Limitless Podcast The Sad Reality of Apple’s iPhone 17 Announcement
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Sep 11, 2025 The recent Apple hardware event revealed exciting innovations like AirPods Pro 3 with live translation features and a stunning iPhone Air. The iPhone 17 Pro boasts impressive camera upgrades but faces scrutiny over battery life. Meanwhile, the minimal updates to the Apple Watch Series 11 disappointed many. A discussion on Apple's potential in AI dives into the capabilities of the new A19 Pro chip and its impact on user experience. Overall, the hosts balance excitement with critical reflections on the company's latest offerings.
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Hardware-First Event With Limited AI
- Apple focused the event on hardware and largely sidestepped AI integration during the keynote.
- Hosts viewed this as a missed software opportunity compared to Google's AI-driven unveiling.
Live Translation Demo Sparks Skepticism
- Ejaaz and Josh discussed live translation in AirPods Pro 3 using a staged demo and personal skepticism.
- Josh said he takes AirPods everywhere and will buy them but will "believe it when I see it."
AirPods As Growing Smart-Device Platform
- Apple kept AirPods Pro 3 pricing unchanged at $249 while adding features like heart-rate sensing and live translation.
- Hosts saw this as Apple positioning AirPods as a new smart-device platform rather than just audio accessories.