iPhone 13 "Confirmed"?! NOPE
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A rant and a Q&A! Twitter: twitter.com Daft Punk Epilogue: youtu.be EverythingApplePro video: youtu.be Mechanical keyboard video: youtu.be NASA video: youtu.be MKBHD Merch: shop.mkbhd.com Tech I'm using right now: amazon.com Intro Track: youtube.com Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: goo.gl ~ twitter.com @MKBHD @MKBHD
In the opening segment, Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, pivots from a calm intro to a full on rant about how the term confirmed has become overused in tech reporting, especially around iPhone rumors. He cites a Forbes article claiming iPhone 13 upgrades are confirmed, arguing that nothing about the new model is officially confirmed until Apple takes the stage in September. He credits regular leak visuals from EverythingApplePro and Max Weinbach, but warns against treating those leaks as gospel. The discussion then shifts to the broader ecosystem of rumor culture, acknowledging that fear of missing out drives engagement, while emphasizing the importance of relying on legitimate sources and actual Apple announcements. The segment ends with a promise to provide a deeper Q&A sourced from Twitter questions, signaling a lighter, more personal touch as he moves into viewer inquiries and personal picks. Overall, the monologue frames the video as a corrective to sensational headlines and a sober reminder to distinguish rumor from confirmation while setting up a varied Q&A lineup.
Topics · technology · science · media · education · satire · communication
Questions answered
- What does Marques say about the word confirmed in relation to iPhone rumors?
- He argues that nothing is confirmed until Apple officially announces it on stage, and that many articles use confirmed prematurely to generate clicks.
- Which sources does the video caution against relying on for iPhone leaks?
- The video cautions against relying on outlets like Forbes and similar leak-focused videos that frame leaks as confirmations.
- What personal tech topics does the Q&A touch on besides iPhones?
- The Q&A covers topics including Daft Punk, mechanical keyboards, electric cars, and conversations about future tech like wireless charging.