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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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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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30:26

Apple's March 4th MacBook Event Is Official! Plus,...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/02/18

Apple's first event of 2026 is official! We expect to see the new A18 Pro entry-level MacBook and new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, but could there be more surprises? Plus, Apple drops the ball...again, with the revamped Siri and Apple Intelligence.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:24

Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) Review, Two New Versions of...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/02/02

Apple's first new product of 2026 is the new AirTag 2nd generation. Are the upgrades worth upgrading for? Or getting for the first time? Plus, two new versions of Siri with the Google Gemini-backed Apple Intelligence are coming. And, Apple has crushed its earnings reports with another all-time record.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:25

Apple Announces Google Gemini Will Power The Next-Gen...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/01/13

After all the rumors, Apple officially says that Google Gemini will be the foundation of the next Siri and Apple Intelligence, with new Apple Intelligence features to come as well. What does it mean for Apple now, what does it mean for you and what does it mean for the future?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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75:29

Apple 2026 Predictions Show w/ Rich DeMuro (Apple...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2026/01/04

We kick off the new year with Special Guest KTLA's Tech Report Rich DeMuro and our Apple 2026 predicitons. Will the iPhone Fold be their most important product? Can they show us a true inspired version of Apple Intelligence? Do consumers even care about AI? Can Apple finally take a big chunk of the smart home market? It's all that and so much 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

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80:50

The Good & Bad Apples In 2025 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 365)

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/12/27

Ray Wong, Gizmodo's Senior Editor for Consumer Tech, joins me to talk about all the Good and Bad from Apple in 2025. There are things to like, things to dislike, and things that have implications that will affect Apple in the years to come.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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65:10

Why Are Automakers Dropping CarPlay? Is CarPlay Ultra...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/12/17

Special guest Joel Feder from TheDrive.com joins the podcast to talk about the future of Apple, and its uncertain relationship with the automotive industry. Is it now turning its back on CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra? Is Apple losing traction in another emerging space where cars are now software-defined vehicles more than ever?GM Bets You’ll Miss CarPlay Less With Built-In Apple Music Support https://www.thedrive.com/news/gm-bets-youll-miss-carplay-less-with-built-in-apple-music-support Your

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51:09

Apple's Smart Home Hub, AirTags 2 & Studio Display 2...

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong ·

2025/12/13

Apple releases iOS 26.2 and the latest software updates for its entire lineup. Three new Apple products and a mystery fourth one get leaked by internal code and show us what's coming in 2026. Plus, the major shake-up with leadership and talent leaving Apple puts them at a crossroads. Where do they go from here? Is it a good thing? Or is Apple in trouble?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

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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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