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#543: Brought Into Equilibrium with a Reference Environment

March 12th, 2025 · 75 minutes

Is the Vision Pro the perfect night computer? Will this year bring a sweeping redesign to Apple's operating systems? Has Apple (accidentally?) built the ultimate desktop computer for AI? Are questions a bad way to write an episode description?

#542: face with tired

March 5th, 2025 · 67 minutes

It's a busy week: there are new iPads and Macs to discuss, as well as new emoji whose names are unknown to one particular host.

#541: The Suspicious Shape of Spaghetti

February 26th, 2025 · 77 minutes

Myke is away, so Stephen and Federico are relaunching every shirt from the show's archives. Then, the guys talk through iOS 18.4 and Ticci's new WiFi. Lastly, Stephen chats with Connected headphone expert Merri about her new Powerbeats Pro 2.

#540: Itsa Sixtini

February 19th, 2025 · 93 minutes

There's a new iPhone in town. It's not what you think...

Beyond the new 16e, the guys discuss the end of Humane, the future of Siri, and quite a bit of feedback.

#539: I'm the Hot Drink

February 12th, 2025 · 85 minutes

Stephen thinks he deserves a new title for changing the world, Stephen has a new page on his blog, and Stephen ordered Merri some new headphones. Also: Federico has a theory and Myke is in a new group chat.

#538: A Future That Is Now Stuck in the Past

February 5th, 2025 · 77 minutes

The guys reflect on the Vision Pro's first year and then talk about things that matter more, like the recent resurgence of read-it-later apps and Apple's new Invites app.

#537: Do You Know Apple?

January 29th, 2025 · 70 minutes

Legacy Stephen is back, and Federico has been wired in to the saga of DeepSeek.

#536: Dad Draws a Bath and Plays Mario Kart

January 22nd, 2025 · 70 minutes

Federico has a new mail client, Myke is concerned about software releases, and Stephen shares a recent interaction with AppleCare's iCloud support team.

#535: Proper Governance

January 15th, 2025 · 84 minutes

Federico, Myke, and Stephen consider turning their podcast over to a non-profit for all decision-making. Other points of business include Unifi networking, Focus modes, daily notes, and other items.

#534: The Rickies (January 2025)

January 8th, 2025 · 86 minutes

It is time to name a new Annual Chairman, so the guys judge their 2024 predictions and make a new round of guesses for what 2025 may bring to the Apple faithful.