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Stephen Hackett, a podcaster and writer at Relay FM, joins John to discuss Apple's recent event and the new MacBook Pro lineup. They touch on the speed and future of Apple's new chips, as well as the differences between the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. They also talk about keyboard keys, AirPods Max, and product reliability. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the drawbacks of the 2016 MacBook Pro.

Federico and John discuss the rise of web apps and services over native apps, the benefits of using web apps for certain tasks, and the advantages of web services and APIs. They also talk about their personal use of web apps, including a web app for reading articles, and explore web apps for team communication.

The hosts discuss their distraction-free setup and a surprise purchase of a tablet. They review and compare a new e-ink device for reading and writing. The pros and cons of iPad vs. tablet reading are explored. Link gathering workflow using Matter, Raindrop, and Obsidian is discussed. The Palma eink phone and its features are examined. The limitations and challenges of a specific device are highlighted.

Federico and John discuss the design of Apple Vision Pro system apps and what to expect from third-party developers, comparing the Vision Pro simulator to actual hardware, exploring the UI design and input methods of VisionOS, and expressing skepticism about its potential for gaming.

Sigmund Judge, tvOS expert, joins Federico and John to discuss the changes and issues with tvOS 17, including problems with the TV app, Siri data limitations, and enhancements in Control Center. They also explore new features like FaceTime and continuity camera. Check out the review for all the exciting updates!

In this episode, Federico and John discuss their favorite apps with interactive widgets for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. They cover Widgetsmith and its interactive music playback, Home Widget for controlling home kit devices, third-party apps like Hue Widgets and TV Remote, and interactive podcast and game widgets on iOS.

The hosts discuss the completion of their annual review and the additional extras available for club members. They express their appreciation for Federico's review and discuss the enhancements made to iPadOS 17. They explore the potential of an always-on screen on the iPad and the new features of iOS 17 including widget interactivity and standby mode. They also discuss updates to the Reminders app, improvements in the Notes app, and the role of AI in Apple's products. Finally, they discuss stability and performance issues with the Shortcuts app and the future of widgets and shortcuts in iOS and iPadOS.

The hosts discuss Apple's recent event, release dates for Apple operating systems, and their excitement. They talk about the convenience of using Zachtok for finding and booking doctors. The absence of a major redesign in the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is explored, along with potential advancements in language models. They discuss compatibility with iOS 15, Apple's environmental initiatives, and satellite feature testing. The USB-3 speeds of iPhone 15 Pro and 4K display connectivity are discussed. They also explore different modes and functionalities of the Apple Watch and iPhone.

Federico and John explore the history of bookmarking apps, their relationship to read-later apps, and their favorite modern bookmarking apps. They discuss the evolution of bookmarking, types of bookmarks, and the benefits of using a standalone bookmarking service. They also review GoodLinks as a bookmarking system and reflect on Raindrop as a flexible and accessible app.

In this podcast, Federico and John discuss their summer gadgets, including Wi-Fi routers, batteries, headphones, chargers, and game controllers. They also talk about smart plugs, Raspberry Pi setup, Zyxel network switch, Acara ecosystem upgrade, and a compact game controller for iOS and macOS integration.