Episodes
April 28, 2025
The Latest iPhone 17 'Air' Rumors & The Siri Team Gets a Major Overhaul (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 341)
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...
April 19, 2025
Apple Vision 'Air', New iPhone 'Fold' Reports, iPhone 18 & More! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 340)
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...
April 9, 2025
How Much Will The iPhone Cost? iOS 19 Leaks & the iPhone 'Fold' (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 339)
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 THANK YOU!...
April 1, 2025
WWDC 25 IS Official, New Features in iOS 18.4 & Health Sensors Hold Back Apple Watch (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 338)
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...
March 24, 2025
More Fallout From Apple Intelligence Delays, Surprise Update For AirPods Max & Apple Watch To Get Cameras? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 337)
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...
March 16, 2025
Apple Is Embarrassed By The Apple Intelligence Delay. Where Did It Go Wrong? Plus, iPhone 17 'Air' Reports (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 336)
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...
March 5, 2025
Hands-On With M4 MacBook Air, M4 Max/M3 Ultra Mac Studio & M3 iPad Air (Apple Biz XL, Ep. 335)
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...
Feb. 19, 2025
iPhone 16e Is Officially Announced w/ Apple's New C1 Modem! Say Goodbye To The iPhone SE (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 334)
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...
Feb. 8, 2025
Apple's New Invites App & iPhone SE 4 & iOS 18.4 Reportedly Coming Next Week (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 333)
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...
Feb. 4, 2025
Apple's Q1 2025 Earnings Are Best Ever, While iPhone Sales Were Down. Plus, Apple Vision Pro is One! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 332)
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...
Jan. 25, 2025
Apple's Entire 2025 Product Lineup! Plus, Did Samsung's S25 Edge Beat Apple's iPhone 17 'Air' To The Punch? (Apple Bitz XL. Ep. 331)
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...
Dec. 31, 2024
Apple 2025 Predictions Show - What To Expect & Their Biggest Threats! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 330)
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...
Dec. 23, 2024
Apple's Smart Home Plans: A Home Hub in 2025 & Smart Camera & Face ID Doorbell in 2026 & Beyond? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 329)
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...
Dec. 6, 2024
iOS 18.2 Is Coming Soon! Here's What You'll Get. Plus, iPhone 17 'Air', Foldable iPhone in 2026 & More! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 328)
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...
Nov. 25, 2024
Apple's Looking Into Making An Apple 'TV'...Again? Plus, AirTags 2 & iPhone 17 'Air' (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 327)
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...
Nov. 16, 2024
Is Apple Finally Taking The Smart Home Seriously WIth A New Connected AI-Wall Display? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 326)
Visit 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...
Nov. 1, 2024
Apple's All-New M4 Mac mini, Macbook Pro & iMac lineup! Plus, Apple Execs Talk AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid Feature! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 325)
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...
Oct. 26, 2024
Apple Confirms New Macs Are Incoming! Plus, the iPad mini Review (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 324)
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...
Oct. 18, 2024
iPad mini 7 (2024) Is Official! Did Apple Do Enough? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 323)
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...
Oct. 12, 2024
M4 MacBook Pro Leaked! Plus, Apple Plans To Move Away From Annual Releases (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 322)
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...
Oct. 5, 2024
'iPhone 17 Air' buzz isn't going away, New M4 Macs & I Got Hacked! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 321)
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,...
Sept. 27, 2024
Did Meta Just Have Their "iPhone Moment' with 'Orion'. Will Apple Have a Response? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 320)
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...
Sept. 21, 2024
The Apple Reviews: iPhone 16 & 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10 & AirPods 4! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 319)
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...
Sept. 12, 2024
BONUS! Apple Execs Talk iPhone 16 Pro - Battery Life, Camera Control & Features Made For Pro's
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...