This week Benjamin and Zac discuss initial iPhone X reviews, iOS 11.2 and SiriKit for HomePod, changes to Apple TV 4K in tvOS 11.2, and much more.

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Hosts:

  • Benjamin Mayo
  • Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

  • Apple says demand for iPhone X is ‘off the charts’ as device sells out around the world
  • iPhone X first impressions round-up: ‘good but not perfect’ the view so far [U]
  • Original iPhone reviewer Steven Levy gets early hands-on with iPhone X
  • New in-depth videos offer hands-on look at iPhone X unboxing, Face ID set up, and more
  • iOS 11.2 introduces ‘SiriKit for HomePod’ for limited third-party app support using nearby iPhones or iPads
  • What’s new in iOS 11.2 beta 1? Hands-on with changes and features [Video]
  • Apple releases iOS 11.1 with hundreds of new emoji, 3D Touch multitasking fix, more
  • watchOS 4.1 with Apple Music and Radio streaming for Apple Watch is now available
  • tvOS 11.1 update for Apple TV (4th-gen) and Apple TV 4K now available
  • You can now change your Apple ID from a third-party email to an Apple domain
  • Apple releases first iOS 11.2 and tvOS 11.2 public betas
  • The iPhone X features a new, exclusive, default ringtone: ‘Reflection’
  • Watch this 15-minute long iPhone X teardown video while you wait for yours
  • Apple announces Q4 2017 revenue of $52.6b: 46.7m iPhones, 10.3m iPads, 5.4m Macs, next quarter guidance $84b-$87b
  • Live blog: Apple’s fiscal year Q4 2017 earnings call

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