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  • 211: There is no bright side

    The pre-orders are in, or almost in, for Cody and Sebastien. The pair shares their very different experiences pre-ordering, as well as accessories they're considering for their upcoming new iPhone X. Apologies for the poor sound quality. Things will return to normal next week.

    Show Notes

    Poll: Which iPhone X model do you plan to preorder tonight?

    Apple to charge $279 for iPhone X screen repairs, $549 for any other damage

    Predictably, iPhone X shipping estimates slip to 5-6 weeks

    Apple: initial customer demand for iPhone X is “off the charts”

    The best iPhone X cases available right now

    Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco, Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!

    1 hr 6 min
  • 210: A crash course in iPhone pre-ordering

    It's almost time for iPhone X pre-orders! Cody and Sebastien share some tips about how to make this the best possible experience and ensure you score an iPhone X on launch day instead of six months later. 

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    Show Notes

    Max on Twitter asks: I was wondering if you could add “the best chance to get an iPhone X on launch day” to Monday’s show notes ? Thanks in advance

    Give yourself the best chances to get an iPhone X on launch day with these tips

    Canada’s top carrier is seeing “anemic appetite” for iPhone 8

    Apple rumored to cut iPhone 8 production in half following iPhone X launch

    Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco, Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!

    48 min
  • 209: We just can't do it

    This is not an episode about complaining, this is an episode about learning from past mistakes, like, you know, setting an iPhone as new instead of setting it up from backup. Besides talking about the awesomeness and sometimes the problems of iCloud Photo Library, Cody and Sebastien also talk about emoji, the return of the app switching gesture, Microsoft putting the last nail in the Windows Mobile coffin, and more. 

    Show Notes

    iCloud prices

    Welcome to Macintosh podcast

    Video: hands-on with new emoji & 3D Touch app switcher in iOS 11.1 beta 2

    Microsoft admits defeat, says no new Windows Phone features or devices coming in the future

    Weather Hippie

    Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco, Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!

    52 min
  • 208: A dramatic story

    With discussions about Sonos and Google's latest announcements, this is an episode mostly not about Apple. But fear not, all ends up tying back into Apple eventually.

    Sonos debuts One speaker with Alexa, support for AirPlay 2 & Google Assistant due in 2018

    Everything Google unveiled today: Pixel 2, Pixelbook, AirPods & HomePod rivals and more

    http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/10/08/iphone-x-new-dynamic-wallpaper/

    1 hr 4 min
  • 207: An outsider from faraway

    If you've ever wondered what it's like to live with a tiny phone from the past, Cody is here to tell you all about it. Sebastien lives in the present times with a modern phone and shares his experience shooting with iPhone 8. Why didn't Cody and Sebastien update to macOS High Sierra? Well, you gotta listen to find out. Also some thoughts about what Amazon unveiled last week and how it competes, price wise, with what Apple has been or is about to unveil.

    Show Notes

    Sebastien’s Instagram

    Developer betas of iOS 11.1, macOS 10.13.1, watchOS 4.1 & tvOS 11.1 arrive

    Video: hands on with QuickType enhancements, new animations & more in iOS 11.1

    watchOS 4.1 brings Apple Music & Radio app to the wrist

    Video: hands on with Apple Music streaming & all-new Radio app in watchOS 4.1

    Amazon unveils new Echo speaker, 4K Fire TV, and other hardware

    iPhone X tidbits: Lock screen shortcuts, Dock, Control Center & more

    Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco, Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!

    57 min
  • 206: Quit making fun of my phone

    Cody got an old new phone, and Sebastien got a new new phone. While Cody raves about his iPhone SE, Sebastien has more tempered feelings about the iPhone 8. Then the two talk about the non-success that seems to be the iPhone 8 launch and why that could be. Finally, a short discussion about AR apps.

    Support Let’s Talk iOS: Go to jamf.com/LETSTALK to create a free account and set up your 3 free devices today.

    1 hr 10 min
  • 205: A deeper dive into Apple’s new products

    A week after the big event of the year, Cody and Sebastien have had the time to digest everything that was unveiled. In this extra long episode, the two take a deeper dive into Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8, and iPhone Ex Ten.

    1 hr 46 min
  • 204: Unpacking the iPhone X event

    Cody and Sebastien unpack the iPhone X event, which unfortunately didn't offer many surprises. These are hot reactions to the event and what was unveiled. And of course, the results of last week's event draft. 

    Support Let’s Talk iOS: Go to jamf.com/LETSTALK to create a free account and set up your 3 free devices today.

    1 hr
  • 203: iPhone event fantasy draft 2017

    Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the iPhone event fantasy draft 2017! Listen to Cody and Sebastien battle to get the best picks for the September 12 event where Apple will unveil new iPhones, a new Apple Watch, a new Apple TV, and who knows what else. Play along, or just listen and sit back.

    Support Let’s Talk iOS: Go to jamf.com/LETSTALK to create a free account and set up your 3 free devices today.

    Draft Picks iPhone

    Next iPhones to be called iPhone 7s 7s Plus, and iPhone 8
    Next iPhones to be called iPhone 8 8 Plus, and iPhone Edition
    iPhone 8 will have Face ID authentication only
    iPhone 8 will have Face ID and Touch ID
    Touch ID will be incorporated under the screen
    Touch ID will be in the back
    iPhone 8 goes on sale in September
    iPhone 8 goes on sale later in the year
    iPhone 8 will start under $1000
    iPhone 8 will start over $1000
    iPhone 8 will feature inductive charging
    iPhone 8 will come with inductive charging mat in the box
    iPhone 8 inductive charging mat will be sold separately
    iPhone 7s to come in a new color
    iPhone 8 to come in a new color
    iPhone 8 comes with free AirPods

    Apple TV

    Apple TV to support 4K
    Apple announces support for 4K movies in iTunes
    Apple TV gets a redesigned remote
    Apple TV goes on sale in September
    Apple TV goes on sale later in the year
    Apple TV supports HDR (high dynamic range)

    Apple Watch

    Thinner Apple Watch
    Cellular calls on Apple Watch
    LTE support will let you stream music
    Series 3 will feature always-on display
    Series 3 goes on sale in September
    Series 3 goes on sale later in the year
    Apple Watch with LTE

    Misc.

    We will get an update about HomePod
    We will get an update about iMac Pro
    We will get an update about Amazon Prime Video app
    Apple will do a tribute to Steve Jobs

    Cody's Picks 

    iPhone 8 goes on sale September 22
    Apple Watch comes with LTE support
    iPhone 8 to come in a new color
    iPhone 8 will have Face ID authentication only
    Apple TV to support HDR
    Apple TV goes on sale later in the year
    Apple will do a tribute to Steve Jobs

    Sebastien's Picks

    Apple TV to support 4K
    iPhone 8 will feature inductive charging
    iPhone 7s to come in a new color
    iPhone 8 inductive charging mat will be sold separately
    iPhone 8 will start under $1000
    Apple announces support for 4K movies in iTunes
    Series 3 goes on sale in September

    Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco, Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!

    1 hr 2 min
  • 202: I want to give you more money

    Things start pretty slow but heat up pretty quick as Cody and Sebastien talk about the latest iPhone 8 rumors, including the potentiality of an Apple event on September 12. The two co-hosts discuss what we could see and get carried away talking about the awfulness of US carriers (especially compared to French ones). Fun and entertaining, as always!

    58 min

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