Apple Vision Pro Thoughts & App To Clean Up iPhone

Mar 10, 2024

Rich discusses initial experiences with Apple Vision Pro, TikTok ban, reverting Apple Watch update, digital minimalism, budget phones like OnePlus Nord, Instagram messaging upgrades, staying connected overseas, emergency features on Samsung phones, old newspaper searches, and implications of using unsupported Windows 7

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring a New Apple Virtual Experience Device

03:02 • 4min

Exploring Apple Vision Pro: Virtual Reality Insights

07:04 • 5min

Ongoing Debate on TikTok's Future in the US

11:51 • 3min

Navigating Changes in Apple Watch Operating System

14:40 • 5min

Embracing Simplicity: Transitioning to a Dumbphone

19:22 • 8min

Discussion on the Value of Additional Services from Anti-Virus Programs

27:37 • 2min

Managing Budget Phones and Recent Tech Updates

29:23 • 22min

Samsung Emergency Features & Historical Newspaper Exploration

51:30 • 4min

Tech Talk: Streaming Devices, Data Collection, and Security Software Recommendations

55:58 • 11min

Implications of Using Unsupported Windows 7 and Recommendation for Avast Antivirus

01:07:09 • 6min

Discussion on iPhone Battery Health, Rivian R2 Launch, and Tech Updates

01:13:04 • 3min

Windows Operating System Upgrades, Spectrum TV Offer, and FCC Affordable Connectivity Program Update

01:16:03 • 6min

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act & Clean My Phone App Introduction

01:21:59 • 4min

Transcription Tools and Security Concerns

01:26:18 • 3min

Rivian's Success and Industry Insights

01:29:42 • 18min

Rich talks about his initial experiences with the Apple Vision Pro.Once again, there is talk of a TikTok ban in the U.S.Janice in Redondo Beach hates the update on the Apple Watch and wants to know if she can go back. It’s not easy, but Rich recommends checking out the very thorough User Guide Apple publishes for its products. Open the Books app and search product + user guide and look for the guides published by Apple.Jose Briones is a “digital minimalist” and runs a website called dumbphonefinder.org. Resources mentioned: Unpluq and Brick App.Rod in Los Angeles wants to know the value of updating software and registries.Mark in Lake Elsinore needs a new cell phone and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. Rich says to check out the OnePlus Nord line and the Pixel 7a.Meta blamed their two hour outage on a technical issue.Instagram is upgrading messaging with the ability to edit messages, pin chats to the top of the list and turn off read receipts.Jenny in San Diego wants to know how to stay connected overseas and is HippocketWiFi a good idea. Rich also mentioned Airalo for eSIMs and Solis Hotspot, but you have to buy it.Craig in Des Moines wants to know if his Samsung S24 has satellite emergency help. It doesn’t, but Rich recommends going into Settings, then Safety and Emergency, and setting up all the emergency features there.OldNews.com lets you search through millions of old newspapers for events, names and more.Janko Roettgers, author of the Lowpass newsletter, which talks about the future of entertainment and why you should download VLC.Richard in Lancaster has a Windows 7 computer and wants security software. Rich says Avast still supports Windows 7 but you need to be aware of the security implications.Rob is going from a Samsung to an iPhone and wants to transfer his data. Rich says the official Move to iOS app will do the basic job, but Dr. Fone and AnyTrans will give you more control over the process.iOS 17.4 now has more emoji and podcast transcripts, and you can see more battery...

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