
At Macworld Expo 2007, a journalist got hands‑on with Apple’s unreleased iPhone, noting its rarity and the tactile allure of its multi‑touch display. The piece highlighted that only a handful of devices existed six months before the official launch, underscoring the buzz surrounding Apple’s entry into mobile. The author’s vivid description captured the excitement that would soon reshape the smartphone market.

Clockwise 647 covers Apple’s upcoming MacBook Neo, potential USB‑C setbacks, LEGO’s Smart Bricks launch, and the controversy around loot boxes. The hosts debate who benefits from the Neo’s specs, warn about cable compatibility issues, assess the educational value of programmable...