It was a sad day for the music world as one of the greats passed away this week. Dolly Parton was celebrated around the world when news of her passing reached the public, and every bit of it was deserved. Apple’s first event featuring its new CEO, John Ternus, has been announced for September 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. It is expected that John will introduce a bunch of new products, including the Foldable iPhone. It’ll be an event to watch for sure. Apple this week also announced a new Mac mini with M6, M5 Pro, a new MacStudio with M5 Max, and M5 Ultra. That’s a lot of power.

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**Show Notes:**

– [RIP Dolly Parton](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/arts/music/dolly-parton-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share)

– [Stafford Heineken](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2026/08/26/posiwid)

– [CleanKeys](https://cleankeys.app)

– [Apple Event](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39BalPDuTo0)

– [Apple launches new Mac mini with M6, M5 Pro, new MacStudio with M5 Max, M5 Ultra](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-m6-and-m5-ultra-for-a-big-leap-in-performance-and-ai-compute/)

– [Gruber pricing chart](https://daringfireball.net/2026/08/configurations_and_pricing_for_new_mac_minis_and_mac_studios)

– [Some rumored details on the coming Apple foldable](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-23/apple-s-foldable-iphone-details-retail-store-changes-for-new-home-products-mt5vjf61)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Dept Q, Netflix
– Cris and Martina: the final set, Netflix

Sometimes we like to share things going on in our lives, this week is my turn. I just got back from a trip to Winnepeg, spending some time with friends we met last year. Besides being the nicest people I’ve ever met (that’s coming from a Canadian), they also showed us a really good time in Canadian cottage country. Dave and I also talk about some difficulties setting alarms in iOS 27 and a misstep by Apple has revealed the new camera-equipped AirPods Pro.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/17/camera-equipped-airpods-macos-26-7/)

– [Apple Versus the Glassholes](https://spyglass.org/airpods-vision/?ref=from-afar-newsletter)

– [New Apple TV to Come With Upgraded Siri Remote](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/18/new-apple-tv-siri-remote-leak/)

– [Steve Jobs, Apple 50th anniversary auction](https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/details/748-steve-jobs-the-computer-revolution-the-apple-50th-anniversary-auction-part-two/)

– [Organized Thieves Are Targeting AI Server Chips With Violent Highway Hijackings](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2026/08/18/thieves-targeting-server-chips-highway-hijackings)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Sheep Detectives, Amazon
– End of Watch, Amazon

Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Super Bowl ad for Ring’s dog-tracking cameras stirs privacy controversy](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/10/ring-super-bowl-ad-dog-camera-privacy/88606738007/)

– [The medal count](https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/medals)

– [F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/11/us/faa-el-paso-flights-airport)

– [Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/10/update-apple-home-app-by-tomorrow/)

– [Gurman: New Apple products](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-08/apple-readies-iphone-17e-new-siri-entry-level-ipad-ipad-air-and-macbook-pro-mldr3hpk)

– [Gurman: Siri delayed again](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/apple-s-ios-26-4-siri-update-runs-into-snags-in-internal-testing-ios-26-5-27)

– [Why You Shouldn’t Buy the Next MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/10/macbook-pro-buying-advice-2026/)

– [AirPods cameras](https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/10/airpods-cameras-could-mean-support-for-vision-pro-style-hand-gestures/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Quicksand, Netflix
– Shrinking, Apple TV
– Wonder man, Disney+

Rumors continue about Apple coming out with some sort of a foldable iPhone that will be released this year and the follow up designs that will follow. The copany released its quarterly results with revenue boosted by incredible iPhone sales. The way you buy a Mac online has changed. Apple has a new visually pleasing way of presenting the options and the Mac you are buying, while making your choices very clear.

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**Show Notes:**

– [RIP Catherine O’Hara](https://deadline.com/2026/01/catherine-ohara-dead-1236703726/)

– [Report: Apple ‘exploring’ clamshell foldable iPhone as potential follow-up model](https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/01/apple-considering-clamshell-style-foldable-iphone-flip/)

– [Apple has changed the way you buy a Mac online](http://apple.com)

– [The Fallen Apple](https://mjtsai.com/blog/2026/02/03/the-fallen-apple/)

– [Why the Q.ai acquisition could be huge for AI and Siri](https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/29/apples-new-acquisition-could-solve-my-biggest-ai-problem/)

– [Apple reports first quarter results](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/apple-reports-first-quarter-results/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Mayor of Kingstown, Paramount+
– Tom Scott’s “Podcast Express”
– Second, there’s “For The Record, the 70’s”, Episode 58, WKRP in Cincinnati

We all know Siri can be frustrating, but Dave has a story about shoveling snow and trying to use Siri at the same time that had me laughing. I probably should feel bad about it, but it was just too good. More news from Mark Gurman this week on Apple’s plans to run their AI efforts using Google’s Gemini.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27](https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/21/apple-reportedly-replacing-siri-interface-with-actual-chatbot-experience-for-ios-27/)

– [Gurman on Apple’s AI](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-01-25/inside-apple-s-ai-shake-up-ai-safari-and-plans-for-new-siri-in-ios-26-4-ios-27-mktqy7xb)

– [Sebastiaan de With joins design team at Apple](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/28/sebastiaan-de-with-joins-apple/)

– [Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/apple-introduces-new-airtag-with-expanded-range-and-improved-findability/)

– [Apple’s ‘Creator Studio’ App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/28/apple-creator-studio-now-available/)

– [Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/28/apple-updates-keynote-numbers-pages/)

– [Should you update to the new Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform on Mac?](https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/29/should-you-update-to-the-new-pages-numbers-keynote-and-freeform-on-mac/)

– [Search Your Apple Account Purchase History on iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/search-apple-account-purchase-history-iphone/)

– [Apple turning to Intel for future iPhone chips, analyst reaffirms](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/23/apple-intel-iphone-chips-rumor/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Prime Target, Apple TV
– Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Disney+

There is a massive snowstorm on the horizon for much of the U.S. east coast and even in the center of the country this week. Dave and I are getting prepared. Rumors of Apple’s new Siri and chatbot are still swirling around—we take a look at some of the most recent ones. We talk a bit about getting a good sound if you plug your guitar into your computer. 

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27](https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/21/apple-reportedly-replacing-siri-interface-with-actual-chatbot-experience-for-ios-27/)

– [Will Apple Charge for Its Siri Chatbot?](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/21/will-apple-charge-for-its-siri-chatbot/)

– [Inside Enchanté, Apple’s AI chatbot for employee productivity](https://www.macworld.com/article/3038122/inside-enchante-apples-ai-chatbot-for-employee-productivity.html)

– [8+ new iPhone features coming soon, thanks to Google Gemini](https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/20/new-iphone-features-coming-soon-thanks-to-google/#more-1035842)

– [Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin](https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/21/apple-is-working-on-an-ai-powered-wearable-pin-report/#more-1036080)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Landman, Paramount+
– The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
– Train Dreams, Netflix

Dave has been taking a CPR course, probably something we all should know how to do, and he tells us a few things he’s learned. Apple this week expanded their services business by offering a new Creator Bundle for a monthly subscription. Dave also got the key for his car on his phone and watch, but the experience may not be what you expect it was.

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**Show Notes:**

– [CPR certification](https://www.redcrosslearningcenter.org)

– [Apple tests real-world Car Key performance with major car makers](https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/13/apple-tests-real-world-car-key-performance-with-major-car-makers/#more-1034982)

– [Eddie Cue on a record-breaking year for Apple services](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/2025-marked-a-record-breaking-year-for-apple-services/)

– [Apple introduces new Creator Apps subscription](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/)

– [Apple officially talks Google Gemini deal](https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/joint-statement-google-apple/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Run Away, Netflix
– Zoe Saldaña
– The Closer, Netflix

If you have a Vision Pro, Apple put you courtside at an LA Lakers game this week, which must have been quite an experience. It’s time for CES and this year there are a lot of doorbells and doorlocks. Dave and I talk about CES and dig into some specific product categories. This week Dave talks about some laptop trends that are not Apple.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/spectrum-front-row-tips-off-january-9-on-apple-vision-pro/)

– [This tiny SSD adds up to 8TB of storage and is trackable with Apple Find My](https://9to5toys.com/2026/01/05/this-tiny-ssd-adds-up-to-8tb-of-storage/)

– [Anker debuts tiny new 45W iPhone Nano charger with Smart Display, 180-degree foldable prong](https://9to5toys.com/2026/01/06/anker-debuts-new-45w-iphone-nano-charger-with-smart-display/)

– [Laptop evolutions, NOT from Apple](https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/these-are-the-coolest-laptops-weve-seen-at-ces-2026/)

– [Lenovo Legion concept has an expanding, “rollable” display](https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-levels-up-ces-with-legion-gaming-devices/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Angela Black, MHz
– Fred Armisen: stand up for drummers, Netflix
– Wake Up Dead Man

Have you heard about the Facebook settlement where you can get money back from a lawsuit? Neither had we until Dave got an email. If you want to look ahead and see all of the products that Apple has planned for 2026, there is a good look at everything to kick off the year. The newest macOS has a cool new feature called Edge Light that puts a light on your screen to frame a video call giving you better light—now you don’t have to buy a separate light for your camera.

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– [Facebook Settlement: Legit or a scam?](https://facebookuserprivacysettlement.com)

– [Trick bathroom windows in China](https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3336723/china-mall-installs-glass-windows-mens-toilet-doors-turn-transparent-when-users-smoke)

– [Apple Teases ‘Something Big’ Coming Soon to Apple Fitness+](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/30/apple-fitness-something-big/)

– [Apple Intelligence will be tested with 2,000 questions it must not answer in China](https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/24/apple-intelligence-will-be-tested-with-2000-questions-it-must-not-answer-in-china/#more-1033505)

– [Use Edge Light for Better Video Calls in macOS](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/use-edge-light-feature-facetime-macos/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Red King, AMC+
– Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
– I’m Chevy Chase and you’re not, CNN

It’s holiday time and Dave and I both purchased Apple gifts for loved ones. We talk about our desicsion process and Apple’s holiday return policy in case you need to return something. We also talk more about changes to iOS in JApan and if theose types of changes could happen in other parts of the world. Dave tells the story of someone who was completely locked out of his Apple account for no apparent reason and can’t get anything back.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple’s holiday return/refund policy](https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund)

– [Rob Reiner](https://variety.com/2025/film/news/rob-reiner-dead-princess-bride-spinal-tap-1236608541/)

– [Dick Van Dyke turned 100](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/dec/13/dick-van-dyke-centenarian-100-mary-poppins-chitty-chitty-bang-bang)

– [Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/12/apple-announces-changes-to-ios-in-japan/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Victim, BritBox
– F1, Apple TV
– Pluribus Becomes Apple TV’s Most Watched Show Ever

With the holidays coming up, Dave and I talk about buying refurbished Apple products and whether or not we woould do it. There has been a shake up at Apple with a couple of executives choosing to retire early next year. We have talked before about how great Apple hardware is, but 3D printing Apple Watches and the process they use takes everything to the next level.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Buying Apple for Xmas? Consider refurbished](https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/)

– [Apple announces executive transitions](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/12/apple-announces-executive-transitions/)

– [Alan Dye Was in Tim Cook’s Blind Spot](https://daringfireball.net/2025/12/dye_cook_blind_spot)

– [Apple’s Johny Srouji](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/12/08/srouji)

– [3D printing Apple Watch and why it’s a big deal](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/mapping-the-future-with-3d-printed-titanium-apple-watch-cases/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Secret of Crickley Hall, Hulu
– [Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros](https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros)
– [Hugh Laurie (House, The Night Manager, Chance) joins Apple TV’s “Tehran”](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hugh-laurie-cast-apple-tv-tehran-renewed-for-season-4-1236442225/)

Thanksgiving is over and Dave and I are back at it! We have a great conversation about sharing some time with family over the holidays, a router failure and then dive into some big Apple topics. Apple’s VP of AI is retiring (finally) and Apple is revamping the entire team. Another Apple executive is leaving the company for Meta—Alan Dye who was responsible for UI is leaving, although some are not dissapointed.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple to Revamp AI Team After Announcing Top Executive’s Departure](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/12/john-giannandrea-to-retire-from-apple/)

– [Apple UI Design Chief Alan Dye Leaving for Meta](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/03/apple-alan-dye-joining-meta/)

– [Meta plans to launch a creative studio that will be led by former Apple UI designer Alan Dye](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/03/meta-creative-studio-announced/)

– [iPhone 17 Demand Is Breaking Apple’s Sales Records](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/02/apple-2025-iphone-sales-record/)

– [Naming the Random Street Near the Dumpsters](https://onefoottsunami.com/2025/12/03/naming-the-random-street-near-the-dumpsters/)

– [Apple’s Founding Papers Return to Auction, Could Fetch Up to $4 Million](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/26/apples-founding-papers-auction-4-million/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Control Room, BritBox
– HBO Max Butchers ‘Mad Men’ in Botched ‘Remastering’
– Beatles anthology, Disney+.
– My Life as a Rolling Stone, MGM+

### The Dalrymple Report: Tim Cook, Siri, iPhone Pocket

There are rumors that Tim Cook is getting ready to retire from Apple as early as next year. Many think the link was intentional to test the market to see what it thinks before making anything official. In Japan, users can replace Siri on their iPhones, something people in most countries would love to do. Apple’s newest product, the iPhone Pocket seems to be a success.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Best Chinese Food I’ve ever had in my life](https://dianxinnola.com)

– [Financial Times: ‘Apple Intensifies Succession Planning for CEO Tim Cook’](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/11/15/ft-apple-tim-cook-succession)

– [Tim Cook retirement ‘leak’ is clearly a deliberate test of market reaction](https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/17/tim-cook-retirement-leak-is-clearly-a-deliberate-test-of-market-reaction/)

– [Apple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/apple-podcasts-unveils-the-most-popular-shows-and-trends-of-2025/)

– [iOS 26.2 Lets iPhone Users in Japan Replace Siri With Third-Party Assistants on Side Button](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/17/ios-26-2-iphone-users-japan-siri/)

– [Apple introduces iPhone Pocket](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/introducing-iphone-pocket-a-beautiful-way-to-wear-and-carry-iphone/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Nest, AMC+
– Clive Davis: the soundtrack of our lives, Netflix
– Aka Charlie Sheen, Netflix

Apple last week reported its fiscal fourth quarter, so Dave and I take a quick look at numbers and see where the revenue is coming from. We also talk about the reasons GM is ending support for CarPlay and Android Auto for future cars and reports that the next version of Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini.

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**Show Notes:**

– [World Series](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/11/02/dodgers-win-world-series)

– [Apple reports fourth quarter results](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-reports-fourth-quarter-results/)

– [Enjoy CarPlay while you still can](https://apple.news/ANxiNTajCQmehDZj5hCGR4A)

– [CarPlay Seems Essential for Rental Fleets](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/10/30/rosensteel-carplay-gm)

– [Canva buys Affinity, Adobe should be worried](https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/all-new-affinity/)

– [Siri and Gemini](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/02/new-version-of-siri-to-lean-on-google-gemini/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Asset, Netflix
– A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
– Mr. Scorsese

Apple’s services divsion, which includes things like iCloud analytics Apple Music is now bigger than Walt Disney or Tesla. Dave and I look at tvOS and some of the things that have changed in that OS. We also talk about Joanna Stern’s experience with a home robot, which seemed a little weird. Unfortunately, it seems Apple is moving ahead with plans to have ads in Apple Maps.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple’s Services division is now bigger than Walt Disney or Tesla](https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/28/apples-services-division-is-now-bigger-than-walt-disney-or-tesla-ft/)

– [tvOS 26’s new Apple TV 4K features](https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/23/here-are-tvos-26s-new-apple-tv-4k-features-ive-been-loving-most/)

– [Joanna Stern takes a home robot for a spin](https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/i-tried-the-robot-thats-coming-to-live-with-you-its-still-part-human-68515d44)

– [Apple Reportedly Moving Ahead With Ads in Maps App](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/26/apple-moving-ahead-with-ads-in-maps/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Dexter Resurrection, Paramount+
– The Diplomat vs The West Wing
– John Candy: I Like Me

My wife got me a pair of Meta Ray Ban sunglasses this week. I haven’t had a lot of time to work with them , but I talk about my first impressions. Amazon Web Services went down this week and it took some of the biggest tech companies along with it. So much money and expertise all taken out because of one simple mistake. Apple’s recently released products are availble for pickup now and there doesn’t seem to be shortages of anything. Apple has been moving into live sports over the past couple of years with MLS and MLB, but now Apple has it’s biggest one ever–F1. They will get the rights to F1 in the U.S. starting next year.

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**Show Notes:**

– [My HomePod mini has gone crazy](https://www.reddit.com/r/HomePod/comments/11igt3w/two_homepod_minis_stuck_in_reset_loop_thinking/?share_id=76Cg3-WWx9G1IGgveeYks&utm_content=2&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1&rdt=55337)

– [The Louvre was robbed last Sunday](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/world/europe/louvre-paris-robbery.html)

– [AWS went down earlier this week, took lots of stuff down with it](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/21/what-caused-amazons-aws-outage-and-why-did-so-many-major-apps-go-offline)

– [New Apple shiny shipping, available for pickup now](https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/22/iphone-air-orders-slashed-to-almost-end-of-production-levels-says-nikkei/)

– [Your cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro can turn rose gold](https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/21/viral-rose-gold-iphone-17-pro-discoloration/#more-1024723)

– [Apple gets F1 rights](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-is-the-exclusive-new-broadcast-partner-for-formula-1-in-the-us/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Diplomat, Netflix
– Dune, HBO

This week, Dave and I talk about the new AirPod Pro ear tips and whether the fit is better than the last generation. We also talk about Apple’s newest product releases, including the M5 iPad Pro and the M5 MacBook Pro. Then we talk about Vision Pro and the rebranding of Apple TV+.

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**Show Notes:**

– [M5 MacBook Pro](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chip/)

– [M5 iPad Pro](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chip/)

– [Apple Vision Pro upgraded with the M5 chip and Dual Knit Band](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-vision-pro-upgraded-with-the-m5-chip-and-dual-knit-band/)

– [No Vision Pro trade in for early adopters](https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/10/15/apple-vision-pro-m5-2025/)

– [Apple TV Subtracts the + in a Quiet Rebrand](https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/10/apple-original-films-blockbuster-feature-f1-the-movie-from-joseph-kosinski-to-make-global-streaming-debut-on-friday-december-12-2025/)

– [NBA broadcasting some Laker games in Vision Pro Immersive Video](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/spectrum-brings-nba-games-in-apple-immersive-to-apple-vision-pro/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Nobody 2
– Mr. Scorcese, Apple TV
– Superman, HBO
– Kiki’s Delivery Service, HBO

Dave and I chat this week about a reader comment we received on the recent episode about AI. With the new iPhone release, we discuss the advantages of iCloud for users. There are some rumors swirling around Apple’s CEO succession plan and who might be stepping up to the plate.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Great Mariners story](https://www.mlb.com/news/cal-raleigh-home-run-caught-by-fan-wearing-dump-here-shirt)

– [Listener comment](https://mindly.social/@Jrogger/115321313449508908)

– [Five Perks for iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/06/apple-highlights-icloud-plus/)

– [Two new things in iOS 26.1 Beta 2](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/06/ios-26-1-beta-2-features/)

– [New TAG Heuer Smartwatches Now ‘Made for iPhone’](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/08/new-tag-heuer-smartwatches-now-made-for-iphone/)

– [Apple’s next CEO](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-10-05/who-will-be-apple-s-next-ceo-after-tim-cook-apple-shelves-vision-air-m5-ipad?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1OTcyNzM5MywiZXhwIjoxNzYwMzMyMTkzLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUM05RT0NHUEw0MlowMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJBOEExRDhFQTI5OTc0OTRGQTQ1QUE2REJBMjAwNTM3MSJ9.2TDImIq1eYwB-BaBNw8ke-IGf1uzQkRT04t9aUicZys&utm_source=tldrnewsletter&leadSource=uverify%20wall)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The Girlfriend, Amazon Prime
– Alien Earth, Hulu

I’ve had my new AirPods Pro 3 for a couple of weeks,so Dave and I talk about the sound quality and the quality of the new noise cancellation. Apple announced the artist that will play the Super Bowl halftime show and there is a bit of controversy with its choice. There are rumors of Apple announcing five new products, all due to be released in October—we take a look at each of them.

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**Show Notes:**

– [AirPods Pro 3 Music Producer review](https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/26/music-producer-publishes-an-interesting-review-of-the-airpods-pro-3/)

– [Bad Bunny confirmed as Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer](https://www.nfl.com/news/global-sensation-bad-bunny-to-perform-at-apple-music-super-bowl-lx-halftime-show)

– [AirPods Pro 3 Teardown: Still a Tragedy](https://www.ifixit.com/News/113507/airpods-pro-3-teardown-still-a-tragedy)

– [Apple will launch 5+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming](https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/01/apple-will-launch-5-new-products-in-october-heres-whats-coming/#more-1022076)

– [Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Glasses](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-01/apple-shelves-vision-headset-revamp-to-prioritize-meta-like-ai-smart-glasses?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1OTM4NTM0OSwiZXhwIjoxNzU5OTkwMTQ5LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUM0RMWVFHUEw0N1owMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJBOEExRDhFQTI5OTc0OTRGQTQ1QUE2REJBMjAwNTM3MSJ9.yoBb4gZ7T27DH3v05QAuP8TXlak4lkur879oyoYMSxQ&utm_source=tldrnewsletter&leadSource=uverify%20wall)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– A Nearly Normal Family, Netflix
– Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost, Apple TV+
– Apple TV drops Mr. Scorsese trailer, Apple TV+

Apple’s recently announced products have begun to arrive. I recieved my new AirPods Pro last week, so Dave and I talk about the new noise cancellation and if there is any difference in the sound. We also look at the new AirPod tip sizes and if those make any difference. Dave tells us about a phone call he had with Apple Support that he didn’t like very much.

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**Show Notes:**

– [The new Apple shiny have arrived](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/the-latest-iphone-apple-watch-and-airpods-arrive-in-apple-store-locations/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Gracepoint, Peacock
– America’s Team, Netflix
– Pantheon, Netflix

Dave got a chance to try out the translation feature on iOS this week. It’s an app I’ve used many times during my travels to other countries. Apple did well again in this yeqar’s Emmy Awards, and we talk about my favorite new product, the AirPods Pro.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple and the Emmys](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apples-the-studio-sweeps-as-the-most-winning-freshman-comedy-in-emmy-history/)

– [The back of Britt Lower’s acceptance speec](https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/britt-lower-severance-easter-egg-emmys-b2827116.html)

– [Some Tahoe new shiny](https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/15/macos-tahoe-26-now-available-heres-what-to-test-first/)

– [Your Mac Can Auto-Join an iPhone Hotspot in macOS Tahoe](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/16/macos-tahoe-hotspot-auto-join/)

– [New Recovery Assistant](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/16/macos-tahoe-recovery-assistant/)

– [AirPods Pro 3 First Look](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/12/airpods-pro-3-first-look/)

– [AirPods Pro 3 Use Acoustic Seal Test for Optimizing Sound Quality and ANC](https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/13/airpods-pro-3-hidden-new-ability-apple/)

– [iOS 26 can notify you when your AirPods case is running out of battery](https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/18/iphone-notification-airpods-charging-reminders/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Hostage, Netflix
– ER, 30 YEARS later

It was Apple’s annual iPhone event this week where the company unvieled new AirPods Pro, Apple Watches, and a new line of iPhones. Dave and I talk about the product and give our thoughts on each one of them.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Design Is How It Works](https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/09/10/design-is-how-it-works-2/)

– [AirPods Pro 3](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experience/)

– [Apple Watch Series 11](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-apple-watch-series-11-featuring-groundbreaking-health-insights/)

– [Apple Watch Ultra 3](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-apple-watch-ultra-3/)

– [iPhone 17](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-debuts-iphone-17/)

– [iPhone Air](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-iphone-air-a-powerful-new-iphone-with-a-breakthrough-design/)

– [iPhone 17 Pro](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-unveils-iphone-17-pro-and-iphone-17-pro-max/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– 1923, Paramount+
– Godless, Netflix

Apple has announced its September iPhone event. Dave and I talk about all of the products we expect to see and which ones we’d buy. Meta is using a lot of books to train its AI dataset, but it doesn’t have permission to use them all. It seems the company is using books, including 15 that Dave wrote, without permission. Android is taking a page from Apple’s app playbook and will soon require all apps to be registered by verified developers.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Meta’s AI dataset](https://www.copyright.com.au/2025/03/libgen-dataset-of-pirated-books-used-for-ai-training/)

– [Apple Event Announced for September 9: ‘Awe Dropping’](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/26/apple-september-2025-event/)

– [Five Things to Expect From Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ September 9 Event](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/26/apple-september-9-event-rumors/)

– [Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Yellowstone, Peacock
– Kpop Demon Hunters, Netflix
– Rewatch of The Last of Us, HBO

This week, Dave and I discuss the value of getting a new, but previous generation of MacBook instead of a brand new one. We also talk about Steve Wosniak and his views on wealth. Samsung is gaining market share from Apple in the U.S.—could this have anything to do with foldable phones?

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**Show Notes:**

– [The 15″ M3 MacBook Air is on sale for $1199](https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/18/apple-macbook-air-m3-15-inch-stunning-deal/)

– [Woz](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/08/15/woz-on-slashdot)

– [Highest-grossing sports film of all time](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/2094301/f1-movie-makes-history-weeks)

– [Morgan Stanley says Apple stock could be ‘turning the corner’](https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/15/morgan-stanley-says-apple-stock-could-be-turning-the-corner-on-strong-iphone-demand/)

– [Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum](https://www.nbcnews.com/business/media/samsung-taking-market-share-apple-us-foldable-phones-gain-momentum-rcna225435)

– [Apple Wallet app just made Amazon returns easy](https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/15/apples-wallet-app-just-made-amazon-returns-easy-and-more-is-coming/)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Patience, PBS
– Superman
– Black Doves, Netflix

We’ve heard about Apple looking at releasing an AI robot in the past. The rumors are back and they also include Apple’s foray into home security and smart displays. Apple’s rumored revamped Siri will supposedly allow users to take action within an app using only Siri voice commands. MacRumors has a list of Apple’s upcoming products that Dave and I talk about.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple Plots Expansion Into AI Robots, Home Security and Smart Displays](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-13/apple-s-ai-turnaround-plan-robots-lifelike-siri-and-home-security-cameras?srnd=undefined)

– [Apple Testing Revamped Siri With Apps Like Uber and YouTube](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-08-10/apple-app-intents-voice-control-feature-for-siri-apps-ios-26-release-timing)

– [Leaks: Apple’s coming products](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/14/every-apple-secret-that-leaked-yesterday/)

– [Apple Reportedly Planning to Offer In-Store iPad Repairs](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/13/apple-planning-to-offer-in-store-ipad-repairs/)

– [Amazon announces same day groceries, free for prime members](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250813190333/en/Amazon-Announces-Major-Grocery-Expansion-Tens-of-Millions-of-Prime-Members-Can-Now-Shop-Perishable-Groceries-Alongside-the-Rest-of-Amazons-Same-Day-Selection-with-Fast-Free-Delivery)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Dope Thief, Apple TV+
– Titans: The Rise of Hollywood, Netflix
– Sunday Best, Netflix, Ed Sullivan documentary

Dave’s Apple Pencil died, so he replaced it with a new one. He gives us his thoughts on using it. Apple has committed more money to the U.S. as they partner with Corning to make glass for iPhone and Apple Watch in this country. ESPN is launching a new streaming service, but Dave and I are having trouble understanding how it’s going to work for them.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple increases U.S. commitment to $600 billion, announces American Manufacturing Program](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/08/apple-increases-us-commitment-to-600-billion-usd-announces-ambitious-program/)

– [Apple and Corning partner to manufacture 100 percent of iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/08/apple-corning-to-manufacture-all-iphone-apple-watch-cover-glass-in-kentucky/)

– [Apple’s new $100B US commitment got it a 100% chip tariff exemption](https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/06/apples-100b-us-commitment-got-it-a-100-chip-tariff-exemption/)

– [Apple chipmaker TSMC says it too is exempt from US tariffs](https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/07/apple-chipmaker-tsmc-says-it-too-is-exempt-from-us-tariffs/)

– [ESPN flagship streaming service to launch August 21](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/06/espn-streaming-service-launch-date.html)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– The One that Got Away, Acorn TV
– HBO gets some BritBox

Apple rarely has sales, but Amazon does. They are offering $200 off a new M4 MacBook Air—Dave and I look through the options of other models and see what the best deal is. Apple Music has a new feature in iOS 26 allowing users to pin items to the top of the page. Apple is starting its Manufacturing Academy in Detroit beginning in August. We look at some of the details of that initiative.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Amazon Is Selling M4 MacBook Airs for $200 Off](https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/07/29/amazon-m4-macbook-airs)

– [Apple Manufacturing Academy opens in Detroit on August 19](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/07/apple-manufacturing-academy-opens-in-detroit-on-august-19/)

– [iOS 26: How to Use the New Music Pins Feature](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/use-ios-new-music-pins-feature/)

– [Apple stuff, signed by Steve Jobs, Woz, even Tim Cook](https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/details/724-steve-jobs-and-the-apple-revolution/?page=1&itemQty=24&view=gallery&sort=hp&cat=0&utm_campaign=Apple-1%20Signed%20by%20Wozniak%20and%20Ra&utm_term=www.rrauction.com&utm_medium=email&utm_source=directmailmac)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– After The Flood, BritBox
– Star Trek Strange New Worlds, Paramount+
– Anora, Hulu

It was a sad week for me and many other music fans around the world, as we learned that Ozzy Osbourne died. Ozzy meant a lot to me and my music. I’ll miss him. Dave and I talk about using captions while watching TV, and we take a look at AppleCare One, Apple’s new device insurance subscription.

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**Show Notes:**

– [RIP, Ozzy](https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/ozzy-osbourne-death-black-sabbath-7325247/)

– [Peter Cohen and Jim at Ozzfest](https://mastodon.social/@flargh/114899825282914141)

– [Apple TV Captions](https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/07/22/apple-tv-captions/)

– [Apple introduces AppleCare One](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/07/apple-introduces-applecare-one-streamlining-coverage-into-a-single-plan/)

– [Messages on iOS 26 will make it harder to fall for phishing scams](https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/23/messages-on-ios-26-will-make-it-harder-to-fall-for-phishing-scams/#more-1011274)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Tucci in Italy, Disney+
– The Bear, Season 4, Hulu
– Billy Joel: And so it goes, HBO

Dave installed the latest beta of watchOS and found a new gesture that he really likes. I have one that I use a lot as well, so I’m not sure I’ll change. Apple TV+ shows recieved an incredible amount of nominations for this year’s Emmy Awards. The new tvOS now allows users to switch the keyboard to a grid, which is a welcome change.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Cal Raleigh, man of the people, The Big Dumper, wins Home Run Derby](https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/15/sport/home-run-derby-analysis-spt)

– [watchOS 26. Flick it](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/17/new-apple-watch-gesture-watchos-26-newer-models/)

– [Apple gets an astonishing 81 Emmy nominations](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/07/apple-lands-record-breaking-81-emmy-award-nominations-with-severance-leading/)

– [Apple TV lets you change your search keyboard from linear (one line, across the screen) to a grid](https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/apple-tv-keyboard-layout/)

– [ChatGPT and other AI services are basically killing @Iconfactory](https://mastodon.social/@bigzaphod/114835025353921777)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Mobland, Paramount+
– Ballard, Prime Video, from the Bosch universe
– Ya Never Know, Tom Selleck autobiography

The turmoil at Apple is not new, but what is new is how some of the companies top AI engineers are leaving the company. The latest was lured away by Meta, who have just invested $3.5 billion in its artificial intelligence projects. Apple’s longtime Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, has announced he’s retiring.

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**Show Notes:**

– [Apple faces AI talent turmoil as senior Siri researcher departs](https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/30/apple-faces-ai-talent-turmoil-as-senior-siri-researcher-departs)

– [Apple announces chief operating officer transition](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/07/apple-announces-chief-operating-officer-transition/)

– [Apple Loses Key AI Executive to Meta’s Multimillion-Dollar Hiring Spree](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/07/apple-ai-executive-leaves-for-meta/)

– [Meta Invests $3.5 Billion in World’s Largest Eye-Wear Maker](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-08/meta-invests-3-5-billion-in-essilorluxottica-in-ai-glasses-push)

**Shows and movies we’re watching**

– Black Snow, AMC+
– Kleo, Netflix
– MurderBot, Apple TV+