The Vergecast: Apple's iPhone Duo, Apple Watch AI, Local LLMs, and Thunder Round

This Vergecast episode covers Apple's latest event, focusing on the iPhone Duo foldable, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and a discussion about running local LLMs on Macs. It also brings back the Thunder Round for quick takes on recent tech news.

■ Apple event and iPhone Pro
- John Ternus's first event as CEO and the iPhone Pro camera, chip, and battery updates
■ iPhone Duo foldable
- Pricing, displays, cameras, software, and comparisons with Samsung's Z Fold 8
■ Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
- New sensor array, health metrics, and Audio Intelligence features such as Live Rewind and Siri Recap
■ Local Mac AI and Thunder Round
- Macs for local LLM inference versus Nvidia, plus quick news on OpenAI, the Trump phone, Sony headphones, and an Ocarina of Time accessory

It is suited for listeners interested in Apple hardware, foldables, wearables, local AI, and weekly tech news. Viewers will get an overview of the products, features, and debates discussed.