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  • 051: Green bubble friends

    Episode 51: An in-depth talk about some of our favorite new OS X Yosemite features, plus a discussion on the things we may see at Apple's upcoming iPad event, including thoughts on products that haven't been updated in years. We also talk about what Apple may be able to do to reinvigorate the iPod touch lineup.

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    Links:
    • GT Advanced weirdness
    • Beats vs Bose
    • Apple to hold October 16 iPad event
    • What to expect from the iPad Air 2
    • New iPad Air 2 leaks
    • OS X Yosemite Public Beta 6 releases
      • Apps:
      • Reeder
      • Circa
      • Unread
      • Fiery Feeds
      • Newsify
      • Inoreader
      • Pushpin for Pinboard
      • Ziner

        • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

        1 hr 43 min
      • 050: Thoughts on the iPad Air 2

        Episode 50: We discuss the upcoming iPad Air 2 event, including new features that could make the iPad line more compelling. We also talk about iOS 8.1 beta, iOS 8 bugs, the iMac refresh, and CarPlay.

        Sponsors:

        Thinkful, a service that will teach you how to code iOS apps. For 10% off, go to www.thinkful.com/ios

        Visit GoToAssist.com and click on the Try It Free button. After your free trial, use the promo code ‘GoToAssist3030’ to receive 30% off the standard monthly rate if purchased before October 31st.

        Links:
        • iOS 8.1 beta released
        • Apple to hold October 16 iPad event
        • What to expect from the iPad Air 2
        • Apple releases tool to check the Activation Lock status of iOS devices
        • Pioneer releases aftermarket CarPlay head-units
          • Apps:
          • SmartNews
          • TapToShare
          • Overcast
          • Adobe Premier Clip

            • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

            1 hr 51 min
          • 049: Apple's rough week

            Episode 49: We discuss the so-called "bendgate" controversy, and Apple's embarrassing release of the iOS 8.0.1. We also chit-chat about rumors of Retina-enabled iMacs, the future of Beats Music, and our thoughts on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus after more than a week's worth of usage.

            Sponsor: This episode of LTiOS is brought to you by Thinkful, a service that will teach you how to code iOS apps. For 10% off, go to www.thinkful.com/ios

            Links:
            • Bendgate
            • iOS 8.0.1 debacle
            • Apple looking to rebrand Beats Music
            • A rough week for Apple

              • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

              1 hr 12 min
            • 048: Analyzing the iPhone 6 and iOS 8

              Episode 48: It's been three days since we got the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and it's been nearly a week since iOS 8. In this episodes, we sing praises and share complaints about the new iPhones and Apple's latest update to iOS.

              Sponsor: This episode of LTiOS is brought to you by Thinkful, a service that will teach you how to code iOS apps. For 10% off, go to www.thinkful.com/ios

              Links:
              • iPhone 6 smashes sales records

                • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

                1 hr 52 min
              • 047: iPhone 6 Launch Special

                Episode 47: Listen to Jeff, Sebastien, and Cody's first impressions and launch stories regarding the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

                Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

                43 min
              • 046: One more thing

                Episode 46: An in-depth look at the new iPhones, the Apple Watch, and last Tuesday's Apple event. Plus, we discuss Tim Cook's interview with Charlie Rose, Samsung's questionable marketing tactics, and Jeff talks about what he's been working on for the last couple of months.

                Sponsors:

                • MailRoute - To remove spam from your life for good, go to http://mailroute.net/ios for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account.
                  • Visit GoToAssist.com and click on the Try It Free button. After your free trial, use the promo code ‘GoToAssist3030’ to receive 30% off the standard monthly rate if purchased before October 31st.
                    • Links:
                    • Additional thoughts on last week’s Apple event
                    • Tim Cook’s Charlie Rose interview
                    • iPhone 6 pre-order, did you get one?
                    • U2 debacle
                    • Samsung’s recent attack marketing strategy, is it effective?

                      • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

                      1 hr 57 min
                    • 045: iPhone 6 and Apple Watch first impressions

                      Episode 45: We recap the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch event.

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                      Links:
                      • All about the Apple Watch
                      • All about the iPhone 6
                      • All about the iPhone 6 Plus
                      • All about Apple Pay
                      • iOS 8 GM released to developers
                      • U2 gives away free album on iTunes

                        • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

                        1 hr 28 min
                      • 044: Have you heard about the iWatch?

                        Episode 44: We break down the recent iCloud celebrity photo theft, next week's Apple event, the latest iPhone 6 rumors, including mobile payments, and, of course, the iWatch.

                        Links:
                        • Hacker leaks dozens of nude celebrity pics in alleged iCloud hack
                        • Apple reportedly patches Find My iPhone
                        • Apple sends out invites for September 9 event: “wish we could say more”
                        • Capacity of Flint Center for Apple’s September event
                        • Apple reportedly debuting wearable alongside two new iPhones in September
                        • Apple iWatch may not come on time for the Holidays
                        • Apple mulling $400 price point for wearable device
                        • Apple strikes deals with American Express, Visa and MasterCard
                        • Leaked photos of iPhone 6 logic board with NFC chip appear
                        • Bloomberg: Apple preparing 12.9-inch iPad for early 2015
                          • iOS Apps:
                          • Acorns
                          • Icebreaker: a viking voyage
                          • Hyperlapse

                            • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

                            1 hr 32 min
                          • 043: Not sponsored by TextExpander

                            Episode 43: We talk about the rumored reversible USB Lightning cable, third-party keyboards in iOS 8, iMessage spam, and some of our must-have apps for the Mac.

                            Links:
                            • The reversible USB Lightning cable
                            • iMessage Spam
                            • Hands-on with TouchPal for iOS 8
                            • The possibility that the iPhone 6 will have a protruding camera
                            • iPhone 5 battery replacement program
                            • Best apps for learning a new language
                              • Mac Apps:
                              • Alfred
                              • Climate
                              • Shiori
                              • HyperDock
                              • GifBrewery
                              • InsomniaX
                              • DaisyDisk
                              • Witch
                              • Sparrow
                              • TextExpander
                              • Fantastical
                              • Tweetbot
                              • Bartender
                              • iFax
                                • iOS Apps:
                                • Swing Copters
                                • Whisper

                                  • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

                                  2 hr 3 min
                                • 042: The sound of progress

                                  Episode 42: More talk about the forthcoming iPhone 6, the possibility of a reversible Lightning cable, and Nintendo's upcoming iPad experiment.

                                  Links:
                                  • New photos claim to show 5.5-inch iPhone 6 display, logic board and battery
                                  • Fully reversible Lightning cable leaks in new photo
                                  • One handed use of a bigger iPhone. Do you care?
                                  • It may not even be called the iPhone 6
                                  • Pokemon Trading Card Game coming to iPad
                                    • Apps:
                                    • Simplenote
                                    • Beats Music
                                    • teggle
                                    • Hanx Writer
                                    • Chromecast
                                    • Spring - shopping
                                    • Humin

                                      • Make sure to follow your hosts @SebastienPage, @JeffBenjam, and @melvco on Twitter. If you have a question that you'd like us to answer on the air, feel free to send a tweet with the hashtag #LetsTalkiOS

                                      1 hr 41 min

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