Only hours after Apple’s Wanderlust Event wrapped up, a MacVoices Live! super panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Patrice Brend’Amour,Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, Kelly Guimont, Ben Roethig, and Guy Serle started a lively conversation that kicked off with the Apple Watch. Thoughts on upgrading to the Series 9 and the newly introduced Apple Watch Ultra, the appeal of new features like the Double Tap gesture and precision finding and Siri improvements are offered. Opinions on cellular vs. GPS-only watch options and the secret upgrades to AirPods Pro were also shared before the discussion of Apple's green initiatives began. (Part 1)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:09:27 Interest and Research on Apple Watch Series 9

0:11:47 Patrice's Considerations on Upgrading and Apple Product Lifestyle

0:14:17 Accessibility Gesture and Features on Apple Watch Series 9

0:16:14 Considering switch to Ultra 2 for its new features

0:16:55 Considering Upgrading to a Larger Screen and Ultra

0:20:21 Upgrading to the Ultra 2 for Bigger Screen and Battery Life

0:23:00 Siri's capabilities falling behind competitors, but hardware improvements suggest a leap ahead

0:25:00 Super Siri karaoke and transitioning to another watch discussion topic

0:25:34 Cellular vs GPS: Personal Preferences Explored

0:27:05 Performance of Watch on AT&T Line

0:28:25 Mint Mobile's Limitation on Cellular for Non-Phone Devices

0:29:15 Free Money for Apple and Carriers

0:31:13 The Secret AirPods Pro Upgrade

0:34:55 Apple's eco-friendly efforts and the impact on the market

0:36:39 Mixed reactions to the environmental focus of the presentation

0:38:44 Praise for Apple's efforts and Tim Cook's acting

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