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3: It (was) Event Day!

Had the Apple Event and it was underwhelming  * Three new device were introduced  *  Apple Watch Series 8 *  Apple Watch 8 Ultra  *  iPhone 14 and 14 pro * Our opinions on the new devices and the “Dynamic Island” Garmin called out apple on the Watch Ultra  * Garmin calls out Apple saying “we measure battery life in months not hours” then calling their own watch the enduro 2.  Garret Got new Airpods - Are they good  Is tech stuff getting expensive? iOS 16 gets released as an optional download. What changed?  What were the ups from the beta. The downs  * What do we think they could have made better in our eyes  What does the future look like for apple * Next rumors for events what could be coming out * More M2 Macs on the horizon maybe a new iPad Pro  (TTT) Throwback Tech Topic - Windows…The good ones then the bad  * What was the best window version in our mind? The worst?

2: It's (almost) Event Day!

PRESHOW * Household Gadgets we use every day * Fall is coming which means decorations * New Target Headset - Is it good https://www.roccat.com/products/elo-7-1-air?variant=39850474995870 [https://www.roccat.com/products/elo-7-1-air?variant=39850474995870] Follow up * Garret’s Symphony of Simplicity MacBook pro 14 and 16 inch price cut https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/29/deals-macbook-pro-new-record-low/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/29/deals-macbook-pro-new-record-low/] * Mac rumors has reported a record high price cut from amazon with a $400 discount on select apple Macbook Pro 14 and 16 inch models * Could this mean a new version of the MacBook Pro is on the horizon Apple Watch Pro? What we know so far https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/29/apple-watch-pro-older-watch-bands/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/29/apple-watch-pro-older-watch-bands/] * This could be a more “Rugged” apple watch with a bigger display between 47 and 48mm * Old bands will still be compatible somehow * Battery life improvements Apple Watch Pro Design Maybe https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/05/apple-watch-pro-cad-reveals-new-design/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/05/apple-watch-pro-cad-reveals-new-design/] New CAD images of the upcoming Apple Watch "Pro" have been shared online by 91mobiles, providing a closer look at the alleged design of the device. REMINDER ABOUT APPLE EVENT https://everytimezone.com/s/3a0b1dba [https://everytimezone.com/s/3a0b1dba] 12 Noon CDT 10 AM PDT 1 PM EDT YouTube TV Apple TV is getting 5.1 https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/06/youtube-tv-5-1-surround-sound-apple-tv/ [https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/06/youtube-tv-5-1-surround-sound-apple-tv/] On apple tv hardware & Fire TV sticks and only in supported YouTube TV content. TTT (Throwback tech topic) Old Software - What was our favorite and what did we like about it GOOD SOFTWARE TuxPaint Kid Pix Studio BAD SOFTWARE Bonzi Buddy LINK FOR LGR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L958sMz1kWs&t=187s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L958sMz1kWs&t=187s]

1: We're Back, Baby!

Pre-Show * We are back! * What happened in the almost two year break from the podcast. * We are no longer weezy but we can still have terrible transitions. iOS 16 Beta: * Lock Screen was updated * Widgets * Adjustable fonts * Notifications come up from bottom * Live Activities API * Focus Modes * Filter content on iPhone like emails and safari tab groups * Messages * Unsend and edit messages for up to 15 minutes after sending * MARK AS UNREAD * Facetime can hand off calls between iPhone, Mac, and iPad. * AirPods (et al) move with the call * Mail * Schedule send * Remind Me * iCloud Shared Photos Library * Wallet * Paid with Apple Pay (Select Stores) will show you tracking information in wallet * IDs * Digital Keys (iOS 15?) can now be shared * Apple Pay Later * Pay off in 4 installments over 6 weeks * Home * Completely redesigned * Health * Track medications * Fitness app is now available to all iPhone users even without Apple Watch Apple’s “iPhone” Event is Unofficially Scheduled for September 7th Gurman: Apple Finished iOS 16 Development Last Week Ahead of iPhone 14 Event Planned for September 7 - MacRumors [https://www.macrumors.com/2022/08/21/ios-16-development-wrapped-up-gurman/] * Supposed iPhone apple event to be taking place in about two weeks * Plans for iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8. Garret gets some UniFi gear. But does it hold up to the price? * Got a Dream Machine Pro SE. Able to do POE right out of the box * What does the interface look like * WIFI 6 lite - Heavy duty Throwback Tech Topic (TTT) After Show Discussion * Setup Updates / what has changed at our desks and why?