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Welcome to Part 5 of our WWDC 2020 breakdown. This is Episode 12 of the AbsoluteCast.
👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/-MOHbrASQV0
In this episode we discussed:
• Apple Silicon (ARM based SOCs)
• RISC vs CISC
• History of Apple on Intel and their own Chips.
• DTK - Developer Transition Kit
• Rosetta 2: https://www.theverge.com/21304182/apple-arm-mac-rosetta-2-emulation-app-converter-explainer
• Universal Apps
• Bootcamp
• What does it mean for Intel, AMD and Thunderbolt (by Intel)?
• Graphics
• Thermals
• Which devices do and don't have Apple chips
Check out the previous episodes of the WWDC series.
Listed-to/Watch the previous episodes:
• Part 4: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/011-wwdc-2020-part-4/
• Part 3: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/010-wwdc-2020-part-3/
• Part 2: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/009-wwdc-2020-part-2/
• Part 1: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/008-wwdc-2020-part-1/
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com
The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
Welcome to Part 4 of our WWDC 2020 breakdown. This is Episode 11 of the AbsoluteCast.
If you haven’t already, check out the previous episodes of the WWDC series.
👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/i2zhrgHYiBQ
In this episode we discussed:
macOS Big Sur
• OSX came out in 2001 - 19 years ago
• icons - App and Folders
• Rounded corners
• Window action layouts
• Dark Mode
Safari
• Home, Tabs, Favicons
• Privacy
Where is Big Sur: https://goo.gl/maps/MXjWG4fQjoCwTnds7
James May: Our Man in Japan (Documentary on Amazon Prime)
https://www.amazon.com/James-May-Our-Japan-Season/dp/B082WM379P
Screenshots from the episode can be found on AbsoluteGeeks:
Terminal commands for taking screenshots on macOS:
Change file type to JPG: https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/save-location-format-macos-screenshots/
Remove shadows from app windows: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2014/08/03/how-to-remove-the-shadow-window-screenshots-on-mac-os-x/
Listed-to/Watch the previous episodes:
• Part 3: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/010-wwdc-2020-part-3/
• Part 2: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/009-wwdc-2020-part-2/
• Part 1: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/008-wwdc-2020-part-1/
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com
The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
Welcome to Part 3 of our WWDC 2020 (which took place on 22nd June) breakdown. This is Episode 10 of the AbsoluteCast.
If you haven’t already, watch (or listen) to the previous episodes of the WWDC series.
👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/mAc2QMcfYRM
In this episode we discussed:
iOS 14 additions from previous episodes:
• Double Tap works on the iPhone X
• Search
WatchOS7
• Beta uninstall
• Sleep
• Hand Wash
• Dance
• Multiple Complications
• Face Sharing
Dragon Ball Z
Kamehameha Image: https://baronesaselenenott.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/medium_goku_vs_broly.jpg
DBZ Live Action Movie review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-yUfsxw7es
Listed-to/Watch the previous episodes:
• Part 2: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/009-wwdc-2020-part-2/
• Part 1: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/008-wwdc-2020-part-1/
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com
The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
Welcome to Part 2 of our WWDC 2020 (which took place on 22nd June) breakdown. This is Episode 9 of the Absolute Cast.
Continuing on from Episode 8, which was part 1. If you haven’t already, watch (or listen) to that one first and then head over to this episode.
👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/QtQTX20gdN4
In this episode we discussed:
• Continuing our discussion of iOS 14:
- - Search (More like spotlight now). In-app search etc.
- - Emoji Search in keyboard
- - Translate, potential things like in-call translations.
- - Siri - - App Clips… Instant Apps?!
• CarPlay - CarKeys etc.
• iPadOS: https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/
- - General updates similar to iOS 14
- - Sidebar - - Apple Pencil
- - Scribble
- - Shape recognition
• Air Pods:
- - Spacial Audio
- - Automatic Switching
You can also "watch" this episode here: https://youtu.be/7-mo1b0nNGQ
Listed-to/Watch Part 1 here: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/008-wwdc-2020-part-1/
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com
The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
WWDC 2020 took place on 22nd June. With software updates all around and one major hardware shift for the future sets the tone for Apple over the next decade at least.
As the keynote packs a lot of information, we decided to break down our overview of the keynote into parts. Episode 8 is Part 1 of the entire WWDC breakdown.
👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/QtQTX20gdN4
In Episode 8 we talked about:
- A general comment about WWDC's production.
- iOS14 - https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-14-preview/
- - App Library: Apple's app drawer.
- - Widgets: Now on the Home Screen.
- - Picture-in-Picture: You didn't know you wanted it.
- - Compact calls and Siri.
- Messages in iOS14.
- Maps in iOS14 - Still not usable in UAE.
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com
The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
In episode 7 we talk about the following:
Support Local Restaurants: Chatfood and DeliverDXB
Dubai Police Smart Helmets - Covid-19 Health tech
Telehealth, Online Groceries
Phone Launches: OnePlus, Vivo, Sony, Motorola Edge and iPhone SE2.
OSN’s New streaming platform has content from HBO and Disney+
Movies - Drive in Cinema (Some US Spec cars don't even number frequency 99.2)
TV Shows - The Blacklist season 7 finale.
ReelGood - A way to find shows on all the platforms you are subscribed to.
👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/5OBJqsxri1g
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
Things we talked about before the apps:
Huawei Ban - https://www.cnet.com/news/huawei-ban-full-timeline-on-how-and-why-its-phones-are-under-fire/
Race to 5G - USA vs China - http://time.com/5594366/5g-internet-race-huawei/
Huawei working on building their own Platform - https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2019/05/23/huaweis-next-big-challenge-is-building-its-own-os/
Nokia X - Android - https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x-6067.php
Lenovo/ASUS Zenfone 6 - https://www.asus.com/event/zenfone6/
Cycloramic App - http://www.cycloramic.com/iPhone5/index_main.html
Ratings of the final episode of a popular TV series: https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/1131258422568071172
Fine Discount - https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/transport/breaking-get-up-to-100-discount-on-dubai-traffic-fines-1
Car Renewal - https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/renew-vehicle-registration-in-dubai-without-paying-fines-1.63957061
Fine Discount EID: RTA and Dubai Police gave a 25% discount for Eid.https://gulfnews.com/uae/457154-motorists-get-discount-on-traffic-offences-in-dubai-1.63844021
600 Number https://www.etisalat.ae/en/biz/smb/office-services/voice/service_600.jsp
# Apps we talked about:
Bullet Journal - https://youtu.be/fm15cmYU0IM
Apple Notes:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notes/id1110145109
Bear:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bear-beautiful-writing-app/id1016366447
Mac - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bear-beautiful-writing-app/id1091189122
Web - https://bear.app/
SomNote:
Based in South Korea, but a company called Wizard Works Inc.
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/somnote-notepad-diary/id515219433 (Last updated March 2018)
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.somcloud.somnote (Last updated Dec 2018)
Web - https://somcloud.com/
SNote Samsung: https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-notes/
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.snote
Windows - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/s-note/9wzdncrfhwg6?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
NVAlt: https://brettterpstra.com/projects/nvalt/
Sublime: https://www.sublimetext.com/
Notion:
https://www.notion.so/
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notion-notes-tasks-wikis/id1232780281
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=notion.id
Desktop - https://www.notion.so/desktop
👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/qSDuDj13fIU
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
The topic of this episode is: Dubai Government Apps a.k.a. Smart City Apps.
# Apps we talked about:
S’Hail:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/shail/id1214681230?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.dimp&hl=en
RTA Dubai:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/rta-dubai/id426109507?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rta.rtadubai&hl=en
DubaiNow:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/dubainow-smart-app-ttbyq-dby/id619712783?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deg.mdubai
EnocPay:
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/enoc-pay/id1395158011?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enoc.pay&hl=en
Emicool:
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/emicool-mobile-payment/id849151998
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.emicool2.mpay&hl=en
Wojhati: Seems like the first version of S’Hail, but hasn’t been updated for a couple of years. Thats why we haven't shared the link.
👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/LSbKkc33ocs
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
The topic of this episode is: Messaging apps.
# Messaging Apps we talked about:
Telegram:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/telegram-messenger/id686449807
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.telegram.messenger&hl=en
WhatsApp:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp&hl=en
Slack:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slack/id618783545?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Slack&hl=en
Skype:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/skype-for-iphone/id304878510?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider
Messenger (Facebook):
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/messenger/id454638411?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca&hl=en
BBM (Throwback):
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/bbm/id690046600?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbm
Multiple App trick: Parallel Space (Free)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.parallel.intl
The useless app for 1000$:
https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/08/iphone-i-am-ric.html
https://www.wired.com/2008/08/eight-people-bo/
Note: We did have a slight issue in the video and audio recording for this episode and so some parts had to be cut out. For the next episode we hope such issues don’t happen.
👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/f9Wt400n_6w
The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.
This episode we talked about Video Editing apps
# Video Editing Apps we talked about:
Spark Camera:
Price: 2.99 $, 10.99 AED (One time download)
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spark-camera-video-editor/id1133670954?mt=8
Apple camera app
Price: Pre-Installed in iPhone
iOS - https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/cameras/
(While we covered the iPhone X camera, however it applies to any of its phones but features may vary)
iMovie
Price: Free
iOS Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8
Clips
https://www.apple.com/ae/clips/
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/clips/id1212699939?mt=8
Quik
Price: Free
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/quik-gopro-video-editor/id694164275?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stupeflix.replay&hl=en
Splice
Price: Free
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splice-video-editor-maker/id409838725?mt=8
Inshot
Price: Free for basic
Pro: 10.99 AED/month, AED 39.99 AED/year, 114.99AED one time purchase
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.instashot
Action director
Price: Free for basic
Pro: Monthly Plan 14.99 AED/month, Annual Plan - 4.83 AED/month (57.96 AED/yr)
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyberlink.actiondirector
Garage Band:
https://www.apple.com/ae/mac/garageband/
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/garageband/id408709785?mt=8
Mac: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/garageband/id682658836?mt=12&ls=1
Final Cut Pro X
https://www.apple.com/ae/final-cut-pro/
Mac: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933
Nokia 7.1’s dual record mode:
https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/nokia-7/#camera
👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/tJK1_fPVEVk
Absolute Cast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit.
This episode we talked about Photo Editing apps and even covered a few camera apps.
👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/4uniddDMAvc
# Photo Editing Apps we talked about:
Apple Photos:
https://www.apple.com/ae/ios/photos/
Adobe LightRoom:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-lightroom-cc/id878783582
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.lrmobile
VSCO:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/vsco/id588013838
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vsco.cam
SnapSeed:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/snapseed/id439438619
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed
# Camera Apps we talked about:
Apple’s Native Camera:
https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/cameras/
(While we covered the iPhone X camera, however it applies to any of its phones but features may vary)
ProCam 6:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/procam-6/id730712409
Samsung Galaxy camera:
Note 8 Camera:
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-note8/camera/
(This is the one we spoke about in the episode, but the latest one in the S10 is here: https://www.samsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-s10/camera/ )
Absolute Cast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit.
Our first ever podcast! Brought to you by TJ your host, Udit and Nakul.
# The Podcast Apps we talked about:
Castbox:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/castbox-podcast-player/id1243410543
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.castbox.audiobook.radio.podcast
Podbean:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podbean-podcast-app-player/id973361050
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podbean.app.podcast
Google Podcasts:
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.podcasts
Apple Podcasts:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-podcasts/id525463029
Overcast:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.castbox.audiobook.radio.podcast
Anghami:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anghami-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A/id545395155
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anghami
# The shows that we are subscribed to:
TJ - https://podstand.co/profile/tjtech
Udit - https://podstand.co/profile/uditss
Nakul - https://podstand.co/profile/nakulgupta
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