Apple’s car plans and AR headset get more realistic, future Apple chips will be made in Arizona with a new factory, skiers trigger false crash detection, Apples 2022 app awards and dumpster diving for Apple products. Plus reviews of Nomads new Ultra Orange iPhone case and watch band, Open AI chat GPT and a FIFA documentary.
Dec 12, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 430
Apple’s Emergency SOS Satellite feature launches, new Apple Watch apps from Spotify and Audible, future Apple chips may come from Arizona and features still coming to WatchOS 9 and Apple Watch. Plus reviews of several Apple Watch Faces, Ocean and Alpine band styles from Kiwi-Bands and Amazon dealers.
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 429
Apples 4th Quarter earnings are in, Apple services pass 900 million subscribers as Apple raises prices, more Apple VP’s leaving, a 16” iPad may be coming, Pantone charges for using color in Adobe apps and how you talk to Siri may be changing. Plus reviews of Apple Trail Loop watch bands, wireless charging stations from Amazon and an update on cost of owning a Mach-E electric car.
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 428
New iPads and Apple TV, plus updates to WatchOS9, changing the color of your Apple Watch Ultra, Apple raises prices on services, a new activity challenge, plus a fun round of Apple Watch Tips.
Oct 26, 2022•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 427
We’ve had a few weeks with our new watches, we’ll share what we like. And there’s an Ultra watch teardown, durability testing and some screen and microphone issues. Also it turns out the Apple Watch Ultra GPS is super accurate for lawn mowing…who knew? Plus reviews of the Apple Alpine and Ocean Bands and Now Playing Plus app.
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 426
It’s Apple Watch Day and we have the Series 8 and the new Ultra in hand to give our first impressions of all the great new features
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 425
Apples Far Out event gave us new iPhones, new AirPods, 3 new Apple Watches and we talk all about them in an Ultra episode.
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 424
Apple sends invitations to a Far Out event September 7th, we’ll talk about what to expect, Apple shifts some iPhone and watch production to Vietnam, patents on future ceramic iPhones and Apple Watches and a new way to size watch bands. Plus a review of Watch Catch Game, the Apple TV experience, and an App or Crap.
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 423
Apple begins production for upcoming September event, the new Apple Watch Series 8 Pro may be bigger than we thought, the Series 7 Edition is sold out in the U.S., iPadOS will be delayed and HBO Max and Discovery+ merge. Plus reviews of Race Route feature in WatchOS 9, Light and Magic documentary and using Handoff and the Touch Bar.
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 422
Apple reports 3rd quarter earnings, spoiler alert they're good, more details on the Series 8 Apple Watch coming soon, take a time machine back to an old Apple Store and Apple finally let’s go of dial-up support, plus reviews of Apples Polishing Cloth, Ridge Wallet and using Guided Access.
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 421
Apple public betas are released, more rumors of Pro version of Series 8 Apple Watch, Jony Ive and Apple part ways, a nightmare stopping Apple Watch app and Apple scores big with Emmy nominations, plus reviews of Hue Play Light Bars, Apple Music on your Apple Watch and a vacation watch face.
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 420
More rumors of Apple Watch Series 8 Explorer edition, low power mode and a temperature sensor, a flood of new Apple products could be coming in the next year, an Apple store votes to unionize and watching YouTube on your watch, plus reviews of The iOS App Icon Book and the book Build by Tony Fadell.
Jul 03, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 419
Apple TV signs exclusive deal with Major League Soccer, Apple Watch Series 7 is the best selling smartwatch on the planet, all the things Sherlocked at WWDC this year and a new way to turn off water lock and sleep mode, plus reviews of the Mac Studio and Studio Displays, using the camera remote on your watch and the cost of operating a Ford Mach-E.
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 418
Lots of great stuff announced at WWDC 2022 and we talk all about the changes coming to Apple WatchOS 9 and all the other OS’s including some new hardware releases..and a few surprises.
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 417
WWDC is in one week, what can we expect to be announced, Apple releases new Pride bands and watch face, flat-edged Apple Watch rumors return and in a special interview we learn about how the Apple Watch can warn of a severe heart problem. Plus reviews of Prehistoric Planet and the After Steve book.
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 416
Jony Ive reflects on the challenges of designing the Apple Watch, Macs are in short supply as wait times get longer, next years iPhone may be USB-C, and after 20 great years we say goodbye to the iPod. Plus reviews of the Ford Watch App and the Lexus Watch App.
May 17, 2022•57 min•Ep. 415
Apple posts another record quarter, new Apple Self Repair program launches, Series 8 could have body temperature feature and the final years of Jony Ive at Apple. Plus reviews of Max Stand charger for Airpods Max, Back Market refurbished Apple Watches and The One Device book..
May 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 414
Apple sets new Earth Day and International Dance Day Activity Challenges, NYC Apple employees want to unionize, Apple is testing new Macs with M2 chips and Apple may have already secured a deal for NFL Sunday Ticket. Plus reviews of EGO lawn trimmer and blowers and using Intercom with Homepods. Apple Watch Earth Day Activity Challenge Apple Watch International Dance Day Challenge Apple testing new Macs with M2 chips Apple may already have NFL Sunday Ticket EGO all electric lawn equipment...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 413
Apple announces the dates for WWDC and it’s still virtual…well almost… and what to expect at the event, WatchOS 8.5 updates and the rumored new features coming to WatchOS 9 later this year. Plus reviews of Canvas Strap Roll and selling a bar using an iPad.
Apr 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 412
New Spring Apple Watch Band colors, new WatchOS 8.5 update and the Series 3 may be reaching the end of the line. Plus another great round of Apple Watch tips.
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 411
Apple’s Peek Performance Spring Event was Tuesday and we talk all about the new iPhone SE, iPad Air and the amazing new Mac Studio and Display.
Mar 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 410
Apple announces first event of the year for next week, can’t wait to see what’s released. Watch Series 8 rumors, Apple may put a Mac inside a keyboard, new Apple Watch Challenge and NFL Sunday Ticket could be coming to Apple TV+. Plus matching your Apple Watch Band and Watch Face, Core workouts with Apple Fitness+ and Podcasts and books on the history of Apple.
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 409
Apple announces Tap to Pay for iPhone, AirTag and Find My changes, WatchOS 8.4.2 is released, Apple TV gets 6 Oscar nominations and the AirPods Max could be losing it’s digital crown. Plus reviews the M1 24” iMac, ChargePoint EV charging app and how the altimeter in the watch works.
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 408
Apple has another record quarter, new February Activity challenges, a new Unity Band and watch face, Universal Control and unlocking iPhone without an Apple Watch coming soon and Apple preparing it’s widest array of new products this year. Plus reviews of Unity Lights Watch Face and exactly how does the compass on the Apple Watch work?
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 407
Apple Fitness+ adds new Time to Run workouts, Uber parks its Apple Watch app, Apple puts Beddit to rest, Body Temp Sensor may not be in Series 8, and Prince of Persia on your Apple Watch, no app required. Plus reviews of Scribd, an update on the Mach-e and what those green and red lights on your Apple Watch mean.
Jan 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 406
We’ve got a lot to talk about including some exciting patents from Apple, limited edition AirTags, Apple Music in Lossless and a farewell to the Apple products retired this year. Plus reviews of RODE NT-USB microphone and RODE Connect Software, Assistive Touch and iOS Widgets.
Jan 02, 2022•Ep. 405
It’s our last show of 2021 and we talk about our favorite Apple products from the past year and some thoughts on what’s to come next year from Apple. Also a new activity challenge, a browser for your watch, x-ray and see-through versions of the Apple Watch, sort of…and passing on your data to loved ones.
Dec 19, 2021•58 min•Ep. 404
Apple release new RED Apple Watch Faces, a new interview with Apple VPs on Apple Watch Bands, a hypertension detection patent and Prince Harry records a Time to Walk. Plus reviews of Countdown Widget Maker app and KeyScore Sheet Music app
Dec 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 403
Apple launches a self-repair program, Apple may be shipping a self-driving car sooner than we think, new patents for an all-glass Apple Watch and self-adjusting watch bands and a beautiful iOS app icon book. Plus reviews of the Ford Mach-e, Nuphy Air75 mechanical keyboard and a day in the life of Vincents Apple Watch.
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 402
Apple says no plans for third-party Apple Watch faces, new Activity challenge this week, iPhone and Apple watch may get crash detection and did we miss out on an Apple Watch Pro model? Plus reviews of the Apple Watch Series 7, EV Charge Plus Station and Apple Watch Control Center.
Nov 07, 2021•59 min•Ep. 401