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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...

Welcome to Episode 93 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: The Lowdown: Need to return your Solo Loop and your Apple Watch . Set Gmail as your default iPhone email client . iPhone 12 to have magnetic coils? Dope iOS 14 Home Screens . New screen tech for iPad/Mac. Rumored AirPods Studio audio tricks 2nd String: 1Password virtual credit cards . Jamboard whiteboard for Google Meet . New tools help you...

Welcome to Episode 92 of the snobOS Podcast! The “Apple Event” Lowdown: We talk Apple’s September 15th Event. Apple Watch Series 6 | Apple Watch SE | Apple Fitness+ | Apple One | iPad Air | iPad 8th gen | iOS 14 | iPadOS 14 | watchOS 7 | tvOS 14 2nd String: We talk PS5 launch and PS4 classic that will be available at PS5 launch. For The Culture: We talk #AuntieCon… #AuntieChella - Patti LaBelle #V...

Welcome to Episode 91 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple event announced. Apple releases iOS 14 beta 8 to developers and public. AppStore ‘deserves scrutiny,’ according to Mark Zuckerberg 2nd String: Xbox Series X/S pricing and shipping dates confirmed . Fortnite developer worried about ‘irreparable harm’ from absence in AppStore . How to protect your accounts from Brute Force attacks. For...

Welcome to Episode 90 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iOS 13.7 with exposure notifications released to public and iDevice Rumor Mill continued, iPhone 12 shipping dates, iPad Air, 2 Apple Watches. 2nd String: We talk DC Metro rides can now use iPhone as Metro Card, Apple, Google, Amazon raise prices to combat tax hikes in U.K., and Facebook’s in-app purchase update “ edited ” by Apple....

Welcome to Episode 89 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: iOS 13.7 developer beta includes built-in Exposure Notification . FCC makes more 5G spectrum available for iPhone 12? More iPhone 12 leaked images . Apple is making “less ambitious” AirPower Mat? Upcoming Fortnite season will not be available on iOS . Apple apologizes to WordPress . 2nd String: Uber’s former security chief charged for alleg...

Welcome to Episode 88 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iOS 13.6.1 released, Apple subscription bundles rumored to launch alongside iPhone 12, iOS 14 Security feature validates the integrity of 3rd Party Apps, and Apple vs Fortnite. 2nd String: We talk Netflix is testing “PlaySomething” (shuffle button), Instagram rolls out QR Codes globally, Trump Administration issues TikTok ban , and...

Welcome to Episode 87 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple releases first public beta of watchOS 7 to Apple Watch users. Apple relaunches Apple Music beta website with new Listen Now tab. Apple Online Store adds new one-click payment option for Apple Card users . Apple doubles down on iOS14 tracking privacy as Facebook panics. 2nd String: Can police demand you unlock your phone ? NJ court say...

Welcome to Episode 86 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple announces 4-for-1 stock split, iPhone 12 specs, prices, and release date leaks , and Apple launches public beta of macOS Big Sur. 2nd String: We talk Microsoft to buy US portion of TikTok , LastPass adds password compromise check tool , and Google Play Music is shutting down in September ( Google Transfer tool ). For The Cultu...

Welcome to Episode 85 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: How to watch Tim Cook’s Congressional antitrust hearing . Apple TV+ gets multiple Emmy nominations . Is FaceID coming to Mac ? 2nd String: Alcohol delivery service Drizly confirms data breach. iOS 14 Exposes Instagram always on camera “bug”. Major tech companies extending work from home for employees. For The Culture: MacKenzie Scott (forme...