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Welcome to Episode 168 of the snobOS Podcast!  The Lowdown:  iPhone 14 Leaks? Satellite connectivity (emergency services) Faster USB 3.0 Lightning connector (Pro model) Notch replaced by “hole punches” for sensors/camera Fired Apple Whistleblower can’t quit her Mac 2nd String:  Google FINALLY drops Switch to Android app Charging hardware no longer included with Tesla purchase Tesla...

The Lowdown:  WWDC 2022 dates announced Apple’s App Tracking Transparency crackdown estimated to cost Facebook another $13 billion in 2022 Apple AirTags Are The Secret Sauce In New Samsara Tag Smart Carry-On 2nd String:  Twitter will finally let you ‘unmention’ yourself in tweets Meta wants half your metaverse revenue as it decries Apple’s 30% App Store cut For the Culture:  Twitter...

Welcome to Episode 166 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple to rent iPhones ? Apple iPhone Key makes it to Kia & Genesis models OG iCloud users awarded $14.8m class action settlement 2nd String: Get an NYC taxi on Uber? WhatsApp users may see iMessage reactions too For The Culture: Pastor “complains” about un-housed people with iPhones The Hook Up: Scannable app - Best iPhone document sca...

Welcome to Episode 165 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple’s Digital Driver’s Licenses go live in Arizona. Apple Card goes international with Credit Kudos acquisition . Apple’s iCloud services goes down (again) ? 2nd String: Microsoft confirms LAPSUS$ hack .  For the Culture: She Did That - Camille Hearst. SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson No Hookup this week.&n...

Welcome to Episode 164 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: iOS 15.4 Dropped Apple Park evacuated 2nd String: Instagram Parental Controls roll out in US Microsoft makes Office 365 “remote friendly” For The Culture: Women’s History Month segment ‘She Did That’ - Kathryn Finney Ralph Lauren’s new HBCU fashions The Hook Up: iOS 15.4 Universal Control Work Between Mac & iPad seamlessly Be sure to L...

Welcome to Episode 163 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We recap Apple’s ‘ Peak Performance ’ Event: Friday Night Baseball coming to Apple TV+ New iPhone 13 colors Upgraded iPhone SE M1 Ultra chip reveal Studio Mac (Mini) and Studio Display reveal New iPad Air reveal 2nd String: Spotify & Discord outage (Google Cloud’s fault) For the Culture: Women’s History Month segment She Did That’ - Dr...

Welcome to Episode 162 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: FaceID is the future for iPhone No under-screen TouchID or front-facing cameras Apple Stores drops customer mask requirement Apple will no longer require customers to wear masks in a number of Apple stores across the US, including in Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, and other states that have recently dropped local mask man...

Welcome to Episode 161 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: Apple Event Reportedly Scheduled for March 8 NY AG issues AirTags warning 2nd String: Worse than we thought: Spotify 's deal with Joe Rogan is reportedly worth at least $200 million IRS requiring face scan to file taxes, but backtracks after uproar For The Culture: Teching While Black: Angie Jones 1st Black Female Java Champion (there are...

Welcome to Episode 160 of the snobOS Podcast! The Lowdown: We talk Apple is turning iPhones into POS machines , more benefits for Apple retail employees, and should Apple buy Peloton . 2nd String: We talk Twitter’s 2FA service is snitching on users . For The Culture: We talk Tech-ing While Black: Vanessa Wyche and NBC and Leslie Jones . The Hook Up: We talk how to swipe on URL bar to switch betwee...

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...