Save It for the Mic
By Levi Gilbert, Philip Eberhard
Save It for the MicJun 27, 2020
30: WWDC 2020
Philip and Levi reunite to break down their favorite announcements from WWDC 2020.
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The Talk Show - REMOTE FROM WWDC 2020 WITH CRAIG FEDERIGHI AND GREG JOSWIAK
Serenity Caldwell WWDC 2020 Recaps
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29: With Great Power Comes Great Complexity
Philip and Levi open with the 9to5Mac Happy Hour, condiments and humor. Philip informs Levi of Wunderlist's demise (1:26), which leads to Microsoft Power Apps. Philip extols Chrome on iOS (5:26) and the word preposterous. Levi has JOMO (13:08). The duo unpack the latest report of a new iPad Pro and revamped keyboard accessory (17:03), and Philip helps Levi understand AssistiveTouch. Philip loves schools Levi on TestFlight, and highlights his use of it with Overcast and Tweet Notes (32:30). Levi is stressing about high school basketball playoff seeding tiebreakers (49:59).
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Apple reportedly releasing an iPad keyboard with a trackpad later this year
Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
BRYDGE PRO+ Wireless Keyboard w/Trackpad for 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen)
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28: Welcome to the Space Jam
Philip and Levi quickly discuss the oddities of Apple Card, which leads to the oddities of Apple's habit of tying services to a single user — unless you're using Family Sharing, of course. Philip demonstrates the value of buying the newest Apple tech you can when you're in the market for a new device (12:34). Philip takes us on his AirPods Pro journey (22:27), which leads to a broader discussion on wireless headphones and AppleCare. Philip uses his new Magic Trackpad on a PC (49:16). This leads to the TrackPoint — also known as the Mouse Nipple (50:33) — and Dvorak keyboards (54:05). Levi makes Philip proud with his recent use of the floating keyboard and swipe typing (56:07) in iOS 13. Philip closes with his recent iPad pickup and a pro tip for folks using the first generation Apple Pencil (1:02:38).
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The Talk Show - ‘FAKE FACES’, WITH SPECIAL GUEST GLENN FLEISHMAN
Why the ThinkPad TrackPoint is still a thing, according to Lenovo’s chief designer (TechRadar)
The Dvorak Keyboard — a Primer
Levi's Tom drawing done on Paper on a 2018 iPad Pro
How Did This Get Made? Space Jam: LIVE!, episode #233
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27: We Can Talk About It Again, Philip
Philip and Levi sit down to record for the first time in five months. This immediately devolves into an existential discussion about things like work cubicle decorations/arrangement and the Four Light Bulbs. Levi gets a Mac Pro… but not that one. Philip explains RAM. Levi buys a new backpack. Philip learns us on 2020 iPhone rumors. Another existential crisis — browser tab management — also ensues. This leads to talking about being born in the right time, which naturally leads to a discussion of Oscar contenders and movie watching habits. Levi quits movie trailers. Hard stop.
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26: Top Apple September Event 2019 Takeaways
Philip and Levi discuss the top 10 announcements that stuck with them the most from Apple's September Event 2019.
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Here’s everything Apple announced today at the iPhone 11 event
What we’re still waiting for after Apple’s iPhone 11 event
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25: Parenting With Philip, Sponsored by Amazon
Philip and Levi pass the year mark of saving it for the mic. Levi (surprisingly) and Philip (unsurprisingly) both bought Vignette by Casey Liss (6:59). Philip recounts his Amazon Prime Day haul and reveals his (perhaps unhealthy) affinity for Amazon hardware (13:00). Levi discovers a practical alternate version of CarPlay (22:30). The conversation shifts back to Philip's Prime Day haul (37:06). Then, the duo close with thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (53:12).
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Dialog, Where Creativity Meets Technology
Marvel Studios' Phase 4 Announced, Multiple Projects Coming (IGN)
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24: That's America's Podcast
Philip and Levi are in the endgame now. As in, Philip literally finished Avengers: Infinity War on his phone during the previews as the two sat in a theater to see the re-released version of Avengers: Endgame. After a year's long journey, but more accurately a weekend, Philip sort of caught up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe just in time to see Endgame before it left theaters. Then the guys sat down and recorded their thoughts on Endgame, the MCU as a whole and what may be in store for the next 10 years of the MCU.
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List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films
Avengers: Endgame is returning to theaters with a new post-credits scene
Avengers: Endgame Re-Release New Footage Breakdown
Avengers: Endgame Re-Release Fails to Overtake Avatar as Top-Grossing Movie
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23: WWDC 2019
Levi and Philip dive deep into all the announcements and treasures from WWDC 2019.
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The Talk Show - Live From WWDC 2019 With Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak
Genius.com accuses Google of copying its song lyrics
Initial Thoughts on iPadOS: A New Path Forward
Marco Arment's Bluetooth background apps list
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22: Gave Up the Ghost
Levi and Philip return from sabbatical, and because time is a flat circle, they end up talking about the things they always talk about. Philip bought new AirPods. After Sinemia betrayed us all (11:23), should we trust MoviePass again? Levi has been strengthening his will with a new movie trailer rule (25:03). The trailer discussion then spirals into the amazing lunacy that is Netflix's "The OA" (41:57), which inevitably leads to Disney+ and Apple TV+ (1:00:59).
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Apple’s new AirPods come with a wireless charging case, Hey Siri support, and more battery life
Sinemia, A MoviePass Rival, Shutters U.S. Operations
AMC Theatres’ Monthly Movie Service Passes 785,000 Subscribers, 3 Times MoviePass
Disney+ will be available on November 12th for $6.99 a month
Apple announces Apple TV Plus video subscription service
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21: Live YOUR Life
Levi and Philip debate Levi's neurotic new phone charging strategy, which naturally leads to the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop (20:43). This, of course, leads to iPhone witchcraft (28:13). Levi updates the world on Brittany's general iPhone XS happiness six months removed (29:48) before the phone charging strategy debate returns. Levi reports back on his movieboy64 Hotmail account (36:06) before Philip discusses the MacBook haves and have nots (37:54). Then, Philip recounts a recent macOS bug that Levi is all too familiar with (54:41). And Disney drops the hammer on our wallets by opening the vault (1:12:14).
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This 18,000mAh battery has a phone in it
Disney is ending its vault program, giving Disney+ a huge boost in the streaming wars
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20: Dark Mode, Indeed
Levi and Philip reminisce about Hotmail, question their life's choices in Bandersnatch, (9:02), break down Apple's rumored 2019 lineup (36:47) and reflect on AirPods usage two years in (1:12:36). Then, Levi goes dark (1:18:52).
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‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Has 5 Main Endings – Here’s What They Are
Two New iPad Pro Models, 10.2-Inch iPad, and iPad Mini 5 Said to Launch in 2019
16-Inch MacBook Pro With All-New Design Expected in 2019, 13-Inch Model May Gain 32GB RAM
Apple Said to Release 31.6-Inch 6K Display With Mini LED-Like Backlight Design in 2019
How To Install the (Unofficial) Dark Mode for Slack
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19: Not Lukewarm on The Last Jedi
Levi and Philip give the gift of Star Wars as they take on the fanboy haters of The Last Jedi. A year removed, the guys take another look at Episode VIII and take on the common complaints of the film - from fuel constraints to Mary Poppins Leia to random trips to the casino - they address it all. This isn't going to go the way you think.
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Rey foreshadowing Kylo vs Luke.
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18: The Rick or the Rift
Levi and Philip dive deep (FULL SPOILERS) into The Walking Dead. The whole dang series. Despite the show's recent ratings struggles, Philip and Levi still find many positives in the long-running series. The guys highlight their exposure to and history with the show, digest the recent bombshell changes to the show and reflect on the first half of season 9, including how the show has recently rebooted itself. Then, the guys discuss differences from the comic series, their favorite characters and episodes and Rick's (supposedly) final episode.
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Walking Dead Movies: Andrew Lincoln's Rick Grimes to Lead 3 AMC TV Films
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17: There's Nothing Right With It Either
Levi has a new iPad Pro (for now) and gives his initial impressions, which leads to a sprawling conversation about the various iterations of iPads over the years. Philip continues to not give up on his iPhone SE (1:08:03), and the guys discuss human nature and cellular plans.
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Apple’s $29 iPhone Battery Replacement Program Ends December 31
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16: The Difference Between You and Me
Philip and Levi discuss the intricacies of the differences in the iPad Pro lineup. Then, the guys can't agree on the current state of Apple laptops (21:46). And Levi tries to sell Philip on finally joining the current generation of gaming consoles (58:14).
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More battery outliers, please - Marco.org
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Spiderman Bundle, Black - $199
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15: Did We Just Become Best Friends?
Philip and Levi return to discuss Philip's new Apple Watch Series 4, and the guys cover all the announcements from Apple's October Event, including the new MacBook Air (13:35), Mac mini (36:43) and iPad Pros (43:39).
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Apple announces new MacBook Air with Retina display starting at $1,199
Apple’s new Mac mini includes six-core processors and a space gray finish
The New 12.9- and 11-inch iPad Pros: The MacStories Overview
Brooklyn event impressions: The iPad Pro is a computer
iPad Pro vs. original iPad. 8.5 years of engineering
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14: Not Cranky, Just Edged Up
Philip and Levi follow up on the latest iPhone XS reviews and news (3:26), discuss the pros/cons of OLED (43:03), give an update on fall detection (52:35) and recap trying on an Apple Watch Series 4 (55:58).
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Daring Fireball's "The iPhones XS" Review
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13: It's Going to Save Somebody's Life
Philip and Levi unpack the announcements from Apple's fall Watch and iPhone event:
Apple Watch Series 4 (8:37)
No AirPower? (1:01:35)
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max (1:01:35)
iPhone XR (1:29:00)
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Apple Event: Live from the Steve Jobs Theater
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12: That's Just Physics (Sharp Objects)
Philip and Levi go FULL SPOILERS on HBO's mini-series, "Sharp Objects."
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Still Watching: Sharp Objects by Vanity Fair
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11: iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4 Leaks
Philip and Levi break down Sinemia's plans (now that Philip has finally quit MoviePass), dive into some meta podcasting (25:49), sing the praises of subtitles (35:17) and cover the latest news from the iPhone XS (43:16) and Apple Watch Series 4 (1:14:56) leaks.
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This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed
Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more
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10: New iPhone SE 2, Mac mini and MacBook Air Rumors
Philip and Levi dial up the paranoia of always being watched (4:19), recommend podcasts and turn on Anchor's Listener Support (5:49) and break down the new rumors for iPhone SE 2 (26:07), Mac mini (1:03:23) and MacBook Air (1:15:38).
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Reply All #109 Is Facebook Spying on You?
THE WOLF DEN #149 Marco Arment, Overcast
iPhone SE 2 may be updated iPhone 7
Apple Planning New Low-Cost MacBook, Pro-Focused Mac Mini
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9: Don't Get It Confused with Mystic Pizza
Philip and Levi discuss the evolution of the number of episodes in TV seasons (4:56), the pain of switching phone numbers (21:37) and sarcasm detection issues (30:57). Philip still can't let go of his SE (33:36), and Levi is concerned about his Christmas wish list (41:10). The guys talk podcast listening habits (44:32) and close with the continuing MoviePass saga (51:28).
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MoviePass posts huge quarterly loss, shareholders sue
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8: Made It a Little Bit Quieter, They Did
Philip and Levi talk MoviePass's latest goofs (11:03). Philip tries a new MacBook Pro; the guys discuss proof of a new iPad Pro (44:31), debate the merits of three new iPhone models (57:03) and give their thoughts on And-Man and the Wasp (1:17:14).
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7: MoviePass, It's Not Me, It's You
Philip and Levi admire Pentatonix (10:30), recap the MacBook Pro throttling fix (22:15) and discuss Anchor's vision (33:40). Then, Levi announces his break-up with MoviePass (41:33) before detailing his child labor days at a movie rental store (1:10:42). Finally, the guys close with the Star Wars: Episode IX cast announcement (1:22:02).
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Apple releases software fix for MacBook Pro slowdown
Why You Should Never Pay For Podcast Hosting
Star Wars: Episode IX Cast Announced
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6: Thermally Cornered Again
Philip and Levi finally get an Android phone name right (1:01), update their betas (5:34), recap their Prime Day haul (23:53) and break down the new MacBook Pro updates (44:05).
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Apple updates the MacBook Pro in big and small ways
Leaked Apple service document confirms new MacBook Pro keyboard is designed to fix dust problems
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5: Is This Now?
Philip and Levi ponder AirPod swipes (19:27), guess Apple's video service (27:58), update iOS 12 (43:16), dust off Apple Maps (49:23), covet new power adapters (58:24) and try to make sense of Westworld (1:04:23).
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4: iOS 12 First Impressions
Philip and Levi explain the new name, place new PIP requests (15:45), unpack Apple's recent history of missing launch dates (21:00), break down new AirPods rumors (38:51), lament more about Siri (1:12:17), give their initial iOS 12 impressions (1:19:50) and check-in on Westworld (1:33:49).
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Apple to Unveil High-End AirPods, Over-Ear Headphones For 2019
iOS 12 Beta: Our Favorite Tidbits and Hidden Features
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3: I Have a Great Feeling About This
Philip and Levi speculate some more on a potential Apple Watch Series 4 (6:50) and play a game of "what went wrong with AirPower." (25:57) Levi begs Philip to finish The Last of Us (35:03) and catch up on Westworld, and then the guys give their thoughts on "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (53:41) in just 12 parsecs.
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Apple Watch Series 4 Rumors Include No Buttons and Improved GPS
Why Apple’s AirPower Wireless Charger Is Taking So Long to Make
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