Description: The boys are back after a month-long break. They are rejoined by Sam Beckman, creator with over 500k subs and an Android juggernaut. The discussion kicks off with Pixel 10 chat, and before any hardware discussions take place, they discuss the event and whether or not the direction Google took was right. The discussion around the Pixel turned to why Google is limiting their hardware, and there was chat around whether or not it was a strategy move from Google to ensure it doesn't overtake Samsung and other competitors in the Android Space.

Alex & David went to the Honor Magic V5 event this week and gave their impressions on the hardware and software. It started a broader discussion over foldables and whether Google did enough with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

It's coming into Apple season, so the boys discussed the Apple event and looked at what Apple could launch and the rumoured changes to the iPhone 17 series.

The podcast then pivoted to YouTube chat. There have been some new scams going around creators’ inboxes at the moment, so the boys all shared stories and caution to any creators out there.

YouTube has introduced a new Hype feature, where viewers can assign Hype points to creators, and it is supposed to help boost viewership and let other viewers know they should watch it. The boys discuss the impact that could have on their channels and what the actual purpose of something like this is for.

We finished off by picking Sam Beckman’s brain in relation to his content strategy on platforms outside of YouTube, and he shared his wisdom on how he has grown both TikTok & Instagram.

It was a big one this week, all of that + much more on this week's Minus Sixteen!

Link to Reddit chat

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:05 Sam’s take on the Pixel Pro 10

09:20 Understanding Google’s deal with Samsung

18:56 Did Honor lie about the V5?

22:41 Were Google lazy with the Pixel 10?

25:20 Do we still need yearly upgrades?

26:40 Honors year-on-year improvements

27:57 Apple and Awe Dropping

30:25 Why have Apple changed their camera layout?

31:41 What reception will the iPhone Air receive?

33:00 iOS 26 improvements

36:10 The Apple rumour stories

37:57 Have events run their course?

40:31 Apple - the movie company

42:04 What is Apple’s play for AirPods

44:54 The move away from Titanium of the iPhone 17 Pro’s

46:20 Scams on YouTube

49:57 Sam’s close call with a Sony scam

56:57 David’s close brush with a scam

59:01 Hype on YouTube

64:00 Not prematurely dating your videos

66:00 Samsung’s $27,000 TV

67:00 Samsung and the Smart Home

69:00 The hot take on silicon carbon batteries

71:00 The skill of battery testing

73:00 Being active on various platforms

78:00 The art of making good Instagram Reels

81:00 Sam outsourcing editing

The boys are on fire this week. Discussion begins with iPhone 17 rumours and whether Apple are playing it too safe with their lineup of phones for 2025. This leads onto a conversation about how Apple have a hold over consumers and don't really have to push smartphone technology far anymore due to the fact that people just blindly buy them anyway.

But with Samsung's new foldable lineup out, the boys chat about how this is the first time a foldable can be recommended to the general consumer and beyond the tech bubble. The sleeker design, more natural cover screen ratio and improved main camera all lend themselves to being the perfect phone for Apple users to switch to.

Alex got a new M4 MacBook Air and spoke of how the M4 chip really surprised him in the lightweight package, and the boys generally discuss how Apple's computers over some of the best value for money to performance ratio of any laptops out there.

Leak culture was up next, and the boys weigh in on Apple vs Jon Prosser and how leak culture has influenced content creation in general. David takes a dig at how no one actually cares about Samsung to leak, Daniel loves his MacBook Pro, and Alex tells Samsung how to fix the Fold 8.

All that and more on this week’s Minus Sixteen!

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:50 iPhone 17 leaks & rumours

09:42 The Apple ecosystem - does it work?

12:51 Apple’s services - the hidden winner

14:25 Will the Fold 7 be enough to convince iPhone users to switch?

17:35 Apple Care 1

18:33 Alex and his S24 battery issues

22:30 How much better can Apple make a foldable phone?

23:51 The floors on the Fold 7

29:00 Are we ready to spend £2000 on a phone?

31:50 The M4 MacBook Air

35:45 Apple and its 256GB storage issue

36:40 Daniel & his MacBook Pro story

43:03 Working and editing from an external SSD

45:05 Apple’s Q3 results

48:30 The Jon Prosser leak story - our thoughts

53:10 Did Jon Prosser offer money in exchange for leaks?

55:11 Thoughts on large companies suing individuals/

56:20 In Apple’s defence…

58:35 Daniel’s experience of NDA’s

63:00 Samsung is closing some loopholes

64:00 Dyson secrets

65:00 The iPhone 17 is out in the wild

The boys are back to talk all things Samsung. Two weeks post Galaxy Unpacked, the boys have a lot to...well..unpack as each of them got to experience what Samsung had to announce in their own special ways.

Alex & Daniel give their first-hand account of using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for the past 2 weeks, whilst David discusses his first time at a Samsung event and getting to see how Samsung have innovated in the Foldable space.

It pondered a larger question around whether Apple are bringing that excitement anymore into the tech space and whether they can consider themselves at the forefront of innovation anymore.

David rants about Apple while Daniel defends them (what world are we in?), and we get some insights into the broader tech world and how Apple infiltrates every space consumers live in.

Alex gives a warning about security as he fends off an attack on his YouTube channel. YouTube are FINALLY bringing A/B title testing, and views are inconsistent for the summer as people are enjoying the sun (even in Australian winters) instead of consuming content.

All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:53 Samsung Unpacked

06:09 Daniel’s trip to Korea

07:55 The S Pen drama

09:32 The Fold 7 highlights

14:27 David’s take on being at Samsung Unpacked

16:48 Battery life on the Fold 7 & Edge

20:45 Daily drivers

22:55 The real-life reasons for using a Flip phone

26:20 The Fold 7 rants!

28:05 Fold 7 missing the zoom camera

30:37 The price of the Fold 7 - is it an issue?

34:15 David’s Apple rant

39:51 Apple’s clever marketing technique

43:47 Pop culture coming to Apple’s rescue

50:21 No anti-reflective coating on the Fold!

51:00 Alex nearly got hacked! Be safe online, a PSA

53:26 Social engineering

54:00 David’s story about being hacked

55:15 Always check those email domains

56:45 A/B title testing

58:22 The downside of thumbnail A/B testing

61:00 The summer slump on YouTube

69:00 Using Modash to check fake followers

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

The Samsung S25 Edge, CarPlay Ultra and WWDC were all up for discussion on this episode…

Will there be a shift in smartphone design, as the era of thin phones comes back, and will they challenge the foldables? We’ve asked for change, and now we are finally seeing it, but what’s the Samsung Edge been like to live with? Daniel tells us firsthand.

Apple finally unveiled CarPlay Ultra, so David takes a deep look into that and gives us his thoughts on why car makers have been so reluctant to adopt to using it. And what’s coming at WWDC…we’ll cover that properly next time, but we have some early thoughts and predictions.

While Alex was on holiday, it gave him time to reflect on the phones he uses every day and what features make him decide what phone to reach for.

And what is happening with YouTube and views? They seem all over the place - has something changed, and what makes a video pop and take off?

We also discuss the balance between work and enjoyment while travelling, the significance of pushing creative boundaries, and the joy of connecting with viewers through our content.

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Chapters

00:00 YouTube challenges and content planning

00:10 Current tech trends and future predictions

01:55 The Samsung S25 Edge

06:56 The shift in smartphone design and consumer expectations

09:54 The future of thin phones vs. foldables

12:33 Real-world usage: balancing work and leisure

22:01 Navigating the mid-range smartphone market

26:50 Focus on usability in tech

27:52 Navigating the smartphone landscape

30:07 The arrival of CarPlay Ultra

33:39 Anticipating WWDC and iOS redesigns

37:23 YouTube trends and creator challenges

45:24 Experimenting with content strategies

51:31 The power of reflection in content creation

54:15 Learning from analytics and viewer engagement

57:08 Creating content while travelling: balancing work and enjoyment

01:00:06 Pushing creative boundaries: shooting outside the comfort zone

01:05:07 The joy of sharing and connecting through content

As ever, in this podcast, we set about discussing the latest developments in the tech world, first focusing on the upcoming launch of Samsung's S25 Edge.

Then we chat about the ongoing legal troubles faced by Apple. We look at the implications of Apple's anti-competitive practices and how these could affect the company's business model moving forward. Are the best days behind Apple, and what will now become of the App Store? The world of tech landscape is changing before our eyes, and we talk over the accountability of the big tech players, the dangers of monopolies and how they need to be policed, and the future of smart home technology.

Daniel visited an event last week showcasing the future of the Smart Home and how Samsung sees it playing out.

Then we touched on the challenges of content creation in the quieter times and how it actually allows you to expand your content portfolio.

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Chapters

00:00 Samsung's upcoming launch of the S25 Edge (we think)

02:15 Apple's courtroom drama

08:18 Apple's anti-competitive practices

11:13 Is Apple's business model at risk?

17:11 Apple: navigating legal challenges

20:01 The importance of big tech accountability

22:13 The dangers of monopolies

26:18 The Samsung Smart Home

32:31 Samsung vs. Apple

35:49 Making content when things are quieter

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