Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast A Portless iPhone Chat with Mark Gurman, $500 Airpods Max, & Samsung's Disappearing Charging Brick
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Dec 11, 2020 
In this engaging conversation, Mark Gurman, a leading Apple reporter from Bloomberg, dives deep into Apple's latest moves. They discuss the $500 price tag on the new AirPods Max and its market implications. The talk turns to the fascinating possibility of portless iPhones, analyzing both user benefits and potential challenges. They also unpack Samsung's decision to exclude charging bricks with new releases, highlighting a trend in tech. Gurman’s insights shed light on the future of smartphones and how these changes could redefine user experience.
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2020 Reflections
- The hosts, Marques Brownlee and Andrew Manganelli, reflect on 2020 and the changes to the podcast.
- These include moving into a new studio and the unique experience of consistent work during a turbulent year.
iPhone's Blue Hue
- The iPhone consistently takes blue-tinted photos of Marques Brownlee, losing in blind camera tests.
- This might be due to its tendency to saturate cool hues and brighten faces, sometimes at the expense of background detail.
Samsung's Charger Removal
- Removing the charging brick is less problematic for Samsung than Apple.
- Most Android users already own USB-C chargers, unlike iPhone users who mostly rely on Lightning.