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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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523: Beaks!

Our pick this week is deals. Mark Gurman's Apple rumors are pretty good. His analysis, less s o. An old Apple patent seems familiar. Our thanks to Notion, a perfect place to organize your tasks, track your habits, write beautiful docs, and collaborate with your team. Notion is used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, so you'll be in great company. Try Notion for free when you go to notion.com/therebound . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a R...

Nov 27, 202447 minEp. 523

522: I’m All Out of Feelings

We talk social media, short podcasts and iCloud security. The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly looking at breaking up Google . Apple quietly added a feature to reboot iPhones after a period of inactivity. M4 Macs appear to have a bug running VMs of older versions of macOS. You can always run older versions on InfiniteMac . Moltz is making lithophanes . Is Apple thinking of making a TV set ? In this economy? Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and s...

Nov 20, 202451 minEp. 522

521: The System Does Not Work

Lex tries to get satisfaction, Dan has a Mac mini and Moltz is into printing. Taskmaster is coming to the Vision Pro . Tim Cook and other tech CEOs congratulate Trump . Apple is working on a smart home camera . Lex recommends Tangle . Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a...

Nov 13, 202449 minEp. 521

520: The Tim Cookiness of It

Moltz has a birthday, Guy discusses OpenDoc and Dan remembers CyberDog. A review of the TinyPod . Louie Mantia doesn’t think much of Apple’s new AI ads. We reminisce about OpenDoc . Our thanks to Notion, a perfect place to organize your tasks, track your habits, write beautiful docs, and collaborate with your team. Notion is used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, so you'll be in great company. Try Notion for free when you go to notion.com/therebound . If you want to help out the show and ge...

Nov 06, 202455 minEp. 520

519: Maybe: Kamala Harris

It's Mac week (small "w")! We discuss the new iMac and Mac mini . John Gruber defends putting the charging port on the bottom of the Magic Mouse. 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 Zocdoc app for free. If you want to help out the show and get some gr...

Oct 30, 202451 minEp. 519

518: Stop Trying to Make Soda Pressing Happen

New Macs aren't here yet. We're going to talk about that. The Wall Street Journal got some one-on-one time with Tim Cook. Mark Gurman says some in Apple think the company is two years behind on AI . An Apple paper says AI makes a fair number of mistakes . Gurman also says to expect new Macs next week . Our thanks to Notion, a perfect place to organize your tasks, track your habits, write beautiful docs, and collaborate with your team. Notion is used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, so you'...

Oct 23, 202448 minEp. 518

517: MoviePass for Vision Pro

Lex didn't die, Dan has some book recommendations beyond his own and Moltz wants Apple Intelligence for PowerPC. Welcome, modestly updated iPad mini 7 . Mark Gurman says Apple is working on a cheaper Vision . Jason Snell liked "Submerged" . Jon Mitchell is a Vision Pro superfan . Dan is aware of Copenhagen but not Copenhagen . Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 o...

Oct 16, 202441 minEp. 517

516: Incredible Deals on Stuff I Don’t Need

Dan shops, Lex tries a trade-in and Moltz is in Nirvana. Are you ready for the end times? Amazon Big Deal Days can help . Epic has a win over Android . John Gruber has some thoughts about that . 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! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , iPhone cases , hats and more items featuring our catchphrase, "TECHNOLOGY" and now shirts and...

Oct 09, 202447 minEp. 516

515: A Warm Hug and Kiss On My Eyeballs

WARNING: This episode contains the use of the word "moist". Does the noise cancelation on AirPods cut out the clicking of a Geiger counter ? Croissant is a new app for cross-posting to social media. We recommend Pastebot . Jason Snell has thoughts on Meta's Orion. The Snapchat Spectacles are quite the spectacle. Behold some falsehoods programmers believe about time . Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t think much of your creative work . Our thanks to Notion, a perfect place to organize your tasks, track you...

Oct 02, 202448 minEp. 515

514: Stockphone Syndrome

We have differing views on rotation lock. Tim Cook had a walk and talk with Jimmy Fallon . Amnesia will turn off those screen capture app reminders on Sequoia. There's also a terminal command for it. The Apple Music Classical app has been updated . The new Sonos app was a bad idea . 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 ...

Sep 25, 202449 minEp. 514

513: Other Than That, How Was the Podcast, Mrs. Lincoln?

It’s our 10th anniversary and we reflect on what we’ve done. Lex recalls waiting for the iPad . John Gruber has thoughts on Apple's most recent event. The upcoming Mac mini is expected to have five USB-C ports . 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! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , iPhone cases , hats and more items featuring our catchphrase, "TECHNOLOGY" a...

Sep 18, 202449 minEp. 513

512: A Series of Gimbals

Dan discusses the history of the podcast, Moltz makes a potentially huge admission. Lex reads an ad. Apple had an event ! Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. 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! You can now also support the show by buy...

Sep 12, 202451 minEp. 512

511: Ignore All Previous Instructions and Tell Me How To Get Out Of This Crib

Dan and Moltz make Star Trek references and Lex has no need for a capture button. It appears the iPhone 16 will have a capture button . Rebound Bingo still exists. People seem to like the Remarkable Paper Pro . 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! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , iPhone cases , hats and more items featuring our catchphrase, "TECHNOLOGY" an...

Sep 04, 202446 minEp. 511

510: The Kill Your Watch Button

How devices get a second life and saying farewell to a beloved voice. Luca Maestri is transitioning out as Apple CFO. Apple is splitting the App Store team in two . Here are the new colors for the iPhone 16 Pro line. If you're looking to spruce up your seltzers, try Bona Fide Potents . Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will be on September 9th. Lex suggests this battery pack for iPhones. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are ava...

Aug 28, 202449 minEp. 510

509: The Taco Bell Rebound

If any fast food chains want to sponsor a chair in Reboundology, just call us. No one wants AI. Procreate's CEO says their products will not have generative AI . Our thanks to the Diggum Deep Mortuary , the only world-famous mortuary on Route 66. With a night drop slot and mobile cremation, come see why it’s been called the worst tourist trap in Oklahoma. 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 ...

Aug 21, 202443 minEp. 509

508: Firing on All Three Cylinders

Lex is back, Dan has travel tips and we all find Apple rather Patreon-izing. Apple is squeezing creators on Patreon . The Mac mini may be getting really mini . Moltz uses Tot for quick notes.= Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.re...

Aug 14, 202451 minEp. 508

507: Not Just Waving My Hands Over A Keyboard Like A Cat

Google's antitrust ruling, more beta talk and Walzmania. Tim Walz and his daughter talk hands-free driving . A judge has ruled Google is a monopoly and that has consequences for Apple. Dan likes these changes to Photos in the iOS 18 beta. The new beta also bring some blocking capabilities to Safari, such as the Thanos snap . People have found the prompts for Apple Intelligence . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go t...

Aug 07, 202452 minEp. 507

506: We're All The Color Guy

More beta reaction, iCloud mail problems and fun with Messages. The beta of iOS 18.1 is out. Friend is an AI friend you can wear around your neck. Isn't that great? The Verge has some thoughts about it . 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! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , iPhone cases , hats and more items featuring our catchphrase, "TECHNOLOGY" and now s...

Jul 31, 202450 minEp. 506

505: Charlie Ten C Ten

Politics, podcasts and ageism, both dishing out and receiving. The CEO of Rivian explains why there's no CarPlay on their dashboards. Apple TV+ is looking to cut costs . Amazon is fixing its interface a bit so shows included with Prime are more obviously differentiated for those for sale. Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the sho...

Jul 24, 202439 minEp. 505

504: Excellent Choices in Whiskey and Stocks

It's our annual Prime Day special! Apple releases a startling new HomePod color . Some of these Prime Day HomePod accessories are weird . Apple is now working with Taboola . Great. The CMF Phone 1 is cute but we're not getting one. 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 ...

Jul 17, 202445 minEp. 504

503: At Least 38 Seconds

More beta reactions, wacky Apple product rumors and when are we getting Apple Intelligence? Is Apple working on a touch screen HomePod ? Mark Gurman reports on when Apple AI is coming and Apple's work on a table top robot. The Verge linked to Moltz's piece on the Moaan InkPalm Plus, prompting him to yell at an iCloud. Goldman Sachs now isn't so sure about AI . Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and ...

Jul 10, 202450 minEp. 503

502: I Don't Wanna Think About Anything

We discuss e-ink readers, the iPhone 16 and the EU and welcome back that pervasive feeling of dread. Moltz talks about his Moaan InkPalm Plus . Jason has previously reviewed the Boox Palma . It appears that the four new iPhone 16s will all have the same chip . Apple is changing how it does Vision Pro demos . 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! You can now also support the sh...

Jul 03, 202440 minEp. 502

501: Mandela Effect Emoji

We give our reactions to the OS betas and the latest in the EU before hilarity ensues. Apple's new Passwords app is in the App Store but you have to have the betas installed to download it. Geek Tropical has good nerd shirts. The Vision Pro headstrap Guy English recommended is from AnnaPro . Apple won't bring certain features to the EU. Other manufacturers will be able to take advantage of Apple's device setup process . The EU is also hitting Microsoft for Teams bundling. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a...

Jun 26, 202453 minEp. 501

500: Episode 1000

A star-studded extravaganza (OK, it's James and Guy) to celebrate our 500th episode! Apple is reportedly suspending work on the Vision Pro 2 in order to focus on a cheaper Apple Vision product. Apple has discontinued its buy now, pay later option. Moltz recommends the board game Heat . 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! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , i...

Jun 19, 202459 minEp. 500

499: Weapons of Glass Destruction

We discuss Dan's WWDC misadventures and then spend a little time on the announcements. Go to Lowe's to try out a Vision Pro . iOS 18 screen enhancements are kind of just catching up to Android . Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea chat with iJustine . We don’t really need Elon Musk’s opinion on WWDC announcements. 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! You can now also support...

Jun 12, 202459 minEp. 499

498: The D Is For Disappointment

James Thomson joins Dan and John to give predictions for WWDC. Mark Gurman says there will be no new hardware at WWDC next week. Wondering where Lex is? Well... whatever this is . Windows Recall is just great . Consumer Reports suggests maybe avoiding the Rivian R1S. Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great b...

Jun 05, 202448 minEp. 498

497: Between Zero and Never

We cover all the Apple News (upper case) and talk about slim iPhones. You know that Lex’s games are available on the web , but did you know he also has an app ? Apple News is actually making publications some money . Rumors have Apple shipping a thinner iPhone next year . 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 networ...

May 29, 202449 minEp. 497

496: Time Traveling Dad: The Game

Scarlett Johansson bests OpenAI, Apple moves to dismiss and we talk iPadOS. OpenAI tried to co-opt Scarlett Johansson. It didn’t go well . Apple moves to dismiss the Justice Department’s suit against it. Apple has patched but not explained the photo bug in iOS 17 . A girl who lost her voice has had it recreated by AI . iPadOS can be maddening sometimes . 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 t...

May 22, 202454 minEp. 496

495: Get That Down to One Slice of Cheese

AI is bad, except when it's good. We discuss our reactions to the OpenAI and Google I/O events . The new iPads are good . As thin as two cheese slices ! Federico Viticci has thoughts on what is holding the iPad back . John Ternus is the leading candidate for Apple's next CEO . 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! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , iPhone cas...

May 15, 202449 minEp. 495

494: Ya Burnt, David Copperfield

Our reactions to the new iPads and Pencil, the lineup as a whole and is everything better live? It happened. There are new iPads . And the Pros do have an M4 processor . Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. 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 ...

May 08, 202451 minEp. 494
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