MacBreak Weekly (Audio) MBW 986: Movies on the Moon - Apple's Leaked Upcoming Products!
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Aug 20, 2025 Get ready for an exciting ride as Apple’s upcoming products leak! Discover the potential return of Blood Oxygen tracking on the Apple Watch and the speculation around the iPhone 17 production moving to India. Meanwhile, Apple faces competition from Samsung's innovative foldable phones that are gaining traction. Dive into immersive tech with the Apple Vision Pro and speculate on new features like Touch ID for wearables. And don’t miss the fun picks from the hosts to keep your tech organized and efficient!
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Software Reflects Hardware Roadmap
- Apple aligns major OS redesigns with multi-year hardware roadmaps, prioritizing iPhone-driven changes.
- Liquid Glass likely anticipates future edge-to-edge and tactile hardware like thin or folding iPhones.
Narrow iPhone Models Drive Growth
- Apple is adding niche iPhone variants (thin, folding) to capture customers not served by current models.
- Those variants can be premium fashion statements rather than mass-market mass sellers.
Expect Tradeoffs For Slim Phones
- If you want a slim or fashion-focused phone, expect tradeoffs in battery and durability and plan cases or pockets accordingly.
- Treat the slim iPhone as a style purchase rather than a pure-performance upgrade.