634: Crime River
Summary
Mike Hurley and Jason Snell discuss the end of the "Summer of Fun" ahead of Apple’s upcoming event, sharing personal updates and reviewing kitchen gadgets like the Thermapen. They examine PopSockets for iPhone ergonomics and compare the Schlage Sense Pro smart lock to the Aqara UWB lock. The episode concludes with a detailed analysis of Apple’s new EU DMA compliance rules, criticizing the complex fees and reporting requirements as a victory for Apple over genuine competition.
Topics discussed
Summer of Fun ends and Apple Event timing
Cooking thermometers and PopSockets
Schlage vs Aqara smart locks review
Apple's new EU App Store terms and DMA
Apple Home Hub, Vision Pro, and layoffs
iPhone 18 Pro Max variable aperture
John Ternus as CEO and hardware focus
Siri AI search and Apple One accounts
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