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The Lowdown: The Apple ecosystem is ready for BHM. New round of Apple Patents granted. FaceID with Mask comes to iOS 15 beta. 2nd String: The New York Times Buys Wordle. Google Messages starts rolling out iMessage reactions. For the Culture: Teching While Black - Brian Fox. Biden keeps campaign promise to nominate Black Woman for SCOTUS and the people are mad The Hookup: Update to watchOS 8.4.1 to...

Welcome to Episode 158 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iOS 15.3 patches Safari exploit , pink iPhone 13 Screen Issue, and possibility of the Apple SmartStrap . 2nd String: We talk haters are trying to mess up Wordle , free Google Workspace going bye-bye, and AirCar could be here in the near future. For The Culture: We talk Cardi B fights and wins against YouTube vlogger. The Hook Up: W...

Welcome to Episode 157 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: 2021 Tech predictions recap. Apple purges Wordle clones. AirPods 3 Firmware update. Bye-bye noise-cancellation. Apple AR/VR faces delays. 2nd String: Sketchy C-Band 5G Roll out. Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7B. For the Culture: Mike Todd - When performative ministry goes wrong The Hookup: How to get your free COVID test...

Welcome to Episode 156 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iPhone turns 15 , iOS 15.2.1 Update , Apple Polishing Cloth back in stock , and Google beefing with Apple over iMessage . Apple Predictions: We talk specifically about the tech we expect or not expect to see from Apple for this year. The Hook Up: We talk how to (the only way) to listen to lossless audio on AirPods Max and the hardw...

For our last episode of the year, we give you our best (and the worst) picks of 2021 in the following categories: New Apple Tech New Apple Feature Overall Tech/Innovation Tech Headline/Story Binge TV show Movie Viral Moment Cultural Moment Verzuz Battle Album Biggest Surprise Visit website for show links

Welcome to Episode 154 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iOS 15.2 released this week, AirPods Firmware Update , Apple Watch w/ Fall Detection saving lives, and “Dangerous” Apple Watch screens bring Class action lawsuit. 2nd String: We talk previewing WhatsApp voice messages before sending and NFT sold for $3,000 INSTEAD of $300,000 . For The Culture: We talk Bride’s NSFW dance . The Hook...

The Lowdown: Judge lets Apple procrastinate against Epic. Apple OS updates are incoming. Rumor mill is spreading 2022 Apple product drops 2nd String: AWS took the Internet down. Verizon sleazily forces customers to opt out of data sharing…again.  For the Culture: Folks are REACHING to find VP Kamala Harris drama.  The Hookup: It’s time to archive (not backup) the files on your computer V...

Welcome to Episode 152 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk new MacBook Pro charging issues , Apple offers Mac upgrade program to Business Partners, Apple Delays Adding Driver’s License to Wallet , AirPower Mat might not be dead yet, and Apple will notify “you” if spyware has been installed on your iPhone. 2nd String: We talk Twitter co-founder @Jack steps down and debt collectors can now s...

The Lowdown: Apple Black Friday/Cyber Monday “deals”? Apple sub contracting Self Repair Service.  2nd String: Google Messages to get iMessage reactions support. Tile and Life360 merge to take on AirTag/Find My service.  For the Culture: Black Tech Twitter meltdown The Hookup: Disable Group Messaging before sending Happy Thanksgiving texts Visit website for show notes/links

Welcome to Episode 150 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk replacing your iPhone 13 screen without breaking FaceID , Apple to let consumers fix their own devices , and can’t use Apple Pay with closed MacBook Lid . 2nd String: We talk YouTube ditches “dislike” counter on videos, Instagram makes tipping available to more users, and Ring Video Doorbell enables package delivery alerts . For Th...

The Lowdown: App Store is forced to add third-party payments. Is Apple REALLY looking at crypto? Get more MacBook ports with Satechi's Pro Hub Mini. Twitter Blue add paid features. Folks are now complaining about more ports. Apple adds 0% financing to more products because people can’t read. 2nd String: Microsoft moving to metaverse? UK Supreme Court sides with Google for a change.  For the C...

Welcome to Episode 148 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk tvOS 15.1. 1 update, macOS Monterey users face USB-C hub compatib ility issues , Apple offers insight into why MacBook Pro doesn’t have Face ID or Touchscreen , and Apple is extending return policy for the holidays. 2nd String: We talk Twitter and Instagram make up and allow IG imag e previ ews on timeline , Palm Buds Pro are a thi...

The Lowdown: iOS 15.1/MacBook M1 Pro/macOS Monterey 1st impressions. Apple Q4 Earnings. Apple grows even more earth and people conscious. 2nd String: Facebook KNOWS folks it has a young-folks problem. Google gives more social power back to kids. For The Culture: Study shows Prince Harry and Meghan Markle victims of coordinated social media attacks The Hook Up: Make sure your peripherals are ready...

Welcome to Episode 146 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple ’ Unleashed ’ Event recap and macOS Monterey arrives on October 25th. 2nd String: We talk Palm ’creeping’ on a possible come[back]’ with wireless earbuds , Instagram will FINALLY let users post from a computer , and Google Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro smartphone announced. For The Culture: We talk about the potential of “The Gre...

Welcome to Episode 144 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: iOS 15.0.2 Fixes MORE bugs. Apple Watch 7 R eviews are in . Apple Announces October “Unleashed” Event. Apple drops iOS 15.1 beta 4 and 10th macOS Monterey beta. 2nd String: Blue Origin goes back up again…with Captain Kirk this time. Instagram adds scheduling and ‘practice mode’ features for Live creators. Google is launching (another) podc...

Welcome to Episode 144 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Steve Jobs takes over Apple’s homepage, Apple Watch 7 pre-orders start Oct. 8th, iOS 15.0.1 Fixes iPhone Unlock with Apple Watch bug, and UK researchers find Apple Pay Transit exploit. 2nd String: We talk Windows 11 rolls out this week, Facebook, IG, WhatsApp goes DOWN down - Users flock to Twitter, and Facebook outage comes AFTER...

Welcome to Episode 142 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple pre-order issues and iOS/iPadOS 15 favorite features. 2nd String: We talk kids (and adults) are getting scammed on mobile payment apps and DoorDash launches alcohol delivery service. For The Culture: We talk The Fugees reunite for ‘The Score’ 25th Anniversary Tour. The Hook Up: We talk how to Shipping tracker Siri Shortcut an...

The Lowdown: iPhone 13 1st impressions. iOS 15.1 Beta released. 2nd String: Amazon Astro. Google search upgrades. For the Culture: R. Kelly convicted…Can we believe Black women now? The Hookup: iOS 15 2-Factor Authenticator Be sure to Listen, rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts & Spotify Engage on all social platforms @snobOScast Leave comments and suggestions Web: snobO...

The Lowdown: September Apple Event recap. Overall event/device Impressions For The Culture: JaRule #Verzuz Fat Joe Recap The Hook Up: Update to the latest iOS/iPadOS, watchOS, macOS to avoid zero-click spyware IOS 15 drops September 20th Visit website for show notes/links

Welcome to Episode 140 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple September event is official, possible Apple Watch 7 Delays , and Drake topples Kanye’s Apple Music Streaming record . 2nd String: We talk Howard University attacked by ransomware and seems people are staying on TikTok longer than YouTube . For The Culture: We talk Facebook apologizes for “ primate” label it attached to Black...

The Lowdown: Apple blocking equity pay Slack channels. Georgia first to adopt Apple digital Driver’s Licenses. Twitter launch Super Follows on iOS. 2nd String: LinkedIn nixes Stories feature for more robust video features? Google making their own ARM chips? Twitter to block negativity with ’Safety Mode’ For the Culture: Elijah McClain - Accountability soon come for police?  The Hookup: Get th...

Welcome to Episode 138 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk iCloud+ beta with custom domains now available, Tim Cook’s 10 year anniversary at Apple, and employees not coming back to Apple Park until January. 2nd String: We talk Instagram to let anyone add links to Stories with stickers and SpaceX ships 100,000 Starlink broadband terminals to users. For The Culture: We talk OnlyFans does an...

The Lowdown: Another Safari change in iOS 15 beta. How to beat Face ID in Afghanistan. Apple nixes SharePlay in iOS 15? Apple Watch could tell you to drink more water. Double-agent leaker has beef with Apple. 2nd String: Pinterest adding hair texture search filters. T-Mobile breached (Again). App to help Gen-Z avoid oversharing.  For the Culture: Lizzo attacked on Social Media (again). Untold...

Welcome to Episode 136 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Mystery macOS Big Sur update , Apple Cash now supports MasterCard Debit Instant transfers , Microsoft to end OneDrive sync support for certain Macs, Apple online store redesign, iPhone 13 rumors , and Apple holds its ground against photo scanning tech opposition . 2nd String: We talk Google steps up privacy and protection for minor...

The Lowdown: Apple now selling standalone Touch ID Magic Keyboard. Apple releases Safari Technology Preview. Apple expands Digital ID’s for college kids. Apple expands self-driving fleet. 2nd String: Zoom owes $28 Million after lying about encryption security. WhatsApp gets ‘View Once’ disappearing messages.  For the Culture: Twitter users turn outgoing Fleets feature into “FleetNik”. DaBady...