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The Lowdown OS 17.1.2 emergency security flaw update Apple settles gift card lawsuit Zoom launches on AppleTV Do yourself a favor and set up Personal Voice 2nd String HALF of 23andMe’s personal data was leaked in recent hack For the Culture Pyer Moss ‘Loot Out’ Event The Hook Up Watch Apple ad, then set up your Personal Voice Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown Apple and Goldman agree to part ways NameDrop fear-mongering 2nd String Google’s deleting dusty accounts For the Culture A ton of work going into creating fake diversity at tech conferences The Hook Up Use the search bar (on any Apple devices) to do quick calculations Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown Apple to adopt RCS messaging Apple pulled X advertising… again Apple’s working with Hackers 2nd String OpenAI: The Saga For the Culture Take That… Take That! Puffy Under Fire The Hook Up How to use ‘hide my email’ to temporarily sign up for Black Friday/Cyber Monday Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown More free S.O.S. New round of betas Vision Pro onboarding video 2nd String Nothing phone uses Macs for blue bubble chats For the Culture Draymond Green is at it again The Hook Up How to quickly access emojis on a Mac Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown iOS 17.1.1 fixes for CarPlay in Bimmers HomePod 17.1.1 update makes HomePods faster iOS 17.1.1 fixes Weather app icon bug macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 fixes…something Macs are now “dry snitching” WhatsApp makes its Mac AppStore debut The Hook Up If you have multiple routers, enable/disable Bridge Mode Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown ‘Scary Fast’ event recap - M3 Chips: M3 | Pro | Max - 14” MacBook Pro w/M3 - 16” MacBook Pro w/M3 Pro | M3 Max - 16” MacBook Pro color: Space Black - iMac w/M3 Stephanie’s take on the new Macs Apple Pay Later is now available to all US users 2nd String Uber for Teens? For The Culture Uber-popular food critic Keith Lee exposes Atlanta restaurant culture The Hook Up Swipe to quickly resp...

The Lowdown “Scary Fast” Apple Event Announcement Pretty big iOS 17.1 (and other) software released Apple’s turn to hike prices 2nd String New Tech Hubs across America For The Culture More loan forgiveness for Morehouse students The Hook Up How to change case of existing text on a Mac Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown New USB-C Apple Pencil launched Closing apps DRAINS your battery? Apple can wirelessly update your device in the box before leaving the store Screen Distance feature helps your eyes 2nd String We knew it was coming: Pay to use Twitter For The Culture Can Teledriving be the alternative to robo taxis? The Hook Up How to display full screen clock on Standby Mode Visit website for show not...

The Lowdown Can’t get iOS 17? Apple releases iOS 16.7.1 What’s in the latest AirPods 2 firmware update? MORE [betas], more [betas], more [betas] Apple and Discover partner to bring balances and transactions to US users Charge your AirPods with your iPad display? 2nd String Delete your digital history from dozens of companies with this app For The Culture World Mental Health Day & Social Media...

The Lowdown Apple Responds to iPhone 15 Overheating issue iOS 17.0.3 Released UK users get ‘Connected Cards’ feature Apple is over the solid gold Apple Watch Tim Cook got P.A.I.D 2nd String PayPal and Venmo join the Apple Pay bandwagon For The Culture Black women blocked from providing funding to… Black women The Hook Up How to turn off FaceTime Video Reactions Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown iPhone 15 Pro Max & Apple Watch 9 1st impressions macOS Sonoma released new OS betas 2nd String Meta’s new smart glasses For The Culture One strike ends and another begins The Hook Up How to quickly access recent photos in Messages Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown iPhone 15 Pro Max are a hit Action button consensus USB-C AirPods Pro 2 are on sale at Best Buy (already) Wonderlust Purchase OS Favorite Features 2nd String Y’all ready to pay to use Twitter? For The Culture The gov’t stay losing stuff The Hook Up How to change Haptic Touch Duration Visit website for show note links

This week, we recap the Wonderlust event and as well as discuss our favorite (and least favorite) devices and features, in addition to what we wanted Apple to announce. We also proclaim what products we plan on buying (or not). Apple Watch Series 9 Ultra 2 iPhone iPhone 15/Plus iPhone 15 Pro/Max Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown September 12th Apple Event USB-C AirPods? Water-damaged AirPods Max Apple is so over Social Media Support Apple changes its mind on Right To Repair 2nd String Amazon is fed up with remote work For The Culture NBA refs have feelings [and Twitter burner accounts] too The Hookup Shift your keyboard for one hand typing Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown Apple Card scoops up another customer satisfaction award MacBook Face ID patent approved. What happens now? Is Apple researching a Smart Ring? 2nd String YouTube’s “hum that tune” search feature For The Culture Art Imitating Life Imitating Art: Police detain child doing chore The Hookup Where to get new (to you) Apple gear Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown watchOS 9.6.1 update fixes Parkinson’s tracking iPhone ‘Batterygate’ payments going out soon SIM-free iPhones no longer eligible for Apple Card installments iPhones out here saving lives in Canada & Hawaii 2nd String Don’t forget to cancel those subscriptions Massive Discord data breach For The Culture The other side of “The Blind Side” The Hookup Wipe your damn camera lens! Visit...

The Lowdown Rumor Alert: iPhone 15 Event Apple eyeing NBA streaming rights Apple Watch Kid’s Edition? 2nd String Remote work catalyst tells employees to get back in the office Should the ‘gubment be hosting contests to beef up AI cybersecurity? GM to compete with EV home charging feature For The Culture Fade In The Water The Hookup Turn this Wi-Fi feature off to reduce batter drain Visit website f...

The Lowdown The pettiness that is the Apple Stocks icon Apple tech as healthcare expense iOS 16 Screen Time issues 2nd String Facial recognition tech is useless in New Orleans Who to blame: Uber tech or the backup driver? TikTok suspended in Senegal For The Culture Lizzo sexual abuse allegations The Hookup How to get notified when your battery is fully charged Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown MORE non-Rapid security updates Devs can now apply for a Vision Pro “Apple GPT” Already in use? No iMessage or FaceTime for the UK? 2nd String “X” marks the Twitter Text-only TikTok posts? AI companies make safety pledges…without Apple For The Culture There are better uses for AI, this one ain’t it The Hookup How to prevent accidental app deletion Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown More Rapid Security Response shenanigan Ads are starting to show up in AppStore 10% cash back in App Store for New Apple Card users 2nd String Netflix “moochers” can move profile to existing account Woman pleads guilty to abortion-related charges after Meta gives up Messenger convos For The Culture You’re A Mother - Keke Palmer Edition The Hookup Record in 60 fps for smoother iPhone vi...

The Lowdown Apple steps up it’s “game” with Game Porting tool update Goldman Sachs ain’t really feeling Apple Card 2nd String Twitter gets more competition as two new platforms pick up steam For The Culture The Supreme Court was busy during this “freedom” weekend The Hookup Were to download iOS and iPhone manuals Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown The simple reason why iOS 16.5.1 was NOT a ‘Rapid Security Response’ update Apple trade-in values are changing My Photo Stream feature is going away. 2nd String Check your CashApp now Volvo joins the Tesla supercharger train For The Culture Marriage and Growth - Grow together or outgrow each other? The Hookup OhSnap 3 Pro “MagSafe” phone grip Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown Apple releases YET ANOTHER important iOS security update Apple releases its first visionOS beta 2nd String Amazon adds flashy new features to its upcoming Prime Day Meta beefs up Quest VR features and performance For The Culture Black kids in STEM movement is not insulated from gender wars The Hookup…For Apple How Apple can fix “recents” view and Camera roll to accommodate images added...

The Lowdown Apple ups its DEI pledge You can finally cuss on iPhone Will you download the iOS 17 beta? 2nd String YouTube lowers monetization requirements Twitter’s new CEO finally speaks Ford and now GM team up with…Tesla For The Culture Canva AI flags Black women’s hairstyles Visit website for show note links

The Lowdown WWDC 23 Keynote Address - Initial Impression - Favorite Feature - Least Feature - What’s missing MacBook Air 15” Mac Studio & M2 Ultra Mac Pro & M2 Ultra iOS 17 iPadOS 17 macOS Sonoma watchOS 10 Vision Pro & Vision OS Visit website for show note links