The LowdownRumor Alert: iPhone 15 EventApple eyeing NBA streaming rightsApple Watch Kid’s Edition?2nd StringRemote work catalyst tells employees to get back in the officeShould the ‘gubment be hosting contests to beef up AI cybersecurity?GM to compete with EV home charging featureFor The CultureFade In The WaterThe HookupTurn this Wi-Fi feature off to reduce batter drainVisit website for show note links

The LowdownRumor Alert: iPhone 15 EventApple eyeing NBA streaming rightsApple Watch Kid’s Edition?2nd StringRemote work catalyst tells employees to get back in the officeShould the ‘gubment be hosting contests to beef up AI cybersecurity?GM to compete with EV home charging featureFor The CultureFade In The WaterThe HookupTurn this Wi-Fi feature off to reduce batter drainVisit website for show note links

iPhone 15 Cometh

The LowdownThe pettiness that is the Apple Stocks iconApple tech as healthcare expenseiOS 16 Screen Time issues2nd StringFacial recognition tech is useless in New OrleansWho to blame: Uber tech or the backup driver?TikTok suspended in SenegalFor The CultureLizzo sexual abuse allegationsThe HookupHow to get notified when your battery is fully chargedVisit website for show note links

The LowdownThe pettiness that is the Apple Stocks iconApple tech as healthcare expenseiOS 16 Screen Time issues2nd StringFacial recognition tech is useless in New OrleansWho to blame: Uber tech or the backup driver?TikTok suspended in SenegalFor The CultureLizzo sexual abuse allegationsThe HookupHow to get notified when your battery is fully chargedVisit website for show note links

Petty Is As Petty Does

The LowdownMORE non-Rapid security updatesDevs can now apply for a Vision Pro“Apple GPT” Already in use?No iMessage or FaceTime for the UK?2nd String“X” marks the TwitterText-only TikTok posts?AI companies make safety pledges…without AppleFor The CultureThere are better uses for AI, this one ain’t itThe HookupHow to prevent accidental app deletionVisit website for show note links

The LowdownMORE non-Rapid security updatesDevs can now apply for a Vision Pro“Apple GPT” Already in use?No iMessage or FaceTime for the UK?2nd String“X” marks the TwitterText-only TikTok posts?AI companies make safety pledges…without AppleFor The CultureThere are better uses for AI, this one ain’t itThe HookupHow to prevent accidental app deletionVisit website for show note links

Apple GPT

The LowdownMore Rapid Security Response shenaniganAds are starting to show up in AppStore10% cash back in App Store for New Apple Card users2nd StringNetflix “moochers” can move profile to existing accountWoman pleads guilty to abortion-related charges after Meta gives up Messenger convosFor The CultureYou’re A Mother -  Keke Palmer EditionThe HookupRecord in 60 fps for smoother iPhone videosVisit website for show note links

The LowdownMore Rapid Security Response shenaniganAds are starting to show up in AppStore10% cash back in App Store for New Apple Card users2nd StringNetflix “moochers” can move profile to existing accountWoman pleads guilty to abortion-related charges after Meta gives up Messenger convosFor The CultureYou’re A Mother - Keke Palmer EditionThe HookupRecord in 60 fps for smoother iPhone videosVisit website for show note links

Can't Get Right

The LowdownApple steps up it’s “game” with Game Porting tool updateGoldman Sachs ain’t really feeling Apple Card2nd StringTwitter gets more competition as two new platforms pick up steamFor The CultureThe Supreme Court was busy during this “freedom” weekendThe HookupWere to download iOS and iPhone manualsVisit website for show note links

The LowdownApple steps up it’s “game” with Game Porting tool updateGoldman Sachs ain’t really feeling Apple Card2nd StringTwitter gets more competition as two new platforms pick up steamFor The CultureThe Supreme Court was busy during this “freedom” weekendThe HookupWere to download iOS and iPhone manualsVisit website for show note links

If Twitter and Instagram Had a Baby

The LowdownThe simple reason why iOS 16.5.1 was NOT a ‘Rapid Security Response’ updateApple trade-in values are changingMy Photo Stream feature is going away.2nd StringCheck your CashApp nowVolvo joins the Tesla supercharger trainFor The CultureMarriage and Growth - Grow together or outgrow each other?The HookupOhSnap 3 Pro “MagSafe” phone gripVisit website for show note links

The LowdownThe simple reason why iOS 16.5.1 was NOT a ‘Rapid Security Response’ updateApple trade-in values are changingMy Photo Stream feature is going away.2nd StringCheck your CashApp nowVolvo joins the Tesla supercharger trainFor The CultureMarriage and Growth - Grow together or outgrow each other?The HookupOhSnap 3 Pro “MagSafe” phone gripVisit website for show note links

Shaking The Table

The LowdownApple releases YET ANOTHER important iOS security updateApple releases its first visionOS beta2nd StringAmazon adds flashy new features to its upcoming Prime DayMeta beefs up Quest VR features and performanceFor The CultureBlack kids in STEM movement is not insulated from gender warsThe Hookup…For AppleHow Apple can fix “recents” view and Camera roll to accommodate images added to iCloud Shared Library Visit website for show note links

The LowdownApple releases YET ANOTHER important iOS security updateApple releases its first visionOS beta2nd StringAmazon adds flashy new features to its upcoming Prime DayMeta beefs up Quest VR features and performanceFor The CultureBlack kids in STEM movement is not insulated from gender warsThe Hookup…For AppleHow Apple can fix “recents” view and Camera roll to accommodate images added to iCloud Shared Library Visit website for show note links

Apple Needs To Fix This

The LowdownApple ups its DEI pledgeYou can finally cuss on iPhoneWill you download the iOS 17 beta?2nd StringYouTube lowers monetization requirementsTwitter’s new CEO finally speaksFord and now GM team up with…TeslaFor The CultureCanva AI flags Black women’s hairstylesVisit website for show note links

The LowdownApple ups its DEI pledgeYou can finally cuss on iPhoneWill you download the iOS 17 beta?2nd StringYouTube lowers monetization requirementsTwitter’s new CEO finally speaksFord and now GM team up with…TeslaFor The CultureCanva AI flags Black women’s hairstylesVisit website for show note links

The Game is the Game

The LowdownWWDC 23 Keynote Address- Initial Impression- Favorite Feature- Least Feature- What’s missingMacBook Air 15”Mac Studio &amp; M2 UltraMac Pro &amp; M2 UltraiOS 17iPadOS 17macOS SonomawatchOS 10Vision Pro &amp; Vision OSVisit website for show note links

The LowdownWWDC 23 Keynote Address- Initial Impression- Favorite Feature- Least Feature- What’s missingMacBook Air 15”Mac Studio &amp; M2 UltraMac Pro &amp; M2 UltraiOS 17iPadOS 17macOS SonomawatchOS 10Vision Pro &amp; Vision OSVisit website for show note links

Apple's New Vision

The LowdownOfficial WWDC announcement with AR tease graphicFind out who else is going to WWDCApple Card Family promo offers cash to share 2nd StringAI Chatbots be lyin’ and in court tooTwitter is losing value: Is Elon to Blame?Amazon gets slapped on the wrist for lax Ring Doorbell data privacyFor The CultureSocial Media good news: Lil’ Terrio transformationThe HookupWhere to find parking when there is noneVisit website for show note links

The LowdownOfficial WWDC announcement with AR tease graphicFind out who else is going to WWDCApple Card Family promo offers cash to share 2nd StringAI Chatbots be lyin’ and in court tooTwitter is losing value: Is Elon to Blame?Amazon gets slapped on the wrist for lax Ring Doorbell data privacyFor The CultureSocial Media good news: Lil’ Terrio transformationThe HookupWhere to find parking when there is noneVisit website for show note links

Hustling Backwards 

Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines give you the lowdown on news, tips &amp; tricks, and other tech and culture from an Apple fan perspective

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The LowdownGeorgians get digital ID’sFinal Cut Pro for iPad is here…with some catchesWWDC hardware hints2nd StringBotched Twitter Presidential announcementMillions of user’s VPN data leakedSony’s Project Q prototypeFor The CultureAnti-Black dentist visit?The HookupWhere to place Mesh Wi-Fi nodesVisit website for show note links

I Meant To Scan His Phone

The LowdownStates nix mobile COVID-19 exposure notificationsAirTag clothing?Meta to kill Messenger Apple Watch app2nd StringWindows 11 gets “AirDrop”WhatsApp lets you “hide” messagesGoogle gets into the foldable phone gameFor The CultureBuzz feed to use AI to generate “authentic” content for Black and Brown folks?The HookupSet device to Airplane mode while you charge it for faster chargingVisit website for show note links

The LowdownStates nix mobile COVID-19 exposure notificationsAirTag clothing?Meta to kill Messenger Apple Watch app2nd StringWindows 11 gets “AirDrop”WhatsApp lets you “hide” messagesGoogle gets into the foldable phone gameFor The CultureBuzz feed to use AI to generate “authentic” content for Black and Brown folks?The HookupSet device to Airplane mode while you charge it for faster chargingVisit website for show note links

An Authentic Voice

The LowdownApple ID services went down for many usersGoogle Home app for iOS is getting Matter supportApple busts major iOS 17 leaker with spycraft ‘canary trap’Apple unveils Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad2nd StringGoogle STILL reminding us that iPhones don’t support RCSChatGPT A.I. is powered by low-paid humans? For The CultureYet another hashtag - #JordanNeelyThe HookupUse text replacement for frequently used emailsVisit website for show note links

The LowdownApple ID services went down for many usersGoogle Home app for iOS is getting Matter supportApple busts major iOS 17 leaker with spycraft ‘canary trap’Apple unveils Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad2nd StringGoogle STILL reminding us that iPhones don’t support RCSChatGPT A.I. is powered by low-paid humans? For The CultureYet another hashtag - #JordanNeelyThe HookupUse text replacement for frequently used emailsVisit website for show note links

Apple Leaker Gets Got

The LowdownThe first Rapid Security Response update releasedApple Card Savings deposits almost up to $1BillionApple and Google tag team unwanted location tracking2nd StringGoogle goes passwordlessPornhub blocks the entire state of UtahFor The CultureDating a “bus driver”The HookupHow To: Improve phone chargingVisit website for show note links

The LowdownThe first Rapid Security Response update releasedApple Card Savings deposits almost up to $1BillionApple and Google tag team unwanted location tracking2nd StringGoogle goes passwordlessPornhub blocks the entire state of UtahFor The CultureDating a “bus driver”The HookupHow To: Improve phone chargingVisit website for show note links

Guardrails Needed

The LowdownMicrosoft rolling out iMessage support on Windows 11 Upcoming Health app updates: iPad app and AI-powered ‘wellness coaching service’Apple wins appeal in App Store legal battle with Epic Games2nd StringMicrosoft removes automatic Xbox clip sharing to TwitterAI-generated music is officially a hitFor The CultureDon Lemon is out @ CNNThe HookupHow to enable phone call voice isolationVisit website for show note links

The LowdownMicrosoft rolling out iMessage support on Windows 11 Upcoming Health app updates: iPad app and AI-powered ‘wellness coaching service’Apple wins appeal in App Store legal battle with Epic Games2nd StringMicrosoft removes automatic Xbox clip sharing to TwitterAI-generated music is officially a hitFor The CultureDon Lemon is out @ CNNThe HookupHow to enable phone call voice isolationVisit website for show note links

Gray iMessage Bubbles

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The LowdownApple Card Savings is now availableHomePods can now listen for &amp; send smoke alarm alertsKroger softens up on accepting Apple PayGoogle releases emergency patch for Chrome on Mac2nd StringM drops Apple CarPlay &amp; Android Auto from future EV lineupAdd more links to your Instagram BioTwitter’s Blue ChecexitFor The CultureNetflix live streaming flopThe HookupHow To: Setup Apple Savings AccountVisit website for show note links

Free Money

The LowdowniOS/iPad OS 16.4.1 ReleasedApple releases critical security update for iPhone 6S and iPhone 7Apple Card trying to entice customers with credit limit preview offerFind My feature sends Houston folks to same house since 20182nd StringTwitter Circle tweets are showing up for random users, and you should be carefulMicrosoft’s ‘Verified ID’ will confirm that LinkedIn members actually work where they say they doFBI warns public USB charging stations can lead to ‘juice jacking’For The CultureFolks are freaking out over upcoming ‘Freaknik’ documentaryThe HookupTP-Link Travel Router: Create stronger secure network while travelingVisit website for show note links

The LowdowniOS/iPad OS 16.4.1 ReleasedApple releases critical security update for iPhone 6S and iPhone 7Apple Card trying to entice customers with credit limit preview offerFind My feature sends Houston folks to same house since 20182nd StringTwitter Circle tweets are showing up for random users, and you should be carefulMicrosoft’s ‘Verified ID’ will confirm that LinkedIn members actually work where they say they doFBI warns public USB charging stations can lead to ‘juice jacking’For The CultureFolks are freaking out over upcoming ‘Freaknik’ documentaryThe Hookup<a href="https://amzn.to/3Uu7rjZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TP-Link Travel Router</a>: Create stronger secure network while travelingVisit website for show note links

Freaknik Freak Out

The LowdowniOS 16.4 release featuresWWDC set for June 5th2nd StringAnother ByteDance app breaks into top 10For The CultureIs Digital Blackface a thing?The HookupHow to delete duplicate photosVisit website for show note links

The LowdowniOS 16.4 release featuresWWDC set for June 5th2nd StringAnother ByteDance app breaks into top 10For The CultureIs Digital Blackface a thing?The HookupHow to delete duplicate photosVisit website for show note links

We're Just Whelmed

The LowdownApple further cracks down on remote work by ‘tracking employee attendance’ via badgesApple delaying Products to avoid layoffs? Apple Car gains more test drivers but remains shrouded in mysteryNew in the Release Candidate available2nd StringTikTok ban hearingDoom &amp; Gloom: Even more tech layoffs | Accenture, Amazon, IndeedMeta rolls out paid verification option for Facebook and Instagram users in USFor The CultureCompanies want to own all our time: Lawyer &amp; Influencer forced to resignThe HookupHow to prevent iOS app review pop-ups from appearingVisit website for show note links

The LowdownApple further cracks down on remote work by ‘tracking employee attendance’ via badgesApple delaying Products to avoid layoffs? Apple Car gains more test drivers but remains shrouded in mysteryNew in the Release Candidate available2nd StringTikTok ban hearingDoom &amp; Gloom: Even more tech layoffs | Accenture, Amazon, IndeedMeta rolls out paid verification option for Facebook and Instagram users in USFor The CultureCompanies want to own all our time: Lawyer &amp; Influencer forced to resignThe HookupHow to prevent iOS app review pop-ups from appearingVisit website for show note links

Stay Ready

The LowdownNo Apple layoffs… yetNew Apple Music Classical AppApple is itching to launch its AR headset2nd StringMeta’s new future…  AIPinterest in trouble for child exploitation For The CultureBET is for sale: Who should buy AND what should be done with it?The HookupHow to convert a document to PDF on your iPhoneTwitter is ending SMS 2FA, use iCloud Keychain to set up verification codeVisit website for show note links

The LowdownNo Apple layoffs… yetNew Apple Music Classical AppApple is itching to launch its AR headset2nd StringMeta’s new future… AIPinterest in trouble for child exploitation For The CultureBET is for sale: Who should buy AND what should be done with it?The HookupHow to convert a document to PDF on your iPhoneTwitter is ending SMS 2FA, use iCloud Keychain to set up verification codeVisit website for show note links

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