What’s in store for the iPhone 16
10 Sep 2024 (8 days ago)
Intro
- The hosts are excited to discuss the upcoming Apple iPhone preview event.
- David, one of the hosts, will not be attending the event as he believes he has already seen the new iPhones.
- The other host will be attending IFA in Germany, a consumer electronics trade show, and has already seen a variety of new gadgets, including a laptop with a self-rotating lid.
Apple Rumors and Speculations
- There are many rumors surrounding Apple products, with the main one being that Apple is iterating on its core products.
- This year is unusual because there is a lack of substantial rumors about any significant upcoming Apple products or innovations.
- The upcoming Apple event will either be a standard event with iterative updates or contain unexpected surprises due to the lack of information available.
Action Button Debate
- The action button has limited functionality and can be used to activate a limited number of system features or run shortcuts.
- There is speculation that Apple will introduce a dedicated camera button on the Pro model, potentially with pressure sensitivity for features like focusing and zooming.
- The addition of a dedicated camera button raises questions about the future of the action button, especially if its adoption rate remains low.
What is a Photo
- iPhone photos are being perceived as unrealistic due to excessive processing, leading to a demand for more natural-looking images.
- Apple is anticipated to enhance the iPhone's camera hardware, potentially enabling less reliance on post-processing to achieve high-quality images.
- The upcoming iPhone is expected to incorporate AI-driven features, potentially including improved image processing and voice assistant capabilities.
Apple Watch and AirPods Updates
- AirPods may have a design change due to competition in the market from other brands of Bluetooth earbuds.
- AirPods 4 may have noise cancellation and an open-ear design.
- AirPods 3 may have additional sensors to support Apple's focus on health.
New Mac Mini?
- There is speculation that Apple will release an M4 Mac Mini in October.
- The new Mac Mini is rumored to have a significant case redesign, similar in size to an Apple TV, with multiple USB-C ports.
- One prediction is that Apple will release a trailer for season 4 of the show Ted Lasso.
Apple CarPlay Predictions
- No other car manufacturers have adopted the next generation of CarPlay.
- Honda and Toyota are believed to have the worst user interface designs in mainstream cars.
- It is hoped that Hannah Weninger will be the musical act at Apple's September event.
Apple TV
- It is suggested that Apple should produce a television.
- It is argued that a large tablet could be considered a television.
- It is suggested that Apple is well-positioned to create a successful television product due to their existing services and brand recognition.
Gadget Lightning Round
- The Remarkable 2 e-ink tablet has a color display with fast refresh rates.
- Honor announced a thin foldable phone and Huawei announced a trifold phone at IFA.
- Acer announced a laptop with a slide-out game controller built into the keyboard deck.
Snapchat’s Business Struggles
- Snapchat is facing business struggles despite its popularity, particularly among younger internet users.
- The company plans to introduce ads in users' chat lists to address revenue concerns and investor pressure.
- Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel acknowledged the company's need to improve its digital advertising business for long-term revenue growth.
Concord’s Disastrous Launch
- Concord, a live service game from Sony, was in development for over eight years.
- The game was pulled within a month of release due to low player numbers.
- Concord was viewed as boring and was released into an already oversaturated market of free-to-play live service games.
The Future of Paid Social Feeds
- A new paid social feed platform called sub.club has been created by the makers of Mammoth.
- Sub.club allows users to subscribe to creators and access their paid social media feeds from various platforms in one place.
- The emergence of platforms like sub.club and Reader signals a shift towards a more sustainable internet where creators can monetize their content and users can pay for content directly.