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Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

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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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IOS 11.4 Beta Brings AirPlay 2, Messages In ICloud & HomePod Stereo Support Closer (ABXL, Ep. 9) 17.05.2018 33:52

The sixth beta for iOS 11.4 tells us the official release is coming soon. HomePods only made up 6% of smart speaker sales with Alibaba topping them. I didn't even know Alibaba had a smart speaker! Plus, Apple vs. Samsung is the $1 billion case that won't go away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Siri Isn't Just Behind, Its Light Years Behind The Google Assistant (Apple Bitz XL, Ep.8) 11.05.2018 32:31

If you're an Apple fan, its time to wake up. Google just released their latest innovations with the Google Assistant at Google I/O. Siri isn't just behind anymore, its light years behind. We could still see a round face Apple Watch and it's the 20th Anniversary for the iMac G3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple Earnings Debunk Rumors Of An IPhone Slowdown (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 7) 03.05.2018 30:56

Apple iPhone sales are doing just fine after a record earnings report. Reports say Apple is working on their own standalone VR headset but they're already behind. Plus, the iPad is making a comeback...kind of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AirPort Wireless Routers Have Been Discontinued By Apple (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 6) 27.04.2018 18:18

Apple is no longer in the AirPort Wireless router business. New photos claim to be the new iPhone SE 2, Samsung says its OLED panel demand is down and pointing to Apple. Plus, Kanye wants to sit down with Tim Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Apple, just blow up Siri and start over (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 5) 25.04.2018 34:20

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to talk about declining iPhone sales, will Apple finally bring us a MacBook/iPad hybrid in the next 5 years? And why Apple should just blow up Siri and start over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your iPhone's 4-Digit Passcode Can Be Cracked In 6.5 Minutes By GrayKey (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 4) 19.04.2018 35:06

A new iPhone cracking tool can unlock an iPhone's 4-digit passcode in 6.5 minutes and a 6-digit passcode in 11 hours with the GrayKey box. The next iPhone could be getting dual SIM support, Greenpeace isn't too happy about the Apple's new disassembly robot Daisy and stop snoring with your Apple Watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's HomePod Sales Aren't Very Good (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 3) 13.04.2018 23:18

Apple can't be thrilled with HomePod sales. Consumers aren't thrilled with what it can do for $349. So make a better product. The (PRODUCT) RED iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are on sale, a cheaper HomePod could be coming this year and Apple Music hits 40 million subscribers. Plus, Brian's first parody of the year. HomePod Apple Style! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's New Mac Pro Is Coming In 2019 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 2) 05.04.2018 41:35

Apple official announces the new modular Mac Pro is coming in 2019. Intel's latest Coffee Lake processors could bring us a six-core 15-inch Mac Book Pro, but Bloomberg reports Apple is planning to use its own chips in Macs in 2020, replacing Intel. Plus, Apple snags Google’s AI Chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The New 9.7-inch iPad Really For Education? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 1) 30.03.2018 32:31

Reactions to Apple's Education Event and the new sixth generation 9.7-inch iPad. Can Brian resist the Apple Watch Series 4? Support the show at patreon.com/briantong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices