455: ‘I’m Thinking X, Not X’, With Andru Edwards

Andru Edwards returns to the show to discuss Apple's big September event and their new products: the iPhones 18 Pro and Duo, AirPods 5, and Apple Watch Series 12/Ultra 4.

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Transcripts: Unofficial but surprisingly good (podsearch.david-smith.org/shows/11).

Links:

• Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” keynote (youtube.com/watch?v=39BalPDuTo0).

• Andru's YouTube channel (youtube.com/@Andru):
• Andru's iPhone 18 Pro review (youtube.com/watch?v=k-J3UZtZbMA).

• His Duo first impressions (youtube.com/watch?v=HTxGdXmbozQ).

• Andru on Threads (threads.com/@Andru).

• Yours truly's iPhone 18 Pro review (daringfireball.net/2026/09/the_iphones_18_pro).

• My take on the "Surprise and Shine" event and announcements (daringfireball.net/2026/09/thoughts_and_observ…).

• Apple's 2020 MagSafe Duo Charger for iPhones and Apple Watches (support.apple.com/en-us/111812).

This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.