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This tech news episode covers Apple's fictional future product announcements including the iPhone Duo foldable and iPhone 18 Pro series, an LG Smart TV privacy investigation revealing extensive data collection, X's trademark dispute with Operation Bluebird, UK legislation to block minors from nude images, and various other tech news including auto-overclocking subscriptions and robot lawnmowers.
Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Announcement
Apple finally entered the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo, featuring a 5.4-inch folded size that opens to a 7.6-inch display with minimal visible crease. The device includes titanium construction, the new A20 Pro chip, multiple cameras including an under-display option, and notably uses Touch ID instead of Face ID. Pre-orders begin October 16th with a starting price of $2,000, and Samsung live-tweeted the event with petty commentary about Apple reheating their leftovers.
- iPhone Duo folds to 5.4 inches and opens to 7.6 inch display with minimized crease
- Features titanium build, A20 Pro chip, multiple cameras including under-display camera
- No Face ID - only Touch ID on power button
- Starts at $2,000 for 256GB, pre-orders October 16th, sales October 23rd
" let us know when you're done reheating our leftovers "
" The iPhone Duo folds in half and costs two grand, but somehow, it's Samsung getting bent out of shape. "
iPhone 18 Pro Series and Other Apple Products
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a 48-megapixel camera featuring adjustable aperture for the first time, along with new camera controls and improved battery life. The AirPods 5 now include ANC by default, with a premium version offering stem volume controls. The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce new health sensing and controversial audio intelligence features that record conversations, raising privacy concerns despite Apple's assurances.
- iPhone 18 Pro gets 48MP camera with adjustable aperture - a first for iPhone
- Pro Max offers up to 45 hours of video playback
- AirPods 5 come with ANC standard, premium version adds stem controls for $20 more
- Apple Watch features Live Rewind and Siri Recap that record real-life conversations
- iOS 27 launched September 14th with AI-powered Siri and new features
" it's recording everything that's happening to you in real life, if you wanted to "
" nothing that was ever designed to be private broke later, so this seems fine "
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