Tech journalist Allison Sheridan and Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge join the hosts to discuss their favorite features in macOS Sonoma, share harrowing AppleCare stories, debate about iPhone cases, and talk about whether they upgraded to an iPhone 15.
Mac OS Sonoma offers new features like automatically making web apps a favorite, but disappoints with missing features like PDF form filling and custom tapbacks.
The podcast hosts share their personal stories of dealing with AppleCare, discussing incidents involving crackling AirPods Pro, challenges with customer service, and consumer protection laws.
Deep dives
Mac OS Sonoma Upgrade
While some podcast hosts have upgraded to Mac OS Sonoma, others have not due to concerns about potential issues with their MacBook Pro. One host mentions the ability to automatically make web apps as a favorite feature, while another appreciates the new wallpapers/screensavers. However, there is some disappointment with missing features like PDF form filling and custom tapbacks.
iPhone Casings
The hosts discuss their preferences for iPhone cases. One host shares their transition from being a case person to going caseless, but has concerns about potential damage. Others talk about their experiences with third-party cases, Apple's silicone cases that peeled and cracked, and the benefits of using a magnetic ring phone grip.
AppleCare Experiences
The podcast hosts share their personal stories of dealing with AppleCare. They discuss incidents involving AirPods Pro crackling, consumer protection laws in different countries, and the challenges of receiving support and getting issues resolved with Apple's customer service.
iPhone 15 Pro Purchases
The hosts talk about their experiences with purchasing the iPhone 15 Pro. Some encountered issues with store availability and had to wait for their phones to arrive. They discuss their preferred iPhone models, colors, and new features like improved camera capabilities and eSIM setups.
Our favorite (or least-favorite) features in macOS Sonoma, our harrowing AppleCare stories, the cases we do or don't have on our phones, and whether we upgraded to an iPhone 15.
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