Apple gadgets, ranked
Episode
74 min
Read time
2 min
Topics
Product & Tech Trends
AI-Generated Summary
What It Covers
The Vergecast hosts David Pierce, Vee Song, and Allison Johnson rank nine Apple product categories from best to worst using comprehensive criteria including competition, value, and overall utility.
Notable Moment
Pierce reveals he ranked iPhone fifth originally, arguing the device has become boring and less innovative compared to Android competitors, sparking heated debate about Apple's flagship product priorities.
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