Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast
Episodes
Apple Event Recap: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and more with Joe Moyer
Hosts Jeff, Tom, and guest Joe Moyer analyze Apple’s latest event, praising new CEO John Ternus’s smooth transition and the tactile design of the new foldable iPhone Duo.
Apple's iPhone Event is Set, and New Mac mini and Mac Studio Models
Tom and Jeff discuss Apple’s August hardware updates, including price hikes for the new M6 Mac Mini and M5 Mac Studio, alongside a cheaper polishing cloth.
Ditching the Phone for Field Notes (and a Tiny E-Reader)
Tom Anderson discusses his new obsession with Field Notes pocket notebooks, detailing how he uses them to reduce phone distractions and organize his life.
Samsung Galaxy Fold8 Hands-On and Apple's New Upgrade Program
Is Siri Finally Fixed? We Put Apple’s New Siri AI to the Test
Hosts Jeff Battersby and Tom Anderson review the public betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, discussing performance tweaks, Liquid Glass customization, and CarPlay improvements.
The Podcast App That’s Changing How We Learn | Kevin Smith (Co-Founder of Snipd)
Hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby welcome Kevin Smith, co-founder of the AI-powered podcast app Snipped.
Stop Overcomplicating It: Simple, Effective Ways to Use Apple Reminders with Robin Kai
Hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby welcome guest Robin Sanakai, a Munich-based IT professional and creator of the For Mac Users newsletter.
WWDC 2026 Keynote Recap with Riley Hill and Joe Moyer
Basic AF hosts Tom and Jeff are joined by Riley Hill and Joe Moyer to recap WWDC 2026, focusing on Apple Intelligence, performance upgrades, and new parental controls.
MacBook Air M5 (13" & 15") First Impressions, iPhone 17 Pro MLS Event, KC Public Schools Go Apple
Hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby discuss their experiences with new M5 MacBook Airs, including setup quirks and battery life.
Mac Mini Gets Pricier, Siri Payout, and iOS 27 Rumors
Hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby discuss Apple Notes tips, including Pro Notes plugins and smart folders, alongside news on Mac Mini shortages and stricter education store verification.