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Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines give you the lowdown on news, tips & tricks, and other tech and culture from an Apple fan perspective
The Lowdown Apple further cracks down on remote work by ‘tracking employee attendance’ via badges Apple delaying Products to avoid layoffs? Apple Car gains more test drivers but remains shrouded in mystery New in the Release Candidate available 2nd String TikTok ban hearing Doom & Gloom: Even more tech layoffs | Accenture, Amazon, Indeed Meta rolls…
The Lowdown No Apple layoffs… yet New Apple Music Classical App Apple is itching to launch its AR headset 2nd String Meta’s new future… AI Pinterest in trouble for child exploitation For The Culture BET is for sale: Who should buy AND what should be done with it? The Hookup How to convert a document to PDF on your iPhone Twitter is ending SMS 2FA, …
The Lowdown iPhone 14 and 14 Plus now in Yellow Apple Watch gets watchGPT app New OS Betas: macOS Ventura 13.3. iOS/iPadOS 16.4 an more 2nd String Spotify's new design looks like TikTok Google’s One plans get VPN access and dark web monitoring For The Culture Elon’s public exit interview of employee backfires International Women’s Day The Hookup No…
The Lowdown More bugs for Apple to fix Apple Watch detects internal bleeding? Apple Watch getting closer to no-prick blood glucose monitoring 2nd String WhatsApp Users to get message edit feature Google makes “photobomb” editing available on iPhone…with a catch Google making employee’s share desks to cut costs For The Culture Tech-ing While Black: …
The Lowdown Only loyal Apple customers can use Apple Pay Later Latest Apple updates patch security exploits, fixes Crash Detection false alarms & and Google Photos error 2nd String Everyone’s fault accept Meta ChatGPT Bing trial expands to more users For The Culture Elon’s Ego rages about Super Bowl Tweet Gender Wars: Pumping Gas The Hookup Don’t f…
The Lowdown How security keys work with an iPhone Apple LOSES money according to revenue ESTIMATES False crash detection issues on the slopes Crash detection helps apprehend drunk driver 2nd String Sonos fires back at Apple with new speakers Of course “Skynet” will replace people For The Culture Tech-ing While Black: Alan Emtage ‘Yonce ticket exper…
The Lowdown Wi-Fi 6E on the iPhone 15 Foldable iPads iPhone 5S get an update 2nd String ChatGPT subscription Netflix password sharing crackdown Twitter getting into FinTech For The Culture Tech-ing While Black: Rediet Abebe No Black History for Florida The Hookup How to force restart your Apple Watch Visit website for show note links…
The Lowdown OS Updates New HomePod sounds good, apparently iPhone 5S get an update 2nd String Twitter kills 3rd-party clones Of course Instagram is pushing too many videos For The Culture TikToker Keith Lee brings the receipts The Hookup Streamline your ‘Mouse’ life Visit website for show note linksBy snobOS Podcast
The Lowdown New M2, M2 Pro and M2 Max chips New Mac Mini & MacBook Pros New HomePod Will Apple ever go back to live in-person events? 2nd String Instagram rolls out quiet mode Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees Will the Metaverse be as important as the smartphone? For The Culture Another tech startup grift by a founder of a familiar background The…
The Lowdown 2022 Predictions Recap 2023 Predictions 2nd String Toilets to track your vitals Ohio and New Jersey ban TikTok from government-owned devices For The Culture Facial recognition puts innocent Black man in jail over Thanksgiving The Hookup How To: Check your Apple Card information without iPhone Visit website for show note links…
The Lowdown New updates and features from iOS & iPadOS 16.2 2nd String Tidal launches real-time DJ feature Instagram launches its BeReal clone Avoid the latest gift card scam For The Culture Nurses fired for running their Social Media mouths The Hookup Say ‘Alexa, thank my driver’ to tip them $5 at no extra cost to you…
The Lowdown Daily Cash Savings accounts are on the way iPhone Satellite feature saving lives ALREADY iPhone Karaoke mode is coming Possibility that iPhone 16 MUST be USB-C 2nd String Google to make Chrome lighter on your computer Ad-supported Disney+ Basic goes live For The Culture Lensa app thoughts Brittney is Free The Hookup How to shop BackMark…
The Lowdown Even MORE iOS updates? Macbook butterfly keyboard users to get paid? Apple Music’s “answer” to Spotify Unwrapped Looks who’s on the bash Apple bandwagon now 2nd String More LastPass hacks Twitter alternatives are not ready to takeover For The Culture Does Jerry Jones actually regret being in that photo? The Hookup How to make iPad volum…
The Lowdown Apple SOS Service launches in US & Canada Is Apple tracking you illegally too? Oh no…Android sends “reactions” as separate messages to iPhones 2nd String Audi wants your old tech to make EV batteries Passive aggressively logout of Netflix devices remotely Of course Musk is firing employees for talking smack For The Culture ‘Emancipation…
The Lowdown New bug fix patches are out for iOS, macOS and iPadOS Emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone 14 launching later this month Colorado drivers can now add a license or state ID to Apple Wallet 'Ask Apple' for developers restarts on Nov. 14 2nd String Are People leaving Twitter for Mastodon? Where are all these tech layoffs coming from? For…
The Lowdown Apple increases subscription prices No new Macs this year $800 Deal in M1 MacBook Pro @ Best Buy $349 Deal on 4th Gen. iPad Air @ Walmart 2nd String Possible Twitter “Blue Check” subscription fee Patreon launches video hosting service For The Culture Blame game: Takeoff from rap group Migos killed The Hookup Tab groups in Safari Visit w…
The Lowdown New Apple Software is out: Our Favs, “meh’s”, and wishlist of new software iPhones have no choice but to go USB-C Apple creates bug bounty website iCloud.com beta website launched 2nd String Elon Musk reassures Twitter advertisers TikTok launches gaming platform For The Culture Can you avoid Wakanda Forever spoilers? The Hookup Take som…
The Lowdown New Hardware & Software Press Releases New Hardware: iPad “Regular” (10th gen) , iPad Pro , Apple TV 4K New Software Release Date - Oct. 24th: iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1 2nd String Zuckerberg says WhatsApp is more private than Apple Folks are flocking to TikTok for...education? For The Culture We don’t talk about Kanye... The Ho…
The Lowdown watchOS 9.0.2 fixes Wallet, Fitness, Spotify bugs and more iOS 16.0.3 fixes call, microphone, camera, and Mail bugs and more A bunch of rumored Apple products, but no October event? Apple Card users to get high-yield savings account? Crash Detection is sending emergency services to amusement parks? 2nd String Zuckerberg is watching Appl…
The Lowdown Apple Watch knows when you’re pregnant Possible Apple Watch mic issues Unfortunately, iPhone crash detection is already being put to work Possible AirPods Pro 2 battery bug Matter Smart Home standard officially launches with iOS 16.1 Matter support 2nd String YouTube is experimenting with more ways to get in your pocket More ads are com…
The Lowdown 2nd gen AirPods Pro Impressions Does iPhone 14’s satellite-based emergency SOS compare to T-Mobile/SpaceX Starlink? iPhone reverse charging patents keep coming Apple’s CEO Tim Cook addresses lack of women in tech, EarPods sales, and AR future 2nd String Square is working to bring iPhone-like ‘Tap to Pay’ for merchants on Android For The…
The Lowdown Apple Watch Series 8 already saving lives iPhone 14 Launch Issues, Issues, & more Issues iPhone 14 Impressions Apple Watch Series 8 Impressions 2nd String Of course… Meta is tracking users anyway For The Culture Yay or Nay? Majorettes come to USC The Hookup How to enable haptic feedback Visit website for show note links…
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I'm Mad That You're Mad That They're Mad
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The Lowdown People are downloading iOS 16 faster than iOS 15 Thoughts on new iOS 16 iOS 16.1 to let users delete Wallet app amid antitrust concerns over Apple Pay Apple Headset patent application describes letting you see invisible and hidden things 2nd String Ethereum’s software upgrade just went live — here’s what it does Twitter whistleblower te…
Apple ‘Far Out’ Event AirPods Pro - 2nd generation Apple Watch - SE | Series 8 | Ultra iPhone - 14 & 14 Plus | 14 Pro & Pro Max Visit website for show notes linksBy snobOS Podcast
The Lowdown: Apple Sept 7th “Far Out” Event Could “Apple Glasses” have a name? Smart Home: Apple Is The Fastest-Growing Connected Device Company If you ever bought AppleCare, Apple may owe you some money 2nd String: Twitter is becoming a podcast app Crypto.com refunded someone $7.2 million by mistake Adidas Headphones Announces Self-Charging Wirele…
The Lowdown: Battery life percentage is back…OK? Apple doesn’t want any China/Taiwan beef New and old Apple Card users can get Apple TV promo Apple Card gave Goldman Sachs TOO much work 2nd String: Meta hands over user’s data to cops in abortion case Google has stepped up the pressure to get Apple to adopt RCS For The Culture The Breakfast Club is …
The Lowdown: Apple delaying iPadOS 16 release to October Microsoft Teams is finally optimized to run natively on Apple Silicon Apple Adds Third-Party Browser Support for Apple Pay in Most Recent iOS 16 Beta 2nd String: TikTok Music’s trademarks spotted in multiple countries, hinting toward global launch plans More crypto wallets are being hacked an…
The Lowdown: Users are claiming terrible battery life after iOS 15.6 Update Latest iOS 16 Beta 4 addresses edit and unsend message concerns iCloud Keychain 2FA codes can be used in Windows 2nd String: ANOTHER streaming service…but now it’s the NFL CEO puts out video of evolution of Instagram For The Culture When trying to be profound and deep goes …
The Lowdown: Faulty ‘butterfly’ keyboard gets $50M payout No More Ted Lasso After Season 3 Lockdown Mode would be a prime use case for new ‘CloudMensis’ malware New Apple OS Updates 2nd String Google trying 1 up Apple in the AR game Alaska Airlines will let flyers use digital bag tags to save time and paper For The Culture Are Text Messages Really …
The Lowdown: These “How to…” iOS 16 articles are bugging me…IT AIN’T EVEN OUT YET! BUT…the Apple Public Betas dropped this week iOS 16 | iPadOS 16 | watchOS 9 | macOS (Ventura) 2nd String: Amazon Prime Day(s) buys Dating apps gets expanded background check features Manage your links on the upcoming Linktree app For The Culture Snapchat, Google & Wi…
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Episode 179: You Gon' Take These Tokens
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The Lowdown: New developer betas rolling out today M2 MacBook Air pre-orders gets date Apple Announces New Lockdown Mode to Fight the Next Pegasus Spyware 2nd String: Amazon Prime subscribers get a year of Grubhub Plus for free Google Eases Ad Restrictions for Abortion Pill Providers After Roe Voyager Account Holders Likely Won’t Get All Their Cryp…
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Episode 178: Break 'Em Off A Little Something, Something
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Welcome to Episode 178 of the snobOS Podcast! Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music The Lowdown: Don’t update your HomeKit-hubbed iPad Newly unionized retail employees ready negotiate with Apple T-Mobile not even trying to sell iPhone users data 2nd String: Amazon limits Plan-B pill purchases Meta to remove Facebook and Instagram posts co…
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Episode 177: All The Engineering Ladies, All The Engineering Ladies
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Are last year’s M1 Pro and M1 Pro chips faster than the new M2 chip? Tim Cook says ‘stay tuned’ for Apple’s AR headset Apple’s Automatic Verification will help us escape from annoying CAPTCHAs AirTag helps man find “lost” luggage…in a sea of “lost” luggage 2nd String: Is Instagram’s age-verifiying face analysis just for show? Apple bows out of join…
Welcome to Episode 175 of the snobOS Podcast! Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music The Lowdown: Stage Manager only coming to M1 iPads? Apple Pay Later DOES have a max buying limit Apple to use your Apple ID to prevent fraud Apple hopes 5G can expand Apple Clips usage 2nd String: Digital (subscription based) license plates are coming to M…
The Lowdown: We go over all our favorite hardware, software & services that was announced at this year’s WWDC Keynote iOS 16 iPadOS 16 watchOS 9 macOS 13 Ventura M2 Chip, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro We also discuss our overall takeaways and most unexpected part of the Keynote, in addition to what could be announced this fall. Visit website for show…
Welcome to Episode 174 of the snobOS Podcast! Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music The Lowdown: The iOS Automatic Updates feature does NOT push updates ASAP? Difference between Apple Card and Apple Account Card Woman confronts retail employee after tracking AirPods to Apple Store 2nd String: Slack makes pronouncing your coworkers name ea…
Welcome to Episode 173 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple intensifies COVID-19 protocols for WWDC 2022 attendees iPhone Driver's License Feature in Wallet App Now Available in Maryland Apple's iPhone emergency SOS saves woman from attempted rape Apple Music now available as built-in audio player on Waze 2nd String: DuckDuckGo caught giving M…
Welcome to Episode 172 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: (Another) important iOS update May have fixed an Apple Wallet transactions bug Apple ‘Tap to Pay’ in action Video of transaction Ohio to make AirTag tracking criminal New legislation would prohibit people from installing trackers on another person's property without consent. To [iPhone case…
The Lowdown: So long iPod New AirPods firmware New Apple food subscription? 2nd String: AT&T adds mobile emergency location services Texas forces Instagram to remove filters Tech companies are downsizing to prep for??? For the Culture: Difficulties of Black folks in non-traditional sports: Miles Rowe Racing The Hookup: A bidet will change your life…
Welcome to Episode 170 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Free AirPods Pro replacement? More people are switching to iPhone from Android 2nd String: Update Google Chrome browser Of course Echo devices are listening to sell you stuff For the Culture: Beats launches paid creators course for Black HBCU students Stop playing with celebs on the Interne…
The Lowdown: Apple seeds third developer Betas Apple says fix your own damn phones More patents for Apple AR/VR capabilities 2nd String: Google makes it easier to use productivity suite Twitch cuts streamer revenue share Biden clamps down on drone usage For the Culture: Twitter - Are you staying or leaving? The Hookup: Apple Scan text feature reall…
Welcome to Episode 168 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: iPhone 14 Leaks? Satellite connectivity (emergency services) Faster USB 3.0 Lightning connector (Pro model) Notch replaced by “hole punches” for sensors/camera Fired Apple Whistleblower can’t quit her Mac 2nd String: Google FINALLY drops Switch to Android app Charging hardware no longer inc…
The Lowdown: WWDC 2022 dates announced Apple’s App Tracking Transparency crackdown estimated to cost Facebook another $13 billion in 2022 Apple AirTags Are The Secret Sauce In New Samsara Tag Smart Carry-On 2nd String: Twitter will finally let you ‘unmention’ yourself in tweets Meta wants half your metaverse revenue as it decries Apple’s 30% App St…
Welcome to Episode 166 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple to rent iPhones? Apple iPhone Key makes it to Kia & Genesis models OG iCloud users awarded $14.8m class action settlement 2nd String: Get an NYC taxi on Uber? WhatsApp users may see iMessage reactions too For The Culture: Pastor “complains” about un-housed people with iPhones The Hook…
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Episode 165: If I Wasn't Affected, It Didn't Happen
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Welcome to Episode 165 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple’s Digital Driver’s Licenses go live in Arizona. Apple Card goes international with Credit Kudos acquisition. Apple’s iCloud services goes down (again)? 2nd String: Microsoft confirms LAPSUS$ hack. For the Culture: She Did That - Camille Hearst. SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing of Judge Ket…
Welcome to Episode 164 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: iOS 15.4 Dropped Apple Park evacuated 2nd String: Instagram Parental Controls roll out in US Microsoft makes Office 365 “remote friendly” For The Culture: Women’s History Month segment ‘She Did That’ - Kathryn Finney Ralph Lauren’s new HBCU fashions The Hook Up: iOS 15.4 Universal Control W…
Welcome to Episode 163 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We recap Apple’s ‘Peak Performance’ Event: Friday Night Baseball coming to Apple TV+ New iPhone 13 colors Upgraded iPhone SE M1 Ultra chip reveal Studio Mac (Mini) and Studio Display reveal New iPad Air reveal 2nd String: Spotify & Discord outage (Google Cloud’s fault) For the Culture: Wome…
Welcome to Episode 162 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: FaceID is the future for iPhone No under-screen TouchID or front-facing cameras Apple Stores drops customer mask requirement Apple will no longer require customers to wear masks in a number of Apple stores across the US, including in Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, and othe…
Welcome to Episode 161 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple Event Reportedly Scheduled for March 8 NY AG issues AirTags warning 2nd String: Worse than we thought: Spotify's deal with Joe Rogan is reportedly worth at least $200 million IRS requiring face scan to file taxes, but backtracks after uproar For The Culture: Teching While Black: Angie…
Welcome to Episode 160 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple is turning iPhones into POS machines, more benefits for Apple retail employees, and should Apple buy Peloton. 2nd String: We talk Twitter’s 2FA service is snitching on users. For The Culture: We talk Tech-ing While Black: Vanessa Wyche and NBC and Leslie Jones. The Hook Up: We…
