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I found a couple of bugs in Apple's tvOS that have been very annoying over the last few months. They seem to have started after Apple introduced a new menu system in the software in the last version. Apple announced the date for its latest event where the iPhone 16 is expected to be introduced and based on the information we currently have, Dave and I look at the major differences between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. Show Notes: Apple Event iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Siri alternative Shows and movies we’re watching Criminal Record, Apple TV+ Intruder, BritBox The Long Shadow, AMC+ Scavengers Reign, Netflix and Max

I think this is the first time I actually made Dave yell on the podcast and it was hilarious. That comes as I give one of my final updates on my quest for a perfect cup of coffee. Has someone every told you about a feature in an operating system that you had no idea even existed? Dave and I talk about discoverability on the Mac. We also take a look at some of the new features in iOS 18. Show Notes: Jura Z10 Diamond Black iOS 18: Replace or Remove Lock Screen Camera and Flashlight Icons iPadOS 18 adds a new tab bar US social security–Freeze your credit Shows and movies we’re watching Homicide, Peacock Slow Horses, Apple TV+ Catch Me A Killer, BritBox

There are rumors of a new M4 Mac mini in Apple's future, which makes sense—this wouldn't be the first time Apple has used the Mac mini to lead off its Mac upgrade cycle. Users of Patreon are up in arms over Apple's requirement for the company to move to its in-app purchasing system or risk being removed from the App Store. I have an update on my quest for a good cup of coffee. Brought to you by: Oracle Cloud: Upgrade to the next generation of the cloud–Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You get a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Show Notes: Apple’s fantastic new accessibility video The most dominant female athlete in America won Olympic gold — in wrestling The English Premier League Will Ditch Its Hated VAR Offside Tech for a Fleet of iPhones Apple to force Patreon to hand over 30% Another reason to buy an iPhone 16 Pro Rumored new M4 Mac mini Shows and movies we’re watching Presumed Innocent, Apple TV+ Cowboy Cartel, Apple TV+ Payback, BritBox Shogun, Hulu Blue Eye Samurai, Netflix

Apple recently reported its third quarter financial results, so Dave and I take a look at the numbers to see what was good and bad about sales. I'm going to buy a new Mac soon but I'm not quite sure what I want just yet. Has Apple Intelligence lived up to the hype? We take a look at what's been promised and what's been released. I got a new coffeemaker last week—I could have gone a bit overboard with what I needed. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record again to top off Olympic gold at Paris 2024 The most dominant female athlete in America won Olympic gold — in wrestling Apple’s 3rd quarter results Apple pulls an ad campaign, scrubs it from servers Mark Gurman on Apple Intelligence macOS Sequoia Makes It Harder to Override Gatekeeper Security Shows and movies we’re watching Grace, BritBox Shetland, BritBox Seth Meyers Lonely Island podcast Dirty Pop, Netflix

Dave and I are back after a few weeks off. We talk about my wonderful trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, get an update on Daves eye operation and dig into some of the new Apple Intelligence features Apple released in its latest developer beta. Brought to you by: Oracle Cloud: Upgrade to the next generation of the cloud–Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You get a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Show Notes: Here Are All of the Apple Intelligence Features in the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta All of the Apple Intelligence Features Not Included in the iOS 18.1 Beta Google Is the Only Search Engine That Works on Reddit Now Telecoms companies now using scambaiting AI systems modelled on Lenny Germans Combat Climate Change From Their Balconies Shows and movies we’re watching Halt and Catch Fire, AMC+ The Bear, Hulu

Apple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, at least based on the number of chips its ordering for the upcoming device. Dave has some questions about the new iPhone that will determine which one he buys. Apple is getting an OpenAI Board Observer Role as part of its deal with OpenAI and Netflix is phasing out its cheapest ad-free plan. Show Notes: Apple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, based on chip orders Apple Poised to Get OpenAI Board Observer Role as Part of AI Pact Netflix is starting to phase out its cheapest ad-free plan I was wrong about the new iPad Pro’s nano-texture display Shows and movies we’re watching American Rust, Amazon Run, Lola, Run, Amazon Chance, Hulu

This week, Dave and I talk more about AI, including some thoughts from Dave on improvements to make Siri work better for everyday tasks. We also look at rumors Amazon will charge for the AI version of Alexa. There is an ongoing debate on how much RAM the new Apple Silicon Macs need to run all of its tasks, and a new iCloud option allows users to keep certain files allows downloaded to their devices. Brought to you by: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: AI might be the most important new computer technology ever, but it needs a lot of speed and processing power. So how do you compete without costs spiraling out of control? It’s time to upgrade to the next generation of the cloud. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Take a free test drive of OCI at Oracle.com/DALRYMPLE. Show Notes: Reuters: Amazon Is Considering $5 Monthly Charge for Improved Alexa New “Keep Downloaded” iCloud option iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Include Support for Formatting External Drives New ammo for the 8GB vs 16GB Mac debate Gruber on Apple Intelligence. Adding features, not products The Washington Post on Apple being late to AI Training Large Language Models on the Public Web Shows and movies we’re watching The Tunnel, PBS Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, HBO How Music Got Free, series, Paramount +

Apple rolled out its AI strategy at WWDC this month. Dave and I take a look at that, as well as, a look at what Siri will be able to do, and what it won't do at launch. There are rumors of a new M4 MacBook Pro, which makes sense since Apple just released an iPad with the same chip. The requirements for Apple's new AI strategy calls for an iPhone 15 Pro, which leaves a lot of older iPhone users out in the cold. Show Notes: Willie Mays M4 MacBook Pro Models Expected to Launch in Late 2024 FTC Takes Action Against Adobe Apple’s AI rollout strategy Apple Intelligence Apple Explains iPhone 15 Pro Requirement for Apple Intelligence Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ Heads for Historic Box Office Opening The apps that Apple Sherlocked at WWDC 2024 Shows and movies we’re watching Hidden Assets, Acorn Under the Bridge, Hulu Erased, Hulu Hit Man, Netflix

Justin Long is in the news again, this time doing commercials for Qualcomm. Apple is still in the news for uts rumored AI releases at WWDC, but this time it's for a partnership with Sam Altman and OpenAI to make Apple's AI actually work. Netflix is ending support for older Apple TVs, so if you have one of those devices, it may be time to upgrade. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Now Qualcomm Went Long Justin Long did it again. First Intel, and now Qualcomm Apple, AI, and Sam Altman WWDC AI announcements will spark iPhone 16 upgrade cycle Netflix to End Support for 2nd and 3rd Generation Apple TV Fake iPhone return scam Shows and movies we’re watching Crime, BritBox The Woman in the Wall, Paramount+ Loot, Apple TV+ Trying, Apple TV+ Drops of God, Apple TV+

Dave and I talk about his upcoming eye surgery that just scares the hell out of me. We also talk about Dave's trip to an Apple Store to try out the new iPad Pro M4. Dave even figured out something the Apple employees didn't know how to do—I'm not surprised, he's a very smart man. Then we look at some of the rumors coming out about Apple's iOS 18 surrounding AI features and Siri. Show Notes: New iPads are now available New Features Rumored for iOS 18 iOS 18 general feature rumors Shows and movies we’re watching Stax:Soulsville USA, Max Beach Boys, Disney+

Amazon is planning an overhaul for its personal assistant, Alexa. As part of the AI changes, rumors suggest the company is also going to charge users to get the new version to help offset the cost of development. Microsoft has said that its newest PCs are beating Apple's MacBook Air in performance and battery life benchmarks. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Judge blocks the foreclosure sale of Elvis’ Graceland Comcast announces Netflix, Peacock, Apple TV+ Bundle Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle Amazon plans to give Alexa an AI overhaul — and a monthly subscription price AppleTV+ Wants to Pay Actors Based on How Many People Watch Their Movies Inside Microsoft’s mission to take down the MacBook Air Shows and movies we’re watching Sing Street, Netflix Once, Hulu

Apple unveiled some new accessibility features this week, including Eye Tracking. The iPads announced at last week's event are now avalable. The reviews have also dropped, so Dave and I take a look at what people are saying. GPT 4o was demoed and it's absolutely incredible—unless Apple has something truly amazing at WWDC, they are going to fall really far behind. Show Notes: Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking How Apple Intends to Avoid Another ‘Bendgate’ Controversy Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android Apple Watch is the perfect golfing companion New iPads are now available Apple still isn’t done building its dream iPad Joanna Stern’s review Gruber’s iPad review Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea spent weeks testing OpenAI’s new chatbot OpenAI’s demo of “GPT 4o” is astonishing Shows and movies we’re watching Dune Part 2 comes to Max next week Game of Thrones, Max

Apple released a number of new products this week, including new iPad models as well as some new software for its pro users with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. Apple also announced its quarterly financials, which Dave and I talk about, including products sold and total revenue. Finally, we talk about ACDC, but it's not the band. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Eurovision Apple Second quarter results Apple’s Q2 2024 Earnings Call Takeaways Apple working on AI chip for data center servers Gruber on AI chips for data centers John Ternus as Apple CEO Wave of forced Apple ID password resets Logic Pro Final Cut Pro Apple introduces M4 chip Apple unveils the redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air with M2 Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with M4 chip and Apple Pencil Pro Shows and movies we’re watching Treason, Netflix “Wait, wait don’t tell me” podcast Let It Be, Disney+

Apple announced an event for May 7, 2024, which is widely expected to showcase new iPads ahead of the companies Worldwide Developers Conference in June. At the event, or perhaps in the next version of iPadOS, the company is expected to unveil a calculator app for the device for the first time. A wave of Apple ID password resets have plagued users, including me, over the past week or so. Show Notes: Turn It Up! New US airline rules Apple announces Apple Event for May 7th Apple Finally Plans to Release a Calculator App for iPad Later This Year iPad Pro will be the M4, not the M3 iPhone SE Wave of forced Apple ID password resets Should Apple Kill Siri and Start Over? Shows and movies we’re watching Tokyo Vice, directed by Michael Mann, Max

It is a big week for women's basketball as college star Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. As incredible as her college career was, some fans are outraged at her salary. Dave and I dig into how much she's getting paid and why. My iPhone doesn't connect to my new truck using CarPlay, so I can't use Maps or Apple Music. This forced me into getting a subscription to Spotify and it has some really cool features. We are all looking (cautiously) forward to AI, but some of the new products are really bad. We take a look at one of them. Show Notes: Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. Some fans are outraged at her salary Spotify features Dumb comparison of the week Great Phil Schiller quote about Steve Jobs The AI Device Revolution Isn’t Going to Kill the Smartphone The Ai Pin Shows and movies we’re watching Masters of the Air, Apple TV+ Garry Shandling’s show & The Larry Sanders Show

The solar eclipse happened this week so Dave and I took a few minutes to talk about our experiences. The rumored iPad release date is getting closer—they may be released a couple of weeks before WWDC in June. The teen population has spoken—in a new survey, teens say they love their iPhones, but don't like Apple Music or Apple TV+. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: NCAA Women Beat Men in Finals’ Ratings for First Time—but Got 99% Less TV Money Microsoft Says Windows Laptops With Snapdragon X Elite Will Be Faster Than M3 MacBook Air New iPads Likely to Launch During Second Week of May Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+ Shows and movies we’re watching Hit & Run, Netflix Fly Me to the Moon, Apple TV+ Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale, Max

After stopping development of its car project, Apple is now rumored to be entering the home robotics space. It will be interesting to see what that will be in the future. The New York Times gave one of its reporters the task of switching from iPhone to Android—it went okay, but it certainl wasn't smooth in all areas. Apple TV+ added a lot of movies from different studios to its service this week. They are all available for free if you subscribe to Apple TV+. Brought to you by: The Dalrymple Report is sponsored by BetterHelp: Therapy is helpful for learning positive coping skills and how to set boundaries. Visit BetterHelp.com/report today to get 10% off your first month. Show Notes: The Tropicana Hotel Apple Explores Home Robotics as Potential ‘Next Big Thing’ After Car Fizzles Switching From iPhone to Android Is Easy. It’s the Aftermath That Stings Apple TV+ Gains Even More Movies for a Limited Time Shows and movies we’re watching Woman of the Dead, Netflix Loot, Apple TV+ Girls State, Apple TV+ Sugar, Apple TV+

Apple this week announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference. You can find out about the conference, which takes place from June 10-14, at the event Web site. Dave and I talk a little more about Siri and what changes we might see at WWDC. Apple has put longtime executive, Phil Schiller, in charge of defending the company publicly against its growing number of critics. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference Apple Turns to Longtime Steve Jobs Disciple to Defend Its ‘Walled Garden’ Movie Piracy App Tops App Store Charts Apple Users Targeted in Advanced Phishing Attack Involving Password Reset Requests Shows and movies we’re watching Steve!, Apple TV+ The Gentlemen, Netflix Silo, Apple TV+

March Madness has begun! It's a big time for many sports fans, so Dave and I talk for a few minutes about it. We also talk about my continued frustration with Siri and why I'm so upset with Apple. If the rumors are true, Apple is expected to introduce new iPads soon. There could be a new iPad Air and Pro models, but not a new iPad mini. Show Notes: March Madness Siri and HomePod frustration iPhone 16 to Adopt Ultra-Thin Bezel Technology to Maximize Display Apple to Announce New iPads on March 26, Rumors Claim Quickly Toggling Closed Captions on Apple TV Shows and movies we’re watching The Tourist, Netflix The gentlemen, Netflix

Dave visited an Apple Store this week and got a demo of the Vision Pro. He takes us through the process of preparing for the demo and gives us his thoughts on the product. While there, Dave also spent time with the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air and gives us his verdict on which machine he thought was better. We also talked about my new hobby, cooking, and the hours it takes to make a sauce. Follow this podcast Show Notes: Help Sarah Perez Taking Vision Pro for a spin Zuck insists Quest 3 is also a computer and not just for games in latest Vision Pro criticism M3 MacBook Air Teardown Shows Apple Fixed Base Model’s Biggest Flaw All the M3 Macs Still Expected This Year Shows and movies we’re watching The Reluctant Traveler, Apple TV+ Who is Erin Carter? Netflix Pieces of Her, Netflix