37 episodes
Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast Tom Anderson & Jeff Battersby
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5.0 • 14 Ratings
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Spilling trash, talk, tech, and tea (though Tom says no politics). Plus, games, plenty of Apple tech, or whatever else comes into our heads. It’s a show where we get to hang out and talk tech, talk shit, and have fun every couple of weeks (and sometimes more often - only your podcast app knows for sure). We'll give you the lowdown on the gear we're using, some knowledge bombs to help you use your gear better, and answer listener questions.
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iPad Event Recap
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Tom and Jeff unpack the latest Apple event!
New iPad Air and iPad Pro models: We're slicing through the details of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Get the scoop on the M2 and M4 chips, color options, new display options, storage, and more.Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro & Apple Pencil ProApple Pencil Madness: Too many options? We're debating whether Apple's expanding Apple Pencil lineup is innovation or just plain confusing.We take a critical look at Apple’s decisions that keep existing iPad users from upgrading to these new accessories without purchasing a new iPad.What’s the future hold for the iPad that might justify all this power under the hood?How much is a top of the line iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro?Contact Us
Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and @reyespoint@mastodon.sdf.org on Mastodon Find Tom at @tomfanderson on Twitter, and @tomanderson on Threads Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks. Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!
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Apple Event, the State of the iPad, and a Love of Photography with Chris Freitag
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Chris Freitag is a long-time Apple user, photographer, and YouTuber. He joins Tom and Jeff on this episode to talk about the upcoming Apple Event, potential new iPads, the current state of the iPad, his Apple gear, and shares his love of photography, which he documents on his excellent YouTube channel.
Links from the show
Chris Freitag on YouTube
Chris Freitag Website
Apple Event May 7th
Apple Rivals Retool to Challenge the iPhone and Vision Pro
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Chris Freitag: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - The Multipurpose Tool for Creators
Contact Us
Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and @reyespoint@mastodon.sdf.org on Mastodon Find Tom at @tomfanderson on Twitter, and @tomanderson on Threads Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks. Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!
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Taking Another Look at Apple News and Journaling Apps, Plus MARVEL SNAP
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Tom and Jeff are back at it:
An updated review of Apple News—why Jeff's come around to being a fan of the serviceTaking another look at Apple's Journal app and how it compares to Day OneJeff shares his initial thoughts and gameplay tips on the MARVEL SNAPLinks from the show:
Apple News+
Journal app
Day One
Search Engine: How do you make an addictive video game?
MARVEL SNAP
Contact Us
Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and @reyespoint@mastodon.sdf.org on Mastodon Find Tom at @tomfanderson on Twitter, and @tomanderson on Threads Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks. Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!
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Apple's DOJ Challenge and Vision Pro's Immersive Dilemma
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This episode looks into the US Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple, exploring the claims of monopolistic behavior and its implications for the company and its customers. We also navigate the virtual realms of Apple's Vision Pro, discussing the scarcity of immersive content, why Apple hasn't provided more content, and what may be ahead as part of visionOS 2. Plus, Apple announces the dates for WWDC in June.
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MLB for visionOS strikes out on Opening Day
Apple's Immersive Video Problem
New Celsius 7 - Moon Patrol
Contact Us
Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and @reyespoint@mastodon.sdf.org on Mastodon Find Tom at @tomfanderson on Twitter, and @tomanderson on Threads Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks. Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!
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Tom’s Apple Vision Pro Experience
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Tom had initially said he wouldn't, but he eventually gave in to temptation and bought an Apple Vision Pro to test it out. In the past several weeks, he has been using the headset to watch the Super Bowl, work in visionOS to create content for his newsletter and website, and engage in various work and entertainment environments.
From his experiences, Tom shares which accessories are necessary to fully utilize the Vision Pro, identifies the apps that he finds most useful, and discusses his strategy for interacting with his family while wearing the headset.
But after all that, did he keep it and should you consider buying one?
Links from the show:
Apple Vision Pro
Two Weeks With Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro return rate is about the same as the iPhone 15 Pro
Contact Us
Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and @reyespoint@mastodon.sdf.org on Mastodon Find Tom at @tomfanderson on Twitter, and @tomanderson on Threads Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks. Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!
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Clicks Keyboard for iPhone & The End of Apple's Car Ambitions?
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Join us in this episode as Tom reviews the Clicks Creator Keyboard for iPhone, highlighting its design, usability, and whether it's a worthy addition to your tech arsenal. We also discuss Apple's decision to end its car project, speculating on what this means for the company's future directions in technology.
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Clicks keyboard for iPhone
Threads Q&A on Clicks Keyboard
Apple Cancels Electric Car Project
Why Would Apple Make an Electric Car, Not a Driverless One?
Apple Revolutionized the Auto Industry Without Selling a Single Car
Apple has quietly tripled it’s testing of autonomous cars, records show
Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey
Contact Us
Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and @reyespoint@mastodon.sdf.org on Mastodon Find Tom at @tomfanderson on Twitter, and @tomanderson on Threads Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks. Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!
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Customer Reviews
A fun listen! 🤓
Both Tom and Jeff bring a wealth of experience around Apple technology and their witty banter produces some entertaining yet informative discussions.
The show is very approachable for Apple newbies but also contains plenty of advanced nuggets for those looking to level up and go beyond the basics.
I really appreciate how thorough the show notes are — they contain a bunch of links to resources, products, and best practices that bring even more value to each episode.
Tom Anderson and company are Tech Rockstars!
These guys are sharp as tacks and really awesome people. Great content and fun to listen to Tom and company.