Kind of a special episode this week—it's Dave's birthday! This week Dave and I talk about Apple's abrupt changes to its marketing for Apple Intelligence, effectively downplaying the nonexistent technology. We also look at a story describing the internal turmoil of Siri and how badly Apple exectives mismanaged the entire AI revolution.

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Show Notes:

• Life on other planets

• Apple Abruptly Changes Product Marketing Materials Amid Apple Intelligence Controversy

• Siri turmoil

• CVE security program used by Apple and others has funding removed

• AI generated music flooding online platforms

• Close your rings, get a physical pin

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Snow Girl, Netflix
• Mythic Quest cancelled
• The Residence, Netflix

The iPhone is as popular as ever among teens, according to a new study. That's important because as they grow up, they are the ones that will be buying new phones. With new tariffs expected to be imposed, Apple is flying planeloads of iPhones into the U.S. to ward off any immediate price increases. Apple Maps is now available as a web page on the iPhone, but is it necessary. 

Show Notes:

• Teens and Apple

• Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump’s tariffs

• How many days of tariff-proof iPhone inventory can Apple build up?

• How Many New iPhones Can Fit on a Freight Plane?

• Apple Dethroned by Microsoft As Top-Valued Company Amid Tariff Fears

• Apple and tariff exemptions?

• Apple and tariff exemptions?

• Apple Maps web page now works on iPhone

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Missing You, Netflix
• The Studio, Apple TV+
• Dope Thief, Apple TV+

Dave spent a week in Ireland and gives us the highlight of his trip, including a really cool time spent with some big birds. Apple celebrated its 49th birthday this week—it's had to believe that the company (and me) are that old. WWDC is happening on June 9, 2025 the company announced, so get ready.

Show Notes:

• Happy 49th birthday, Apple

• Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max

• Apple pulls AirPods Max firmware update that enables lossless over USB-C

• Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9

• WWDC Should Again Have Live Demos

• Apple Codename Provides Clue About iOS 19’s Rumored New Design

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Catch, Acorn TV
• Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday night Live
• A Complete Unknown

Just when you think it couldn't get any worse, Siri strikes again. Ask Siri, "what month is it?" on your iPhone and you get the reply, "Sorry, I don't understand." Apple's Siri executive held a meeting about the technology and was pretty brutal about the failings Apple has had until now. Oh yeah, Apple Intelligence is delayed, again.

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Show Notes:

• AirTag resetting drama

• Apple unveils immersive concert experience with Metallica for Apple Vision Pro

• Apple Siri exec Robby Walker, lays out some reality in Siri all hands meeting

• Should Tim apologize, a la Apple Maps?

• Michael Gartenberg on the Lessons Apple Learned (and Hopefully Has Not Forgotten) From MobileMe

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Are Murders, Netflix
• Celtics City, Max

It seems I may have been right after all—Apple is far behind in AI and now other people are realizing it too. Gruber wrote a scathing piece on Apple and its failed promises about Apple Intelligence. Apple unvieled an immersive concert experience featuring Metallica for its Vision Pro users, and Apple has officially delayed the release of the next generation Siri.

Show Notes:

• Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino

• Apple unveils immersive concert experience with Metallica for Apple Vision Pro

• A New System-Wide UI Look for iOS — Let Alone MacOS, Too — Would Be a Huge Deal

• Apple officially pushing back Siri

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Agency, Paramount+
• The Studio
• Running Point, Netflix

It was a big week for Apple with all kinds of new hardware announcements to fit every lifestyle and budget. We had a new iPad and a couple of models of the iPad Air; new MacBook Air M4; and the fastest Mac ever, the new Mac Studio.

Show Notes:

• Skype is dead. Long live Skype

• Fix for when your Apple TV remote stops changing the volume on your TV

• M3 iPad Air

• Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever

• Apple reveals M3 Ultra, taking Apple silicon to a new extreme

• Apple announces new M4 MacBook Air, starting at $999

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Day of the Jackal, Peacock
• Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix
• Tracker, Paramount+

The iPhone 16e was announced a little while ago so Dave and I take some time to look at the features of the new device and wonder if it fills the needs of its target market. Dave gives us a tip about giving visitors to your house a QR code to join the WiFi instead of sharing or telling everyone the password. Alexa+, Amazon's digital assistant is nearly complete and ready for primetime.

Show Notes:

• Steve Jobs’ 70th birthday

• Jony Ive on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs

• Steve Jobs coin

• Is the iPhone 16e worth it?

• Passwords app and WiFi QR code

• Amazon Debuts Alexa+ Generative AI

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Disclaimer, Apple TV+
• The Pitt, Noah Wiley, ER fame, Max

There is a lot to talk about this week. I suppose the biggest news is the announcement of the iPhone 16e, a new model of the budget iPhone from Apple. While it may be less expensive than other models in the lineup, it has some impressive specs, including Apple's first cellular modem.

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Show Notes:

• Change Desktop & Dock settings on Mac

• macOS Tip: Set Up and Control Hot Corners With Modifier Keys

• Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto

• Apple announces iPhone 16e

• Gruber: Thoughts and Observations on Today’s iPhone 16e Announcement

• Spotify may be planning a premium upgrade for its best subscription service

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Night Agent, Netflix
• Sly Lives, Hulu
• SNL50: The Anniversary Special, Peacock

Dave and I have been running into an issue that we both have when we move a Mac Finder window around the screen. Someone out there knows the answer to why this is happening. The Apple TV is now available on Android, so we discuss if that will increase subscriptions to the service. Apple is launching another health study, one of the areas that the company has excelled i n recent years. The iPhone SE update appears to be right around the corner.

Show Notes:

• The Apple TV app is now available on Android

• New holistic Apple Health Study launches today in the Research app

• New Powerbeats Pro 2

• What Powerbeats 2 has that AirPods do not

• Gurman: iPhone SE 4 Coming ‘By Next Week,’

• An Ankle Monitor? No, That’s My Apple Watch

Shows and movies we’re watching

• Lioness, Paramount+
• Flow
• QT8: The First Eight, Peacock

Dave has been working on the best solution to keep his phone silent but still not miss any important calls. He thinks he has it worked out. Apple released a new app called Invites that is pretty cool. As the name implies, it lets you create invites with shared photo albums and Apple Music Playlists. It may be ten years too late, but still cool. We revisit a favorite topic this time of year, Apple's iconic Super Bowl ads and how things have changed in recent years.

Show Notes:

• Running silent

• The Universe Answered—Siri and Super Bowl winners

• Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together

• Apple reports first quarter results

• Here’s why Tim Cook says not to worry about huge iPhone miss in China

• How Apple’s ‘1984’ Super Bowl commercial changed advertising forever

Shows and movies we’re watching

• The Jetty, BritBox
• Ted Lasso Season 4, Apple TV+
• Bookie, Max
• Michael Clayton, Showtime