Connected 562: Tech Boomers
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Jul 23, 2025 The hosts dive into their recent experiences with Beta 4 and its mixed feelings about the Liquid Glass effect. They humorously discuss quirks of WhatsApp voice messages and custom license plates. The conversation also touches on the evolving world of AppleCare, revealing insights into coverage complexities. Topics like the user experience challenges with iOS 26, including aesthetic vs. usability debates, bring humor and frustration to the forefront. They wrap up with teasers for exciting future projects and encourage audience engagement.
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WhatsApp Voice Message Transcription
- Marco from Italy shared a useful WhatsApp tip for transcribing voice messages on demand.
- The transcription helps to preview message content without listening to the full audio, though it is imperfect.
Specialty License Plates Usage
- Stephen Hackett has a specialty license plate supporting St. Jude but not a custom one.
- Specialty plates show support for causes and exist alongside standard plates with assigned numbers.
Myke Becomes Cross Forward Consultant
- Myke Hurley joined Cross Forward as a consultant for advertising and marketing.
- He has experience asking companies for sponsorships and now helps identify sponsors from the other side.