It's holiday time and Dave and I both purchased Apple gifts for loved ones. We talk about our desicsion process and Apple's holiday return policy in case you need to return something. We also talk more about changes to iOS in Japan and if theose types of changes could happen in other parts of the world. Dave tells the story of someone who was completely locked out of his Apple account for no apparent reason and can't get anything back.
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With the holidays coming up, Dave and I talk about buying refurbished Apple products and whether or not we would do it. There has been a shake up at Apple with a couple of executives choosing to retire early next year. We have talked before about how great Apple hardware is, but 3D printing Apple Watches and the process they use takes everything to the next level.
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Thanksgiving is over and Dave and I are back at it! We have a great conversation about sharing some time with family over the holidays, a router failure and then dive into some big Apple topics. Apple's VP of AI is retiring (finally) and Apple is revamping the entire team. Another Apple executive is leaving the company for Meta—Alan Dye who was responsible for UI is leaving, although some are not dissapointed.
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Apple to Revamp AI Team After Announcing Top Executive’s Departure
Meta plans to launch a creative studio that will be led by former Apple UI designer Alan Dye
Apple’s Founding Papers Return to Auction, Could Fetch Up to $4 Million
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There are rumors that Tim Cook is getting ready to retire from Apple as early as next year. Many think the link was intentional to test the market to see what it thinks before making anything official. In Japan, users can replace Siri on their iPhones, something people in most countries would love to do. Apple's newest product, the iPhone Pocket seems to be a success.
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Financial Times: ‘Apple Intensifies Succession Planning for CEO Tim Cook’
Tim Cook retirement ‘leak’ is clearly a deliberate test of market reaction
Apple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025
iOS 26.2 Lets iPhone Users in Japan Replace Siri With Third-Party Assistants on Side Button
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Apple last week reported its fiscal fourth quarter, so Dave and I take a quick look at numbers and see where the revenue is coming from. We also talk about the reasons GM is ending support for CarPlay and Android Auto for future cars and reports that the next version of Siri will be powered by Google's Gemini.
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Apple's services divsion, which includes things like iCloud analytics Apple Music is now bigger than Walt Disney or Tesla. Dave and I look at tvOS and some of the things that have changed in that OS. We also talk about Joanna Stern's experience with a home robot, which seemed a little weird. Unfortunately, it seems Apple is moving ahead with plans to have ads in Apple Maps.
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My wife got me a pair of Meta Ray Ban sunglasses this week. I haven't had a lot of time to work with them , but I talk about my first impressions. Amazon Web Services went down this week and it took some of the biggest tech companies along with it. So much money and expertise all taken out because of one simple mistake. Apple's recently released products are availble for pickup now and there doesn't seem to be shortages of anything. Apple has been moving into live sports over the past couple of years with MLS and MLB, but now Apple has it's biggest one ever--F1. They will get the rights to F1 in the U.S. starting next year.
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This week, Dave and I talk about the new AirPod Pro ear tips and whether the fit is better than the last generation. We also talk about Apple's newest product releases, including the M5 iPad Pro and the M5 MacBook Pro. Then we talk about Vision Pro and the rebranding of Apple TV+.
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Apple Vision Pro upgraded with the M5 chip and Dual Knit Band
NBA broadcasting some Laker games in Vision Pro Immersive Video
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Dave and I chat this week about a reader comment we received on the recent episode about AI. With the new iPhone release, we discuss the advantages of iCloud for users. There are some rumors swirling around Apple’s CEO succession plan and who might be stepping up to the plate.
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I've had my new AirPods Pro 3 for a couple of weeks,so Dave and I talk about the sound quality and the quality of the new noise cancellation. Apple announced the artist that will play the Super Bowl halftime show and there is a bit of controversy with its choice. There are rumors of Apple announcing five new products, all due to be released in October—we take a look at each of them.
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Bad Bunny confirmed as Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer
Apple will launch 5+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming
Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Glasses
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Apple's recently announced products have begun to arrive. I recieved my new AirPods Pro last week, so Dave and I talk about the new noise cancellation and if there is any difference in the sound. We also look at the new AirPod tip sizes and if those make any difference. Dave tells us about a phone call he had with Apple Support that he didn't like very much.
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Dave got a chance to try out the translation feature on iOS this week. It's an app I've used many times during my travels to other countries. Apple did well again in this yeqar's Emmy Awards, and we talk about my favorite new product, the AirPods Pro.
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AirPods Pro 3 Use Acoustic Seal Test for Optimizing Sound Quality and ANC
iOS 26 can notify you when your AirPods case is running out of battery
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It was Apple's annual iPhone event this week where the company unvieled new AirPods Pro, Apple Watches, and a new line of iPhones. Dave and I talk about the product and give our thoughts on each one of them.
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Apple has announced its September iPhone event. Dave and I talk about all of the products we expect to see and which ones we'd buy. Meta is using a lot of books to train its AI dataset, but it doesn't have permission to use them all. It seems the company is using books, including 15 that Dave wrote, without permission. Android is taking a page from Apple's app playbook and will soon require all apps to be registered by verified developers.
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Five Things to Expect From Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ September 9 Event
Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers
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This week, Dave and I discuss the value of getting a new, but previous generation of MacBook instead of a brand new one. We also talk about Steve Wosniak and his views on wealth. Samsung is gaining market share from Apple in the U.S.—could this have anything to do with foldable phones?
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Morgan Stanley says Apple stock could be ‘turning the corner’
Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum
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We've heard about Apple looking at releasing an AI robot in the past. The rumors are back and they also include Apple's foray into home security and smart displays. Apple's rumored revamped Siri will supposedly allow users to take action within an app using only Siri voice commands. MacRumors has a list of Apple's upcoming products that Dave and I talk about.
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Dave's Apple Pencil died, so he replaced it with a new one. He gives us his thoughts on using it. Apple has committed more money to the U.S. as they partner with Corning to make glass for iPhone and Apple Watch in this country. ESPN is launching a new streaming service, but Dave and I are having trouble understanding how it's going to work for them.
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Apple increases U.S. commitment to $600 billion, announces American Manufacturing Program
Apple’s new $100B US commitment got it a 100% chip tariff exemption
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Apple rarely has sales, but Amazon does. They are offering $200 off a new M4 MacBook Air—Dave and I look through the options of other models and see what the best deal is. Apple Music has a new feature in iOS 26 allowing users to pin items to the top of the page. Apple is starting its Manufacturing Academy in Detroit beginning in August. We look at some of the details of that initiative.
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It was a sad week for me and many other music fans around the world, as we learned that Ozzy Osbourne died. Ozzy meant a lot to me and my music. I'll miss him. Dave and I talk about using captions while watching TV, and we take a look at AppleCare One, Apple's new device insurance subscription.
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Dave installed the latest beta of watchOS and found a new gesture that he really likes. I have one that I use a lot as well, so I'm not sure I'll change. Apple TV+ shows recieved an incredible amount of nominations for this year's Emmy Awards. The new tvOS now allows users to switch the keyboard to a grid, which is a welcome change.
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Cal Raleigh, man of the people, The Big Dumper, wins Home Run Derby
Apple TV lets you change your search keyboard from linear (one line, across the screen) to a grid
ChatGPT and other AI services are basically killing @Iconfactory
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The turmoil at Apple is not new, but what is new is how some of the companies top AI engineers are leaving the company. The latest was lured away by Meta, who have just invested $3.5 billion in its artificial intelligence projects. Apple's longtime Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, has announced he's retiring.
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Apple faces AI talent turmoil as senior Siri researcher departs
Apple Loses Key AI Executive to Meta’s Multimillion-Dollar Hiring Spree
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Dave got a new speaker assistant for his home... and it's powered by Alexa. We talk about how much better Alexa is than Siri and even throw in some comments about Gemini, Google's AI assistant (spoiler, it's better than Siri too). We also talk about charging one device off of anotherfor instance, charging your AirPods using your phone. And we look at some of the new features of Apple's new OSes.
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Have you ever shared your ETA with someone? Most of us have. Dave has a suggestion for how ETA should work in the future. We talk about the Apple's new design, Liquid Glass, and what drove the company to move in that direction for its OSes. We also talk about a new lawsuit that Apple faces over iCloud storage.
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Apple's annual WWDC was this week and there is a lot to unpack. We look at reactions from the keynote and dive into some of the announcements, like the new Liquid Glass interface, and of course, all of the new OS releases. There are some other featues that were announced as well, like AirPods translation that we'll talk about, as well.
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The podcast takes a little twist this week as Dave and I talk about our love of popcorn and Dave's new gadget to help him get the perfect batch every time. We also talk about some of the rumors surrounding WWDC and what we should expect from the keynote on Monday. One of the things that is supposedly changing is the numbering of all the OSes begining with this year's releases.
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