Apple's latest media event showcased exciting updates, including sleep apnea detection in the new Apple Watch and AirPods Pro's groundbreaking hearing aid features. The iPhone 16 introduces intriguing AI capabilities, sparking debate about their upgrade worthiness. The conversation also touches on karaoke fun, cultural reflections on emojis, and the evolving landscape of health tech. With insights on consumer preferences and tech's influence on music and society, the discussion dives deep into the intersection of innovation and everyday life.
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Apple Event Vibe Check
Adrienne So describes the Apple event experience as a bell curve of excitement.
Initial hype fades as reality returns after leaving the theater.
insights INSIGHT
Camera Button's Hidden Purpose
Julian Chokkattu believes the new camera control button's timing aligns with Apple's focus on visual intelligence.
He suggests it might be a precursor to future wearable tech with similar functionality.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Accidental Selfies
Adrienne So found the camera control button's placement led to accidental selfies.
It's positioned perfectly for Gen Z's trend of rear camera selfies, Julian Chokkattu notes.
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On Monday of this week, Apple held one of its splashy media events. This one was used to show off its next round of iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches. These are three of its biggest products, and all of the design tweaks feel very familiar to the current Apple universe. But Apple has also trotted out some new tricks, like sleep apnea detection in the Apple Watch and a new feature that instantly turns a pair of AirPods Pro into hearing aids. And of course, the company is also very keen to get consumers hyped up about the iPhone’s new Apple Intelligence features—even if those flashy AI tricks won’t start becoming available until next month.
This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED product reviews editors Adrienne So and Julian Chokkattu join us after Apple's "Glowtime" event to go over all the big news from Cupertino.
Recommendations: Adrienne recommends the book Status and Culture by W. David Marx. Julian recommends the Dev Patel action movie Monkey Man. Lauren recommends that you recommend a good chair to help her back pain. Mike recommends Manning Fireworks, the new album by musician MJ Lenderman. Adrienne So can be found on Threads @adso_sheehan. Julian Chokkattu is @julianchokkattu. Lauren Goode is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight@heads.social. Bling the main hotline at @GadgetLab. The show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Solar Keys.
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