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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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43:44

Apple To Announce 3 New Products At Smart Home Event...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/10/04

The latest report is that Apple will hold a Smart Home Event on October 13th. I'll break down my reviews of the Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, Mac mini, and Mac Studio. Plus, iPhone 18 Pros are having some issues.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:04

iPhone 18 Pro Review & iPhone Duo Lives Rent Free...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/09/19

Gizmodo Senior Editor Ray Wong comes back to the pod with our iPhone 18 Pro Review and we can't stop talking about the iPhone Duo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:04

Reactions To The iPhone Duo, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max,...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/09/12

It's a conversation with Tech Influencers and Reporters after the Apple Fall Event keynote. Listen to reportersass they, and even leaving space or the time the you won't find. Did the iPhoen Duo do enough? Are the 18 Pro and 18 Por lineup feel more like dogs that ar doing all the, HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:37

Apple's September 9th iPhone Event - What To Expect...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/09/05

Special guest Gizmodo's Ray Wong joins the podcast, where we talk about everything we expect to see, and you can be sure there is a whole lot of iPhone Ultra talk. Will the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max be overlooked this year? What about the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4? Plus, what could Apple surprise us with? This is John Ternus's debut as the new CEO, and that might be the most important part of it all.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:19

Is The Apple Vision Pro, Dead? Just Staying Afloat?...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/08/23

Apple just had layoffs specific to teams working on the Apple Vision Pro, and that means more 'The Vision Pro is Dead' takes on the internet. But where is the Apple Vision Pro today compared to what they promised? We know Apple is shifting its focus to Glasses, and they should. But where does that leave the Apple Vision Pro?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:14

Apple's Rethinking The Apple Watch Design! Plus, Is...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/08/15

Apple has a three-year plan for the iPhone Ultra, with annual upgrades. The 20th Anniversary iPhone is not being cancelled. Apple is seriously rethinking the Apple Watch design, and Friday Night Baseball goes 3D in Apple Immersive Video and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:43

Will iPhone Ultra Be Much Different From The Samsung...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/07/26

Samsung announced its new foldable lineup, and the Samsung Z Fold 8 gives us a pretty good idea about what we'll see from the iPhone Ultra. How can Apple stand out with its foldable? Or is just having a foldable phone good enough for them? Plus, 11 new Macs in the next two years, and Apple raises prices on more products.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:21

iOS 27 Beta 3 & Others Reveal New Features! Plus,...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/07/07

Apple just dropped the 3rd Developer Betas for iOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and more, revealing new features. That Apple leak might be the biggest in its history, but it's not as iconic as the iPhone 4 left at a bar. Plus, the iPhone Ultra could be on a delayed timetable and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:44

Apple Has Increased Prices On MacBooks, iPads, Macs &...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/06/27

Even Apple couldn't avoid the rising costs of components and increased prices across Macs, MacBooks, iPads and Home Products in their lineup. Are iPhone and Apple Watch next? Thanks AI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:40

WWDC 26 Reactions w/ Tech YouTubers - What Did We...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/06/14

WWDC 26 is over, and my tech friends UrAvgConsumer, Krystal Lora and Techmeout join the podcast to break down what we thought about the announcements from WWDC 26 and what we're looking forward to at the next event before the end of 2026!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:39

WWDC 26 Preview - Will It Be Mid? How They Can Juice...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/06/07

WWDC 26 is the year of playing catch-up with the new Siri App, which will act like a chatbot, new iOS 27 features coming to other Apps, and delivering on the Apple Intelligence promise from two years ago. But is it enough to get us excited? I offer my suggestions on how they can make it interesting.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:16

New Features Coming To iOS 27 Revealed & iPhone 18...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/05/30

Siri is expected to get a major overhaul with a new look and UI. New AI features are being emphasized in the Camera and Photos Apps, and the latest iPhone 18 Pro rumors.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:49

What Does Google's Android 17 & Gemini Intelligence...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/05/18

Google announced some of its Android 17 plans before Google I/O, and it feels like Apple will always be trailing behind to implement them in iOS 27. Does it even matter to consumers? Plus, Google's new Googlebook announcement aims to take a piece of the mid-range to higher-end laptop market, but the MacBook Neo is already winning.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:29

The Apple Vision Pro Is NOT DEAD…Not Yet. (Apple Bitz...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/05/03

The tales of Apple Vision Pro being dead are premature and it's just not true...Yet. Plus, which other Apple products might not make the cut and be potentially cancelled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:34

Tim Cook Is Out And John Ternus Is In As Apple CEO -...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/04/24

Special Guest Lance Ulanoff from TechRadar joins the pod for a great, in-depth conversation about Tim Cook stepping down, what's next for Apple, and the challenges facing the new CEO, John Ternus.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:16

*BREAKING NEWS* Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down &...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/04/21

Apple officially announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO and John Ternus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will be the next CEO. What does this mean for Apple's future?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:55

iPhone 18 Pro Colors Revealed! The MacBook Neo Is...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/04/17

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro brings a new unexpected color, the MacBook Neo is a winner, and it's only April, and dummy models of the iPhone Fold, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max leak. Plus, Apple and Amazon will be working together on future satellite features after Amazon acquires Globalstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:38

The Mac Pro Is Dead & WWDC26 Is Official So What Does...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/03/28

Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro. Special Guest Ray Wong and I take a look back at what made it important to Apple's history and why it was inevitable. WWDC26 is officially set for June 8th to 12th, but what does Apple need to do to impress? Plus, AirPods Max 2 gets a surprise announcement.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:15

MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air & M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/03/19

Apple surprises with a new AirPods Max 2 announcement that feels like it should have happened two years ago. Tim Cook talks about his future with Apple. Plus, the new MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, and Studio Display XDR Reviews!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:27

MacBook Neo Hands-On Impressions! Plus, Apple's...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/03/07

It's my first impressions with Apple's new entry-level MacBook Neo that surprises with its $599 price point, and drops to $499 for education. Plus, thoughts on the new M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro and Studio Display family. And, the new iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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