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A technology-ish podcast from Apple geeks Dan Moren, John Moltz, and Lex Friedman.


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580: Dillholes

580: Dillholes

2026-01-0759:18

While Dan is on hold, we talk about gadgets other than the iPhone and then we throw some shade(s).Dan’s e-reader is here and he likes the firmware you can get for it on Github.Anyone want a Nokia banana phone?The menus in Tahoe are causing consternation among some.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
We proudly announce that The Rebound has achieved its goal of being 100% solar-powered by the end of 2025.Moltz got the Asus ProArt monitor.Coke is selling an AI-flavored soda.Unifi has a cute ad for its new travel router.Dan and Lex loved iSteve.Moltz 3D printed this iPhone Fold model.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
578: Krismas Kuandary

578: Krismas Kuandary

2025-12-2313:01

Lex and Moltz discuss holiday traditions in this special free for everyone holiday bonus episode!If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
This is now a home improvement podcast. We do find time to discuss products we wish Apple had shipped before the holidays, what happens when Apple locks you out of your iCloud account, and the Epic court battle.Apple can lock you out of your iCloud account through no fault of your own.Apple won the Epic battle but also lost it.Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and deliered right to your door. Ready in just two minutes and with more than 65 weekly meals, you can pick what's right for you. Head to factormeals.com/rebound50off and use code rebound50off to get 50% off your first box.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
We discuss the Apple executive movements and rumors of movements, who's left standing and the mess that is the Warner Brothers sale.John Gruber has some thoughts on Mark Gurman's report about Johny Srouji possibly leaving Apple.The Warner Brothers sale is a real mess.The developer of ICEBlock is suing the Trump administration.Alan Dye is leaving Apple and no one's that broken up about it.Rebound Prime subscriber KellyF enjoyed this Wait Wait Don't Tell Me clip.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
We talk about Apple’s AI executive switcheroo, our annual Apple Replay results and TV vomiting.John Giannandrea is leaving Apple. Surprise.Todd Vaziri takes a look at the Mad Men remastering goof.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
574: Board Books

574: Board Books

2025-11-2652:02

This week we talk about whether or not Tim Cook is resigning, holiday gift buying and agree we could all use more sleep.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Tim Cook isn't resigning soon.But Bloomberg, as you may recall, also published "The Big Hack" which turned out to be wrong.Lex uses the Music Cozy.Zoox is another autonomous vehicle company.We all use and recommend Acorn.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
Apple hints at Tim Cook's retirement, Dan has some controversial opinions on food, Moltz has problems and Lex is our number one content creator.Apple seem to be prepping people for Tim Cook stepping down as CEO.Cloudflare was down for a while on Tuesday morning.Russian robot faceplants.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
Apple announces a new, exciting way to carry your iPhone, we discuss some travel technology and then we do our TV picks.No, we’re not buying the iPhone Pocket.Apple rolls out the digital wallet for U.S. passports.We all like and use Tailscale.Valve announces a Steam console.Moltz has seen the first two episodes of “Pluribus” and enjoyed them.Dan recommends “The Lowdown”.Thin iPhones are out, thick heavy iPhones are in.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
571: Goodness Grayskull!

571: Goodness Grayskull!

2025-11-0501:04:44

Guy English joins Dan and Moltz to discuss Audio Hijack and the 26.1 updates, the ethical issues around AI and The Breakfast Club.Apple TV shows have a new intro.Apple posted great results. Surprise.The iOS 26.2 beta has some interesting updates for podcasts.Anyone want a sonic knife?If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
We talk about how excited we are to get ads in Maps and Apple's thinking on cozying up to Trump and then decide to do our own electrical work because why not?Tim Cook joined the president in Japan. He did not throw up on him.Apple says the U.S. passport feature on the iPhone is coming soon.The iPhone 20 may have haptic buttons.Ads are probably coming to Maps. Yay.Dan’s kid is getting a Yoto.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
We talk about Electron apps and last week’s announcements before getting to the meat of the episode which is, oddly, bagels.Electron apps seem to causing Tahoe to slow down.Amazon is laying off everyone.Jason takes a look at the M5-based iPad Pro and MacBook Pro.The fine Six Colors staff reviewed the new features for the Vision Pro.Apple is adding a toggle to turn Liquid Glass almost off.Lex suggests trying Too Good To Go.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
While we waited for Apple's announcements this week we talked about the company dropping the "+" from Apple TV+ and discontinuing Clips, Lex has some complaints about being a developer and we advocate for more app stores.Joe Rosensteel has thoughts on Apple removing the “+” from Apple TV+.Marc Maron recorded the last episode of his podcast.Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and delivered right to your door. Ready in just two minutes and with more than 65 weekly meals, you can pick what's right for you. Head to factormeals.com/rebound50off and use code rebound50off to get 50% off your first box.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
567: Modem Noises

567: Modem Noises

2025-10-0848:56

This week we discuss Apple leadership, whether or not Tim Cook loves Donald Trump and our glorious headset future.TERNUS COMIN'!Apple rolls over for Trump and removes ICEBlock from the App Store.Apple rejiggers its headset plans again.Jony Ive's AI hardware whatever is having some troubles.Our thanks to HelloFresh. HelloFresh brings you comforting, chef-designed recipes and fresh, seasonal ingredients right to your door. Eat healthier and tastier with 100 meals to choose from each week. Go to hellofresh.com/REBOUND10FM now to get 10 Free Meals plus a Free Item for Life!If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
We talk bags, notebooks and upgrade complaints and get mad at streaming services.YouTube is the latest to capitulate to Trump.iOS 26.0.1 is out but it doesn't fix Moltz's CarPlay issue.Moltz’s backpack was made by Brenthaven but they don’t make it anymore. His shoulder bag is an Incase bag they also don’t make anymore. So that was helpful.But he does like Rhodia notebooks. And they still make those.Visit Lex.games to play Lex’s new game!If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
We reconvene to discuss our new phones, the upcoming foldable iPhone and changing the name of the podcast.The Information says Apple has boosted production of the base iPhone 17.Mark Gurman says the foldable iPhone will be like two iPhone Airs hinged together.Our thanks to HelloFresh. HelloFresh brings you comforting, chef-designed recipes and fresh, seasonal ingredients right to your door. Eat healthier and tastier with 100 meals to choose from each week. Go to hellofresh.com/REBOUND10FM now to get 10 Free Meals plus a Free Item for Life!If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
Dan and Moltz discuss what they're looking forward to on Friday and general reaction to Apple's new operating systems.Dan reviewed the new versions of iOS and watchOS.The Verge likes the new Apple Watch SE.Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk into that doctor’s office, you’re set up to see someone in your network who gets you. Go to zocdoc.com/REBOUND and download the Zocdoc app for free.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
Maybe you heard about the Apple event. Or maybe you fell asleep.We run through Apple's various announcements and our impressions as we try to figure out what we're going to order.Dan's got an article up about the things Apple didn't discuss.Our thanks to Factor, which delivers healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Go to factormeals.com/rebound50off and use code rebound50off to get 50% off on your first box, plus free breakfast for one year.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
Oh man. I'm supposed to write show notes. That's usually Moltz's thing.Well, the good news is, all three hosts are here this time. Two of them are in Lex's office. One of them is not a nickel.We share predictions for next week's iPhone event. We learn why Dan should maybe have a wallet AirTag? Or a new AirTag 2? He probably won't get one, though.We also reference some old articles we're happy with.Our thanks to sponsor Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details.You should check out Rebound Prime: https://prime.reboundcast.com/And buy merch! https://reboundcast.com/stuff
561: A Well-Oiled Machine

561: A Well-Oiled Machine

2025-08-2701:05:50

John Moltz joins host Guy English to get obsessive about floors, Liquid Glass and icons.John Gruber discusses macOS Tahoe's icon problem.The Iconfactory’s Tot hits version 2.0.John Siracusa has had a very bad experience with AppleCare One.Our thanks to HelloFresh, the company that sends chef-crafted recipes and fresh ingredients to your home. Feel great with an even healthier and tastier menu with more variety, featuring high-protein and veggie-packed recipes. Go to hellofresh.com/REBOUND10FM now to get 10 Free Meals and a Free Item for Life!Our thanks as well to Steamclock Software, a design and development studio that ships great mobile apps for iOS and Android. Whether it's using cross-platform or native development tools, if you care about great customer experiences, you should be contacting Steamclock. Go to steamclock.com/rebound to get in touch with them to see how they can help.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!
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