Bring Your Own Device

This week we talked about geo-economy and tech, device global release schedules, and tech companies such as Amazon, Google and Apple's priorities. Also, we discussed e-commerce, price sensitivity for premium brands, Apple's management structure, design-lead problems, and CEO's responsibilities. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Show Notes: Tim Cook's chat with Marc Benioff Tim Cook shows Trump Apple's Texas factory Jony Ive officially leaves Apple Several members of the design team have left Apple in the last few years Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands Tim Cook on Apple - China relationships

Dave joins us to talk about routers, and the new MacBook Pro 16", as we went on the configuration options with the intention to spend Dave's money. In the process, we answered the question of how Gates surpassed Bezos to be the richest man (again), talked about charging with USB-C vs MagSafe, keyboards, and what the Tx chips mean for Hackintosh machines. Special Guest: Dave Nott Twitter: @_davenott Dave's blog Hosts Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Bill Gates tops Jeff Bezos as richest person in the world MacBook Pro 16" configurator MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO X REVIEW: HEARTBREAKER Microsoft delays Surface Earbuds until next year  

Nati gives his thoughts on the AirPods Pro. Also, we talked about the new MacBook Pro 16" and our laptop preferences, which features we'd like to see trickling down the MacBook line, our thoughts about the Moto RAZR 2019 before finishing with AR glasses and computing on our faces. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow up: Some MORE AirPods Pro thoughts Show Notes: SoundGuys AirPods Pro review Xiaomi AirDots Pro The 16” MacBook Pro is here Schiller interviewed by Jonathan Morrison Brings back the good old keyboard mechanism Apple's MacBook Pro 16" introduction video The Motorola RAZR is back Apple's AR plans are a 2022 and 2023 thing

We both bought Pro stuff in the last week: Nati got the Powerbeats Pro and Greg got the AirPods Pro, so we shared our thoughts about them and the rest of the earphones market. Also, we talked about Photoshop for iPad, what is Adobe's strategy with this move and the difficulties of making software platforms, why did Greg quit the iPad, Outlook beta for Mac and Google acquiring Fitbit. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow up: Powerbeats Pro thoughts AirPods Pro thoughts Show Notes: Why our brains love music with bass Photoshop for iPad is here Greg quits the iPad Greg has the new Outlook update on Mac Google acquires Fitbit Google also acquired some tech from Misfit/ Fossil

Nati gets ready to move to Wintertime and Greg is content with his Galaxy Fold video (which you should watch!) and how video reviews have become longer. Also, we talked about the iPhone SE 2019 edition, AirPods Pro, whether the Beats Solo Pro are the rumored Apple headphones and the fact that there is no October event. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow up: My video https://youtu.be/i1mVtJ4oVhQ Show Notes: Trump claims that the button is better than the swipe AirPods Pro case AirPods Pro icon in iOS 13 beta Beats Solo Pro The W1 Conundrum - Greg Morris No October event  

Greg gives his impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, in Samsung's London concept store. We also talked about Made by Google event, the Pixel 4, Google and Amazon taking over the smart home via routers while Apple exited the router market, the Chromebook Go, and the rumored AirPods Pro.  Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Google Pixel 4 impressions Google keeps adding Pixel features it claimed it didn’t need Google's Project Soli: The tech behind Pixel 4’s motion sense radar Apple's HEIC format is better for Google and for iPhone users Pixel Buds 2: The lowdown on Google's new 'floating' wireless earbuds for 2020 How the Pixelbook Go compares to other Chromebooks AirPods Pro launching really soon Apple Introduces $300 Beats Solo Pro Headphones With Noise Cancellation, Fold-to-Power, and More

Greg tries to sell his Galaxy Note 10, and we both end up talking about our iPhone 11 Pro. We also talk about upgrading to Catalina, some impressions (spoiler: it's fine) and how Apple could have made the transition better. Also, the Essential Gem weird take on the smartphone use case, The Google Pixelbook Go leak and iOS 13.2 beta 2.  Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Android devices and value over time macOS Catalina Monzo tone of voice Google Pixelbook Go Rubin shows the Essential Gem The Essential Gem Essential Gem software clues Nati's iOS 13 software quality suspicions

Greg's Powerbeats Pro are broke, and Nati gets an iPhone 11 Pro. So we talked about our iPhone 11 Pro impressions, what the heck is Deep Fusion now that it's available in 13.2 beta 1, and iPhones cameras. Also, we talked about the Microsoft Surface event and mainly about the Neo and Duo. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: iPhone 11 and 11 Pro are more popular than expected Greg's issues with Reminders Deep Fusion vs Smart HDR The Surface Neo The Surface Duo Don't call the Surface Duo a phone The new Surface Earbuds

Greg returns to be Nati's blue bubble buddy, AND a 4 out of 5 Apple device Pro! We talked about Greg's impressions from the Series 5 Apple Watch and watchOS 6, the iPhone 11 Pro, missing 3D Touch, and our initial impression of Apple Arcade.   Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Apple Series 5 has the same CPU as the Series 4 Apple Watch Series 5 battery test: 50 miles with an always on display watchOS 6: the BirchTree review Nati's new favorite Nike watch face Order checks for Apple's new iPhone bode well: analysts iPhone 11 Pro review: the BEST camera on a phone iFixit’s iPhone 11 Pro Max teardown finds higher-capacity battery, 4GB of RAM iPhone 11 Pro may have extra 2GB of RAM devoted to the camera Andy reviews Apple Arcade games

This week we talked about the Apple September event, in the order of the things that Greg is interested in them/ likely to buy. We also tried to answer why does the iPad Air exist in a world with the new iPad, will Apple Arcade become an incentive for Apple TVs, with what does Apple TV+ compete, and is the iPhone Pro actually "Pro." Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Apple's September event

Summer has ended so we are chilling our way into the Apple September event, coming to term with an "iPhone Pro" name. We talked about the iPhone design vs Samsung phones designs, and what it means to design (hardware) a big smartphone in 2019. Also, what it means to upgrade outside of Apple's ecosystem, camera innovations interests, and iOS stability importance. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Apple's September event date confirmed Greg's thoughts on Samsung out designing Apple iOS 13.1 beta comes before iOS 13 is released Apple patent hints at wireless charging for boxed gadgets

Nati tries to explain the connection between the Israeli summer and Terminator 2, while Greg prepares to his summer vacation. We also talked Apple Watch Series 5, iPhone 11 "Pro", iPad and AirPods rumors. How an iPad Pro like iPhone Pencil will be a failure, and services prices and value. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Apple Watch Series 5 leaked photo Apple’s fall device lineup Bloomberg rumors/report Apple registers six new Apple Watch models in Eurasian database ahead of announcement next month iPhone 11 Pro with Pencil rumors Apple Arcade will be $4.99 Apple TV+ will be $9.99 Apple's 'The Morning Show' will reportedly be one of the most expensive TV series in history, costing $150 million per season

Nati manipulates greg to talk about Qualcomm, before we talk about iPhone names, agree that "Pro" is not suitable for iPhones, and talk about Apple's brands. We also talk about the options that Titanium and Ceramic bring to the Apple Watch, What is the best foldable smartphone form factor, critical thinking and objectivity even about beloved brands and products as a whole, and some iOS 13 beta 7 updates.   Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Rene Richie on an iPhone "Pro" iOS 13 leaks Apple's September event that will be on the 10th New Titanium and Ceramic Apple Watch Mate X is release is delayed. Again... MKBHD reviews the Flex Pai Is iOS 13 location restrictions anti competitive?  Apple and Spotify are reportedly in talks to let Siri play your Discover Weekly

This week we talk about Apple Card's features as tools to manage household/personal budget, opinions and responsibilities. Also, we talked about the Note 10 that Greg bought, Nati's mixed feeling about Samsung, what will make an iPhone worth the PRO moniker, and iPad Pros with multi-cameras. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Intro stuff: Outlander site The Great Hack Show Notes: Apple Card launches Greg's opinion about having your opinion Apple Pay transaction volume and new user growth outpacing PayPal, Tim Cook says Galaxy Note 10 iPad Pro tripple camera rumors Reliable Twitter leaker suggests Apple to name iPhone 11 ‘Pro’ Samsung quietly deletes ads mocking Apple removing the headphone jack from the iPhone

This week we rant about Mail.app on iOS 13 beta, video streaming geographic restrictions, Apple earnings, the issue with the current iPhone line and smartphone price elasticity. In addition Nati is filled with sudden awe for the iPad Pro, macOS Catalina's new security impacts 3rd party software, cloud services and the Pixel 4 gimmicks. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Six serious ‘zero interaction’ vulnerabilities found in iOS; one not yet fixed Greg's response Apple has pushed a silent Mac update to remove hidden Zoom web server watchOS 5.3 and iOS 12.4 will restore Walkie-Talkie service after Apple Watch vulnerability discovered Apple earnings macOS Catalina's new security impacts 3rd party software Google Pixel 4 will have Face ID and support hand gestures

Greg got an iMac Pro and Nati broke his iPhone X back

This week we followed up with some MacBook stuff, before going into Apple's defensive moves in podcasts, podcasts getting shorter, media subscriptions, emoji and some iOS 13 beta 4. We also babaled about camera equipment, watching TV together, and gaming. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Follow-Up: MacBook Pro scores even improve single core performance - panic over! Geekbench numbers Hands on: The 2019 MacBook Air is a bargain, but SSD speeds fall Show Notes: Apple disability emoji Apple Plans to Bankroll Original Podcasts to Fend Off Rivals Social media and depression Podcasts are getting shorter

This week, Greg removes the metal plates from his shoulder, retiring from his cyborg gig. Also, we talked the future of cyborg humanity, iOS 13 beta 3 take 2. We also talk the new MacBook refresh, using the iPad Pro instead of a mobile computing, iPad plus external displays, the 10.2" iPad rumours, Face ID, and Sony. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Show Notes: Apple releases a second iOS 13 beta 3 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro updated Apple discontinues the 12" MacBook The 16" MacBook Pro The 10.2" iPad Apple tauts that Face ID is more secure than Touch ID

Greg and Nati talk about read receipts in messaging apps, FOMO and "quick reply" anxiety in the context of real interaction vs virtual interactions. We also talk about people moving the responsibility of using tech devices to the manufacturers. In addition, iOS 13 beta 3, using an iPad Pro with a keyboard, why did Apple move to the butterfly mechanism, and what will "Desktop class browser" do the iPads apps. Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho Show Notes: “We’re in the business of staying out of yours.” Turn on message read receipts, you cowards Russel Holly on read receipts Push Back Slow Conversations FaceTime Attention Correction" in iOS 13 beta 3 Xiaomi’s Mimoji Xiaomi Accidentally Uses Apple Video to Advertise Controversial Mimoji Phone Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro

Greg doesn’t give a shit that Jony Ive has left Apple, so Nati tries to bore him with discussing Ive’s departure. We also talk about English weather, Apple management, Huawei's Android issues, being a product manager and what the hell is the difference between UI and UX.   Greg Morris - @GR36 Nati Shochat - @natisho   Show Notes: Jony Ive to form independent design company with Apple as client Inside Apple's Long Goodbye to Design Chief Jony Ive Ive's first on-stage Apple keynote appearance Eddy Cue talks TV and not falling asleep in meetings Trump and Huawei Kuo on 2020 iPhones: 5.4-Inch and 6.7-Inch Models With 5G, 6.1-Inch Model With LTE, All With OLED Displays