iOS 26.5 is out with RCS encryption and…Apple Maps Ads, a suprising reaction to AI at a commencement, Android 17 bringing Gemini Intelligence and new features, and possibly the dumbest Magic Mouse accessory ever.
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Chapters ➡
00:00 Intro
10:03 Contextly App is Out!
14:55 Sony A7R6
19:37 Apple Vision Pro
22:59 iOS 26.5 RCS
27:09 Googlebook Teased
35:44 Sponsor: Granola
37:17 Sponsor: Claude
39:50 Sponsor: NordLayer
42:06 Android 17 Features
46:08 Alexa on Amazon
51:22 New Meta Features
1:00:43 Gen Z Hates AI
1:15:44 iPhone 17 is Popular
1:16:52 Apple Education Discount
1:20:11 Personal Tech
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End of an Era for Apple Edu Discount- Inc
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Magic Mouses Charger Base
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iOS 18.3 NEW Visual Intelligence Features: Finally Good? - YouTube
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