WTF is a Googlebook?
- Sep 18, 2026
- 1:39:08
- Full Episode
We are officially in Techtember! First, it's a quick viewflation update from Andrew before Marques and David talk about their experiences using the iPhone 18 Pro. Then it turns to speculation about the upcoming Googlebook event before talking about the Steam Frame and Tesla Roadster event. It's going to be a jam-packed few weeks and the new iPhones are just the beginning.
Chapters: 00:00:00 - Start 00:01:58 - Did they even test this fix from 9to5Google 00:08:22 - Viewflation Again 00:13:52 - iPhone 18 Pro reviews 00:43:01 - Pipedrive (Sponsored) 00:44:12 - GoogleBooks 00:59:16 - Ocarina of time apology 01:02:03 - Shopify (Sponsored) 01:03:03 - Framer (Sponsored) 01:04:04 - Steam Frame 01:11:48 - Meta Slim headset leak 01:13:42 - Roadster event 01:31:31 - Trivia Scores
Links: 9to5Google - Google Maps speedometer during navigation: https://9to5google.com/2026/09/14/google-maps-android-auto-speed-limits-speedometer-update/ MKBHD - iPhone 18 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohqxP8EEumo Stephen Robles - John Ternus iPhone picture: https://www.threads.com/@stephenrobles/post/DdUo3bDoHBv/i-phone-duo-on-the-red-carpet-but-i-phone-pro-for-the-selfie/ Dave2D - Steam Frame review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxdbKaDgvOA Linus - Steam Frame review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PGKMwgjla0 Verge - Meta Slim Headset Leak: https://www.theverge.com/tech/994055/meta-project-phoenix-headset-leak
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Brief Summary
The hosts review the iPhone 18 Pro, discuss Google Books, and share frustrations with Crunchyroll's streaming service.
Key points
- Streaming Rights Confusion. A puzzling issue with Crunchyroll's episode availability leads to speculation about licensing.
- Viewflation Insights. The team discusses the impact of view inflation on their podcast metrics.
- Camera Improvements. The camera team re-engineered the image pipeline for better quality photos.
- A20 Pro Chip. The new A20 Pro chip benchmarks the highest single core score ever for an Apple chip.
- Typing Experience on the Duo. Exploration of the typing experience on the new Duo phone and user expectations.
- Google Book Announcement. Excitement builds around the upcoming Google Book pre-orders and its features.
Episode highlights
- Streaming Rights ConfusionA puzzling issue with Crunchyroll's episode availability leads to speculation about licensing.“It's probably some insane licensing thing.”4:56Sep 18, 2026
- Viewflation InsightsThe team discusses the impact of view inflation on their podcast metrics.“YouTube's doing the exact overpromising, underdelivering.”11:51Sep 18, 2026
- Camera ImprovementsThe camera team re-engineered the image pipeline for better quality photos.“The color and the texture I found much better.”19:50Sep 18, 2026
- A20 Pro ChipThe new A20 Pro chip benchmarks the highest single core score ever for an Apple chip.“It's a flat-out impressive chip.”25:51Sep 18, 2026
- Typing Experience on the DuoExploration of the typing experience on the new Duo phone and user expectations.“Why didn't any reviewer show the typing experience on it?”34:44Sep 18, 2026
- Google Book AnnouncementExcitement builds around the upcoming Google Book pre-orders and its features.“Pre-orders for the Google books are starting Monday, September 21st.”44:46Sep 18, 2026
- Google's New Laptop FeaturesGoogle's upcoming laptop promises powerful performance and seamless phone integration.“This feels like finally the Android ecosystem play people want.”54:12Sep 18, 2026
- Ocarina of Time RemakeNintendo's remake of Ocarina of Time has improved graphics and gameplay.“I think this is the way that you do a remake.”1:00:28Sep 18, 2026
