Episode 612: Let’s Just Say I’m Skeptical

Daniel talks to Manton about the new iPhones, whether they’re buying one or not, and the pros and cons of pickup vs. delivery. They discuss the merit of AppleCare+ particular for iPhones. They consider the new Camera Control button and whether it’s likely to be a “dud” or not.
Daniel and Manton going for the new phones, whether to buy AppleCare+ or not. Finally, they consider the possibility that the new AirPods hardware is feature-locked by software, and whether it’s ethical to charge customers more for features built-in to a hardware device.

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Links:

• Apple Event – Apple’s latest product announcement video featuring iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10.
• µBrowser – Web browsing app for Apple Watch.
• Minimized Embiggening – Accidental Tech Podcast episode discussing the possibility of Apple selling software-limited hardware.
• iFixit – Repair-it-yourself site famous for its hardware teardown.

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