∞ The Dalrymple Report: Ring, Olympics, Siri slips againRing had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would.
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Foldable iPhone, Financials, buying a Mac onlineRumors continue about Apple coming out with some sort of a foldable iPhone that will be released this year and the follow up designs that will follow. The copany released its quarterly results with revenue boosted by incredible iPhone sales. The way you buy a Mac online has changed. Apple has a new visually pleasing way of presenting the options and the Mac you are buying, while making your choice ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Shoveling snow with Siri, More on Apple’s Future AIWe all know Siri can be frustrating, but Dave has a story about shoveling snow and trying to use Siri at the same time that had me laughing. I probably should feel bad about it, but it was just too good. More news from Mark Gurman this week on Apple's plans to run their AI efforts using Google's Gemini.
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Brought to you by: ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Snowstorm, Apple chatbot, Guitar softwareThere is a massive snowstorm on the horizon for much of the U.S. east coast and even in the center of the country this week. Dave and I are getting prepared. Rumors of Apple's new Siri and chatbot are still swirling around—we take a look at some of the most recent ones. We talk a bit about getting a good sound if you plug your guitar into your computer.
∞ The Dalrymple Report: CPR, Creator Apps, and Car locksDave has been taking a CPR course, probably something we all should know how to do, and he tells us a few things he's learned. Apple this week expanded their services business by offering a new Creator Bundle for a monthly subscription. Dave also got the key for his car on his phone and watch, but the experience may not be what you expect it was.
Follow this podc ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Vision Pro, Doorbells and doorlocks, Laptop evolutionsIf you have a Vision Pro, Apple put you courtside at an LA Lakers game this week, which must have been quite an experience. It's time for CES and this year there are a lot of doorbells and doorlocks. Dave and I talk about CES and dig into some specific product categories. This week Dave talks about some laptop trends that are not Apple.
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∞ The Dalrymple Report: Facebook, Apple in 2026, and Edge LightHave you heard about the Facebook settlement where you can get money back from a lawsuit? Neither had we until Dave got an email. If you want to look ahead and see all of the products that Apple has planned for 2026, there is a good look at everything to kick off the year. The newest macOS has a cool new feature called Edge Light that puts a light on your screen to frame a video call giving you be ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Holiday returns, Apple account lockout, and iOSIt's holiday time and Dave and I both purchased Apple gifts for loved ones. We talk about our desicsion process and Apple's holiday return policy in case you need to return something. We also talk more about changes to iOS in JApan and if theose types of changes could happen in other parts of the world. Dave tells the story of someone who was completely locked out of his Apple account for no appar ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Refurbished gear, Apple execs, and 3D printingWith the holidays coming up, Dave and I talk about buying refurbished Apple products and whether or not we woould do it. There has been a shake up at Apple with a couple of executives choosing to retire early next year. We have talked before about how great Apple hardware is, but 3D printing Apple Watches and the process they use takes everything to the next level.
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Router, AI shuffle, Apple Design chief leaving for MetaThanksgiving is over and Dave and I are back at it! We have a great conversation about sharing some time with family over the holidays, a router failure and then dive into some big Apple topics. Apple's VP of AI is retiring (finally) and Apple is revamping the entire team. Another Apple executive is leaving the company for Meta—Alan Dye who was responsible for UI is leaving, although some ar ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Tim Cook, Siri, iPhone PocketThe Dalrymple Report: Tim Cook, Siri, iPhone Pocket
There are rumors that Tim Cook is getting ready to retire from Apple as early as next year. Many think the link was intentional to test the market to see what it thinks before making anything official. In Japan, users can replace Siri on their iPhones, something people in most countries would love to do. Apple's newest product, the iPho ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Apple fiscal report, CarPlay, and GeminiApple last week reported its fiscal fourth quarter, so Dave and I take a quick look at numbers and see where the revenue is coming from. We also talk about the reasons GM is ending support for CarPlay and Android Auto for future cars and reports that the next version of Siri will be powered by Google's Gemini.
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Brought to you by ∞ The Dalrymple Report: tvOS, Robots, Ads in Apple MapsApple's services divsion, which includes things like iCloud analytics Apple Music is now bigger than Walt Disney or Tesla. Dave and I look at tvOS and some of the things that have changed in that OS. We also talk about Joanna Stern's experience with a home robot, which seemed a little weird. Unfortunately, it seems Apple is moving ahead with plans to have ads in Apple Maps.
∞ The Dalrymple Report: HomePod mini, AWS, Apple Shiny, and F1My wife got me a pair of Meta Ray Ban sunglasses this week. I haven't had a lot of time to work with them , but I talk about my first impressions. Amazon Web Services went down this week and it took some of the biggest tech companies along with it. So much money and expertise all taken out because of one simple mistake. Apple's recently released products are availble for pickup now and there doesn ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Ear Tips, iPad, MacBook ProThis week, Dave and I talk about the new AirPod Pro ear tips and whether the fit is better than the last generation. We also talk about Apple's newest product releases, including the M5 iPad Pro and the M5 MacBook Pro. Then we talk about Vision Pro and the rebranding of Apple TV+.
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∞ The Dalrymple Report: AI, iCloud, Apple’s next CEODave and I chat this week about a reader comment we received on the recent episode about AI. With the new iPhone release, we discuss the advantages of iCloud for users. There are some rumors swirling around Apple’s CEO succession plan and who might be stepping up to the plate.
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