AppleInsider podcast discusses Apple's Sept. 9 event, conventional watch sales sliding, Samsung, more

This week's all-new AppleInsider podcast features Shane Cole and Neil Hughes as we talk about Apple's anticipated Sept. 9 media event. Shane talks about Alphabet and Samsung, while Neil reviews a DJI drone. Shane, Neil and Victor also discuss Sony robot dogs, and the damage caused by counterfeit products.

AppleInsider staff members Neil Hughes, Shane Cole, and Victor Marks discuss the top stories:

• Apple's rumored Sept. 9 event, expected to showcase "iPhone 6s," Apple TV, and potentially iPads
• Conventional watch sales slide after launch of Apple Watch
• Google spawns a parent company, Alphabet
• Samsung announces Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+, and Samsung Pay
• Samsung announces a Gear S2 watch, as we're recording the show
• DJI's new Phantom 3 Professional drone
• Ad-blockers, iOS9, and what it means for CPM-funded content

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Show note links:

• Apple expected to unveil 'iPhone 6s,' new Apple TV on Sept. 9
• Rumor: Apple to launch three new iPhones concurrently: '6s,' '6s Plus' and '6c'
• New video gives clearer look at display assembly purportedly for Apple's 'iPhone 6s'
• New video shows alleged 'iPhone 6s' shell with reinforced sides, lighter weight
• Leaked 'iPad mini 4' renderings again reveal thinner 6.1mm design, iPad Air 2 influence
• Conventional watch sales slide after Apple Watch launch, NPD says
• Google spawns new parent company, Alphabet, splits off side businesses into unique entities
• Samsung takes on Apple's iPhone 6 Plus with 5.7" Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+
• Apple Pay competitor Samsung Pay launching in the US on Sept. 28
• Review: DJI Phantom 3 Professional iOS-connected drone with 4K ultra-HD camera
• iOS 9 poised to be 'game changer' as ad blocking already costs publishers $22B yearly

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