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Welcome to Episode 118 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk eyebrow shaving for the Apple Culture, Apple Card determined not to be sexist , fines levied from Brazil for iPhone 12 charger, facial recognition rules for employees vs contractors , and Intel wants Apple dollars after clowning M1 chip. 2nd String: We talk new DM Connect feature Slack , Samsung Galaxy devices drone delivery, Insta...

Welcome to Episode 117 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple Maps now shows where to get COVID vaccinations . Apple’s rumored March event reportedly will take place in April. HomePod is discontinued , but isn't dead yet - Apple's 'end of life' explained. 2nd String: Google is tracking you even in Incognito mode? Report: macOS malware boomed in 2020, but still a fraction of Windows threats . In...

Welcome to Episode 116 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iOS 14.4.1 patches security flaw, probability of no more iMac Pro, and Apple Event Rumored for March 23rd. 2nd String: We talk Japan using vending machines to issue COVID tests. For The Culture: We talk Tidal and Verzuz brand being bought out while Goldman Sachs launches One Million Black Women initiative . The Hook Up: How To: Tur...

Welcome to Episode 115 of the snobOS Podcast! Up to 6% Cash Back on Apple Card. Find My adds 'Items' tab in latest iOS 14.5 beta. NASA’s new Mars rover is powered by a decades-old Mac chip 2nd String: Amazon quickly changes “Hitler mustache” app icon . Twitter brings human eyes to tracking down COVID vaccine misinformation . Instagram accidentally hid likes for a few hours and everyone freaked out...

Welcome to Episode 114 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple back on top as number 1 smartphone maker and new malware hits Intel and M1 Macs. 2nd String: We talk data collection with Me. Ring , NASA’s Perseverance Rover lands on Mars , and TikTok cracks down on ‘Fake News’ For The Culture: We talk Tech-ing While Black: Jewel Burks, Justin Dawkins, & Barry Givens - Collab Capital an...

Welcome to Episode 1113 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: App Store will require apps offering vaccination proof to be submitted by health authorities. Epic Games antitrust complaint filed against Apple in Europe , after US and Australia. Apple Pay now supports Bitcoin payments for the first time 2nd String: MIT scientists have taught spinach how to send email . Google Maps will now let you pay...

Welcome to Episode 112 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple replacing MacBook Pro batteries that won’t charge past 1%, Apple Glasses in “trial production” phase, and report accidents (and speed traps) with Apple Maps . 2nd String: We talk Family sues Robinhood for ‘wrongful death’ and Facebook working on Clubhouse clone. For The Culture: We talk Tech-ing While Black: Lisa Gelobter and...

Welcome to Episode 111 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Close rings in honor of Black History Month with Apple Watch ‘Unity’ Activity Challenge . Apple launches Chrome iCloud Password extension for Chrome browser . Possible Apple Car Wars? iOS 14.5 features will include unlock iPhone with Apple Watch? 2nd String: Facebook’s new guilt-trip to get iOS users to accept tracking across apps/services...

Welcome to Episode 110 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iOS 14.4 released, TouchID possibly on the comeback, “ Stories ” come to Apple Fitness+, Apple celebrates Black History Month , Apple releases “ Black Unity ” watch, and Apple Watch saves kidnapped victim. 2nd String: We talk robots will be running future Walmart Fulfillment Centers, Alexa rolls out “ Hunches ”, and Facebook’s work...

Welcome to Episode 109 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple and Google welcome Biden’s executive orders on immigration . Apple’s first headset will be the Mac Pro of VR devices . Apple partners with The King Center on 'Challenge for Change' educational initiative. New iPhone lineup may bring smaller notch, better sensor-shift cameras 2nd String: Biden used a secret message on the White House...

Welcome to Episode 108 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Tim Cook speaks on Capitol insurrection, Apple and Hyundai for Apple Car … allegedly, and Sony home automations announced at CES. 2nd String: We talk Facebook clarifications on WhatsApp data sharing and mass exodus to Signal and Telegram. For The Culture: We talk 2nd attempt at Ashanti #VERZUZ Keyshia Cole and Apple’s new HBCU Init...

Welcome to Episode 107 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: 2020 Tech Projections Overview - How did we do? Our 2021 tech predictions. Apple announces record App Store holiday spending . Spotify begins beta testing redesigned CarPlay application .   2nd String: Facebook tells businesses it has no choice but to comply with upcoming iOS 14 App Tracking Transparency feature . WhatsApp will share...

Welcome to Episode 106 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple planning electric car for 2024 and Elon Musk confirms Telsa offered to Apple. 2nd String: We talk Facebook employees lackluster response to Apple privacy feature, 6 year-old racks up $16k in in-app purchases, and Presidential Twitter accounts to be reset to zero for transition. For The Culture: We talk Coming 2 America traile...

Welcome to Episode 105 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple updates its OS’es for AirPods Max and Fitness+. Apple Fitness+ finally released. Apple TV coming to Chromecast . 81% of iPhone users are using iOS 14. New EU legistration targets App Store practices and pre-installed apps .  2nd String: Facebook “stands up” for small business with full-page ad against Apple. Microsoft updates Of...

Welcome to Episode 104 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk older iPhones get FaceTime HD , MageSafe Duo now available (with no wall adapter), Apple Fitness+ release date, and AirPods Max release date and specs . 2nd String: We talk submitting your own Street view Google Maps photos, Amazon Sidewalk slowly (and silently) starting to roll out, and Warner Bros . to stream all 2021 box office...

Welcome to Episode 101 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Patched iOS vulnerability would have let users seize control of iPhones over Wi-Fi. UVideo details ARM Windows virtualization on M1 Macs, nearly 2x faster performance than Surface Pro X . Apple seeds iOS 14.3 beta 3 and iPadOS 14.3 beta 3 to developers. 2nd String: Google Authenticator for iOS gets dark theme redesign, bulk 2FA account tra...

Welcome to Episode 102 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iOS 14.2.1 update , Apple Black Friday Deals and other deals , and Apple Head of Security caught bribing cops. 2nd String: We talk Facebook Community Help feature and new travel app for rentals from “friends”. For The Culture: We talk Jeezy #VERZUZ Gucci recap. The Hookup: We talk How To Find what song is playing with Siri. Be sure...

Welcome to Episode 101 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple slashes App Store commissions . Unlock your account with your Apple Watch with 1Password Update . Reviewers love the M1 Macs . 2nd String: Google updates Chrome for M1 Macs . Republicans soften tough talk to Big Tech . Google announces revamped Google Pay for iOS and Android . For The Culture: New Verzuz: Young Jeezy vs. Gucci Mane:...

Welcome to Episode 100 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk ‘One More Thing’ Event recap ( M1 chip, MacBook Air , MacBook Pro , Mac Mini ), Apple rolls out privacy-focused app labels, iOS 14.2 patches security holes (and more Emojis), and MagSafe Duo Charger cost . 2nd String: We talk Parler social app flooded by tRump sympathizers and Uber lets users book rides 30 days in advance. For The...

Welcome to Episode 99 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple One subscription bundle now available. One more thing Event. iPad Pro could be coming early 2021. Apple News offering live election coverage .  2nd String: Google Messages new feature to compete with iMessage. AI can identify asymptomatic COVID carriers . For The Culture: Election Thoughts. Tech Giants and FBI investigating elect...

Welcome to Episode 98 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iPhone 12 as 5G hotspot , iMovie and Garageband iOS updates , Office 365 iPad mouse & trackpad support, “ Remote ” app in App Store no more, and AirPower Mat could be permanently shelved. 2nd String: We talk Quibi shuts downand Google partners with AP for election results. For The Culture: We talk LeBron James & new Black Wa...

Welcome to Episode 97 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: iPhone 12 pre-orders twice the amount of iPhone 11. Apple Launches Apple Music TV. Apple reduces price of EarPods and power adapter . iOS 14.1 released, then pulled, then released . Spotify gets an iOS widget . 2nd String: Sony releases free Black Lives Matter PS4 theme . Google hit with antitrust lawsuit from US DOJ. For The Culture: Ice C...

Welcome to Episode 96 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple “Hi, Speed” Event. We breakdown new HomePod mini , iPhone 12 , iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro , and iPhone 12 Pro Max including MagSafe . 2nd String: All Apple this week. For The Culture: Check out this article on Voting suppression in Georgia . The Hookup: We talk how to get good values on iPhone trade-ins and pre preorder you...

Welcome to Episode 95 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple sets iPhone 12 event date. Apple Health Records initiative expand to UK and Canada . 2nd String: Business DMs come to Slack . US Gov’t finally rules on tech company monopolies . Tech Companies Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google respond to monopoly claims . For The Culture: Google is providing cash awards to 76 startups through a raci...

Welcome to Episode 94 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple changes course on Solo Loop/Apple Watch returns, iOS 14.0.1 released , MacBook Air could be on it’s way out , and Braided Lightning cables to come with iPhone 12. 2nd String: We talk new Ring drone that patrols your house, Facebook Messenger has slid into Instagram’s DMs, DHS admits facial recognition photos were hacked, relea...