Apple Upgrade program launches, foldable iPhone hype, Apple smart glasses release date
· 57 min · S1 E601
Episode Apple Upgrade program launches, foldable iPhone hype, Apple smart glasses release date
Benjamin and Chance break down all the details about Apple’s newly-launched Upgrade Program, while Chance gets frustrated with some of the edge-cases of Siri AI. The Apple smart glasses are now rumored for a WWDC 2027 debut, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 builds hype for the upcoming iPhone Fold.
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• Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch • Apple shuts down iPhone Upgrade Program, here's what's next • Apple Upgrade: Here’s the monthly subscription cost for every product • Apple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report • Apple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report • Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: This redesign proves Google was right the first time [Video] • Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra – It's a tough call [Gallery] • Tim Cook and John Ternus with the cast of Ted Lasso
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