Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

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Episodes 374
Avg. Duration 46m
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Since Mar 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Apple Bitz XL is everything good and bad inside the world of Apple from tech host Brian Tong. He brings on special guests and gives his raw honest take while having fun after covering and working for Apple for over 20 years. Support the show! www.patreon.com/briantong

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The Mac Pro Is Dead & WWDC26 Is Official So What Does Apple Need To Do ? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 372)

Mar 28, 2026 58m

Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro. Special Guest Ray Wong and I take a look back at what made it important to Apple's history and why it was inevitable. WWDC26 is officially set for June…

MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air & M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro Reviews! Plus, New AirPods Max 2?! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 371)

Mar 19, 2026 34m

Apple surprises with a new AirPods Max 2 announcement that feels like it should have happened two years ago. Tim Cook talks about his future with Apple. Plus, the new MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5…

MacBook Neo Hands-On Impressions! Plus, Apple's Spring Announcements (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 370)

Mar 07, 2026 37m

It's my first impressions with Apple's new entry-level MacBook Neo that surprises with its $599 price point, and drops to $499 for education. Plus, thoughts on the new M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro/Max…

Apple's March 4th MacBook Event Is Official! Plus, Apple Intelligence Is Delayed...Again (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 369)

Feb 18, 2026 30m

Apple's first event of 2026 is official! We expect to see the new A18 Pro entry-level MacBook and new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, but could there be more surprises? Plus, Apple drops the…

Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) Review, Two New Versions of Siri & Apple's Earnings Set Records...Again (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 368)

Feb 02, 2026 31m

Apple's first new product of 2026 is the new AirTag 2nd generation. Are the upgrades worth upgrading for? Or getting for the first time? Plus, two new versions of Siri with the Google Gemini-backed…

Apple Announces Google Gemini Will Power The Next-Gen Siri This Year (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 367)

Jan 13, 2026 33m

After all the rumors, Apple officially says that Google Gemini will be the foundation of the next Siri and Apple Intelligence, with new Apple Intelligence features to come as well. What does it mean…

Apple 2026 Predictions Show w/ Rich DeMuro (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 366)

Jan 04, 2026 1h 15m

We kick off the new year with Special Guest KTLA's Tech Report Rich DeMuro and our Apple 2026 predicitons. Will the iPhone Fold be their most important product? Can they show us a true inspired…

The Good & Bad Apples In 2025 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 365)

Dec 27, 2025 1h 20m

Ray Wong, Gizmodo's Senior Editor for Consumer Tech, joins me to talk about all the Good and Bad from Apple in 2025. There are things to like, things to dislike, and things that have implications…

Why Are Automakers Dropping CarPlay? Is CarPlay Ultra In Trouble? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 364)

Dec 17, 2025 1h 5m

Special guest Joel Feder from TheDrive.com joins the podcast to talk about the future of Apple, and its uncertain relationship with the automotive industry. Is it now turning its back on CarPlay and…

Apple's Smart Home Hub, AirTags 2 & Studio Display 2 Leak! Plus, Apple's Talent Exodus - Update! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 363)

Dec 13, 2025 51m

Apple releases iOS 26.2 and the latest software updates for its entire lineup. Three new Apple products and a mystery fourth one get leaked by internal code and show us what's coming in 2026. Plus,…

What's Next For iOS 27? Android & iPhone Can Now AirDrop! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 362)

Nov 25, 2025 32m

Android and Apple can now seamlessly AirDrop & Quick Share files between devices. Is this a sign of more collaborations to come? iPhone Pocket sold out because they barely made any. What's next…

Apple's iPhone Pocket...Really? Plus, Tesla Is Finally Looking To Add Carplay (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 361)

Nov 16, 2025 44m

The Apple November product launch is not what you expected; it's a designer sock for your iPhone. I mean, it's the iPhone Pocket. Plus, Tesla is finally looking to bring CarPlay to its vehicles.…

New Apple TV 4K & HomePod Mini In November? Plus, Apple's Q4 Earnings And Takeaways (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 360)

Nov 03, 2025 37m

We could still see a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini in November. All the products we expect to see from Apple in 2026. Plus, Apple's Q4 Earnings and the takeaways on the company's health from…

How Apple Built The New Spatial Persona For Vision Pro - Interview w/ Apple (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 359)

Nov 01, 2025 25m

I talked to the Apple Vision Pro Team with iJustine about how they created their new Spatial Personas, and we did it for the first time ever in a FaceTime call. Hear what the team has to say about…

M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro & Apple Vision Pro Reviews! Plus, Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Is Coming! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 358)

Oct 27, 2025 42m

What you need to know about the new M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro & M5 Apple Vision Pro! Who does it make sense for to either upgrade or make a purchase for the first time? Plus, Apple's finally…

M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro & Vision Pro Incoming! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 357)

Oct 14, 2025 33m

Apple could be dropping new M5 Apple Devices this week. Here's everything we know about the new M5 MacBook Pro, M5 iPad Pro, and M5 Apple Vision Pro & More! Plus, Apple rebrands Apple TV+ to…

Apple Stops Work On Apple Vision 'Air' To Focus on AI Smart Glasses (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 356)

Oct 03, 2025 1h 3m

Apple halts development of the rumored lighter version of the Apple Vision Pro to fast-track their own version of the Meta RayBan Glasses. The FCC leaks multiple new M5-based Apple products, and…

Apple iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro/17 Pro Max Review (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 355)

Sep 19, 2025 1h 8m

Special Guest Ray Wong from Gizmodo joins the pod to go deep and talk all things iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. Which one did we land on, and what makes this the most…

Reactions To The iPhone Air, 17, 17 Pro/Pro Max, AirPods Pro 3 & Apple Watch Event (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 354)

Sep 11, 2025 50m

It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from Apple's Podcast Studio at the Apple iPhone 17 Event. YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and Engadget's Cherlynn Low join the pod with…

Apple's iPhone Event Is Set For September 9th! Plus, Apple's Search Deal With Google Will Continue (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 353)

Sep 03, 2025 35m

The Google and Apple search deal will continue with conditions after a court ruling finds Google does not have a search monopoly. I got my invite for the Apple iPhone Event on September 9th, but why…

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