Topic: Iphone 13

Google claims its new "Willow" quantum chip solved a calculation in minutes that would take a supercomputer quadrillions of years, leading to a 6% jump in Alphabet shares. Meanwhile, Apple is marketing "Apple Intelligence" features for the holiday season, though critics point out the most prominent feature is merely the ability to create customized emojis. Market trends suggest some younger consumers are opting for refurbished older models, like the iPhone 13 mini, over the newest AI-integrated devices.

A host describes a common telemarketing scam involving a recorded message claiming to confirm an expensive iPhone 13 purchase from Amazon. The scam attempts to trick victims into pressing a button to "cancel" the order, leading to a fraudulent interaction. The hosts discuss the repetitive nature of these calls and the use of synthesized voices.

The hosts mock the marketing for the new iPhone 11 and iOS 13, which highlights "Dark Mode" as a flagship feature. They play a review from 9to5Mac explaining that Dark Mode makes the interface darker for use in dimly lit environments. The hosts find it absurd that a thousand-dollar device's primary selling point is a simple UI color change.