Who Cares About Thin Phones?
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
2025/05/16
Who Cares About Thin Phones?
Who Cares About Thin Phones?
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
2025/05/16
In this episode, the hosts dissect the latest tech news, focusing on Android's Material 3 Expressive updates and Google's product announcements. They also analyze the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and rumored iPhone 17 Air, discussing their design choices and implications for users. The conversation extends to wearable technology, AI-driven music services, and a trivia segment covering tech history.
The podcast explores Android 16 updates, emphasizing Material 3 Expressive features like improved physics effects and haptics. Google TV and car integrations are discussed alongside potential privacy enhancements. Branding challenges and AI integration into Google’s interface are analyzed. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is praised for its slim design but questioned for battery choices. Speculations about the iPhone 17 Air highlight differences in Apple and Samsung strategies. Controversy around Whoop 5.0’s pricing model is examined, along with critiques of wearable accuracy. Spotify AI DJ’s music selection and economic concerns are debated. The episode concludes with a tech trivia game.
05:24
05:24
Google uses Samsung devices to avoid antitrust accusations and boost Pixel recognition.
15:11
15:11
Upcoming Android 16 beta may offer 10% better battery life with Material 3 Expressive.
19:50
19:50
Gemini is coming to cars with Google built-in and Android Auto.
26:50
26:50
Google is testing to replace the 'I'm feeling lucky' button with an AI mode button.
37:25
37:25
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner than the S25 Ultra.
47:42
47:42
Apple may charge more for iPhone 17 Air despite fewer features.
1:02:31
1:02:31
Wearable trackers are mainly for fun and trend tracking, not precision.
1:12:29
1:12:29
Music recommendation algorithms create a closed circle of suggestions.
1:20:34
1:20:34
Steve Jobs threatened to sue over the iPhone 4 left in a bar.
