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Episode 570
Why the macOS Tahoe Menu Bar is the start of something big, Apple may lower the bar when it comes to an entry-level Mac laptop, and we try to parse the reasoning behind Apple's latest set of EU App S…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
We Need More Rock Stars
Episode 569
Can Apple buy its way out of trouble? We discuss the promise and pitfalls of Apple acquiring an AI powerhouse... or literally anything else.
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A Persona of a Bearded Man
Episode 568
The Summer of Fun begins with loads of WWDC follow-up, including some big-picture reflections on last week and a discussion of some of our favorite features in Apple's beta OS releases.
This episode…
Published on 5 months ago
Are We So Back?
Episode 567
Live from Cupertino, Jason has his in-person reactions to Apple's WWDC announcements. And in London, Myke dangerously installs betas while reacting to momentous iPad and Mac news.
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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
The WWDC Keynote Draft 2025
Episode 566
It's time for our 10th annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? Will there be a major redesign? What will the AI story be? We predict it all!
Th…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Scent of Humane
Episode 565
Myke and Jason debate the merits of Jony Ive and Sam Altman's big announcement and what it means for Apple, Tariffs continue to threaten iPhone sales, and Apple may have committed to smart glasses af…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
California CarPlay Road Trip
Episode 564
The future of CarPlay is here, sort of, as we break down Apple's sales pitch for CarPlay Ultra. Also, Tim Cook's India iPhone plan gets noticed, Apple and Epic go around again on Fortnite, and Bloomb…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Peanut or a Banana
Episode 563
We've got more thoughts about Apple's current policies and legal troubles, Eddy Cue makes some surprising statements under oath, and there's suddenly an awful lot of conversation about products Apple…
Published on 6 months ago
Let's Break the Law
Episode 562
We break down Apple's failure in U.S. District Court and what it means for the future of Apple's policies, corporate culture, corporate executives, and bottom line. Also (awkward!) we discuss Apple's…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
International Intrigue
Episode 561
Apple tiptoes a line between the U.S., China, and India, while Europe hits back with a big fine. Is the solution to the iPad's high-end malaise... the Mac menu bar? And for Google, no thermostat is f…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago