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September 19, 2023iOS Today 671: New Features in iOS 17
Contact Posters, StandBy, Interactive Widgets, SharePlay in Car
Apple released iOS 17 on Monday, September 18, so Mikah Sargent and special guest, Dan Moren, share some of the features you should check out the moment you update your phone!
Contact Posters

Stickers

StandBy

Interactive Widgets

Password Sharing

SharePlay in the Car

News
Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: mainstream crossovers

The new iOS 17 notification sound is quieter, and there's no way to change it back

iPhone 15 Pro weight mystery solved: Why it feels lighter than it is

Feedback & Questions
Todd wants to know if the new iPhones need a screen protector.

Michael wants to know how iPadOS decides whether to use WiFi or a cellular connection when the signal is less than ideal.

Doug asks for advice on transferring from an iPhone 14 running a beta version of iOS to a brand-new iPhone 15.

App Caps
Dan App Cap: Thwip: Soundboard

Mikah's App Cap: Camo Studio for iPad

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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1 hr 32 min
September 17, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 1992: Gradually, Then Suddenly
The Justice Department is taking Google to court over whether Google has illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. Apple announced new iPhones this past week: should you upgrade to the iPhone 15 / 15 Pro? Plus, Rod Pyle stops by the show to talk about NASA's UFO report that came out.
U.S. blasts Google over paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were announced at Apple's event this past Tuesday.

How do I transfer the data from my old iPhone to my new one?

Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO Report.

A caller wonders why people don't acknowledge that Apple helped invent USB-C when Apple officially switched from lightning to USB-C with their latest iPhones.

What's better to upgrade to from an older iPhone: the iPhone 14 or iPhone 15? Mikah shares his thoughts on what to consider when making that decision.

Is there a good widget to install on my Windows machine to watch stock prices?

Why is my Pixel 6 not staying connected to my WiFi network?

A recommendation for having your headphones & speakers operate simultaneously.

Why did all my files get converted to a .rar file after cloning my hard drive?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Rod Pyle

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2 hr 15 min
September 14, 2023Tech News Weekly 303: Developers Unite Against Unity
Game developers using the Unity Engine are crying afoul over Unity's pricing structure. Why are cars the worst product category for user privacy? A cyberattack shut down MGM Resorts for some time. And why the U.S. government is blasting Google for paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals.
Unity has updated its pricing structure, leading many within the gaming & developer community to grow frustrated with the game engine. Kyle Orland of Ars Technica stops by the show to explain what happened.

Misha Rykov of the Mozilla Foundation joins the show to discuss the Mozilla Foundation's Privacy Not Included guide and why cars are not the best product for a user's security and privacy.

Jason Howell shares how a cyberattack against MGM Resorts shut down its services for a period of time.

And Mikah Sargent talks about the U.S. government's anti-trial against Google as the company is taken to trial over its monopolistic grasp on online searching.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Kyle Orland and Misha Rykov

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1 hr 20 min
September 13, 2023Windows Weekly 846: Purple is for Jazz Hands
The latest updates to Windows 11, including the removal of legacy troubleshooting tools. Paul, Richard, and Mikah also discuss Windows 365 integration with Android phones, the new iPhone models, and Qualcomm supplying 5G modems to Apple. Plus, the full Game Pass Core library, the announcement of the Xbox Mastercard, an update on .NET 8 nearing its release, and opinions on Unity's new Runtime Fee for game installations.
Windows 11
New Insider Preview builds

Patch Tuesday arrives and the latest Windows 11 update is a non-event

Microsoft Paint is getting a background removal tool

Microsoft is removing the legacy troubleshooters from Windows 11 and killing third-party printer drivers
Mobile
Microsoft announces Enhanced Windows 365 App Experience for Android. Yes, that's the name. Yes, it's a cloud-based version of Samsung Dex

Qualcomm extends wireless partnership with Apple for three more years

Intel announces Thunderbolt 5 branding, surprising no one
Microsoft 365, Antitrust, & AI
PowerPoint co-creator Dennis Austin passes away

Apple's new iPhones have USB-C ports to meet the needs of a new EU law

United States vs. Google kicks off

Day 1: Yes, Google pays Apple $10 billion per year to be the default search on iPhone

Adobe's Firefly generative AI is now generally available
Dev
.NET 8 hits release candidate

Unity might have just jumped the shark
Xbox
Microsoft reveals the full Xbox Game Pass Core library. This new offering replaces Xbox Live Gold. A moment of silence, please

Apple envy? Microsoft announces an Xbox credit card for some reason

Minecraft Live is coming back, but it's not in-person
Tips and Picks
Tip of the week: Google rolls out privacy sandbox. Seriously, use a different browser

App pick of the week: WizTree

RunAs Radio this week: Doing More with Less with Sonia Cuff

Brown liquor pick of the week: Chivas Regal

Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 6 min
September 12, 2023MacBreak Weekly 886: That'll Be 800 Bucks Chachi
It happened: Apple officially switches from lightning to USB-C on the new iPhone 15 & 15 Pro lineups! Plus, USB-C on the AirPods case as well? Apple announces the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches with a new 'Double Tap' gesture. And the panel talks in-depth about the new camera system on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup.
Apple Watch Series 9 unveiled with S9 chip, 'Double Tap' gesture, and more.

Apple - A major step toward being carbon neutral by 2030.

Apple announces iPhone 15: USB-C port, 48-megapixel camera, Dynamic Island, new colors.

Apple announces iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max with titanium case, USB-C, Action button, A17.

Use AssistiveTouch on your Apple Watch.

Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Apple launches new USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro 2.

iPhone 15 Pro is powered by new industry-leading 'A17 Pro' chip.

Apple introduces new 6 TB and 12 TB iCloud storage tiers, priced at $30 and $60 a month.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Now Starts at 256GB of Storage for $1,199.

iPhone Mini is dead.

In lieu of Picks of the Week, the panel share what colors they would order for the new iPhone 15's and Apple watches.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

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2 hr 5 min
September 12, 2023TWiT News 395: Apple 'Wonderlust' Event
Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent tune in on Apple's September 2023 'Wonderlust' event unveiling the new iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
The event opens with a short showcasing how Apple devices have saved lives through features like crash detection and ECG.

Apple Watch Series 9: New S9 chip, brighter display, faster on-device Siri, and a "Double Tap" gesture for control.

Environmental Initiatives: Apple plans to reduce their carbon footprint through phasing out leather, 100% clean electricity, reducing emissions, and planting forests and mangroves, aiming for every product to be carbon neutral by 2030, starting with the Apple Watch lineup.

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Gets the same upgrades as Series 9, plus a brighter display with a new "night mode."

iPhone 15: Dynamic Island comes to the base models, A16 chip, a new smoothed "color-infused" glass back, 48MP main camera with 2x telephoto, and a USB-C connector.

iPhone 15 Pro: Debuts a lightweight titanium design, the powerful new A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 6E support, a new Action button, USB‑C connector with USB 3 speeds, and spatial video recording for Apple Vision Pro, and an all-new 5x Telephoto camera on iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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1 hr 38 min
September 12, 2023iOS Today 670: Preparing for a New iPhone
New iPhones have been announced, so it's time to prepare for updates, upgrades, and transfers! Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share their tips, tricks, and processes for purchasing and migrating to a new iPhone.
How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with your Mac

How to back up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iTunes on your PC

How to back up your Apple Watch

Set up iPhone

Turn on and set up iPhone

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad

Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup

About eSIM on iPhone

Smartphone Cooling Fan - Razer Phone Cooler Chroma | Razer United States

How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Unpair and erase your Apple Watch

INIU USB C to USB C Cable

Anker Soft Cables

News
Watch a Level 20 Dungeons & Dragons Adventure While Raising Money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

A History of Apple Making Us Buy New Cables

Intel Makes Thunderbolt 5 Official, Promising Speeds of Up to 120Gbps

Shortcuts Corner
Follow-up to James's question last week about creating a Shortcut to access a Google Doc.

SmartWings Matter-Enabled Shades

Feedback & Questions
Rosemary wants help deciding on the storage size for her new iPhone 15.

App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Board Game Stats

Mikah's App Cap: Hideaways - Spot the Difference

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 16 min
September 10, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 1991: A Passel of Petabytes
Elon Musk's new biography from Walter Isaacson came out recently with some interesting information about Musk & Tesla. Is upgrading to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro from the 1st generation worth it? And why is my IP address showing me in a different location than where I am?
Takeaways from a new Elon Musk biography: Ukraine, Trump and more.

North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day.

5th Circuit rules Biden administration violated First Amendment.

Why is my internet connection so bad, and can I do anything to improve it?

Should I return my mechanical keyboard? How easy is it to replace the switches in it?

Is upgrading my 1st gen AirPods Pro to the 2nd generation worth it

Sam Abuelsamid and Elon Musk's biography.

Why are my Echo devices randomly switching to my guest network on my eero network?

How do I unlock my SIM card?

Why is my IP address showing me in a different location?

Why are my podcasts not staying synced with my iPhone and Apple Watch?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 27 min
September 07, 2023Tech News Weekly 302: EU Names DMA Gatekeepers
Apple is reportedly spending millions on developing its own generative AI system. Dan Moren talks about what we can expect to get announced at the upcoming Apple event on September 12th. And is the idea behind Rotten Tomatoes rotten? Mikah talks about how PR firms are gaming Rotten Tomatoes' review scores through movie "critics."
Wayne Ma of The Information joins the show to talk with Mikah Sargent about Apple quietly developing its own large language model for the past few years, aiming to use AI to understand user intent rather than for entertainment.

Mikah talks about the EU naming six big tech companies as gatekeepers under its new Digital Markets Act and details the criteria and implications of this new act, including potential steep fines for non-compliance.

Dan Moren of Six Colors stops by to preview Apple's upcoming September 12th event, where new iPhones are expected to be revealed with USB-C ports and other potential devices that may be announced.

Finally, Mikah discusses an article from Vulture on how PR firms are gaming Rotten Tomatoes' review scores through obscure critics many may have never heard of.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Wayne Ma and Dan Moren

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1 hr 15 min
September 05, 2023iOS Today 669: The Best Apps Made by Apple
In honor of Apple's new "Apps by Apple" page, Mikah Sargent and guest co-host Dan Moren talk about some of their favorite apps made by Apple.
Final Cut Pro for iPad

Camera

Notes

Freeform

Reminders

Pages, Numbers, Keynote

Shortcuts

Weather

Health

News
Mosyle releases beta access to Apple Watch device management

Apple to Acquire Major Classical Music Label BIS Records

Apple Watch leather bands rumored to be discontinued as Series 9 launch nears

New Magic Keyboard will make the iPad Pro more like a laptop than ever, with an aluminum base and larger trackpad

Feedback & Questions
James wants to know if the iPhone has user-switching capabilities. James also wants to create a Home screen shortcut on the iPhone for quick access to a Google Doc.

Michael is considering upgrading from an Apple Watch Series 7 to an Apple Watch Ultra. Michael is curious if the bigger screen on the Ultra will help with vision loss concerns.

App Caps
Dan's App Cap: GIFWrapped

Mikah's App Cap: Discovery - DNS-SD Browser

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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1 hr 33 min

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