snobOS

By Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines

Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines give you the lowdown on technology news, culture, tips & tricks from an Apple fan perspective

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The podcast currently has 356 episodes available.

snobOS episodes:

January 30, 2026Rumor Has It
The tech streets are talking. But are we picking up what they’re putting down?
The Lowdown
Apple launches AirTag 2
Apple Cash is making instant transfers more expensive soon
Rumor Has It Quick Hits
Apple to ‘unveil’ results of Google Gemini partnership as soon as next month: report
Apple’s rumored ‘HomePad’ device gets encouraging launch update
Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin: report
2nd String
US-ification of TikTok is Complete
For The Culture
Is social media a drug?
The Hookup
Don’t reply ‘STOP’ to spam text messages

Note: Misidentified Craig Federighi for John Ternus in this segment. Corrected later in the show.
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1h 12min
January 23, 2026 The Number One Spot
Apple is on top of the smartphone market. What can they do to stay there?

The Lowdown
Apple edges Samsung for the #1 smartphone maker spot
What will make iPhone Fold “work”
Apple urges users to update Home app or lose access
Why you should Reboot your iPhone
2nd String
Ads ARE coming to ChatGPT
For The Culture
Kevin Stefanski comes to the ATL…
The Hookup
Why you should block instead of unsubscribe from emails
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44min
January 16, 2026 For Regular People
Even still, you have to know what you’re doing...

The Lowdown
JPMorgan Chase becomes the new issuer of the Apple Card
Apple Creator Studio suite is launching to take on Adobe
Apple chooses Google’s Gemini to power next-gen Siri

2nd String
Anthropic launches Claude Cowork

For The Culture
That’s Ludacris!

The Hookup
Smart Lists for the Win

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1h 5min
January 09, 2026 2026 Apple Predictions Show (Full)
We made some bold predictions last year…and made even more this year.

The Lowdown
We review our 2025 Apple predictions to see how we did versus what Apple actually did
We also make new 2026 Apple predictions to forecast what Apple will (or won’t) do this year
2nd String
In CES news…
Roku introduces new streaming service
Samsung unveils true foldable display
New “chores” robot on the scene
For The Culture
Suprise…Diddy can’t pay his people while in prison
The Hookup
If you haven’t turned on iOS 26 ‘Call Screening’ feature…
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52min
December 19, 2025 Everything, Everywhere: Apple's 26.2 Drop
Apple dropped 24 security patches alongside shiny new features, but the boring stuff is honestly why you should update.

The Lowdown
26.2 dropped for all products
Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces
Apple will supply senior managers to advise feds on new US Tech Force
2nd String
YouTube to stream the Oscar Awards
For The Culture
“We told you so” Crisean Rock removes face tattoo of ex-boyfriend
The Hookup
How to sign and save your signature on Mac

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1h 10min
December 12, 2025 No [Apple Entertainment] for you!
Apple Music, TV and games are down. How will we entertain ourselves?

The Lowdown
30% off Mattel when using Apple Pay
Apple Music & TV outage
Tim Cook goes to Washington over Apple Age verification
Apple warns users on using Google Chrome
2nd String
Androids can now share live video with 911
For The Culture
Diddy Doc recap
The Hookup
How to customize macOS folders

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49min
December 05, 2025 An Inconvenient Truth
A decision has to be made.

The Lowdown
Make Your Own Mac Pro
Apple Security Bounties Take a Hit
Leadership Shift with Apple Intelligence
2nd String
Netflix Bans Streaming From Your Phone to Your TV
For The Culture
“New” Media
The Hookup
Get your piece of the data breach pie

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46min
November 27, 2025 Don't Get Scammed
If you’re gonna spend money this holiday season, do it the safe way.

The Lowdown
Apple Black Friday Deals
Life without “Hey Siri”
2nd String
From Mac to PC?
For The Culture
Bel Air [Final] Season 4
The Hookup
Holiday Shopping Security Tips
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54min
November 21, 2025 You Get the Benefit…
Only if you already got the benefit...

The Lowdown
Are desktops irrelevant?
Verdict in for Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Lawsuit
iPhone 17’s N1 chip delivers major Wi-Fi speed boost
2nd String
Down goes another cloud services platform
For The Culture
Use your “ambition” not DEI
The Hookup
5% Cash Back at Ace Hardware and Booking.com

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54min
November 14, 2025 Digital ID Now…Or Later
You can now create your Apple Digital ID to be used…whenever businesses get around to supporting them.
The Lowdown
Apple Watch gets native Notes app
Add your Digital ID to Apple Wallet
macOS 26.2 to include a ring light?
SmartThings integrates with Siri
Our phones are listening
2nd String
Google services down this week
For The Culture
Target’s new “friendliness policy”
The Hookup
YouTube TV subscribers - Don’t miss your $20 credit
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40min

FAQs about snobOS:

How many episodes does snobOS have?

The podcast currently has 356 episodes available.