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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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40:44

Apple Is Embarrassed By The Apple Intelligence Delay....

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/03/17

It's a breakdown of what is happening behind the scenes after the Apple Intelligence delay, and what it means for iOS 18, iOS 19 and future products. Plus, the iPhone 17 'Air', is looking to be the next design language for future iPhones, and I am here for 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

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34:16

Hands-On With M4 MacBook Air, M4 Max/M3 Ultra Mac...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/03/06

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

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20:40

iPhone 16e Is Officially Announced For...$599 - Is...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/02/19

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 applebitzshow@gmail.com

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31:32

iPhone SE 4 & iOS 18.4 Reportedly Coming Next Week +...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/02/08

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 applebitzshow@gmail.com

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31:52

Apple's Q1 2025 Earnings Are Best Ever, While iPhone...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/02/04

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 applebitzshow@gmail.com

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46:06

Apple's Entire 2025 Product Lineup! Plus, Did...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/01/25

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

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02:16:18

Apple 2025 Predictions Show - What To Expect & Their...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/12/31

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 applebitzshow@gmail.com

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39:34

Apple's Smart Home Plans: A Home Hub in 2025 & Smart...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/12/23

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

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41:19

iOS 18.2 Is Coming Soon! Here's What You'll Get....

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/12/06

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 sending

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36:31

Apple's Looking Into Making An Apple 'TV'...Again?...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/11/25

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 applebitzshow@gmail.com

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39:41

Is Apple Finally Taking The Smart Home Seriously WIth...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/11/16

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 recording a

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43:48

Apple's All-New M4 Mac mini, Macbook Pro & iMac...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/11/01

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

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56:20

Apple Confirms New Macs Are Incoming! Plus, the iPad...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/10/26

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 applebitzshow@gmail.com

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07:22

iPad mini 7 (2024) Is Official! Does Apple Do Enough?...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/10/18

Apple officially announced the new iPad mini, which features a faster processor, Apple Intelligence support, and Apple Pencil Pro support. But did they do enough? What do you think? 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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30:08

M4 MacBook Pro Leaked! Plus, Apple Plans To Move Away...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/10/12

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

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39:14

'iPhone 17 Air' buzz isn't going away, New M4 Macs &...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/10/05

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 applebitzshow@gmail.com

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01:01:22

Did Meta Just Have Their "iPhone Moment' with...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/09/27

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

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01:47:32

The Apple Reviews: iPhone 16 & 16 Pro, Apple Watch...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/09/21

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 applebitzshow@gmail.com

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09:24

BONUS! Apple Execs Talk iPhone 16 Pro - Battery Life,...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/09/12

I sit down for a quick chat with Apple's John Ternus, SVP of Hardware Engineering and Kaiann Drance, VP of Worldwide Product Marketing to talk iPhone 16 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

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48:35

Reactions To Apple's iPhone 16/16 Pro Event! (Apple...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2024/09/12

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

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