Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong Podcast
1) Why Are Automakers Dropping CarPlay? Is CarPlay Ultra In Trouble? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 364)
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 C...Show More
2) Apple's Smart Home Hub, AirTags 2 & Studio Display 2 Leak! Plus, Apple's Talent Exodus - Update! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 363)
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, th...Show More
3) What's Next For iOS 27? Android & iPhone Can Now AirDrop! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 362)
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 iO...Show More
4) Apple's iPhone Pocket...Really? Plus, Tesla Is Finally Looking To Add Carplay (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 361)
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...Show More
5) New Apple TV 4K & HomePod Mini In November? Plus, Apple's Q4 Earnings And Takeaways (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 360)
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. ...Show More
6) How Apple Built The New Spatial Persona For Vision Pro - Interview w/ Apple (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 359)
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...Show More
7) M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro & Apple Vision Pro Reviews! Plus, Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Is Coming! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 358)
It's 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 wo...Show More
8) M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro & Vision Pro Incoming! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 357)
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,...Show More
9) Apple Stops Work On Apple Vision 'Air' To Focus on AI Smart Glasses (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 356)
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 Russi...Show More
10) Apple iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro/17 Pro Max Review (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 355)
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...Show More