Bring Your Own Device

Greg returns from Ireland after he drank ridicules amounts of Guinness and Nati has a dust particle inside his MacBook Pro's keyboard. We also talk about home automation, Digital Assistants, AirPods 2nd gen rumors, and bury Windows mobile efforts (again). Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow Up Home Automation Homebridge Switcher   Topics Siri is losing its advantage over Google Assistant Nati's MacBook Pro has a dust particle… AirPods V2 AirPower is coming as well Greg predicts a few things soft launched in March Windows Phone is dead… again But UWP is doing kinda well

We are joined this week by Matt Birchler, who compares his Android experiment with Greg. We continue with Apple Watch, watchOS 5 wishlist, and the smartwatch landscape which has only 2 major players - Apple and Tizen powered Samsung Gear, going forward. Also, we talk about the HomePod, as Matt shares, his impressions and Greg explains why he bought a 2nd HomePod.   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 What’s it like being a celebrity Matt - since we last spoke your blog has been picked up quite a few times Android experiment talk: Matt talks about his Android yearly adventure Greg talks about his Android experiment HomePod talk! - sorry Nati Greg got another one. Still very positive and I’m very confident of improvements going forward HomePod's white circle saga Sonos One has this issue as

Greg talks about his first impressions from the HomePod, and we touch about the strengths and weaknesses of the device, Also we talk about the (slightly confusing) controls, superb sound quality, and Siri’s shortcomings. Also, we discuss using Apple devices in a family environment, why we trust Apple more with data related answers and the 2nd iOS 11.3 beta. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Topics HomePod reviews are in Generally, good- audio and some praised Siri Always one idiot Repair costs are high $29 for cable damage (seems to moan about this)

We talk about ML platforms, and how Facebook messenger’s chatbot failed while smart assistants won. We also discuss digital assistant and data collection. Greg ordered a HomePod and thinks that Siri should become a platform, and Nati hopes that the HomePod would push them to take Siri more seriously. We continue with the iOS 12 rumors saying that Apple is focusing on stability instead of major new features, and finish with the baffling iPhone with the 6.1” LCD screen. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow up Privacy in the age of personal assistants Apple's Privacy and data collection Steve Jobs on Privacy Surprise - Greg ordered a HomePod HomePod reviews are quite good At least most of them... Sonos cuts the price of the Sonos One after HomePod release   Topics Siri needs to become a platform  iOS Apple to focus on stability and leave out big new features Some of the iOS 12 supposed features sound like iOS 11.3 iOS blocks concept Project Marzipan is still at work iOS

Greg encounters some issues with data sync that messes his iMac. Nati's MacBook Pro returns, plus some horror stories about Apple AppStore development. Also we dive into the new things that iOS 11.3 brings (in the 1st beta), and some clues about an new iPad Pro X with FaceID. And Greg shares some of his experience and frustrations with using an Android device again, and the benefits of using the Apple product ecosystem. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Follow up Greg's Ulysses mini crisis Windows Defraging horror flashbacks Nati's MacBook Pro returns (Finally!) New MacBook Pro can't walk & chew gum at same time (watch wifi + USB = fail) PART 1 Apple AppStore development stories Topics iOS 11.3 beta iBook = Books  is there an iBook device Or just a design revamp to iBook (confirmed by Gui) New Animoji: Lion, Bear, Dragon and a Skull Privacy welcome screen Messages on iCloud ARKit 1.5 Business Chat in Messages Health Records in Health app  Videos in Apple Music and Apple New

This week, Guilherme Rambo (AKA Mr. Rambo) returns to talk about, The state of security in iOS and macOS, and the state of Jailbreaking which on iOS that rose up from the dead. We also talk about whether Apple should make their own smart-home devices, now that Alexa dominates that market. And speculate about the iMac Pro cannibalizing HomePod sales.   Special Guest: Guilherme Rambo Twitter: @_inside Rambo's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/_inside iPhreaks Podcast: https://devchat.tv/iphreaks Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow up Would Apple ever make their own in-home products? Topics The state of malware on macOS and nerd out about computer security for a bit The petition for Apple to allow downgrading devices to older iOS versions Tim Cook says users will be able to turn off iPhone battery performance throttling in future iOS update  Jailbreak talk iOS 11 Jailbreak iOS 10.3 Jailbreak

We looked at CES as a lens of what is going on in the tech scene, trying to separate the real trends from the concepts that will never ship. Also, we tried to predict how 2018 will be for Apple in various topics ranging from improving the software game, pricing and how will the lineup will look like. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Topics More issues for Mac passwords CES stuff we talked about: OnePlus data to Alibaba AT&T pulls out of Huawei deal Matias is building the wired Mac keyboards that Apple won’t Razer’s Project Linda imagines a laptop dock for the Razer Phone Predictions Greg Predictions Workflow improvements Plus-sized iPhone X New look iPhones range Price stalling Low-end iPhones and MacBook No change in Apple Watch design Nati’s Predictions iPhone SE V2 Siri V2 HomePod related HomeKit related Mac lineup continues to get updated regularly Software improvement

This week we talked about how the HomePod will be graded on the Echo/ Google Home curve, which explains it being late. Also, should tech companies be involved in global politics? and new year resolutions: meditation, improving our workflows, consuming content and using our devices less. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow up Nati sent his iPhone 6s to get the battery replaced, as it was eligible for the battery replacement program.   Topics HomePod and the competition Echo and Google Home are a popular holiday gift Does the HomePod delay hurt Apple? Tech and Politics Siri doesn't "know" what is the capital of Israel Tech should be about values, not politics. New Year resolutions Headspace - one of the best meditation apps Greg gave a free month of subscription to one of his followers Improving your iOS workflows with the Workflow app The Canvas podcast had a good series about Workflow What will Apple do with the Workflow tech/ app? How we use our iOS devices Usi

Merry Christmas ya’ll! Can a skin fix the iPhone X’s Space Grey color by turning it to Black, or fix a phone scratch OCD? Well, we don’t know. What we do know is that battery life on iPhones become a huge scandal, as Apple addressed the iPhone - battery - performance thing. Did Apple do the right thing? What’s wrong with Apple’s communication these days, and how did Apple address such issues in the past (Hint: Antenna-Gate). Also, we discuss the rumors about Apple unifying iOS and macOS development, and which platform would benefit the most, and the AirPods being out of stock for the holidays  Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Topics Battery life on iPhones iPhone X battery life is awesome  Consumer report are drunk iPhone Performance and Battery Age It began on Reddit GeekBench confirms the issue Theory connects it to the iPhone 6/ 6s battery issues fixed with iOS 10.2.1 Apple "admits" All the click baits 1, 2 Platform development unification Apple plans to combin

We sidetrack into movie land due to The Last Jedi release, but quickly return to the tech track, with Apple breaking security on HomeKit and fixing it rather quickly. And diving into security and privacy in the current day and age. Also, Windows PC on SnapDragon chips, the iMac Pro, Jony Ive returns from this Architecture leave to design actual Apple products, and the interesting and surprising acquisition of Shazam.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow up Apple bug Another showstopper of a bug iOS 11.2.1 to the rescue   Topics Apple acquires Shazam Rumored Confirmed Hound could be a great acquisition, adding some talent to the Siri team as well Jony Ive returns to manage the ID team full time Alan Dye and Richard Howarth are no longer in the Management/ leadership page The iMac Pro arrives First impressions 14 & 18 cores to arrive early next year A special black lightning cable for the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard T2 chip is real The WinCom alliance

We discuss how Apple survived the iOS/ macOS bugs apocalypse and mainly the overblown reaction to it, before diving into the Smart Home market which is led by smart speakers, concluding it's far from being a fad. Also, Greg might get an Apple TV due to Amazon's tvOS app (finally) launch, and Nati falls out of grace with Qualcomm, while Apple is developing more and more hardware/ chip components in-house.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Shoutout to MDM Deals: Fantastic deals on fantastic apps & movies     Topics iOS 11 bugs  Another date bug iOS 11.2 rushed out Bugs are nothing new HomePod and the smart home The Smart Home is not a fad Nest might be integrated into Google Amazon Videos arrives at tvOS and the TV app Finally - it’s been only 6 months Has a really nice integration with the TV app even on iOS Apple and Cellular tech Apple working with Intel for 5G modems 2018 line iPhones to have 4x4 MIMO Apple sues Qualcomm Apple is building its own power mana

Greg is sick of the Watch bossing him around even when feeling ill, as we dive into Apple's 2017 hardware line-up, discussing what we like and what could be improved, without forgetting the subjective aspects of ranting about products. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Shoutout to MDM Deals: Fantastic deals on fantastic apps & movies    Topics Apple's devices in 2017 iPhone line iPhone X Control Centre needs some work How to invoke Reachability on iPhone X iPhone 8 line - The Toyota Corolla of the smartphone industry Mac line MacBook Pro 2016/7 Fixing the MacBook Pro The best Laptop ever Why Apple Won’t Do What Marco Wants to “Fix” the MacBook Pro Jony Ive on Unibody Macs and Mac design iPad line - is having a great year Others Watch Hey Apple I need a rest But other than that, we love it Apple TV -

This week we have a special guest - Guilherme Rambo (AKA Mr. Rambo), which reveals the ludicrous prices of Apple products in Brazil. Also, Gui joins Nati as they both share their impressions of the iPhone X, before diving deep into some nerdy talk about BridgeOS and the iMac Pro which will come with an A10 SoC. Then we continue to talk about the HomePod and whether Apple's software game has taken a hit in recent years.   Special Guest: Guilherme Rambo Twitter: @_inside Rambo's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/_inside iPhreaks Podcast: https://devchat.tv/iphreaks Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Shoutout to MDM Deals: Fantastic deals on fantastic apps & movies   Follow up  iPhone X Nati's impressions (Finally!) iPhone X Will Cost Over $2,100 in Brazil iPhone X prices around the world   Topics iMac Pro and Bridge (OS) Jonathan Levin's Under the Bridge Major step for security Steve Troughton-Smith on the iMac's A10 SoC: iMac's Pro ARM processor is arm64 A10 Fusion with

We talk about Greg’s new Dutch 27” iMac 5k and why IKEA is so awesome, and continue about Qualcomm rejecting Broadcom’s acquisition offer, and the reality that most people don’t give a damn about internet speeds. Then we dive into some more thoughts about the iPhone X, while shipping time improves before the 2nd launch wave which includes Israel. Discuss the improved wireless charging iOS 11.2 brings among other stuff and give our opinions about the 2018 iPhone line rumors. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow up Qualcomm no deal at £105bn Internet speeds: https://twitter.com/natisho/status/930722765015003141 LTE coverage: https://twitter.com/natisho/status/930707706725519371 https://opensignal.com/reports/2016/11/state-of-lte iPhone X Shipping time gets better Israel to get it on the 23rd of November Horace Dediu‏'s tech and adoption phrase (By Horace himself)   Topics iOS 11.2 brings all kind of cool perks Faster wireless charging Matt tested the 7.5W charging Ne

This week we have a special guest - Matt Birchler, which joins us to talk about the his impressions of the Pixel 2 - Matt’s annual Android experiment, the experience of  using an Android device with an Apple Watch, and the Pixel 2’s shortages that come up only when using the device (hint: the camera). Also, we continue with the world’s longest follow-up about Qualcomm and talk about the iPhone X, and the Watch Series 3.   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 No doubt Nathan Wants to talk about Qualcomm! Broadcom considers acquiring Qualcomm Greg’s iPhone X impressions take 2   Topics Pixel 2 Matts opinions on Pixel 2 from an iPhone user perspective Using a squeezable smartphone Is it really a smarter device? The camera and Portrait mode The Android's ecosystem app situation iPhone X

Greg shares his initial thoughts about the iPhone X, and his overall experience from the Apple Store pick up, unboxing to the device itself. We also talk about the device itself, where the iPhone line might be heading, and how it effects the competition.   iPhone X Collection experience Apple really know how to do these things properly Unboxing nothing special, I expected a little bit more but I’m not sure what Look and feel heavier than I thought Looks amazing Fingerprints all over in seconds! so many people asked me about it Friday night it was crazy Lots of interest Most people I spoke to wanted the phone but it was too expensive or out of stock Samsung's anti-iPhone X ad Using the new form factor doesn’t change much about iOS Top heavy interactions are a pain Empty space on the bottom below the keyboard Camera Honestly, I’m a little disappointed focus takes a long time OIS on the zoom lens doesn’t make much of a difference in my opinion.

 iPhone X is about to arrive, so we talk about the early hands-on and why Apple's PR change with "Youtubers you never heard of" was a great move, instead of doing the same thing with the "traditional" tech review scene, and in general how reviews are being mostly consumed today. We also touch about Touch ID's tech, Apple's supply channel in regards to Samsung and Qualcomm. Also, we had a live quarterly earning information for Apple's amazing Q4 2016 results.    Follow up Samsung makes £4b more from iPhone X than S8 Jeff Williams "We bet the company on TSMC Apple vs Qualcomm Apple to drop Qualcomm altogether on future iPhone and iPads. Well obviously! Qualcomm sues Apple claiming they share code with Intel Some more Watch Series 3 thoughts, and how does the test is going. Greg's Preorder went smooth sailing - with a little prep work 2-3 weeks within 10 minutes 5-6 now - pretty much ‘out of stock” CPW still have ‘plenty’ of stock iPhones X supply It was (almost) always constraint iPhone X supply seem

Nati shares his amazement about Watch Series 3 speed and somehow gets Greg into an experiment with Watch orientation. We continue with Google's hardware hurdles with the Pixel 2 and Home mini devices, and share our thoughts about the fate of Essential before diving into MacBook keyboard issues and Apple's bad Mac decisions in recent years.  Finally, we conclude with iPhone X thoughts, pre-orders, and supply that might not be as tight as we all think. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho    Follow up Nati got an Apple Watch series 3 - Greg was right Google Home mini sensors disabled Topics Essential Phone price drop The smart home is their future? Pixel 2 (XL) issues Screen quality Screen burn-in 

Nati shares his great FaceTime experience,  which pulls us to rant about the state of Twitter, and why Greg lost his motivation to talk about tech. Then we follow-up on Apple Watch series 3, weekly iOS 11 releases for bug fixes, and the all of the Emoji that iOS 11.1 will bring. The main course is the Made By (Rick Osterloh) Google event and all of the new hardware Google showed on stage. Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Follow up The Verge updates their Watch Series 3 with LTE review following watchOS 4.0.1 release  Not changing the scoring or subtitle though... Topics Greg losing his motivation to talk about tech Twitter and social media iOS 11 Weekly releases of point point bug fixing releases. iOS 11.1 to bring new emojis! 3D Touch app switcher/ multitasking is back in beta 2   Made by Google event Google Home mini & Max Voice (voice) Match is a really big feature Going after the Echo dot with the mini at a $49 price point “Created the fabric”... soooo many design BS.

We discuss everything that Greg got for his birthday and returned and the impressions about the new Apple products (but not the Apple TV 4K). Then we dive into Apple's privacy stance, how they are increasing the data they collect without compromising privacy and finalize with Apple's services and how bad they aren't.   Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow-up Apple Watch Series 3 Greg's Series 3 impressions Apple Music doesn’t stream over LTE on Apple Watch until next month, something they forget to mention in adverts Fitbit Iconic Returned iPhone 8 Plus ☹️ Topics High Sierra released Apple shifts Siri and Spotlight search from Microsoft’s Bing to Google on iOS and macOS Apple starts collecting browsing data in Safari using its differential privacy tech It’s for crappy websites trend detection Apple’s Privacy Collecting data without compromising privacy Apple has been collecting data for Services and Siri for a while Differential Privacy Apple acquires Regaind for co