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#511: You’re Nice to Hold

May 7th, 2024 · 117 minutes

Both Jason (New York) and Myke (London) have had their hands on the new iPads and are here to report back with all the details. We discuss M4 surprises, iPad Air choices, iPad Pro use cases, and save a little time to Lawyer Up.

#510: Jason Is Cool GOTO 10

April 29th, 2024 · 85 minutes

We're trying to puzzle through some strange rumors about next week's iPad launch event. Also, the EU brings the iPad into the DMA party, Apple locks the Apple IDs of many people (including Myke!), and we shout out the OG Knowledge Navigator.

#509: Save the Fines

April 22nd, 2024 · 95 minutes

The world's foremost e-reader podcast returns, but we also take time to talk about the appeal of retro game emulators, iPad and iPhone rumors, and the possible end of Apple's leather replacement material.

#508: You’re Judging It Wrong

April 15th, 2024 · 87 minutes

Skepticism about the future of the Vision Pro and brutal reviews of the Humane Ai Pin make us discuss misguided expectations and the power of the smartphone duopoly. We also attempt to decode reports of new M4 Mac chips.

#507: Differently Social

April 8th, 2024 · 108 minutes

Casey Liss joins Myke to discuss Apple's new Spatial Personas for visionOS, and their thoughts on an immersive experience from... Gucci? Also, emulators are coming to the App Store, and Myke wants to check Casey's vibe.

#506: Legacy When? Legacy Now?

April 1st, 2024 · 100 minutes

We often cite anonymous reports about Apple's future, but where do those reports come from? We discuss of the value and ethics of Apple rumor coverage. Also, we've seen the latest Vision Pro immersive video and have strong opinions.

#505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft

March 25th, 2024 · 93 minutes

The U.S. Department of Justice joins the European Commission in contributing to Apple's legal troubles; and in a surprise, pre-emptive move, we attempt to predict the future of the iPad via a draft!

#504: Tone 47

March 18th, 2024 · 84 minutes

Is Apple working with Google on its A.I. strategy? We break down what that might mean for the future of Apple's platforms--and why it might make a lot of sense. And in Europe, Apple continues to alter its App Store rules.

#503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field

March 11th, 2024 · 99 minutes

We discuss Apple's latest embarrassing and unnecessary policy stumble in Europe, and then explain how Jason's full review of the M3 MacBook Air managed to kill his home network.

#502: It's the Way Towards Colour

March 4th, 2024 · 84 minutes

It's time to say goodbye to the M1 MacBook Air (hello, new M3 models!) and our Upshift segment (RIP Apple Car project), but our in-depth coverage of Apple being regulated and fined by the European Commission rolls on!