The advancements in Apple chips, both large and small
In the episode of The Vergecast, topics related to iPads, Macs, Siri, and Skype are discussed.
This week, Apple made updates to some of its most popular products, although the changes were mostly minimal. Both the iPad and iPad Air received new processors, while the MacBook Air also incorporated a new processor and an additional color. The Mac Studio, for its part, also updated its processor. Despite these updates, they have generated mixed reviews, being described as good but not particularly exciting.
During a recent episode of the podcast, these changes were discussed in depth. Nilay and David, along with Jake Kastrenakes, tackled the current state of Apple’s various product lines, reflecting on the performance of Apple Intelligence and the lack of motivation to make updates to the devices. They also questioned whether we really still desire a complete reinvention of gadgets by Apple.
In a quick news round, various technology topics were covered, including the resurgence of Digg, the launch of the Nothing Phone 3A, the controversial name of the Volkswagen ID. EVERY1, as well as the end of Skype. Additionally, there was a round related to politics and regulations, where issues such as trade tariffs, DOGE, the FAA, Brendan Carr’s actions regarding free speech, and the latest from the CFPB were discussed. To close, there was a conversation about one of the most unusual camera and smartphone prototypes seen so far.
