Episode 242: New and Improved Apple
This week Chris and Rod have follow-up discussions on the iPhone Duo requiring the basic USB-C Apple Pencil, T-Mobile charging extra monthly fees for iPhone Handoff, Dell's gigantic 52-inch monitor, and missed details from Apple's latest hardware launch.
In the News, they cover reports of Apple potentially claiming a quarter of the foldable market, Asahi Linux supporting M3 Macs, rumors of Beats branded gaming controllers, App Store monetisation efforts, and extended free satellite connectivity.
In Car Corner, they look at Volkswagen's plans to cut 50,000 jobs.
In Media, they check out the return of The Grand Tour and Taskmaster, alongside reviews for Ludwig, Working Girl, Tuner, and The Drama.
In Games, they react to news of StarCraft returning as an open-world shooter in 2030.
The main show focuses on the Apple Watch's new Audio Intelligence feature, exploring the mechanics of real-life conversation rewind and debating the serious privacy implications of always-listening wearables. Finally, the episode wraps up with Unmanic as App of the Week and AirBuddy for Thing of the Week.