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#149: The Taste of Danger

July 10th, 2017 · 87 minutes

Is Apple taking a risk in potentially releasing a high-end, high-cost iPhone model in addition to the regular models this fall, as is rumored? Jason also talks about inviting the Amazon Echo Show and its touchscreen into his kitchen.

#148: I Think I Think What You Think

July 3rd, 2017 · 97 minutes

Jason convinces Myke to upgrade to iOS 11 so they can both talk about using it on their iPads. Also, Jason announces his enormous strategic partnerships and sends the stock market on an adventure! Finally, Jason breaks down Photos on macOS High Sierra.

#147: Outside the Zone of Secrecy

June 26th, 2017 · 88 minutes

An Apple secrecy presentation is leaked to the press? Jason and Myke break down an exclusive from The Outline, before moving on to discuss Scott Forstall's emergence from Broadway to talk about 10 years of iPhone.

#146: It's About the Journey

June 19th, 2017 · 86 minutes

The new iPad Pros have arrived! We give our reactions to the new displays, detail what’s new with previous versions, get excited about one day using iOS 11, and offer advice about which iPad Pro model is the right one to buy.

#145: Wandered into the Unicorn Grove

June 12th, 2017 · 98 minutes

Jason and Myke pick up many threads from WWDC 2017, including San Jose’s suitability as an event host, the first reviews of the iPad Pro, a bunch of news we didn’t know about last week, and Jason’s close encounter with a functioning HomePod speaker.

#144: Don't Call It the Finder

June 5th, 2017 · 82 minutes

Live from San Jose, in the immediate aftermath of the WWDC 2017 Keynote, Jason and Myke break down the entire event. We've got new Macs, new iPads, new versions of all of Apple's operating systems, and the official results of our keynote draft.

#143: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2017

May 29th, 2017 · 94 minutes

It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the WWDC 2017 keynote! They draft 20 different things they expect to see featured on stage in San Jose. Who will emerge with this year’s prediction crown?

#142: You Want Applause

May 22nd, 2017 · 96 minutes

Jason and Myke discuss more potential hardware announcements at WWDC. We also discuss a little bit about Google IO, including announcements about Google Photos and emoji, and get a little misty while thinking about Steve Jobs’ last product, Apple Park.

#141: I Export My Voice

May 15th, 2017 · 99 minutes

With WWDC only three weeks away, Jason and Myke delve into the latest rumors about what might be announced at the conference, and then discuss Apple's billion-dollar initiative to invest in American business--and the potential motives behind it.

#140: Disappointed Dad Tim Cook

May 8th, 2017 · 98 minutes

Apple’s latest financial statements give Jason and Myke a jumping-off point for analyzing where Apple’s going with the iPad and iPhone, the massive growth in Apple’s services business, and the company’s problems in China and possibilities in India.