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Simon followed through… with dropping one of the tech giants and gives us an update on living an “alternative” lifestyle. Mark discovers Amazon Prime Reading and we talk how to use the internet without the eyes of the Government’s “snooper’s charter” bearing down on you. PLEASE Share the show on the social medias. It’ll be nice to get some feedback as it’s been a while. On this week’s show: Apple patented (and made) a pizza box to rid your life of soggy crust - Engadget Simon's Thought Experiment goes to the real world. Proton Mail - Free secure email Amazon Prime Reading Apple’s iPad mini might not be long for this world - the internet UK Government’s “snooper’s charter” gets a little more scarier VPN Clients for Mac and iOS.Tunnel Bear Hotspot Shield Nemo's Hardware Store Ezquest USB C to USB 3 Female Mini Adapter with Anodized Aluminum Sleeve – $15 U.S. Kanex USB C USB Adapter 8.25 Inches – $20 U.S. Macally 4 Port Portable USB 3 Hub – $30 U.S. Show Support EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more at EssentialApple.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

None of us are feeling too great this week so we muddle through and discuss more Microsoft, that cyberwar attack, a new watch case and in what order would we drop the big the big tech 5. On this week's show. More on using a Surface Massive “cyber attack” which isn't - it is just another ransomware “gone bigly” Simon's impression of the Catalyst Case for 42mm Apple Watch Series 1 | Catalyst Lifestyle protective cover. Dropping the big 5 Tech giants - The New York Times Nemo’s Hardware Store (27:50) Kanex Premium DuraFlex Lightning Cable - Not yet available on Amazon UK WOW-SOUND - The ultimate outdoor, portable speaker | Indiegogo E.LUMEN Multi-functional 3W LED Flashlight | Renogy Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In a week when 'Uncle Tim' talked to Jim Cramer of Mad Money and the Apple Earnings Call showed they're “doing OK”, the UK's Government's secret plans to spy on its own citizens even more got leaked and Microsoft released a strangely schizophrenic Windows 10S platform aimed at low end hardware to combat the Chromebooks teamed with a premium Surface Laptop priced at $999, we take our usual “seamless” wander around the highways and byways of Apple and tech related news... This and other episodes are available at iTunes | Opinion| Overcast | Google Play| Direct Download | RSS | FireSide.fm | Pinecast On this week’s show: Battle of the mega bots Suidobashi and MegaBots will both be streaming the fight on their respective YouTube channels. – CNET Microsoft's event Windows 10S and the Surface Laptop Apple's Earnings Call - Let's Talk Apple Apple New Applied Lemon Fresh Tissue Wipes. Apple Commision rates - Apple Amazon Prime hopefully coming to Apple TV Guy's CBS Rant Nemo’s Hardware Store (39m, 40s) Thinksound On2 Wood On-Ear Monitor Headphones (natural black): Amazon SCOTTeVEST 21 Pocket Fleece Travel Jacket: Amazon This week’s “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?] Playing with Loopback and Audio Hijack Also I got this from somewhere - Vanilla it's somewhat like Bartender and it lets you rearrange or hide the icons on the right hand side of your menubar. It is free to use and only £3.20 to unlock the “Pro” version with a few more options (although Bartender costs about £12 it does more things) I have used it to put Spotlight, Siri, Fast User Switching and a bunch of other stuff in the pop out “hidden” section. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this episode of our Apple based podcast we discuss Microsoft, Pebble and Android, with the odd smattering of Apple. Nick Riley from the Let's Talk Apple Podcast joins us this week and we ponder self driving cars and best of all some real life giant fighting mechs! On this week’s show: Pebble watches won't have to die when the servers shut down ... The Mac Observer and Pebble App (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pebble/id957997620?mt=8) iPhone 6S screen repair. Beware cheap ones as when you use the Apple Pay thingy to pay for stuff the screen will lock up and you can't use the phone until you've rebooted. iPhone 7 and 7 Plus home buttons cannot be repaired - IbTimes Officials say the timeline given by Richard Dabate, accused of killing his wife in their Connecticut home, is at odds with data collected by her wearable device – The Guardian Apple Makes iWork and iLife apps free and easier to download by anyone – The Mac Observer Mega Mecha Battle...for real – Digital Trends BrickerBots attacking routers and IoT devices – Ars Technica In the past month alone we have seen over 57,000 unique home routers being used to attack WordPress sites – Wordfence Self Driving Cars. Possible Side Effects – Slate Magazine Life with an electric car and the resale value. Nemo’s Hardware Store https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wow-sound-the-ultimate-outdoor-portable-speaker-bluetooth-audio#/ https://www.renogy.com/renogy-e-lumen-multi-functional-flashlight/ Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. YouTube: Yup. Just in case you didnt have enough stuff to watch, we are on the YouTube Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

An extra long show as a surprise guest drops by. We talk about Mark’s unfortunate week. Apple and their remarkable and unprecedented revealing of future product plans. Apple/Microsoft/Android “market share/user base”, the Samsung Dex Dock and, well, anything else that catches our attention deficit disordered minds! This and other episodes are available at iTunes | Opinion | Overcast | Google Play| RSS | FireSide.fm On this week’s show: Mark's terrible week in tech… Apple patents anti-shock 'bumper' that could spell the end of cracked iPhones The spring-loaded bumpers would deploy automatically if your dropped your iPhone – Mirror Online Simon – Looks like Mark could have made use of that earlier in the week! Simon and the TWS Mini Twins BT Earbuds Read all about it over on the Essential Apple site Mac Pro isn't dead and Apple do care about Pros Apple meet with Gruber and a few others and spill the beans on the Mac Pro, plans for a new one, iMac Pros and more – Daring Fireball and Tech Crunch Apple Admits Microsoft Windows 10 Is Four Times More Popular Than Mac In a recent statement, Apple has admitted that there are around four times as many Windows 10 users as there are Mac users The statistics show that Apple’s macOS operating system is not lagging behind as initially expected, even though it is miles behind Microsoft’s Windows 10 in terms of user base. According to a briefing with TechCrunch, Apple’s Phil Schiller admitted that the company’s Mac platform had been adopted by nearly 100 million users. “Schiller shares some numbers he says are meaningful to Apple. The Mac user base is nearing 100 million users. As a business, it’s also nearing a $25 billion run rate and is close to being a Fortune 100 company on its own. Apple now ships computers at a ratio of 80 percent notebooks to 20 percent desktop computers, a stat they haven’t updated the public on in some time. MacBook Pro sales have been strong, with 20 percent growth in fiscal Q1 y/y.” At the same time, Microsoft announced earlier on that its Windows 10 user base was standing in at 400 million users, showing the dominance of the company’s desktop OS. – Techworm Simon – In my eyes that's good - I remember when it was more like 19 to 1 because Apple held about a 3-5% share of the market! If they're saying 4 to one that means Apple is holding somewhere around 20% of the market - Perhaps that is why... Microsoft Has A New App To Help Mac Users Switch To Windows Microsoft recently released an app called “Mac to Surface Assistant” which in case the name did not already give it away, is an app designed to help Mac users port their data and files over onto Windows in an easier fashion. Users will still be required to have an external hard drive if they want to make the move, especially if they have bigger files, but the app is designed to help make the process more streamlined – Clotheshorse Android overtakes Windows to become the internet's most popular OS StatCounter reveals web traffic from Android has topped that from Windows PCs – Wired UK Simon – Strikes me - as they say too - this is more about the shift to mobile and MS’s failure to get a proper stake in that game than it is about a “decline” in Windows Nemo’s Hardware Store *Vava Voom Model 21 Speaker *– Amazon Vava Voom Model 20 Splashproof Speaker – Amazon Clips is released Clips is a new app for making fun videos to share with friends, family, and the world. With a few taps you can create and send a video message or tell a quick story with animated text, graphics and emoji, music, and more. Videos made easy • Clips lets you create videos in real time using simple controls — no timeline, tracks, or complicated editing tools • Shoot live video and photos or add them from your library • Easily mute audio, adjust the length of your clips, and reorder them • Clips looks and works great on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Live Titles • Create animated titles and captions using just your voice • Captions are generated autom

Marks AirPod problems seem to be reaching a climax, Simon gets an Apple Watch, Touch ID saves a lift, virtual reality and office seems to be a 32 bit app on iOS shocker. Full show notes at [EssentialApple.com] Talking Points Touch ID and Siri enabled 4-year-old boy to call emergency services to save mum's life Apple Looking Into Apple Watch Bands With Added Functionality Financial Times: Apple’s Mixed Reality headset “at least a year away” Here is how you can find all the 32-bit apps installed on your iPhone techrumors Radium ~ Perfect Internet Radio on the App Store as an example Esso Launches Speedpass+ iOS App for Mobile Payments at the Pump | iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada’s #1 iPhone Resource Backdoor access to WhatsApp? Rudd's call suggests a hazy grasp of encryption - The Guardian 5 Wireless Earbuds Which Cost less than %50 the AirPods SoundPEATS Wireless Earbuds - amazon Airmate Cordfree Mini Stereo Earphones - amazon GRDE Bluetooth Earbuds - amazon ZIYUO Twins Wireless Bluetooth In-ear Earphones - amazon Pantheon Wireless True Wireless Earbuds - amazon Nemo’s Hardware Store: Ezquest 12 “Clear Protection for MacBook Keyboard Ezquest Macbook Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Cover EZQuest Website with full range. This week’s “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?] Able Black iOS Game iOS App Store Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website.

We are finally out land of 16GB Devices. The iPhone SE comes with 32GB. Finally a new iPad - be it a bit of a ‘curate’s egg’. The Product(RED) iPhone makes an appearance and we make time to ponder the meaning (or otherwise) of a slightly unusual Apple Patent. This and other episodes are available at iTunes | Opinion| Overcast | Google Play **| Direct Download | RSS | FireSide.fm | PineCast On this week’s show: iPad 2017 v iPad Air 2 notes. iPad (2017) is notably thicker and heavier than the 2014-released iPad Air 2 and (2016) iPad Pro 9.7 Dual external speakers rather than the powerful quad arrangement seen in the iPad Pro models. All displays look identical but with the new iPad Apple has removed the anti-reflective display coating and fallen back from the display actually laminated onto the back of the glass as seen more recently. Also this modelHas no TrueTone and doesn't have the newest wider gamut screen. iPad 9.7 (2017): Apple A9 with dual-core 1.84 GHz (Twister) CPU and PowerVR GT7600 (six-core) GPU, 2GB of RAM- The A9 is what you get in a iPhone 6s and 6s Interestingly the iPad Air 2 has a Tri-core which is slower at 1.5GHz there is some talk that it's actually faster overall. Camera details: Same camera optics as the iPhone 5s! 8MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 1080p video, no OIS. Front: 1.2MP, f2.2 aperture, 720p video, no OIS iPhone Product (RED) Looks so much better with a black front facia. It's easy to accomplish this with a simple glass screen protector. Out of all the models this would be the one I'd go for. iPad Mini Didnt get any upgrades but still at $399 more expensive that the one they just introduced. Seemingly complacent about flogging old tech. Are we seeeing Tim Cooking the books a touch too much (Mac Pro) Nemo’s Hardware Store: Clloclip CORE LENS SET for iPhone 7 & 7 Plus: Black Lens/Black Clip - amazon Twelve South Journal iPhone Case amazon More Talky Stuff. Apple Files Patent For iPhone To MacBook Laptop Dock Design - USPTO Thoughts on this. A nice enough idea but could eat into the iPad market. What would happen each design refresh? Would you have to get a new docking station? Would it just be a screen powered by an iPhone? You'd probably not want to use the iPhone as a trackpad. Is this the ARM laptop? Is Apple aiming to make iOS the consumer choice and macOS the “pro level” one (even if we can't define what “pro”even means). This week’s “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?] SnapSeed – the free iOS photo editor had some nifty new tools added. Nemo's all time favorite just got better :D (Not actually mentioned on the show). Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website.

Mark's AirPods , iPad Pro Genius support. “You have failed me for the last time Apple Support". This and other episodes are available at: iTunes | Opinion | Overcast | Google Play| Direct Download | RSS | FireSide.fm On this week’s show: Marks Genius Support Rant iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for PC & Mac. Transfer, Copy, Backup Music, Files, Apps & Messages. (was DiskAid) Nemos Hardware Decibullz Custom Moulded Wireless Bluetooth Noise Isolation In-Ear Headphones, available from TheGrommet.com in Black, Blue or Red for $119.95 Available From Amazon in Black, Blue, Orange, Pink or Red for $119.00 in the US or apparently black only for £109.00 in the UK Some actual Apple Stories. Man dies charging iPhone in the bath Apple News Judge issues search warrant for anyone who Googled a victim's name. US court order casts really, really, really wide net – The Register Google and Levi’s Project Jacquard jacket has restored my faith in wearables. Technology you wear on your sleeve, literally – The Verge $350 for a blind touchpad on your cuff seems steep to me... Hands on TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Review : finally, a true Swiss made smartwatch. TAG's latest Connected watch improves where it counts. This is the Android smartwatch you want. You can go wired with the Decibullz Contour Custom Molded Noise-Isolating Earphones in loads of colours, £42 in the UK with some colours being cheaper. More headphones for the budget conscious. Simon says – I am going to order a pair of these* Rcool Mini Twins Wireless Bluetooth Stereo In-Ear Earbuds with Mic from Amazon (£10.98 + £1.42 UK delivery) in Gloss Black, Silver/Chrome, Shiny White, Mettalic Grey and “Rose Gold”/Pink** from ivor.pope Man dies charging iPhone in the bath A man was electrocuted as he tried to charge his mobile phone in the bath, an inquest has heard. Richard Bull died when his iPhone charger made contact with the water while he was taking a bath in his home in Ealing, west London. The 32-year-old is believed to have plugged the charger into an extension cord from the hallway then rested it on his chest while using the phone – The Independent (https://apple.news/AKgGwZR5DQGKxZLT1UJdZlw) From Ivor in the Slack Google and Levi’s Project Jacquard jacket has restored my faith in wearables Technology you wear on your sleeve, literally – The Verge $350 for a blind touchpad on your cuff seems steep to me... and again from ivor.pope Hands on TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Review: finally, a true Swiss made smartwatch TAG's latest Connected watch improves where it counts. This is the Android smartwatch you want – T3. com Apple TV 5th Gen (2017) Leaked with tvOS 11, 4K Streaming Support Expected At the moment, there are no news on when the new version of Apple TV will come out in the market. Pundits speculate that it will be announced in the next... – MobiPicker MacJim reviews the weatherspoon app from Episode 34 from dougee Judge issues search warrant for anyone who Googled a victim's name US court order casts really, really, really wide net – The Register This week’s “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?] Be My Eyes – Helping blind see on the App Store Do something good for the sake of doing good :D bemyeyes.com via Dougee in the Slack PortaPow Fast Charge with Data Block USB Adapter with SmartCharge Chip (Pack of 2) Been using these USB condoms to protect my devices when plugging into chargers and computers to recharge them. Stops the computer seeing the device and trying to connect to it for data transfer. Good security device to protect your devices. Only one left on Amazon when I checked before the show people. Another Ivor Pick.Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store Social media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a

On this weeks show somehow we end up talking about Electric Pork, ways to scan your network on both iOS and Mac OS. Wireless charging, do we really need it and is anyone surprised that Microsoft can read your Skype messages? This and other episodes are available at: iTunes | Opinion | Overcast | Google Play| Direct Download | RSS | FireSide.fm On this week’s show: Get Ready for Faster Charging, Longer Life iPhone Batteries. Lithium-ion battery co-inventor John Goodenough just invented what could be the next generation in mobile device batteries – The Mac Observer Tech and culture through an Apple lens. Apple: We’ve patched ‘many’ iOS vulnerabilities exposed by WikiLeaks – Cult of Mac Unsurprisingly the US “security” services have been doing what they do best... spying on their own population – 9to5mac Microsoft is reading your Skype Ars Technica - Think your Skype messages get end-to-end encryption? Think again. Ars catches Microsoft accessing links it sent in its test messages. BT finally lets go of Openreach. Legal separation of fibre network includes transfer of 32,000 staff. About bloody time too if you ask me – IT Pro Adobe Illustrator turns 30 years old Adobe Photoshop gets all the attention but Adobe Illustrator might be used for more things... and I have been using it for nearly all of them... Illustrator 1.1 / 88+ to now – MacDailyNews Nemo’s Hardware Store: SmartOmi OPTIMUS Wireless Bluetooth Speakers 16W Louder Volume, 30 Hours Playtime With Wired Remote Controller For Bike, Cycling and Other Indoor/ Outdoor Activities Immerse in Sound: Impressive volume and powerful 360° surround powered by dual 8 watt drivers with subwoofer. Portable speaker perfect for party and outdoors. Long Playing Time: Portable speaker with long battery life of up to 30 hours, whether you’re hiking in the hills or going for a picnic. Portable Design: Instantly connects your phone or tablet from up to 100 feet. 2.6 x 2.6 x 7.1 inches compact portable speaker lets you easily move. Connect Siri and Google With One Button - Quickly press the main button twice, hand free to control your mobile phone (Supports TF card). Wired Remote Control: Convenient to remind passers-by with a large volume of the alarm bell when riding. Control your mobile phone and switch songs at your fingertips. Find it Amazon - John Nemo apologises that this is currently not available in the UK and promises he isn’t deliberately reviewing items us Brits can’t get! This week’s “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?] Fing - Network Scanner on the App Store Fing, the top ranking, completely free and super-fast network scanner, that’s used by millions of homes and professionals around the world. LanScan on the Mac App Store) LanScan is a free, simple and efficient IPv4 network scanner that discovers all active devices on any subnet: the local one, or any public subnet that you configure. Worthachirp via @dougee on Slack Automatically delete your old tweets with TweetDelete.net (http://tweetdelete.net/). A service that automatically deletes all your tweets older than a specified age. Allows you to mass delete tweets all at once with no fee required. Not sure I approve of this much but Winer has released a new macOS application called Electric Pork. The application allows users to type out something longer than 140 characters and instantly share it on Twitter. The app itself divides the idea into multiple tweets, thus taking over the hardest part about tweetstorms. . The application allows users to type out something longer than 140 characters and instantly share it on Twitter. The app itself divides the idea into multiple tweets, thus taking over the hardest part about tweetstorms. Social media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to

Another mixed bag of loosely based Apple discussion. The pitfalls of using iOS for podcast production, finally running with nothing more than an Apple Watch, Simons been installing more Beta updates, and you can get arrested at McDonalds for using an Apple watch. Plus a load more other nonsense.. This and other episodes are available at: iTunes | Opinion | Overcast | Google Play | Direct Download | RSS | FireSide.fm Apps used for the podcast Wire - Piezo - Opinion - Reaper - Audacity This weeks Talking Points These are the rules on using Apple Pay at drive-thrus after the mobile driving laws were toughened - Mirror.co.uk Report: Eddy Cue recently met w/ Paramount & Sony execs as Apple mulls ‘transformative acquisition’ - 9to5Mac YouTube launches its own streaming TV service - The Verge - and yes, there is DVR-style recording for your favorite shows, with unlimited storage space in Google’s cloud, and the ability to skip over ads. AOL AIM probably in the death throes Gizmodo - In what feels like a death blow to everyone’s early-Aughts nostalgia, it looks like AOL will soon cut off third-party access to its famous Instant Messenger service. The service turns 20 years old this year, and at this point, it’s unclear if it will see its 21st birthday. The iPhone 6 is making a comeback! New iPhone 6 32GB Gold SKU Quietly Released In Select Markets - digitimes Google calls ‘time’ on the Pixel laptop - TechCrunch An Iron Man suit for your MacBook? Well, here it is. - PortableOne.com The Boost case, is an accessory that envelopes the 12 inch MacBook Retina, in a shell providing an array of ports that include USB 2.0 and 3.0, USB Type-C, mini HDMI, and two flash memory card readers. Nemos Hardware Store Mini Design for Travel iClever BoostStrip IC-BS01 Portable Smart Power Strip / USB Charger, 4320 Joules Surge Protector with 2 AC Outlet 4 USB Port, 5ft Extension Cord for Indoor & Outdoor, White. $22.99 iClever BoostCube 4.8A 24W Dual USB Travel Wall Charger with SmartID Technology, Foldable Plug for iPhone iPad, Bluetooth Speaker Headset & Power Bank, White.$10.99 This weeks app session Wetherspoon Order and Pay on the App Store - Taking the social aspect out of going to the pub / handy for stalking that waitress you’ve always liked. Vizzywig - Video Editor Movie Maker and Multi Camera Film Edit Effects Slideshow Music Editing Credits App. Social Media Bits and Bobs Follow us on EssentialApple) / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Join the Slack chat - ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. And a huge thank you for all your support on Patreon. Our Amazon Affiliate Link is also a great way to support the show. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website.

Another week and the podcasting juggernaut rolls onward. This week we talk about live streaming from your Mac to places like Twitch or YouTube. Samsung and their quality assurance advert, the House of Lords saying households deserve a minimum 30Mbps broadband, oh and we had some post… This and other episodes are available at: iTunes | Opinion | Overcast | Google Play | Direct Download | RSS | FireSide.fm On this week’s show: Something cool came in the post today from our friends at Wire.com. If you’re fed up with Skype grinding your Mac to a slow death, value your privacy and just want a great messenger for IM, voice or video (including group audio calls) then why not use Wire)? This week I have mainly been dealing with: Yet more AirPod stress. Am I the only person in the world with this issue? Interestingly, if you change your AirPod from ‘auto microphone’ and set one as the “master” then put that AirPod on charge and then use “Hey Siri” to (for example) call someone Siri comes back with “Are you sure you want to call that person?” The iPhone will then make the ‘ding dong’ waiting for a response sound, but you can’t respond because the “master” microphone is charging and your iPhone/Siri don’t realise that! Live streaming with MimoLive. Finally a great platform for live streaming. Lots of things to play with, almost like a full studio. However it’s not cheap. Now with a monthly model £15/$19 per month, £159/$199 yearly, £329/$399 for three years. Some other alternatives are: Open Broadcaster Software Studio – Free and excellent, high learning curve. Livestream Producer – Fiddly to capture desktop. YouNow – More life streaming than desktop. Periscope – From Twitter, I guess we all know this one. Rogue Amoeba Loopback Cable-Free Audio Routing – you NEED this to capture your mac’s audio. Simon had some Sierra Beta 3 install woes. Night shift mode. Siri knows about cricket scores and stats. Simon learned a bit of Audacity. Nemo’s Hardware Store: LAUT Nomad Lightning Charging Cable – $19.99 LAUT Huex Elements iPhone Case – $24.99 / £15.99 Amazon LAUT Lume Transparent iPhone Case – $19.99 / £16.13 Amazon LAUT Exo Frame iPhone Case – $29.99 / £30.00 Amazon Mac OS Sierra for Dummies – $29.99 / £17.04 Amazon This week’s talking points: Samsung Quality Assurance Testing ‘Give the People’ Advert – YouTube hot on the heels of… Samsung leader arrested for bribery and embezzlement as corruption scandal deepens – The Independent Households deserve minimum 30Mbps broadband, votes House of Lords The Digital Economy Bill should be amended to include this right, the House has proposed – IT Pro Do you want to customize your Apple AirPods, at a price? – Hypebeast ColorWare 5th Birthday of the CultCast – The trainwreck live stream episode This week’s “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?] Audacity – A dang good free audio editor/Digital Audio Workstation Reaper – Another great Digital Audio Workstation TwIM is a clean, modern messaging experience, powered by Twitter DMs. Checkout Project Dent * Social media and Slack * You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack chat – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website.

This week we talk about joining the MyMac.com network, where are the iPad pro’s, digital audio workstations, why is there such a large leap from basic to pro, what about us mid range types. You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack chat – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us Fancy Helping Out The show Our Amazon Affiliate Link means we get a very small amount of commission from whatever you purchase. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website.

Well hello there. A show had recorded the other week but had to abort it due to a few technical difficulties. It’s our first show back this discussingwhats happened with the show, an update on Mark's life, the AirPods from hell and a delve into the world of Apple. <img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/oceanspeed?d=yIl2AUoC8zA"> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/oceanspeed/~4/twUIDyRy8Jk" width="1">

A very short one this time around to let you good listening folk out there why there's not been a show for a whole.

This week we discuss why the AirPods are delayed, purchasing apps, directly instead of from the App Store, why can't we have subscriptions for games as well as apps and Apples third party customer care. Find out more on the The Essential Apple Podcast website.