The Talk Show With John Gruber

Tech commentator M.G. Siegler talks about the new iPad Pros, iPadOS/MacOS differences, OpenAI's Scarlett Johansson controversy, and his new blog Spyglass. Discussion includes blending MacOS with iPads, Apple's product names, touch screen MacBooks, enhancing iPad Pro functionality, and legal implications of voice emulation by technology companies.

Federico Viticci discusses MacStories’s 15th anniversary & Apple’s upcoming 'Let Loose' keynote. They explore Apple's iPad lineup, hybrid laptop/tablet devices, and innovative product concepts. Speculations on features of Apple devices, keyboard innovations, and anticipation for iPadOS changes at WWDC.

John Moltz talks about the lack of original content for Vision Pro, WWDC rumors, and Apple's regulatory challenges. They discuss iOS 18 updates, foldable iPhone rumors, and AI-related WWDC announcements. Also, they touch on Netflix's '3 Body Problem'.

Tech journalist and podcaster, Jason Snell, discusses the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple and sports gambling. They explore the complexities of Apple's operations, antitrust challenges, user experience enhancements, messaging standards, and the balance between profit-making motives and potential antitrust concerns.

Special guest David Barnard discusses the App Store's future, revenue models, and the Weather Up app update. They touch on app rankings, unethical practices, and the balance between originality and imitation in creative design. The conversation also explores Apple's design success, the Reservoir Dogs controversy, and the implications of app store economics, including Apple's 30% fee on developers.

Adam Lisagor, a guest on The Talk Show, discusses the immersive experience of using new technology, the limitations of the home screen, and the design aesthetic of Apple products. They also explore the potential for storytellers in creating big scale VR experiences and the benefits of force quitting on a device.

Matthew Panzarino, proprietor of The Obsessor, talks about the Vision Pro. They discuss WordPress scheduling, review embargoes, Ad Block Pro, Safari vs Chrome, YouTube on the iPhone, Face ID frustrations, privacy concerns and Apple's approach, 3D display mode on iPhones, VisionOS, childhood movie-watching memories, 3D movies, the cost and value of a device for entertainment, and simplifying the buying and selling process.

Marco Arment joins the show to discuss the Apple-Masimo patent dispute over Apple Watch blood oxygen sensors, the new App Store entitlement, and the frustration of Apple's missed opportunities. They also touch on employee poaching, Tim Cook's leadership style, and the revolution in blood oxygen monitoring. They explore Apple's response to patent allegations, their belief in entitlement, and the implications of the App Store ruling for developers. The conversation delves into cultural differences, pricing of Vision Pro, and the potential of mixed reality headsets.

Casey Liss, software developer, joins John Gruber to discuss topics such as the history of Mac OS naming conventions, a new user-friendly alternative to IMDB called Call Sheet, pricing options for apps, nostalgic memories of old technology, Apple's performance in 2023, buyer's remorse, the second generation HomePod, the delay of Grand Theft Auto, the ongoing animosity between Apple and Meta, using Square Space to create websites, the convenience of a physical camera button, upgrades in Apple Watch OS 10, the impact of Apple Silicon, and the future of technology.

John Siracusa joins the podcast to discuss Apple/Masimo patent dispute, Beeper Mini/iMessage saga, iOS 17.3’s Stolen Device Protection, Apple's new Journal app, and an ode to big-ass tower desktops.