Apple Tech Facts

We’re unpacking Apple’s latest device drop. This month, we’re seeing the evolution of the iPad with the 11th gen model that keeps the classic design but amps up the power with a USB-C port and a chip that’s leaving its predecessor in the dust, boasting a 20% speed increase. The MacBook Air is soaring to new heights with the M3 chip in both 13.3” and 15” models, now available for order. Apple’s switch to flash SSD is a game-changer, addressing the M2’s speed bumps head-on. The iPad Air 6 is taking flight with an 11” and 12.9” redesign and the M3 chip under the hood. And don’t overlook the compact yet mighty 8.3” iPad Mini, maintaining its price point while packing a punch. Pro users, get ready for a visual feast with the iPad Pro’s 11” & 13” OLED displays, powered by the M3 chip. And for the accessory aficionados, we’ve got a redesigned Magic Keyboard that promises stability and style, the potential reveal of the Apple Pencil 3 with fresh customization options, and a USB-C revolution for the Magic Mouse and Keyboard. Plus, we’re talking TSMC’s 3nm chip debut and its promise of battery efficiency, and the M3 Mac Mini’s 10% performance boost over the M2 model.

In this week's episode it's the end of an era for many of us that grew up in the 1980s. We talk about how many active Apple devices there are in the world. It looks like iOS 18 is shaping up to be the update that we've all been waiting for when it comes to Generative Al. The M3 MacBook Pro hits the refurbished store on Apple's website. Apple confirms that the 27' iMac is dead at least for now. Apple is investigating a known issue with ghost touches on the Apple Watch Series 9 & Ultra 2.

In this week’s episode, we will dive into the release of Vision Pro. The status of the Blood Oxygen sensors in Apple Watches. We also get into the new features that you should care about in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS released earlier this week to the public. Time stamps 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Vision Pro release 8:03 - Apple Watch O2 sensor update 11:13 - iOS 17.3 useful features and updates 18:30- Little known iOS 17.2 feature 23:00- macOS updates and features 24:00 - The status of Apple’s Journal App 27:37 - WatchOS 10.3 features and updates

Welcome back to a brand new season of the Apple Tech Facts podcast. We missed you guys and we hope it’s the same for you. We have a whole new show lined up for you guys because that is what you deserve. Operation 1K is officially underway. Our mission for this year is to hit 1000 subs and we cannot do it without you. To move the needle forward, please hit that like & subscribe button as well as go follow us on IG (@appletecfactspod, Blue Sky (@appletechfacts, and X (appletechfacts). Now without further ado, let’s get into it. In this brand new episode we will get into what we can all expect from the company that we all love so much in what looks like as soon as March. It’s 2024 and for the first time in 12 years we did not get a new iPad refresh. This means that the oddly configured iPad 10th generation is the newest base model iPad that you can get. It looks like we also might be getting an iPad Air 12.9” w M2 chip. We also should be getting an iPad Mini 7 with a much more powerful A17 (same as the iPhone 15 lineup). Better WiFi. M3 Mac Mini same ports, same design. M3 MacBook Air 13” & 15”. These are going to be 50% more powerful than the M1 predecessor and a must upgrade if you are still using the Intel based Macs. - Vision Pro - Accessories AirPods w/ USB-C & Max Magic Keyboard 2 Magic Mouse 2 Magic Keyboard (iPad & Mac)

In this week’s episode we breakdown our thoughts on the new AirPod Pros with USB-C. We dive into the new features on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. We breakdown the new iPhone 15 lineup and reveal what devices we will be getting and a little bit about which device is right for you.

0:01 - Intro 1:10 - Google Inactive policy 2:30 - What’s App HD photos 3:11 - 3rd party repairs 9:30 - Vision Pro & 3D movies 18:01 - Apple breaks own App Store Rules for X 18:49 - Apple’s Discovery Station 23:25 - Goldman Sachs updates us on their Apple Savings account deposits 25:50 - Generative AI Talk

In this week’s episode we give the rundown on why the iPhone may lose key features in the UK like FaceTime and iMessage. Due to a skilled labor shortage at the TSMC plant in Arizona, we’re already seeing delays in the 4nm size microchip. Spotify has raised their premium membership price by a buck. It’s Shark Week and they’re doing a deep dive into cocaine sharks. Elon’s obsession with the letter X gets read and we say our goodbyes to Twitter and say hello to X.

In this week’s episode Threads has arrived to battle Twitter. Be on the look out for Back To School discounts on Apple products. Apple Pay Later service is finally launching soon. Apple Photo Stream to end. 13.3 M2 MacBook Air gets a Bluetooth update. Our main topic we discuss the Apple TV+ shows and movies that we like and are currently watching.

this week's episode we run down all of the important details that you need to know about what Apple is launching in July. Our breakdown goes over in order of how Apple announced them at their WWDC event this year. We begin with the 15 inch MacBook Air and move to iOS, iPadOS, macOs, watchOs, tvOS, and the Vision Pro Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript

In this week’s episode the ChatGPT app is officially in the App Store. Matter 1.1 is available for smart home devices. Apple moves production of the iPhone on two fronts. We highlight bug fixes in the latest version of macOS Ventura. We get into our iOS 17 wish list now that WWDC 2023 is just two weeks away.

- Apple increases the trade in value across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineups. $20-$30 increase depending on the device - Also place the original iPad Air and Mac Display on the vintage list. Both items will be obsolete as of May 31st - Apple Pay expands to Guatemala and El Salvador - Apple reports Q2 earnings of 94.8B - AirTag credited with helping investigators locate 1.1M in cash stolen from armored truck. Tag was hidden in one of the bins of money - Apple released its first Rapid Security Response update. - Apple Music Live is coming back on May 10th with a performance from Ed Sheeran - Apple launches 20 new games for Apple Arcade - Titles include: CityScapes (SimCity), TNT Splintered Fate - Apple testing new Siri natural language generating feature starting with tvOS then the rest will follow - Apple will now help you find concerts and gigs in Apple Maps with the help of Apple Music/ Shazam - Google is going to start deleting accounts that haven't logged in for 2 years. Twitter is follow suite in some form - You may have heard already but the M1 & M2 iPad line up finally getting Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro.

In this weeks episode Apple takes another step in eliminating their carbon emissions by 2030. Kroger finally hops on the Apple Pay train. Sound recongrition has been activated. Apple now has a savings account that you can easily sign up for. Apple to release a new app at WWDC 2023. YouTube Music gains podcasts. Apple Pay Later is official. We introduce a new segment called Overrated or Underrated

Happy Birthday Apple! Seth shows off his new M1 iPad Air. Its official WWDC 2023 is set for June 5th. Automaker GM has bowed out of the Apple CarPlay game. Apple Pay Later has finally launch to some. In the deep dive of the week we breakdown the most important features in iOS 16.4 now that it is out as well as cover any bugs that you may be experiencing.

In this week's episode, Apple Classical Music gets a launch date of March 28th. We give you an update on the latest AT&T data breach. 5G is now available in Turkey. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus now available in yellow. You can now video chat an Apple Store Specialist on the Apple website. Be on the look out for iOS 16.4 update coming in the next couple of weeks. We give you a highlight of what you will be getting. We also advise on updates to the Podcast app using Apple Car Play as well as a discussion on our use cases for the product.

Looks like the AR/VR headset from Apple could be delayed until late this year. Apparently it was expected sometime this spring or summer. iPhone users that are also in the Google Ecosystem gain Magic Eraser ability through the Google Photos App. Google One costs $1.99/mo With Health being one of Apple’s biggest priorities in the last 3-4 years, one of Apple’s feature to monitor blood glucose levels without any invasive procedures has taken a step closer to becoming a reality as it has officially been moved into the “proof of concept’ stage of product development which means that they have only proven that it can be done and is merely in the ‘Idea” stage of development. We are still a few years away from this but nice to know that we have proof that it can be done on the Apple Ecosystem You can now get the MLS Season Pass in the Apple TV app. $12/mo or $79/yr for the entire season with an Apple TV+ subscription. You can add about $2/mo or $20/yr if you don’t have one. - Apple & Intel have stopped orders for the current sized chips at TSMC meaning new 3mn & 4nm chips will be coming to market soon. Apple owns 100% of the 3nm chips that TSCM will produce.