The Context Machine

Apple has been working overtime with new product announcements. This week, Bryan and Jeff talk about the new iPad mini, M6 MacBook Pro and iMac, and the just announced touch screen MacBook Pro. Jeff also shares his hands-on experience with the iPhone Duo.

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00:00 Introduction

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Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever

Apple introduces the new 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M6

Apple unveils new iMac with M6, delivering a major boost in performance and AI capabilities

Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch for the first time on Mac

PROLED MacBook Pro video

Noah Brisk on iPhone Duo as an ebook reader

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The first iPhone Duo reviews are in. Bryan and Jeff discuss Apple’s new folding phone, including its cameras, durability, and impressive display technology. They also explore Apple’s decision to keep HomeView out of Europe, the company’s $5 trillion valuation, and why Affinity Studio coming to iPad could be a game changer for people looking to replace their Mac laptops.

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00:00 Introduction

Sources referenced in this episode:

Apple announces special event for October 28: ‘Pro and tell’

Apple just closed the day above $5 trillion for the first time

iPhone Duo review roundup: Mostly positive opinions unfold

iPhone Duo review: The future is foldable

Joanna Stern's iPhone Duo Review

MKBHD's iPhone Duo Review

Apple HomeView Won't Be Available in the European Union

Canva's Affinity Studio coming to iPad

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Apple is making a major push into the smart home with its new HomeView display and a lineup of accessories from LG and Schneider, including security cameras, smart locks, and thermostats. Bryan and Jeff discuss what makes these products compelling, Apple’s approach to privacy and security, and why the company should consider bringing back AirPort with a modern twist.

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00:00 Introduction

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment, stay connected, and manage the home

Introducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories

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Bryan and Jeff explore the news that Apple is partnering with LG for new smart home devices. They also look at what triggered Apple’s changes for Full Disk Access on the Mac, and Jeff has a Home Assistant update.

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00:00:00 Introductions

Sources referenced in this episode:

Home Assistant

Apple to Launch Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Developed With LG

Apple says it’s tightening macOS privacy controls amid the rise of AI agents

AI Just Crossed the Terrifying Line - Now What?

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Apple CEO John Ternus is already making changes at the company. Bryan and Jeff look at how his leadership will be different from Tim Cook and Steve Jobs, plus they talk about what they’d like to see him fix in the product lineup.

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00:00 Intro
00:30 How John Ternus Could Change Apple
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13:03 What John Ternus Could Fix at Apple
34:28 Outro

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Bryan and Jeff explore iPhone 18 Pro camera features, and Jeff shares some tips on migrating from your old iPhone to your new one.

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00:00:00 Introductions
00:01:07 Hands-on with iPhone 18 Pro’s Camera
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00:14:14 New iPhone Setup Tips
00:32:20 Outro

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iOS 27 is officially available for the iPhone, so Bryan and Jeff take a look at ten features they think are worth calling out in the new operating system.

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00:00:00 Introductions
00:01:50 Describe a Shortcut
00:04:38 iMessage Voice Recorder Button Moved
00:07:17 Photos Cleanup Removes More Stuff
00:11:07 Extend a Photo Beyond Its Original Edges
00:12:37 Safari Can Watch a Website For You
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00:17:51 Call Context Exists
00:19:05 Eliminating Liquid Glass
00:21:52 Siri AI Waitlist
00:23:31 Readiness
00:27:07 AirPods Custom EQ Settings
00:31:37 Outro

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Apple just announced the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. Bryan and Jeff break down the choices so you can decide which model is right for you.

00:00:00 Introductions
00:00:41 John Ternus’s Debut as Apple CEO
00:01:54 Which iPhone Should You Get? It Depends!
00:09:34 iPhone Duo 00:18:14 More on the Duo and 18 Pro
00:24:00 Other Considerations
00:29:20 New Apple Watches
00:34:59 AirPods
5 00:40:18 Outro

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Apple has a brand new CEO. John Ternus is taking over for Tim Cook, so Bryan and Jeff take a look at how the transition has gone so far, and speculate on how the company may fare under his leadership.

00:00:00 Introductions
00:00:02 The First Apple CEO Change without Drama
00:02:22 What John Ternus Means for Apple
00:03:00 Why Steve Jobs Chose Tim Cook
00:13:14 What Changes Under John Ternus
00:17:08 The First Products of the Ternus Era
00:28:08 Bryan’s Accidental Intelligence Wins Silver at Readers’ Favorite
00:30:18 Apple’s $10 Billion Foldable iPhone
00:33:58 Outro

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Bryan and Jeff break down Apple’s just announce M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini, and M5 Max and Ultra Mac Studio. They also work through which models and configurations to buy, along with how they fit in with Jeff’s new computer strategy.

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00:00:00 Introductions
00:00:41 Apple’s New Macs
00:02:20 The New Mac mini
00:11:15 The New Mac Studio
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00:18:19 What the New Macs Tell Us About Apple
00:23:17 Which New Mac Would We Actually Buy?
00:40:15 Outro

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