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#819: The User Interface at 60 MPH
October 19th, 2025 · 86 minutes
The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience.
#818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang
October 12th, 2025 · 102 minutes
Everyone's favorite engineer-turned-blogger returns to the show to discuss the state of iPhone cases, the argument for LLMs, and his go-to automation tools — and why Shortcuts on the Mac isn't one of them.
#817: macOS Tahoe, visionOS, & watchOS 26
October 5th, 2025 · 86 minutes
From Liquid Glass to a stronger Spotlight, macOS Tahoe reshapes the Mac. Spotlight now remembers your clipboard and taps into App Intents, while Apple’s apps gain updates to match their mobile counterparts.
#816: iOS & iPadOS 26
September 28th, 2025 · 80 minutes
iOS and iPadOS 26 bring many changes, including Liquid Glass, updated first-party apps, and new multitasking features for iPad users. This week, the guys talk through these changes and share impressions of Apple's latest iPhones, AirPods, and Watches.
#815: Automation Update with Sal Soghoian
September 21st, 2025 · 67 minutes
While Stephen is busy with the Podcastathon, Sal Soghoian joins David to talk about the state of automation and the best way to get started with automation in 2025.
#814: The iPhone 17 Event
September 10th, 2025 · 88 minutes
Just hours after Apple's iPhone event, David and Stephen gather their notes and thoughts to discuss the company's latest hardware.
#813: Spending All Our Time Saving Things
September 7th, 2025 · 76 minutes
On this feedback episode, the guys talk about backing up iCloud data, read-it-later services, automation trigger conflicts, travel tech, converting Markdown, the No List, and a lot more.
#812: AV & Vibe Coding with Tyler McRae
August 31st, 2025 · 84 minutes
Tyler McRae joins the program to talk about the role of AI in coding and his work in the world of church AV and technology.
#811: Apple in Education with Steve Benner
August 24th, 2025 · 77 minutes
Apple has been in the education market for decades, and over that time, Apple's position and offerings have significantly changed. This week, educator Steven Benner joins the show to talk about how his school district is using Apple gear in the classroom.
#810: Unlocking PowerPhotos with Brian Webster
August 17th, 2025 · 70 minutes
Brian Webster is the developer behind Fat Cat Software, home of PowerPhotos. The Mac app gives users a wide range of extra controls and tools to manage their Photos library. This week, he chats with Stephen and David about the app and its features.