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  • 141: Living on a beta

    Cody has finally installed the iOS 10 and watchOS 3 betas. The duo discusses the good, the bad, and the terrible about the latest betas after a few day of usage.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • 140: First beta, first world problems

    After a brief discussion about rumored featured that didn't make it in iOS 10, and others that may still come in the future, Cody and Sebastien talk about hands on impressions with iOS 10 and watchOS 3.

     

    1 hr 32 min
  • 139: All about WWDC 2016

    Mere hours after the WWDC 2016 keynote, Cody and Sebastien talk about most major announcements made today for watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and iOS. These are quick reactions to the event and the biggest features that were announced.

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    1 hr 21 min
  • 138: The pre-WWDC 2016 episode

    WWDC is right around the corner, so Cody and Sebastien talk about the latest rumors surrounding the event, including hardware (or lack thereof), and software.

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    Show Notes
    • Simple math: why I never buy AppleCare
    • Photos of alleged MacBook Pro seemingly confirm OLED touchpad rumors
    • Both iPhone 7 models to include 256GB version, replacing 64GB with 128GB SKU?
    • Mark Gurman shares more details about upcoming WWDC announcements, new iPhones, and more
    • Updated Thunderbolt Display rumored to include 5K resolution and integrated GPU
    • Thunderbolt Display won’t be refreshed at WWDC
    Apps Mentioned on the Show
    • Look
    1 hr 31 min
  • 137: Can I dream one more time?

    Cody and Sebastien talk about their use of Apple Pay, and why they don't or can't really rely on this payment method so far. The duo then discusses MacBook Pro rumors, and what might be in store for Siri.

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    Show Notes
    • Apple Pay, that awesome feature I never use
    • Kuo: thinner MacBook Pro models coming with OLED touch bar and Touch ID
    • Apple developing Siri SDK and device to compete against Amazon Echo
    • Apple’s rumored Amazon Echo competitor may be new Apple TV
    • Apple’s Amazon Echo rival could detect users via built-in camera and facial recognition
    • How Apple’s advanced self-learning technologies could make Siri a lot smarter
    Apps Mentioned on the Show
    • Periscope
    • Flare

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    1 hr 38 min
  • 136: Hey Siri, can you answer this?

    Cody and Sebastien answer readers' mail, talk about the new iDB app update, shorter review times in the App Store, Google i/o, and what seems to be troubling times for Apple when it comes to artificial intelligence. Oh, and Cody got a new iPad because he got a good deal on it!

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    Show Notes
    • iDB app update 
    • Faster review times in the App Store
    • Google Home
    • Allo and Duo apps
    • Assistant
    • Android N, Android Wear 2 and more
    • Avoiding Blackberry’s fate
    Apps Mentioned on the Show
    • iDB app
    • Wonder
    1 hr 46 min
  • 135: If it flies, it dies

    The guys talk about the spree of updates Apple just released for iOS, OS X, watchOS, and tvOS, including the release of iTunes 12.4 and the minor design tweaks it brings. Cody and Sebastien also discuss the $1 billion investment Apple recently made in Chinese company Didi, iPhone 7 claims and rumors, and Siri's many shortcomings.

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    Show Notes
    • Apple releases iOS 9.3.2 with bug fixes and other improvements
    • Apple releases iTunes 12.4 with minor design changes
    • Apple releases OS X 10.11.5, watchOS 2.2.1 and tvOS 9.2.1
    • Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese ride sharing service Didi Chuxing
    • John Gruber: 2017 iPhone may have edge-to-edge display with integrated Touch ID and camera
    • KGI: Apple to produce one iPhone 7 Plus model with dual lens and 3GB RAM
    • Yet another member of original Siri team leaves Apple
    Apps Mentioned on the Show
    • Gboard
    • AT&T Mobile Transfer
    • Mr. Number
    • Hopscotch

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    1 hr 24 min
  • 134: Never felt that way before

    The guys discuss Tim Cook going on TV to do damage control, and the rumor that Apple has met with major podcast networks. And of course, the inevitable discussion about the possible overhaul of the Apple Music app, likely to be announced at WWDC next month. This is a great show, so listen to it right no

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    Links
    • Tim Cook tells CNBC Apple has ‘great innovation in the pipeline’
    • Apple meets with top podcast producers to hear their complaints
    • Apple’s actual role in podcasting: be careful what you wish for
    • A more intuitive Apple Music to launch at WWDC next month
    • Dedicated Connect tab is going away in iOS 10’s Apple Music overhaul
    • Overhauled Apple Music to integrate lyrics, offer a new Browse section and more
    • Leaked screenshots show off minor design changes in upcoming iTunes 12.4 update
    Apps Mentioned on the Show
    • Email
    • LowRes Coder
    1 hr 14 min
  • 133: The Soother

    Cody and Sebastien discuss the release of Drake's and Beyonce'slatest albums and their partial exclusivity to Apple Music andTidal respectively. The guys then talk about Apple's latest quarterand the opportunity it might represent for the company when itcomes to innovation. Of course, they also talk about latest iPhone7 rumors, apps, and more.

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    Show Notes
    • Apple Music gets its own exclusive: Drake’s ‘Views’
    • Drake's sales andstreaming numbers
    • Apple’s Q2 2016 earnings: 51.2M iPhones, 10.2M iPads, $50.6Brevenue
    • 15 interesting points from Apple’sQ2 2016 earnings call
    • Japanese magazine shares detailed ‘iPhone 7 Pro’ designschematics
    • New rumor out of China claims thatiPhone 7 sports a touch-sensitive Home button
    • iPhone 7 may come outfitted with a slightly stronger battery thaniPhone 6s
    Apps Mentioned on the Show
    • Television Time
    • TaoMix 2
    • TalkShow

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    1 hr 9 min
  • 132: Good for your ego

    This week on Let's Talk iOS, Sebastien starts off the show

    pointing out some privacy concerns in the Instagram application.
    The guys the talk about Apple Watch 2 rumors, the refreshed
    MacBook, WWDC and an iOS 10 wish list. Finally, they discuss a
    couple Apple Watch accessories as well as new apps.

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    Show Notes
    • WSJ: Apple Watch 2 will have cellular connectivity

      New MacBooks

      • Apple updates 12″ MacBook with faster CPU/GPU,
        Rose Gold model, longer battery life & more
      • New MacBooks offer 90 percent faster SSD write
        speeds, Skylake CPU up to 20 percent faster
      • Apple’s generously made 8GB of RAM standard across
        all 13″ MacBook Air configurations

        WWDC 2016 June 13-17

        • Apple opens registration for WWDC ticket lottery
        • Stunning iOS 10 concept imagines dark mode,
          customizable Control Center, Siri in apps and more

          Apple Watch accessories

          • Nomad Strap
          • Tech Swiss folio for Apple Watch bands
            Apps Mentioned on the Show
            • iShows TV
            • TVShow Time
            • tv show tracker 3
            • Roughly
            • Visual Beat
            • Microsoft Word Flow Keyboard

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              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. See you next week!

              1 hr 20 min

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