Bring Your Own Device

This week we talked about Google's Hardware event in which they unveiled the Pixel: Phone and slate and also the Google Home Hub. We went diving into Google's strategy with the Pixel phones, how come they are not given for free, the move from a commodity Nexus device into a Pixel premium device, why the Pixel devices don't matter, and why giving users the option to hide the (HUGE) notch is a non-design choice. Also, we discussed about Android's failure outside of the smartphone market which brings Google to push Chrome OS on PC's and tablets, why there is no cellular option for the Pixel Slate, the baffling configuration options, the camera-less Google Home Hub, and will Apple also showcase a home device with a screen. Hosts

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

Topics

• Google event
  • Pixel 3
    • This is also a ridiculous price
    • One main two different devices although the similar spec
    • Better screens
    • Lots fo software improvements not rolled out to other devices
    • Scratches too easily! #scratchgate

• Pixel Slate
• • Runs Chrome OS not Android
  • This is ridiculously priced!
  • A desktop browser on a tablet is a positive
  • Uses Android Apps - a small number of tablet apps

• Google Home Hub
• • Uses completely different OS to all other smart display devices

Nati managed to persuade Greg to install iOS 12.1 beta 2, luring him with new Emoji but also solving the iPhone XS charging issue. Also, we talked about messaging services, and why Nati secretly hoped for iMessage to win over WhatsApp, why Telegram cannot overtake WhatsApp and iOS 12's super fast adoption rate - surpassing iOS 11, already. In addition, we dived into conspiracies of Chinese spies planting super Sci-Fi chips in servers, why Apple reacted so strongly to the Bloomberg report and the crossfire Apple and tech companies are feeling from the US-China "Cold war". Also, Microsoft's new Surface line-up going with Matte Black all the things, and how Microsoft has fully embraced Android ans the mobile OS companion to Windows.

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Hosts

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

Follow Up

• Halide refers to "Beauty-Gate" 🤩
• iOS 12.1 beta 2
  • Fixes the iPhone XS "Charging-Gate" ⚡️
  • Brings 70 new Emoji​

Topics

• iOS 12 surpasses iOS 11
• China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies
  • Apple denies with very strong words
• Microsoft Surface stuff
  • Microsoft is embracing Android as the mobile version of Windows
  • Still installing rogue apps on own installs ​

Greg refuses to admit he is back from his vacation, in which everyone (not Greg) around him was on their mobile phones. Also, Greg comes back to logging workouts on his new Apple Watch, which makes us ponder what should be credited as workouts and what not.

BUT... the main focus is on all of the shiny new things Greg got, so we dive into the iPhone XS, the new GATES surrounding it, and why Nati is not going to upgrade to the iPhone XS. We also talk about the Apple Watch Series 4 and why Israel is not a 1st world country.

In addition, we talk Shortcuts and why it makes total sense to ship the iPhone XR later on.

Hosts

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

Follow Up

• Greg's initial thoughts about:
  • iPhone XS - same as the X - with some new "Gates"
    • BeautyGate 🤩
    • ChargeGate ⚡️
  • Watch Series 4
    • Speed
    • WatchOS 5 - The Matt Birchler review
    • It could take years for the ECG will arrive in the UK

Topics

• Will Screen time and Digital wellbeing save us?
• Shortcuts
• iPhone XR delay is intentional

We talked about the things that we found interesting in the Apple September event in the usual BYOD style, but not before we update on the status of Greg's mobile devices and talk about the most important thing that happened in the last week - Google killing off Inbox 😂

Hosts

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

Follow Up

• An update on Greg's mobile devices status.
• Greg's preorders

Topics

• Google kills off Inbox - We couldn't care less.
• iPhone Event
• • Tim Cooks Tweet
  • No new AirPods + the intro video implies new AirPods with "Hey Siri" support
  • Some thoughts about the keynote structure and Lisa Jackson's short appearance
  • Apple Watch Series 4
  • • The most useful watch ever - Value
    • AKG support will kill AliveCor
    • Watch size comparison
    • The Edition is gone
  • iPhone Xs
  • • An 🅂 update
  • iPhone XR
  • • An interesting result from Apple's iPhone 5c lessons
    • 3D Touch is for power users
    • MKBHD hands-on with the Xr

Nati is dragging Greg back into the technology realm, as we discuss what is the potential of Apple Pencil support on the iPhones, how we use 3D Touch and how it is similar to the Note's S-Pen.

Also, we touch about some iPhone and Watch rumors which include pricing, marketing names, what benefits would a bigger screen Watch actually bring and if Apple will introduce new AirPods.

Hosts

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

Follow Up

• Greg's adventures into Android
  • So long iPhone X
  • Orders a Galaxy Watch

Topics

• iPhones and Apple Pencil support
  • Coming source #1
  • Coming source #2
  • Not coming ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  • The Logitech Crayon is not education only from the 12th of September 🤨

• iPhone line 2018
  • iPhone X next gen will come at $800 starting price?
  • iPhone Xs Max??? 🤔
    • Will Samsung copy the name convention?
    • Xiaomi and Huawei already use "Max"

• Is 3D Touch going away?
• A bigger screen Apple Watch

Greg gets a Note 9, so Nati has to grill him on the choice of his new Android device, as we discuss why Greg finds Android exciting, the experience with Bixby, how the Note 9 handles dual-SIM and more.

We also talk about why Twitter eventually wins, and what the heck is about to happen with the 2018 iPhone line in terms of the marketing, prices and everything else.

Hosts

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

Follow Up

• Greg's social followup: Twitter, Mastodon, and Micro.Blog

Topics

• iPhone line 2018
• • Naming conundrum
  • What is the iPhone xx
  • • A cheaper iPhone 7 for emerging markets?
    • A new iPhone SE?
  • iPhone pricing

We started talking about Twitter as a followup, which stretched for an hour before we even mentioned tech (per se).

During our Twitter discussion, we talked about should companies decide what's right and wrong in the news, what's wrong in today's discussions (hint: people are not listening), Twitter not taking responsibility for their actions and neglecting their app ecosystem, and whether new platforms like Mastodon or Micro.Blog are the answer. We also shared our Twitter usage philosophy.

Also, we also talked about Pencil support on the iPhone and what Apple should do with the iPad mini.

Hosts

• Greg Morris
  • Twitter - @GR36
  • Mastodon - @GR36
  • Micro.Blog - @GR36
• Nati Shochat
  • Twitter - @natisho
  • Mastodon - @natisho
  • Micro.Blog - @natisho

Topics

• Twitter
  • Twitter APi change
  • Accountability on micro.blog
• Twitter alternatives
  • Mastodon
    • Terms of service
    • Tootdon app - iOS / Android
  • Micro.blog
    • Icro app

• iPhone X 2nd gen and iPhone X Plus to support Pencil
  • Old rumors
• New iPad Pros and a 13" entry MacBook in September
  • No iPad Mini

Nati voluntarily talks Android, as we discuss the Note 9 Unpack event in which Samsung introduced the new Note 9, the new Galaxy Watch - which still uses Tizen and Exynos (instead of Google's WearOS and Qualcomm chips), and the new Galaxy Home speaker which looks like a barbecue grill.

In addition, we talk about the leaked Pixel 3 XL unboxing - which Greg thinks is fake - and how Apple is so ahead of Google in terms of hardware expertise, even after Google's massive investments in that area.

Also, some birthday stuff and Greg posses a very good thought experiment about the next iPhone line.

Hosts

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

Topics

• Samsung Galaxy event
• • The Note 9
  • • S Pen - remote is the new hotness
  • Galaxy Home speaker
  • Galaxy Watch
  • • Still Tizen
    • Still Exynos (not Qualcomm)

• The Pixel 3 XL unboxed

George from Snappy-Tech (Chachanidze) joins us this week and reveals the origins of Snappy-Tech, keyboard shortcuts when having a Windows PC, a Mac, and a Chrome OS devices, his Huawei P20 Pro that triggers Greg's Trypophobia.

We also talk about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, Apple earnings, and the rumors about the next iPad Pro devices and how will they impact the iPad sales.

Special Guest: George Chachanidze

• Twitter:@g_chachanidze
• Snappy Tech

Hosts

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

Follow Up

• Huawei was the 2nd largest smartphone maker in Q2 2018

Topics

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
  • What were Samsung thinking?

• Apple kills the AppStore affiliate program

• Apple earnings
• • Another record
  • Flat iPhone sales but higher ASPs and revenue as the iPhone X was the most popular iPhone in the lineup
  • • iPhone 8 Plus was the best selling iPhone in the US for Q2 2018
  • Apple sells fewer Macs
  • Apple services are like a freight train
  • • Spotify hits 83m subscribers x2 than Apple Music
    • Apple's services had a stellar quarter, Cook hints at new service (Video)
  • iPad line was mostly flat with ASP down

• iPad Pro
  • To drop the headphone Jack, smart connector at the bottom due to vertical-only Face ID
  • A thin bezelled iPad glyph is discovered in iOS 12 beta 5 without a notch
  • Will the new iPad Pro be a big deal?

Greg decides to do a proper podcast introduction for our special guest: Russell Holly, who joins us to talk about things he is interested about, multi-platform usage, how the Apple Watch changed his life in the last 3 years and the magic of the 3 ring system.

We also talk about the MacBook Pro throttle-gate controversy, The EU's fine against Android, and what is the deal with project Fuchsia

Special Guest: Russel Holly

• Twitter:@russellholly Author, Managing Editor of PlayStation, Nintendo, VR/AR/MR, and various other shiny things @androidcentral, @iMore, and @windowscentral
• Living Life 360 pounds lighter

Hosts

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

Follow Up

• The MBP CPU throttling is a bug

Topics

• The future of computers
  • Form factors
• EU antitrust fine for Android
• Google's project Fuchsia gets more details
• • To replace Android 🤨