
The Loop
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The Loop provides comprehensive and insightful news, editorial, and commentary on iPhone, iPod, Macintosh, associated third-party software and accessories. It brings you all the information you need on Apple and its technologies.
The Loop
2d ago
Just when you think it couldn't get any worse, Siri strikes again. Ask Siri, "what month is it?" on your iPhone and you get the reply, "Sorry, I don't understand." Apple's Siri executive held a meeting about the technology and was pretty brutal about the failings Apple has had until now. Oh yeah, Apple Intelligence is delayed, again. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and condit ..read more
The Loop
1w ago
It seems I may have been right after all—Apple is far behind in AI and now other people are realizing it too. Gruber wrote a scathing piece on Apple and its failed promises about Apple Intelligence. Apple unvieled an immersive concert experience featuring Metallica for its Vision Pro users, and Apple has officially delayed the release of the next generation Siri. Follow this podcast Show Notes:
Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino
Apple unveils immersive concert experience with Metallica for Apple Vision Pro
A New System-Wide UI Look for iOS — Let Alone MacOS, Too — Would ..read more
The Loop
2w ago
It was a big week for Apple with all kinds of new hardware announcements to fit every lifestyle and budget. We had a new iPad and a couple of models of the iPad Air; new MacBook Air M4; and the fastest Mac ever, the new Mac Studio. Follow this podcast Show Notes:
Skype is dead. Long live Skype
Fix for when your Apple TV remote stops changing the volume on your TV
M3 iPad Air
Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever
Apple reveals M3 Ultra, taking Apple silicon to a new extreme
Apple announces new M4 MacBook Air, starting at $999
Shows and movies we're watching
The Day of the ..read more
The Loop
3w ago
The iPhone 16e was announced a little while ago so Dave and I take some time to look at the features of the new device and wonder if it fills the needs of its target market. Dave gives us a tip about giving visitors to your house a QR code to join the WiFi instead of sharing or telling everyone the password. Alexa+, Amazon's digital assistant is nearly complete and ready for primetime. Follow this podcast Show Notes:
Steve Jobs' 70th birthday
Jony Ive on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs
Steve Jobs coin
Is the iPhone 16e worth it?
Passwords app and WiFi QR code
Amazon Debuts Alexa+ Generative AI ..read more
The Loop
1M ago
There is a lot to talk about this week. I suppose the biggest news is the announcement of the iPhone 16e, a new model of the budget iPhone from Apple. While it may be less expensive than other models in the lineup, it has some impressive specs, including Apple's first cellular modem. Follow this podcast LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes:
Change Desktop & Dock settings on Mac
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The Loop
1M ago
Dave and I have been running into an issue that we both have when we move a Mac Finder window around the screen. Someone out there knows the answer to why this is happening. The Apple TV is now available on Android, so we discuss if that will increase subscriptions to the service. Apple is launching another health study, one of the areas that the company has excelled i n recent years. The iPhone SE update appears to be right around the corner. Follow this podcast Show Notes:
The Apple TV app is now available on Android
New holistic Apple Health Study launches today in the Rese ..read more
The Loop
1M ago
Dave has been working on the best solution to keep his phone silent but still not miss any important calls. He thinks he has it worked out. Apple released a new app called Invites that is pretty cool. As the name implies, it lets you create invites with shared photo albums and Apple Music Playlists. It may be ten years too late, but still cool. We revisit a favorite topic this time of year, Apple's iconic Super Bowl ads and how things have changed in recent years. Follow this podcast Show Notes:
Running silent
The Universe Answered—Siri and Super Bowl winners
Introducing Apple Invites, a new ..read more
The Loop
1M ago
Dave got a new piece of ancient technology that he tells us about—a printer. Google explains why its changing the names of some pretty well known geographical places in North America, and we talk some about AI and Apple's new person they hope will be able to wrangle this beast together. Follow this podcast Show Notes:
Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in US
China’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling
Gruber on how Apple benefitted
OpenAI Alleges DeepSeek Used Its Models for AI Training
Apple Brings in New Exec to 'Fix' S ..read more
The Loop
2M ago
With the upcoming release of iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence can no longer be considered a beta, but sadly it still sucks really bad. Apple is rumored to be working on a new product to replace the HomePod and will include a screen and Apple Intelligence. Speaking of Siri, Dave and I ask it some simple questions that it gets wrong. Follow this podcast Show Notes:
Academy Award nomination list
iOS 18.3 brings two upgrades to Camera Control on your iPhone 16
On the rumored "HomePad"
Shows and movies we're watching
Collision, Acorn TV
Suspect, BritBox
De Palma, Amazon Prime
River, Amazon Prime an ..read more
The Loop
2M ago
Did you know that your iPhone has a laundry tag decoder built-in? Me neither, but Dave found it and shows us how it works. With the new season of Severance here, Apple did one of the most remarkable campaigns to a TV show ever. We often talk about security and scammers on this show, but it has hit a new level of sophistication and it is truly scary. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE ..read more