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, 2024•50 min•Ep 506•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•39 min•Ep 505•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•45 min•Ep 504•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•50 min•Ep 503•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•40 min•Ep 502•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•53 min•Ep 501•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•59 min•Ep 500•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•59 min•Ep 499•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•48 min•Ep 498•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•49 min•Ep 497•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•54 min•Ep 496•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•49 min•Ep 495•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2024•51 min•Ep 494•Transcript available on Metacast We're not buying the M4 iPad rumors. We also may not be buying new iPads. Some people are being forced to reset their iCloud passwords . Next week's iPad event will be "a different kind of event" , whatever that means. Will the new iPads have M4 processors ? The EU says "Eh, might as well do iPads, too." Assassins Creed is launching on iOS . Red Sweater Software has added support for Lex's crosswords to Black Ink. Moltz has a new nerd shirt with an obscure Star Trek reference. If you want to hel...
May 01, 2024•46 min•Ep 493•Transcript available on Metacast Apple announces an iPad event and is this the end of PCalc?! We'll ask PCalc developer James Thomson. But, no. Pencil in an Apple event for May 7th . Apple has cut made-up Vision Pro shipment numbers. The FTC has outlawed non-compete agreements . Apple is rumored to be finally shipping an iPad calculator app . 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...
Apr 24, 2024•42 min•Ep 492•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone loves the new AI pins, Dan has fun with setting up a new iCloud account and Lex is mad at Xcode. The Humane pin is not getting good reviews . Jason wonders if anyone but a tech giant can make the next big thing. Limitless is another AI pin we have questions about. Lex bought a CarPlay head unit . 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 ...
Apr 17, 2024•50 min•Ep 491•Transcript available on Metacast Robots, WWDC invites and breaking up your iCloud family is hard to do. Is Apple working on a robot ? Is Jony Ive getting a billion dollars ? Automattic definitely bought Beeper . This Raspberry Pi NAS looks very cool. Here's a video of it being deployed. 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,...
Apr 10, 2024•45 min•Ep 490•Transcript available on Metacast Dan and Moltz talk AI, the new things they're trying out and Guy joins them eventually. Apple published a new paper on AI . Moltz bought a home security system from Abode . The immersive MLS video for the Vision Pro was meh . MLB struck out with its Vision Pro app . Dan is trying out SpamSieve . 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 ...
Apr 03, 2024•54 min•Ep 489•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss the DoJ's case against Apple, the EU's investigation, and WWDC24. You might have heard the Department of Justice is suing Apple . The EU is also investigating Apple over its lack of DMA compliance. The company announced WWDC for 2024 . Mark Gurman says iOS 18 will feature a more customizable home screen . Brian Tong did a ride-along video with Apple executives. This guy 3D printed a classic Mac . Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take yo...
Mar 27, 2024•51 min•Ep 488•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss ads, cheap Macs and investor lawsuits. Apple looking to use AI for ads . It's also talking to Google about Gemini AI . Apple settled a suit on Tim Cook's assessment of the company's position in China for $490 million. The EU held a workshop on Apple and the DMA. The bit about having a viral hit is here . It's too late to get into Yuzu , the Switch emulator. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to...
Mar 20, 2024•54 min•Ep 487•Transcript available on Metacast The latest in Apple's EU changes, EV car talk and ad-supported TV+. Hello From The Magic Tavern is being turned into an animated show . You like updates on Apple and the EU? Name 47. Dan saw a Fisker on the road. Apparently Dodge also makes an EV . Elon Musk has canceled Don Lemon's show on that site. 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 b...
Mar 13, 2024•49 min•Ep 486•Transcript available on Metacast Apple's steaming mad, new MacBook Airs are out, and we'd better start watching what we say. Apple is really mad about the EU . It also released new MacBook Airs . Lex uses the Cockatoo podcast transcription service. Moltz recommends Tinkerboy for ADB to USB adapters. Moltz likes his space pen . Dan has this Studio Neat pen . Full transcripts have arrived on Apple podcasts. Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "...
Mar 06, 2024•51 min•Ep 485•Transcript available on Metacast We'll never find out if driving the Apple car will give you nausea. Moltz hasn't used the Vision Pro yet but he did use a Viewmaster years ago. Apple is working on some unusual devices . BREAKING NEWS: Apple has canceled its car project ! 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/R...
Feb 28, 2024•51 min•Ep 484•Transcript available on Metacast Dan talks sleep tracking, Moltz had his internet canceled and Lex is glad not to be commuting anymore. Moltz has the Synology WRX560 router . Dan has the Unifi Dream Router . WallMart is buying Vizio . Lex is now using the Snap . Ask your doctor about Hydroxezine . Apple is allegedly developing a ring. 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 ...
Feb 21, 2024•51 min•Ep 483•Transcript available on Metacast Lex reboots his car, Dan doesn't want to buy his kid an iPad and Moltz would rather be sledding. iMessage has avoided being regulated by the EU. Jason Snell takes a look at the Vision Pro . Lex recommends "The Runaway Princesses" . Apple released a PDF detailing the privacy features of the Vision 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 b...
Feb 14, 2024•39 min•Ep 482•Transcript available on Metacast Mistakes were made. But, no mistakes were made when Tim Cook was presented with one of our patented "GOOOD MORRRNING!" t-shirts. 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"! Are we right?!...
Feb 07, 2024•16 min•Ep 481•Transcript available on Metacast The Vision Pro reviews are in and we also give our reactions to Apple's DMA response. Joanna Stern spent 24 hours with the Vision Pro on. Nilay Patel also gave it a try . Apple has reportedly sold about 200,000 units of the device. John Voorhees on Apple’s DMA response. John Gruber also has a breakdown. As do Jason Snell and Myke Hurley . Please check out the Icon Factory's Kickstarter . Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use t...
Jan 31, 2024•55 min•Ep 480•Transcript available on Metacast It's the Mac's 40th anniversary so we take a trip down memory lane and discuss our Vision Pro FOMO. Apple may have sold up to 180k Vision Pros . Dan appeared on the Upgrade 40th Anniversary Mac special . Moltz's first Mac was the SE FDHD . Both Dan and Lex started on the LC (that was Moltz's second Mac). 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...
Jan 24, 2024•43 min•Ep 479•Transcript available on Metacast Vision Pro hype is here. Apple is reportedly removing the blood oxygen sensing capability from the Apple Watch 9 units yet to be sold. The Supreme Court declined to hear the Epic antitrust case against Apple. John Gruber has some thoughts on that. In this episode we wondered if Epic would continue its case against Apple. No big surprise. Apple previewed some of the experiences coming to the Vision Pro. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound...
Jan 17, 2024•47 min•Ep 478•Transcript available on Metacast The problem with goggles, clicky iPhone keyboards and Hey jerkface. The Apple Vision Pro is shipping on February 2nd . BBEdit 15 now has ChatGPT. Enjoy your Clicks keyboard , jokesters. If you missed the most recent DHH drama, here you go . 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 ou...
Jan 10, 2024•42 min•Ep 477•Transcript available on Metacast 
