Apple Bitz Xl W/ Brian Tong

A report says Apple is planning on releasing a new iPhone with an in-display fingerprint sensor, but only in China to help drive down costs in that market. Is this baloney? Apple's using AR Kit so it looks like you're making eye contact with Facetime videos...but you aren't. Creepy, but cool. Because they should be bringing that to the US. Plus, the Jony Ive inspired Apple Car that you never wanted. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS EPISODE! Jony Ive officially leaves Apple to head his own independent design company and its the end of an era. Special Guest Joe Cieplinski joins the pod to talk all about his impact, what it means for Apple moving forward, and our favorite Jony Ive designed Apple products. And DO NOT say the iPhone Battery Case. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and send to applebitzshow@gmail.com It's our first impressions of the Public Beta releases with Special Guest Senior Tech Correspondent Ray Wong from Mashable for iOS 13, iPadOS, watchOS 6, macOS Catalina and tvOS. What stood out to us? What's good? What's not so good? Meh Apple? Plus, do you want an Apple Watch with a FaceTime camera? One of us does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple announces a massive MacBook Pro battery recall affecting their Pro laptops as far back as 2015-17 and recommends you stop using them immediately. Plus, the Apple Watch is gaining its independence from the iPhone and I couldn't be happier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has filed 7 new "portable" computers with the Eurasian Economic Commission which is always a clear sign that new hardware is coming. Could we finally see the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro? Plus, Google releases their Pixel 4 on twitter, that looks a whole lot like the rumored iPhone 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple's WWDC 19 Keynote was the best one they've had in years . Special Guest Lance Ulanoff was at the keynote and tells us why Privacy was the top story for him. Apple brought their 'A' game with the New Mac Pro, the Pro Display XDR, iOS 13, iPadOS, watchOS 6, tvOS 6 and macOS Catalina. They've set the table for 2019 and a big year in software and hardware with the iPhone 11 and more coming this fall. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks Nuzest! Get 15% of your purchase at nuzest.us/abxl It's everything we know and expect to see at WWDC 2019 on June 3rd. Apple's all about software tweaks and improvements that continue to bring all of their hardware closer together. Will we see the new Mac Pro?  Will we see the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro?  This is your 411 for WWDC 2019. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks Nuzest! Get 15% of your purchase at nuzest.us/abxl Apple surprises us with an under the radar release of the new 2019 MacBook Pros, that get a legit speed bump and a "new material" for the keyboard. But did they really fix the problems? Plus, Senior Legal Correspondent Gil Cabrera joins in to talk about the latest FTC ruling, what we want to see at WWDC and more! You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple has a rough week after getting punched in the face by the China Trade Wars and a Supreme Court ruling that finds consumers can move forward with an antitrust case against Apple for its App Store practices. iPhone 11R leaks reveal more, and the first ever AirPoops! You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Blinkist for your support. Check out a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/applebitz Special guest Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins the show to talk about his big story this week. A complete in-depth reveal of what we can expect at Apple's WWDC 2019 with iOS 13, macOS 10.15 and watchOS 6. Plus, how has Apple Retail lost its shine. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple announces its latest earnings, and the iPhone isn't the star this time around. It's the iPad, Apple Watch and their Services. iPhone sales reportedly dropped by 30% worldwide, and Powerbeats Pro are on pre-order this week. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show and send a Voice Memo to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Blinkist for your support. Check out a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/applebitz The latest iPhone 11 renders from OnLeaks are out based on CAD designs and if you know their history, the next iPhone will look like everything that is being leaked. Plus, two new AirPods could launch in 2019. Seriously. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or send a Voice Memo to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple Bitz XL Senior Legal Correspondent Gil Cabrera (@GilCabrera on twitter) joins the show to talk about the suprise deal between Apple and Qualcomm to squash their 2-plus year beef and work together again. It's a win for consumers, but the big loser? Intel shuts down their 5G modem business. New iOS 13 and macOS 10.15 details and a story about people wearing AirPods while having sex? Really? You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or send a Voice Memo to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Blinkist for your support. Check out a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/applebitz Netflix AirPlay doesn't work on your iPhone or iPad anymore. Latest reports point to mini-LED as the display tech of choice for Apple in 2020 and 2021. Plus, the Disney+ service is already more compelling to subscribe to with its $6.99 price and wealth of content coming in November. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or send a Voice Memo to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz The dust has settled and cooler heads have prevailed after Apple officially canceled the AirPower. But it's still an unprecedented move and one of their biggest failures ever. Then they had to publicly apologize about the Macbook 'Butterfly' keyboards that we've been screaming about the past 4 years. Apple is still Apple, but it's not looking pretty right now. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you Blinkist for your support. Check out a 7-day free trial at blinkist.com/applebitz It's reactions to all the new Apple services announced at their "It's show time" keynote. Special Guest Gil Cabrera joins the show to break it down. Out of Apple TV Plus, Apple News Plus, the Apple Card and Apple Arcade, which service makes the most sense for you? You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email a voice message to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple surprises with product announcements three days in a row for the iPad Mini & iPad Air, iMac Upgrades and AirPods 2. It's setting up their March 25th keynote to be all about the services...but we still might see the AirPower soon if everything comes together. Would Apple REALLY let AirPods 2 charge on a Samsung Galaxy S10 before an Apple product? You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email a voice message to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all about services with new details about what we'll see with Apple's new TV streaming service, Magazine service, and Apple News. Plus, a new Apple Credit Card coming soon? It still looks like no hardware will be at the event, but AirPods 2, AirPower or entry-level iPads could be announced later. And Apple confirms WWDC 2019 for June 3rd. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mashable Senior Tech Correspondent Ray Wong joins the show to talk about the Galaxy S10, what stands out and does Apple really have anything to worry about? Plus, we go back and forth with our 16-inch MacBook Pro Wishlist! Samsung Galaxy S10: 4:24 16-inch MacBook Pro Wishlist: 24:24 You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Hollywood producers say Apple execs are being "intrusive" and offering criticism and suggestions to content that will be appearing on Apple's new service. Tim Cook's common note to them, "don't be so mean". Yikes, when did Apple execs start thinking they were TV & movie execs. Donald Trump calls Tim Cook, 'Tim Apple' and Apple AR Glasses could be here by 2020. You can support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call in to the show at 833-888-ABXL(2295) or email applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices