Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold and investigate why many of Apple's Macs are so backordered. Additionally, NASA is taking the iPhone to space, Aqara is launching the first thermostat supporting HomeKit's new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is getting annoyed with the MLB app.

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Links

  • NASA astronauts captured Earth with the iPhone 17 Pro Max while heading to the Moon
  • How NASA approved the iPhone 17 Pro Max for astronauts on Artemis II
  • Aqara W200 launched with Apple's Adaptive Temperature support
  • Use Adaptive Temperature and Clean Energy Guidance on iPhone – Apple Support
  • Mac Studio delivery is '4-5 months' away after Apple removed the 512GB option
  • Apple is facing supply chain issues due to MacBook Neo demand exceeding expectations
  • MacBook Neo is experiencing three-week delays at Apple; here's how to buy one earlier
  • New video reveals dummy models of iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Fold
  • iPhone Fold dimensions: Here's how the foldable iPhone compares to the iPhone 18 Pro
  • ‘iPhone Ultra’, the potential name for Apple's foldable, says leaker
  • The launch of the iPhone Fold may be delayed to 2027 due to engineering issues
  • The iPhone Fold is reportedly 'on track' for release this September according to Mark Gurman
  • iOS 27: Apple will allow integration of Claude and other AI chatbot apps with Siri