iOS 26 Beta 2 - Apple Goes From 'Liquid Glass' to Frosted Glass (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 347)

I told you Apple needed to make some major changes to iOS 26's 'Liquid Glass' design because it was too hard to read. Now it looks a lot more like iOS 18 with some minor touches and animations. What's next for Apple's iPhone deisgn in the next 5 years? Plus, the M5 iPad Pro and Apple's future movie plans after their F1 movie. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]  

It's a special Apple Bitz XL Podcast from WWDC 25 in Apple's Podcast Studio at Apple Park! YouTubers UrAvgConsumer (Judner Aura), Krystal Lora, and Engadget's Cherlynn Low join the pod with their reactions of everything announced at Apple's Annual Developer Conference. Where did Apple deliver and where did they miss? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final reports and rumors before Apple's WWDC 25 Keynote on Monday, June the 9th at 10AM PT. New reports for AirPods features in iOS 16, tvOS, and Accessibility features. Will we finally see Apple reveal their homeOS platform? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference is just a week away, so here is everything we know. What’s going on with Apple Intelligence? Are they really making a jump to iOS 26? What will macOS be called? Will we see any new hardware? I’ll answer all of those questions and more! You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple will reportedly release its own Smart Glasses in 2026. After Google I/O and trying on their Android XR concept glasses, it's clear that Google's Gemini is the secret sauce that ties is all together. Apple, we have a problem... Plus, Jony Ive and Open AI's Sam Altman team-up for what they believe will be the next generation of technology. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple claims Safari search is down due to AI search engines. Apple appeals court-mandated App Store changes that benefit everyone except Apple. Plus, you can submit a claim for a $95 million Siri Spying Lawsuit. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a first look at how thin the iPhone 17 Air might be, and the latest reports. Why it's in the perfect position to succeed this year based o consumer spending habits. Plus, the Siri team gets a major makeover along with Apple Intelligence. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected]   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's working on the next Apple Vision 'Air' if these leaks are to be believed. New information for the iPhone 'Fold' comes out, iOS 18.4 gets robot vacuum support and Beats has their own USB-C cables. Plus, how long will the iPhone be able to avoid tariffs? You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much will the iPhone cost with tariffs? Could you really make an iPhone in the U.S.? Plus, new iOS 19 leaks, iPhone 17 Pro rumors and the Foldable iPhone is getting serious. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple officially announces WWDC 2025, new features come to iOS 18.4, new M5 iPad Pro and Macbook Pro are expected this year, and Apple Watch is still being held back by health sensor development. You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices