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201 - Holiday Tech News

Episode NotesJoin Michael as we discuss things like Beeper Mini, and latest technology during the holiday season.Providing FeedbackWe love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to feedback@iacast.net. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page.Find out more at https://iacast.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/iacast/fb5dc376-f5d9-450b-93af-d59434f15ab2Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3bc504 for 40% off for 4 months, and support iACast.Read transcript

200 - Past and Future of the iACast

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In this episode of the iACast, we reflect on lighthearted and entertaining moments from our show. Setting ourselves apart from other tech podcasts, we emphasize not podcasting too seriously. We plan to diversify our platforms, explore emerging technologies, and promote accessibility. Join us for valuable content and engaging discussions in future episodes.
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The iCast 8 - Scary Reactions

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In this episode, we discussed the highly anticipated M3 MacBook Pros, and the new M3 iMac The These powerful machines will be available for order at the end of November, adding to the anticipation surrounding their release.
App Picks
Marty: Dark Noise
Alisha: Canva
Taylor: Square
Michael: Buffer
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199 - Bubble Shaming

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In this episode of the iAcast, we discuss rumors of new Apple products, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, platform shaming, messaging platforms, shortcuts on iPhones and Android phones, recommended software and devices, and upcoming podcast updates. The overarching theme is respecting individual choices and staying connected to tech trends.
Picks
Angie: Concept 2 rower
Marty: NetNewsWire
Alisha: Ferrite
Michael: DEVONThink
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198 - Made By Google and Bluesky Thoughts

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In this episode, we discuss the recent Google event, highlighting the Pixel Watch 2 and its Fitbit influence. We delve into the pricing, design updates, and concerns about Google's data collection practices. We also touch on new announcements like the Pixel Buds 2 and AI features in the new Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The conversation extends to our thoughts on Bluesky, and our radio station's improved accessibility. Don't forget to subscribe and leave reviews for the podcast!
Picks
Alisha: Soundcore Motion Plus
Taylor: iACast Radio on Radio.co
Michael: Loki Season 2
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197 - Is It About to Rain

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In this episode, we discuss the American Council of the Blind National Organization embracing Mastodon and a bug in the latest iOS beta. We also talk about password managers, integrating NPUs into computer processors, on-device processing, and the costs and privacy implications of cloud storage. We touch on smart speakers and wrap up with our picks and where to find us online.
Picks
Marty: Friday Finds with Lynn
Alisha: Senheiser Profile
Michael: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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196 - Amazon and Microsoft Event Details

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On this episode of the iACast Alisha, Taylor and Michael Doise discussed the following topics.
Twitter/X owner makes statement that platform may require all accounts to become paying members
Announcements from the Amazon Event
Announcements from the Microsoft Event
Picks
Alisha: Minecraft Dungeons on Nintendo Switch
Taylor: Spotify
Michael: iPhone 15 Pro Max
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195 - iPhone Pre-Order Issues

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In Episode 195 of the iACast, we are joined by Michael Babcock, Marty Sobo, and Lynn Schneider. Michael and Marty discuss their recent work on the Unmute podcast, including their Friday finds and their thoughts on music and podcast apps. They also mention their recent live iACast show on the Apple Keynote event and the new websites for Friday Finds and Unmute. They tease an exciting announcement about the iAccessibility app. 
Moving on, we delve into leaked information about Apple's new phones, specifically the use of tetraprism technology. We express frustration with misleading titles in tech journalism and praise Apple for their transparency. We also appreciate Apple's innovative use of titanium in their products. We are particularly excited about the blue titanium iPhone and plan to do a large unboxing video. However, we are frustrated with Apple's decision not to sell standalone cases for AirPods, which forces customers to buy new buds even if they don't need to. We discuss the environmental impact of this decision and speculate about reselling the cases separately.
Next, we address conflicting rumors about lossless audio support and contemplate buying USB-C EarPods for compatibility with our Macs. We discuss the convenience of recording high-resolution videos directly to a USB-C SSD hard drive and the potential for connecting iPhones together and transferring files using the Files app. We note that the cable included with the phone is slower and explore other options for faster speeds. Additionally, we mention the ability to charge other devices with the phone and discuss the lack of quick charge capabilities.
Shifting gears, we share our own purchases and storage needs for the new phones. We discuss phone storage capacities, the pricing of higher capacity models, and the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch. We also delve into medical technologies and the potential impact of smartwatches in healthcare. We talk about the importance of checking spam folders, the upcoming features of the Apple Watch 9, and the possibility of glucose meters. We discuss the potential insurance coverage for smartwatches used for medical purposes and their role in medical monitoring and well-being.
Moving on, we share our frustrations with the iPhone pre-order process and compare the perspectives of Android users and iPhone users. We note the high demand and congestion during iPhone launches and how Apple has hired more retail staff to address this. We discuss the convenience of pre-ordering online and Michael's plan to upgrade through their carrier. We mention the preference for financing through carriers and the distinction with Apple financing. We advise listeners to do their homework and choose the best option for themselves.
We mention concerns about iOS 17 bugs and advise against early upgrading. We talk about the importance of knowing one's tolerance for problems and waiting for stability before updating. Finally, we discuss the new ringtones and alert tones in the upgrade, including the replacement of the tritone for the system alert sound. We encourage listeners to check out the new sounds, back up their data, and share our personal backup process.
We wrap up the episode by asking for listener feedback and sharing our personal picks and where to find us online. Listeners can find more information about the show at iacast.net and reach out to us via email at feedback@iacast.net. They can also follow us on Twitter at IACastNetwork and check out more great podcasts on the iAcast network at iacast.net.
Picks
Marty: Apple Keynote for September
Lynn: Friday Finds
Michael: Maestral for macOS
Michael: iOS 17 ringtones
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iACast Special - Apple September 2023 Event

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Join Michael Doise, Marty Sobo, Lynn Schneider, and Taylor Arndt as we discuss everything that was announced at Apple's September 2023 iPhone Event.
Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Ultra 2
AirPods 2 with USB-C
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Pro
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194 - September 2023 Apple Event Predictions

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In this episode of the iACast podcast, we have a group of hosts including Jeff Bishop, Marty Sobo, Lynn Schneider, Taylor Arndt and Michael Doise. We start by discussing our excitement for the upcoming Apple event and the release of new iPhones. We express differing opinions on whether we prefer the software or hardware announcements and mention the prevalence of rumors before Apple events. We then move on to discuss our hopes for what we would like to see on the new devices, including the possibility of a "one more thing" announcement.
Next, we decide to discuss non-iPhone topics first before diving into AirPods and the rumors of a USB-C case. We express our desire for a single cable to charge all our devices and discuss the possibility of waiting for the next generation of AirPods Pro. We propose the idea of buying just the case for the original AirPods Pro 2 that we already own and consider the environmental impact of releasing a new case with USB-C. 
Moving on, we talk about the potential release of AirPods 4 and discuss the features we would like to see, such as volume control and better transparency. We also speculate whether the new U2 chip will be included in the AirPod 4s or the iPhone 15/16. We mention the possibility of AirPods being able to unlock devices and discuss the potential for health-related features like temperature monitoring. We anticipate that there will be a focus on vision-related technologies and discuss the potential release of new iMacs and a new M3 chip for Macs. We debate whether a separate Mac event will be held in October and consider the possibility of an ultra version of a product. 
In the next part of the conversation, we shift our focus to the upcoming Apple Watch release. We express our hope for blood glucose monitoring to be included in the watch and discuss the lack of significant changes in the watch's performance since the 6th version. We debate whether it's worth upgrading from the 8th version to the 9th and mention the possibility of adding a button for assigning tasks or apps on the regular versions of the watch. We briefly touch on the iPhone and express our desire for longer battery life. We conclude the discussion by mentioning the upcoming Tuesday release and pondering how much money Apple will make us spend. We briefly touch on skipped iPhone models and discuss the iPhone X as the best one ever made. We briefly mention the increasing prices of iPhones and move on to discuss iOS and the possibility of changes in the HomePod.
We don't expect Apple to release any new hardware for the HomePod mini but anticipate new software and added capabilities. We describe the round shape of the mini HomePods and mention their ability to be paired. We note that Siri only speaks out of one speaker when paired. We discuss the better audio quality of the mini HomePods for movies compared to TV speakers. We also mention the possibility of a journaling app in iOS 17.1 and new Mac software releases.
Picks
Lynn: Hurricane Track Youtube channel
Jeff: OpenShell for Windows
Taylor: New apartment
Marty: HomePod Mini
Michael: Starfield
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