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 iPhone, but is it necessary. Show Notes: Teens and Apple Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump’s tariffs How many days of...
Apr 11, 2025•56 min
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 audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max Apple pulls AirPods Max firmware update that enables lossless over USB-C Apple’s Worldwide Develo...
Apr 04, 2025•53 min
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 by : LinkedIn Jobs : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers ...
Mar 21, 2025•57 min
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 generation Siri. Show Notes: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino Apple unveils immersive concert experience with Metallica for Apple Vision P...
Mar 14, 2025•59 min
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 iPad Air Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever Apple reveals M3 Ultra, taking Apple silicon to a new extreme Apple announces new M4 ...
Mar 07, 2025•49 min
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 nearly complete and ready for primetime. Show Notes: Steve Jobs’ 70th birthday Jony Ive on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs Steve Jobs coin Is the iPhone 1...
Feb 28, 2025•53 min
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 want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE . Term...
Feb 21, 2025•56 min
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 company has excelled i n recent years. The iPhone SE update appears to be right around the corner. Show Notes: The Apple TV app is now available on And...
Feb 14, 2025•53 min
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 revisit a favorite topic this time of year, Apple's iconic Super Bowl ads and how things have changed in recent years. Show Notes: Running silent The ...
Feb 07, 2025•53 min
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 America in US China’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling Gruber on how Apple benefitted OpenAI Allege...
Jan 31, 2025•54 min
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 Award nomination list iOS 18.3 brings two upgrades to Camera Control on your iPhone 16 On the rumored “HomePad” Shows and movies we’re watching Collis...
Jan 24, 2025•39 min
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. Brought to you by : LinkedIn Jobs : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 mill...
Jan 17, 2025•53 min
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 Fire Bing is trying to trick people into thinking they’re using Google Our longstanding privacy commitment with Siri Apple will pay $95 million to peop...
Jan 10, 2025•47 min
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 iOS 18.2: Everything You Can Do With ChatGPT Integration New Apple TV Rumored to Launch Next Year With These Features Apple reveals 2024’s most downloa...
Dec 20, 2024•59 min
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 brings Layered Recording to iPhone 16 Pro lineup New iOS 18.2 feature will ‘change the way we make music forever,’ says Michael Bublé Apple Stock Hits ...
Dec 13, 2024•55 min
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 a man named David Mayer can break ChatGPT—Dave has the answer. Show Notes: Stop Live Activities Taking Over Your Apple Watch Face U.S. Officials Urge...
Dec 06, 2024•58 min
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 deliveries of the device. Brought to you by : LinkedIn Jobs : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every ...
Nov 22, 2024•51 min
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. Brought to you by : LinkedIn Jobs : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job...
Nov 15, 2024•54 min
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 Apple just released. Follow this podcast Brought to you by : Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code DALRYMPLE at the link below an...
Nov 08, 2024•50 min
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 and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/dalrymple Show Notes: Apple introduces new iMac supercharged by M4 and Apple Intelligence Apple’s ...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 considering how far they are behind in AI. Apple released the next beta of iOS which includes Genmoji and ChatGPT integration. Show Notes: Inside Apple’s Au...
Oct 25, 2024•51 min
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 week. Brought to you by : LinkedIn Jobs : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 ...
Oct 18, 2024•55 min
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 rumored to be released over the next few months—Dave and I take a look at what's coming. Show Notes: PSA: Install iOS 18 with Messages via satellite for you...
Oct 11, 2024•43 min
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 Verizon Experiences Major Outage Across the U.S. Rumored new iPhone SE AI generated podcasts Next up for Apple Intelligence: Visual Intelligence iPho...
Oct 04, 2024•55 min
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 Control submenu iOS 18.1beta5 Camera Control adds ability to switch to selfie mode How to Customize and Reorder the Photos App Shows and movies we’re w...
Sep 27, 2024•56 min
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 is waiting for is Apple Intelligence, but it didn't arrive yet, but there is a schedule that shows the supposed times for its arrival. Show Notes: iPho...
Sep 20, 2024•57 min
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 features. Brought to you by : LinkedIn Jobs : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly ...
Sep 13, 2024•53 min
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 find your Apple TV remote? The Bands and the Fans Were Fake. The $10 Million Was Real Shows and movies we’re watching Without Sin, Acorn TV What to d...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 and I look at the major differences between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. Show Notes: Apple Event iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Siri alternative Shows ...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 at some of the new features in iOS 18. Show Notes: Jura Z10 Diamond Black iOS 18: Replace or Remove Lock Screen Camera and Flashlight Icons iPadOS 18...
Aug 23, 2024•49 min
