631: Nessie Beneath the Waves
Summary
Host Jason Snell and guest Dan Morin discuss time management, contrasting their habits regarding reading, gaming, and sports. They analyze Mark Gurman’s rumors about Apple’s upcoming smart home devices, including a screen-equipped HomePod and AI-enhanced Siri. The episode concludes with a critical review of Apple’s new device leasing program powered by Klarna, replacing the discontinued iPhone Upgrade Program.
Topics discussed
Intro, summer fun, reading vs gaming, and Factor Meals ad
Apple Home tech rumors: HomePad, Siri AI, and HomeKit
Apple Upgrade program: leasing vs buying and financial analysis
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Apple Q3 earnings: record revenue, supply constraints, and Tim Cook
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Listener mail: iPhone 17 Pro Max ergonomics and folding phones
iPad vs Phone utility and Siri AI indexing capabilities
Siri AI smart home stories and episode wrap-up
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