Best OSX Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 442: Just Us on 2025 1:18:43

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It's the End of the Year Special! We're here to break down the 2025 year with all the goods and bads! Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Selina Ali - LinkedIn Links: https://macadminmusings.com/blog/2025/12/14/stop-working-before-everything-is-finished/ Sponsors: Iru 1Password Backblaze Meter Watchman Moni…

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#SGGQA 425: Xiaomi 17 Ultra Revealed, NVIDIA GPU Cuts, US TikTok Ban Avoided 2:33:32

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Apple and Google face regulatory pressure in Japan. TikTok might finally have a new USA home. YouTube bans channels for AI slop. Spotify's entire database was just copied. NVIDIA looking to squeeze gamers. Samsung announces a new chip. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been revealed. And we should take a moment to remember a techie who passed too soon. Let's…

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Episode 413: Holiday returns, Apple account lockout, and iOS 59:43

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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 compl…

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Episode 441: Device lifecycle management and buyback with Rippling 50:48

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Welcome to the podcast, Rippling IT, who are working on a novel solution for full lifecycle management related to the devices that their platform enables. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Selina Ali - LinkedIn Guests: Zaafir Kherani - LinkedIn Sponsors: Iru 1Password Backblaze Meter Watchman Monitoring If you're interested in sponsor…

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#SGGQA 424: Disney Invests in OpenAI, Apple Loses Payment Case Appeal, Samsung to end SATA SSD Business 2:24:25

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Verizon lost a small claims court case which might help others! Roomba's parent company is bankrupt! Samsung might end their SSD business. Disney invests in OpenAI. EU launches another anti-trust probe into Google search. Apple loses their appeal in their payments case. And maybe we could talk a LITTLE about this new phone on my desk... Let's get o…

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Episode 412: Refurbished gear, Apple execs, and 3D printing 57:03

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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…

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Episode 440: Making your own tools 1:21:02

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Neil Johnson's been building some incredible tools for Mac Admins of late, and we wanted to sit down with him and talking through Apple Policy Explorer and some others. What's it like building tools these days, where do you start? Who is the right audience to design for? We'll dive deep on his process here this week, as well as talk about what's go…

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#SGGQA 423: Musk vs the EU, Netflix and Paramount Want WB, Meta Glasses Delayed 2:42:34

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Elon Musk has declared war on the EU because of a small fine. Netflix really wants to buy WB, but Paramount might weasel in with a counter offer. Meta has delayed their AR glasses another year. The iPhone Air continues to flop. And we have to chat about this cute new tablet in my office! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Link…

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Episode 411: Router, AI shuffle, Apple Design chief leaving for Meta 55:55

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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 res…

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Episode 439: The history and present of SOTI 1:03:02

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SOTI is one of the Ur-management platforms, being one of the very first Android EMM tools on the market. How Android Management works is a unique experience to the Apple management ecosystem. We're here to learn more about SOTI the company, as well as what they're doing in the Apple Ecosystem. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Selina …

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#SGGQA 422: AI With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony's New Camera Sensor 2:38:24

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A study is out showing you learn better with traditional search than with AI summaries. ChatGPT might start incorporating ads. Memory prices are skyrocketing, and this is probably bad news for the Galaxy S26. Sony announced a new camera sensor. Valve's Steam Machine will be priced similarly to a mini pc. OnePlus 15 clears the FCC FINALLY! And we ca…

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Episode 438: Running a medical school on Apple 1:06:34

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What's it like managing Apple Devices in a medical school? Brian Atkinson of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine joins us this week to take us through the challenges of running their whole environment on Apple products. From Macs to tablets to even the Vision Pro! Let's dive in and take a look. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] …

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#SGGQA 421: On The Road! Let's Chat About AirDrop on Android... 2:31:10

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We're on the road! Keeping this week's show a little leaner. For the last Monday of the month, let's talk about all this AirDrop on Android stuff, and then we'll let the chat decide where to go next. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Z_ Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing…

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Episode 410: Tim Cook, Siri, iPhone Pocket 1:03:52

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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 se…

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Episode 437: Mac Automation in 2025 1:13:13

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Automating our work load is a given in IT, and there are a lot of tools out there to help you accomplish streamlined workflows and reclaim time back in your day. Something the Mac Admin Community excels at is its open source mindset and providing tools to others to lend a helping hand. In today's episode we won't be focusing on a specific automatio…

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#SGGQA 420: Tim Cook Stepping Down and, I'm Still Geeking Out on Steam Frame 2:36:09

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Tim Cook might be stepping down as CEO of Apple, while a court rules Apple must pay penalties on infringing Apple Watch patents. Trumps tariffs might be ruled invalid, which would cost the country billions. Roomba might be going bankrupt, which would kill all those robot vacuums. Google has some big plans for gaming, and will allow "experienced" pe…

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Going Linux #473 · Listener Feedback

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Bill and Larry both break things. Questions for the listener: In addition to MP3, should we have a second feed? If so, should it be OGG, FLAC, OPUS, or something else? Suggestions for Solitaire, website upgrades, community comments, episode topics, printers, running Linux Mint, and computers for running Linux. Episode Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux …

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Episode 436: Float like a Jellyfish, sting like a Bee 1:26:30

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Kandji has announced a new name, and some new products, and they are now Iru! Weldon Dodd joins us to talk about their move toward Identity, Cross-Platform Device Management, Security, and Compliance products. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Selina Ali - LinkedIn Guests: Weldon Dodd - LinkedIn Links: Pa…

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#SGGQA 419: Apple Pays Google for AI, Meta Earns on Ad Fraud, Vivo X300 Pro and OnePlus 15 Are Here! 2:35:49

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We're back with a new batch! Apple is paying for Google's AI chops! Meta earns a fortune through fraud in ads. AT\&T's iPhone ads falsely promised everyone a free iPhone! Someone studied fast charging! Details surface on Samsung malware. Moto might bring out another premium phone! And we have both the OnePlus 15 and Vivo X300 Pro IN HAND! Let's get…

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Episode 409: Apple fiscal report, CarPlay, and Gemini 58:26

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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. Brought to you by: CleanMyMac: Get Tid…

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Episode 435: Platform SSO (Okta's Version) 1:08:50

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Apple announced Platform Single Sign-on at the setup assistant in macOS 26, and it's been a race for Identity Providers and Device Management Services to wrap their heads around the changes and implement it. Okta recently released their implementation and we are joined by Arki and Dan to talk about what this changes, what was involved in getting it…

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Episode 408: tvOS, Robots, Ads in Apple Maps 53:05

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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 …

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Episode 434: Learning New Lore with Kitzy 1:33:58

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Working at the same place for a long time can have some amazing benefits. Every conversation, meeting, or ticket solved is another person you met, another piece of knowledge you have that you didn't have before and another piece of the huge puzzle that is slowly getting assembled inside your brain. Institutional knowledge can be an amazing thing, a…

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#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies! - PJ POD 3:17:08

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Last Monday of the month, RIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN!Some news to cover as we wrap the month off, and I was hoping we could spend some time chatting about scary movies for the season.Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4ST Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: http…

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Episode 407: HomePod mini, AWS, Apple Shiny, and F1 1:00:27

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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 pr…

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Episode 433: Managing iOS is easy, right? 1:26:17

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Alexandre Morin joins the podcast to talk all about iOS Management - ADUE, ADDE, ADE, BYOD, there's too many acronyms to mention. All of this is a known, totally easy piece of cake, right? There's no challenges here. Oh, but what about cellular? eSIM? Different use-cases? dedicated devices locked into single app usage? It's not so straight forward,…

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#SGGQA 417: AI is Gross and Floundering, Apple and Samsung Thin Phones Flop 2:42:09

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Two main topics this week! Checking in on the failures of the AI market, from lawsuits to lousy revenue.Also, consumers seem to be voting with their wallets and skipping thin phones!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4SL Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: h…

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Episode 406: Ear Tips, iPad, MacBook Pro 59:08

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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+. Show Notes: M5 MacBook Pro M5 iPad Pro Apple Vision Pro upgraded wit…

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Episode 432: Live from JNUC '25 48:56

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The gang went to Denver. Here's what happened next! Hosts: Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Selina Ali - LinkedIn Guests: Sam Johnson, Jamf - LinkedIn Anna Noel, Jamf Nation Giving Foundation - LinkedIn Matt Vlasach, Jamf - LinkedIn Sponsors: Kandji 1Password Nudge Security Backblaze Watchman Monitoring If you're interested in sponsoring the Mac Admin…

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#SGGQA 416: Vivo Announces X300 Series, AI Lies When You Reward It, FCC Lets ISPs Charge Hidden Fees 2:30:38

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Keeping the news light this week!The FCC is going to let ISPs charge hidden fees again. South Korea loses a massive data center with no backups. AI gets nasty when you reward its bad behavior. The iQOO 15 was unboxed early.And the Vivo X300 Pro is getting shown off in some travel videos!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links h…

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Episode 405: AI, iCloud, Apple's next CEO 1:05:41

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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. CleanMyMac: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE fo…

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Episode 431: Just Us 1:20:19

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The new 26 OSes are here! How has the first week gone so far? Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Selina Ali - LinkedIn Links: Looking for deferral profile collisions - https://github.com/ninxsoft/LowProfile https://lowendmac.com/2025/farewell-firewire-macos-tahoe-drops-support/ Sponsors: Kandji 1Password M…

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#SGGQA 415: Pixel 10 Poor Gaming, FCC Attacks School WiFi, Game Pass Price Hike 2:44:44

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Episode 404: AirPods Pro 3, Super Bowl, New products 1:04:17

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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 Octo…

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Episode 430: mSCP 2.0 & Tahoe Support 1:02:00

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Here with an update about mSCP 2.0, some format changes, and new functionality, are Bob Gendler, Allen Golbig, and Dan Brodjieski! The macOS Security Compliance Project concluded their first ever Developer Conference earlier this year, where they met with stakeholders from the community, vendors, and a number of other interested parties to talk abo…

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#SGGQA 414: OnePlus 15 and Qualcomm's New Chips - PJ Pod! 2:59:09

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OnePlus is showing off their next phone, and it might land here SOON!Plus Qualcomm has new chips ready for phones, tablets, and PC's!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4R4Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/WEl1Tt9gPfM Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: h…

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Episode 403: AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Support 1:01:53

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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 …

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Episode 429: Enterprise IT and the '26 releases 1:23:42

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Apple's back to talk about the 26 release cycle, new APIs and plenty of great work that we can get excited about. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Selina Ali - LinkedIn Guests: Jeremy Butcher - LinkedIn Links: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/migrating-managed-devices Swift Conn…

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#SGGQA 413: NVIDIA Stake in Intel, Samsung Fridge Ads, MediaTek's NEW DIMENSITY 9500 2:40:26

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Trumps FCC Chairman is looking for other shows to punish. Nokia hopes an Intel executive can turn their fortunes around. NVIDIA invests in Intel, and Intel looks to be cancelling an upcoming GPU. Microsoft raises prices on XBOX again. Samsung will put ads on your really expensive fridge. Vivo shares some fun slow motion footage from the X300. TSMC …

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Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github

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Welcome to the world of version control with Git and GitHub! We will walk you through the essential steps to get you started, from creating an account to making your first contribution to a project. This powerful combination of tools is fundamental for software development, but it's also incredibly useful for tracking changes in any set of files, f…

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Episode 402: Translation, Emmys, AirPods Pro 1:02:53

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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. Brought to you by: Private Internet Access: Go to https://www.piavpn.com/dalrymple to get 83% oﬀ P…

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'Shopping for Superman' Director Interview - Wes Eastin on Comic Book Shops and Silly Super Heroes 49:46

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This is a special one for me. My friend Wes Eastin has been working on a documentary for years, talking about the history of comic book shops, the fans who frequent them, and the impact they've had on comics publishing. THE DOCUMENTARY IS FINALLY GETTING A RELEASE! Hilariously though, it's getting distributed on the EXACT SAME DAY as the streaming …

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#SGGQA 412: iPhone Repair Costs, XPERIA 10 Looks Like a Pixel, Korea Halts US Investments 2:45:13

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Amazon and Google face another FTC probe! Korea is halting investment in the USA. California replaces a regulation dropped by the FCC. Microsoft dodges an EU fine. ARM takes a shot at Qualcomm's business model.Pixel 10 has already lost a feature announced at launch. We get a better look at the upcoming Xiaomi 17 and OnePlus 15. iPhone repair costs …

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Flashcast 16: Awe Dropping 1:20:46

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Apple's released a gaggle of new hardware today. What's on the release list? What do we make of the new models? Let's dive in and figure it out. Hosts: Tom Bridge - @[email protected] Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Selina Ali - LinkedIn Sponsors: Kandji 1Password Watchman Monitoring If you're interested in sponsoring the Mac Admins Podcast,…

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Episode 401: AirPods, Apple Watch and iPhones 1:06:53

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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. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/dalrymple to post your job for free. Terms and conditions app…

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Episode 428: Live from X World '25 45:43

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Marcus and (sorry)James live from X World in Melbourne Hosts: Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom James Smith - LinkedIn Guests: Tony Gray - LinkedIn James White - LinkedIn Robert Hammen - LinkedIn Phill Wade - LinkedIn Sponsors: Kandji 1Password Material Security Watchman Monitoring If you're interested in sponsoring the Mac Admins Podcast, please email…