Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Is Flighty a Top 5 App of All Time?
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Mar 27, 2026 They dig into WWDC rumors and talk about a possible standalone Siri app and Apple Intelligence plans. Ads in Apple Maps and the privacy vs usefulness tradeoffs get debated. A deep look at Flighty highlights why third-party flight trackers shine. They compare Windows laptops to Apple Silicon and unpack Instagram ending E2EE and rising short-form commerce.
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Prepare For Ads In Apple Maps But Demand Clear Labels
- Expect Apple Maps ads to appear as suggested places at the top of searches but Apple promises these will be on-device and not tied to your Apple account.
- Andrew recommends clear ad labeling so users can quickly skip sponsored results while searching for directions.
Flighty Is A Must Have For Frequent Flyers
- Flighty solves real travel friction by surfacing flight status, delays, and baggage location faster than airlines.
- Marques calls it a 'top five app' for frequent flyers because it aggregates FAA data and crowd signals into actionable live updates.
Hosts Prefer Flighty Over Airline Apps
- Marques and David both prefer Flighty's live activity over airline apps and often dismiss carrier notifications.
- Marques uses Flighty for real-time updates and David keeps airline apps only for boarding passes.
