Dave has a few questions for our listeners about the difference in inexpensive dash cams compared to the more expensive models. Apple dropped the "Available Now" tagline from its Apple Intelligence page because... well, it's not available. A new survey suggests that people would be willing to pay up to $10 a month for Apple Intelligence. Brought to…

Kind of a special episode this week—it's Dave's birthday! This week Dave and I talk about Apple's abrupt changes to its marketing for Apple Intelligence, effectively downplaying the nonexistent technology. We also look at a story describing the internal turmoil of Siri and how badly Apple exectives mismanaged the entire AI revolution. Brought to yo…

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 i…

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 a…

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…

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 g…

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 i…

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 ne…

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 wa…

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 c…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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 F…

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 i…

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 b…

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…

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 deli…

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. Broug…

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 App…

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 …

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 consid…

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 …

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 rumore…

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…

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 C…

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 i…

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 f…

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…

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 an…

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…

There are rumors of a new M4 Mac mini in Apple's future, which makes sense—this wouldn't be the first time Apple has used the Mac mini to lead off its Mac upgrade cycle. Users of Patreon are up in arms over Apple's requirement for the company to move to its in-app purchasing system or risk being removed from the App Store. I have an update on my qu…

Apple recently reported its third quarter financial results, so Dave and I take a look at the numbers to see what was good and bad about sales. I'm going to buy a new Mac soon but I'm not quite sure what I want just yet. Has Apple Intelligence lived up to the hype? We take a look at what's been promised and what's been released. I got a new coffeem…

Dave and I are back after a few weeks off. We talk about my wonderful trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, get an update on Daves eye operation and dig into some of the new Apple Intelligence features Apple released in its latest developer beta. Brought to you by: Oracle Cloud: Upgrade to the next generation of the cloud–Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You ge…

Apple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, at least based on the number of chips its ordering for the upcoming device. Dave has some questions about the new iPhone that will determine which one he buys. Apple is getting an OpenAI Board Observer Role as part of its deal with OpenAI and Netflix is phasing out its cheapest ad-free plan. Show Notes: Apple…

This week, Dave and I talk more about AI, including some thoughts from Dave on improvements to make Siri work better for everyday tasks. We also look at rumors Amazon will charge for the AI version of Alexa. There is an ongoing debate on how much RAM the new Apple Silicon Macs need to run all of its tasks, and a new iCloud option allows users to ke…

Apple rolled out its AI strategy at WWDC this month. Dave and I take a look at that, as well as, a look at what Siri will be able to do, and what it won't do at launch. There are rumors of a new M4 MacBook Pro, which makes sense since Apple just released an iPad with the same chip. The requirements for Apple's new AI strategy calls for an iPhone 15…

Justin Long is in the news again, this time doing commercials for Qualcomm. Apple is still in the news for uts rumored AI releases at WWDC, but this time it's for a partnership with Sam Altman and OpenAI to make Apple's AI actually work. Netflix is ending support for older Apple TVs, so if you have one of those devices, it may be time to upgrade. B…

Dave and I talk about his upcoming eye surgery that just scares the hell out of me. We also talk about Dave's trip to an Apple Store to try out the new iPad Pro M4. Dave even figured out something the Apple employees didn't know how to do—I'm not surprised, he's a very smart man. Then we look at some of the rumors coming out about Apple's iOS 18 su…

Amazon is planning an overhaul for its personal assistant, Alexa. As part of the AI changes, rumors suggest the company is also going to charge users to get the new version to help offset the cost of development. Microsoft has said that its newest PCs are beating Apple's MacBook Air in performance and battery life benchmarks. Brought to you by: Lin…

Apple unveiled some new accessibility features this week, including Eye Tracking. The iPads announced at last week's event are now avalable. The reviews have also dropped, so Dave and I take a look at what people are saying. GPT 4o was demoed and it's absolutely incredible—unless Apple has something truly amazing at WWDC, they are going to fall rea…

Apple released a number of new products this week, including new iPad models as well as some new software for its pro users with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. Apple also announced its quarterly financials, which Dave and I talk about, including products sold and total revenue. Finally, we talk about ACDC, but it's not the band. Brought to you by: Li…

Apple announced an event for May 7, 2024, which is widely expected to showcase new iPads ahead of the companies Worldwide Developers Conference in June. At the event, or perhaps in the next version of iPadOS, the company is expected to unveil a calculator app for the device for the first time. A wave of Apple ID password resets have plagued users, …

It is a big week for women's basketball as college star Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. As incredible as her college career was, some fans are outraged at her salary. Dave and I dig into how much she's getting paid and why. My iPhone doesn't connect to my new truck using CarPlay, so I can't use Maps or Apple Music. This forced me into g…

The solar eclipse happened this week so Dave and I took a few minutes to talk about our experiences. The rumored iPad release date is getting closer—they may be released a couple of weeks before WWDC in June. The teen population has spoken—in a new survey, teens say they love their iPhones, but don't like Apple Music or Apple TV+. Brought to you by…

After stopping development of its car project, Apple is now rumored to be entering the home robotics space. It will be interesting to see what that will be in the future. The New York Times gave one of its reporters the task of switching from iPhone to Android—it went okay, but it certainl wasn't smooth in all areas. Apple TV+ added a lot of movies…

Apple this week announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference. You can find out about the conference, which takes place from June 10-14, at the event Web site. Dave and I talk a little more about Siri and what changes we might see at WWDC. Apple has put longtime executive, Phil Schiller, in charge of defending the company publicly aga…

March Madness has begun! It's a big time for many sports fans, so Dave and I talk for a few minutes about it. We also talk about my continued frustration with Siri and why I'm so upset with Apple. If the rumors are true, Apple is expected to introduce new iPads soon. There could be a new iPad Air and Pro models, but not a new iPad mini. Show Notes:…

Dave visited an Apple Store this week and got a demo of the Vision Pro. He takes us through the process of preparing for the demo and gives us his thoughts on the product. While there, Dave also spent time with the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air and gives us his verdict on which machine he thought was better. We also talked about my new hobby, coo…