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The Rebound

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A technology-ish podcast from Apple geeks Dan Moren, John Moltz, and Lex Friedman.

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582: Am I the Mean One?

Enough about the icons, Lex tells us about his big night, Dan talks about his e-reader and Moltz is also on this episode. Dan is considering buying a Zoom handheld recorder . Is Trombone Champ a good way to spend your time? The Iconfactory has a Kickstarter to make Ollie’s Arcade free. Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and delivered right to your door. Ready in just two minutes and with more than 65 weekly mea...

Jan 21, 202641 minEp. 582

581: The Artist Formerly Known As iWork

This week we bundle up and talk about icons, Apple's big Gemini deal and the company's cowardice in the face of Grok. Apple announced its Creator Studio bundle. Federico Viticci has some thoughts on the icons. Turns out child pornography is fine in the App Store as long as you're rich ! What's important, though, is that Apple made a lot of money . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check...

Jan 14, 202649 minEp. 581

580: Dillholes

While Dan is on hold, we talk about gadgets other than the iPhone and then we throw some shade(s). Dan’s e-reader is here and he likes the firmware you can get for it on Github . Anyone want a Nokia banana phone ? The menus in Tahoe are causing consternation among some . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shir...

Jan 07, 202659 minEp. 580

579: The Three Scrooges

We proudly announce that The Rebound has achieved its goal of being 100% solar-powered by the end of 2025. Moltz got the Asus ProArt monitor . Coke is selling an AI-flavored soda . Unifi has a cute ad for its new travel router. Dan and Lex loved iSteve . Moltz 3D printed this iPhone Fold model . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were you aware that you could buy things fro...

Dec 31, 202553 minEp. 579

578: Krismas Kuandary

Lex and Moltz discuss holiday traditions in this special free for everyone holiday bonus episode! If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store !...

Dec 23, 202513 minEp. 578

577: One Of The Three Fugitives

This is now a home improvement podcast. We do find time to discuss products we wish Apple had shipped before the holidays, what happens when Apple locks you out of your iCloud account, and the Epic court battle. Apple can lock you out of your iCloud account through no fault of your own . Apple won the Epic battle but also lost it. Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and deliered right to your door. Ready in just...

Dec 16, 202543 minEp. 577

576: Are We Fighting Today?

We discuss the Apple executive movements and rumors of movements, who's left standing and the mess that is the Warner Brothers sale. John Gruber has some thoughts on Mark Gurman's report about Johny Srouji possibly leaving Apple . The Warner Brothers sale is a real mess . The developer of ICEBlock is suing the Trump administration . Alan Dye is leaving Apple and no one's that broken up about it. Rebound Prime subscriber KellyF enjoyed this Wait Wait Don't Tell Me clip . If you want to help out t...

Dec 10, 202552 minEp. 576

575: Not Everything Is Ping

We talk about Apple’s AI executive switcheroo, our annual Apple Replay results and TV vomiting. John Giannandrea is leaving Apple . Surprise. Todd Vaziri takes a look at the Mad Men remastering goof . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all availa...

Dec 03, 202559 minEp. 575

574: Board Books

This week we talk about whether or not Tim Cook is resigning, holiday gift buying and agree we could all use more sleep. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Tim Cook isn't resigning soon . But Bloomberg, as you may recall, also published "The Big Hack" which turned out to be wrong . Lex uses the Music Cozy . Zoox is another autonomous vehicle company. We all use and recommend Acorn . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to ...

Nov 26, 202552 minEp. 574

573: I’m Having All Kinds of Problems

Apple hints at Tim Cook's retirement, Dan has some controversial opinions on food, Moltz has problems and Lex is our number one content creator. Apple seem to be prepping people for Tim Cook stepping down as CEO . Cloudflare was down for a while on Tuesday morning. Russian robot faceplants . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were you aware that you could buy things from us...

Nov 18, 202548 minEp. 573

572: How Many Phones Do You Guys Bench?

Apple announces a new, exciting way to carry your iPhone, we discuss some travel technology and then we do our TV picks. No, we’re not buying the iPhone Pocket . Apple rolls out the digital wallet for U.S. passports . We all like and use Tailscale . Valve announces a Steam console . Moltz has seen the first two episodes of “Pluribus” and enjoyed them. Dan recommends “The Lowdown” . Thin iPhones are out, thick heavy iPhones are in . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus conten...

Nov 12, 202542 minEp. 572

571: Goodness Grayskull!

Guy English joins Dan and Moltz to discuss Audio Hijack and the 26.1 updates, the ethical issues around AI and The Breakfast Club. Apple TV shows have a new intro . Apple posted great results . Surprise. The iOS 26.2 beta has some interesting updates for podcasts. Anyone want a sonic knife ? If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were you aware that you could buy things from us...

Nov 05, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 571

570: Sliding Scale of Badness

We talk about how excited we are to get ads in Maps and Apple's thinking on cozying up to Trump and then decide to do our own electrical work because why not? Tim Cook joined the president in Japan . He did not throw up on him . Apple says the U.S. passport feature on the iPhone is coming soon . The iPhone 20 may have haptic buttons . Ads are probably coming to Maps . Yay. Dan’s kid is getting a Yoto . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound...

Oct 29, 202546 minEp. 570

569: I Will Be On Triangle

We talk about Electron apps and last week’s announcements before getting to the meat of the episode which is, oddly, bagels. Electron apps seem to causing Tahoe to slow down . Amazon is laying off everyone . Jason takes a look at the M5-based iPad Pro and MacBook Pro . The fine Six Colors staff reviewed the new features for the Vision Pro . Apple is adding a toggle to turn Liquid Glass almost off. Lex suggests trying Too Good To Go . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus cont...

Oct 22, 202548 minEp. 569

568: Sometimes I Welcome the Fire

While we waited for Apple's announcements this week we talked about the company dropping the "+" from Apple TV+ and discontinuing Clips, Lex has some complaints about being a developer and we advocate for more app stores. Joe Rosensteel has thoughts on Apple removing the “+” from Apple TV+. Marc Maron recorded the last episode of his podcast. Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and delivered right to your door. ...

Oct 15, 202541 minEp. 568

567: Modem Noises

This week we discuss Apple leadership, whether or not Tim Cook loves Donald Trump and our glorious headset future. TERNUS COMIN'! Apple rolls over for Trump and removes ICEBlock from the App Store. Apple rejiggers its headset plans again. Jony Ive's AI hardware whatever is having some troubles . Our thanks to HelloFresh. HelloFresh brings you comforting, chef-designed recipes and fresh, seasonal ingredients right to your door. Eat healthier and tastier with 100 meals to choose from each week. Go...

Oct 08, 202549 minEp. 567

566: You’ve Done Everything Wrong

We talk bags, notebooks and upgrade complaints and get mad at streaming services. YouTube is the latest to capitulate to Trump . iOS 26.0.1 is out but it doesn't fix Moltz's CarPlay issue. Moltz’s backpack was made by Brenthaven but they don’t make it anymore. His shoulder bag is an Incase bag they also don’t make anymore. So that was helpful. But he does like Rhodia notebooks. And they still make those. Visit Lex.games to play Lex’s new game! If you want to help out the show and get some great ...

Oct 01, 202554 minEp. 566

565: I’m Doing Some Real Math Here, Okay

We reconvene to discuss our new phones, the upcoming foldable iPhone and changing the name of the podcast. The Information says Apple has boosted production of the base iPhone 17. Mark Gurman says the foldable iPhone will be like two iPhone Airs hinged together. Our thanks to HelloFresh. HelloFresh brings you comforting, chef-designed recipes and fresh, seasonal ingredients right to your door. Eat healthier and tastier with 100 meals to choose from each week. Go to hellofresh.com/REBOUND10FM now...

Sep 24, 202553 minEp. 565

564: So Angry About That Button

Dan and Moltz discuss what they're looking forward to on Friday and general reaction to Apple's new operating systems. Dan reviewed the new versions of iOS and watchOS . The Verge likes the new Apple Watch SE. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk into that doctor’s office, you’re set up to see someone in your network who gets you. Go to zocdoc.com/REBOUND and download the Zocdo...

Sep 17, 202554 minEp. 564

563: Flaming Hot Don’t Eat It

Maybe you heard about the Apple event. Or maybe you fell asleep. We run through Apple's various announcements and our impressions as we try to figure out what we're going to order. Dan's got an article up about the things Apple didn't discuss . Our thanks to Factor, which delivers healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Go to factormeals.com/rebound50off and use code rebound50off to get 50% off on your first box, plus free breakfast for one year. If you want to help out the show and...

Sep 10, 202551 minEp. 563

562: Pumpkin Spice iPhone

Oh man. I'm supposed to write show notes. That's usually Moltz's thing. Well, the good news is, all three hosts are here this time. Two of them are in Lex's office. One of them is not a nickel. We share predictions for next week's iPhone event. We learn why Dan should maybe have a wallet AirTag? Or a new AirTag 2? He probably won't get one, though. We also reference some old articles we're happy with. Our thanks to sponsor Steamclock : We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to de...

Sep 03, 202547 minEp. 562

561: A Well-Oiled Machine

John Moltz joins host Guy English to get obsessive about floors, Liquid Glass and icons. John Gruber discusses macOS Tahoe's icon problem. The Iconfactory’s Tot hits version 2.0 . John Siracusa has had a very bad experience with AppleCare One. Our thanks to HelloFresh, the company that sends chef-crafted recipes and fresh ingredients to your home. Feel great with an even healthier and tastier menu with more variety, featuring high-protein and veggie-packed recipes. Go to hellofresh.com/REBOUND10...

Aug 27, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 561

560: All The Parts That Touch You

Guy English joins us to talk about Lex's guilt-inducing new Mac purchase that he sacrificed his morals for. We talk about refurbed Macs and Vision Pros, Dan's new Folder Automations, iCloud woes, and the reality that Apple just needs to stop doing things. There's a little Lex.Games talk, too. Guy mentions Lex's interview with Marco Arment from 2018 about the podcast industry. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Steamclock: Steamclock : We make great apps. Design and development, fro...

Aug 21, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 560

559: I’m Mad at Everyone

We talk presidential participation awards, Perplexity's bid for attention and removing the notch. John Gruber has thoughts on Apple’s award for the president. Moltz and Dan use the Ice menu bar manager . Perplexity makes a ridiculous bid for Chrome . What if they made a MacBook without a notch ? Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and delivered right to your door. Ready in just two minutes and with more than 65 ...

Aug 13, 202556 minEp. 559

558: I Regret Being Helpful

Dan is away but Lex and Moltz are here to discuss AI slop, Apple’s comments on its enhanced Siri efforts and goings on in the podcast industry. Tim Cook said the enhanced version of Siri is coming along great ! Thanks for asking! The company also held an all-hands meeting to talk to employees about the situation. Everything’s going great but just in case they’re looking at acquiring an AI company . Amazon laid off half of Wondery and subsumed the rest. Substack sends out a fun notification . The...

Aug 06, 202551 minEp. 558

557: Alien or Robot or Not

Lex is back and we discuss traveling, AppleCare One and iPhone 17 Pro leaks. Glenn Fleishman looked at getting cellular data while traveling . Samsung’s antioxidant sensor is fooled by Cheez Its . Apple announced AppleCare One . Is this an iPhone 17 Pro? Somerville is having a cat for mayor controversy . Dan has a new short story out in his “Galactic Cold War” series. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reb...

Jul 30, 202546 minEp. 557

556: You’re a Whole Process

Apple approaches the public beta, the UK reportedly backs off and who's buying a foldable iPhone? Apple posted the Tahoe public beta for some but then pulled it. Nick Heer discusses the UK supposedly backing down on demanding a back door to iOS. Apple sues Jon Prosser . iOS 27 will reportedly get some tweaks for a foldable iPhone. Apple is expected to ship six new iPhones in 2027. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 556

555: All the Astronauts Died

Jason Snell joins Dan and Moltz to discuss Jeff Williams, iPhone colors and Apple betas. Jeff Williams is retiring . The iPhone 17 colors reportedly include orange. Jason takes a look at Longplay . Tim Cook and Eddy Cue went to the Sun Valley conference . Apple is making a big deal about magnets. Dan recalls the Valiant comics universe . Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk int...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 555

554: Drinking For Three

Lex gives us his travel tips, Liquid Glass turns it down a notch and please stand by because your call is important to us. iOS 26 beta 3 dials back Liquid Glass. Lex recommends TripIt . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Re...

Jul 08, 202541 minEp. 554

553: Everything’s Kinda Software and BS

The Rebound’s Canadian bureau checks in to talk with Dan and Moltz about the Vision Pro, cheap MacBooks and trade wars. Were you aware that Moltz also sells Andor-themed merch ? Apple has plans for more Vision products . Duh. It’s also rumored to be working on a low cost MacBook . Canada has scrapped its digital services tax . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! Were you awa...

Jul 02, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 553
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