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  • 131: Bold like a bold eagle

    It's iPhone rumor season again as Cody and Sebastien discuss what may come with the new iPhone 7 later this year, including features such as Smart Connector, the disappearance of headphone jack and more. And because it's never too soon to speculate, the guys also address a recent note from KGI about the material that may be used in next year's iPhone. The two co-hosts then talk about rumored paid search results in the App Store, the possible MacOS rebranding, Project Titan, and more

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    Show Notes
    • Reliable Japanese blog reaffirms Smart Connector, no headphone jack and other iPhone 7 rumors
    • KGI: major iPhone redesign due in 2017 with all-glass enclosure, AMOLED Retina screen and more
    • Apple working on paid search results and other App Store changes
    • Apple’s environmental webpage hints at ‘MacOS’ name change
    • Apple rumored to be running a secret vehicle research and development lab in Germany
    • MotorTrend’s widely-panned “exclusive” Apple Car report with horrible concept
    • Apps Mentioned on the Show
      • PicGif Lite
      • Blogo
      • Want more? 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. See you next week!

         

        1 hr 14 min
      • 130: The pulse of the world

        Cody is helping his mom cut the cord, and he's telling us all about it, including a shaky setup, and the use of the SlingTV app. Meanwhile, Sebastien is trying to be more productive on his new iPad Pro, not without difficulties. The guys then talk iPhone stands, Apple Watch rumors, and iOS 10 wish lists.

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        Show Notes
        • Cutting the cord
        • Being more productive on iPad
        • Satechi Aluminum Stand review: a great charging dock for your iPhone or iPad mini
        • Apple Watch expected ‘S’ upgrade
        • Apple may soon permit users to hide unwanted stock apps on iOS, iTunes metadata suggests
        • Customizing Control Center in iOS 10?
        • Apps Mentioned on the Show
          • Ferrite
          • SlingTV
          • Microsoft Hub Keyboard
          • Reddit the official App
          • Want more? 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. See you next week!

             

            1 hr 23 min
          • 129: The Bermuda Triangle

            Sebastien returns from a week spend in a remote beach of Mexico and shares his Wi-Fi problems while overseas. The conversation then naturally moves on to the new iPad Pro, the new Woven Nylon bands for Apple Watch, and of course, the new Tesla Model 3 unveil. A fun, and longer than usual show.

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            Show Notes
            • Apple vs FBI's battle
            • Thoughts on the new iPad Pro
            • Thoughts on the new Woven Nylon bands
            • Tesla Model 3 unveil
            • Apps Mentioned on the Show
              • Music Memos
              • Five Minute Journal
              • Day One 2
              • 1writer
              • Radio.com
              • Want more? 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. See you next week!

                1 hr 34 min
              • 128: The intemporal episode

                Cody and Sebastien travel through time to deliver an episode straight from the past, right now in the present time, with probable implications on the future. Confused yet? It will all make sense when you listen to this timeless episode where the guys discuss the iDB app, tips for traveling internationally with an iPhone, and more.

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                Show Notes
                • Update about the iDB app
                • Tips for traveling with an iPhone
                • Two songs you can learn at the guitar
                • Want more? 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. See you next week!

                  1 hr
                • 127: Thoughts on iPhone SE and new iPad Pro event

                  Cody and Sebastien sit down to record there first reactions after Apple unveiled the new iPhone SE and a 9.7 inch iPad Pro, including talks about CareKit, Apple Watch, iPhone SE, the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and more.

                   

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                  Show Notes
                  • Apple pushes further into health space with CareKit
                  • Apple’s event kicks off with talk of encryption battle, environmental impact, health and more
                  • Apple drops Apple Watch price to $299 as it introduces new bands
                  • This is Apple’s new four-inch iPhone SE
                  • Apple unveils smaller iPad Pro
                  • New 9.7 inch iPad Pro starts at $599 and will be available March 31st
                  • Apple releases iOS 9.3
                  • watchOS 2.2 launches
                  • OS X El Capitan 10.11.4 is out
                  • tvOS 9.2 is here
                  • Want more? 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. See you next week!

                    1 hr 11 min
                  • 126: It's a bold move

                    Cody and Sebastien discuss the newly released iDB app and how it came to life after years and years of putting it off. Then the discussion naturally drifts to Apple's upcoming big event where it is likely to unveil a new iPhone, a new iPad, new Apple Watch bands, and probably more. The guys talk about what we can expect to see, and make bold predictions about various aspects of the event.

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                    Show Notes
                    • The iDB app announcement
                    • Apple semi-officially confirms that force-quitting apps won’t extend iPhone battery life
                    • Let us Loop you in invite
                    • iPhone SE
                    • iPad Pro
                    • Apple Watch
                    • Apps Mentioned on the Show
                      • iDB app
                      • Tabs & Chords by Ultimate Guitar
                      • MSQRD
                      • Polymail
                      • oneSafe
                      • Want more? 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. See you next week!

                         

                        1 hr 15 min
                      • 125: Super productive power user

                        After giving a brief update about mail apps including Airmail and Polymail, Cody and Sebastien discuss a simple workaround to get a taste of Siri on Mac, Apple's new Twitter account for support, and of course, the ongoing battle with the FBI. Things return to a lighter tone when the guys discuss to-do and notes apps they use.

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                        Show Notes
                        • Get a taste of Siri on your Mac right now with this neat trick
                        • Apple creates support account on Twitter
                        • Why making a support account on Twitter was a great move by Appl
                        • New York judge rules in favor of Apple in separate iPhone unlock case
                        • Apple’s Craig Federighi: creating iPhone backdoor would be ‘a serious mistake’
                        • Apps Mentioned on the Show
                          • Airmail
                          • Polymail
                          • 2do
                          • Clear
                          • Wikipedia
                          • Viki
                          • Funny or Die
                          • VICELAND
                          • Medly
                          • Push the Arrow
                          • Want more? 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. See you next week!

                            1 hr 14 min
                          • 124: Downgrading the iPad

                            Episode 124: It is impossible not to talk about the upcoming event Apple is rumored to be holding in March where it may unveil a new iPad, as well as a new iPhone. Before talking about a more serious topic like the ongoing battle between Apple and the FBI, Cody and Sebastien discuss their favorite Apple Watch bands. Finally, the discussion drifts to our favorite mail clients for both iOS and Mac.

                            Show Notes
                            • iPad Air 3 will be a smaller iPad Pro with Smart Keyboard, Pencil support
                            • Apple’s 4-inch iPhone refresh to be named ‘iPhone SE’?
                            • Apple to hold iPhone SE media event during the week of March 21?
                            • Nylon bands on Amazon
                            • Hermes knockoffs
                            • Other knockoff bands 
                            • Catalyst waterpoof case
                            • Apple officially responds to court, asks it to vacate order to help FBI
                            • Here’s a recap of what Tim Cook said about the FBI and iPhone hacking on ABC News
                            • Popular Spark email client is now available on iPad
                            • Apps Mentioned on the Show
                              • Spark
                              • Infuse Video Filters
                              • Want more? 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. See you next week!

                                1 hr 4 min
                              • 123: What's going to stop them?

                                Episode 123: The big story of the week is of course the ongoing battle between Apple and the FBI around what could be the largest fight for privacy, or lack thereof. The guys then talk about Samsung's latest devices, the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge. Surprisingly, Cody and Sebastien are pretty impressed.

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                                Show Notes
                                • Apple seeds iOS 9.3 beta 4 to developers
                                • Apple seeds beta 4 of tvOS 9.2, watchOS 2.2 and OS X 10.11.4 to developers
                                • Apple vs the FBI: a recap of this week’s events
                                • Samsung unveils Galaxy S7/Edge with Always-On Display, bigger batteries, better cameras & more
                                • Apps Mentioned on the Show
                                  • Sunshine
                                  • Want more? 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. See you next week!

                                    1 hr 8 min
                                  • 122: As surreal as it feels

                                    Episode 122: Now running as a power duo, Cody and Sebastien start the show by discussing some of the changes coming to iDB. The conversation them moves on to comment on the latest episode of The Talk Show with John Gruber, with two special guests from Apple. The two hosts then talk about the Kanye effect on Tidal, Apple's rumored TV show featuring Dr Dre, Apple Music talk, and rumored launch dates for iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3. Good times!

                                     

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                                    Show Notes
                                    • The Talk Show with John Gruber
                                    • The Kanye effect on Tidal
                                    • Apple's first TV show?
                                    • Rumored launch date for iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3
                                    • Apps Mentioned on the Show
                                      • The Mesh
                                      • TechTube
                                      • Fetch
                                      • Quartz
                                      • Want more? Follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco, Send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS 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 2 min

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