Have you noticed on your Apple Watch that Live Activities have taken over your screen. I noticed this a while ago, but couldn't figure out what was happening, but Dave knows and tells us how to stop it from happening. Intel removed its CEO and is looking for a replacement—it's not going to be an easy task to turn that company around. How is it that a man named David Mayer can break ChatGPT—Dave has the answer.
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Apple has released its list of the most popular podcasts of 2024Dave and I go over the highlights from the different categories. Apple One is a bundle of Apple serives that you pay for monthly. Dave thinks that Apple is missing one service that they, and consumers, could benefit from. Be careful this holiday season, iPhone thieves are tracking deliveries of the device.
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Apple One is missing a key service that could really use some help
Apple Devices May Learn to Ignore ‘Hey Siri’ Command From TV Ads
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Apple has slowed production of the Vision Pro device due to slow sales according to reports released this week. Development of the next generation device has been suspended while the company looks at producing a lower cost version. Rumors of an Apple Hub, or HomePad, are gaining more steam, and BlueSky is back in the social networking circle.
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Report: Apple May Stop Producing Vision Pro by the End of 2024
Apple’s Find My enables sharing location of lost items with third parties
iOS 18.2 Beta 3 Adds New ‘Require Screen On’ Toggle for Camera Control
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Dave and I talk about using Live Activities on our iPhones and how it works with Dynamic Island, which is one of my favorite hardware features on the iPhone. We also look at the numbers from the company's fourth quarter fiscal results and how each product category did in the quarter. Finally, Dave looks at some of the new Apple Intelligence ads Apple just released.
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Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence
Live Activities are one of Apple’s best features, and they keep getting better
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As expected, Apple released a lot of new Mac models this week. iMacs, Mac minis and MacBook Pros were all refreshed with the M4 chips in additional to other changes. Just when you think I’m home, I show up in an expected location to record this week’s podcast.
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Apple introduces new iMac supercharged by M4 and Apple Intelligence
Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence
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Apple said on Thursday that next week will be big for the Mac. We expect new M4 Macs to be released, but we're not quite sure which models will be upgraded. A number of people were invited to LA for a hands-on experience, but we'll have to wait for more details. Apple executives are disputing the fact they are behind in AI, which seems silly considering how far they are behind in AI. Apple released the next beta of iOS which includes Genmoji and ChatGPT integration.
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Dave and I talk about his new Apple Watch Series 10 and specifically how he charges the device. With the new version, Apple Watch seems to have changed the recognition of some stands on the market. Apple released a new iPad mini 7, so we take a look at its features and what we like. A new trailer of "Submerged" was released for the Vision Pro this week.
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Who knew that Dave was an actual pinball wizard? Maybe not the one The Who wrote the song about, but who knows! Apple is dealing with what could be the worst product leak since the iPhone 4 when that device was found in a bar. There appears to be two M4 MacBook Pros that Russian Youtubers got their hands on. There are a bunch of new products rumored to be released over the next few months—Dave and I take a look at what's coming.
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PSA: Install iOS 18 with Messages via satellite for your Hurricane Milton prep
Apple Potentially Facing Worst Leak Since iPhone 4 Was Left in a Bar
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use iPhone Mirroring on a Corporate Mac
Could there come a day when Apple licensed iOS or iPadOS and we got 3rd party iPhones?
‘Ted Lasso’ to Return to Apple TV+ as Season Four Allegedly ‘Confirmed’
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There are rumors Apple is getting set to release a new iPhone SE with the new model giving up TouchID. Dave and I were stunned to hear what an AI generated podcast sounded like. It was very life like listening to the banter of the two hosts. Dave talks about his likes of the iPhone Action button.
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Dave was one of the many people that upgraded his phone, ordering the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch. He gives us his thoughts on everything from the screen to the new camera button and how much of a difference he sees upgrading from an iPhone 13 Pro.
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You can adjust the lightness of touch required to fire off the Camera Control submenu
iOS 18.1beta5 Camera Control adds ability to switch to selfie mode
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The iPhone 16 is set to be available on September 20. Many people put in their preorders, but less than an hour after they started, shipping times were already pushed back to October. Early tests on iPhone 16 battery life are encouraging, and all of the new Apple OSes have been officially released. Of course, one of the big features that everyone is waiting for is Apple Intelligence, but it didn't arrive yet, but there is a schedule that shows the supposed times for its arrival.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max Shipping Estimates Now Extending Into October
iPhone 16 battery shows remarkable gains in Tom’s Guide tests
iOS 18 is available today, making iPhone more personal and capable than ever
Apple Intelligence Features Expected to Roll Out in This Order Between iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.4
Get temporary iCloud storage when you buy a new iPhone or iPad
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Apple had its annual iPhone event this week and released a lot of new products. Dave and I talk about the new iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, Airpods, and the new Apple Watch. Perhaps some of the greatest features of the event were in the health category. Using the Apple Watch, Apple unveiled the ability to detect Sleep Apnea, in addition to other features.
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Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month
Apple introduces AirPods 4 and a hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2
Dave and I explore another Apple TV bug and share another one from a listener. We also recap what we know about Apple's upcoming event on Monday, and Dave shows us how to find our Apple TV remote using an app on our iPhone.
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I found a couple of bugs in Apple's tvOS that have been very annoying over the last few months. They seem to have started after Apple introduced a new menu system in the software in the last version. Apple announced the date for its latest event where the iPhone 16 is expected to be introduced and based on the information we currently have, Dave and I look at the major differences between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16.
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I think this is the first time I actually made Dave yell on the podcast and it was hilarious. That comes as I give one of my final updates on my quest for a perfect cup of coffee. Has someone every told you about a feature in an operating system that you had no idea even existed? Dave and I talk about discoverability on the Mac. We also take a look at some of the new features in iOS 18.
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There are rumors of a new M4 Mac mini in Apple's future, which makes sense—this wouldn't be the first time Apple has used the Mac mini to lead off its Mac upgrade cycle. Users of Patreon are up in arms over Apple's requirement for the company to move to its in-app purchasing system or risk being removed from the App Store. I have an update on my quest for a good cup of coffee.
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The most dominant female athlete in America won Olympic gold — in wrestling
The English Premier League Will Ditch Its Hated VAR Offside Tech for a Fleet of iPhones
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Apple recently reported its third quarter financial results, so Dave and I take a look at the numbers to see what was good and bad about sales. I'm going to buy a new Mac soon but I'm not quite sure what I want just yet. Has Apple Intelligence lived up to the hype? We take a look at what's been promised and what's been released. I got a new coffeemaker last week—I could have gone a bit overboard with what I needed.
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Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record again to top off Olympic gold at Paris 2024
The most dominant female athlete in America won Olympic gold — in wrestling
macOS Sequoia Makes It Harder to Override Gatekeeper Security
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Dave and I are back after a few weeks off. We talk about my wonderful trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, get an update on Daves eye operation and dig into some of the new Apple Intelligence features Apple released in its latest developer beta.
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Here Are All of the Apple Intelligence Features in the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta
All of the Apple Intelligence Features Not Included in the iOS 18.1 Beta
Telecoms companies now using scambaiting AI systems modelled on Lenny
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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
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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
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Include Support for Formatting External Drives
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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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Apple Explains iPhone 15 Pro Requirement for Apple Intelligence
Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ Heads for Historic Box Office Opening
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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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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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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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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
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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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Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking
Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android
Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea spent weeks testing OpenAI’s new chatbot
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