Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong
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
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 357
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Reactions To The iPhone Air, 17, 17 Pro/Pro Max, AirPods Pro 3 & Apple Watch Event (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 354)
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 thei…
00:50:52 |
Thu 11 Sep 2025
Apple's iPhone Event Is Set For September 9th! Plus, Apple's Search Deal With Google Will Continue (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 353)
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 …
00:35:38 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Google Just Cooked Apple Intelligence & Apple Accidentally Leaks 7 Unannounced Products (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 352)
Apple has leaked hardware identifiers revealing 7 new products that are coming in the future. Google’s Pixel 10 event makes Apple Intelligence look even worse, and how Apple is planning to take over …
00:37:14 |
Sun 24 Aug 2025
What Can Save Apple Intelligence? Apple's Golden Gift To President Trump & The New iPhone Camera (Apple Bitz Xl, Ep. 351)
Will Apple's App Intents be the key that unlocks Apple Intelligence on the iPhone? It might be the only thing that can save it. CEO Tim Cook gives President Donald Trump a 1-of-1 Apple-designed statu…
00:41:48 |
Sun 10 Aug 2025
iPhone 17 Pro Spotted In The Wild! New 17 Pro Camera Features & More (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 350)
The iPhone 17 Pro has been spotted being used in San Francisco with it's own security detail. New iPhone 17 Pro camera features might let me forgive its new 'camera bar' design. Plus, Apple hardware…
00:40:51 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
M5 iPad Pro To Get 2 Cameras, iOS 26 Public Beta This Week? And, CarPlay's Hidden Feature (Apple Bitz Xl, Ep. 349)
Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more public betas could be dropping this week. CarPlay has its biggest iOS 26 feature hidden, the M5 iPad Pro will bring two cameras, and Apple leaker Jon …
00:37:53 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Apple Smart Home Hub & M5 MacBook Pro Pushed to 2026, But New Vision Pro In 2025? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 348)
Apple's pushing several key products that were planned for this year out to 2026. Their shortcomings with Apple Intelligence are partially to blame. Who's next in line after Apple CEO Tim Cook? Plus,…
00:44:46 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
iOS 26 Beta 2 - Apple Goes From 'Liquid Glass' to Frosted Glass (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 347)
I told you Apple needed to make some major changes to iOS 26's 'Liquid Glass' design because it was too hard to read. Now it looks a lot more like iOS 18 with some minor touches and animations. What'…
00:31:10 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
iOS 26 Beta 2 - Apple Goes From 'Liquid Glass' to Frosted Glass (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 347)
I told you Apple needed to make some major changes to iOS 26's 'Liquid Glass' design because it was too hard to read. Now it looks a lot more like iOS 18 with some minor touches and animations. What'…
00:35:41 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
Reactions To WWDC 25 w/ Tech Youtubers (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 346)
It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from WWDC 25 in Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and Engadget's Cherlynn Low join the pod with their rea…
01:00:25 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
WWDC 2025 - The Final Reports & Rumors (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 345)
It's the final reports and rumors before Apple's WWDC 25 Keynote on Monday, June the 9th at 10AM PT. New reports for AirPods features in iOS 16, tvOS, and Accessibility features. Will we finally see …
00:35:56 |
Sun 08 Jun 2025
WWDC 2025 Preview - iOS 26? Apple Intelligence No Show? What To Expect! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 344)
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference is just a week away, so here is everything we know. What’s going on with Apple Intelligence? Are they really making a jump to iOS 26? What will macOS be called?…
00:43:47 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Report: Apple Glasses Coming In 2026? How Far Behind Are They After Google I/O? (Apple Bitz Xl, Ep. 343)
Apple will reportedly release its own Smart Glasses in 2026. After Google I/O and trying on their Android XR concept glasses, it's clear that Google's Gemini is the secret sauce that ties is all toge…
01:02:35 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Apple Says 'You May Not Need An iPhone 10 Years From Now' Plus, Epic vs. Apple Is Still Going! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 342)
Apple claims Safari search is down due to AI search engines. Apple appeals court-mandated App Store changes that benefit everyone except Apple. Plus, you can submit a claim for a $95 million Siri Spy…
00:26:13 |
Sun 11 May 2025
The Latest iPhone 17 'Air' Rumors & The Siri Team Gets a Major Overhaul (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 341)
It's a first look at how thin the iPhone 17 Air might be, and the latest reports. Why it's in the perfect position to succeed this year based o consumer spending habits. Plus, the Siri team gets a ma…
01:02:35 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
Apple Vision 'Air', New iPhone 'Fold' Reports, iPhone 18 & More! (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 340)
Apple's working on the next Apple Vision 'Air' if these leaks are to be believed. New information for the iPhone 'Fold' comes out, iOS 18.4 gets robot vacuum support and Beats has their own USB-C cab…
00:27:11 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
How Much Will The iPhone Cost? iOS 19 Leaks & the iPhone 'Fold' (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 339)
How much will the iPhone cost with tariffs? Could you really make an iPhone in the U.S.? Plus, new iOS 19 leaks, iPhone 17 Pro rumors and the Foldable iPhone is getting serious.
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00:16:34 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
WWDC 25 IS Official, New Features in iOS 18.4 & Health Sensors Hold Back Apple Watch (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 338)
Apple officially announces WWDC 2025, new features come to iOS 18.4, new M5 iPad Pro and Macbook Pro are expected this year, and Apple Watch is still being held back by health sensor development.
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00:24:20 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Apple Watch To Get Cameras? More Fallout From Apple Intelligence Delays & Surprise Update For AirPods Max (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 337)
Apple surprises with new Lossless Audio and Ultra- Low Latency Audio for AirPods Max with USB-C. There are more repercussions from the Apple Intelligence delays, and the Apple Watch is getting camera…
00:36:21 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Apple Is Embarrassed By The Apple Intelligence Delay. Where Did It Go Wrong? Plus, iPhone 17 'Air' Reports (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 336)
It's a breakdown of what is happening behind the scenes after the Apple Intelligence delay, and what it means for iOS 18, iOS 19 and future products. Plus, the iPhone 17 'Air', is looking to be the n…
00:42:58 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
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