The Essential Apple Podcast

36 : Apple’s Infinite Loop Of Genius “Support”


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Mark's AirPods , iPad Pro Genius support. “You have failed me for the last time Apple Support".

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On this week’s show:

  • Marks Genius Support Rant
  • iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for PC & Mac. Transfer, Copy, Backup Music, Files, Apps & Messages. (was DiskAid)
  • Nemos Hardware
    • Decibullz Custom Moulded Wireless Bluetooth Noise Isolation In-Ear Headphones, available from TheGrommet.com in Black, Blue or Red for $119.95
    • Available From Amazon in Black, Blue, Orange, Pink or Red for $119.00 in the US or apparently black only for £109.00 in the UK
    • Some actual Apple Stories.
      • Man dies charging iPhone in the bath Apple News
      • Judge issues search warrant for anyone who Googled a victim's name. US court order casts really, really, really wide net – The Register
      • Google and Levi’s Project Jacquard jacket has restored my faith in wearables. Technology you wear on your sleeve, literally – The Verge
      • $350 for a blind touchpad on your cuff seems steep to me...
      • Hands on TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Review : finally, a true Swiss made smartwatch. TAG's latest Connected watch improves where it counts. This is the Android smartwatch you want.
      • You can go wired with the Decibullz Contour Custom Molded Noise-Isolating Earphones in loads of colours, £42 in the UK with some colours being cheaper.
      • More headphones for the budget conscious.

        Simon says – I am going to order a pair of these* Rcool Mini Twins Wireless Bluetooth Stereo In-Ear Earbuds with Mic from Amazon (£10.98 + £1.42 UK delivery) in Gloss Black, Silver/Chrome, Shiny White, Mettalic Grey and “Rose Gold”/Pink**

        from ivor.pope

        Man dies charging iPhone in the bath
        A man was electrocuted as he tried to charge his mobile phone in the bath, an inquest has heard. Richard Bull died when his iPhone charger made contact with the water while he was taking a bath in his home in Ealing, west London. The 32-year-old is believed to have plugged the charger into an extension cord from the hallway then rested it on his chest while using the phone – The Independent (https://apple.news/AKgGwZR5DQGKxZLT1UJdZlw)

        • From Ivor in the Slack

        • Google and Levi’s Project Jacquard jacket has restored my faith in wearables
          Technology you wear on your sleeve, literally – The Verge
          $350 for a blind touchpad on your cuff seems steep to me...

        • and again from ivor.pope

        • Hands on TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Review: finally, a true Swiss made smartwatch
          TAG's latest Connected watch improves where it counts. This is the Android smartwatch you want – T3. com

        • Apple TV 5th Gen (2017) Leaked with tvOS 11, 4K Streaming Support Expected

        • At the moment, there are no news on when the new version of Apple TV will come out in the market. Pundits speculate that it will be announced in the next... – MobiPicker

        • MacJim reviews the weatherspoon app from Episode 34

        • from dougee

        • Judge issues search warrant for anyone who Googled a victim's name
          US court order casts really, really, really wide net – The Register

          This week’s “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?]

          • Be My Eyes – Helping blind see on the App Store Do something good for the sake of doing good :D bemyeyes.com
            • via Dougee in the Slack
            • PortaPow Fast Charge with Data Block USB Adapter with SmartCharge Chip (Pack of 2)
              Been using these USB condoms to protect my devices when plugging into chargers and computers to recharge them. Stops the computer seeing the device and trying to connect to it for data transfer. Good security device to protect your devices.

              Only one left on Amazon when I checked before the show people.

              • Another Ivor Pick.Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store
              • Social media and Slack

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