The PC Pro Podcast Episode 758: For everyone who’s ever looked at an iPhone and thought “if only it were thinner”
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Sep 11, 2025 The latest iPhone 17 features a sleek design with improved thermal management and photography advancements. There's buzz about the ultra-thin iPhone Air, but concerns arise over its practicality. Highlights from IFA showcase innovations from Acer and Lenovo alongside Google's ongoing legal woes. The podcast also tackles the alarming drop of Gen Z in tech roles due to automation. Humorously, it contrasts heavy tech issues with the perils of doom scrolling. Meanwhile, the UniFi SuperLink promises to revolutionize IoT connectivity but raises questions about durability and integration.
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Live Translation Moves Into Earpieces
- Apple added real‑time translation that runs on the iPhone and routes to AirPods for live ear translation.
- In-ear translation can transform international travel but creates odd social scenarios in demos.
Apple’s Low‑Latency Spatial Audio Protocol
- Apple introduced a new low‑latency wireless protocol (SPR AVS) for spatial audio and AV sync under 10ms.
- This enables lossless, synchronized multi‑device audio and tighter VR/AR and gaming experiences.
NVIDIA‑Centric Workstations Arrive
- Acer launched an NVIDIA‑based Veriton workstation aimed at on‑prem AI development, running Linux and NVIDIA superchips.
- This signals vendors shipping specialised, GPU-first desktops for local model development instead of CPUs alone.