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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

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
47 minutes
Episodes
357
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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What to expect at Apple's March 25th TV/News Service Event(Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 58)

What to expect at Apple's March 25th TV/News Service Event(Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 58)

It's all about services with new details about what we'll see with Apple's new TV streaming service, Magazine service, and Apple News. Plus, a new Apple Credit Card coming soon? It still looks like n…
00:36:31  |   Fri 15 Mar 2019
BONUS: Samsung Galaxy S10 Review & 16-inch MacBook Pro Wishlist w/ Ray Wong (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 57)

BONUS: Samsung Galaxy S10 Review & 16-inch MacBook Pro Wishlist w/ Ray Wong (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 57)

Mashable Senior Tech Correspondent Ray Wong joins the show to talk about the Galaxy S10, what stands out and does Apple really have anything to worry about? Plus, we go back and forth with our 16-inc…
01:01:35  |   Tue 12 Mar 2019
'Tim Apple' is Apple's new CEO. Plus, Apple AR Glasses in 2020? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 56)

'Tim Apple' is Apple's new CEO. Plus, Apple AR Glasses in 2020? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 56)

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Hollywood producers say Apple execs are being "intrusive" and offering…
00:32:39  |   Fri 08 Mar 2019
Sleep Tracking Coming to Apple Watch in 2020? Apple Music to Google Home? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 55)

Sleep Tracking Coming to Apple Watch in 2020? Apple Music to Google Home? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 55)

Thanks to Grammarly for supporting Apple Bitz XL Podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/applebitz Apple is working on sleep tracking for the Apple Watch in 2020. Apple …
00:47:51  |   Fri 01 Mar 2019
Is Apple playing catch up to the Galaxy S10/S10+/Fold in 2019? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 54)

Is Apple playing catch up to the Galaxy S10/S10+/Fold in 2019? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 54)

Thanks EERO. Get $100 off the Eero base unit and 2 beacons package, and 1 year of Eero Plus at eero.com/applebitz and enter applebitz at checkout! After Samsung Unpacked I can't remember the last tim…
00:40:30  |   Fri 22 Feb 2019
No AirPods, AirPower or iPads at Apple News/Video March 25th Keynote (Apple Bitz XL, Ep 53)

No AirPods, AirPower or iPads at Apple News/Video March 25th Keynote (Apple Bitz XL, Ep 53)

Apple's first keynote of 2019 will be held March 25th but don't expect new AirPods, AirPower, iPad Mini 5 or 10-inch iPad. New details leak about the purported new AirPods 2 and new iPad Mini 5. You …
00:34:21  |   Fri 15 Feb 2019
The Apple TV Strategy Is Coming Together For Spring (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 52)

The Apple TV Strategy Is Coming Together For Spring (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 52)

Apple is ok with the iPhone showing AT&T's fake 5G network icon. All-new emoji's are revealed for iOS in 2019 and Apple's TV service is starting to really come together. You can support this show and…
00:35:51  |   Thu 07 Feb 2019
The FaceTime Bug: How Big Of A Deal Is It? w/ Joe Cieplinski (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 51)

The FaceTime Bug: How Big Of A Deal Is It? w/ Joe Cieplinski (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 51)

Joe Cieplinski from Release Notes joins the podcast to talk about Apple's FaceTime bug and how big of a deal it really is. They've disabled it for now, but after all their mishaps in the past year is…
00:42:16  |   Wed 30 Jan 2019
Your Dreams Of An Apple Car Are Dead (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 50)

Your Dreams Of An Apple Car Are Dead (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 50)

Any dreams you had of driving an Apple Car day have been effectively crushed after Apple lays off 200 people from Project Titan. Apple hires a Samsung Battery Executive, and yes there is a joke in th…
00:30:44  |   Fri 25 Jan 2019
Use your AirPods/iPhone as a listening device with 'Listen Live' (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 49)

Use your AirPods/iPhone as a listening device with 'Listen Live' (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 49)

Thanks EERO. Get $100 off the Eero base unit and 2 beacons package, and 1 year of Eero Plus at eero.com/applebitz and enter applebitz at checkout! Apple's AirPods and iPhone can combine to be a liste…
00:42:01  |   Fri 18 Jan 2019
.Apple embraces the TV industry at CES 2019 because they have to (Apple Bit XL, Ep. 48)

.Apple embraces the TV industry at CES 2019 because they have to (Apple Bit XL, Ep. 48)

Apple's presence at CES 2019 was more than its ever been, because they have to be. HomeKit is trailing big time too. Plus, new iPhone XI and iPad Mini 5 leaks. You can support this show and my indepe…
00:34:33  |   Fri 11 Jan 2019
BONUS: Apple is putting iTunes on Samsung Smart TVs (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 47)

BONUS: Apple is putting iTunes on Samsung Smart TVs (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 47)

Here's a quick BONUS episode! Apple is bringing iTunes movies and TV shows to Samsung TVs. Apple is getting serious about its service business with this pre-CES 2019 announcement. It's a big shift fo…
00:10:45  |   Mon 07 Jan 2019
The Apple TV 4K and Home Theater w/ Techno Dad (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 46)

The Apple TV 4K and Home Theater w/ Techno Dad (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 46)

Techno Dad joins the podcast to talk about the Apple TV 4K and what the future of Home Theater looks like for Apple and what we might see at CES 2019 for the home theater space. You can help support …
00:40:18  |   Thu 03 Jan 2019
The Good and Bad Apples of 2018 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 45)

The Good and Bad Apples of 2018 (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 45)

It's the end of the year wrap up where we include your calls, and your Good and Bad Apples alongside of mine! What was your Good Apple or Bad Apple for 2018? You can support this show and my independ…
00:28:56  |   Wed 26 Dec 2018
BONUS: Apple says slightly bent 2018 iPad Pros are normal...Seriously. (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 44)

BONUS: Apple says slightly bent 2018 iPad Pros are normal...Seriously. (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 44)

It's a new Quick Bitz edition of the show that I'm trying out. Apple confirms that slightly bent iPad Pro’s right out of the box are normal. This feels like a new low for the company who used to prid…
00:20:04  |   Fri 21 Dec 2018
What Apple Needs To Do Better in 2019 w/ Lance Ulanoff (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 43)

What Apple Needs To Do Better in 2019 w/ Lance Ulanoff (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 43)

Lance Ulanoff joins the show for a fun back and forth about what we think Apple needs to do better in 2019. There are plenty of things they did right in 2018, but plenty of things that need real work…
01:13:07  |   Thu 20 Dec 2018
An iPhone Ban in China Is Causing Trouble For Apple (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 42)

An iPhone Ban in China Is Causing Trouble For Apple (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 42)

Qualcomm is trying to force Apple to settle as an iPhone ban puts pressure on the Big A before their iPhones are taken off the shelves. Intel drops their new 'Sunny Cove' processors for the next-gen …
00:34:56  |   Fri 14 Dec 2018
No 5G iPhone before 2020, New AirPods in 2020? Plus, ECG comes to Apple Watch(Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 41)

No 5G iPhone before 2020, New AirPods in 2020? Plus, ECG comes to Apple Watch(Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 41)

Apple drops a whole bunch of software updates from iOS 12.1.1 that fixes the FaceTime flip screen button mess, and expands eSIM support. Apple’s ECG feature finally arrives on the Apple Watch and new…
00:38:30  |   Thu 06 Dec 2018
Apple Says iPhone XR Is The Top Selling iPhone Since Launch (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 40)

Apple Says iPhone XR Is The Top Selling iPhone Since Launch (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 40)

Apple comes out to defend its iPhone sales after multiple media reports claim they are slowing down. Greg Joswiak says the iPhone XR has been their top selling iPhone since launch, but what about pho…
00:33:26  |   Thu 29 Nov 2018
Interview: iPad Pro/Apple Pencil w/ Artist Rob Generette III aka RobZilla (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 39)

Interview: iPad Pro/Apple Pencil w/ Artist Rob Generette III aka RobZilla (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 39)

It's an interview with Apple's poster child for the iPad Pro, Rob Generette III aka RobZilla. Take a peek at his amazing artwork with the NBA, NHL, MLB and more before you listen to this interview at…
00:51:10  |   Wed 21 Nov 2018
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