Smartwatch Design Dilemmas

As we wait for the iPhone 16 launch and recount all the rumors, spammers are busy sending hysterical emails that are shockingly effective -- and the Mac has a chance to dethrown Windows as a gaming platform.

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• New Apple Watch Series 10 rumors disagree over screen redesign
• Apple's iPhone 16 cases may not need a cutout for the Capture button
• Lock in the best trade-in value for your used iPhone, Apple Watch ahead of the iPhone 16
• Most iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgrades
• iPhone 16 price increases could subdue an Apple Intelligence super-cycle
• A new iPad mini 7 may be close — what the rumor mill says is coming
• Microsoft's Copilot+ gaming fail could be a big Apple Silicon win
• 'Civilization VI' finally has native Apple Silicon support
• Facebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversations
• No, an actual Apple Watch Ultra does not have a hidden camera
• You won't be fooled by hysterical phishing emails, but you know people who will
• Apple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generators
• Apple won't let go of the idea of a touchscreen MacBook Pro
• Pregnant cardiologist says Apple Watch saved her and her baby
• Public demand gets Apple to finally announce Find My for South Korea

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• (00:00) - Intro and Glowtime
• (14:04) - Anniversary Apple Watch
• (19:28) - Just in case
• (29:38) - Inaction button
• (36:02) - Macs and gaming history
• (44:06) - Apple and Microsoft transitions
• (01:05:16) - Gone phishing