Apple Tech Facts: Recent Episodes
Josh Leinen and Seth Crews
Our mission is to provide you with the latest Apple Ecosystem news that you will not get on a major headline from a very practical point of view and without taking up a lot of your time. We try to keep our episodes limited to about 30 minutes a week with new episodes published on Mondays.
In this exciting episode, we dive into the world of Apple's newest iPad lineup. Buckle up as we explore the groundbreaking features, stunning designs, and jaw-dropping innovations that have tech enthusiasts buzzing. Let's break it down: 1. iPad Air: The Train Ride of Possibilities - Picture yourself aboard a sleek train, gliding through a landscape of endless possibilities. The iPad Air, available in 11" and 13" sizes, lives up to the rumors with its Liquid Retina display. But that's not all—there's a front-facing camera on the landscape edge, perfect for video calls and capturing memories. - Immerse yourself in rich audio with landscape speakers featuring Spatial Audio and double the bass. Choose from four stylish colors: Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Grey. - The M2 Chip powers this beauty, while the Apple Pencil hovers, allowing you to see your strokes before they hit the screen. Starting storage options range from 128GB up to a whopping 1TB. And the price? A steal at $599 for the 11" and $799 for the 13". -- ### 2. iPad Pro: Crushing Expectations - Imagine a compressor squashing doubts about the iPad Pro's capabilities. The new thin design form factor raises eyebrows (and concerns about bending), but the payoff is immense. - Available in 11" and 13", the iPad Pro boasts an OLED Display with not one but two OLED panels (tandem OLED). With 1000 nits of brightness and Ultra Retina XDR, it's a visual feast. Nano-texture glass minimizes glare. - Brace yourselves: the M4 chip is real! A 3NM powerhouse, it's 50% faster than the M2 and even supports ray tracing for intense gaming experiences. - Apple flexes its Neural engines, years ahead of the competition. AI enhancements abound, and Final Cut Pro gets an update (though LumaFusion fans remain loyal). - Starting at 256GB, the iPad Pro still yearns for that elusive second USB-C/Thunderbolt port. 3. Magic Keyboard & Apple Pencil: The Perfect Duo - The new iPad Magic Keyboard is lighter and color-matched to your iPad. Function rows make creators cheer. - The Apple Pencil Pro introduces fresh gestures—squeeze and barrel roll to adjust brush size. Plus, it's now part of Find My. - Custom interactions and shortcuts enhance productivity. Yours for $129. 4. 10th Generation iPad: Affordable Excellence - The 10th gen iPad drops to $349, making it accessible to all. A reliable workhorse with a price tag that won't break the bank. -- Join us as we dissect every detail, debate the pros and cons, and geek out over Apple's latest offerings. Whether you're a casual user or a tech aficionado, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in now! 🎙️🍎✨ --- Disclaimer: All information provided is based on rumors and announcements. Actual features and prices may vary. Always check Apple's official website for the latest updates.
In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in the Apple ecosystem. Here are the key highlights: Apple has taken a bold step by allowing activation of used parts in repairs by both users and authorized service shops. This means that the self-service repairs now extend to authentic used Apple components. We discuss the implications for tDIY enthusiasts and the repair industry. Excting news for gamers! You can now download the Delta Game Emulator for iPhone and iPad. We explore how this emulator works and guide you through the process of downloading ROMs and installing them within the app. Check ou the plethora of YouTube videos available to help you get started. The Chinese government has wielded it authority, resulting in the removal of popular messaging apps from iPhones. What’sApp Threads, Telegram and Signal have been pulled from the App Store due to government orders. Additionally, Threads faces national security concerns. We dissect the implications of this move and its impact on user privacy. Travelers rejoice! airplay is now available in select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties. With approximately 60 hotels offering this feature, all you need to do is scan the QR code on the TV after connecting to the hotel’s WiFi. We discuss the seamless experience of streaming content from your device to the big screen. Mark your calendars for May 7th! Apple’s upcoming event promises exciting announcements. Here’s what we expect to see: 12.9” iPad Air(6th Gen): A sleek and powerful tablet with enhanced features. M3 iPad Pro: The next evolution in iPad Pro performance. 3rd Generation Apple Pencil: A refined stylus for creative professionals.
In this riveting episode, we delve into the latest tech headlines that have left the world buzzing. Buckle up as we explore stories that span wrongful police raids, corporate acquisitions, and the battle for smartphone dominance.“Justice Served? The Denver Police Raid”A 78-year-old woman’s tranquil home becomes the epicenter of a SWAT raid gone awry. Denver police, in pursuit of a stolen truck loaded with guns, ammo, and cash, wrongfully target her. The city awards her a staggering $3.76 million, but a jury’s dissenting verdict leaves us questioning justice.“Apple’s AI Power Play”Apple’s appetite for innovation knows no bounds. We dissect their latest move: acquiring DarwinAI, a Canadian startup specializing in compacting deep neural networks. What does this mean for on-device AI processing? Buckle up for iOS 18 and beyond.“The UPS Heist: iPhones and Macs on the Black Market”Meet Orville Beltrano, the rogue UPS employee accused of pilfering over $1.3 million worth of Apple goodies. iPhones and Macs vanish en route to customers, only to reappear on the black market. The saga unfolds, leaving us wondering: Can anyone be trusted?“Obsolete or Vintage? Apple’s Hardware Dilemma”Bid farewell to the iPhone 6 Plus—it’s officially “obsolete.” Authorized repair centers won’t touch it. Meanwhile, the iPad Mini 4th gen dons the “vintage” label. Repairs are still possible, but the clock is ticking. Is your beloved device on borrowed time?“Apple vs. DOJ: A Monopoly Showdown”The battle royale: Apple vs. the United States Department of Justice. Allegations fly—monopoly claims, blocked cloud streaming apps, and iMessage exclusivity. Will this case reshape the tech landscape à la EU’s charging port mandate? Brace yourselves.“Smartwatches, iMessage, and the Great Apple Debate”We dissect the DOJ’s playbook. Apple’s tight grip on iMessage sparks controversy. Third-party smartwatches face limitations. Are we witnessing a seismic shift, or is this just another chapter in the saga of tech giants?Tune in as we unravel the tech tapestry, one headline at a time. Whether you’re a gadget guru or a curious listener, this episode promises intrigue, drama, and a dash of Silicon Valley flair.Remember to subscribe, rate, and share! 🎙️📲💡
We’re unpacking Apple’s latest device drop. This month, we’re seeing the evolution of the iPad with the 11th gen model that keeps the classic design but amps up the power with a USB-C port and a chip that’s leaving its predecessor in the dust, boasting a 20% speed increase.The MacBook Air is soaring to new heights with the M3 chip in both 13.3” and 15” models, now available for order. Apple’s switch to flash SSD is a game-changer, addressing the M2’s speed bumps head-on.The iPad Air 6 is taking flight with an 11” and 12.9” redesign and the M3 chip under the hood. And don’t overlook the compact yet mighty 8.3” iPad Mini, maintaining its price point while packing a punch.Pro users, get ready for a visual feast with the iPad Pro’s 11” & 13” OLED displays, powered by the M3 chip.And for the accessory aficionados, we’ve got a redesigned Magic Keyboard that promises stability and style, the potential reveal of the Apple Pencil 3 with fresh customization options, and a USB-C revolution for the Magic Mouse and Keyboard.Plus, we’re talking TSMC’s 3nm chip debut and its promise of battery efficiency, and the M3 Mac Mini’s 10% performance boost over the M2 model.
In this week's episode it's the end of an era for many of us that grew up in the 1980s. We talk about how many active Apple devices there are in the world. It looks like iOS 18 is shaping up to be the update that we've all been waiting for when it comes to Generative Al. The M3 MacBook Pro hits the refurbished store on Apple's website. Apple confirms that the 27' iMac is dead at least for now.Apple is investigating a known issue with ghost touches on the Apple Watch Series 9 & Ultra 2.
In this week’s episode, we will dive into the release of Vision Pro. The status of the Blood Oxygen sensors in Apple Watches. We also get into the new features that you should care about in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS released earlier this week to the public. Time stamps0:00 - Intro1:02 - Vision Pro release8:03 - Apple Watch O2 sensor update11:13 - iOS 17.3 useful features and updates 18:30- Little known iOS 17.2 feature23:00- macOS updates and features24:00 - The status of Apple’s Journal App27:37 - WatchOS 10.3 features and updates
Welcome back to a brand new season of the Apple Tech Facts podcast. We missed you guys and we hope it’s the same for you. We have a whole new show lined up for you guys because that is what you deserve. Operation 1K is officially underway. Our mission for this year is to hit 1000 subs and we cannot do it without you. To move the needle forward, please hit that like & subscribe button as well as go follow us on IG (@appletecfactspod, Blue Sky (@appletechfacts, and X (appletechfacts). Now without further ado, let’s get into it. In this brand new episode we will get into what we can all expect from the company that we all love so much in what looks like as soon as March. It’s 2024 and for the first time in 12 years we did not get a new iPad refresh. This means that the oddly configured iPad 10th generation is the newest base model iPad that you can get. It looks like we also might be getting an iPad Air 12.9” w M2 chip. We also should be getting an iPad Mini 7 with a much more powerful A17 (same as the iPhone 15 lineup). Better WiFi. M3 Mac Mini same ports, same design.M3 MacBook Air 13” & 15”. These are going to be 50% more powerful than the M1 predecessor and a must upgrade if you are still using the Intel based Macs. - Vision Pro- AccessoriesAirPods w/ USB-C & MaxMagic Keyboard 2Magic Mouse 2Magic Keyboard (iPad & Mac)
In this week’s episode we breakdown our thoughts on the new AirPod Pros with USB-C. We dive into the new features on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. We breakdown the new iPhone 15 lineup and reveal what devices we will be getting and a little bit about which device is right for you.
0:01 - Intro1:10 - Google Inactive policy2:30 - What’s App HD photos3:11 - 3rd party repairs9:30 - Vision Pro & 3D movies18:01 - Apple breaks own App Store Rules for X18:49 - Apple’s Discovery Station23:25 - Goldman Sachs updates us on their Apple Savings account deposits25:50 - Generative AI Talk
In this week’s episode we give the rundown on why the iPhone may lose key features in the UK like FaceTime and iMessage. Due to a skilled labor shortage at the TSMC plant in Arizona, we’re already seeing delays in the 4nm size microchip. Spotify has raised their premium membership price by a buck. It’s Shark Week and they’re doing a deep dive into cocaine sharks. Elon’s obsession with the letter X gets read and we say our goodbyes to Twitter and say hello to X.
In this week’s episode Threads has arrived to battle Twitter. Be on the look out for Back To School discounts on Apple products. Apple Pay Later service is finally launching soon. Apple Photo Stream to end. 13.3 M2 MacBook Air gets a Bluetooth update. Our main topic we discuss the Apple TV+ shows and movies that we like and are currently watching.
this week's episode we run down all of the important details that you need to know about what Apple is launching in July. Our breakdown goes over in order of how Apple announced them at their WWDC event this year. We begin with the 15 inch MacBook Air and move to iOS, iPadOS, macOs, watchOs, tvOS, and the Vision Pro Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript
In this week’s episode the ChatGPT app is officially in the App Store. Matter 1.1 is available for smart home devices. Apple moves production of the iPhone on two fronts. We highlight bug fixes in the latest version of macOS Ventura. We get into our iOS 17 wish list now that WWDC 2023 is just two weeks away.
- Apple increases the trade in value across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineups. $20-$30 increase depending on the device- Also place the original iPad Air and Mac Display on the vintage list. Both items will be obsolete as of May 31st- Apple Pay expands to Guatemala and El Salvador- Apple reports Q2 earnings of 94.8B- AirTag credited with helping investigators locate 1.1M in cash stolen from armored truck. Tag was hidden in one of the bins of money- Apple released its first Rapid Security Response update.- Apple Music Live is coming back on May 10th with a performance from EdSheeran- Apple launches 20 new games for Apple Arcade - Titles include:CityScapes (SimCity), TNT Splintered Fate- Apple testing new Siri natural language generating feature starting with tvOS then the rest will follow- Apple will now help you find concerts and gigs in Apple Maps with the help of Apple Music/ Shazam- Google is going to start deleting accounts that haven't logged in for 2 years. Twitter is follow suite in some form- You may have heard already but the M1 & M2 iPad line up finally getting Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro.
In this weeks episode Apple takes another step in eliminating their carbon emissions by 2030. Kroger finally hops on the Apple Pay train. Sound recongrition has been activated.Apple now has a savings account that you can easily sign up for. Apple to release a new app at WWDC 2023. YouTube Music gains podcasts. Apple Pay Later is official. We introduce a new segment called Overrated or Underrated
Happy Birthday Apple! Seth shows off his new M1 iPad Air. Its official WWDC 2023 is set for June 5th.Automaker GM has bowed out of the Apple CarPlay game. Apple Pay Later has finally launch to some. In the deep dive of the week we breakdown the most important features in iOS 16.4 now that it is out as well as cover any bugs that you may be experiencing.
In this week's episode, Apple Classical Music gets a launch date of March 28th. We give you an update on the latest AT&T data breach. 5G is now available in Turkey. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus now available in yellow. You can now video chat an Apple Store Specialist on the Apple website. Be on the look out for iOS 16.4 update coming in the next couple of weeks.We give you a highlight of what you will be getting.We also advise on updates to the Podcast app usingApple Car Play as well as a discussion on our use cases for the product.
Looks like the AR/VR headset from Apple could be delayed until late this year. Apparently it was expected sometime this spring or summer.iPhone users that are also in the Google Ecosystem gain Magic Eraser ability through the Google Photos App. Google One costs $1.99/moWith Health being one of Apple’s biggest priorities in the last 3-4 years, one of Apple’s feature to monitor blood glucose levels without any invasive procedures has taken a step closer to becoming a reality as it has officially been moved into the “proof of concept’ stage of product development which means that they have only proven that it can be done and is merely in the ‘Idea” stage of development. We are still a few years away from this but nice to know that we have proof that it can be done on the Apple EcosystemYou can now get the MLS Season Pass in the Apple TV app. $12/mo or $79/yr for the entire season with an Apple TV+ subscription. You can add about $2/mo or $20/yr if you don’t have one.- Apple & Intel have stopped orders for the current sized chips at TSMC meaning new 3mn & 4nm chips will be coming to market soon. Apple owns 100% of the 3nm chips that TSCM will produce.
- Apple held its first invite only event of the year last week. Invites only went out to members of the press and influencers. The event showcased everything from Apple Arcade on Apple TV to Fitness games from the Apple Entrepreneur CampCar Play update is coming this year. Uber Driver App is coming to CarPlay.iOS 16.3.1 is out to fix a lot of bug fixes with bluetooth and HomeKit accessoriesPasskeys are coming to iOS 16.4 I think. This will replace current form of 2FA. No more 6 digit codesApple is expanding production into Vietnam this year and diversifying production. Tile announces new tracker anti-theft mode and $1 million stalking fine. To activate Anti-Theft Mode, users must submit and apply for an advanced ID verification process that includes a biometric scan to accurately detect fake IDs," Tile says via that press release. And there's more. Anyone "convicted in a court of law for using Tile devices to illegally track any individual without their knowledge or consent" will be fined a cool $1 million, the company addsYouTube gets a new head as Susan Wojcicki is stepping down to pursue personal passion projects. She rented out her garage to Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin in the company’s early years
In this week's episode and season finale we give you the news that you should be aware of. The HomePod mini is now available in 3 more countries. Twitter Blue has been relaunched yet again. iCloud+ gets end-to-end encryption. Apple bows out of the NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations. Apple Sing is official in iOS 16.2.We also update you on the iPhone 14 Pro shipping times. We also get into a little discussion on TikTok and more. We end the season with a recap of the Apple products that we lost in 2022.
In this week's episode we discuss the launch of Apple's Savings Account. iPhone 14 SatelliteEmergency SOS is already making headlines. iOS 16.2.1 is out so go and make sure you update your devices. LastPass gets hacked again this year. Apple Music & Spotify end of year Wrap Ups are now available. For the deep dive or main topic of the week we discuss what Apple Watch you should buy.
In this week's episode we get you ready for the holiday season by reviewing where and what to expect the best deals from on Cyber Monday and the rest of the season. We give you the tips for selling your old Apple products to help leverage the cost of some of the higher priced items. We also give you tips on shopping in places that you may not think would have great deals.
In this week's episode we cover some consumer spending related behaviors that vou should know about. We also discuss how the Matter Standard works with Thread technology. We also breakdown the key features that you need to know about in macOS Ventura.
In this week’s episode Twitter officially has a new owner. Apple gave us their Q4 Fiscal Earnings for 2022. The 1st generation Apple Pencil is being pulled from stores. iOS 16.1 is seeing issues with staying connected to WiFi. Tim Cook says we are not getting anymore hardware this year. We also give you the details on all of the features that you will want to know about in iPadOS 16.1.
In this week's episode we cover AirPods Max noise cancellation issues. Our opinion on Apple choosing to release the 10th generation iPad at a higher price point. Windows 11 gets some updates to include more Apple services. We also discuss what would/could happen if China decided to invade Taiwan and the impact that it would have on Apple's main chip maker. Ads will now be rolling out into the App Store next month. We also go over everything that you should know about iOS 16.1 now that it has officially been released to the public. Stay tuned for next week's episode on iPadOS features that you need to know.
In this week’s episode we go over everything that you need to know about the two new iPas that Apple announced on October 18th. We give you the details on the colorful 10th generation iPad as well as the M2 iPad Pros.
We announce the winner of our first ever giveaway, congratulations Tyler! We will soon have another giveaway so stay tuned. Now that the iPhone 14 Plus has been released to the public we advised on who should buy the $900 device. Meta has a massive data breach so change your passwords. Apple is adding another beloved iPhone to it’s obsolete list. Crash Detection triggering on roller coasters so beware. iOS 16.0.3 has been released to fix several issues. Apple’s iPhone modem gets a delay. Lastly, we go over who should buy the $250 Air Pod Pro 2s and when.
In this week's episode we get confirmation that Crash Detection on the iPhone 14s and new Apple Watches does work as designed. Apple Music hits 100 million songs. Apple has added another device to it's vintage list. Square's tap to pay for iPhone is now live in the US. We also go over a couple of Apple TV+ shows that we are excited to see new season premiers for. Dark Sky is officially not available in the App Store anymore. Intel comes out publicly saying that Apple did a very good job at creating their own microchip. We also get into the dangers of Apple's Self Repair program on the new iPhone 14 Pro models.
In this week's episode we have confirmation that Live Activities are coming to iOS 16.1. Starting now owners of the iPad Mini 6 and newer iPads will not be getting a new device upon changing out of your battery. iPhone 14 Pro continues to see strong demand but sees some 5G connectivity on the Verizon network. Apple Watch 8 and Ultra are released to the wild and are experiencing microphone related issues that will get resolved with a software update. Apple is delaying external monitor support for good reason. We also get new details about Stage Manager as well as discuss what exactly it takes to break the Apple Watch Ultra.
this episode we tell you all about the issues that Amazon Prime's exclusive Thursday Night Football game experienced on it's premier night. We also advise you on how long you could be waiting to receive your brand new iPhone 14 that you may have ordered on launch day. We also make sure to tell you about the issues that you may be experiencing after updating your devices to iOS 16 and on the new iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max upon receiving. We also dive a little bit into what Apple didn't talk about at the September Event and give you a general rule of thumb when it comes to buying a new iPhone this day an age with all of the content that everyone is uploading to social networking sites on a daily basis.
In this weeks episode will give you the rundown on Apple's annual iPhone September event. We tell you everything that you need to know about the all new Apple Watch series 8, Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch Ultra. We also give you the details on the second generation Apple AirPods Pro. Of course we cannot leave out the details on the iPhone 14 that was just announced and which one is going to be the iPhone 14 for most people.
In this week’s episode we are notified that Disney+ subscriptions are increasing including the PPVs. Update you Chrome browsers on iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS systems. The iPhone 12 No Sound Program gets an extension. WE pay our respects to Pixy. The next base model iPad has entered production and we discuss what we would like to see from the new iPad.
In this week’s show, Apple’s board of directors has declared a nice little dividend for Q3. iPhone 14 is being produced out of China and India which eases the supply chain issues. Apple rolls out a new Maps application to three new countries. Apple Care+ Theft comes to three more countries as well. We discuss what is on our iPhone 14 wishlist for features now that we are less than a month away from the product announcement.
In this week's episode we get confirmation from Chris Evans that he chose the iPhone 12 after retiring his iPhone 6s. The iPhone 14 gets a supply boost according to Ming-Ching Quo. iOS 15.6 & iPadOS 15.6 have officially been released to the public. What's App gets some feature updates in iOS. One of our favorite Apple TV+ shows gets renewed for season 4 already. T-Mobile settles lawsuit after last year's data breach. We dive into what if Apple had to shift their suppliers out of Taiwan.
In this week's episode, the M2 Macbook Air is officially available for order. We tell you how long you could be waiting to get yours. Amazon Prime Day may have passed but there is still some good discounts on Apple products out there. The iconic Clownfish Wallpaper has officially landed on iOS 16 device. Apple launches a 2 million dollar bounty program to crack Lockdown Mode. The EU passes major legislation that could alter the ease of how easy it to make a purchase through the App Store or return.
In this week’s news, Apple raises the price of their Apple Music service price of the student plan. Th NFL has narrowed it down to 3 candidates to land the NFL Sunday Ticket. Apple will stream all MLS matches starting in 2023. Apple’s Back to School promo has begun and we tell you what you can expect. Captain America, Chris Evans finally upgrades his iPhone 6; we discuss what he could have upgraded to as-well-as what iPhone most people should get right now or at the launch of the iPhone 14 this fall.
In this week’s episode we dive into the rest of what was covered at WWDC 2022 after iOS 16. We will cover everything from watchOS 9 and the new watch face animations to the M2 chip that was announced alongside the brand new designed M2 MacBook Air & M2 MacBook Pro. Apple also announced macOS Ventura and iPadOS which changes the way you will use your M1 iPad Pro with your Mac as we know it.
In this week’s episode, we give you part 1 on what was the amazing WWDC 2022 keynote. We cover the important stuff that you, the average tech fan should know all about. We begin with iOS 16 and all of the new features it brings in part 1. Next week we will dive into the rest of what Apple announced with the other OSs.
With two weeks away from WWDC2022 we go over what we expect to see as well as what we would like to see in the next major update for iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, and MacOS.
In this week’s episode Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter is on hold. Universal Control is fresh out of beta. iOS 15.5 is officially out to the public with a couple new features. The iPod has officially been retired. Samsung raises the prices on their chips. Kendrick Lamar breaks the all time streaming record. The EU could change the form factor of the iPhone as we know it.
In this week’s episode we update you on the global chip shortages. We also go over some of the quarterly earnings that Apple announced at their latest earnings call last week. The Repair From Home Kit is now live in the US. Adam Scott wins a webby. Elon Musk officially owns Twitter. Apple updates their response window for apps to be removed from the App Store. We also dive into the future of the modem that is in all of your iPhones, and other devices. Lastly, we go into the evolution of Snapchat with the invention of their latest and smallest product.
In this week’s episode Android loses market share to Apple. Air Tags prove to be crucial to finding your luggage. iPhone 13 is the best selling iPhone in years. It’s official, the HomePod is now worth more than when you bought it. Apple adds new DJ mixes to the music app. Apple has begun to remove outdated apps from the App Store. An early adopter of smart home and Homekit folds. In the main topic of the episode, we discuss all of the changes that are coming with Apple’s Wallet app.
In this week’s episode we get the confirmation of when we will have our next Apple Event. Apple’s iWork productivity suite gets a much needed update. Seth puts Last Days of Ptelomy Gray on award alert. Apple rebrands the ITunes Pass. YouTube ends experiment beta for PiP. Elon Musk buys heavily into Twitter. Apple accidentally leaks their next device. Apple leaves privacy coalition over concerns.
In this week’s episode we discuss why it was so monumental that CODA won an OSCAR. Apple has added another MacBook to the obsolete listings. You can now buy an M1 & M1 Max MacBook Pro on Apple’s certified refurbished site. Apple has released the next OS versions for hardware. Apple Maps get a much needed update to real time alerts. Apple Business Essentials are live. We break down who needs or should buy the brand new Mac Studio for $3000.
In this week’s episode the guys discuss changes that Netflix is implementing to grab new subscribers or upgrade current ones. What’s App will finally get full support in the next build for iOS 15. Apple racks up it’s 10th million dollar fine. Kaspersky on your laptop is now considered a national security concern. Apple doubles up the amount for top talent retainment. We also go over the details of the iCloud class action lawsuit that was just settled. In the deep dive we discuss browser issues related to Chrome and others in the Apple Ecosystem.
In this weeks episode the guys discuss Apple’s design issue that are currently plaguing consumers. Smart home standard Matter gets a slight delegate. Tile steps their game up on the privacy front. We also discuss what we’re currently watching while we wait on new episodes of Ted Lasso to arrive.
I think this week’s episode we discuss our feelings on mid cycle refreshes that Apple seemingly every spring. Along with a new iPhone 13 color we also get a couple new Apple Watch bands. With the MLB Lockout ending we finally have a start date for when Friday Night Baseball will begin. We also get into a little bit of VR talk with the Oculus being able to sync with your iPhone/Apple Watch Health data. - What are we watching/ what’s comingl k m - Friday Night baseball starts April 8 - VR Headset Oculas will sync with Apple Health data - Apple Releases Spring watch band band iPhone case covers
In this week’s episode we cover everything that you need to know about Apple’s spring event. Apple TV+ sports update, new iPhone 13 color. We also tell you what you need to know about the new iPhone SE and who it’s for. As expected we get a new iPad, and finally we cover the amazing looking Mac Studio.
In this week’s episode we go over how the tech community is going to be affected by the sanctions that have been placed and are going to be placed on Russia for their invasion to the Ukraine. With an Apple spring event seemingly around the corner with the latest release of the Apple eco-system operating systems, we cover some of the new features that you can expect as well as some of the known issues that they are currently experiencing.
In this week’s episode we discuss the T2 chip security flaw, how the NSO Pegasus group was caught, Apple workers preparing to unionize, could sports be on the way to Apple TV & TV+, Kanye West declines Apple Music offer for Donda 2 album, and Firefox & Chrome might break next month.
In this week’s episode we cover changes to Goldman Sachs customer service when it comes to disputing Apple Card charges. We also cover a couple more lawsuits that Apple is fighting against in court as well as other issues with the company’s classification of it’s former employees. Apple shareholders are requesting more transparency when it comes to apps being removed from the App Store. You might be seeing severe battery drain issues in MacOS 12.2.1. Apple also announces changes to Air Tags and the Find My Network. The Terms & Conditions loop that you are experiencing in iCloud is a thing that you cannot do anything about for now.
In this week’s episode we talk more Apple lawsuit decisions, the possibility of a spring event, Apple accidentally leaks their next hardware to be released, Apple Music trial period changes, and we introduce a new segment called: What are we watching. In this new segment we will discuss what we are watching right now on Apple TV+.
In this week’s episode we go over Apple’s record breaking Q1 results as well as a follow up on 5G expansion. Air Tag competition changes, and we go over some features to be released to the public in iOS/iPadOS 15.4 and MacOS Monterrey 12.3. In the deep dive Josh gives his initial reaction to the iPhone 13 Pro and recommendations for what phone to buy now if you are looking to do an upgrade.
In this week’s episode users see pink iPhone screens. Apple Car hits another roadblock. Apple pulls student/staff verification after two days. Prices hikes in Turkey. Intel to build chips in Ohio. Apple fixes a bug in MacOS Monterrey on Intel Macs. We also found out that Apple did consider a battery powered HomePod. White sound gets some air time. We also discuss the future of AirPods and the ability to shut noise cancellation off. In the deep dive we breakdown all the 5G related news that has been hitting the headlines in a major way.
In this week’s episode we get the first indicator that Intel could be on the right path to redemption after missing several deadlines. Apple is awarded another patent for their Apple Glass hardware. They also lose yet another M1 Executive to Microsoft. IOS 15.2.1 fixes a major flaw in the HomeKit app. Apple requires proof of booster shots for their hybrid work environment. Apple sadly discontinues the Beats Pill wireless speaker. IPhone 13 noise cancellation gets canceled. In the deep dive for the week we discuss the great green bubbles versus blue bubbles text messages debate and why it is a valid discussion.
In the season 4 premier of the podcast we get to say happy birthday to the iPhone. Apple is the first to hit another financial milestone. Apple loses the Silicon Lead. HomePod and HomePod mini gain an advantage over the competition, Chrome in iOS experiences bugs, and more in the quick new run down. In the deep dive we go over how we use Focus modes and how many we have.
In the finale episode of 2021 Seth and I go over the Apple’s smart speaker market share, AirTag stalking, Apple closes some stored for covid related reasons. We also discovered this week that there is an issue with WatchOS 8.3 and charging. 30 states working on getting Digital ID’s approved for use. In our deep dive we go over what to do with your old Apple devices and our first things to do with your new apple device that you just got for Christmas.
In this weeks episode we tell you a couple of useful things that are coming to iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, and MacOS Monterey 12.1 soon to be released to the public in a couple of weeks. Looks like we will be getting a new iPhone as early as Spring. Apple postpones returning to the office indefinitely, We also advise on HomeKit issues related to Roku devices. We also tell you who the most hated company of the year is. We break down the difference between MagSafe wireless charging and Qi wireless charging technology.
Quick News - Apple now offers customers AppleCare+ on repaired devices - Has to be less than a year old also gets inspection - Snapchat & Facebook have been using a “loop hole” to get around Apple’s App Tracking Transparency features by not defining what exactly linking your information means. - Coalition for App Fairness created by Tile, Spotify, and Epic Games to change Apple’s strict App Store policies. Their strategy is to lobby in Washington - Apple Music is now available on Google Home devices - Severe flaw in Java library impacts iCloud, Amazon, Steam, and Microsoft. The flaw in Java Apache Log4j library. The zero day flaw allows for devices to be taken over remotely. - Apple is being sued by ImmerVision for patent infringement on the wide angle camera that is on the iPhone 12, iPad Pro, and the 13 lineup - Apple rolls out firmware update for the AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max- Version 4C165. Settings, Bluetooth menu, Click on the “i” next to the device name, and look at the firmware version number Deep Dive 2022 Wishlist for all of Apple devices and OSs
Quick News - What’sApp for iOS add default disappearing messages with multiple durations features - Apple’s mixed reality headset to offer VR gaming, media, and communication. Mass production 2nd quarter 2022 with release to the masses most likely in the first quarter of 2023 - Tile purchaser Life360 sells precise user location data to nearly anyone. Self proclaimed “family safety platform” - More on this later - FTC sues to stop Nvidia’s purchase of ARM. M1 chip maker - Real time lyrics are finally available in Spotify app
Deep Dive How to start building your smart home tips, hardware, and costs.
In this week’s quick news rundown, Apple has delayed digital id’s in the wallet app until sometime in 2022. TSMC is expected to produce Apple’s 5G iPhone modem in 2023. Apple introduces a new Mac upgrade program for approved Business Partners. Air Tag competitor Tile, gets purchased by Life360. We also go over Android devices now getting iMessage reactions. In the deep dive for this week, we go over our picks for the 2021 Apple device awards.
In this episode we go over all of the Black Friday specials that you can expect from your favorite retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, and our personal favorite B&H Photo and Video. Gift cards are in abundance and so are the deep discounts. Follow us on Twitter: @appletechfacts and Instagram: @appletechfactspod
In this week’s Quick News Rundown segment iOS 15.1.1 gets released to fix issues with dropped calls on the iPhone 12 & 13. Apple expands the sound issue program to the UAE. Apple regains top valuation in the world. App Store ratings for Apple’s Podcast app suspiciously reach almost 5 stars. An Arkansas woman discovers through a notification on your iPhone. Apple to have employees return to the office on a hybrid work schedule. In our deep dive we discuss the future of Apple Car upon the announcement that it may not have a steering wheel.
We begin the show with a small discussion on the woes of Apple Music’s voice only plan flaw of not being able to delete a song from a playlist. We also discuss the benefits of product tear downs and rethinking them from scratch. Could a HomeOS system be on the way just in time for WWDC2022? Apple has changed it’s stance on allowing 3rd party screen repairs to be completed on the iPhone 13s. TSCM warns that the chip shortages could last until at least the middle of next year. How much has this cost Apple in the 4th Quarter alone? iPhone sales generate Apple 15M in 2secs on Singles Day in China. In the deep dive, the White House has shutdown Intel’s idea to produce chips in China in a move that could very well save the company.
- Facebook now branded as Meta with physical locations to come in the future for Oculus in a judgement free zone. This is the future of AR & VR like old internet chat rooms of the early 90s and huge for gamers.
- Privacy talk with toxic work environments, Google & Facebook seem to be the big offenders of this. - Apple TV shows talk,
- Tom Hank’s in Finch is released on Apple TV+, In "Finch," a man, a robot and a dog form an unlikely family in a powerful and moving adventure of one man's quest to ensure that his beloved canine companion will be cared for after he's gone. - Apple TV shows talk,
- Tom Hank’s in Finch is released on Apple TV+, In "Finch," a man, a robot and a dog form an unlikely family in a powerful and moving adventure of one man's quest to ensure that his beloved canine companion will be cared for after he's gone.
Quick News Rundown
- Dropbox and lack of no M1 support
- Battery drain and CPU usage is higher bc it’s still Intel based translation in the hardware/software
- Microsoft is now the most valuable company and not Apple
- Apple earned 1B in revenue every day this past fiscal year
- USB-C hubs not working on MacOS Monterrey
- Rebooting freezing during updates
- SharePlay available on all devices with 15.1
- What’s coming in iOS 15.2 & iPadOS 15.2
- Extended Emergency toggle is now 8 secs vs. 3 secs
- Privacy reports
- Security researching will find what’s being said about what is actually being done vs what is being said
- Black Friday preparation (Deep Dive)
- What to buy and not to buy
- Supply constraints
- Pre-holiday shopping
- In store rewards are going to be huge this year
- Apple Music updates to include better Siri functionality. New playlists for specific types of events (Play a Playlist command)
- New voice plan for Apple Music service - $4.99 later this fall
- HomePod Mini is now in Yellow, Orange, Blue starting November
- Air pods 3rd generation with new design and spatial audio
- Emphasis on dancing with them in
- Adaptive EQ
- 6hrs of listening and 5min of charging gets 1hr of use,
- Wireless charging to the case
- $179 available next week
- MacBook Pro M1 Pro Chip
- ProRes - 4K & 8K streams are way more efficient
- M1 Max chip - largest chip 7X faster and 70% less power usage than Intel chips
- MacOS updates for Pro level apps to include spatial audio recordings
- Gaming laptop optimization on the MacBook Pro chips
- 64GB RAM
- 14” & 16” MacBook Pro models
- Redesign
- Physical keys replace the Touch Bar
- Like the magic keyboard feel
- More ports as requested by most people
- HDMI port
- Thunderbolt 4
- SD Card slot
- Headphone jack
- 2 more Thunderbolt 4 on the other side
- Mag Safe charging in addition to Thunderbolt charging
- Display: Menu bar gets moved up to near the camera
- ProMotion - 120Ghz refresh rate
- Liquid Retina XDR display
- Updated camera - 1080p (about time)
- 50% charge in 30mins
- 21 hours of battery life
- Price: $1999 & $2499
- 8TB of storage internal
- 64GB RAM
- Silver & Space Gray
In this episode we go over the Apple Watch Series 7, native app reviews, iWork updates, Jelly-gate explained, Apple’s continued fight against theft and leakers, Apple has it’s first Apple TV+ series failure in Mr. Corman, Apple releases iOS/iPadOS 15.0.2 to the public with bug fixes; all in the quick news rundown segment. We cover the right to repair changes that are being made due to the release of the iPhone 13 and we also go over our favorite iOS/iPadOS 15 features with a breakdown of Focus mode. Seth also gives us the gift of two new dad jokes.
In this episode we bring you all of the details that you need to know about the devices that Apple announced at their September event. We breakdown if you need to get the new iPad 9th generation or the brand new redesigned iPad Mini. We also break down getting a new Apple Watch Series 7 or upgrading to a Series 6 or SE from the Series 1 or Series 3. Also, should you get the new iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro, or the 13 Pro Max.
FaceTime: Links that work even with Android Spacial Audio Voice isolation Wide spectrum audio Portrait mode Shareplay - suspended from initial release.
Messages: Image collages & Stacks “Shared with you” in news will surface items shared in messages. Includes photos, playlists and more.
Adds photos shared in the photo library but excludes ones you aren’t in the photo for.
Notifications: Tell others when you have do not disturb on. Focus on work, family, other things. This will control what notifications or which apps show on the landing screen.
Photos: Live text- identify and select, copy text from within photos. Even cursive or signs. Integrated with maps. Also works on objects in photos. Tap on a dog and see what breed it is.
Improved memories. Assign Apple Music to your photo memories.
Wallet: Unlock corporate badge Unlock hotel key Unlock car key Unlock home key ID card - Drivers License. Wow! - The first 8 states to allow this at launch are: Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah
Weather: Air quality Updated look to include UV index and barometric pressure Animated weather maps
Maps: Improved 3D “Globe” and City view Elevation info Updated colors Improved night mode Better road details like turn lanes and medians
AirPods: Conversation Boost (Pro only) to help with mild hearing loss Find my integration (Pro only) even in the case Spacial audio with Apple TV (pro only) Announce messages and notifications in Siri. Separation alert
In this episode, Josh notifies us that he’s all in on Apple TV’s See as part of the What’s new with you segment. We also cover the latest Apple replacement program for faulty ear pieces on the iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro. We also cover the upcoming iCloud+ feature that is coming to iOS 15 in a few weeks. We do a little Apple event speculation where Josh believes that we will not only have one event in September but also another in November. For the main topic we cover what would it take for you to switch to a different ecosystem other than Apple in-spite of Apple scanning your iCloud Mail for CSAM content since 2019. Plus another new Dad Joke from Seth!
In this episode we go over Artist like Kanye “Ye” West keeping his new album Donda off Apple Music but is releasing it to iTunes. We also go over what we think about the out of place Ted Lasso Christmas episode for data breach details of the T-Mobile customers getting hacked, altos odyssey review, a US Senate Bill that could require Apple to build a back door and our main topic of how to protect yourself from identity theft and how to be a better parent using your Apple ecosystem as a tool.
In this episode we go over how much Steve Jobs physical application and NFT application sells for as well as Ted Lasso season two premiere, Apple Pay updates, buy now pay later services, apple nears the top of the Fortune 500 list; all in the quick news rundown. For the main topic we discuss how to protect your self from online sales scams. We introduced a new fun review segment on Apple Arcade games.
In this weeks episode we give you privacy updates that you will need to know about. We also cover what Apple ecosystem devices that you should and should not buy right now.
In this episode Apple takes major steps to crack down on leakers, Apple expands universal App Store & Apple Store gift cards to Canada & Australia. There is ongoing negotiations to get NFL Sunday Ticket on Apple TV+, Google Maps updates their app enough to scare Seth. President Joseph Biden signs executive orders to promote competition in the Tech Industry and more.
In this episode we give you the quick news on where the home pod mini releases, global chip priorities, calendar app spam, there’s a major bug in iOS that breaks WiFi, and nearly 75% of Apple users are not excited about the iPhone 13.
In this week’s episode we cover our top 3 favorite features plus everything that you need to know about Apples Developer Conference. FaceTime gets major updates to compete with Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams, Shareplay becomes a thing, Apple Wallet gets an update to include different types of IDs. Updates to the Weather App and Maps app get needed upgrades. Airpods get proximity support for finding your lost air pods while they are in their case. iPadOS gets better multitasking support, quick notes, the mail app gets an update to hide and spoof IP address and much much more.
In this week’s episode we cover the 2016 & 2017 MacBook Pro free battery replacement, 2021 iPad Pro shipping delays. Apple launches an affiliate program for premium podcast subscriptions, and iOS 14.7 beta has been released to developers all in the quick news rundown. For the main topics we go over what we want in iOS & iPad OS 15 to be covered at WWDC in a couple weeks. We discuss Apple’s Dolby Atmos update as well as Google FLOC is launching to disrupt your privacy even more than the cookie ever did.
In this episode we fill you in on the latest 14.6 iOS update coming soon, App Store fraud prevention, Amazon Prime Day, Apple Stores opening back up, Air Tags get hacked, New M1 iMacs & iPad Pros are shipping out early, Apple fires their ad exec that they just hired all in the quick news rundown. We get into what is exactly the Right to Repair law and the details surrounding the Nixing The Fix Report published by the FTC.
In this episode we cover Apple Pay getting launched in Israel on May 5th, Spotify raises it’s premium prices to compete with Apple One services and Apple’s new podcast subscriptions, Apple reports their Q2 earnings, and we give you the rundown of our top 5 favorite iOS 14.5 features.
In this week’s episode Google Assistant will now let you find your iPhone. XCloud goes beta. Josh advises on the scam going currently invading Safari browsers. We discuss how the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone 5C was hacked. Plus, we get into all the details of the Spring Loaded event that you need to know including the following: Air Tags, Purple iPhone 12, new iMacs, iPad Pros, and more.
In this episode we go over iOS 14.5 updates. Oregon Trail & Monument Valley amongst others fantastic games have been added to the Apple Arcade. Apple patents deployable feet for MacBooks. Gazelle revives their trade in program. LG is officially out of the smartphone business. Apple versus Facebook privacy battle has officially ended. We also discuss micro virtual assistance with the arrival of Spotify assistant.
In this week’s episode we speculate on missing iOS devices in the Apple ecosystem. We also tell you why we don’t generally speak on leaked Apple information, the home pod mini has a hidden temperature sensor, Apple gets fined for not having the charging brick included with new phones, more on the global chip shortage, and what’s coming in iOS 14.5 soon to be released to the public.