Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently in internal testing, and Apple reportedly redoubles its AI efforts. Also, T-Mobile and Starlink launch a seemingly better satellite connectivity offering, than Apple’s in-built SOS feature.

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Benjamin Mayo

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Apple unveils beautiful 2025 Black Unity Collection Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone/iPad wallpapers
iOS 18.3 includes Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users
iOS Decoded: Visual Intelligence Control Center shortcut, and more
Gurman: Apple taps new boss to help Siri and Apple Intelligence catch up with AI competition
Apple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games
Pebble reviving e-ink smartwatch with iPhone support, touting 16K custom watch faces to Apple’s zero

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New Unity Apple Watch band, upcoming iOS features, Apple AI focus