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- 041: Less than a month away
Episode 41: With the iPhone 6 less than a month away, the crew talks about expectations, rumors, form-factors, and more related to Apple's flagship device. We also talk about security, including find my iPhone, 2-step verification, and 1Password.
Links:- Apple said to unveil iPhone 6 on September 9
- More Part Leaks
- Apple and Samsung agree to settle all foreign patent disputes
- Apple begins adding Family Sharing support info to select App Store listings
- New Beats Section on Apple’s Store
- Microsoft’s Surface Ads target the MacBook Air
- Sebastien’s How to Series on Find My iPhone
Apps- 99 Challenges
- SketchBook Mobile
- FX Photo Studio
- Brain Wars
- Google Authenticator
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 - 040: Pick up cheese
Episode 40: Cody and Sebastien discuss the iOS 8 beta, the crazy-weird Beats advertisement, the legality of unlocking, and Verizon's plans to throttle unlimited LTE users.
Links:- Apple seeds new iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite betas
- Apple officially welcomes Beats to the family
- Apple’s new Dreams ad: what you think?
- President Obama signs bill making unlocking legal again
- Verizon’s plan to throttle top 5% unlimited LTE users
- The best of iOS 8: some features worth waiting for
Apps- Walking Dead: S2
- BrainWars
- A Dark Room
- Poptile
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 34 min - 039: Internet problems
Episode 39: Sebastien laments about his ongoing Wi-Fi troubles, Jeff gushes over the greatness that is his new 4K Dell monitor, and Cody talks about his latest deals. The trio talk about three apps that they'd recommend to new iOS users, plus they discuss all of the latest iOS news.
Links:- Apple Q3 2014 earnings
- Apple airs new ‘Stickers’ MacBook Air ad
- Apple releases OS X Yosemite beta to the public
- Apple’s mobile payment service may launch this fall
- More NFC rumors...do you care about NFC?
- The Dell UP2414Q 4K monitor review
Apps- iStat menus
- Timberman
- TMNT: Rooftop Run
- POP
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 36 min - 038: Confessions of a former minimalist
Episode 38: Jeff ditches minimalist, Cody starts coding, and Sebastien ponders the idea of getting a new iMac. We also discuss Apple and IBM's new partnership, Starbucks ambitious mobile payment plans, and the best email apps for iPad.
Links:- Apple launches iTunes Pass
- Apple and IBM announce major partnership
- Starbucks preparing coffee ordering service for mobile app
- iPhone 6 infographic rumor roundup
- The best email apps for iPad
Apps- Overcast
- HipChat
- Ninja UP!
- Cinamatic
- Mobile Music Sequencer
- UltraText
- Google Analytics
- Timberman
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 50 min - 037: Our favorite accessories
Episode 37: We discuss the latest Apple ongoings along with a breakdown of each of our go-to accessories for our iOS devices.
Links:- Apple iBeacon hardware revealed in FCC filings
- Apple is a “national security concern” for China
- Noted analyst claims 5.5-inch iPhone 6 could delay until 2015 over production woes
Apps- 1Password
- Verizon FiOS Mobile
- 7-Eleven
- Blek
- Assassin’s Creed Pirates
- No Brakes
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 - 036: Bug fixes and stability improvements
Episode 36: The crew catches up on the latest iOS news from the week including new iPhone 6 rumors, new iWatch rumors, Microsoft's impending splash into the wearable scene, and some bad PR for T-Mobile.
Links:- iPhone 6 battery rumors
- Microsoft building platform agnostic fitness bands
- More iWatch talk
- FTC accuses T-Mobile of placing unauthorized charges on phone bills
- T-Mobile to begin offering accessories on installment plans this month
Apps- Horizon Calendar
- i-Ruler
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 22 min - 035: The most beautiful lanyard we’ve ever made
Episode 35: On the seventh anniversary of the iPhone, we reflect on the original iPhone launch and our thoughts on the iconic product nearly a decade later. Cody comes back from vacation, Sebastien has a new baby boy, and we catch up on all of the latest Apple news, including rumors of exclusive features for the 5.5" model.
Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Betterment, the automated investment service built on the idea that investing intelligently should be intuitive, automated and accessible to everyone, whether you have $10,000 or $10 million. For a limited time, listeners can get up to 6 months of free automated investment management by visiting betterment.com/ios.
Links:- iPhone turns 7
- Bloomberg: Apple to start production of two larger iPhones next month
- 128GB and optical image stabilization could be exclusive to 5.5" version
- Apple said to be working on hardware products for the connected home
- Apple cans Aperture
- Apple reshuffles iPod touch lineup
- Motorola shows off Android Wear on Moto 360
Apps- Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- True Skate
- Beats Music
- WatchESPN
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 54 min - 034: Neutrality
Episode 34: The guys discuss the newest iPhone competitor, Amazon's Fire phone, T-Mobiles latest Uncarrier event, Net Neutrality, the latest on the iWatch, Google's Dropcam acquisition, babies, the World Cup, and more.
Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Betterment, the automated investment service built on the idea that investing intelligently should be intuitive, automated and accessible to everyone, whether you have $10,000 or $10 million. For a limited time, listeners can get up to 6 months of free automated investment management by visiting betterment.com/ios.
Links:- iOS 8 beta 2 released
- Amazon's Fire phone
- T-Mobile announces new Test Drive program
- T-Mobile announces Music Freedom
- New iWatch details
- Google's Nest acquires Dropcam
Apps- Virtual Table Tennis
- Yo
- Monster Dash
- Angry Birds Epic
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 19 min - 033: Tantrums at the Apple Store
Episode 33: Jeff rejoins Sebastien and Cody for a debate on the look of the iPhone 6 mockups and shell casings, the iPhone's upcoming size and display changes, Apple store etiquette, sketchy Lightning cable quality, and much, much more.
Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Betterment, the automated investment service built on the idea that investing intelligently should be intuitive, automated and accessible to everyone, whether you have $10,000 or $10 million. For a limited time, listeners can get up to 6 months of free automated investment management by visiting betterment.com/ios.
Links:- iPhone 6's rumored 2K screen
- Rumor: Apple will charge $100 premium for 5.5" iPhone 6
- New iPad Air rumors
- Galaxy Tab S with multi-user fingerprint scanner
- Sony unveils the PlayStation TV Apple TV competitor
Apps- Lynda.com
- Rival Knights
- ReadQuick
- White Tiles 4
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 55 min - 032: What didn't happen at WWDC
Episode 32: Cody and Sebastien discuss some of the things that didn't happen at WWDS 2014, including iOS 8 Maps improvements, the standalone iTunes Radio app, a Passbook-inspired Healthbook app, iPad split screen multitasking, and more.
Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Betterment, the automated investment service built on the idea that investing intelligently should be intuitive, automated and accessible to everyone, whether you have $10,000 or $10 million. For a limited time, listeners can get up to 6 months of free automated investment management by visiting betterment.com/ios.
Links:What we didn't get at WWDC
- More emphasis on OS X
- Maps improvements including public transportation info
- Passbook inspired Healthbook app
- Standalone iTunes Radio app
- iPad split screen multitasking
Other links
- AAPL Stock Split
- Apple to unveil first wearable device in October
Apps
- Republique
- Dance party
- Piano Tiles
- FIFA official app
- TwoDots
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
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