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#572: Grand modèle de langage
July 14th, 2025 · 102 minutes
We discuss Apple's iOS design conundrum, why Apple and F1 are wrong for each other, why it's probably time for a changing of the guard at Apple, and some new and exciting Apple AI contretemps.
#571: Am I a Legacy Node?
July 7th, 2025 · 86 minutes
Fueled by charts, we compile our wish list for a new, low-cost Mac laptop. Will it be a recycled M1 Air or something new? And how disappointingly high will the price be? Also, Apple tries to balance product priorities with its internal teams.
#570: The Spite Tier
June 30th, 2025 · 95 minutes
Why the macOS Tahoe Menu Bar is the start of something big, Apple may lower the bar when it comes to an entry-level Mac laptop, and we try to parse the reasoning behind Apple's latest set of EU App Store rules and regulations.
#569: We Need More Rock Stars
June 23rd, 2025 · 99 minutes
Can Apple buy its way out of trouble? We discuss the promise and pitfalls of Apple acquiring an AI powerhouse... or literally anything else.
#568: A Persona of a Bearded Man
June 16th, 2025 · 106 minutes
The Summer of Fun begins with loads of WWDC follow-up, including some big-picture reflections on last week and a discussion of some of our favorite features in Apple's beta OS releases.
#567: Are We So Back?
June 9th, 2025 · 78 minutes
Live from Cupertino, Jason has his in-person reactions to Apple's WWDC announcements. And in London, Myke dangerously installs betas while reacting to momentous iPad and Mac news.
#566: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2025
June 2nd, 2025 · 94 minutes
It's time for our 10th annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? Will there be a major redesign? What will the AI story be? We predict it all!
#565: The Scent of Humane
May 26th, 2025 · 99 minutes
Myke and Jason debate the merits of Jony Ive and Sam Altman's big announcement and what it means for Apple, Tariffs continue to threaten iPhone sales, and Apple may have committed to smart glasses after all.
#564: California CarPlay Road Trip
May 19th, 2025 · 96 minutes
The future of CarPlay is here, sort of, as we break down Apple's sales pitch for CarPlay Ultra. Also, Tim Cook's India iPhone plan gets noticed, Apple and Epic go around again on Fortnite, and Bloomberg portrays Apple's internal AI struggles.
#563: Peanut or a Banana
May 12th, 2025 · 94 minutes
We've got more thoughts about Apple's current policies and legal troubles, Eddy Cue makes some surprising statements under oath, and there's suddenly an awful lot of conversation about products Apple might not release until 2027.