Episode 199: It’s Going To Be Insanely Good

Manton buys a “new” iPhone and Daniel buys a modern one. They discuss the new U.S. phone-financing payment programs, Apple’s rumored new car coming in 2019, and Manton’s plea to listeners to understand his argument for web access on Apple TV.

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  • iPhone 5s – Manton gets a new phone but opts to stick with the smaller form factor.
  • iPhone 6s – Daniel goes for the top of the line, but stays away from plus.
  • Apple Car 2019 – The Wall Street Journal article suggests Apple has 2019 as its target for shipping a car.
  • Sony – A once-great electronics company that may have taken on too many industries.
  • Tesla Motors – A leader in the electric car business.
  • Quest for a Fantastic Future – Ashlee Vance book about Elon Musk.
  • The Talk Show #131 – John Gruber and Rene Ritchie talk up Apple’s interior construction abilities.
  • The Web Without HTML – Manton responds to feedback about his pro-web Apple TV stance.
  • Wrap-up Thoughts on the TV Web – Manton let’s Gruber have the last word … well, almost!

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September 25, 2015 at 9:00 am.

Episode 198: Let’s Assume It’s A Good Idea

Manton and Daniel discuss the Apple TV Developer Kit, speculate about the original plans Apple had for these devices, dig into the lack of web support and whether the TV could in fact feature a great web browser.

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September 17, 2015 at 2:40 pm.

Episode 197: Uncomfortably Similar

Daniel and Manton react to Apple’s September 9 event, consider the iPad Pro’s potential impact on the future of the Mac, and remark on Apple’s unusual decision to provide early hardware to developers for the new Apple TV.

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September 10, 2015 at 9:50 am.

Episode 196: That Stupid Large Phone

Manton and Daniel talk about some of the expected products to be announced at Apple’s September 9 event, including an updated Apple TV, iPad Pro, iPhone 6S, and new iPad mini.

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  • New Apple TV – John Paczkowski from Buzzfeed has the scoop on new, $149 Apple TV.
  • iPad Pro – Mark Gurman from 9to5Mac says to expect a new iPad pro with a stylus!.
  • iPhone Comparison – Apple’s feature comparison for the current lineup of iPhone 6 and 5 models.
  • Craig Hockenberry – The only guy we know who could use an iPad mini as a phone.

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September 4, 2015 at 10:20 am.