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Apple’s iPhone 16E, Google Lens Updates & The Humane AI Pin Disaster


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In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece react to Apple’s latest product launch: the iPhone 16E. Is this just a rebranded iPhone SE 4, or is Apple shifting its budget strategy? We break down what’s new, including the A18 chip, C1 modem, 48MP camera, and the loss of MagSafe and Touch ID.

Also, in tech news:
Google Lens gets powerful new AI search features for iOS and Android.
The Oko pedestrian crossing app returns to Canada after a temporary removal.
Humane AI Pin is officially dead! After months of backlash and poor sales, the startup is selling its assets to HP.
Plus, Steven discovers the magic of coverless duvets (yes, really).
It’s a packed episode filled with Apple insights, AI innovation, accessibility updates, and a bit of chaos.

🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ Apple iPhone 16E Revealed – Specs, missing features, and who should buy it
✔️ The Death of the SE Line? – What the “E” in iPhone 16E really means
✔️ Google Lens AI Update – Faster and smarter image searches on iPhone & Android
✔️ Oko App Returns to Canada – What happened & why it’s back (except in Quebec)
✔️ Humane AI Pin Shut Down – Another failed AI gadget bites the dust
✔️ Coverless Duvets? – Steven’s latest obsession and why he swears by them
Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 Apple's Latest Launch: The iPhone 16E
06:56 Key Features and Innovations of iPhone 16E
14:41 Comparing iPhone 16E with Other Models
19:39 Target Audience and Market Impact
25:36 Exploring Assistive Features for Accessibility
27:06 Exploring Google Lens and Its New Features
30:20 The Return of the Oko App in Canada
34:30 The Demise of the Humane AI Pin
37:19 Accessibility Oversights in Tech Products
46:09 The Quirky World of Coverless Duvets

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