The Future of Retractable Cables and Tech Nostalgia

iPhone 17 event is on Sept 9 and we break down everything to expect, from iPhone 17 Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more, what’s the breakdown of influencers vs journalists invited in-person, Stephen is running iOS 26 on his main iPhone, and MagSafe charging got faster, but at a cost.

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Links from the show

• Apple Invites adds a helpful new iPhone feature - 9to5Mac
• UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption | The Verge
• Apple Events - Apple
• Apple Event Announced for September 9: 'Awe Dropping' - MacRumors
• iPhone 17 Pro is coming, here’s every rumored new feature - 9to5Mac
• MacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPad
• Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples | The Verge
• OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death | The Verge
• Elon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple | The Verge
• Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature - 9to5Mac
• iOS 26 Unlocks FAST MagSafe Charging – But There’s a Catch - YouTube
• Gitryin 12-in-1 Desktop Charging Station with 4 Retractable Type-C Wall Chargers, 40W USB-C Power Strip with Flat Plug, Extension Cord with 1020J Surge Protection for Home Office : Cell Phones & Accessories

• (00:00) - Intro
• (02:42) - Relay for St. Jude
• (05:36) - Deleting iMessages
• (10:01) - UK Drops Backdoor Request
• (12:16) - iPhone 17 Event
• (14:09) - Influencer vs. Journalist
• (25:34) - Apple Event What to Expect
• (30:48) - HomePod mini or TV
• (38:10) - Nothing Fake Photo Debacle
• (40:03) - OpenAI Lawsuits
• (46:09) - iOS 26 on Main Device
• (54:41) - 25W MagSafe Charging