Apple's new iPhones and Watches are better than the last ones
Summary
Allison Johnson and V Song review the iPhone 18 Pro, noting its new variable aperture camera offers only marginal improvements for most users despite being a cool hardware addition. They also discuss the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, highlighting the new 32-petal sensor array, improved battery life, and controversial "Audio Intelligence" features like Live Rewind and Siri Recap. The hosts debate the utility of new health metrics such as Readiness and Health Age, ultimately advising that only owners of Series 6 or older watches should upgrade this year.
Topics discussed
Intro: Dual host format and episode preview
Snap's $2,200 AR smart glasses and specs
Steve Wozniak's merch shop and sponsor read
iPhone 18 Pro design and color options
Variable aperture camera feature explained
Durability concerns of mechanical aperture
Low light performance and sensor improvements
New camera app controls and UI usability
Siri AI capabilities and user experiences
iPhone 18 Pro upgrade advice and verdict
Sponsor reads for Justworks and Square
Gen Z politics and Gastropod promo
Apple Watch Series 12 design and sensors
Audio Intelligence features and privacy concerns
Readiness score and daily health metrics
Health Age metric and upgrade recommendations
Ultra 4 upgrade advice and outro
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