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- 121: Area 53
Episode 121: On this week's episode, Jeff, Cody and Sebastien discuss new functionalities in the latest beta of tvOS, including dictation support for search, as well as Siri support for App Store searches. The trio then discusses the now infamous Error 53, rumors of Apple's interest in NFL rights, recent acquisitions, as well as Jeff's awesome guide about getting started with loops in GarageBand. Also, great news for people who love bad news.
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Show Notes- Apple seeds tvOS 9.2 beta 3 to developers with Dictation support for search and Siri support for App Store search
- Error 53: Apple warns iOS 9 bricks iPhone 6 in case of unauthorized Touch ID repair
- Apple vying for streaming rights of Thursday night NFL games
- Zagg acquires battery case maker Mophie for $100 million
- SwiftKey acquired by Microsoft for $250 million
- GarageBand: a beginner’s guide to Live Loops
Apps Mentioned on the Show- Pluto TV
- VideoShop
- FontMania
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47 min - 120: No switching inputs
Episode 120: After resisting the temptation, Sebastien finally cuts the cord (the cable one anyway). The three hosts then talk about the rumored iPad Air 3, which seems to sound more and more like a smaller iPad Pro. The discussion drifts towards Apple's recent financial reports, and the timely facts and rumors about the company's interest in Virtual Reality. A great show that fits in just about an hour. Enjoy!
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Show Notes- iPad Air 3 rumored to have 4K screen, 4GB of RAM and improved battery
- New iPad Air 3 design drawing reaffirms quad speaker and Smart Keyboard rumor
- Apple planning to unveil iPad Air 3 at March event, report says
- 15 interesting points from Apple’s Q1 2016 earnings call
- Apple granted new patent for virtual reality iPhone headset
- Apple buys Emotient
- Apple hires top virtual reality researcher
- Tim Cook: virtual reality is really cool and has some interesting applications
- Apple has secret team working on virtual reality headset, report says
Apps Mentioned on the Show- 2Do
- Channels for Apple TV
- Duet Display
- Piloteer
- Papers.co
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1 hr 6 min - 119: Let's call it iPhone SE
On this episode of Let's Talk iOS, Cody, Jeff, and Sebastien talk about Apple's rumored iPhone 5se, or the iPhone SE, as they'd rather call it. The discussion then shifts to Apple Watch, and project Titan. If you want to listen to Jeff come up with a song in 60 seconds+ in GarageBand, then this is an episode you must listen to.
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Show Notes- Apple said to be readying 4-inch ‘iPhone 5se’ for spring launch
- iPhone 5se said to run A9/M9 chips, come in 16/64GB capacities
- Apple Watch to gain new bands in March, new hardware in September
- Head of Apple’s electric car project leaving the company
- Project Titan faces another road block: unhappy with progress, Apple reportedly freezes hiring
Apps Mentioned on the Show- Running for Weight Loss
- Moleskine
- GarageBand
- Music Memos
- Snapchat
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1 hr 20 min - 118: Exiting the depressed zone
Episode 118: We go in-depth on many of the new iOS 9.3 beta 1 features, talk about tvOS 9.2 beta and all of its new features, and touch on watchOS 2.2 beta, which brings multiple Apple Watch pairing ability to the mix. We also go in-depth with Jeff's recent HDHomeRun setup when paired to the Apple TV, and discuss recent rumors about Apple Watch 2.
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in the cloud. Backup your Mac or PC for just $5/month. Go to backblaze.com/iDB.News- iOS 9.3 beta
- Night Shift | f.lux responds | New 3D Touch shortcuts | Configuration Profiles for devs | Wi-Fi Assist usage statistics
- tvOS 9.2 beta
- watchOS 2.2 beta
Apps- Events Widget
- Pigment
- Channels (Apple TV-only)
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1 hr 46 min - 117: This just in
Episode 117: Apple releases iOS 9.3 beta 1 with tons of new features, a new report claims that Apple is cutting iPhone 6s production, more iPhone 7 rumors hint to waterproofing and wireless charging. Will Apple ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack? The team debates about this and other things in a brand new episode of Let's Talk iOS.
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in the cloud. Backup your Mac or PC for just $5/month. Go to backblaze.com/iDBNews- Nine years ago today, Apple was going to reinvent the phone
- Report claims Apple cutting iPhone 6s production by 30% this quarter
- iPhone 7 again said to be waterproof and feature wireless charging
- Apple is reportedly building wireless earphones that will fit inside your ear and come with charging case
- Apple seeds massive new iOS 9.3 beta to developers with new Night Shift mode, improved Notes/News/Health apps, and more
- Apple seeds watchOS 2.2 to developers
- Apple seeds tvOS 9.2 beta 1 with support for Bluetooth keyboards and app folders
- Apple has registered Apple.car and other similar domain names
Apps- BriefMe
- Peach
- Next Keyboard
- Copied
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1 hr 25 min - Get peace of mind knowing your files are backed up securely
- 116: Sketchy rumors
Episode 116: A discussion of all of the latest iPhone rumors, including rumblings of a 256GB iPhone 7 Plus. USB Type-C and CarPlay both go more mainstream, and Final Cut Pro X stages an impressive comeback.
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News- Sketchy rumor calls for 256GB iPhone 7 Plus with 3,100 mAh battery
- iPhone 6c rumored to sport a larger battery, Touch ID and A9 chip with 2GB of RAM
- iPhone 7 rumored to be waterproof, hide the antenna bands
- AT&T to stop offering two-year phone contracts next month
- Amid marked improvements, the biggest YouTuber in tech switches to Final Cut Pro X
- New MacBook-friendly USB Type-C monitors announced
- Ford announces CarPlay availability for all Sync 3-equipped 2017 vehicles
- The best apps to start 2016 off right
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1 hr 32 min - 115: The Chatsnaps, the Facebook, and the Tweeters
Episode 115: Will high-fidelity music matter? Apple trademarks new Beats Radio stations. A talk about some of the best apps, games, and accessories for Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad owners.
News- Rumor: high-fidelity Apple Music streaming due in 2016
- Apple files trademarks for Beats 2,3,4, and 5 Radio Stations
- The best apps and games for new Apple Watch owners
- The best apps and games for new Apple TV users
- The best apps for new iPhone and iPad users
- The best accessories for new iPhone and iPad users
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1 hr 32 min - 114: Behind the scenes
Episode 114: A talk about Apple's recent executive team changes, and an in-depth discussion on the recent 60 Minute's profile that goes behind the scenes at Apple. Are Apple's marketing strategies too pushy as of late? How to control Nest using Siri and HomeKit. Sebastien reviews the Griffin Survivor Play for the Apple TV's Siri Remote.
News- Jeff Williams becomes Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Phil Schiller now oversees all App Stores
- Inside Apple: Charlie Rose interviews Tim Cook, Jony Ive, Angela Ahrendts, Phil Schiller, and moren
- How to control the Nest using HomeKit and Siri
- Survivor Play for Siri remote by Griffin
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1 hr 22 min - 113: Are we still talking about a case?
Episode 113: A breakdown and review of Apple's newly-released and highly polarizing Smart Battery Case. iOS 9.2 is released with lots of new features. The Apple Remote app is now compatible with the new Apple TV. Apple launches watchOS 2.1, and we talk about what we'd like to see from the rumored Apple Watch hardware refresh.
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News- Smart battery case: Jeff’s review
- iOS 9.2 released
- You can mport photos/videos via USB on iPhone using iOS 9.2
- Apple TV update with Remote now compatible
- Apple: much-improved Remote app with full Siri Remote functionality in the works
- watchOS 2.1: notice anything new?
- Apple reportedly planning Apple Watch 2 media event in March 2016
- Poll: do you still listen to Beats 1?
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1 hr 16 min - 112: 28 something by whatever
Episode 112: Helping our moms setup their iOS devices, the best iOS apps for the iPad Pro, DropBox shuts down Mailbox, the best Lightning-enabled microphones for iOS, and a debate over Spotify vs Apple Music.
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News- Five must-try apps for the iPad Pro
- Blue Spark Digital review
- Review: the Shure MV5
- JETech iPad case
Apps- Photo Transfer App
- Afterlight
- Strike! Ten Pin Bowling
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