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Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines give you the lowdown on news, tips & tricks, and other tech and culture from an Apple fan perspective
Episodes
The Lowdown
Wi-Fi 6E on the iPhone 15
Foldable iPads
iPhone 5S get an update
2nd String
ChatGPT subscription
Netflix password sharing crackdown
Twitter getting into FinTech
For The Culture
Tech-ing While Black: Rediet Abebe
No Black History for Florida
The Hookup
How to force restart your Apple Watch
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The Lowdown
OS Updates
New HomePod sounds good, apparently
iPhone 5S get an update
2nd String
Twitter kills 3rd-party clones
Of course Instagram is pushing too many videos
For The Culture
TikToker Keith Lee brings the receipts
The Hookup
Streamline your ‘Mouse’ life
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The Lowdown
New M2, M2 Pro and M2 Max chips
New Mac Mini & MacBook Pros
New HomePod
Will Apple ever go back to live in-person events?
2nd String
Instagram rolls out quiet mode
Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees
Will the Metaverse be as important as the smartphone?
For The Culture
Another tech startup grift by a founder of a familiar background
There’s art then there’s the Boston MLK statue
The Hookup
Update your AirPod firmware
Use Siri to ...
The Lowdown
2022 Predictions Recap
2023 Predictions
2nd String
Toilets to track your vitals
Ohio and New Jersey ban TikTok from government-owned devices
For The Culture
Facial recognition puts innocent Black man in jail over Thanksgiving
The Hookup
How To: Check your Apple Card information without iPhone
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The Lowdown
New updates and features from iOS & iPadOS 16.2
2nd String
Tidal launches real-time DJ feature
Instagram launches its BeReal clone
Avoid the latest gift card scam
For The Culture
Nurses fired for running their Social Media mouths
The Hookup
Say ‘Alexa, thank my driver’ to tip them $5 at no extra cost to you
The Lowdown
Daily Cash Savings accounts are on the way
iPhone Satellite feature saving lives ALREADY
iPhone Karaoke mode is coming
Possibility that iPhone 16 MUST be USB-C
2nd String
Google to make Chrome lighter on your computer
Ad-supported Disney+ Basic goes live
For The Culture
Lensa app thoughts
Brittney is Free
The Hookup
How to shop BackMarket for quality refurbished Apple gadgets
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The Lowdown
Even MORE iOS updates?
Macbook butterfly keyboard users to get paid?
Apple Music’s “answer” to Spotify Unwrapped
Looks who’s on the bash Apple bandwagon now
2nd String
More LastPass hacks
Twitter alternatives are not ready to takeover
For The Culture
Does Jerry Jones actually regret being in that photo?
The Hookup
How to make iPad volume buttons dynamic
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The Lowdown
Apple SOS Service launches in US & Canada
Is Apple tracking you illegally too?
Oh no…Android sends “reactions” as separate messages to iPhones
2nd String
Audi wants your old tech to make EV batteries
Passive aggressively logout of Netflix devices remotely
Of course Musk is firing employees for talking smack
For The Culture
‘Emancipation’ trailer dropped
The Hookup
Use Gestures to take screenshot on iPad
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The Lowdown
New bug fix patches are out for iOS, macOS and iPadOS
Emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone 14 launching later this month
Colorado drivers can now add a license or state ID to Apple Wallet
'Ask Apple' for developers restarts on Nov. 14
2nd String
Are People leaving Twitter for Mastodon?
Where are all these tech layoffs coming from?
For The Culture
What’s in a Blue Check?
The Hookup
Update your Apple Devices…again
The Lowdown
Apple increases subscription prices
No new Macs this year
$800 Deal in M1 MacBook Pro @ Best Buy
$349 Deal on 4th Gen. iPad Air @ Walmart
2nd String
Possible Twitter “Blue Check” subscription fee
Patreon launches video hosting service
For The Culture
Blame game: Takeoff from rap group Migos killed
The Hookup
Tab groups in Safari
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The Lowdown
New Apple Software is out: Our Favs, “meh’s”, and wishlist of new software
iPhones have no choice but to go USB-C
Apple creates bug bounty website
iCloud.com beta website launched
2nd String
Elon Musk reassures Twitter advertisers
TikTok launches gaming platform
For The Culture
Can you avoid Wakanda Forever spoilers?
The Hookup
Take some time to add faces to Apple Photos
The Lowdown
New Hardware & Software Press Releases
New Hardware: iPad “Regular” (10th gen) , iPad Pro , Apple TV 4K
New Software Release Date - Oct. 24th: iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, iOS 16.1
2nd String
Zuckerberg says WhatsApp is more private than Apple
Folks are flocking to TikTok for...education?
For The Culture
We don’t talk about Kanye...
The Hookup
How to verify who you’re sending money to
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The Lowdown
watchOS 9.0.2 fixes Wallet, Fitness, Spotify bugs and more
iOS 16.0.3 fixes call, microphone, camera, and Mail bugs and more
A bunch of rumored Apple products, but no October event?
Apple Card users to get high-yield savings account?
Crash Detection is sending emergency services to amusement parks?
2nd String
Zuckerberg is watching Apple’s AR/VR pockets
Cali green-lights digital license plates
For The Culture
Low-vibration plat...
The Lowdown
Apple Watch knows when you’re pregnant
Possible Apple Watch mic issues
Unfortunately, iPhone crash detection is already being put to work
Possible AirPods Pro 2 battery bug
Matter Smart Home standard officially launches with iOS 16.1 Matter support
2nd String
YouTube is experimenting with more ways to get in your pocket
More ads are coming to Instagram
Zelle fraud is on the rise…and banks don’t care
Elon is back on track to buy T...
The Lowdown
2nd gen AirPods Pro Impressions
Does iPhone 14’s satellite-based emergency SOS compare to T-Mobile/SpaceX Starlink?
iPhone reverse charging patents keep coming
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook addresses lack of women in tech, EarPods sales, and AR future
2nd String
Square is working to bring iPhone-like ‘Tap to Pay’ for merchants on Android
For The Culture
Super Bowl 2023 gets a performer…Rihanna
The Hookup
How to enable shutdown/restart chi...
The Lowdown
Apple Watch Series 8 already saving lives
iPhone 14 Launch Issues, Issues, & more Issues
iPhone 14 Impressions
Apple Watch Series 8 Impressions
2nd String
Of course… Meta is tracking users anyway
For The Culture
Yay or Nay? Majorettes come to USC
The Hookup
How to enable haptic feedback
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The Lowdown
People are downloading iOS 16 faster than iOS 15
Thoughts on new iOS 16
iOS 16.1 to let users delete Wallet app amid antitrust concerns over Apple Pay
Apple Headset patent application describes letting you see invisible and hidden things
2nd String
Ethereum’s software upgrade just went live — here’s what it does
Twitter whistleblower testifies before Senate
For The Culture
Mythical Creatures can’t be Black… Apparently
The Hookup
H...
Apple ‘Far Out’ Event
AirPods Pro - 2nd generation
Apple Watch - SE | Series 8 | Ultra
iPhone - 14 & 14 Plus | 14 Pro & Pro Max
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The Lowdown:
Apple Sept 7th “Far Out” Event
Could “Apple Glasses” have a name?
Smart Home: Apple Is The Fastest-Growing Connected Device Company
If you ever bought AppleCare, Apple may owe you some money
2nd String:
Twitter is becoming a podcast app
Crypto.com refunded someone $7.2 million by mistake
Adidas Headphones Announces Self-Charging Wireless Headphones
For The Culture
Quiet Quitting Phenomenon: Isn’t just doing your job?
The Hookup
S...
The Lowdown:
Battery life percentage is back…OK?
Apple doesn’t want any China/Taiwan beef
New and old Apple Card users can get Apple TV promo
Apple Card gave Goldman Sachs TOO much work
2nd String:
Meta hands over user’s data to cops in abortion case
Google has stepped up the pressure to get Apple to adopt RCS
For The Culture
The Breakfast Club is no more?
Another “Better off just saying I love you” marriage Social Media post
The Hookup
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