Bring Your Own Device

After being Internet-less, Greg has a super fast fiber-optics internet that spoils him. So we talked about human interaction without the Internet.

Also, we talked about what makes Israeli's good at startups, the new iPad Pro BendGate, Apple telling the world that AI and ML are important, and Nati tells about his multi-Watch lifestyle.

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

• House Move - thoughts on a week without internet
• Dark Net Episode about Israeli tech prowess

Topics

• New bend gate
• Giannandrea is appointed for SVP
  • Annual smart speaker test
• Apple poaches more Tesla talent

Nati's wooden roof is making some noise, and Greg is moving to a new house which is why we have pre-recorded this episode in which we talk about why the sound quality is important to us, Apple Music coming to the Alexa ecosystem and what makes Apple Music/ content different from other Apple services.

Also, we discussed about Microsoft's new attempts at a skinny OS and browsers.

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

No Follow-up 🙌

Topics

• Apple Music comes to Alexa
• • Apple Music grows faster than Spotify in the US
  • HomePod sales are falling behind expectations
  • Apple Acquires Platoon
  • Masters of Scale with Daniel Ek

• Microsoft is trying again:
• • Another slimed down OS to compete with ChromeOS
  • Another take at browser using Chromium
    • Firefox is not happy about Microsoft moving to Chromium
    • Creative Selection book
  • Surface Go 2018 Holiday ad

We are joined by Matteo Doni who tells us all about 5G, what it will bring and why it will matter in about 4 year time... Also we talked about Google's messaging service hurdles and why they push RCS, and touch a bit about Tumbler's decision to block adult content.

In addition, Matteo talks about his appearance on Sputnik, Greg tells how many Star Trek movies he saw, and Nati makes a Houdini trick and vanishes.

Special Guest: Matteo Doni

• Twitter: @Todoleo
• Tech Travel geeks

Hosts

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Topics

• Matteo on Sputnik

• Google's messaging apps are a mess
• • Hangouts is kinda going away
  • Goodbye Allo

• 5G arrives!
  • Will be more expensive
  • Apple is probably going to sit 2019
  • BT / EE pull Huawei from 4G and 5G tech

• Tumbler to start blocking adult content

Greg's shoulder is doing fine and he is hammering on the best micro-podcast named Greg Morris while Nati gets back from a(nother) working trip, this time in -12.

Nati got his Apple Watch Series 4, so we talk a bit about getting used to the size and all of the complications and follow-up on the iPhone X🅁 sales as Apple claims that it's the best selling model.

Also, we talk about Twitter, work-life balance and changing the world. In addition, what does iOS 12's adoption rate imply and what is the Pixel Slate for?

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

• Hacky sack
• I FINALLY got the Watch back
• • Some observations
  • Greg's Watch Faces
• Apple says that the X🅁 was the best selling model since launch

Topics

• Elon Tweet's and work-life balance
• Killing Twitter Bots
• iOS 12 reaches 75% adoption rate
  • Does OS have to re-invent the wheel every time?
• The Pixel Slate is getting lukewarm reviews
• • Not an iPad killer

PSA: If you've ever used a Sennheiser headset with your Mac, it is wide open to attack

Greg goes head to head with Tom Warren's tweet that ignited Twitter, as Nati argues that tech reviewers have turned too techie for most of the people, with regards to the discussion about the place of the iPad in the world.

Also, we talk about iPhone supply chain rumors that question the potential success of the iPhone X🅁, as the iPhone line has become very and even perhaps too expensive, which creates a problem especially in emerging markets like India.

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

• Tom WarrenGate
• • The Grand Unified Theory of Apple Products
  • Jonathan Morrison is doing some work on his iPad
• Qualcomm is playing dirty against Apple

Topics

• Is the X🅁 turning to be the new iPhone 5c?
• Apple's challenges in India

Greg ponders about his podcasts listening habits, as both of our hosts agree that they need to diverge a bit with their podcast flavors.

Nati takes Greg through the latest turnaround in the Apple - Qualcomm battle, as it seems that Qualcomm is losing some of the latest rounds. Also, we discuss about Google's latest Night Sight tech that comes to the Pixel devices - which is quite incredible.

Lastly, we discuss who is the worst company in terms of privacy: Google or Facebook, and why.

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

• No Follow-up this week 🙌

Topics

• Apple VS. Qualcomm
• • Qualcomm is in trouble
  • Apple is hiring in Qualcomm's backyard
• Google releases Night Sight to Pixel phones
• Who's the worst in terms of privacy: Facebook or Google?
• • NYT on Facebook's behavior in the last 2 years
  • A Facebook patent would use your family photos to target ads
  • DeepMind hands a medical app to Google
  • Google's history on the Internet History Podcast

Nati tells Greg about his weird dream about being late to recording, and also how he enjoyed Maniac on Netflix. Greg, which was late to recording the podcast, gets his personal podcast on iTunes.

We also talk about the new iPad Pro, as Greg gives his thoughts about the future of computing, whether the iPad still falls between the Notebook and the smartphone, and his worries that Apple will over-complicate the iPad.

In addition, Nati explains to Greg why Apple will stop revealing unit sales and how it actually makes sense

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

• iPad Pro thoughts
  • General thoughts about reviews
• Any update on Apple Watch repair?
  • An insight into Apple's replacement operations
  • 5.1.1 launched to combat issues

Topics

• Apple's earning
  • No growth quarter but with stellar revenue increase
  • The increased price strategy is doing it's thing
  • Will stop detailing unit sales
• Samsung's developer event
  • What the hell was that Bixby section
  • About that foldable screen

Nati got an Apple Watch Series 4 but there's a catch... & Greg is recovering from his shoulder surgery. But it doesn't stop us from discussing all of the new things (well the things that interest us) that Apple introduced at their 2nd Autumn keynote. So we talked about MacBook Air and how it fits in Apple's confusing laptop line, the new cool iPads and how everything is more expensive.

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

No Follow-up this week 🙌

Topics

• Nati's Apple Watch Sad Story
• Apple's Mac and iPad event
• • New Mac mini
  • New MacBook Air
    • Retina. Finally
    • The specs aren't that great
    • A custom Intel 5W CPU
    • Modest performance upgrade over the 12" MacBook
    • Processor differences
    • What made the MacBook Air so popular and loved
  • What goes on in Apple's MacBook lineup?
    • The new Air vs the 2017 MBP
    • The most confusing laptop lineup so far
  • New iPad Pro
    • An all-new design
      • Should it come to the next-gen iPhones?
    • The A12X is a monster
    • No official orientation. Really?
    • Hopefully, iOS 13 will bring more capabilities
    • USB-C Not fully functional. Yet…

MKBHD's performance at the Joe Rogan show kickstarts our thoughts about YouTuber personas and YouTube clickbait. Also, due to Greg's upcoming surgery, Nati reflects about his OR experiences.

Then we dive into iPhone X🅁, as the reviews are out towards its launch which triggers a mini-rant over camera comparisons. In addition, Nati is excited about the option for a new iPad Mini which could be coming as early as next week.

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

• The iPhone XR's name
• Google EU correction
• The pixels seem to be developing lots of issues
  • Pictures not saving
  • Speaker vibrates
  • Won't take pictures if you hold the notch
  • Issues with Android Auto
  • Fast charging ONLY for first party charger that costs $79 😳

Topics

• YouTubers and clickbait
  • MKBHD at Joe Rogan's podcast
• iPhone XR reviews
• • Mini-rant about camera comparisons
  • Farhad's tweet
  • I don't want less cameras I want more
  • 12.1 will to fix "BeautyGate" 🤳
  • I want more black iPhones

• Could portrait mode be done on either camera?
• A new iPad mini?

Nati is podcasting from his shadeless office absorbing the morning sun, while Greg sits in an overly illuminated office which is out of his iPhone XS control.

But all of this doesn't stop us from talking about Google's decision to start charging Android manufacturers for using the Play Store and bundled apps in the EU, Speculate about the performance of the iPhone XR (which Nati can't stop calling ex - ar) sale performance as the device's pre-orders begin, and ding into the rumour mill about the new iPad Pro devices, as Apple finally sends invitations to a 2nd fall event.

In addition, we followed-up on the Apple vs Bloomberg, Chinese spy story, and the Google Pixel 3 screen corner radius which is being adjusted via software.

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

Follow-up

• Google is using software to make the corners of the Pixel 3 rounder
• • Not on the Pixel 3 XL… Yet.

• Tim Cook calls for Bloomberg chip story retraction
• • The source has changed their mind

Topics

• iPhone XR
  • Preorders have begun with YouTube reviews
  • Will it succeed where the iPhone 5c failed?
  • Lightning Port not symmetrical

• Google will start charging for Android in the EU
• • A context for costs

• iPad Pro 2018 rumors
• • October "There's more in the making." Event in NY.
  • 5.9mm thick and no headphone jack
  • A12X processor, Face ID in landscape, magnetic connector, external display support, and a new Apple Pencil
  • USB-C?