657: Ears Are Weird
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Sep 16, 2025 There’s a nostalgic dive into childhood tech, including the sentimental value of an old iPod Nano. The latest iPhone Air features are under scrutiny, revealing audio quality concerns and a questionable sales potential. Tech talk also highlights innovations like the new 40W power adapter and performance insights from the A19 Pro chip. The humorous debate over phone case durability and the quirks of smartphone mishaps keeps things light. Finally, a serious note on fundraising for Childhood Cancer Awareness ties it all together with a call for listener support.
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Non‑Pro iPhones Still Stuck On USB 2
- Non‑Pro iPhone 17 and Air are limited to USB 2 speeds while Pros get USB 3 (10 Gbps).
- Marco calls USB 2 in a modern $1,000 phone embarrassing and hopes mid‑range data speeds will become standard.
High‑Quality Screens Are Now Standard
- All current iPhone 17 models use nearly identical screen specs aside from size and resolution.
- Marco and John celebrate Apple raising the baseline so all mainstream models have high-quality OLED displays and features.
Turn On Pulse Smoothing If PWM Bothers You
- If PWM (screen flicker) bothers you, enable iPhone 17's Display Pulse Smoothing in Accessibility.
- Be aware Apple warns disabling PWM may affect low-brightness performance under some conditions.
