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#661: Our Desks & Bags
October 9th, 2022 · 95 minutes
With David settling in at his new studio, the guys take some time to talk about their desk setups, what's in their bags and what they carry with them daily.
#660: App Updates for iOS 16 & The Apple Watch Ultra
October 2nd, 2022 · 96 minutes
David and Stephen share some of the treats they've found as apps are getting updated for iOS 16. Then, they talk through their first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra.
#659: Workflows with Alex Cox
September 25th, 2022 · 108 minutes
Alex Cox drops by the show to update Stephen and David on their new indie life, including Apple silicon hardware, collaboration tools and the new iPhone 14 Pro.
#658: Every Letter is Precious
September 18th, 2022 · 90 minutes
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit iOS 16 and the M2 MacBook Air, then dive into some listener questions and talk about the state of voice dictation.
#657: New Hardware & iOS 16
September 8th, 2022 · 111 minutes
Apple has announced its slate of iPhones and Apple Watches for the year and has major software releases right around the corner. This week, David and Stephen discuss the company's announcements and review iOS 16.
#656: The Fundamentals are Timeless, with Stephen Millard
September 4th, 2022 · 112 minutes
Automation wizard Stephen Millard joins David and Stephen to discuss Shortcuts, Alfred workflows and a whole host of other automation tools across Apple's platforms.
#655: Streaming Check-in with Julia Alexander
August 28th, 2022 · 88 minutes
Julia Alexander drops by to discuss the world of streaming services, and how Apple stands apart from its competitors in the space. Also discussed: the sad lack of modern orange notebooks, the importance of the Apple Watch and some of Julia's go-to apps.
#654: Data Storage in 2022
August 21st, 2022 · 95 minutes
File storage is both more accessible and more complicated than ever. This week, David and Stephen address storage mediums, syncing services, backup strategies and a lot more.
#653: Workflows with Chris Christensen
August 14th, 2022 · 88 minutes
Chris Christensen is a web developer, writer and traveler with roots in 90s Apple. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work, navigating the world and a lot more.
#652: Where Does the iPad Fit?
August 7th, 2022 · 100 minutes
Apple refers to the iPad as a magical pane of glass that becomes whatever you need of it. This week, David and Stephen discuss some apps and accessories that help the iPad reach that potential.