Apple announced WWDC this week. The annual event takes place in June as it always does with an event in Cupertino and the rest being held online. One product we might get a glimpse of is Apple Goggles or Glasses, whatever you want to call them. Of course there will be lots of inf … | Continue reading
Many companies have been laying off employees over the past few months. We look at some of those companies, more layoffs that are coming and what Apple is doing to try to avoid laying off any of its employees. We also talk about YouTube TV's price hike, what you get in Hulu and D … | Continue reading
Apple is trying to change the way you can shop for an iPhone by allowing you to connect one-on-one with an Apple specialists over video. They will walk you through the features and help you choose the iPhone that's right for you. We also talk about Apple’s mixed-reality headset a … | Continue reading
Apple released a new Yellow iPhone, so Dave and I talk about whether we would get this one just for the color. We also discuss what our favorite color iPhone would be if they made it. There are rumors that a new iMac model is on the way and if we like the machine compared to othe … | Continue reading
Apple has permanently closed a store in Charlotte, North Carolina after multiple shooting incidents in the area. Thieves in NYC have come up with some interesting ways to steal your iPhone and gain access to all of your information before you can enact any safety measures. Oh, an … | Continue reading
The best part of the Super Bowl for some people is the ads, not the game itself. This year was no different, so Dave and I talk about some of our favorite ads from the event. We also talk about our favorite half time shows of all time. Speaking of sports, Ted Lasso is coming back … | Continue reading
Apple reported its first quarter fiscal results—Dave and I take a quick look at the numbers, the products that did well and the ones that took a hit this quarter. We also talk about rumors that Apple may release a high-end iPhone Ultra and what that could look like. Google has en … | Continue reading
Texas got blasted with a four day ice storm this week, which left many, including me, housebound for days. Apple released details of its MLS season subscription this week. Dave and I talk about the value of the subscription and how it compares to other sports subscriptions on the … | Continue reading
Apple recently released a new ad with actor Timothée Chalamet promoting Apple TV+ shows and movies. It is one of the best ads I've seen from Apple in a long time because it gives you a look at all of the great content Apple has, but it's also funny and engaging. That's a hard thi … | Continue reading
It was a big week for Apple as the company announced several new products including MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and a HomePod. The Macs are all running Apple's new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which were also announced this week. If you bought a Mac Pro three years for $52,000, what do yo … | Continue reading
This week Dave and I talk about a new feature Apple added to its Map app to help users find parking easily near their destination. We also look at rumors the company is going to add touchscreens to it's Mac lineup and what that will mean. We also talk about a problem we all deal … | Continue reading
AirTags once again saved someone's luggage from disappearing as a woman tracked her bag traveling around town for a couple of days before making a discovery that is troubling to say the least. Apple unvelied a new AI audio book narrator, which on the surface sounds like a great i … | Continue reading
I stayed home over the holidays, but Dave decided to take a trip during the travel meltdown. He tells us bout his experience and how everything went. Dave also found a new sport called Chess Boxing—apparently this goes a lot further back than either of us thought. I've never had … | Continue reading
Apple is rumored to be working on a search engine to rival Google. While competition is good, it seems like a steep hill for Apple to climb because its search isn't exactly very good. Apple was bidding for the NFL Sunday Ticket, but pulled out of the bidding at the last minute, w … | Continue reading
Dave and I both started using Apple Music this week and had some things we liked and didn't like about the new feature. We also looked at some of the new features in iOS 16.2, the latest version of Apple's iPhone operating system. Because of new laws in the EU, Apple may have to … | Continue reading
It's been a busy week for Apple as the company made three announcements for its customers and developers. The first is Apple Music Sing, which gives users the ability to lower the vocals on a song in Apple Music so you can sing along with it. The company also made some encryption … | Continue reading
This week Dave and I talk about the new Apple Music Replay experience the company put together. Apple has always given users a list of their favorite songs, but this year they went a lot further showing you the bands, playlists, and stations you listened to. Dave picked up some A … | Continue reading
This week, Dave and I talk about some Thanksgiving traditions that we do with our family and friends. It's time for the World Cup again! We talk about the biggest sporting attraction in the world and which teams we are hoping for, and of course, Twitter is still a disaster, so we … | Continue reading
Apple announced pricing for its Major League Soccer package on Apple TV this week, so Dave and I take a look at what that means for consumers. We also look at what it could mean for other sports in the future. We also talk about Twitter checkmarks and Apple moving its chips from … | Continue reading
Twitter is going through some tough times right now, which led Dave to explore another option. We talk about what he likes about one of the alternatives that he's been using. Everyone knows that in order to use Siri, you have to say the phrase, "Hey Siri." But that may be changin … | Continue reading
Former Apple design chief, Jony Ive, gave an indepth interview to the Wall Street Journal this week—Dave and I take a look at what he said and what he is doing with his new company. Apple reported its financials so we discuss how each product category did for the quarter. There a … | Continue reading
Apple increased the price of its services this week, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, and all if its Apple One bundles. Dave and I run through the new prices and how much you can expect to pay moving forward. Dave has been using a new macOS Ventura feature called Stage Manager. … | Continue reading
It was a big week for iPad lovers as Apple introduced two new devices, one entry-level and one iPad Pro. The problem seems to be that there is some confusion with the lower-end model receiving features that many expected to be in the pro version. Dave and I also talk about the ne … | Continue reading
This week, Dave and I talk about how one airline banned the use of AirTags in luggage—or did they? It seems they flip-flopped a little bit on this as the week went on. We also discuss some of the new features available on the upcoming iOS 16.1 release, and Dave has an update on h … | Continue reading
Dave got his new AirPods Pro this week, so we take some time to go through the features and see what he thinks. Have you ever thought of the Apple Watch Ultra as a pickup truck? Me neither, but this has to be one of the greatest anologies I've heard in a long time. Joanna Stern t … | Continue reading
first came out—oh, how things have changed. Apple Music is now the official sponsor of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, stealing away the honor from Pepsi. Dave has put together some interesting facts about the Apple Watch Ultra that we talk about this week. This and a lot more on t … | Continue reading
Some people are growing taller—not naturally, they are having surgery to do it, which sounds awful! Dave and I also talk about Apple Watch Ultra after some of the reviews dropped this week. We also look at what the cost could be in you have to call search and rescue on your new i … | Continue reading
This week Dave and I talk about the iPhone 14 and some of the new ways it's connected to the Apple Watch. We look at a couple of new commercials and how innovative companies are trying to become to capture our attention. I also reveal my favorite Apple commercial of all time. Dav … | Continue reading
Apple held its annual event this week at its Cupertino, Calif. headquarters. There were a lot of products announced, including new Apple Watches, new iPhones and new AirPods Pro. Dave and I take some time to talk about all of the products, and colors, of everything the company an … | Continue reading
Pickleball is on the show for the very first time as Dave recounts a funny story from the weekend. We also look at what some of the rumors are for Apple's upcoming event, and what "Far Out" could possibly mean. An original unopened iPhone sold at auction this week—how much would … | Continue reading
Apple will hold it's anual event on September 7 in Cupertino, the company announced. There is little doubt we will see a new iPhone at the event, but we could see a few other products too. Regardless of what else is announced, Appple will want to the focus on iPhone. What happens … | Continue reading
What is the most popular social media platform and how much should we trust them? That's one of the topics on this week's podcast. We also talk about Daring Fireball's anniversary and Apple showing ads on its iCloud platform even though you may pay for it. Dave and I also play th … | Continue reading
Google is whining again about the green bubbles in Apple's Messages and the fact that the two systems don't work well together. Google wants Apple to give up its superior system and adopt a less secure system. Thanks to a listener of last week's show we have some more information … | Continue reading
Siri had a strange quirk this week that Dave found (of course, Dave found it) involving Danny DeVito. There are a few UI changes in iOS that have been discovered—Dave and I talk about one in particular in the music player. Adam Engst wrote an intereesting article about finding a … | Continue reading
This week on the show, Dave and I look at some of the new features of iOS, including some found in Messages. We also look at Mark Gurman's list of new Apple products he expects to be released, and some new features released in Google Maps. Oh, and CompuServe. This and a lot more … | Continue reading
Rene Ritchie has moved on from his YouTube channel to take a job with Google. Apple Music Sessions kicked off in Nashville with some country artists leading the way in the services new feature. Dave and I talk about some controversy with the M1 and M2 Macs, and Apple Arcade is ge … | Continue reading
Apple announced that its showed have been nominated for 52 Emmy Awards with Ted Lasso leading the way. One of its new shows, Severance, also had a good showing with 14 nominations. Apple is rumored to be in the lead to take over broadcasting rights for the NFL and could also be l … | Continue reading
Dave had a bit of a scare this week when his Apple Watch alerted him to a low heart rate. We talk a bit about that and the Apple Watch. Apple's newly introduced MacBook Air M2 is available to order on Friday, and Apple released new betas of its operating systems. One of the new f … | Continue reading
Happy Birthday iPhone! Dave and I talk about iPhone's birthday as well as some rumors of upcoming products, including a new HomePod that sounds more like the orginal than the mini. We also talk about the Commissioner of the FCC calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from th … | Continue reading
I finally got so fed up with Siri that I bought an Echo to use in my kitchen—but I only use it when Siri and the HomePod fails. Dave and I talk about how often that is on this week's show. Dave tells us more about the iOS 16 lock screen and some other new features he enjoys, like … | Continue reading
This week, Dave and I talk about some of our favorite new features of the OS betas Apple released at WWDC. There are some really good features that make each OS easier and fundamentally better for the user. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: Backbone: Go to PlayBackbone.com/d … | Continue reading
Apple held WWDC this week and to kick things off the company introduced new versions of its operating systems. Dave and I talk about the major new features in iOS, macOS and watchOS, as well as the newly introduced M2 computers. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: LinkedIn Job … | Continue reading
Apple Music recently started placing 40 second ads in its genre based radio stations, as well as in some of its playlists. Apple promotes the service as being ad-free, which it clearly no longer is. Dave and I also talk about next week's WWDC and some of the things we think you w … | Continue reading
This week Dave and I talk about the rumors of Apple bringing out a USB-C iPhone in 2023. We also talk about what a smaller Apple TV would like and what problems other companies have with those smaller TV streaming devices. This week Apple Music announced it will start streaming c … | Continue reading
Apple has officially discontinued the iPod Touch. Dave and I talk about the history of the iPod and why it makes sense to call it quits on the product. We also talk about AirPods Pro and Max this week. Both devices are rumored to be updated this year, but what does that mean and … | Continue reading
Apple reported its fiscal second quarter results this week. Dave and I talk about the money and how each product category did once all the numbers were in. We also talk about Sony's new headphones and the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Apple's AirTags are in the news again this wee … | Continue reading
It's no surprise that iPhone 14 rumors are already making the rounds, so Dave and I talk about some of the more interesting ones that have come out. Apple's self service repair program is now available. Dave and I have very different views on the program as we discuss in the show … | Continue reading
Netflix seems to be in a bit of trouble if its recent earnings are any indication. Dave and I discuss what we think could be the cause of the company's drop in subscribers. We also talk about the frustration among professional Final Cut Pro users, and a new piece of legislation i … | Continue reading