iPhone Lineup Takes Center Stage

Engadget’s managing editor Cherlynn Low and senior reporter Karissa Bell welcome The Verge’s Allison Johnson to break down the latest Apple announcements. The conversation focuses on the newly revealed iPhone Air, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the standard iPhone 17, with a detailed look at hands‑on impressions of the iPhone Air. Listeners also receive a rundown of the iPhone 17 news presented directly from Apple headquarters.

Community Interaction and Event Outlook

The panel answers questions sourced from Threads, offering insights and speculation about what fans can expect at Apple’s next major event. Notably, the hosts point out that the recent Apple event did not mention Apple Intelligence, a detail that sparked discussion.

Tech News Roundup

Co‑host Devindra Hardawar and producer Ben Ellman shift gears to cover other tech stories. They label a particular AI podcasting company as “truly awful,” though no further specifics are given. The discussion then moves to an ambitious animated movie project titled “Critterz,” which plans to leverage OpenAI’s technology to produce a CGI film on a limited budget. Inception Point AI is also highlighted for its goal of generating 5,000 new podcast episodes each week using virtual hosts.

Media Industry Commentary

David Zaslav weighs in on the pricing strategy for HBO Max, suggesting the service should become more expensive. The segment concludes with a brief “pop culture picks” segment.

Production Credits

The episode is hosted by Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low, with guests Karissa Bell and Allison Johnson. Ben Ellman serves as producer, while music contributions come from Dale North and Terrence O'Brien.

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