Is it refreshing or concerning that WWDC was void of the pre-promised Siri AI that Apple unveiled last year?

The Lowdown

Rumored OS naming confirmed

Unified “glassy” user experience

The best features announced

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What happens WHEN AI goes down?

For The Culture

Keith Sweat and “A woman’s place”

The Hookup

Manually backup iOS 18 to your computer First

As the world descends on Apple Park on Monday, we discuss what we could potentially see.

The Lowdown

We’re getting ready for WWDC 25 while highlighting the way Apple products are transforming care at Emory Healthcare and $9B anti-fraud saving in the App Store.

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Launch Day for Nintendo Switch 2

For The Culture

Perpetuating Black Boy Joy

The Hookup

Watch This! The NBA Finals & Netflix’s Pantheon

Will a change to the OS naming convention improve consistency and reduce confusion, or is Apple in need of a “subject change” from Apple Intelligence?

The Lowdown

Apple OS name changes, Apple buys Sneaky Sasquatch, iPad gets WhatsApp, and Apple Card Savings interest rate cut

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Texas is forcing Apple & Google to age verify

For The Culture

‘Sinners’ coming to streaming on June 3rd

The Hookup

Don’t put the meat on the grill too soon

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Apple’s reign appears to be slipping.

The Lowdown

Fortnite makes it back on Apple App Store after 5-year absence while yet another password huge leak has been found, but this time Apple IDs are included.

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It seems like Apple may have some real competition now that Google I/O makes a splash with AI and Jony Ive teams up with OpenAI. We ask the question: Is there a bigger expectation on WWDC now?

For The Culture

Keep Your F’n Hands Off Me: Denzel protects his personal space

The Hookup

Speak to the Journal App

Apple knows when your kids are trying to hack Screen time…

The Lowdown

iOS 18.5 released, Lopez Class Action Settlement email important, Apple tariff truths questioned.

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Temu and SHEIN see lower tariffs…kinda

For The Culture

Google settles bias lawsuit with Black employees

The Hookup

‘Hold That Thought’ Shortcut

Collecting and keeping these coins at all costs

The Lowdown

Not going down without a fight as Apple appeals App Store ruling while adding more search providers  to Safari as Google usage lags. With an update to Matter,  HomeKit set up gets easier with tap-to-pair and multiple devices QR code

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The Biggest Fumble: Microsoft shuts down Skype

For The Culture

The South Got Something to Say: OutKast to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Hookup

macOS Sequoia iPhone Screen Mirroring

Is the rumored iPhone Air a guinea pig for a foldable phone from Apple?

The Lowdown

Meta and Spotify join forces to challenge Apple and Google’s dominance, while rumors swirl about Google AI on iPhones and the potential for a foldable iPhone Air.

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AI Free Speech?

For the Culture

Atlanta Falcons fined for prank-calling Shadeur Sanders

The Hookup

How to keep thieves from locking you out your phone

This week in tech news, we discuss (a little old news) Apple's attempt to dog the iPhone tariffs, Game Card Sharing coming to Apple Sports app, and the EU running Apple's pockets yet again. Also, we get into Google Messages making it safe to send your fire nudes as well as if deciding if we really need a "White Mirror". In our tech tip, find out if closing out your apps really helps your battery life for not.

Join us for the latest tech and entertainment news, including the iOS 18.4.1 security patch, Apple’s Earth Day recycling discount, and insights on Apple’s AI setbacks and the Apple Watch Intelligence. We also cover Meta’s antitrust case mention of Apple, the ‘Martin’ TV show spinoff, and a guide on converting .mov to .mp4 using QuickTime.

Join us for the latest tech and entertainment news, including the iOS 18.4.1 security patch, Apple’s Earth Day recycling discount, and insights on Apple’s AI setbacks and the Apple Watch Intelligence. We also cover Meta’s antitrust case mention of Apple, the ‘Martin’ TV show spinoff, and a guide on converting .mov to .mp4 using QuickTime.