Apple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, at least based on the number of chips its ordering for the upcoming device. Dave has some questions about the new iPhone that will determine which one he buys. Apple is getting an OpenAI Board Observer Role as part of its deal with OpenAI and Netflix is phasing out its cheapest ad-free plan.

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• Apple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, based on chip orders

• Apple Poised to Get OpenAI Board Observer Role as Part of AI Pact

• Netflix is starting to phase out its cheapest ad-free plan

• I was wrong about the new iPad Pro’s nano-texture display

Shows and movies we’re watching

• American Rust, Amazon
• Run, Lola, Run, Amazon
• Chance, Hulu

This week, Dave and I talk more about AI, including some thoughts from Dave on improvements to make Siri work better for everyday tasks. We also look at rumors Amazon will charge for the AI version of Alexa. There is an ongoing debate on how much RAM the new Apple Silicon Macs need to run all of its tasks, and a new iCloud option allows users to keep certain files allows downloaded to their devices.

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• Reuters: Amazon Is Considering $5 Monthly Charge for Improved Alexa

• New “Keep Downloaded” iCloud option

• iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Include Support for Formatting External Drives

• New ammo for the 8GB vs 16GB Mac debate

• Gruber on Apple Intelligence. Adding features, not products

• The Washington Post on Apple being late to AI

• Training Large Language Models on the Public Web

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Tunnel, PBS
• Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, HBO
• How Music Got Free, series, Paramount +

Apple rolled out its AI strategy at WWDC this month. Dave and I take a look at that, as well as, a look at what Siri will be able to do, and what it won’t do at launch. There are rumors of a new M4 MacBook Pro, which makes sense since Apple just released an iPad with the same chip. The requirements for Apple’s new AI strategy calls for an iPhone 15 Pro, which leaves a lot of older iPhone users out in the cold.

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Show Notes:

• Willie Mays

• M4 MacBook Pro Models Expected to Launch in Late 2024

• FTC Takes Action Against Adobe

• Apple’s AI rollout strategy

• Apple Intelligence

• Apple Explains iPhone 15 Pro Requirement for Apple Intelligence

• Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ Heads for Historic Box Office Opening

• The apps that Apple Sherlocked at WWDC 2024

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Hidden Assets, Acorn
• Under the Bridge, Hulu
• Erased, Hulu
• Hit Man, Netflix

Justin Long is in the news again, this time doing commercials for Qualcomm. Apple is still in the news for uts rumored AI releases at WWDC, but this time it’s for a partnership with Sam Altman and OpenAI to make Apple’s AI actually work. Netflix is ending support for older Apple TVs, so if you have one of those devices, it may be time to upgrade.

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Show Notes:

• Now Qualcomm Went Long

• Justin Long did it again. First Intel, and now Qualcomm

• Apple, AI, and Sam Altman

• WWDC AI announcements will spark iPhone 16 upgrade cycle

• Netflix to End Support for 2nd and 3rd Generation Apple TV

• Fake iPhone return scam

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Crime, BritBox
• The Woman in the Wall, Paramount+
• Loot, Apple TV+
• Trying, Apple TV+
• Drops of God, Apple TV+

Dave and I talk about his upcoming eye surgery that just scares the hell out of me. We also talk about Dave’s trip to an Apple Store to try out the new iPad Pro M4. Dave even figured out something the Apple employees didn’t know how to do—I’m not surprised, he’s a very smart man. Then we look at some of the rumors coming out about Apple’s iOS 18 surrounding AI features and Siri.

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Show Notes:

• New iPads are now available

• New Features Rumored for iOS 18

• iOS 18 general feature rumors

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Stax:Soulsville USA, Max
• Beach Boys, Disney+

Amazon is planning an overhaul for its personal assistant, Alexa. As part of the AI changes, rumors suggest the company is also going to charge users to get the new version to help offset the cost of development. Microsoft has said that its newest PCs are beating Apple’s MacBook Air in performance and battery life benchmarks.

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• Judge blocks the foreclosure sale of Elvis’ Graceland

• Comcast announces Netflix, Peacock, Apple TV+ Bundle

• Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle

• Amazon plans to give Alexa an AI overhaul — and a monthly subscription price

• AppleTV+ Wants to Pay Actors Based on How Many People Watch Their Movies

• Inside Microsoft’s mission to take down the MacBook Air

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Sing Street, Netflix
• Once, Hulu

Apple unveiled some new accessibility features this week, including Eye Tracking. The iPads announced at last week’s event are now avalable. The reviews have also dropped, so Dave and I take a look at what people are saying. GPT 4o was demoed and it’s absolutely incredible—unless Apple has something truly amazing at WWDC, they are going to fall really far behind.

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Show Notes:

• Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking

• How Apple Intends to Avoid Another ‘Bendgate’ Controversy

• Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android

• Apple Watch is the perfect golfing companion

• New iPads are now available

• Apple still isn’t done building its dream iPad

• Joanna Stern’s review

• Gruber’s iPad review

• Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea spent weeks testing OpenAI’s new chatbot

• OpenAI’s demo of “GPT 4o” is astonishing

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Dune Part 2 comes to Max next week
• Game of Thrones, Max

Apple released a number of new products this week, including new iPad models as well as some new software for its pro users with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. Apple also announced its quarterly financials, which Dave and I talk about, including products sold and total revenue. Finally, we talk about ACDC, but it’s not the band.

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• Eurovision

• Apple Second quarter results

• Apple’s Q2 2024 Earnings Call Takeaways

• Apple working on AI chip for data center servers

• Gruber on AI chips for data centers

• John Ternus as Apple CEO

• Wave of forced Apple ID password resets

• Logic Pro

• Final Cut Pro

• Apple introduces M4 chip

• Apple unveils the redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air with M2

• Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with M4 chip and Apple Pencil Pro

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Treason, Netflix
• “Wait, wait don’t tell me” podcast
• Let It Be, Disney+

Apple announced an event for May 7, 2024, which is widely expected to showcase new iPads ahead of the companies Worldwide Developers Conference in June. At the event, or perhaps in the next version of iPadOS, the company is expected to unveil a calculator app for the device for the first time. A wave of Apple ID password resets have plagued users, including me, over the past week or so.

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• Turn It Up!

• New US airline rules

• Apple announces Apple Event for May 7th

• Apple Finally Plans to Release a Calculator App for iPad Later This Year

• iPad Pro will be the M4, not the M3

• iPhone SE

• Wave of forced Apple ID password resets

• Should Apple Kill Siri and Start Over?

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Tokyo Vice, directed by Michael Mann, Max

It is a big week for women’s basketball as college star Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. As incredible as her college career was, some fans are outraged at her salary. Dave and I dig into how much she’s getting paid and why. My iPhone doesn’t connect to my new truck using CarPlay, so I can’t use Maps or Apple Music. This forced me into getting a subscription to Spotify and it has some really cool features. We are all looking (cautiously) forward to AI, but some of the new products are really bad. We take a look at one of them.

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Show Notes:

• Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. Some fans are outraged at her salary

• Spotify features

• Dumb comparison of the week

• Great Phil Schiller quote about Steve Jobs

• The AI Device Revolution Isn’t Going to Kill the Smartphone

• The Ai Pin

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Masters of the Air, Apple TV+
• Garry Shandling’s show & The Larry Sanders Show

The solar eclipse happened this week so Dave and I took a few minutes to talk about our experiences. The rumored iPad release date is getting closer—they may be released a couple of weeks before WWDC in June. The teen population has spoken—in a new survey, teens say they love their iPhones, but don’t like Apple Music or Apple TV+.

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• NCAA Women Beat Men in Finals’ Ratings for First Time—but Got 99% Less TV Money

• Microsoft Says Windows Laptops With Snapdragon X Elite Will Be Faster Than M3 MacBook Air

• New iPads Likely to Launch During Second Week of May

• Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Hit & Run, Netflix
• Fly Me to the Moon, Apple TV+
• Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale, Max

After stopping development of its car project, Apple is now rumored to be entering the home robotics space. It will be interesting to see what that will be in the future. The New York Times gave one of its reporters the task of switching from iPhone to Android—it went okay, but it certainl wasn’t smooth in all areas. Apple TV+ added a lot of movies from different studios to its service this week. They are all available for free if you subscribe to Apple TV+.

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• The Tropicana Hotel

• Apple Explores Home Robotics as Potential ‘Next Big Thing’ After Car Fizzles

• Switching From iPhone to Android Is Easy. It’s the Aftermath That Stings

• Apple TV+ Gains Even More Movies for a Limited Time

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Woman of the Dead, Netflix
• Loot, Apple TV+
• Girls State, Apple TV+
• Sugar, Apple TV+

Apple this week announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference. You can find out about the conference, which takes place from June 10-14, at the event Web site. Dave and I talk a little more about Siri and what changes we might see at WWDC. Apple has put longtime executive, Phil Schiller, in charge of defending the company publicly against its growing number of critics.

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• The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse

• Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference

• Apple Turns to Longtime Steve Jobs Disciple to Defend Its ‘Walled Garden’

• Movie Piracy App Tops App Store Charts

• Apple Users Targeted in Advanced Phishing Attack Involving Password Reset Requests

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Steve!, Apple TV+
• The Gentlemen, Netflix
• Silo, Apple TV+

March Madness has begun! It’s a big time for many sports fans, so Dave and I talk for a few minutes about it. We also talk about my continued frustration with Siri and why I’m so upset with Apple. If the rumors are true, Apple is expected to introduce new iPads soon. There could be a new iPad Air and Pro models, but not a new iPad mini.

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Show Notes:

• March Madness

• Siri and HomePod frustration

• iPhone 16 to Adopt Ultra-Thin Bezel Technology to Maximize Display

• Apple to Announce New iPads on March 26, Rumors Claim

• Quickly Toggling Closed Captions on Apple TV

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Tourist, Netflix
• The gentlemen, Netflix

Dave visited an Apple Store this week and got a demo of the Vision Pro. He takes us through the process of preparing for the demo and gives us his thoughts on the product. While there, Dave also spent time with the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air and gives us his verdict on which machine he thought was better. We also talked about my new hobby, cooking, and the hours it takes to make a sauce.

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Show Notes:

• Help Sarah Perez

• Taking Vision Pro for a spin

• Zuck insists Quest 3 is also a computer and not just for games in latest Vision Pro criticism

• M3 MacBook Air Teardown Shows Apple Fixed Base Model’s Biggest Flaw

• All the M3 Macs Still Expected This Year

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Reluctant Traveler, Apple TV+
• Who is Erin Carter? Netflix
• Pieces of Her, Netflix

Apple this week introduced a new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip. Dave and I talk about the features and the performance of the new computer compared to previous versions and compare it to the MacBook Pro. Rumors indicate that Apple may also be planning a 20-inch MacBook with a foldable screen and we talk about Project Tapestry, a new KickStarter from the Iconfactory.

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• How to Set a Default Music App on iPhone and iPad

• Apple unveils the new 13- and 15‑inch MacBook Air with the powerful M3 chip

• First Benchmark Result Surfaces for MacBook Air With M3 Chip

• M2 vs. M3 MacBook Air Buyer’s Guide: All Differences Compared

• Gurman: No Apple Event Planned for Upcoming iPads and Macs

• Apple said to be Planning 20-Inch MacBook With Foldable Screen

• Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Who Killed Sara? Netflix
• Steve Martin, Apple TV

Apple cancelled its long-running car project this week, leaving people wondering what will happen to all of the technology it invented and gathered during the last decade. The company also released a new app, similar to News, but focused solely on sports. Dave and I talk about if we would have a robot in our house and what we could use it for in the future.

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• Apple cancels electric car project

• Some everyday Items That NASA Invented

• But not velcro

• Vision Pro demand

• Apple Sports

• Gruber on Apple Sports

• Apple Vision Pro glass may not break easily, but it’s highly susceptible to scratches

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The killing, Hulu
• Ready Player Two, a book by Ernest Cline
• Griselda, Netflix

Apple reported another stellar fiscal first quarter last week, with good numbers in almost all product segments. Dave and I take a quick look at all of the numbers. We also talk about some different responses you get from Siri and Alexa when asking similar questions. Of course, the Vision Pro is still in the news as more people get their hands on Apple’s newest device. It’s turning out to be Apple’s most exciting product launch in years.

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• Apple reports first quarter results

• Meta’s Reality Labs loses record $4.65 billion ahead of Apple’s Vision Pro launch

• Apple Vision Pro arrives in Apple Store locations across the U.S.

• Vision Pro “Travel Mode”

• Apple says Vision Pro isn’t compatible with Bluetooth mice

• Don’t Lose Your $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, You Can’t Track Its Location

• Apple Vision Pro glass may not break easily, but it’s highly susceptible to scratches

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Chestnut Man, Netflix
• Liaison, Apple TV+
• The Grammys, Paramount+

The estimated sales of Vision Pro are above expectations and could signal a great start for Apple’s newest product line. Dave and I take a look at the numbers and some of the early reviews. People have been offering some help into my ongoing problems with the HomePod, but we’re not there yet. And Stanley ran into some trouble with its tumblers this week.

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• Apple Has Sold Approximately 200,000 Vision Pro Headsets

• Apple Vision Pro Review: The Best Headset Yet Is Just a Glimpse of the Future

• Gruber’s review

• Apple’s visionOS doesn’t let users rearrange icons

• Apple Vision Pro Battery Isn’t Hot-Swappable

• Stanley tumblers

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Star Trek: The Next Generation
• “The Greatest Night In Pop”, Netflix

Dave picked up a new drum set and is waiting for Christmas to end so he can set them up—he explains the extended holiday in the show. It’s a big anniversary for the Mac this week! Apple also released a new security setting to help users combat theft if their devices are stolen. We take a look at the rumored opening weekend sales of the Vision Pro.

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• Dave’s new drum kit

• Apple scores record 13 Academy Award nominations

• The Macintosh is 40 years old

• Apple Music will now pay 10% higher royalties to artists for Spatial Audio music

• Turn On This New iPhone Setting to Protect Your Money and Photos

• Vision Pro opening weekend

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Missing Kenley, Amazon Prime
• Reacher, Amazon Prime
• Thriller at 40, Showtime

This week, Dave and I talk about which streaming services we like the best and some that we could do without. We also talk about the trend to have exclusive viewing on streaming, like last week’s NFL game on Peacock. The Vision Pro is now available for preorder—will you get one? After losing its court case, Apple is making some changes to the Apple Watch moving forward.

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• Chiefs Dolphins game was biggest live streamed event in US history

• Peacock’s wild-card game likely just the start of the NFL’s playoff streaming era

• Vision Pro preorders start today

• Apple Announces Streaming Services and Sports Apps Available on Vision Pro at Launch

• Vision Pro Hands-On

• Apple’s Vision Pro Won’t Launch With Netflix App

• Apple adds new banner to Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 pages

• Can a Samsung AI Phone Beat an iPhone?

• Apple’s Vision Pro Won’t Launch With Netflix App

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Northern exposure, Amazon Prime

Macs can now inform Apple if any liquid has been spilled in the USB-C ports. So, if you spill something on your Mac and then take it in for service, they will know what happened. Preorders for the Vision Pro begin on January 19, with availability on February 2, 2024. Dave and I also talk about the corrective lenses you can get for the device. A man was mugged and had his iPhone stolen—the thief then hacked his Ring camera inside his house and began taunting him.

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Show Notes:

• Def Leppard drummer

• Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

• Gruber on corrective lenses

• Thief stole iPhone, hacked my Ring camera to watch and taunt me INSIDE my home

• How to lock your iPhone from your Apple Watch with a Focus Modes hack

• Clicks keyboard for iPhone

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Tehran, Apple TV+
• Fool Me Once, Netflix
• Mrs. Davis, Peacock

Apple Watch has helped countless people in emergencies over the years, including assisting a student call for help after carbon monoxide poisoning. Speaking of Apple Watch, do you know how to use Emergency SOS on your watch? Dave shows us how. The next iPhone is rumored to get a new “Capture Button”, which is different than the Action button on current models.

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• How Apple Watch helped this Delaware student call for help after carbon monoxide poisoning

• Do you know how to use Emergency SOS on your Apple Watch?

• iPhone 16 Models Rumored to Add Dedicated ‘Capture Button’

• How to Keep Listening to YouTube in the Background or With iPhone Locked

• Cannonball Run

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Crossfire, BritBox
• Slow Horses, Apple TV+
• Barbie, Max

We talked about it last week, but it has happened—Apple is now banned from selling its latest Apple Watches in the U.S. Dave and I talk about what Apple’s next steps could be to end the ban. We also discuss news that Jony Ive and Sam Altman are working on AI devies together, and the fact that more designers from Ive’s team at Apple now work at LoveFrom than remain at Apple. Apple has also decided to close its  Infinite Loop Company Store in Cupertino next month.

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• It’s now official: Apple is now banned from selling its latest Apple Watches in the US

• The Late-Night Email to Tim Cook That Set the Apple Watch Saga in Motion

• Apple’s iPhone Design Chief Enlisted by Johnny Ive, Sam Altman to Work on AI Devices

• Apple Ramps Up Vision Pro Production, Aiming for Launch by February

• Apple’s Infinite Loop Company Store Is Closing Next Month

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Wire in the Blood, Acorn
• Black Spot, Netflix
• Amazon Prime ads

Apple is preparing to stop sales of the Apple Watch in the U.S. after a decision by the ITC left the company with little choice. GM is putting its worst foot forward in trying to explain why it is not supporting CarPlay in future cars—this time they say it is for safety reasons. The Apple vs Beeper battle is still ongoing this week.

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• The Athletic joins Apple News+

• Apple Pausing Sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in U.S. Due to Patent Dispute

• Beeper vs Apple battle intensifies: Lawmakers demand DOJ investigation

• NordVPN app now available on Apple TV

• GM’s ‘Safety’ Excuse for Dropping CarPlay

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Echoes, Netflix
• Young Wallander, Netflix
• Collateral, Netflix
• The Innocent, Netflix
• House, Hulu
• Key and Peale, Netflix

Apple this week unveiled some new security changes for its iPhone devices. Specifically, if someone steals your iPhone, and has your password, they will no longer be able to change security settings without using Face ID. The Apple TV got a little redesign this week, as well, adding a new sidebar menu that should make it easier to navigate shows and channels in the app. Dave and I also talk about rumors of a new M3 MacBook Air and when we might see thos machines.

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• Apple Makes Security Changes to Protect Users From iPhone Thefts

• Verizon Gave Phone Data to Armed Stalker Who Posed as Cop Over Email

• Apple spotlights the top apps and games of 2023 on the App Store

• Redesigned Apple TV app elevates the viewing experience

• iOS 17.2 Adds NameDrop-Like Feature for Sharing Boarding Passes, Movie Tickets, and More

• Gurman: Coming this spring, New iPads, new M3 MacBook Air

• Apple cuts off Beeper Mini’s access after launch of service that brought iMessage to Android

• Apple’s official response to Beeper

• Gruber on Apple paying for the infrastructure cost of Beeper Mini’s messaging

• Shohei Ohtani contract

• BBC presenter apologizes after giving middle finger at start of live broadcast

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Special Ops: Lioness, Paramount+
• Killers of the Flower Moon, Apple TV+
• Fargo, 5 seasons, Hulu/FX

Apple this week released its App Store Award winners, most popular podcasts, and top books of 2023. You can also see your top played songs and albums of the year in Apple Music. Rumors from a couple of months ago turned out to be true—Apple will be looking for a new partner for its Apple Card and savings account. Dave and I also look at a story from a police department warning parents that Apple’s new NameDrop feature is unsafe for kids.

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• Apple unveils App Store Award winners, the best apps and games of 2023

• Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2023

• Apple unveils the top books of 2023

• Elon Musk responds to Apple and others who paused advertising on X

• Apple Ending Apple Card Partnership With Goldman Sachs

• Local Police Dept warns parents to disable iOS 17 NameDrop

• Police Departments and News Sites Spreading Misinformation About How iOS 17 NameDrop Feature Works

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Gone for Good, Netflix
• Stay Close, Netflix
• The Woods, Netflix
• Lesssons in Chemistry, Apple TV+

It’s that time of year again—Apple is starting to put out its holiday ads, which are typically some of the best on TV. Dave and I take a look at this year’s Thanksgiving ad, as well as some of our favorite Apple ads of all time. We also talk about the debacle at OpenAI as their co-founder and CEO got ousted this week. In addition we look at Apple’s hardware goals for the next few years and see what’s in store for consumers.

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• Apple Holiday ads: This year

• Dave’s favorite from 6 years ago

• Jim’s favorite ad

• Jim’s all time favorite Apple ad

• OpenAI drama

• Apple’s hardware goals

• HUGE addition coming to iOS next month

• RCS coming to Messages. No more green bubbles? Not so fast

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Shelter, Amazon Prime
• Before We Die, PBS
• Ted Lasso season 4?

Dave and I talk about Apple’s recently released MacBook Pro and iMac computers, and what we liked about them. We also talk about Apple’s recent hike in pricing for its media services and a general discussion on how streaming prices are going up across the board. When does pricing fatigue settle in for consumers? Apple may have some new health sensors coing out in the Apple Watch in the next year. We talk about how significant those are for the general public.

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• MacBook Pro

• iMac

• How Apple Made the Space Black MacBook Pro Darker Than Ever

• Apple Again Hikes Prices for Its Media Services

• Manslaughter arrest over ice hockey player’s death

• Another fire breaks out underneath L.A. freeway

• The Beatles Chart Their Biggest Hits Ever On A Billboard Chart 60 Years Into Their Career

• 3D movies showing up in Apple TV app ahead of Apple Vision Pro launch

• First Impressions: iPhone 15 Pro Spatial Videos on Vision Pro

• Apple Has Plans to Eventually, Maybe Revolutionize Health Care

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Blood, Acorn
• Baptiste, PBS
• The Killer, Netflix

Apple released a new Apple Pencil this week. It’s an important part of the iPad ecosystem, allowing creatives to use the iPad in a whole new way. Dave and I also talk about iPads and whether or not we would use a foldable iPad. We look at a new study showing what devices teens are buying and what they expect to buy in the future.

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Show Notes:

• Apple introduces new Apple Pencil

• The Foldable iPad

• Piper Sandler’s Annual ‘Taking Stock With Teens’ Survey

• Update on lower cost Vision Pro and Apple to update iOS while iPhone still in shrink wrap

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Annika, PBS
• Joe Pickett, Paramount+
• Longmire, Netflix