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#731: “Tears Rolled Down My Light Seal”
February 11th, 2024 · 126 minutes
Apple Vision Pro is here. David and Stephen share their initial thoughts on Apple's first new platform in ten years, talk about how it performs in entertainment and productivity and then answer some listener questions about the device.
#730: “Treat it as an Intern,” with Jeff Richardson
February 4th, 2024 · 93 minutes
Jeff Richardson returns to the show to talk about how AI has changed how he works with documents and how technologies like spatial computing and Standby can impact day-to-day workflows.
#729: Don't Hear What We Aren't Saying
January 28th, 2024 · 103 minutes
On this feedback episode: more about AppleCare and the Vision Pro, then some listener feedback and more proof Stephen and David spend too much time together.
#728: All About AppleCare
January 21st, 2024 · 76 minutes
Apple has several variations of its warranty offerings. This week, Stephen and David detail the differences between various AppleCare products and discuss their value to customers.
#727: The Productivity Field Guide
January 14th, 2024 · 68 minutes
After years of thought and work, David has launched The Productivity Field Guide. In this episode, he speaks with Stephen about some of the elements of the guide, what went into it and what comes next.
#726: Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More
January 7th, 2024 · 76 minutes
Stephen and David explore Apple's new Journal app and discuss the technology that powers it, which is being leveraged by other journaling apps, including Day One. The guys also retell the history of Sherlocking.
#725: Tech that Worked in 2023
December 31st, 2023 · 56 minutes
To wind down 2023, David and Stephen reflect on the tech that has served them well over the last 12 months.
#724: Catching up with Mikah Sargent
December 24th, 2023 · 99 minutes
Mikah Sargent returns to the show to update the guys on his Apple hardware, talk about how he prepares for his various audio and video podcasts and help explain what's going on with the Matter smart home standard.
#723: State of the Platforms (December 2023)
December 17th, 2023 · 103 minutes
2023 proved to be very busy for Apple, with updated hardware and software shipping. This week, David and Stephen take a survey of the company's year.
#722: Bringing Devices Together
December 10th, 2023 · 106 minutes
On this feedback episode, the guys revisit Apple Notes, talk about Name Drop and David shares the good news about a new battery pack.