Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

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Reactions to New M2 Max MacBook Pro, M2 Pro Mac Mini & HomePod! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 251) Jan 21, 2023

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Special Gues Ray Wong joins the pod after Apple drops surprise announcements right after CES 2023! The new M2 Max and M2 Pro chips bring even more power to the New MacBook Pro and Mac mini for 2023. Plus, Apple announces the New HomePod is back with a similar design, faster processor, and what they claim is even better sounding than the original. Will it sell for $299? Then Ray and I talk about how Apple's rumored 'Reality Pro' headset could end up being different than any other headset on the market. You can help 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

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What to Expect in 2023. Plus, Apple's working on touchscreen Macs! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 250) Jan 12, 2023

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Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. The latest report claims Apple is exploring finally bringing touchscreens to the Mac. Maybe hell has frozen over. Plus, a preview of what to Expect from Apple in 2023. It's clear the Apple 'Reality Pro' headset is their flagship launch product for this year. You can help 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

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Best Tech of 2022 with MKBHD! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 249) Dec 29, 2022

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It's the end of the year wrap-up with Special Guest Marques Brownlee and our Best Of 2022! Some of them are tech and some of them aren't. We had no idea what was going to happen so enjoy! What are your 'Best of 2022'? Put them in the comments! You can help 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

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Report: 15-inch M2 Macbook Air set for 2023 & the New Mac Pro is delayed (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 248) Dec 19, 2022

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Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. The latest reports claim Apple's new Mac Pro is delayed and the 'M2 Extreme' configuration has been scrapped due to costs. Plus, the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air rumors point to a launch in 2023, and iOS 16.2 brings new features to the iPhone. You can help 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

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What Apple Got Right & Got Wrong In 2022 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 247) Dec 09, 2022

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Download SmartNews for free today in the app store! Special Guest Ray Wong, Deputy Editor from Inverse joins the pod where we go back and forth with what Apple did right this year and what they did wrong in 2022. Yes, there was a pandemic and a supply chain issue, but we can only go off of what we actually saw from Apple this year. Were there any surprises? You can help 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

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The Apple Car is Shifting Gears...Again. Plus, Apple Music Sing! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 246) Dec 07, 2022

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Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. The Apple Car project is changing directions once again and is now targeting 2026. Live Activities could be coming to iOS 16 and the iPhone very soon. Plus, Apple Music Sing is Apple's own Karaoke machine for your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV 4K. You can help 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

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The Apple Products In Need Of An Upgrade & Trouble At The 'iPhone Factory' (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 245) Nov 28, 2022

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Download SmartNews For Free Today in the App Store! The Apple Products that are ripe for an upgrade and what we might see in 2023. Riots at the Foxconn 'iPhone Factory' in China can't be ignored, and is Apple really going to buy Manchester United? You can help 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

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Interview w/ Apple CEO Tim Cook & iPhone 15 Pro Rumors (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 244) Nov 19, 2022

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Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. Don't blink twice. The title of the show is accurate. I got a chance to get an exclusive interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook where he talks about his education, the lesson Steve Jobs taught him, and staying calm with all eyes on Apple. It was a great opportunity, and I wanted to say thank you to all of you who have been following me on my independent journey. This is an accomplishment and I feel like it's a win for all of us. Also, iPhone 15 Pro Rumors, Google Maps for iOS get an Augmented Reality View and Windows 11 can now be run on Apple Silicon Macs! You can help 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

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Interview w/ Apple for iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 243) Nov 15, 2022

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Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now It's an Exclusive interview with Apple's Senior Director of iPhone Product Marketing Maxime Veron, about Emergency SOS via Satellite for iPhone 14. What countries will be getting the feature next? And when? Can you force the Emergency SOS feature with a low signal? How long have they been working on it? And where can we see the feature next? You can help 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

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The Apple TV 4K (2022) Review, The State Of Apple & iPhone 15 Rumors (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 242) Nov 06, 2022

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Go to Zocdoc.com/applebitz and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Visit Indeed.com/applebitz to start hiring now. It's my Apple TV 4K (2022) review! How much better is it? Enough to upgrade for you? Plus, Apple has another record-breaking financial quarter, iPhone 15 rumors and I respond to your Voice Memos! You can help 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

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