In this episode, we dive into the intense rivalry between Visa and American Express as they vie for dominance in the Apple Card market. We explore the latest Apple OS updates and their impact on users.

Additionally, we highlight Senator Cory Booker’s innovative approach to using technology for positive change. Finally, we discuss the benefits of regularly shutting down your Mac to maintain optimal performance. Join us for an insightful look at these topics.

On this week’s show, Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC 25, has been officially announced, promising exciting insights into upcoming software and potential technological innovations. In financial news, Apple Card Savings continues its trend of declining interest rates, while the tech giant expands its music experience with a new DJ integration on Apple Music. WatchOS 11.4 introduces a fascinating "silent breakthrough" feature, enhancing the Apple Watch user experience and demonstrating Apple's ongoing commitment to innovative functionality. In media circles, The Atlantic has stirred conversation by releasing controversial "war plan" documentation, while hip-hop icons Redman and Method Man have redefined their professional relationship as merely "Work Buddies". For Apple users looking to personalize their digital experience, a new method has emerged to retrain Siri to recognize individual voice patterns, offering a more tailored interaction with the virtual assistant. Join us as we explore these stories and more!

In this episode, we examine Apple’s potential compliance with new EU requirements and a three-month vulnerability in its Passwords app, questioning security measures. Apple introduces a two-story ‘AirPower’ charger for tech enthusiasts. We celebrate astronauts’ safe return to Earth and offer March Madness bracket tips for sports fans. Finally, we highlight the need for a 20-minute outdoor walk to calibrate Apple Watch Workout stats. Join us as we explore these stories and more!

The Lowdown:

iOS 18.3.2 bug update

Does Siri need to “get it together?”

Apple Invites sours Nica’s birthday

2nd String:

Google starts tracking ALL devices

For The Culture:

Invest In Spill

The Hookup:

How To Use Siri to take quick notes

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The Lowdown:

New Apple Product Unveilings

iPad Air

iPad 11

M4 MacBook Air

Mac Studio

2nd String:

Uber and Waymo team up

For The Culture:

Shedeur Sanders stunts on NFL Combine

The Hookup:

Apple’s official ‘How to clean your AirPods’ support site

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The Lowdown

Does Apple think Trump is a ‘racist’?

Tim Cook “blinks” on DEI initiatives at Apple

Apple invests in Houston

2nd String

NSA says…Turn your phone off

For The Culture

Tech-ing While Black: Evelyn Boyd Granville

Are companies REALLY ditching DEI?

The Hookup

How to avoid getting ‘Apple ID locked’ phishing scam

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The Lowdown

New iPhone 16e drops

No more (PRODUCT)RED gadgets

Apple testing Wireless reverse charging?

2nd String

HP buys Humane AI for a discount

For The Culture

Tech-ing While Black: Clarence “Skip” Ellis

Too Heavy to Lyft?

The Hookup

Apple TV+ now on Android

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The Lowdown

Apple patches zero-day exploit

Musk has satellite access to your T-Mobile iPhone?

Gulf of America on Apple Maps

Apple Watches on ankles trend

2nd String

The Dark Web knows your simple 4-digit PIN

For The Culture

Tech-ing While Black: Annie J. Easley

Beyonce jamming up Ticketmaster

The Hookup

How to quickly view recent notes in Notes app

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The Lowdown

Apple Invites App Launches

AppleCare just got more expensive

Apple Glasses are dead

2nd String

Google reverses course on AI weapons

For The Culture

Tech-ing While Black: Frank Greene

HillmanTok University stepping into the ED Gap

The Hookup

Kendrick Lamar workouts on Fitness+

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The Lowdown

Apple and other big tech companies congratulate Trump

Apple Intelligence Summaries getting a pause

Ted Lasson season 4 announced soon

2nd String

What’s up with TikTok?

For The Culture

What do “we” do with TikTok now that Trump is involved?

The Hookup

How To turn ‘Off’ back on your AirPods noise control

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