
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 386 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNewsTech News | |||

Apple has a three-year plan for the iPhone Ultra, with annual upgrades. The 20th Anniversary iPhone is not being cancelled. Apple is seriously rethinking the Apple Watch design, and Friday Night Baseball goes 3D in Apple Immersive Video and more!
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Samsung announced its new foldable lineup, and the Samsung Z Fold 8 gives us a pretty good idea about what we'll see from the iPhone Ultra. How can Apple stand out with its foldable? Or is just having a foldable phone good enough for them? Plus, 11 n... more
Apple just dropped the 3rd Developer Betas for iOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and more, revealing new features. That Apple leak might be the biggest in its history, but it's not as iconic as the iPhone 4 left at a bar. Plus, the iPhone Ultra c... more
Even Apple couldn't avoid the rising costs of components and increased prices across Macs, MacBooks, iPads and Home Products in their lineup. Are iPhone and Apple Watch next? Thanks AI!
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Kind of feels like Brian got bored with reporting on available and announced products and is now far more about the speculation market now. In the last year the podcast has been more about how Brian would run Apple and less about products and software.
I have been an admirer of Brian for approximately 13 years, and I believe he has a strong personal conviction and a desire to continue advancing AI at Apple, despite the fact that many people are not concerned about it. It is different from how Brian used to be, but I continue to listen. Idk
I had the privilege of working with btong way back in the early 2000s and not only is he a great , but when it cones to Apple products he is highly knowledgeable. If you are looking to learn about Apple products and trends do yourself a favor and subscribe to this podcast!
I have been a follower of Brian Tong since his CNET days and the show just keeps getting better over time. He has a great work ethic that is shown with his content, and he gives a balanced approach to Apple as well as the perspective from a consumer’s point of view, which really matters to me. A lot of content creators in the tech world think about it from their point of view when it comes to products, and of course he does that as well, but he also thinks realistically when it comes to which pr... more
Seems to emphasize anything he can think of to put Apple down. Then, repeats it over and over in later episodes. Yep, should be named something other than Apple Bitz.
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Apple Bitz XL centers on Apple-centric tech news, rumors, and product deep-dives, with a focus on hardware releases, pricing shifts, and AI-driven features shaping the ecosystem. Episodes routinely dissect upcoming devices (MacBook Neo, iPhone, Vision Pro variants, foldables), software bets (iOS 27, Siri, on-device AI), and strategic moves like pricing and supply-chain dynamics. The host typically leads with strong opinions, balanced consumer perspectives, and guest panels that contribute diverse expert takes, making it a go-to for listeners who want practical analysis and clear buying guidance in a fast-moving tech landscape. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on impressions, industry context, and discussion of long-term roadmap impl... more
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