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FAQs about The Mac Observer Show:How many episodes does The Mac Observer Show have?The podcast currently has 1,683 episodes available.
February 17, 2017TDO 2017-02-76: iPhone 8 Biometric SensorsNew reports say Apple won’t include a Home button on the iPhone 8 this fall. Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts join Jeff Gamet to look at what that means for Touch ID and biometric authentication on the new phone, plus they offer up their thoughts on an FCC request for smartphone makers to enable the FM radio chips in smartphones....more26minPlay
February 16, 2017DO 2017-02-16: 4K Apple TV, WWDC 2017Apple may finally release a 4K Apple TV this year. John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at what we know about Apple’s plans and if 4K support is enough to keep Apple TV relevant. They also look at Apple’s new San Jose venue for this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference....more27minPlay
February 15, 2017TDO 2017-02-15: Right to Repair, Apple designsApple doesn’t make it easy for people to get parts for do-it-yourself repairs, and some states want to change that. Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to debate whether or not companies should be required to make device parts available outside of authorized repair centers, plus they look at a claim Apple is actually pretty crappy ad designing products....more26minPlay
February 14, 2017TDO 2017-02-14: Apple Music and Reality TVApple is making a push into original video content for Apple Music with Planet of the Apps and other shows. John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at how reality TV fits in with Apple’s plans. They also look at the state of personal privacy with smart TVs and more....more25minPlay
February 13, 2017TDO 2017-02-13: State of Apple PaySome big retailers don’t seem interested in Apple Pay, and Apple is having a fight over adoption in Australia. Adam Christianson from the Maccast and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at the state of Apple Pay and talk about what they see in the future for contactless payment systems....more24minPlay
February 10, 2017TDO 2017-02-10: iPhone 8 Iris ScannerReports say the next iPhone will include an iris scanner for authentication, much like the current Touch ID sensor. John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s authentication technology plans (spoiler: Jeff thinks it isn’t iris scanning), plus John has some tips on protecting our privacy from smart TVs....more25minPlay
February 09, 2017TDO 2017-02-09: Apple Anniversary iPhoneAre you ready to drop $1,000 on a new iPhone because it sounds like Apple is hoping you are. Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about the report of a $1,000 special edition 10th anniversary iPhone, plus John dives into the philosophy of math and Apple product sales estimates....more25minPlay
February 08, 2017TDO 2017-02-08: Apple TV's New Marketing VPApple may have some new plans for Apple TV now that they hired away Amazon’s Fire TV boss. Kelly Guimont joins Jeff Gamet to talk about Timothy Twerdahl’s now job as Apple TV’s vice president for product marketing, plus they look at what could be in store for the next Apple TV refresh....more28minPlay
February 07, 2017TDO 2017-02-07: Vizio Smart TV Spying, UACVizio just settled an FTC lawsuit for using their smart TVs to spy on customers. Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about Vizio collecting viewing data on users without permission and the settlement with the FTC. They also look at the UAC connector that’s going to let headphones connect to Lightning and USB-C....more27minPlay
February 06, 2017TDO 2017-02-06: Apple's FaceTime LawsuitApple is facing a class action lawsuit over claims it intentionally broke FaceTime to force users to upgrade to iOS 7. John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at the case and decide whether or not they think it has any merit....more22minPlay
FAQs about The Mac Observer Show:How many episodes does The Mac Observer Show have?The podcast currently has 1,683 episodes available.