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Episode 292, Apple introduces the AirPods Pro 3, improving audio and adding new features



In this episode, we will discuss introduction of the  AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience.  AirPods Pro 3 feature a new design with incredible sound quality, the world’s best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation, exceptional in-ear fit and stability, heart rate sensing during workouts, and extended battery life.  We will cover the new features and improvements.

AirPods Pro 3 deliver unbelievable sound quality, the world’s best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation, an exceptional fit and stability, heart rate sensing during workouts, and extended battery life.
Live Translation makes face-to-face conversations easier by helping users connect even if they don’t speak the same language.
 To help Hearing Aid users in louder environments like restaurants, Conversation Boost is now automatic, adding powerful amplification with background noise reduction when enabled.

Episode 291, Introducing Apple Watch Ultra 3 with many new features and upgrades



In this episode, next week, Apple introducing Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the most advanced Apple Watch, offering even more health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features; the largest display ever in an Apple Watch; and up to 42 hours of battery life.  In this podcast we will cover the many new features and upgrades.

A new collection of bands includes a Trail Loop designed with reflective yarn along the edges, along with new colors for the Ocean Band and Alpine Loop.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the most advanced Apple Watch, offering even more health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features; the largest display ever in an Apple Watch; and up to 42 hours of battery life.
The display on Apple Watch Ultra 3 incorporates Apple’s most advanced display technology with LTPO3 and wide-angle OLEDs, making it the largest screen of any Apple Watch ever.
The new Waypoint watch face can help users navigate with a live compass, an optional satellite complication, and Night Mode.
With Messages via satellite, users can send and receive texts, emoji, and Tapbacks to friends and family — including anyone they’ve been in touch with over the last 30 days — while keeping the messages end-to-end encrypted.
Hypertension notifications on Apple Watch Ultra 3 can alert users if signs of chronic high blood pressure, or hypertension, are detected.
Sleep score is a new feature that can help Apple Watch users understand the quality of their sleep and how to make it more restorative.

Episode 290, Apple celebrates the anniversary of America’s national parks August 22-29 with an Apple Pay donation campaign, fitness activity award and much more



In this episode, next week, Apple users can celebrate the nature, history, and heritage of national parks at home or while exploring.  We will discuss highlights from Apple celebrating America’s national parks with an Apple Pay donation campaign to new ways to explore with Apple Maps as well as the availability of an activity award with stickers.

Celebrate the great outdoors and the world’s national parks. Earn this award by recording any workout of 20 minutes or more on Aug. 24.

 

 

 


Episode 288, Apple Arcade adds fun new content, including NFL Retro Bowl ’26, Jeopardy! Daily, and an exciting update to Hello Kitty Island Adventure



In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s recent introduction some new Apple Arcade games adding fun new content, including NFL Retro Bowl ’26 and the family favorite Jeopardy! Daily,  Read about these new favorites and more.

On September 4, NFL Retro Bowl ’26 launches exclusively on Apple Arcade.
Jeopardy! Daily by Frosty Pop Games.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure by Sunblink and Sanrio.
Apple plans and prices.

 


Episode 287, Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan



In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s recent introduction of AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan with incredible value.  Apple today unveiled AppleCare One, a new way for customers to cover multiple Apple products with one simple plan.

 

Apple launches AppleCare One, a new way for customers to cover multiple Apple products with one simple plan.

With AppleCare One, customers can now add eligible products that they already own.

Episode 285, watchOS 26 delivers more personalized and productive ways to stay active, healthy, and connected



In this episode, we will discuss watchOS 26 delivers more productive and personal ways to stay active, healthy, and connected. A new software design makes using Apple Watch even more helpful, Workout Buddy brings a first-of-its-kind workout experience with Apple Intelligence, and the Smart Stack and Messages are more intelligent.  We will cover these new features and a lot more.

watchOS 26 offers a new look and even more intelligence for a more personalized experience.
A new software design enables a vibrant and expressive experience that reflects and refracts content using real-time rendering, which brings even more focus to content.
The Workout app debuts the biggest update to its layout and navigation since its introduction, with four new buttons in the corners that make it easier for users to access their favorite features to customize workouts.
Apple Music can now select the best playlist for a user’s workout based on the workout type and their personal tastes. Alternatively, users can see suggestions for playlists or podcasts based on what they’ve recently listened to during that particular workout type.
Smart Stack hints offer a proactive prompt for actionable suggestions that are immediately useful. For example, a hint for Backtrack may appear when a user is in a remote location with no connectivity.
Apple Watch now supports Live Translation in Messages with Apple Intelligence, allowing incoming texts to be automatically translated into a user’s preferred language.
Notifications are now even easier to manage with a simple wrist flick gesture. When a user raises their wrist to check a notification but isn’t ready to respond, they can quickly turn their wrist over and back to dismiss the notification.

 


Episode 284, Apple expands tools to help parents protect kids and teens online



In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s announcement this week expanding tools to help parents protect kids and teens online.  Including new ways to manage Child Accounts, the ability to share a child’s age range to receive age-appropriate experiences within an app, updated age ratings on the App Store, and more.

Apple is offering more ways to help parents ensure their kids and teens have age-appropriate experiences from the moment they set up their device, with new tools that build on the parental controls already available in Screen Time and on the App Store.
Kids ages 13 to 17 will have similar age-appropriate protections enabled, including web content filters and Communication Safety, as well as more granular age ratings on the App Store.
App developers can request the age range associated with a Child Account through the new Declared Age Range API, which will help developers provide age-appropriate experiences for their users.

Episode 282, Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy



In this episode, we will discuss Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce a new feature called Sound Therapy,  Sound Therapy is a collection which leverages cognitive science and Universal Music Group’s roster of global superstars, adding subtle auditory beats to well-known curated tracks, aiming to help listeners focus, relax, and sleep.

The collection leverages cognitive science and UMG’s roster of global superstars, adding subtle auditory beats to well-known curated tracks, aiming to help listeners focus, relax, and sleep.
The Focus category is designed to support improved cognitive performance and concentration, tapping into the power of gamma auditory beats to help listeners get in the mindset to achieve optimum focus. White noise masks distracting sounds, aiming to help listeners stay in the moment.
The Sleep category is designed to encourage deeper sleep through an infusion of delta auditory beats or pink noise, which works similarly to white noise but uses natural sounds like rainfall and ocean waves.
Songs in the Relax category are made for letting go, blending and infusing in theta auditory beats to help achieve ultimate relaxation.

Episode 281, Apple introduces the 2025 Pride Collection



In this episode, we will discuss Apple introduction of the 2025 Pride Collection. Ahead of Pride Month, Apple is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper to celebrate the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities around the world.

Ahead of Pride Month, to celebrate the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities around the world, Apple is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper.
The Pride Edition Sport Band is assembled by hand from individual stripes of vibrant color that are compression-molded together, creating subtle yet striking variations.

Episode 280, Apple celebrates Earth Day on April 22 with Limited-Edition Activity Award



In this episode, we will discuss an Earth Day and the several ways you can learn and take part in Apple’s celebration of the special day, Tuesday, April 22, including a special fitness Limited-Editon Activity Award.

On April 22, Apple Watch users can earn an Earth Day limited-edition award by completing any workout of 30 minutes or more, encouraging them to get outside and stay active.