Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast

Tom and Jeff share candid reviews of every Apple product they currently own. You will get honest opinions on HomePods, AirPods, Beats, Apple Vision Pro, iPhones, Apple Watch, iPads, and Macs. 

Links from the show:

Comply Memory Foam Tips https://www.complyfoam.com/

WWDC Wishlists with Riley Hill https://www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-wishlists-with-riley-hill/

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• You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on Bluesky
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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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We are frequently targeted by unscrupulous scammers and other criminals. Unfortunately, banks and other financial institutions sometimes use fear to promote their consumer protection services, making even their messages seem suspicious. 

In this episode, we will cover:

• How to safeguard yourself against scammers
• Effective ways to verify the legitimacy of messages or voicemails you receive
• Built-in tools in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS that can assist you
• Other useful resources such as Have I Been Pwned

Links from this episode:

Rising fury at Wells Fargo as grandmothers who lost their life savings to cruel scammers urge lawsuit-hit bank to act NOW
Wells Fargo agrees to $3.7 billion settlement with CFPB over consumer abuses
Welcome to Scam World
Avoiding Phishing, Spearphishing, and Catfishing Scams
Have I Been Pwned
MXGuarddog

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• Drop us a line at [email protected]
• You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on Bluesky
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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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It's the best week of the year for Apple fans as WWDC is here! Tom and Jeff recap the keynote event and go in on the new Apple Intelligence features, Home Screen customizations coming to iOS and iPadOS, the sick new Math Notes feature, the updated Photos app, and much, much more!

Links from the show:
Watch the keynote
Apple Intelligence
iOS 18
iPadOS 18
macOS Sequoia
watchOS 11
visionOS 2
Private Cloud Compute

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Riley Hill is a software developer, Apple enthusiast, and YouTuber. He joins Tom and Jeff on this episode to discuss using the iPad Pro as his main computing platform, the new M4 iPad Pros, and his YouTube Channel. Then, the guys share their wishlists for the upcoming WWDC keynote on June 10th.

Links From the Show

Riley Hill on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SlatePad

Riley Hill Website - https://www.slatepad.org

Riley Hill on Threads - https://www.threads.net/@slatepad

WWDC - https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24/

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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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Tom and Jeff unpack the latest Apple event!

• New iPad Air and iPad Pro models: We're slicing through the details of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Get the scoop on the M2 and M4 chips, color options, new display options, storage, and more.
• Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro & Apple Pencil Pro
• Apple Pencil Madness: Too many options? We're debating whether Apple's expanding Apple Pencil lineup is innovation or just plain confusing.
• We take a critical look at Apple’s decisions that keep existing iPad users from upgrading to these new accessories without purchasing a new iPad.
• What’s the future hold for the iPad that might justify all this power under the hood?
• How much is a top of the line iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro?

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• Drop us a line at [email protected]
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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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Chris Freitag is a long-time Apple user, photographer, and YouTuber. He joins Tom and Jeff on this episode to talk about the upcoming Apple Event, potential new iPads, the current state of the iPad, his Apple gear, and shares his love of photography, which he documents on his excellent YouTube channel.

Links from the show

Chris Freitag on YouTube
Chris Freitag Website
Apple Event May 7th
Apple Rivals Retool to Challenge the iPhone and Vision Pro
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Chris Freitag: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - The Multipurpose Tool for Creators

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• Drop us a line at [email protected]
• You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on Bluesky
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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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Tom and Jeff are back at it:

• An updated review of Apple News—why Jeff's come around to being a fan of the service
• Taking another look at Apple's Journal app and how it compares to Day One
• Jeff shares his initial thoughts and gameplay tips on the MARVEL SNAP

Links from the show:

Apple News+
Journal app
Day One
Search Engine: How do you make an addictive video game?
MARVEL SNAP

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• Drop us a line at [email protected]
• You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on Bluesky
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• Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks.
• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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This episode looks into the US Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple, exploring the claims of monopolistic behavior and its implications for the company and its customers. We also navigate the virtual realms of Apple's Vision Pro, discussing the scarcity of immersive content, why Apple hasn't provided more content, and what may be ahead as part of visionOS 2. Plus, Apple announces the dates for WWDC in June.

Links from the show:
MLB for visionOS strikes out on Opening Day
Apple's Immersive Video Problem
New Celsius 7 - Moon Patrol

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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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Tom had initially said he wouldn't, but he eventually gave in to temptation and bought an Apple Vision Pro to test it out. In the past several weeks, he has been using the headset to watch the Super Bowl, work in visionOS to create content for his newsletter and website, and engage in various work and entertainment environments.

From his experiences, Tom shares which accessories are necessary to fully utilize the Vision Pro, identifies the apps that he finds most useful, and discusses his strategy for interacting with his family while wearing the headset.

But after all that, did he keep it and should you consider buying one?

Links from the show:

Apple Vision Pro
Two Weeks With Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro return rate is about the same as the iPhone 15 Pro

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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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Join us in this episode as Tom reviews the Clicks Creator Keyboard for iPhone, highlighting its design, usability, and whether it's a worthy addition to your tech arsenal. We also discuss Apple's decision to end its car project, speculating on what this means for the company's future directions in technology.

Links from the show:

Clicks keyboard for iPhone
Threads Q&A on Clicks Keyboard
Apple Cancels Electric Car Project
Why Would Apple Make an Electric Car, Not a Driverless One?
Apple Revolutionized the Auto Industry Without Selling a Single Car
Apple has quietly tripled it’s testing of autonomous cars, records show
Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey

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• Tom has a new YouTube channel
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