Episode Details

Does the fact that a recent evaluation placing the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera in fourth place behind some competitors really matter? Dave Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet talk about having the camera as part of a phone that you want to use. as well as just how close the rankings were. The panel has thoughts on Oprah Winfrey buying back the rights to a documentary about her life and the effect of Apple putting a budget on future movie projects.

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Chapters:

00:00 iPhone Camera Rankings 03:34 Ecosystem Matters 4:43 Oprah's Documentary Rights 11:59 Apple's Film Budget 21:07 Popcorn Business Model

Links:

Cameras on iPhone 16 Pro Max are fourth-best in the world https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/09/23/cameras-on-iphone-16-pro-max-are-fourth-best-in-the-world

DXoMark - Apple iPone 16 Pro Max https://www.dxomark.com/smartphones/Apple/iPhone-16-Pro-Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera test https://www.dxomark.com/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-camera-test/

Oprah buys back rights to Apple TV+ documentary about her life so it never releases https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/09/18/oprah-buys-back-rights-to-apple-tv-documentary-about-her-life-so-it-never-releases

Apple spent billions making movies for theatrical release, it didn't really work https://sherwood.news/culture/apple-spent-billions-making-movies-for-theatrical-release-it-didnt-really/

Popcorn Perks Voucher https://www.harkins.com/store/products/popcorn-perks-voucher

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffga