Bring Your Own Device

Greg complains about Carphone Warehouse that stole his money before we compare summer conditions in Israel and the UK. We tried to find some positive things with the new MacBook Pros - a solid upgrade - that continues the controversies around the MacBook Pro line, and how messy is Apple's entire laptop line. In addition, we talked about the iPhone line front glass leaks,  John Giannandrea taking over Apple's AI/ML and Siri teams as the last Siri co-founder leaves Apple, and Huawei's ambitions to become the world's 2nd biggest smartphone manufacturer.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up The new MacBook Pros That quieter keyboard could be actually more reliable How quiet is the new keyboard Seems that it is supposed to be more reliable Confirmed? Full teardown A thermal corner on the i9 variants? Topics The front glass of the new iPhone line leaks A new AI/ Siri VP That Guy from Google Last Siri co-founder is leaving Apple Huawei to become 2nd biggest sma

We are joined by Matteo Doni who takes us through a trip of some obscure Android devices, as we talk about what is going on in the Android ecosystem of manufacturers and brands. In addition, we touch on the iPhone SE and the 4" form factor, the rumors of the bezel-less iPad Pros, and the new MacBook Pros.   Special Guest: Matteo Doni Twitter: @Todoleo Tech Travel geeks: https://www.techtravelgeeks.com Matteo Doni's web site: http://www.matteodoni.com Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Topics Obscure Android phones just for Matteo Doogee S50  The Vivo Apex goes to ridiculous measure to avoid having a notch Android design to incorporate it into the OS The rise of the niche Android brands Relying on Google and Android and USPs The iPhone SE and the iPhone 5c Apple to discontinue iPhone X & iPhone SE this fall A bezel-less iPad Pro More evidence for that About some functional design Where do tablets fit in bigger phones and 2-in-ones PCs New MacBook Pros Are targeting

We start with a disciplinary hearing, as Nati has escaped (again...) from the jaws of being fired, by confusing Greg with silliness. We also talk shortly about the state of the iOS/watchOS/macOS betas, before discussing some of the upcoming iOS device lineup rumors. Other topics are about Microsoft's foldable Surface device, will foldable devices become the mobile end-goal?, and Apple overhauling their Maps infrastructure.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up Upcoming iPhone lineup New video shows 2018 iPhone dummy devices Grey, White, Blue, Red and Orange iPhone 6.1” Apple has new 18W chargers  More evidence that a Face ID iPad Pro is coming   Topics Hardware vs Software Is it me or does mobile CPU speed improvements are starting to slow down YoY Software is the new hardware Microsoft has a "secret" pocket Surface device Is the Courier revived? Or maybe not...  Samsung is working on a similar ‘foldable’ device Apple is rebuilding its Maps from the ground up

After some issues, we start the podcast talking about the Fifa world cup and sports in general and somehow end up in Star Wars territory. Then we pivot into the 2019 iPhone line and the odd 6.1" iPhone, before moving to discuss Apple Watch bands, the fact that Apple acknowledged the issues in the MacBook keyboards and the interesting 2019 audio line that Apple is rumored to unveil. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up Apple didn’t quietly give us anything. They took away the modern buckle He’s alive!!! Ming-Chi Kuo spills some details about the 2019 iPhone line   Topics Apple acknowledges MacBook keyboard issues Two Keyboards at a Bar You can get a refund if you paid for a new battery on affected iPhone 6/6s Apple plans AirPods 2nd gen + HomePod 2nd gen + Over the Ear headphones for 2019 Whats next for Apple? Why USB-C headphones aren’t, and likely never will be, mainstream

We talk about Nati's visit to London, and to the Facebook developer game summit. Nati also bought a HomePod so of course, we have to talk about it... In addition, we talk about USB-C on iPhones, USB-C as a whole and wireless charging. Also, new Watches, Apple's recent habit of announcing products too soon, and some iOS/watchOS/ macOS beta experience.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up Nati's London trip Cellular connection in London iPhone + Apple Watch + AirPods = navigation magic Facebooks game platform strategy Nati bought a HomePod! Topics The USB-C rumors are back I was told about this in 2016! Apple 2019 iPhone likely to support USB-C Apple considered removing the Lightning connector altogether Gui found new watch models reference in iOS 12 beta Announcing products too soon

A trippy start to the show discusses our intent to move to FaceTime, names, and logos of products and brands, and what would have happened if Apple kept its original logo, and what if Apple's next endeavor is cyders. We jump to talk about Nati's trip to the UK for a Facebook developer summit and dive into platforms, AI and ML, and the way that education is transforming in the age of information. Then, we talk about the Mac and the iPad - should or could they get updated more often, and why there is a place for both devices.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up You’re going to Facebook! Facebook and platforms ML/ AI and education   Topics Where are the new Macs? Have class action suits caused issues with improvements Can’t admit a fault or start a recall if there is nothing to offer as a replacement  What could they do to improve the keyboard? Do we need new iPads every year? Most improvements are software Current chip is ridiculously powerful What do you think about the

The WWDC show! Greg and Nati talk about the subjects they cared about from the WWDC keynote and announcements.    Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Topics WWDC - WWDC in 14 minutes iOS 12 thoughts Do Not Disturb - The cool morning lock screen Performance Cleaned UI Notifications Screen time Siri + Shortcuts Is this what will save Siri? Currently, Shortcuts are in the settings ARKit New apps and app revamps Voice memos News Stocks Measure Apple Books Animoji and Memoji watchOS 5 thoughts Auto workout detection and ending Walkie-Talkie Compete with friends Freaking buggy! MacOS Mojave thoughts  Just don’t call it Marzipan (Sneak Peak) Dark mode Mac App Store

Greg gives a few hints about a secretive new job interview, just before we announce that we WON'T GIVE ANY WWDC PREDICTIONS. However, each shares something he wants to see, and a wild thing that won't happen. We also talk a bit about GDPR, what a massive headache it is, and why most companies are not GDPR compliant. In addition, we talk a bit about the Apple Watch, Essential's rumored demise and the rumors about the 2019 iPhone line screen tech.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Topics  GDPR What's GDPR Marcel Freinbichler times major sites with and without trackers The Apple Watch Surprising market use case A miserable comparison to AirPods by Quartz Leads the smartwatch market So long Essential 2019 iPhone line will all have OLED screens

Daryl Baxter joins us again, to tell how it's going with the Outpost podcast as Nati tricks Daryl and Greg to talk about the iPad instead of Google. We also talk about the iPhone SE rumors, computing and biometrics and what the heck is going on with Twitter and 3rd party clients.   Special Guest: Daryl Baxter Twitter: @darylbaxter Outpost: http://darylbaxter.com The Outpost Podcast: The Outpost Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up Nati won the upload audio race (again) More SE leaks   Topics Do we need a PadOS? I can’t believe we are STILL talking about embedded fingerprint scanners  iPhone X and iPad Pro win display award Twitter API talk new Tweetbot for Mac 

Matt Birchler joins us to talk about "Micro Podcasts", and dive into Google I/O talking about: How good has Google Assistant became, what are the social implications? surprisingly Assistant still takes some cues from Siri, can we trust Google News, Nati's favorite: Android P, and more.   Special Guest: Matt Birchler Twitter: @mattbirchler BirchTree: https://birchtree.me The BirchTree Podcast: http://birchtree.libsyn.com/ Today's Forecast app: https://forecast-app.com Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up Nati’s upload speed is sooooo fast!   Topics Micro Podcasts Google I/O Assistant  Google Assistant gets improved voices - Just like Siri… Assistant just gets better (continuous conversation and multiple actions) - Not like Siri… Pretty Please… WDYT Dad? Assistant in Google Maps - Just like Siri? Google Duplex

Nati moves into his house which marks a year of making BYOD Podcast! For the anniversary Greg and Nati talk about what they have learned during the last year, a bit about their recording equipment, and what have changed about their view about Apple. Also we talk about some interesting tidbits from Apple's earning call, and how do we feel about Apple's exit from the router market (hint, we don't care).  Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up Nati finally finished building (not by himself of course) his house!

Timothy Buck joins Nati to discuss about product management and companies incentives. Also, we discuss about Apple's iPhone strategy and how the iPhone SE and the iPhone X impact it, as gateways to Apple's ecosystem and the overall direction of the iPhone line going forward. In addition, Timothy gives his opinion about the place of the Mac in Apple's product line.   Special Guest: Ben Basche Twitter: @TimothyBuckSF Medium: https://www.timothybuck.me/writing/ Unco podcast Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 (Was actually off to save the world) Nati Shochat - @natisho   FollowUp First Look at new SE Topics Apparently, the iPhone X is ‘dead’? Several suppliers cut Samsung orders cut Too expensive? 8 million produced in Q2 Tim Cook says there would be compromises if they merged Mac and iPad

Ben Basche joins us with a eulogy for his lost iPad Pro, as we talk about leaks and Apple's culture of secrecy through the lens of story-telling. We also dive into Apple's latest struggles with software quality,  the value of the company's services and the power of ecosystems and how they evolve from the DNA of a company.   Special Guest: Ben Basche Twitter: @basche42 Medium: https://medium.com/@basche42  Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   FollowUp Gold iPhone X appears at FCC New SE Topics Leaked memo calling out leakers Apple’s lack of SW innovation iOS notifications Bugs in iOS MacOS stagnancy  Concentration on other things project marzipan Services Apple news  Finding my tribe: a love letter to Twitter

Nati is trying to teach his dog to do the dishes, without success and Greg is doing some microphone acrobatics, as we talk about iTunes not being killed, why every change Twitter is doing gets so much criticism, (PRODUCT)RED iPhones, and smartphones getting an increasing amount of multiple camera lenses. Also, we talk about Android manufacturers lying about security updates. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up No follow up this time 

We play with the idea of AI taking over pro applications, just before we discuss Apple’s recent push in AI with new key hirings, and when will these moves bear user-focused fruits. Also, we try to understand Apple’s latest iOS development schedule as WWDC is around the corner, whether Apple’s Mac Pro announcement timing is good or not, the rumors about Apple going the ARM way with the Macs by 2020, and what the heck is going on with developers and Watch apps. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Topics Apple hires Google’s A.I. Chief Apple is hiring more engineers to work on Siri Breaking! New Mac Pro coming 2019 shaped by ‘pro workflow’ team Apple to use it's own Chips/ CPUs in Macs by 2020 Intel's move to AI Instagram pulls its Apple Watch app

Greg is messing with his setup just before the show (again). But that doesn’t stop us from discussing the Apple education event which was boring because of us, and the story Apple tried to tell and how the Pencil fits in. We also talk about event storytelling, and whether Apple’s efforts will help them to regain the education market. We ramble for a while about Apple Watch bands before going into Facebook’s shady privacy policies, how will the China-US relationship affect Foxconn acquisition of Belkin and what would you do with a 512GB smartphone.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Topics Apple event quick roundup They have ruined the Sport Loop colors

We ranked our favorite Apple products from the last 5 years, which seems to be a bit controversial. Also, we talk about Apple doubling down on owning the core tech of their devices, and how Chinese Android vendors are trying very hard to showcase advanced tech, but eventually go with the heard.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up AirPods Vlad likes AirPods How would Apple improve the AirPods with a 2nd gen? Topics 5 best Apple products you have purchased over the last 5 years         Greg's picks /Nati's picks AirPods        / AirPods Why Hasn’t Samsung Ditched the Headphone Jack Yet? iPhone X      / MacBook Pro Apple patented a keyboard that can’t be defeated by crumbs iPad Pro       / Apple Watch S3 HomePod     / iPhone X iPhone 7      / iPhone 7 Apple and micro-LED Apple wants to make its own microLED screens The Cook doctrine What's microLED? Apple acquires LuxVue in 2014 Running forward with tech Chinese Android vendors are beefing up the game

Gui (AKA Mr. Rambo) returns and pushes his luck again about his MacBook Pro's keyboard, and revealed that Apple has a special way to calibrate 3D Touch on iPhone screens. Also, Greg and Gui talk about the HomePod experience and AirPlay bugs, which takes us discussing Siri - as a failed software project. In addition, we talk about Apple's next events: WWDC and the education March event, and Nati exploads about Apple's review process, as Gui helps with some "App Review therapy".   Special Guest: Guilherme Rambo Twitter: @_inside Rambo's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/_inside iPhreaks Podcast: https://devchat.tv/iphreaks Stacktrace Podcast: https://stacktracepodcast.fm Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up Gui wants to talk about his adventures with his HomePod Siri and Alexa Report: Siri team didn’t learn about HomePod until 2015, after Amazon Echo debuted “It was supposed to be a way to orchestrate the internet through conversation.” Echo follow up mode Inaudi

We start with a non-follow-up (not on the list) about the Galaxy S9 and Samsung fans, bringing positivity to the world (via neural hacking), before diving about new iPad rumors, a cheaper MacBook Air  and Watch apps.    Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up More talk about overly critical bias New iPads look more likely than ever Face ID - do we want to talk about this again? A new iPad Pro - with a slimmer bezel and no home button and the “Face ID” function in the June-ending quarter   Topics A cheaper MacBook AirWatch apps Gruber wants to get rid of Apple Watch Apps This shows a larger bias at work with ‘old school’ tech journalists This is a response to Marco post

Greg’s raspberry pie and (expanding) home automation setup still works well, so we talked about the rumors about the 2018 iPhone line, and the baffling cheap(ish) entry-level iPhone X-looking, big-screened device. Before going into MWC and the new notch trend, from Android vendors blindly copying the iPhone X’s notch without a good reason. Also, Nati can’t stop praising Samsung