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- iOS 13 Beta 2 And PlayStation 5 Rumours
Synopsis: iOS 13 beta 2 and tvOS beta 2 are out, PlayStation 5 rumours, and what was announced on the latest Nintendo Direct update.
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Duration: 54:38:00
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- iOS & iPadOS 13 Beta 2 Release Notes
- Sony demonstrates 'PlayStation 5' in new video
- E3 2019: Nintendo announce sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in busy and broad Switch showcase
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55 min - WWDC 2019 Follow-Up: Is The Mac Pro Worth It?
Synopsis: In our post WWDC 2019 follow-up, we contemplate whether Apple missed the mark or did exactly what they should have with the new Mac Pro, and some interesting stuff out of E3; Microsoft has a powerful new console coming.
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Duration: 1:00:51
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- 2019 Mac Pro - How Apple Missed the Mark
- E3 2019 press conference livestreams, trailers, and news
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1 hr 1 min - WWDC 2019 Highlights
Synopsis: In our WWDC 2019 highlights episode, we cover the broad strokes of what you need to know for the latest Apple announcements, from watchOS 6, to iPadOS and iOS 13, to macOS, and the new Mac Pro. More detail to come next week.
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Duration: 1:07:27
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- WWDC 2019 announcements
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1 hr 8 min - Huawei US Ban
Synopsis: Does the Huawei US ban make sense? If we can't trust Huawei, why do we trust other Chinese technology companies? What evidence is there that Huawei and its affiliates are a threat to national security, and how will American businesses be affected?
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Duration: 40:22:00
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- Huawei apt to be stripped of Google services after US ban
- Huawei's day of reckoning arrives – but it has been preparing for almost a year
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41 min - Who Remembers NeXTSTEP?
Synopsis: Devout Mac users are concerned about Marzipan apps not being proper native macOS apps, but who remembers the transition from NeXTSTEP to OS X? We've been through major transition periods before and came out okay. We explore a bit of macOS past in today's episode and also examine Mark Gurman's findings at Bloomberg on what's coming in iOS 13 and macOS 10.15.
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Duration: 38:39:00
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- Apple to Reveal New Home-Grown Apps, Software Features at WWDC
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39 min - Are We Ready for Foldable Smartphones?
Synopsis: Samsung has delayed their foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, iFixit pulls their teardown of the Galaxy Fold, and is 2019 the year for a macOS app development surge?
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Duration: 42:27:00
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- Samsung's Profit Falls Amid Delays for Galaxy Fold Phone
- Samsung Galaxy Fold: the latest on the beleaguered foldable phone
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43 min - You're Folding It Wrong
Synopsis: We talk about Samsung's Galaxy Fold and how it's incredibly fragile, why Apple isn't always first with new hardware, Facebook harvests 1.5 million user's email contacts, Apple hires someone important from Lionsgate films for Apple TV+, and 2019 iPhone rumours.
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Duration: 59:00:00
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Breaking Galaxy Fold screens reveal just how fragile foldable phones can be
- Apple Builds Out Video Marketing Team With Lionsgate Veteran
- Ming-Chi Kuo: 2019 iPhone Will Feature 12MP Front Cameras, Special Black Coating to Hide Lenses, and More
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1 hr - Will Disney+ Succeed?
Synopsis: Disney is going toe to toe with streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon Prime later this year. For $6.99/month, you will access a large back catalogue of Disney properties, including The Simpsons, Marvel, Star Wars, and more. Plus, they're going to create a ton of original content, but will consumers buy into it?
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Duration: 37:32:00
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- We should learn more about Disney+ today, ahead of Apple TV+ launch
- Facebook investors desperate to boot Mark Zuckerberg from chairmanship
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38 min - Canada Wants to Regulate Facebook
Synopsis: The Canadian government says it wants to regulate Facebook and similar social media platforms, but how exactly are they going to do it?
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Duration: 35:11:00
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- Canadian government says it's considering regulating Facebook and other social media giants
- Ikea and Sonos made the ultimate speaker lamp
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36 min - AirFail
Synopsis: It's dead, Jim. Apple has cancelled AirPower. We tell you what went wrong with it and also what AirPods 2 are like in this week's podcast.
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Duration: 38:09:00
Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight
Episode Links- Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware
- Nomad Base Station
- SliceCharge 2 Wireless Charging Mat, with 30W USB-C Power Adapter
- LDAC codec
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About The Impromptu - Insightful Tech Analysis
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The Impromptu is a weekly technology podcast, hosted by Michael Norton and Alex Knight. It's a multi-faceted show discussing how technology, design, and economics converge on topics that matter most…
to us. We examine the creative process and how the decisions we make, shape our perceptions and lives.