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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.Relevant Linkshttps://yourtechreport.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Relevant Linkshttps://yourtechreport.comhttps://www.apple.com/iphone-duo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zoho's Chandrasekar LSP joins Your Tech Report to explain what it means for Zoho to land on official Canadian government procurement lists, including Ottawa's AI source list across all three bands. He introduces the concept of "intelligence residency" — the idea that in the AI era, it's not just about where your data lives, but where your AI learns.Being on government procurement lists like Supply Ontario's Vendor of Record means government buyers can work with Zoho without running a full RFP process every time. Zoho qualified for all three bands of Ottawa's AI source list, covering projects up to $37 million, by providing verified references of deployed AI solutions from the private sector.Chandrasekar breaks down a critical evolution in data privacy: beyond data residency and legal jurisdiction, organizations now need to consider intelligence residency. He compares it to someone reading a book on your table and walking away with the knowledge — the data stays, but the inference leaves the country. Zoho's position is that they host all Canadian data and AI processing in Canada and do not use customer data to train their own models. The conversation also previews Zoho's upcoming Municipal Intelligence Hub, a proof of concept for helping fragmented municipal departments share data across a single platform, from 311 systems to building permits.If your business or municipality is evaluating tech platforms, search Zoho public sector to learn about their government solutions. Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders on Your Tech Report.Relevant Linkshttps://yourtechreport.comhttps://www.zoho.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple's September 2026 event delivered the expected iPhone 18 Pro upgrades, new Apple Watches, and AirPods 5—but the real story is the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone. Marc and Mitchell break down every announcement, the Canadian pricing shock, what the Duo's camera system is missing, and whether a $1,999 luxury device is worth the leap.Mitchell kicks things off with a rapid-fire recap of the "iterative" announcements: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with longer battery life, faster processors, and better cameras (up $100 over last year); Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a new S11 chip and enhanced health sensing; and AirPods 5 at $149 with active noise cancellation, adaptive audio, live translation, and Siri interactions that previously lived only on the Pro line.Then the conversation shifts entirely to the iPhone Duo—Apple's foldable phone and the product that has Mitchell more excited than he's been about Apple hardware in years. Starting at $1,999 US for 256GB of storage, the Duo came in several hundred dollars below pre-event predictions. In Canada, it's a different story: $2,999 CAD, which is roughly $300 more than a straight currency conversion would suggest, likely due to tariffs.Marc and Mitchell dig into the form factor—wider than expected when closed, opening into a tablet-sized display with a cinematic aspect ratio. The front screen uses squared-off edges on the hinge side rather than the rounded corners seen in pre-event renders. Apple Pencil support, dual batteries for all-day life, and smooth open-close transitions where the front screen appears to "window" into the inner display all stand out. The visible crease? Seemingly nonexistent in the keynote footage, though both hosts agree hands-on reviews will tell the real story.The camera system is a trade-off. The Duo carries a fusion camera and 2x optical zoom—more than the iPhone Air's single camera, but missing the dedicated telephoto lens found on the Pro line. Mitchell points out that most users don't consciously track which lens their phone selects, so the real test will come with daily use.On the Apple Watch front, the Series 12's standout feature is audio intelligence—the ability to rewind and read a transcript of conversations you may have missed, which Marc compares to Doctor Strange's Time Stone. New health features include heart rate checks every five seconds, 24x more frequent heart rate variability measurements, and a redesigned Readiness app that combines activity, training data, and even Quest Labs blood work results into a single wellness score. Side-by-side with the Series 11, though, the hardware differences are slim. The Ultra 4 received notably less stage time this year, with Apple combining both watches into a single presentation segment for the first time.Relevant LinksApple iPhone Duo: https://www.apple.com/iphone-duo/Apple iPhone 18 Pro: https://www.apple.com/iphone-18-pro/Apple Watch Series 12: https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-12/ Apple Watch Ultra 4: https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-ultra-4/Apple AirPods 5: https://www.apple.com/airpods/If you like what you see, feel free to hit that like button; if you really like what you see, make sure you subscribe and hit that notification bell!!All the products we talk about are available, for the most part, on Amazon. Click here to view https://amzn.to/3oQuQkhSubscribe to @YourTechReport on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7gcftlvFollow YourTechReport:Twitter https://www.twitter.com/YourTechReportInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yourtechreportFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/YourTechReportEmail [email protected] YourTechReport on SiriusXM:#yourtechreport on SiriusXM: https://goo.gl/FCaXzNListen to YourTechReport Podcasts:#yourtechreport on Spotify https://bit.ly/4cJwGYc#yourtechreport on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mdFBqO#yourtechreport on Player.FM: https://goo.gl/zAtNYx#yourtechreport on TuneIn: https://goo.gl/nijyot#yourtechreport on Castbox https://goo.gl/T4w6Dc#yourtechreport on Spotify https://goo.gl/r5LDVy#yourtechreport on Stitcher: https://goo.gl/ZeSWnU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple's September event lands Wednesday, September 9, and Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield break down what to expect: the first foldable iPhone, a rumored home hub with a square display, and the big question hanging over both. Can Siri keep up with hardware that depends on voice control?Two brand new devices are expected. The foldable iPhone enters a category Samsung already owns, and the hosts compare notes on how the existing folding form factors feel in hand, what the rounded corners on the renders might mean for the design, and whether losing a telephoto camera matters. The home hub is the wild card: a display and speaker combo that reportedly recognizes each member of the household and pulls up their own calendar and contacts.That's where Siri becomes the problem. Marc explains why he still reaches for his Amazon Echo for basic tasks, even after running iOS 27 betas for months. Mitchell argues that Apple's wait-and-see approach on AI is no longer a harmless quirk. When an entire ecosystem is built to be controlled by voice, a weak assistant hurts the case for buying the hardware.Price rounds out the conversation. Memory and storage costs are pushing everything higher, and the hosts expect the foldable to land around $2,500 US before tax, with Pro models likely starting higher than last year. Would you pay gaming-PC money for a phone? Marc and Mitchell land on different answers.If you like what you see, feel free to hit that like button; if you really like what you see, make sure you subscribe and hit that notification bell!!All the products we talk about are available, for the most part, on Amazon. Click here to view https://amzn.to/3oQuQkhSubscribe to @YourTechReport on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7gcftlvFollow YourTechReport:Twitter https://www.twitter.com/YourTechReportInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yourtechreportFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/YourTechReportEmail [email protected] YourTechReport on SiriusXM:#yourtechreport on SiriusXM: https://goo.gl/FCaXzNListen to YourTechReport Podcasts:#yourtechreport on Spotify https://bit.ly/4cJwGYc#yourtechreport on iTunes: https://goo.gl/mdFBqO#yourtechreport on Player.FM: https://goo.gl/zAtNYx#yourtechreport on TuneIn: https://goo.gl/nijyot#yourtechreport on Castbox https://goo.gl/T4w6Dc#yourtechreport on Spotify https://goo.gl/r5LDVy#yourtechreport on Stitcher: https://goo.gl/ZeSWnU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.