Did Apple Actually Duo It?
- Sep 11, 2026
- 1:45:43
- Full Episode
New iPhones are officially here! Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the new iPhone 18 Pro phones and the newest foldable on the block, the iPhone Duo. There were also some interesting updates to the new AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12/Apple Watch Ultra 4, so they spend some time discussing all of the updates as well. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy!
Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:08 - Apple's New CEO 00:03:30 - AirPods 5 00:06:24 - Apple Watch Series 12 & Apple Watch Ultra 4 00:35:46 - Airbnb (Sponsored) 00:36:36 - Granola AI (Sponsored) 00:37:30 - iPhone 18 Pro 01:07:35 - Square (Sponsored) 01:08:36 - Shopify (Sponsored) 01:09:35 - iPhone Duo 01:42:12 - Trivia Scores
Links: MKBHD - iPhone 18 Pro/Duo Impressions video: https://youtu.be/Od6M0AXpcxQ Apple's AirPods 5 Paper: https://www.apple.com/health/pdf/Heart_Rate_Accuracy_Study_2026.pdf
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Brief Summary
The Waveform Podcast discusses Apple's latest products, including AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and the iPhone Duo foldable phone.
Key points
- AirPods 5 Features. The new AirPods 5 come with improved battery life and features like volume control on the stems.
- Health App Redesign. Apple's health app is getting a significant update to improve data interpretation and user experience.
- Privacy Concerns. The new Apple Watch features raise significant privacy concerns among users and experts alike.
- Battery Life Improvements. The Ultra 4 boasts a larger battery with over two days of life, targeting ultra marathon runners.
- iPhone 18 Pro Features. Discussion on the new iPhone 18 Pro's features, including colors and battery life.
- Variable Aperture Impact. The new iPhone's variable aperture could change how photos look, especially in low light.
Episode highlights
- AirPods 5 FeaturesThe new AirPods 5 come with improved battery life and features like volume control on the stems.“You basically have the Pros without the rubber tips.”4:10Sep 11, 2026
- Health App RedesignApple's health app is getting a significant update to improve data interpretation and user experience.“AI is going to unveil your sleep score and your health age.”8:30Sep 11, 2026
- Privacy ConcernsThe new Apple Watch features raise significant privacy concerns among users and experts alike.“Having every watch in the world potentially recording people is going to make a lot of people very nervous.”18:48Sep 11, 2026
- Battery Life ImprovementsThe Ultra 4 boasts a larger battery with over two days of life, targeting ultra marathon runners.“This is good enough for running 100 miles, which I think is the final boss.”32:01Sep 11, 2026
- iPhone 18 Pro FeaturesDiscussion on the new iPhone 18 Pro's features, including colors and battery life.“This is the greatest iPhone battery increase ever.”45:28Sep 11, 2026
- Variable Aperture ImpactThe new iPhone's variable aperture could change how photos look, especially in low light.“I think this variable aperture would make the biggest difference.”51:13Sep 11, 2026
- Pro Controls Finally ArriveApple introduces customizable pro controls for better camera management, a long-awaited feature.“Pro Controls are really helpful.”56:24Sep 11, 2026
- Price Hikes for All ModelsAll old iPhone models see a $100 price increase, making them less affordable.“You can't say anymore, 'just wait for the new one.'”1:05:41Sep 11, 2026
