The boys are back together this week to discuss all things Galaxy Unpacked. Alex & Daniel share what they are excited for and what we can expect to see. Conversation then turns to the latest foldable form Honor (the Honor Magic V5), and their launch event that Alex attended, and how it feels. David then went into early predictions for the iPhone September event and how Apple's lineup could change this year with the introduction of the iPhone 17 Air, which then brought about discussions of the S25 Edge and how the Air from Apple could stimulate the wider thin phone market.

The product chat was extensive this week, but we still had time for YouTube, and there was a bit to catch up on with the Mr Beast AI Thumbnail Saga, which then prompted a wider discussion over AI in the Creator space and how it could impact what we do in the future.

Daniel gives an update on his MacBook Pro, and David gives him stick for it and plenty more on this week’s Minus Sixteen!

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:53 Samsung Unpacked 2025 - what to expect

02:28 Alex & Daniel talk foldable wishes

04:45 Flips vs. Folds in sales

06:26 How true are the Samsung renders near an event?

07:57 The leaks & rumours…

09:25 Folds in everyday life

13:30 What wearables will be at Unpacked

15:26 What really happens at these hands-on events?

20:27 Embargo videos - are they worth it?

22:25 Honor Magic V5 (£1255)

26:13 The problems of shipping batteries

28:29 The new Nothing Headphone 1 - our thoughts

31:58 Latest rumours for the Apple September event

36:27 The iPhone 17 lineup

38:34 The thin phone trend

41:45 The improvements to iPadOS 26

44:42 Mr Beast drops a ball with his AI thumbnail app

52:34 Adobe’s march on AI

56:00 AI-generated content

59:00 A busy week ahead

In this episode of Minus 16, we were joined by Sam Beckman, so we took the chance to delve into the intricacies of the YouTube landscape, discussing the impact of the algorithm on video performance, the challenges of expanding content beyond our established niches, and the considerations we make when deciding to working with a sponsor or brand.

We spoke about the financial pressures creators face and the balance between passion and audience expectations and the various and unexpected roads our content journeys have taken us.

Daniel has finally taken the plunge and got himself a MacBook Pro. What have his first impressions been, and will he stick with it? Of course, we reflect on WWDC too. Was it a hit or miss?

Sam speaks about the differences between dealing with the App Store versus Google’s Play Store from a developers point of view. Oh - and there have been some massive chages to CapCuts terms and conditions that you should hear about!

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:14 Navigating content creation and audience expectations

04:08 Brand collaborations and view count guarantees

10:40 The business of YouTube

12:24 Navigating brand collaborations

14:17 Exploring new content: the shift in channel direction

17:42 The challenge of audience expectations

23:01 The evolution of influencers: from niche to broad appeal

26:41 Content creation: balancing passion and audience demand

37:27 The evolution of content creation

39:21 Changing lanes - the risks involved

40:15 Daniel’s MacBook Pro experience

44:06 Mac vs Windows

46:16 The future of tech and content creation

51:05 Reflections on passion and authenticity in tech

52:12 WWDC insights and Apple’s direction

01:02:38 The privacy dilemma: Apple's stance

01:05:25 The consumer's perspective

01:08:15 Developer insights: App Store vs. Google Play

01:11:25 The CapCut controversy

01:13:24 Closing thoughts…

David and Alex discuss the upcoming WWDC event and the anticipated features from Apple, including AI integration, a new gaming app, Live Translation, a significant overhaul to the UI, and the renaming of the OS. We also chatted about the new features and the very latest rumours about what to expect at the upcoming WWDC. Is this the most important keynote ever for Apple? The stakes are high!

We chat about Apple's current management and lack of innovation. With all the legal challenges and competition in the tech industry, what will the implications of these changes be for users and the overall tech landscape moving forward?

A/B testing of both thumbnails and titles is finally coming to YouTube, so we vent about what’s more important - the title or the thumbnail. And with VEO3 now out, what is the future for us as creators?

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Chapters

00:00 Navigating the challenges of content creation

03:11 Sponsorships and collaborations in the digital space

06:00 The evolution of YouTube channels and growth strategies

08:54 Balancing creativity and commercial demands

12:02 The importance of quality content and brand relationships

14:59 Future aspirations and strategic partnerships

17:59 Exploring new technologies and trends

21:06 Preparing for upcoming content and events

23:35 Apple's upcoming features and changes

26:12 WWDC 2025 anticipations and Apple's current state

28:46 Apple's management and innovation concerns

32:33 The impact of legal challenges on Apple

36:44 wMore WWDC ’25 predictions and user interface overhaul

40:35 AI integration and the all-new gaming app

52:15 AI battery management

54:24 Apple's visionOS-inspired UI

56:58 WWDC expectations

01:00:42 YouTube thumbnail strategies and a/b testing

01:06:55 The importance of thumbnails vs titles

01:11:15 AI’s impact on content creation

01:14:35 The future of AI in video production