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4 SEPT • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Instagram’s Terrible iPad App, ChatGPT Saved Google Chrome, iPhone 17 Event Hopes

iPad finally got an Instagram app, and it’s terrible, Pixel 10 Pro 100x camera, Apple's AI plans for Siri may be powered by Gemini, AI search and ChatGPT saved Google from selling Chrome, and we play listener voicemail with expectations for the iPhone 17 event!

4 Sept

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1h 54m
28 AUG • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

What to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily Driver

iPhone 17 event is on Sept 9 and we break down everything to expect, from iPhone 17 Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more, what’s the breakdown of influencers vs journalists invited in-person, Stephen is running iOS 26 on his main iPhone, and MagSafe charging got faster, but at a cost.

28 Aug

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1h 44m
4 SEPT • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

OpenAI Jobs Platform, Threads Gets 10K Character Posts, Adobe Premiere on iPhone

OpenAI's plan to launch a jobs platform and certification program to boost AI skills, Meta's introduction of long-form text features on Threads, and Adobe's upcoming Premiere video editing app on iPhone. OpenAI Plans Jobs Platform, Certification Program for AI Roles - Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-04/openai-unveils-jobs-platform-certification-program-for-ai-roles Threads now lets you add 10,000 character text attachments to posts | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/770391/meta-threads-text-dumps-attachments-10000-characters SwitchBot launches three AI-powered smart home products — including a pair of robots | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/ifa-berlin/770534/switchbot-ai-hub-eink-frame-robot-pet Adobe Premiere video editor coming to iPhone as a free app - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/04/adobe-premiere-video-editor-coming-to-iphone-as-a-free-app/ Apple CEO Tim Cook Invited Back to White House for Tech Event - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/04/tim-cook-invited-back-to-white-house/

4 Sept

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4 min
3 SEPT • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

iPad Finally Gets Instagram App, Apple Expands Retail in India, Material 3 Expressive

Instagram app comes to iPad, Apple's expansion in India with the opening of its fourth retail store, Apple Koregaon Park, Google's latest updates in its Android ecosystem and Pixel devices, Mophie's charging Stand designed for Apple's AirPods Max. Google brings Material 3 Expressive to Pixel 6 and newer devices, along with other features | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/03/google-brings-material-3-expressive-to-pixel-6-and-newer-devices-along-with-other-features/ Mophie adds wireless charging to the AirPods Max with its new stand | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/770322/mophie-airpods-max-headphones-wireless-charging-stand Instagram is coming to iPad, 15 years later | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/769460/instagram-ipad-app-launch-reels Latest Apple store has a new way to blur the boundary between interior and exterior - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/03/latest-apple-store-has-a-new-way-to-blur-the-boundary-between-interior-and-exterior/ Ecobee's Smart Security System Now Works With Home App and Siri - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/03/ecobee-smart-security-apple-home-app/

3 Sept

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4 min
2 SEPT • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Anthropic’s Funding Round, AirTag 2, Apple TV Rumors, Uber Eats- Best Buy Partnership

Uber Eats Partners with Best Buy to deliver tech, Anthropic’s new funding round, amazon ends shared Prime outside your home, and rumored Apple TV 4K, AirTag 2 features. Uber Eats partners with Best Buy to deliver your tech | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/769183/uber-eats-best-buy-partnership-deliveries Anthropic is now valued at $183 billion | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/anthropic/769179/anthropic-is-now-valued-at-183-billion Amazon ends shared Prime free shipping outside your home | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/769051/amazon-prime-free-shipping-benefit-sharing-ending New Apple TV 4K is launching at the perfect time for Dolby Vision 2 - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/02/new-apple-tv-4k-is-launching-at-the-perfect-time-for-dolby-vision-2/ AirTag 2 May Debut at iPhone 17 Event Next Week With These Features - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/02/airtag-2-rumored-features/

2 Sept

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4 min
29 AUG • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Perplexity Leadership Changes, Philips Hue Matter Leak, Apple iPad Pro Upgrades

Ad Chief Taz Patel leaves Perplexity, Philips Hue may focus on Matter-over-Thread connectivity. Apple's upcoming iPad Pro launch, and the UK government's encryption demands on Apple. EXCLUSIVE: Perplexity Ad Chief Taz Patel Departs https://www.adweek.com/media/perplexity-advertising-chief-taz-patel-departs/ Leak suggests new Philips Hue lights will have direct Matter support | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/768232/leak-philips-hue-lights-matter-over-thread Apple pulls iPhone torrent app from AltStore PAL in Europe | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/767344/apple-removes-itorrent-altstore-pal-ios-marketplace Apple is about to finally give iPad users the best reason to go iPad Pro - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/29/apple-is-about-to-finally-give-ipad-users-the-best-reason-to-go-ipad-pro/ UK Still Demanding Global Access to iCloud User Data, Filings Suggest - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/29/uk-still-demanding-global-access-icloud-user-data/

29 Aug

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5 min
1 SEPT • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Apple's South India Expansion, Student Perspectives on AI in Academia, iPhone 17 Pro “Clear” Case

Apple's retail expansion with a new store in South India, student insights on AI use in academia, and Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro “clear” case may not be so, clear. Apple Hebbal opens this Tuesday, September 2, in Bengaluru - Apple https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/08/apple-hebbal-opens-this-tuesday-september-2-in-bengaluru/ Rise of AI shopping ‘agents’ set to transform ecommerce https://www.ft.com/content/6d951293-d750-48b9-92b6-632fdfb92f18?accessToken=zwAGPaJoDo_Ikc9tlRKT11BIudOStmMv37kvGA.MEQCIEpsVHfXIv6BCzVT2urKd4RmLjZUftJExWGMeYFKE3M0AiAQdGkGI1gDJsZQVwSovY-8ewD4k-kWy3L59m63AbUkFw&sharetype=gift&token=60516613-757d-4a7d-b17f-69f61a4ab02e Survey: College Students’ Views on AI https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/academics/2025/08/29/survey-college-students-views-ai iPhone 17 Pro: Apple's rumored not-so-clear case design shown in video - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/01/iphone-17-pro-apple-not-so-clear-case/

1 Sept

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4 min
28 AUG • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Microsoft's New AI Models, Anthropic User Data Update, Xcode beta now with ChatGPT-5

Microsoft's launch of new AI models focusing on cost-effective performance, the implications of Anthropic's data policy change on user interactions, and the challenges faced by fast-food chains like Taco Bell in deploying AI voice assistants in drive-thrus. Microsoft unveils powerful new home-grown AI models | Semafor https://www.semafor.com/article/08/28/2025/microsoft-unveils-powerful-new-home-grown-ai-models Anthropic will start training its AI models on chat transcripts | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/anthropic/767507/anthropic-user-data-consumers-ai-models-training-privacy Taco Bell’s AI drive-thru plan gets caught up on trolls and glitches | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/767421/taco-bell-ai-drive-thru-trolls-glitches New Xcode beta now available with GPT-5 and Claude support - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/28/new-xcode-beta-now-available-with-gpt-5-and-claude-support/ Apple Watch Ultra 3’s software might be another reason to upgrade from Ultra 1 - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/28/apple-watch-ultra-3s-software-might-be-another-reason-to-upgrade-from-ultra-1/

28 Aug

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4 min
27 AUG • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

OpenAI Sued After Teen’s Death, Misleading Nothing Phone 3 Images, New Chipolo Find My Devices

A recent collaboration between OpenAI and Anthropic aimed at improving AI safety, Nothing's use of stock images for its Phone 3 marketing, Chipolo's new tracking products, and reading the Apple event tea leaves. OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety-test rival models | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/27/openai-co-founder-calls-for-ai-labs-to-safety-test-rival-models/ OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/news/766678/openai-chatgpt-parental-controls-teen-death Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/report/766543/nothing-busted-using-fake-phone-3-photo-samples New Chipolo Loop and Card trackers offer Find My compatibility https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/27/new-chipolo-loop-and-card-trackers-offer-find-my-compatibility-and-400-foot-range/ Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 17 Pro Features - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/27/apple-event-logo-hints-at-iphone-17-pro-features/

27 Aug

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5 min
25/07/2024

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, Y2k Came 24 Years Late, Has Netflix Won the Streaming Wars?

CrowdStrike takes down 8.5 million PC’s, Apple Maps now on the web, new  Vision Pro immersive experiences, Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, and is Netflix really the top streaming service? Sponsored by 1Password 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/product/xamWatch on YouTube! Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/GEfhPBTKB4oJoin the Community Discuss new episodes, start your own conversation, and join the Primary Tech community here: social.primarytech.fmSupport the show Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/joinReach out: Stephen's YouTube Channel@stephenrobles on Threads@stephenrobles on XStephen on MastodonJason's Inc.com Articles@jasonaten on Threads@JasonAten on XJason on MastodonWe would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: podcast@primarytech.fm Links from the show iOS 18 Hands-On: TOP 10 Features [Public Beta] - YouTubeCrowdStrike blames test software for taking down 8.5 million Windows machines - The VergeCrowdStrike's CEO Just Responded to the Massive Outage That Took Out Computers at Airlines and Hospitals. It Misses the Most Important Point | IncCrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage | TechCrunchNew Apple Immersive Video series and films premiere on Vision Pro - AppleApple Vision Pro Gains New Lake Vrangla Environment - MacRumorsApple Tries to Rein In Hollywood Spending After Years of Losses - BloombergApple MapsApple Maps Just Announced a Big Change. It's Very Bad News For Google | IncTesla shares fall after second-quarter earnings missMusk launches poll asking if Tesla should invest $5 bln in xAI, early votes in favour | ReutersNBA Rejects Warner Bros. Discovery Offer, Signs $77 Billion Deal With NBC, ESPN and Amazon - WSJiOS 18 Preview - Apple (00:00) - Intro (03:08) - Big Apple Trip (08:34) - HUGE Apple News (10:20) - CrowdStrike Failure (19:10) -  Vision Pro Content (27:32) - Sponsor: 1Password (30:46) - Apple Cuts Hollywood Spending (38:09) - Apple Maps On Web (43:35) - Threads For News (49:31) - Tesla Earnings Miss (57:10) - NBA Streaming Deal (01:02:01) - Apple Maps vs Google Maps ★ Support this podcast ★

25/07/2024

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1h 11m

Tech news that matters for everyone to understand. Our hosts break down the most important stories, from consumer tech and gadgets, to AI and beyond. Stephen Robles is a content creator with over 150K on YouTube, and Jason Aten is a technology columnist at Inc.com having written in the past for Business Insider and The Chicago Tribune. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes.

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Instagram’s Terrible iPad App, ChatGPT Saved Google Chrome, iPhone 17 Event Hopes

What to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily Driver

OpenAI Jobs Platform, Threads Gets 10K Character Posts, Adobe Premiere on iPhone

iPad Finally Gets Instagram App, Apple Expands Retail in India, Material 3 Expressive

Anthropic’s Funding Round, AirTag 2, Apple TV Rumors, Uber Eats- Best Buy Partnership

Perplexity Leadership Changes, Philips Hue Matter Leak, Apple iPad Pro Upgrades

Apple's South India Expansion, Student Perspectives on AI in Academia, iPhone 17 Pro “Clear” Case

Microsoft's New AI Models, Anthropic User Data Update, Xcode beta now with ChatGPT-5

OpenAI Sued After Teen’s Death, Misleading Nothing Phone 3 Images, New Chipolo Find My Devices

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, Y2k Came 24 Years Late, Has Netflix Won the Streaming Wars?

Weekly bonus episodes, ad-free, daily news show!

Instagram’s Terrible iPad App, ChatGPT Saved Google Chrome, iPhone 17 Event Hopes

What to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily Driver

OpenAI Jobs Platform, Threads Gets 10K Character Posts, Adobe Premiere on iPhone

iPad Finally Gets Instagram App, Apple Expands Retail in India, Material 3 Expressive

Anthropic’s Funding Round, AirTag 2, Apple TV Rumors, Uber Eats- Best Buy Partnership

Perplexity Leadership Changes, Philips Hue Matter Leak, Apple iPad Pro Upgrades

Apple's South India Expansion, Student Perspectives on AI in Academia, iPhone 17 Pro “Clear” Case

Microsoft's New AI Models, Anthropic User Data Update, Xcode beta now with ChatGPT-5

OpenAI Sued After Teen’s Death, Misleading Nothing Phone 3 Images, New Chipolo Find My Devices

ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to Buy Chrome, Apple Making AI Robots

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