Flip vs Fold: Why Not Both?
Episode Description
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David sit down to discuss everything from a new Huawei flip phone to the battle going on between the EU and Apple. They also talk about the new Fuji camera which David got to try out and a whole bunch of iPhone rumors. Plus, it's the last episode of the month so you know everyone had some strong opinions about what their Crown and Clown was! It was complete chaos (in a good way). Enjoy!
Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:14 Crab PS1 03:54 GFX 100RF 10:57 Huawei Pura X 17:51 Vivo Vision 29:06 Select Quote (Sponsored) 30:16 Apple AirPods Max lossless audio 36:24 iPhone 17 Pro 8k video rumors 41:59 Foldable iPhone rumors 49:16 EU vs Apple 01:01:43 Marques needs help 01:06:55 Liquid IV (Sponsored) 01:08:17 Crown and Clown 01:40:57 Trivia answers
Links: “I Built A Playstacean” by GingerOfOz: https://youtu.be/dSBNs3TeINc?si=pFxsIDZ2sYeqRLNc David's GFX video: https://youtu.be/Nmdqa82SVPY?si=bga9qBq-XLreMRoq Verge - Huawei Pura X: https://www.theverge.com/news/633159/huawei-pura-x-flip-phone-wide-1610-aspect-ratio-harmonyos-next Vivo Vision: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vivo-announces-robotics-lab-and-showcases-its-first-mixed-reality-headset-at-the-boao-forum-2025-302410473.html 9to5Mac - AirPods Max lossless audio: https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/24/apple-announces-airpods-max-update-with-lossless-audio-support/https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/24/apple-announces-airpods-max-update-with-lossless-audio-support/ MacRumors - iPhone 17 Pro 8K rumor EU vs Apple: https://ec.europa.eu/competition/digital_markets_act/cases/202512/DMA_100203_1536.pdfhttps://ec.europa.eu/competition/digital_markets_act/cases/202512/DMA_100203_1536.pdfhttps://ec.europa.eu/competition/digital_markets_act/cases/202512/DMA_100203_1536.pdf Android Authority - Android Screen unlock when off: https://www.androidauthority.com/screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-pixel-3537472/ Ashton Hall: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCM0OIyxxlH/?img_index=2
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Brief Summary
Hosts discuss tech updates, including AirPods Max and Huawei Flipfold, plus trivia and monthly highlights.
Key points
- Crab PlayStation Unveiled. A unique PS1 designed to look like a crab, complete with working features.
- Huawei's Innovative Flipfold Phone. A new phone design that combines flip and fold features, creating a unique user experience.
- Vivo's Prototype Announcement. Vivo showcased a prototype at a conference, anticipated to launch mid-2025. Will it be real?
- AirPods Max and Lossless Audio. AirPods Max finally support lossless audio, but only with USB-C. Can you really tell the difference?
- Rumors of Foldable iPhone. Analysts suggest Apple may produce a foldable iPhone by 2026, aiming for less crease.
- WWDC 2025 Announcement. The Worldwide Developer Conference is set for June 9, 2025, accessible online.
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Episode highlights
- Crab PlayStation UnveiledA unique PS1 designed to look like a crab, complete with working features.“It's incredible and it totally works and I really think you should go watch the video.”2:50Mar 28, 2025
- Huawei's Innovative Flipfold PhoneA new phone design that combines flip and fold features, creating a unique user experience.“This is like if a mole is party in the front, business in the back.”20:33Mar 28, 2025
- Vivo's Prototype AnnouncementVivo showcased a prototype at a conference, anticipated to launch mid-2025. Will it be real?“A prototype is a pre-release not ready for the public yet version of something.”23:40Mar 28, 2025
- AirPods Max and Lossless AudioAirPods Max finally support lossless audio, but only with USB-C. Can you really tell the difference?“None of you people can tell the difference between lossless audio and regular compressed audio.”31:14Mar 28, 2025
- Rumors of Foldable iPhoneAnalysts suggest Apple may produce a foldable iPhone by 2026, aiming for less crease.“Apple has decided to eliminate crease at all costs.”43:01Mar 28, 2025
- WWDC 2025 AnnouncementThe Worldwide Developer Conference is set for June 9, 2025, accessible online.“It's typically in June.”48:10Mar 28, 2025
- EU's Impact on iOSThe European Union mandates nine key changes to iOS, affecting third-party integrations.“I think all of these are things where like if you have an iPhone, you should be able to have other things that aren't Apple products.”57:30Mar 28, 2025
- RCS Messaging TroublesA month of RCS messaging issues leads to frustration and calls for help.“It's been like a month of me not being able to chat with people in RCS.”1:05:23Mar 28, 2025
