Best Jim Dalrymple Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 392: Alexa+, Charging, and iOS 26 56:17

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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 …

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Episode 391: ETA, Liquid Glass, and iCloud Storage 1:00:25

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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. Follow this podcast Brought to you by:…

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Episode 390: WWDC review 1:05:15

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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. Show Notes: …

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Episode 389: Popcorn, WWDC, and OS numbering 58:24

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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 begini…

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Episode 388: Jony Ive and OpenAI, Epic Games 1:02:40

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The biggest news this week was the purchase of Jony Ive's company, io, by OpenAI for $6.5 billion dollars. According to the reports, I've's company is a device startup. Sam Altman said he is “excited to try to create a new generation of AI-powered computers.” Epic Games and Apple are continuing to spare, although it seems like the battle is coming …

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Episode 387: Apple Maps, Apple Music, and The Pope 53:25

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Apple has introduced some new features in Apple Maps including a Detailed City Experience for the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco. Maps also now has insights, ratings, and reviews from expert sources, most notably the Michelin Guide. Did you know Pope Leo has his own trading card? Not only that, it set a new sales record, topping LeBron James. Show …

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Episode 386: Things we love about Apple and cassettes 56:26

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Some people have never used a cassette tape to listen to music, my kids being among them. This week Dave takes a little side route into one of his thoughts on listening to cassettes. We have spent a lot of time talking about things that Apple has done wrong this past year in regards to AI and Siri, so this week we change things up and talk about th…

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Episode 385: Formula 1, Gemini, and Apple's 30% 1:00:47

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I'm heading off to Miami this weekend to see the Formula 1 Grand Prix and take a tour of the pit lane. Dave tells us about his Formula 1 experience and his trip to Texas. We also talk about the rumored deal between Apple and Google to have Apple use Gemini in Apple Intelligence—this is probably the best news ever for Apple's AI efforts. If you have…

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Episode 384: Available Now and paying for Apple intelligence 58:58

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Dave has a few questions for our listeners about the difference in inexpensive dash cams compared to the more expensive models. Apple dropped the "Available Now" tagline from its Apple Intelligence page because... well, it's not available. A new survey suggests that people would be willing to pay up to $10 a month for Apple Intelligence. Brought to…

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Episode 383: Apple's marketing change for AI and Siri turmoil 57:43

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Kind of a special episode this week—it's Dave's birthday! This week Dave and I talk about Apple's abrupt changes to its marketing for Apple Intelligence, effectively downplaying the nonexistent technology. We also look at a story describing the internal turmoil of Siri and how badly Apple exectives mismanaged the entire AI revolution. Brought to yo…

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Episode 382: Teens, iPhones on planes, and Maps 55:41

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The iPhone is as popular as ever among teens, according to a new study. That's important because as they grow up, they are the ones that will be buying new phones. With new tariffs expected to be imposed, Apple is flying planeloads of iPhones into the U.S. to ward off any immediate price increases. Apple Maps is now available as a web page on the i…

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Episode 381: Ireland, Apple's Birthday, and WWDC 52:36

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Dave spent a week in Ireland and gives us the highlight of his trip, including a really cool time spent with some big birds. Apple celebrated its 49th birthday this week—it's had to believe that the company (and me) are that old. WWDC is happening on June 9, 2025 the company announced, so get ready. Show Notes: Happy 49th birthday, Apple Lossless a…

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Episode 380: Apple Intelligence blunder and Siri is wrong (again) 57:01

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Just when you think it couldn't get any worse, Siri strikes again. Ask Siri, "what month is it?" on your iPhone and you get the reply, "Sorry, I don't understand." Apple's Siri executive held a meeting about the technology and was pretty brutal about the failings Apple has had until now. Oh yeah, Apple Intelligence is delayed, again. Brought to you…

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Episode 379: Apple's pathetic AI, Metallica, new Siri delayed 58:30

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It seems I may have been right after all—Apple is far behind in AI and now other people are realizing it too. Gruber wrote a scathing piece on Apple and its failed promises about Apple Intelligence. Apple unvieled an immersive concert experience featuring Metallica for its Vision Pro users, and Apple has officially delayed the release of the next g…

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Episode 338: iPad, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio 48:51

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It was a big week for Apple with all kinds of new hardware announcements to fit every lifestyle and budget. We had a new iPad and a couple of models of the iPad Air; new MacBook Air M4; and the fastest Mac ever, the new Mac Studio. Show Notes: Skype is dead. Long live Skype Fix for when your Apple TV remote stops changing the volume on your TV M3 i…

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Episode 377: Is iPhone 16e worth it?, WiFi QR code, and Alexa+ 52:44

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The iPhone 16e was announced a little while ago so Dave and I take some time to look at the features of the new device and wonder if it fills the needs of its target market. Dave gives us a tip about giving visitors to your house a QR code to join the WiFi instead of sharing or telling everyone the password. Alexa+, Amazon's digital assistant is ne…

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Episode 376: iPhone 16e, Spotify, Hot Corners 55:34

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There is a lot to talk about this week. I suppose the biggest news is the announcement of the iPhone 16e, a new model of the budget iPhone from Apple. While it may be less expensive than other models in the lineup, it has some impressive specs, including Apple's first cellular modem. LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you wa…

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375: Mac window, Apple TV, Apple health study, and iPhone SE 52:47

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Dave and I have been running into an issue that we both have when we move a Mac Finder window around the screen. Someone out there knows the answer to why this is happening. The Apple TV is now available on Android, so we discuss if that will increase subscriptions to the service. Apple is launching another health study, one of the areas that the c…

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Episode 374: Silent Mode, Apple Invites app, and Super Bowl Ads 52:57

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Dave has been working on the best solution to keep his phone silent but still not miss any important calls. He thinks he has it worked out. Apple released a new app called Invites that is pretty cool. As the name implies, it lets you create invites with shared photo albums and Apple Music Playlists. It may be ten years too late, but still cool. We …

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Episode 373: Printer, Google Maps, and AI 53:30

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Dave got a new piece of ancient technology that he tells us about—a printer. Google explains why its changing the names of some pretty well known geographical places in North America, and we talk some about AI and Apple's new person they hope will be able to wrangle this beast together. Show Notes: Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of …

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Episode 372: iOS 18.3, HomePad, and Siri 39:21

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With the upcoming release of iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence can no longer be considered a beta, but sadly it still sucks really bad. Apple is rumored to be working on a new product to replace the HomePod and will include a screen and Apple Intelligence. Speaking of Siri, Dave and I ask it some simple questions that it gets wrong. Show Notes: Academy …

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Episode 371: Laundry tag decoder, Severance, and voice phishing 53:06

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Did you know that your iPhone has a laundry tag decoder built-in? Me neither, but Dave found it and shows us how it works. With the new season of Severance here, Apple did one of the most remarkable campaigns to a TV show ever. We often talk about security and scammers on this show, but it has hit a new level of sophistication and it is truly scary…

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Episode 370: Fires, Bing and Siri 47:22

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Dave and I start out this week by taking a minute to talk about the devastating fires in California. When we move to tech, we look at how Bing is fooling people into thinking they are on Google's site instead of its own. We also talk about Apple's statement on Siri privacy and the company's misleading Apple Intelligence ads. Show Notes: Palisades F…

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Episode 369: AirPods, iOS. and Best of 2024 59:11

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Dave and I talk about the AirPods Pro and a big feature that is missing from the AirPods Max—will it ever get updated. We also look at everything you can do with ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence, and talk about the rumors of a new Apple TV. Show Notes: Some AirPods appreciation AirPods Max are missing a key feature on the new USB-C model i…

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Episode 368: HomePod, iOS 18.2, and Voice Memos 54:56

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Dave is having a problem with his HomePod not recognizing his voice all of a sudden. Apple released iOS 18.2 adding more Apple Intelligence features that aren't really that good. Voice Memos also received an update with some features that are really good, escpaically for musicians. Show Notes: Apple officially launches iOS 18.2 Voice Memos update b…

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Episode 367: Live Activities on Watch, Intel CEO, and ChatGPT 58:16

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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…

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Episode 366: Most popular podcasts, Apple One, and iPhones thieves 50:41

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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 deli…

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Episode 365: Vision Pro, Apple Hub, BlueSky 53:49

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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. Broug…

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Episode 364: Live Activities and Dynamic Island, Financials, and Apple Intelligence 50:11

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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 App…

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Episode 363: New Macs, and On the Road Again 1:02:15

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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. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code DALRYMPLE at the link below …

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Episode 362: M4 Macs, Apple Behind on AI, and Genmoji 51:27

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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 consid…

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Episode 361: Watch Charging Stands, iPad mini 7, Submerged 55:09

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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 …

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Episode 360: Pinball Wizard, MacBook Pro leak, new Apple products 43:08

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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 rumore…

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Episode 359: iPhone SE, AI generated podcasts, and Action button 54:59

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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. Show Notes: Happy 100 to Jimmy Carter Pete Rose died…

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Episode 358: Dave's new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch 55:41

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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. Show Notes: iMore shutting down You can adjust the lightness of touch required to fire off the Camera C…

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Episode 357: OSes, iPhone 16, and AI 57:08

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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 i…

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Episode 356: iPhone 16, Health features, and Apple Watch 53:29

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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 f…

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Episode 355: Apple TV, iPhone and Find My 1:02:34

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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. Show Notes: Apple Event Goodbye to AnandTech Mark Gurman on the coming M4 Pro Mac mini Did you know you can use your iPhone to…

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Episode 354: Apple TV bug, Apple event, iPhone 16 1:02:06

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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 an…

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Episode 353: Discoverability on the Mac, iOS 18 features, Coffee 48:44

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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…

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Episode 352: Mac mini, Patreon, and a coffee update 2:30:09

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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 qu…

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Episode 351: Coffee, a new Mac, AI and money 1:18:51

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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 coffeem…

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Episode 350: Copenhagen, Eyes, and AI 1:06:56

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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. Brought to you by: Oracle Cloud: Upgrade to the next generation of the cloud–Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You ge…

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Episode 349: iPhone 16, AI, and Netflix 1:12:20

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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. Show Notes: Apple…

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Episode 348: AI, Mac RAM debate, new iCloud options 1:06:57

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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 ke…

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Episode 347: Apple AI, MacBook, and iPhone 15 Pro 1:08:14

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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…

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Episode 346: Justin Long, Apple AI, and Netflix 59:39

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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. B…

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Episode 345: Eyes, iPad Pro M4, and iOS 18 55:17

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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 su…

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Episode 344: Elvis, Alexa, and MacBook Air 54:23

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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. Brought to you by: Lin…

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Episode 343: Eye Tracking, New iPads, GPT 4o 54:06

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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 rea…