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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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32:53

What's Next For iOS 27? Android & iPhone Can Now...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/11/25

Android and Apple can now seamlessly AirDrop & Quick Share files between devices. Is this a sign of more collaborations to come? iPhone Pocket sold out because they barely made any. What's next for iOS 27? And will the 'iPhone Fold' be too expensive?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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44:28

Apple's iPhone Pocket...Really? Plus, Tesla Is ...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/11/16

The Apple November product launch is not what you expected; it's a designer sock for your iPhone. I mean, it's the iPhone Pocket. Plus, Tesla is finally looking to bring CarPlay to its vehicles. Apple is delaying the next iPhone Air release, and a change of guard is happening within Apple management.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

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37:00

New Apple TV 4K & HomePod Mini In November? Plus,...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/11/03

We could still see a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini in November. All the products we expect to see from Apple in 2026. Plus, Apple's Q4 Earnings and the takeaways on the company's health from them.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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25:26

How Apple Built The New Spatial Persona For Vision...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/11/01

I talked to the Apple Vision Pro Team with iJustine about how they created their new Spatial Personas, and we did it for the first time ever in a FaceTime call. Hear what the team has to say about the new rendering process and how they made such a significant leap.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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42:38

M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro & Apple Vision Pro Reviews!...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/10/27

What you need to know about the new M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro & M5 Apple Vision Pro! Who does it make sense for to either upgrade or make a purchase for the first time? Plus, Apple's finally working on a touchscreen MacBook 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:43

M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro & Vision Pro Incoming!...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/10/14

Apple could be dropping new M5 Apple Devices this week. Here's everything we know about the new M5 MacBook Pro, M5 iPad Pro, and M5 Apple Vision Pro & More! Plus, Apple rebrands Apple TV+ to Apple TV, and new reports about their smartglasses 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 Voice Memo and sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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63:12

Apple Stops Work On Apple Vision 'Air' To Focus on AI...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/10/03

Apple halts development of the rumored lighter version of the Apple Vision Pro to fast-track their own version of the Meta RayBan Glasses. The FCC leaks multiple new M5-based Apple products, and Russian YouTubers leak the M5 iPad Pro. Plus, what to expect from Apple in 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 sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices

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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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