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The iPhone 18 Pro camera: software steals the show
podcasts21 days ago

The iPhone 18 Pro camera: software steals the show

On The Vergecast, The Verge dives into the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera: the headline feature is a variable-aperture main lens that can widen for better low-light shots or narrow for deeper group photos, but the team argues the real day-to-day gains come from software—new camera-app manual controls, an updated imaging pipeline, and ProRAW improvements. The episode also covers Hayden Field’s take on the AI safety debate and potential policy steps, plus a Lightning Round on topics like Waymo cops and retro cameras. Related stories on the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera and AI safety are linked in the show notes.

Snap’s AR Specs wow, but wearability could derail them
podcasts3 months ago

Snap’s AR Specs wow, but wearability could derail them

The Vergecast weighs Snap's new AR glasses (Specs) — impressive, cash-heavy, and shipping this fall — but launch imagery highlights their bulk, prompting questions about whether people will actually wear them. Hosts ask what experiences the glasses would need to justify the discomfort and whether four hours of battery life is a bug or feature, with hands-on testing to come. The discussion also covers Fox’s $22 billion Roku acquisition and what it signals for streaming, plus a quick round on AI Mode and Matter 1.6.