Jason and Myke dive into the excitement brewing around the upcoming Apple event. They speculate on new features for the iPhone 16, particularly its on-device intelligence and camera enhancements. Anticipation also builds for updates to the Apple Watch, including new models and watch faces. A playful draft competition adds a layer of fun while raising funds for St. Jude's. The hosts also reflect on nostalgic summer memories, sharing humorous anecdotes and insights into their favorite seasonal treats.
The hosts eagerly anticipate the upcoming Apple event, expecting new iPhones with enhanced features and operating systems for Apple products.
They highlight the significant fundraising efforts for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, showcasing the community’s generosity and impact on pediatric cancer research.
The podcast outlines a competitive draft format for predicting new Apple features, emphasizing strategy and the excitement leading up to the event.
Deep dives
Kickoff of iPhone Season
September marks the beginning of iPhone season, and both hosts express their excitement and anxiety about the upcoming event and the subsequent busy schedule. They anticipate not only the release of new iPhones but also updates for operating systems, Macs, and iPads in the following months. The conversation reflects their past experiences during this busy period, hinting at the myriad content and reviews they will produce. The importance of being prepared for this busy time is underscored, although one of the hosts admits to feeling unprepared.
Charitable Campaign for St. Jude
September is also Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, leading to a significant fundraising effort for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in which the community participates actively. The hosts share that their community has raised over $3 million since launching their fundraising campaign in 2019, highlighting its enormous impact. They emphasize the significance of St. Jude's survivorship studies and efforts in pediatric cancer research, which provide critical insights into treatment effects. The podcast also urges listeners to contribute by donating or creating their own fundraisers, celebrating the community's legacy of generosity.
Draft Rules and Expectations
The hosts outline the rules for their September Draft, which consists of 10 rounds with specific categories for iPhones, Apple Watches, and other products. They discuss the scoring system and how items must be verifiable during the upcoming event to count towards points. The draft structure builds anticipation for the event, while they also address the competitive nature of their selections and the importance of the draft champion title. A judge will oversee the scoring process to maintain fairness in case of disagreements.
Predictions for New iPhone Features
During the draft, both hosts make strategic picks regarding potential new features for the forthcoming iPhones. They discuss possibilities such as faster A-series chips and larger screens for pro models, indicating a shift in Apple's design approach. The conversation includes speculation about a dedicated camera capture button that could enhance photography capabilities on the phone. These predictions are grounded in analysis of previous patterns and trends observed in past announcements at Apple's events.
Apple Watch Updates and Expectations
The draft also encompasses predictions for updates to the Apple Watch, with discussions surrounding potential new designs and features for the upcoming models. The hosts predict a larger screen size for one model and a potential update for the Apple Watch SE. They discuss the possibility of a new watch face accompanying the redesign, which typically happens during such announcements. This segment illustrates their understanding of Apple’s pattern of introducing new faces to leverage hardware updates.
Additional Product Predictions
Finally, the hosts delve into predictions for other Apple products that might be announced during the event, focusing particularly on AirPods and the potential for new models. They anticipate the introduction of new AirPods, possibly the fourth generation, and mention the likelihood of an iOS release date announcement. Discussion also touches on the Vision Pro headset, pondering whether it will be mentioned in the keynote. This section highlights their thorough awareness of the product line and the growing expectations surrounding Apple's ecosystem.
Jason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What new features will the new iPhones have? How will the Apple Watch transform? How will Apple Intelligence be featured? To the winner goes the glory.
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