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Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines give you the lowdown on technology news, culture, tips & tricks from an Apple fan perspective

Episodes

August 22, 2025 59 mins

Apple releases two OS updates in as many weeks while Uncle Nearest can’t update their financial records fast enough.


The Lowdown

Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Monitoring is back

TWO new Apple OS updates 

iPhone production shifting from China

UK says “nevermind” to Apple security backdoor

For The Culture

Uncle Nearest whiskey takeover

The Hookup

New phone game to keep you off your phone

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The patience and grace has run out for Apple Intelligence… Apple needs to get it’s own AppleCare subscription.


The Lowdown

TACO ‘besties’ are fighting

Is Perplexity a good fit for Apple?

Apple's Low-Cost MacBook to Start at $599, Report Says


2nd String

Musk v Altman: Race for the Brain


For The Culture

Battle of the Genes


The Hookup

How to request a download of iCloud Photos

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…Or is Apple playing the politics game to save a “few” tariff bucks?

The Lowdown

OS 26 Previews/Public Betas are out

Apple’s Manufacturing Academy in Detroit

Apple caves to Trump…again?

Apple is suing…Apple Cinemas

2nd String

New York Times wants to see 120 Million ChatGPT user chats

Of course Meta was tracking women without their consent

For The Culture

Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for domestic violence

The Hookup

How to select multiple item...

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August 1, 2025 51 mins

Nobody asked you to come over here.  Stay where you’re at.

The Lowdown

UK finally backs down

Apple Card Race - There appears to be a frontrunner

Apple researchers taught an AI model to reason about app interfaces

2nd String

Meta’s new approach could change coding interviews for good

For The Culture

Tea spilled

The Hookup

Lumo private, secure AI chatbot


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July 25, 2025 47 mins

Not even cops can be trusted…with Apple access


The Lowdown

Apple drops more Intel Macs

Apple's New Device Protection Plan

Cop caught stealing Apple products

2nd String

The court system is getting in trouble with AI

For The Culture

Poor Coldplay couple, lol

The Hookup

Take a screenshot to copy/past text


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July 18, 2025 37 mins

A $500M investment goes a long way when you’re trying to get yourself a win!

The Lowdown

Apple TV + gets 81 total Emmy nominations

iOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudity

Apple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US

2nd String

Copilot is coming to cars — and so are Teams calls

For The Culture

Is the new Superman too *eye roll* ‘woke’?

The Hookup

How to add a Messages conversation to your home screen


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July 11, 2025 46 mins

With new tariffs looming, will Apple be forced to bring production stateside, or is this just another round of tough talk with no real bite?

The Lowdown

Mac and Watch tariffs coming soon?

Watered-down iOS 26 for UK users

Apple acquires its way into the AI race

Apple AI support chatbot in the works?

2nd String

‘Click to Cancel’ legislation is…cancelled

For The Culture

Essence CPT is not Laryn Hill’s fault

The Hookup

Disable “Always On” for bet...

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July 4, 2025 58 mins

The Lowdown

Apple Music celebrates its 10th birthday in a big way. iPhone only app, ICEBlock, goes viral overnight and races to the top in the App Store.  In “what could happen” news,  Apple is reportedly considering letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri. 


2nd String

Meet Meta’s SuperIntelligence Team


For The Culture

The Puffy Verdict is in… & it’s not good for his survivors.


The Hookup

View Your Apple Music “Replay All Time”


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June 27, 2025 58 mins

Teaching teenage financial literacy using the Apple Card

The Lowdown

Apple claps back at Epic ruling

Fans rebuke Finder app icon

Chase Sapphire Reserve Apple benefits

2nd String

Robotaxis have made it to Atlanta

For The Culture

B.Simone: Girl what’s going on?

The Hookup

How to unlock your phone only with a passcode

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June 20, 2025 56 mins

With the ending of WWDC marking the unofficial tech start of Summer, tech goes on vacation.

The Lowdown

Tech is going on break but we found a couple of Apple things with one-time code autofill feature getting better in iOS 26 and iOS beta code includes new references to Apple’s upcoming smart display home

2nd String

Meta to introduce ads and subscriptions on WhatsApp

For The Culture

Black Women In Health - Different Sides of the Coin

The ...

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June 13, 2025 78 mins

Is it refreshing or concerning that WWDC was void of the pre-promised Siri AI that Apple unveiled last year?

The Lowdown

Rumored OS naming confirmed

Unified “glassy” user experience

The best features announced

2nd String

What happens WHEN AI goes down?

For The Culture

Keith Sweat and “A woman’s place”

The Hookup

Manually backup iOS 18 to your computer First


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June 6, 2025 70 mins

As the world descends on Apple Park on Monday, we discuss what we could potentially see.


The Lowdown

We’re getting ready for WWDC 25 while highlighting the way Apple products are transforming care at Emory Healthcare and $9B anti-fraud saving in the App Store.


2nd String

Launch Day for Nintendo Switch 2


For The Culture

Perpetuating Black Boy Joy


The Hookup

Watch This! The NBA Finals & Netflix’s Pantheon

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May 30, 2025 40 mins

Will a change to the OS naming convention improve consistency and reduce confusion, or is Apple in need of a “subject change” from Apple Intelligence?

The Lowdown

Apple OS name changes, Apple buys Sneaky Sasquatch, iPad gets WhatsApp, and Apple Card Savings interest rate cut

2nd String

Texas is forcing Apple & Google to age verify

For The Culture

‘Sinners’ coming to streaming on June 3rd

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Don’t put the meat on the grill too s...

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May 23, 2025 55 mins

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Apple’s reign appears to be slipping.


The Lowdown

Fortnite makes it back on Apple App Store after 5-year absence while yet another password huge leak has been found, but this time Apple IDs are included.

2nd String

It seems like Apple may have some real competition now that Google I/O makes a splash with AI and Jony Ive teams up with OpenAI. We ask the question: Is there a bigger expectation ...

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May 16, 2025 38 mins

Apple knows when your kids are trying to hack Screen time…

The Lowdown

iOS 18.5 released, Lopez Class Action Settlement email important, Apple tariff truths questioned.

2nd String

Temu and SHEIN see lower tariffs…kinda

For The Culture

Google settles bias lawsuit with Black employees

The Hookup

‘Hold That Thought’ Shortcut

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May 8, 2025 46 mins

Collecting and keeping these coins at all costs


The Lowdown

Not going down without a fight as Apple appeals App Store ruling while adding more search providers  to Safari as Google usage lags. With an update to Matter,  HomeKit set up gets easier with tap-to-pair and multiple devices QR code


2nd String

The Biggest Fumble: Microsoft shuts down Skype


For The Culture

The South Got Something to Say: OutKast to be inducted into Rock &...

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May 2, 2025 50 mins

Is the rumored iPhone Air a guinea pig for a foldable phone from Apple?


The Lowdown

Meta and Spotify join forces to challenge Apple and Google’s dominance, while rumors swirl about Google AI on iPhones and the potential for a foldable iPhone Air.

2nd String

AI Free Speech?

For the Culture

Atlanta Falcons fined for prank-calling Shadeur Sanders

The Hookup

How to keep thieves from locking you out your phone

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April 25, 2025 45 mins

This week in tech news, we discuss (a little old news) Apple's attempt to dog the iPhone tariffs, Game Card Sharing coming to Apple Sports app, and the EU running Apple's pockets yet again. Also, we get into Google Messages making it safe to send your fire nudes as well as if deciding if we really need a "White Mirror". In our tech tip, find out if closing out your app...

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April 11, 2025 50 mins

Join us for the latest tech and entertainment news, including the iOS 18.4.1 security patch, Apple’s Earth Day recycling discount, and insights on Apple’s AI setbacks and the Apple Watch Intelligence. We also cover Meta’s antitrust case mention of Apple, the ‘Martin’ TV show spinoff, and a guide on converting .mov to .mp4 using QuickTime.

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April 4, 2025 57 mins

In this episode, we dive into the intense rivalry between Visa and American Express as they vie for dominance in the Apple Card market. We explore the latest Apple OS updates and their impact on users.

Additionally, we highlight Senator Cory Booker’s innovative approach to using technology for positive cha...

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