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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
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The LowdownApple starts rolling out new AirTag firmware updateApple redesigns App Store Purchase History page with more details and filtersNew page on Apple’s website helps users find product manuals and guidesApple's focus on local AI models and licensing LLMs could be a winning combo2nd StringNeuralink video shows patient using brain implant to play chess on laptopVisit website for show note links
The LowdownmacOS Sonoma USB hub issues?Vision Pro aids spinal surgeryHow Apple Cash virtual numbers workShould Apple release iCloud data after a death?The HookupDo NOT charge your phone overnight in your bedVisit website for show note links
Gimme More

Gimme More

2024-03-0801:00:51

The LowdowniOS 17.4 is out and moreSave up to $1Mil in Apple SavingsNew M3 MacBook Airs along with increased Trade-in pricesApple hit with $2B fine in EU music streaming anti-competitive behavior Apple accuses Spotify of being greedy2nd StringFormer Twitter Execs sue Musk over severanceFor the CultureTrump’s fake Black friends The HookupTurn off “Hey Siri” for improved battery lifeVisit website for show note links
The LowdownApple cancels Apple Car project after more than a decadeApple Pay Later loans will now appear on Experian credit reportsApple Vision Pro return rate is about the same as the iPhone 15 Pro2nd StringGoogle CEO says Gemini AI diversity errors are ‘completely unacceptable’For the CultureTech-ing While Black: Delane Parnell - esports innovatorYouth Sports Culture - Grown men reliving childhood dreamsThe HookupApple iMessage Check in featureVisit website for show note links
Don't Put It In Rice

Don't Put It In Rice

2024-02-2301:10:52

The LowdownMLS Playoffs immersive video coming to Vision Pro Apple launches Sports App20 years for fake iPhone repair schemeiPad Pro rumors2nd StringUkraine uses drones to blow up Russian Starlink DishesFor the CultureTech-in While Black: Brehanna Daniels‘Who TF Did I Marry?’ recapThe HookupTips to dry iPhoneVisit website for show note links
The LowdownApple Spring event new device rumors Keyframer as Apple’s first AI product?AirPlay-compatible TV’s rolling out to hotels1,000 made specifically for Vision Pro2nd StringBe careful what you tell Google’s ‘Gemini’ AIFor the CultureTech-in While Black: Dr. Janet Emerson BashenHas shorthand lingo gone too far?The HookupHow to rearrange iMessage AppsVisit website for show note links
Clout Above All

Clout Above All

2024-02-0901:02:40

The LowdownvisionOS 1.1 beta improve PersonasOutlandishness with Vision ProApple Watch gets some good news in courtApple STAY losing at the Box Office2nd StringAmazon Prime is canceledFor the CultureTravis Kelce wants NO PARTS of “Fade Appropriation”The HookupReset Network Settings to fix intermittent connectivity issuesVisit website for show note links
Vision Pro D-Day

Vision Pro D-Day

2024-02-0253:06

The LowdownVision Pro Countdown600+ apps await Vision Pro usersBig Tech names NOT happy with AppStore compliance2nd StringMeta Quest gets spatial video playbackFor the CultureTech-ing While Black: Isaac Barnes, Eminent Future, PresidentMeg Thee Stallion “Hiss”: When Stan culture goes too farVisit website for show note links
The LowdownVision Pro SalesApple drops new softwareEU can use ‘tap to pay’ for non-Apple Pay transactions2nd StringIt’s easy to drain bank accounts via Cash Apps after phone unlockedFor the CultureJon Stewart returns to the Daily ShowThe Hook UpTurn on Stolen Device ProtectionVisit website for show note links
The LowdowniOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection is on the way Apple announces latest Black Unity drop Apple Vision Pro units on reviewer’s headsApple Vision Pro App Store is now live3rd party app developers can now link to external payment sites2nd StringAlphabet shows off ‘Wing’ delivery droneFor the Culture“Betting on Black” paid off at this year’s EmmysThe Hook UpAdditional tips to charge your phone fasterVisit website for show note links
The LowdownVision Pro gets release dateApple gets specific on Vision Pro app namingApple sending out “phone throttling” payments this weekSo a Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 was a thing?Side Mission: File your taxes directly with the IRS?iPhone survives 16,000 foot fall from an airplane2nd StringAll things CESFor the CultureWhy Coretta Scott King tho?The Hook UpCreate a custom Apple Fitness+ planVisit website for show note links
2024 Apple Predictions

2024 Apple Predictions

2024-01-0526:56

2023 Apple Predictions RecapNicaApple WILL release 2nd gen AirTags ❌Apple WILL release AR/VR headset ✔️Apple WILL release new smart home tech ❌iPhone 15 will NOT major design changes✔️TerranceApple will NOT release AR/VR headset ❌Apple Cash Savings account will NOT be released this year ❌Apple Watch WILL get redesign❌iPhone 15 will not get a redesign, but will get USB-C ✔️2024 PredictionsNicaApple will release a new type of iPad ie iPad FoldApple will release re-designed AirPod MaxiPhone will take a backseat to other Apple tech willApple will re-design Apple WatchOn device controls for HomePodTerranceMagic Mouse and Trackpad get USB-CApple announces “Siri” AINo iPhone redesignNo Apple Watch redesignVisit website for show note links
2022 Predictions RecapNicaApple Pencil gets additional gestures —> NoApple Watch gets vehicle detections —> Yes; Crash DetectionApple Watch gets Diabetes monitor/sensor —> NoApple will announce AR/VR headset —> NoApple will bring back Air PowerMat —> NoTerranceApple adds reverse charging to iPhone —> NoApple Watch gets body temperature sensor —> Yes; Sleep/Cycle tracking includes body temperatureApple will not announce AR/VR headset —> YesApple will not get rid of ‘Notch’ —> Yes; Notch removed on ‘Pro’ versions onlyApple will not release foldable iPhone —> Yes2023 PredictionsNicaApple will release 2nd gen. AirTagsApple will release AR/VR headsetApple will release new smart home design changesTerranceApple will not release AR/VR headsetApple Cash Savings will not be releasedApple Watch will get a redesigniPhone 15 will not get a redesign, but will get USB-C…Be sure to listen to our 2023 Recap show to see how we didVisit website for show note links
The LowdowniOS 17.2.1 AlreadyApple financial outagePotential Apple Watch banAirPower Mat was doing too muchFamily Sharing Settlement2nd StringRelax, QR Codes are safe too…Check those gift cards BEFORE YOU BUYFor the CultureSpill moves to open Beta on iOS AND AndroidThe Hook UpApple Watch ‘Answer on iPhone’Visit website for show note links
We Be Journaling

We Be Journaling

2023-12-1501:08:49

The LowdowniOS 17.2 finally dropsUSB-C AirPods Pro case now availableiOS 17.3 beta includes new Stolen Device ProtectionGovernment entities will now need warrant to access user’s push notifications2nd StringDropbox spooks users with AI integration automatically enabledFor the CultureSki masks and hoodies are being banned in Philly & AtlantaThe Hook UpChange this setting to quickly swap watch facesVisit website for show note links
The LowdownOS 17.1.2 emergency security flaw updateApple settles gift card lawsuitZoom launches on AppleTVDo yourself a favor and set up Personal Voice2nd StringHALF of 23andMe’s personal data was leaked in recent hackFor the CulturePyer Moss ‘Loot Out’ EventThe Hook UpWatch Apple ad, then set up your Personal VoiceVisit website for show note links
The LowdownApple and Goldman agree to part waysNameDrop fear-mongering2nd StringGoogle’s deleting dusty accountsFor the CultureA ton of work going into creating fake diversity at tech conferencesThe Hook UpUse the search bar (on any Apple devices) to do quick calculationsVisit website for show note links
The LowdownApple to adopt RCS messagingApple pulled X advertising… againApple’s working with Hackers2nd StringOpenAI: The SagaFor the CultureTake That… Take That! Puffy Under FireThe Hook UpHow to use ‘hide my email’ to temporarily sign up for Black Friday/Cyber MondayVisit website for show note links
The LowdownMore free S.O.S. New round of betasVision Pro onboarding video2nd StringNothing phone uses Macs for blue bubble chatsFor the CultureDraymond Green is at it againThe Hook UpHow to quickly access emojis on a MacVisit website for show note links
Solo Dolo

Solo Dolo

2023-11-1052:10

The LowdowniOS 17.1.1 fixes for CarPlay in BimmersHomePod 17.1.1 update makes HomePods fasteriOS 17.1.1 fixes Weather app icon bugmacOS Sonoma 14.1.1 fixes…somethingMacs are now “dry snitching”WhatsApp makes its Mac AppStore debutThe Hook UpIf you have multiple routers, enable/disable Bridge ModeVisit website for show note links
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