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Episode 286, macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever
Episode 285, watchOS 26 delivers more personalized and productive ways to stay active, healthy, and connected
Episode 284, Apple expands tools to help parents protect kids and teens online
Episode 283, Apple brings insights, ratings, and reviews from expert sources to Apple Maps
Episode 282, Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy
Episode 281, Apple introduces the 2025 Pride Collection
Episode 280, Apple celebrates Earth Day on April 22 with Limited-Edition Activity Award
Episode 279, Get Active with Apple Watch and earn your Global Close Your Rings award on April 24
Episode 278, iOS 18.4 for iPhone brings many new features and improvements
Episode 277, Lossless audio and ultra low latency audio come to AirPods Max; iOS 18.4 updates; and WWDC2025 announced
Episode 276, ‘Friday Night Baseball’ returns to Apple TV+ on March 28
Episode 275, Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip, a new sky blue color, and a lower starting price of $999
Episode 274, Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together for life’s special moments
Episode 273, Celebrate Heart Health Month by earning an Activity Award on Valentine’s Day
Episode 272, Using Apple Intelligence to summarize meeting transcripts using iPhone
Episode 271, Apple Fitness helps keep those fitness resolutions; Ring in the New Year with a new activity award
Episode 270, Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools enhancements, seamless support for ChatGPT, and visual intelligence
Episode 269, Apple’s Find My enables users to share the location of lost items with third parties
Episode 268, Apple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colors
Episode 267, Apple introduces powerful new iPad Mini built for Apple Intelligence
Episode 266, iOS18, Satellite Messaging comes to iPhone
Episode 265, Apple launches mac OS Sequoia with new and improved features
Episode 264: Apple announces Apple Watch Series 10 with many new features
Episode 263, Apple Sports is ready for the kick off of football season
Episode 262, Apple celebrates America’s national parks with an Apple Pay donation campaign and new ways to explore with Apple Maps
Episode 261, watchOS 11 brings powerful health and fitness insights, and even more personalization and connectivity
Episode 260, macOS Sequoia takes productivity and intelligence on Mac to new heights
Episode 259, Introducing Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that puts powerful generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Episode 258, New features come to Apple services this fall
Episode 257, WWDC 2024: iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever
Episode 256, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to kick off Monday, June 10 with Keynote address
Episode 255, Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android
Episode 254, Apple Watch can make your golfing better
Episode 253, Apple debuts iPad Pro with world’s most advance display, M4 chip and Apple Pencil Pro
Episode 252, Apple celebrates Earth Day highlighting progress towards climate goals and offering a fitness activity award
Episode 251, Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts
Episode 250, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 10
Episode 249, Apple announces “Friday Night Baseball” returns to Apple TV+ on March 29
Episode 248, Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts
Episode 247, Apple Sports, a new app for sports fans
Episode 246, Celebrate Heart Health Month by earning an Activity Award on Valentine’s Day; special Apple Vision Pro presentation
Episode 245, Stolen Device Protection feature available with iOS 17.3
Episode 244, Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2
Episode 243, Apple introduces spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro
Episode 242, Apple launches Journal, a new app to reflect on everyday moments and life’s special events
Episode 241, 2.6 billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end to end encryption
Episode 240, Outsmarting the ‘Porch Pirates’ by using Ring Doorbell and Deliveries Application
Episode 239, Apple Watch double tap gesture now available with watchOS 10.1
Episode 238, Apple launches 24-inch iMac with new M3 chip
Episode 237, Apple celebrates Veteran’s Day with Fitness; Activity Awards creates your achievements into beautiful magnets
Episode 236, Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value, USB-C, and choice to the lineup
Episode 235, iPadOS 17 brings new features improving versatility and personalization
Episode 234, macOS Sonoma launches with new features and improvements
Episode 233, watchOS 10 launches bringing significant new features to Apple Watch
Episode 232, Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus; Pre-orders start with deliveries arriving Friday, Sept. 22
Episode 231, USB-C 4.0 brings the best technology has to offer with new Apple devices on the way
Episode 230, America Celebrates by National Parks; Projected Apple Event coming in September
Episode 229, Apple Watches need cleaning and how Apple says to do so properly
Episode 228, Apple Card’s Savings account by Goldman Sachs reaches over $10 billion in deposits
Episode 227, macOS Sonoma brings all new capabilities and features
Episode 226, watchOS 10, a milestone update for Apple Watch, brings new features
Episode 225, Apple previews new features coming to Apple services with new operating systems
Episode 224, New software to redefine AirPods personal audio experience
Episode 223, Apple provides powerful insights into new areas of health at WWDC23
Episode 222, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to kick off June 5, 2023, with keynote address; hardware predictions
Episode 221, Apple bringing Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad
Episode 220, Apple and Google lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking by location devices
Episode 219, Apple celebrates Earth Day Saturday, April 22 with numerous special shows and events
Episode 218, Steve Jobs Archive releases ‘Make Something Wonderful: Steve Jobs in his own words’; Two Apple Activity Fitness Award events announced
Episode 217, Apple release iOS 16.4 and announces Worldwide Developer’s Conference June 5-9
Episode 216, Apple introduces ‘Apple Pay Later’ to allow consumers to pay for purchases over time
Episode 215, Apple introduces ‘Shop with a Specialist over Video’
Episode 214, Apple debuts new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus; Apple invites ‘Ted Lasso’ fans to ‘believe’ with new Today at Apple session
Episode 213, Apple announces Apple Watch Activity Challenge for International Women’s Day; and Activity Awards company creates your achievements into beautiful magnets; and reported new Apple hardware coming
Episode 212, With Apple Watch, researchers explore new frontiers in heart health
Episode 211, Apple issues critical update correcting the triggering of erroneous emergency messages and dispatches; how to enable and disable crash detection
Episode 210, New Apple Watch band, watch face launch; fitness activity award starts; and new program content celebrates Black History Month
Episode 209, It’s back… Apple’s new generation of HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence
Episode 208, Apple’s new Mac Mini M2 and M2 Pro get you into the ‘fast lane’ at an affordable price
Episode 207, Learn to Return: Apple Watch Compass to find your way and using the Backtrack feature to get back
Episode 206, Apple Fitness+ unveils new offerings; Apple Fitness Activity Award challenge continues
Episode 205, Apple ‘Rings in the New Year’ with new fitness award; Apple announces 2023 Major League Soccer Apple TV schedule
Episode 204, Use It, or Lose It—Save Your New Holiday Electronic Devices with an Uninterrupted Power Supply
Episode 203, Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative brainstorming and collaboration
Episode 202, Apple and Major League Soccer announce MLS Season Pass launching in early 2023
Episode 201, Winter sports ‘Slopes’ App offers new features for Apple Watch and Ultra winter ski and snowboarding enthusiasts
Episode 200, Emergency SOS via satellite available today on the iPhone 14 lineup in the US and Canada
Episode 199, The Best Features of iPadOS16
Episode 198, Apple launches macOS Ventura with new features
Episode 197, Apple’s ‘Take Note’ event launches next generation iPad Pro with new M2 chip and redesigned iPad in vibrant colors
Episode 196, Apple Watch Ultra field test proves value of new design, breakthrough features and improved capabilities
Episode 195, Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe; iPhone 14 Plus now available in stores
Episode 194, Emergency SOS via satellite coming soon to iPhone 14
Episode 193, Apple’s Crash Detection Emergency features on your new iPhone and Apple Watch can save your life; Explaining how they work and why they’re important
Episode 192, Apple launches new features in watchOS 9
Episode 191, Apple launches iPhones, Apple Watch Series 8, SE and Ultra, and AirPods Pro 2; Fitness+ expands to all iPhone users in 21 countries this fall with new guests and integration
Episode 190, America Celebrates National Parks with Fitness Award; Projected Apple Sept. 7 Product Event; and Operating System Updates
Episode 189, KardiaCare now works with Apple Watch EKGs improving heart healthcare
Episode 188, Turning the Apple device you have into the one you want; Apple and Major League Baseball announce September ‘Friday Night Baseball’ double-header schedule
Episode 187, Apple empowering people with their health information; Apple updates many of its Operating Systems
Episode 186, Apple Music Sessions launches live releases in Spatial Audio; Managing unwanted phone calls, messages and emails on your mobile devices
Episode 185, MacBook Air M2 orders start; Apple introduces Lockdown Mode coming to new operating systems
Episode 184, Apple and Major League Soccer to present all MLS matches around the world for 10 years, beginning in 2023
Episode 183, iPadOS 16 takes the versatility of iPad even further with powerful new productivity and collaboration features
Episode 182, Apple unveils watchOS 9 for AppleWatch delivering new ways to stay connected, active, and healthy
Episode 181, Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip at WWDC22
Episode 180, Apple unveils new Apple Watch Pride Edition bands; Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 6 with keynote address and agenda highlights
Episode 179, Apple introduces new professional training to support growing IT workforce; Ford Motor Company offers employee training
Episode 178, iPhones preparing to move to USB-C; WWDC 2022 makes final preparations to begin Monday, June 6
Episode 177, Apple’s Self Service Repair now available; Apple to feature Skywalker Studios in Star Wars ‘Behind the Mac’ episode, Wednesday, May 4
Episode 176, Apple announces International Dance Day Activity Award, Friday, April 29; Apple Fitness+ gives users ‘Permission to Dance’ with new Artist Spotlight series, curated Dance workouts, and more
Episode 175, Apple celebrates Earth Day 2022 on Friday, April 22 with Fitness Activity Award and more
Episode 174, Apple announces annual Worldwide Developers Conference; Apple introduces broadcasters and production details for “Friday Night Baseball,” beginning April 8
Episode 173, Apple Business Essentials now available for small businesses; Apple announces ‘Friday Night Baseball’ MLB coverage
Episode 172, Apple launches the first driver’s license and state ID in Wallet with Arizona and many more to follow
Episode 171, Apple introduces the most powerful and versatile iPad Air ever, available now in stores
Episode 170, ‘Peek Performance’ Apple Event launches new hardware, software, accessories and brings MLB baseball to Apple TV+
Episode 169, Apple announces spring event; Activity Challenge for International Women’s Day; and transforming Activity Awards into beautiful magnets
Episode 168, Alive-Cor launches world’s first FDA cleared credit-card-sized personal ECG, KardiaMobile Card
Episode 167, Apple announces businesses to accept contactless payments through Tap to Pay on iPhone; Apple updates AirTag and unwanted tracking
Episode 166, Apple celebrates Heart Month; new AppleWatch Activity Challenge Feb. 14; and Apple Heart and Movement Study update released
Episode 165, New AppleWatch band launches; new fitness challenge award; and Apple’s iPhone macro photo contest for ‘Shot on iPhone’ Challenge begins
Episode 164, AT&T to deliver up to 5-Gigs of internet speed in 70 cities; Apple releases Polishing Cloth cleaning instructions
Episode 163, COVID-19 Exposure Notifications: Help slow the spread of the virus with one iPhone step; Alaska joins worldwide program
Episode 162, Apple Fitness+ introduces new ways to motivate people toward their fitness goals starting Monday, January 10
Episode 161, Apple’s Polishing Cloth finally arrives along with an enlightening review
Episode 160, Apple rings in the New Year with 2022 AppleWatch Activity Award
Episode 159, Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.1 adding Apple Music Voice Plan and other features
Episode 158, Apple offers exclusive gifts to music lovers; Fitness+ will feature Prince William on Time to Walk starting Dec. 6
Episode 157, Outsmarting the ‘Porch Pirates’ using Ring Doorbell and Deliveries Application
Episode 156, SharePlay powers new ways to stay connected and share experiences in FaceTime
Episode 155, Apple honors and supports American Veterans with their programs and products
Episode 154, Streaming television to save money and enjoy your favorite entertainment
Episode 153, Apple celebrates Veteran’s Day with Fitness; Activity Awards creates your achievements into beautiful magnets
Episode 152, macOS Monterey operating system launches bringing new features; iOS 15.1 update brings SharePlay and COVID vaccination card to AppleWallet
Episode 151, Apple launches third-generation AirPods in stores Tuesday, October 26th
Episode 150, Apple ‘Unleashed’ Keynote Event highlights new powerful 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros equipped M1 Pro and M1 Max Silicon Chips
Episode 149, Apple ‘Unleashed’ Keynote Event Monday expected to bring new MacBook Pros, AirPods and macOS Monterey
Episode 148, Apple Watch Series 7 preview; preorder Friday with availability starting Friday, Oct. 15
Episode 174, Apple announces annual Worldwide Developers Conference; Apple introduces broadcasters and production details for “Friday Night Baseball,” beginning April 8
Episode 145, Apple preorders begin; Key new features of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
Episode 146, iOS 15 is now available and brings new features
Episode 144, Apple’s Sept. 14 Keynote announced; RECCO, ‘twICEme’ iPhone App uses technology to bring bike helmets to a digital level of safety
Episode 143, Apple acquires Primephonic, classical music service; first states to adopt driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet; and new changes coming to the Apple App Store
Episode 142, Apple celebrates National Parks, offering fitness award; Activity Awards creates your achievements into beautiful magnets
Episode 141, UV Light sterilization explained; Review of the versatile Ampere Cell to clean your tech devices
Episode 140, HeartWatch App adds features; Student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch expand to Canada & more US universities
Episode 139, Apple means business, personally and professionally
Episode 138, Apple launches iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack; updates operating systems
Episode 137, Using the iMovie App with iPhone to make video magic
Episode 136, AliveCor Kardia receives FDA clearance for personal ECG device for measurement of QTc Interval, a critical marker for heart safety
Episode 135, Colorful Apple Watch International Collection bands and watch faces show patriotism for upcoming Olympic Games; Apple launches public OS Beta Program
Episode 134, Using Spatial Audio on Apple Music; Apple Fitness+ releases new episodes of ‘Time to Walk’ starting Monday, June 28
Episode 133, Apple advances personal health by introducing secure sharing and new insights
Episode 132, Apple debuts iOS 15 bringing new ways to stay connected and powerful features that help users focus, explore, and do more with on-device intelligence
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