Connected 571: Touch Bar It Out of Existence
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Sep 25, 2025 The hosts dive into their impressions of the sleek iPhone 17 Pros and the lightweight iPhone Air. They discuss Apple's latest surprises, including mixed reactions to the AirPods Pro 3's comfort and noise cancellation. Attention shifts to Imran Chaudhri's shift to HP, alongside critiques of macOS Tahoe's design choices. The debate about 'Scratchgate' brings some developments to light, and they reflect on the practicality of the new action button on the iPhones. Listener questions spark discussions on photographic styles and camera features.
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Visiting St. Jude's Domino's Village
- The hosts described their St. Jude fundraising visit and emotional tour of Domino's Village housing for families.
- Myke and Stephen recounted seeing patient areas and how the experience reinforced why they raise money for St. Jude.
Apple Might Embrace MCP For AI Tools
- Federico explains Apple may adopt the MCP industry standard to let external LLMs access app intents on device.
- This could let third-party AIs use iPhone app functionality while Apple manages permissions and privacy.
Air Feels Like A Major Design Shift
- Federico and Stephen said the iPhone Air feels like a major design shift similar to iPhone X and changes user habits.
- Its thinness and one-handed comfort make users read and consume more on the phone instead of larger devices.