Apple's new HomeView smart display and redesigned Apple TV promise AI-powered experiences, but at what cost? Marc and Mitchell dig into the HomeView's multi-user face recognition, the Apple TV's price jump from $129 to $299, and why Siri's on-device AI still can't make a phone call without a three-second delay.

The HomeView, Apple's first dedicated smart home display, features a 7.5-inch square screen on a HomePod-style base with instant profile switching using facial recognition. Mitchell sees it as an accessibility product for shared household use — calendars, FaceTime, recipes — rather than an AI showpiece. Marc is less convinced, arguing Siri's persistent sluggishness makes the device hard to trust compared to competitors like Amazon Echo.

The bigger concern is cost. Apple doubled the Apple TV's price to $299, citing AI-capable hardware. Mitchell challenges whether consumers should pay a premium for AI features that don't yet deliver on their promise, pointing out that basic Siri commands now run slower than they did before the AI update on iOS 27. The hosts question whether Apple's late entry into AI is costing consumers more than it's delivering.

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With Apple's Pro event expected next week, Marc and Mitchell debate whether a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro is the product anyone actually asked for, or if consumers really want MacOS on an iPad. Plus, where Apple could expand next — from gaming consoles to bringing back the AirPort router.

Apple is reportedly adding a touchscreen and OLED display to the MacBook Pro lineup. Marc argues this is the wrong approach: consumers overwhelmingly want a full MacOS experience on the iPad, not fingerprints on a laptop screen. Mitchell agrees, noting that Apple's own iPad lineup made touchscreen laptops feel unnecessary. Both hosts acknowledge Apple could surprise them, but neither can identify the unique selling proposition that would justify this direction.

The conversation shifts to untapped product categories. Mitchell makes the case for Apple entering the gaming hardware space, arguing the Apple TV is already halfway there with streaming capabilities and Bluetooth controller support. Marc floats the return of Apple's discontinued AirPort routers, noting that Apple now builds its own modems and cellular connectivity features like number sharing across devices could tie into a home networking product. New iPads and potential cellular modems in MacBooks round out the discussion.

Would you buy a touchscreen MacBook Pro, or do you want MacOS on an iPad? Tell us what Apple product you wish existed in the comments.

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Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, hit the market this week starting at $2,000 and sold out within minutes. Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield break down the overwhelmingly positive reviews, the Apple Business ordering glitch that pushed delivery dates to late January, and what Marques Brownlee's endorsement signals about this device.

The embargo lifted on Wednesday, and the consensus is clear: the iPhone Duo is one of the most polished first-generation devices Apple has ever released. Reviewers praised the industrial design and the new form factor, with the only consistent criticism being that some third-party apps haven't yet been optimized for the Duo's expanded screen, a familiar growing pain from the early iPad days.

Behind the scenes, Apple Business customers experienced a significant ordering glitch. Business reps at local Apple Stores promised launch-day delivery, but orders were either delayed or deprioritized in favor of retail customers. Marc and Mitchell share their firsthand experience navigating the chaos and speculate on whether Apple deliberately prioritized retail stock over business accounts given overwhelming demand.

Have you gotten your hands on the iPhone Duo, or are you still waiting? Share your delivery timeline and first impressions in the comments. Like and subscribe for weekly tech coverage.

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