Show Notes
Apple held its first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, and unveiled the iPhone Duo! Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a new AI feature called Siri Recap, bringing some concerns over its continuous ambient listening. And Apple wins 29 Emmys at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards!
John Ternus enters, with folding phones and AI watches.
Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone that costs $1,999.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 unveiled with upgraded health tracking system.
Apple's always-listening watch features test eavesdropping laws.
Apple's OS 27 updates will be released on Monday, September 14th.
Apple hid a classic Mac easter egg in the iOS 27 Settings app.
pdfu on X: "iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate have private hooks that let apps add Siri Extensions..."
Apple's Siri AI can be swapped out for Claude, ChatGPT, code shows.
macOS 27 Golden Gate review: Bridging the Tahoe gap.
visionOS 27 updates.
Apple wins most Emmys.
Picks of the Week
Christina's Picks: Spigen iPhone Duo Cast Concept & View Tweet extensions.
Andy's Pick: Mac Duo
Jason's Pick: Strategery 4
Leo's Pick: Homebrew 7
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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