The Context Machine Podcast

Reminder: this was an “s” year for the iPhone. Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss what this means, and how iPhone XS is a solid “nuts and bolts” update. They also look at some listener feedback about headphone jacks, and discuss whether or not Siri Shortcuts will be a thing.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Business Time – Flight of the Concords
• Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 4 with Bigger Display, New Watch Faces
• Apple Unveils iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR
• iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4 First Reactions – TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-12
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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What would it take for Apple to ditch the Lightning port on iPhones? Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet explore the possibilities, and Bryan ends up convincing himself to buy Apple’s not-shipping-yet AirPower charging pad. They also ask themselves what it would take for them to want Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs, new iPad Pros, and new MacBooks. Their conclusion? It’s going to be an expensive fall.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Kanex GoPower Watch, a Flexible Portable Charger for Apple Watch
• Review: AirVinyl’s Leather AirPod Case Offers Snug and Satisfying Protection
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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Verizon recently throttled a fire department’s command and control vehicle in a pursuit of $2, and Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet have some thoughts about the propriety of such an action. They also wonder whether rumors of a new iMac mean we can start trusting Apple to update its Macs again, or if Lucy will just yank the ball away instead. They cap the show with a look at Netflix’s baby steps towards rebellion against Apple’s App Store cut for subscriptions.

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Verizon Throttles California Firefighter Bandwidth During Emergency, Demands More Money, Later Calls It ‘A Mistake’
• Mac mini Getting a Significant Update this Fall
• What We Might Get From Apple’s New Mac mini Pro
• Netflix is Testing a Way to Avoid iTunes Billing
• Apple Context Machine Facebook Group – Facebook
• Jeff’s Twitter
• Bryan’s Twitter
• Jeff’s blog: Fresh Brewed Tales
• Bryan’s blog: GeekTells

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