In this episode, we dive into our favorite gadgets of 2018, discuss the latest Apple news, including the end of their battery replacement program and a surprising tweet from an Android device. We also explore Lyft’s initiative offering $2.50 rides to grocery stores for DC residents in “food deserts” and provide a guide on adding Apple Music to Amazon Echo.

The podcast episode covers Nica’s appearance on “Chit Chat Across The Pond” and discusses the latest Apple news, including the release of a clear iPhone XR case, eSim support at AT&T, an iPhone XR trade-in initiative, and the life-saving EKG feature on the Apple Watch. It also touches on Instagram’s new DM “walkie-talkie” feature, the early shutdown of Google+ due to a data leak, and politicians’ missteps with technology and policy. Terrance shares tips on exporting iCloud Photos to save iPhone space. Additionally, the episode highlights JPMorgan Chase’s $6 million investment in tech training for black students in D.C., the “Tech Bae” web-series addressing online dating and diversity in tech, and the merger of Walker & Company with Proctor & Gamble.

The Rundown: We talk the latest Apple news: wireless charging AirPods case speculation, Apple Music coming to Amazon Echo in mid December, reports of 2018 MacBook Air poor FaceTime camera quality, Apple discounted Battery Replacement Program, ending, and Apple stock improvements amid tariff war extension.

For The Culture: We talk Forbes Magazine writer Nafisa Bakkar's 16 Point Guide on How to get paid your worth as a person of color article, Google partnership with PRX for 20 week Podcaster Accelerator Program, and Nica taking on a CTO role for a start up company.

The Hookup: We talk enabling Trackpad mode on iPhone (6S and higher), Wake up mode on iPhone lock screen, and 10 most popular coding websites of 2017.

Catch Up:  We talk Thanksgiving Holiday activities and Black Friday/Small Biz Saturday/Cyber Monday shopping pick-ups.

The Rundown: We talk the latest Apple news: Apple stock and iPhone orders drop off, Microsoft (temporarily) surpassing Apple’s market cap , and Apple Launches female-focused entrepreneur camp

2nd String:  We talk the changing demographics of podcast listeners.

For The Culture: We talk about an iTunes Review that basically said the show should just “Shut up and Dribble” and does Facebook have a “Black People Problem”.

The Lowdown: We talk the latest Apple news: Funny Autocorrect messages and Facebook in trouble, tried to throw Apple under the bus.

2nd String:  We talk Is this the beginning of the end for Facebook and Black Friday/Small Biz Saturday/Cyber Monday wish list items. For Terrance, it’s Anki Vector Robot, Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Edition , and Pioneer in-dash entertainment unit w/CarPlay . For Nica, it’s Samsung 4k TV, Go Pro, and PlayStation 4.

The Hook Up: We talk iPhone Cursor Trick that turns your keyboard into a trackpad.

For The Culture: Nica attended the MyTaughtYou Live Podcast Show. Also, we talk about our favorite Thanksgiving Dishes.

The Rundown: We talk the latest Apple news: iPad misconceptions, iPhone X and 13" MacBook Pro fixes, Apple & Amazon partnership, and iPhone tips.

2nd String:  We talk Amazon Music & Xbox One integration.

The Hook Up: We talk Siri Shortcuts. Terrance created to open Instagram links in Safari to save or share.  

For The Culture: We attended a Podcasts In Color Meetup and chatted with local podcasters. We meet some great local podcasters.  Be sure to check out Sukari at The Color of Wine Podcast and Tammy & Mike at We Leave You This Podcast. We also have to shout out Myliek Teele of MyTaughtYou for posting about this event.