Downtime

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The podcast currently has 376 episodes available.

Downtime episodes:

May 12, 2015081: The longest episode ever
Episode 81: A special guest joins us for a discussion of Apple and the environment, new Apple TV and iPad Pro rumors, and settling the Apple Watch waterproof debate once and for all.
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Apple & environment: latest move in China
Apple wants your DNA!
New Apple TV and remote rumors
iPad pro rumors (this and that)
Livescribe Smartpen 3 review
Try before you buy: Apple’s new music service to offer lengthy trial periods and free song samples
Apple launches ‘Made for Apple Watch’ program for third-party bands
Is it waterproof? NO
How Siri can improve: talk/write back to you (Jeff tip)
Apps:
Lifeline
The Weather Channel
MLB Perfect Inning
Monument Valley
Notifications for Reddit
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2h 44min
May 04, 2015080: Slaptic feedback
Episode 80: Apple's Q2 earnings call, more blatant Samsung copying, Microsoft is opening up, BestBuy changes its stance on Apple Pay, and Apple pushes to kill free streaming music tiers.
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Links:
Apple’s Q2 2015 earnings: 61.2M iPhones, 12.62M iPads, $58.01B revenue
Samsung’s Q1 profits drop 39%, but company sees redemption in Galaxy S6 line
This is not an Apple video, and Jony Ive is not narrating it
Microsoft event recap: Visual Studio for Mac, new Office add-ons and more
Best Buy app now accepting Apple Pay, coming to retail stores later this year
Apple reportedly makes push to kill free music streaming tiers
How to complete various actions hands-free on Apple Watch
You shouldn’t shower with your Apple Watch
Apps:
Nuzzel
Cufflink Browser
SelfieX
Does not Commute
Alto's Adventure
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2h 25min
April 28, 2015079: The Apple Watch episode
Episode 79: This episode is all about the Apple Watch. It includes our first impressions, thoughts after 3 days of usage, opinions on hardware and software, battery life, watch faces, best use case scenarios, our favorite and least favorite features, and our thoughts on the future.
All about Apple Watch
Apple Watch guide
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2h 12min
April 21, 2015078: The calm before the storm
Episode 78: A discussion about the Apple Watch launch, and the problems surrounding it. Android vs iOS. WWDC lottery system revealed. New Apple Watch Sport band colors.
Links:
Former iOS chief Scott Forstall is an advisor for Snapchat
Scott Forstall is now producing a Broadway musical
Apple announces WWDC 2015 for June 8-12
Internal memo confirms Apple Watch unlikely to be available for in-store purchases before June
Jony Ive shows off exclusive Apple Watch Sport band colors in Milan
Apps:
Instagrab
Layout from Instagram
insTuner
CodeQuest
Deal or no Deal
Runkeeper
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1h 42min
April 14, 2015077: Living at the Apple Store
Episode 77: New MacBook impressions, Apple Watch impressions, iOS 8.3, the new Photos app for Mac.

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Links:
Apple releases iOS 8.3 with new Siri languages, diverse emojis and more
OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 with Photos for Mac, 300 new emojis and other enhancements now available
Early MacBook reviews praise its ambition, but criticize its compromises
1 million Apple Watches sold
1Password for Mac gains 2-factor code generation
Apps:
Giffage
Canary
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1h 38min
April 06, 2015076: Doing time
Episode 76: the guys break down their Apple Watch pre-order plans and discuss their final purchase decisions.

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Links:
How Apple Watch was researched and developed
Apple announces Watch pre-orders starting Friday, April 10, at 12:01 AM PT
Apple rumored to launch four-inch iPhone 6c this year, in addition to iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
Apple said to currently not have 4K plans for new Apple TV
Apple Watch Activity app badges revealed
Apps:
OmniFocus 2
Hooks
Back to Bed
Game of Thrones
Replay
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1h 37min
March 31, 2015075: Live on Periscope
Episode 75 yields more Apple Watch discussion, why the Apple Watch Edition exists, Apple Watch sales strategies, fitness motivations, why Android Wear is limited on iOS, the new Steve Jobs book, and six month later with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
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Links:
Apple Watch sales strategy: a focus on fashion and upsells
Apple Watch can track workouts without an iPhone
How to simulate the Apple Watch with augmented reality
The limits of Android Wear compatibility with iOS
Android Wear meets the iPhone
Becoming Steve Jobs releases on iBooks Store, Kindle and Amazon.com
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus: six months on, choice is king
Apps:
Periscope
Tangent
Flic
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1h 21min
March 24, 2015074: Not made for humans
Episode 74 lends a deeper discussion about the Apple Watch, including understanding its position within our lives. How the new Apple TV could potentially change the way we watch television. Jeff explains why you should consider using a mechanical keyboard.
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Links:
Take a peak inside Apple’s top secret health and fitness testing lab for Apple Watch
Not everyone understands Apple Watch, and that’s just fine
A day in the life of an Apple Watch user
TAG Heuer teams up with Google and Intel to produce luxury smartwatch
Android Wear iOS compatibility
Apple Watch: a deeper look at the Activity app in iOS 8.2
How to unlock the Apple Watch Activity app on iOS 8.2, no jailbreak required
Apple rumored to unveil slimmer Apple TV with App Store and Siri in June
WSJ: Apple working to launch Internet TV service in September with 25 channels
Nintendo changes tune, confirms bringing its beloved videogame franchises to mobile
Why use a mechanical keyboard?
Apps:
Trivia Crack
Dark Echo
Mr Jump
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1h 59min
March 17, 2015073: Ghost track
Episode 73 features in-depth discussions about iOS 8.3 beta 3 and its new features, Apple's public iOS beta program, the Apple Watch Activity app, and the best Apple Watch features.
Links:
Apple seeds iOS 8.3 beta 3 to developers
Apple seeds new OS X 10.10.3 build to developers
Apple opens iOS 8.3 beta to the public, no developer account required
Here’s how iOS 8.3’s new Conversation List Filter works for the Messages app
Apple fixes long-standing keyboard issue in iOS 8.3 beta
Apple Watch: what the iDB team is buying
The best Apple Watch features Apple hasn’t told you about
You’ll be able to try on Apple Watch in Apple Stores without appointment
A closer look at Apple Watch’s Activity companion app for iPhone
Apple Watch settings: control app layout, haptic strength, and more
Twitter shuts down Meerkat’s access to its social graph
Jeff's Mac Tips
Apps:
Meerkat
OneShot
Tether
HotPads
Trulia Rentals
ESPN Tournament challenge
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1h 51min
March 10, 2015072: Apple Watch Edition edition
Episode 72 is all about Apple's big watch event. In it, we talk about the new MacBooks, Apple TV, Apple Watch pricing, availability, battery life, bands, and more.
Support Let's Talk iOS:
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Links:
Apple TV price drop
HBO Now exclusive to Apple TV
Apple Watch pricing revealed
Apple Watch launching on April 24, preorders begin April 10
New 12" MacBook with Retina Display
Apple's new medical research initiative
iOS 8.2 released with Apple Watch app

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1h 34min

FAQs about Downtime:

How many episodes does Downtime have?

The podcast currently has 376 episodes available.