple needed to make some major changes to iOS 26's 'Liquid Glass' design because it was too hard to read. Now it looks a lot more like iOS 18 with some minor touches and animations. What's next for Apple's iPhone deisgn in the next 5 years? Plus, the M5 iPad Pro and Apple's future movie plans after their F1 movie. 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

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35:41

iOS 26 Beta 2 - Apple Goes From 'Liquid Glass' to...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/06/28

I told you Apple needed to make some major changes to iOS 26's 'Liquid Glass' design because it was too hard to read. Now it looks a lot more like iOS 18 with some minor touches and animations. What's next for Apple's iPhone deisgn in the next 5 years? Plus, the M5 iPad Pro and Apple's future movie plans after their F1 movie. 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

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59:11

Reactions To WWDC 25 w/ Tech Youtubers (Apple Bitz...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/06/12

It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from WWDC 25 in Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and Engadget's Cherlynn Low join the pod with their reactions of everything announced at Apple's Annual Developer Conference. Where did Apple deliver and where did they miss? 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

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33:42

WWDC 2025 - The Final Reports & Rumors (Apple Bitz...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/06/08

It's the final reports and rumors before Apple's WWDC 25 Keynote on Monday, June the 9th at 10AM PT. New reports for AirPods features in iOS 16, tvOS, and Accessibility features. Will we finally see Apple reveal their homeOS platform? 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

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40:33

WWDC 2025 Preview - iOS 26? Apple Intelligence No...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/06/02

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference is just a week away, so here is everything we know. What’s going on with Apple Intelligence? Are they really making a jump to iOS 26? What will macOS be called? Will we see any new hardware? I’ll answer all of those questions 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

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59:21

Report: Apple Glasses Coming In 2026? How Far Behind...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/05/23

Apple will reportedly release its own Smart Glasses in 2026. After Google I/O and trying on their Android XR concept glasses, it's clear that Google's Gemini is the secret sauce that ties is all together. Apple, we have a problem... Plus, Jony Ive and Open AI's Sam Altman team-up for what they believe will be the next generation of technology. 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

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23:59

Apple Says 'You May Not Need An iPhone 10 Years From...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/05/11

Apple claims Safari search is down due to AI search engines. Apple appeals court-mandated App Store changes that benefit everyone except Apple. Plus, you can submit a claim for a $95 million Siri Spying Lawsuit. 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

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59:21

The Latest iPhone 17 'Air' Rumors & The Siri Team...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/04/29

It's a first look at how thin the iPhone 17 Air might be, and the latest reports. Why it's in the perfect position to succeed this year based o consumer spending habits. Plus, the Siri team gets a major makeover along with 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@gmail.com

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24:57

Apple Vision 'Air', New iPhone 'Fold' Reports, iPhone...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/04/19

Apple's working on the next Apple Vision 'Air' if these leaks are to be believed. New information for the iPhone 'Fold' comes out, iOS 18.4 gets robot vacuum support and Beats has their own USB-C cables. Plus, how long will the iPhone be able to avoid tariffs? 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

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14:20

How Much Will The iPhone Cost? iOS 19 Leaks & the...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/04/09

How much will the iPhone cost with tariffs? Could you really make an iPhone in the U.S.? Plus, new iOS 19 leaks, iPhone 17 Pro rumors and the Foldable iPhone is getting serious. 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

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22:06

WWDC 25 IS Official, New Features in iOS 18.4 &...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/04/01

Apple officially announces WWDC 2025, new features come to iOS 18.4, new M5 iPad Pro and Macbook Pro are expected this year, and Apple Watch is still being held back by health sensor development. 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

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34:07

Apple Watch To Get Cameras? More Fallout From Apple...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/03/25

Apple surprises with new Lossless Audio and Ultra- Low Latency Audio for AirPods Max with USB-C. There are more repercussions from the Apple Intelligence delays, and the Apple Watch is getting cameras. But for what? Plus, Severance has been a critical success, but is it making a difference for Apple TV+? 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

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