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Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong
Hosted by Big IP | Realm · EN
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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What Does Google's Android 17 & Gemini Intelligence Mean For Apple's iOS 27? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 377)
2w ago00:26:49Tap to summarizeGoogle 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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The Apple Vision Pro Is NOT DEAD…Not Yet. (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 376)
May 300:30:29Tap to summarizeThe 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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Tim Cook Is Out And John Ternus Is In As Apple CEO - Whats Next For Apple? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 375)
Apr 2401:07:34Tap to summarizeSpecial 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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*BREAKING NEWS* Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down & John Ternus Will Be Their New CEO (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 374)
Apr 2100:17:16Tap to summarizeApple 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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iPhone 18 Pro Colors Revealed! The MacBook Neo Is Winning & iPhone Fold Leaks (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 373)
Apr 1700:37:55Tap to summarizeApple'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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The Mac Pro Is Dead & WWDC26 Is Official So What Does Apple Need To Do ? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 372)
Mar 2800:58:38Tap to summarizeApple 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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MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air & M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro Reviews! Plus, New AirPods Max 2?! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 371)
Mar 1900:34:15Tap to summarizeApple 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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MacBook Neo Hands-On Impressions! Plus, Apple's Spring Announcements (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 370)
Mar 700:37:27Tap to summarizeIt'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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Apple's March 4th MacBook Event Is Official! Plus, Apple Intelligence Is Delayed...Again (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 369)
Feb 1800:30:26Tap to summarizeApple'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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Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) Review, Two New Versions of Siri & Apple's Earnings Set Records...Again (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 368)
Feb 200:31:24Tap to summarizeApple'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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