The Committed: A Fortnightly Tech Podcast

In our triumphant return, we talk about iOS 15, iPadOS 15, the new iPad mini, and our experiences with the iPhone 13 Pro. And don’t miss Rob’s notch rant... Links Mega battery life comparison test [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQQCoJiZj8w] Apple MagSafe Battery Pack [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B099BWY7WT/thecommitted-20] Anker Magnetic Wireless Portable Charger [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08TW7BRTJ/thecommitted-20] Unlock glitch [https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/24/iphone-13-apple-watch-unlock-bug/] Picks of the Week Rob: Find My [https://www.apple.com/icloud/find-my/] Kirk: The Wire [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306414/] Ian: Choosy [https://www.choosyosx.com/]

In our first episode of 2021 (yeah, we know…), Rob, Kirk, and Ian discuss recent Apple announcements and give some hands-on insight into AirPods Max, M1 MacBook Air, AirTags, and more. Links New iPad, Who Dis? [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211091] 23 Things You Can Track with Apple’s New AirTags [https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/16-things-you-can-track-with-airtags/ ] All the Apps That Support Apple's Spatial Audio Feature [https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apps-support-apples-spatial-audio-feature/ ] Picks of the Week Rob: Wyze Robot Vacuum with LIDAR [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NR5TBS3] Kirk: Theragun Prime [https://amzn.to/3gSCQL2] Ian: USB-C Adapter for MacBook Air and Pro [https://amzn.to/3e5BESD]

We ruminate on the changes we’ve seen in our technology stacks in 2020, discuss 2-factor authentication with Apple IDs, and wonder aloud who Apple Fitness+ is actually for (hint: it’s not us). As a programming note, this will be the last regular, fortnightly episode of The Committed. For the foreseeable future, The Committed will publish on a far less regular and more sporadic schedule. We’re still here, and we’ll do more episodes, just not every two weeks. Links Apple ID [https://appleid.apple.com/] I hate working out but Apple Fitness+ got me hooked [https://www.inputmag.com/reviews/apple-fitness-plus-got-me-hooked-on-working-out] Hear what AirPods Max sound like on your own headphones [https://www.loopinsight.com/2020/12/21/hear-what-airpods-max-sound-like-on-your-own-headphones/] 2021 Focus Planner [http://thesweetsetup.com/plan//?ref=23] [affiliate link] Vivino [https://www.vivino.com/] Picks of the Week Rob: Grand Mountain Adventure [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grand-mountain-adventure/id1468010739] Kirk: Marmalade [https://www.tiptree.com/products/marmalades] Ian: No One Sings Like You Anymore, Vol. 1 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-one-sings-like-you-anymore-vol-1/1542322672]

We talk about AirPods Max, Apple Fitness+, and our impressions of Big Sur. LINKS AirPods Max [https://www.apple.com/airpods-max/] Apple Fitness+ Coming Monday [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/12/apple-fitness-launches-this-coming-monday-at-9-99-per-month/] How to check a Mac’s OS upgrade history in System Profiler [https://www.macworld.com/article/3600312/how-to-check-a-macs-os-upgrade-history-in-system-profiler.html] How to find what software has been automatically updated on your Mac [https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/how-to-find-what-software-has-been-automatically-updated-on-your-mac/]

We hold our annual, round-robin gift guide this episode, with far fewer tech items than you’d expect! LINKS Stainless Steel Can Opener Bar Tool For Topless Beer Can Opener [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08H17M6C5/thecommitted-20] Apple California Poppy leather link watch band [https://kirkville.com/apple-watch-band-review-california-poppy-leather-link-and-atlantic-blue-braided-solo-loop/] MoKo Smart Folio Case for iPad Air [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08FJB87P7/thecommitted-20] Kikkerland Bedside Caddy [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01BSH725O/thecommitted-20] Robert Fripp: Music for Quiet Moments [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/robert-fripp-music-for-quiet-moments/pl.u-J9amIJmLkM] Letter to You - Springsteen album [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08HGB71RT/thecommitted-20] plus Apple TV+ show Mueller Austria Ultra-Stick 500 Watt 9-Speed Immersion Multi-Purpose Hand Blender [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B075X1KPLZ/thecommitted-20] Dieter Rams: The Complete Works [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1838661530/thecommitted-20] Metal Aluminum Mouse Pad [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07X3C1Y46/thecommitted-20] Lekeye Drain Hair Catcher [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07QMVWCQG/thecommitted-20]