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Rob and Mark are Apple and tech enthusiasts who like nothing more than a good old muse, moan and laugh about the latest happenings from Apple. Tune in to hear them talk through the latest news, rumours and releases (it's a bit like having a couple of pints down the pub - this isn't Newsnight).

Eight or Sixteen Mark Ellis Reviews

    • Technology
    • 4.6 • 9 Ratings

Rob and Mark are Apple and tech enthusiasts who like nothing more than a good old muse, moan and laugh about the latest happenings from Apple. Tune in to hear them talk through the latest news, rumours and releases (it's a bit like having a couple of pints down the pub - this isn't Newsnight).

    “It’s… uhh… Matt Berry.”

    “It’s… uhh… Matt Berry.”

    In this episode, Mark covers his recent trip to the OnePlus event in Milan, showcasing the Nord 4 and CMF products. Rob and Mark discuss Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked, including the Fold6 and Flip6, and the Nokia 3210 reboot. They also touch on Apple rumours and new public betas. There is also talks of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit and speculations about the Apple Watch X...




     
    Links
    ➡️ OnePlus Nord 4: https://geni.us/JPYOuXi 
    ➡️ CMF Phone 1: https://geni.us/1T4xj7N 
    ➡️ CMF Buds Pro 2: https://geni.us/LAuzUtA 
    ➡️ CMF Watch Pro 2: https://geni.us/WzCOBe8 
    ➡️ Honor Magic V3 - register for a chance to try one out for a month: https://geni.us/f4lgzO 
    ➡️ Dyson OnTrac Headphones with collapsible case: https://geni.us/lEZe3 
    ➡️ Cambridge Audio P100 with Matt Berry as the built-in voiceover: https://geni.us/IMYQ
    ➡️ Matt Berry: https://geni.us/dMow3Xb
    ➡️ Mark Ellis Creator Diary channel: https://geni.us/t19dUvk 
    ➡️ SnapGrip MagSafe camera/battery case: https://geni.us/vaWqO 
    ➡️ Nokia Lumia 1020 camera grip throwback: https://geni.us/Vlbj9 
    ➡️ Xiaomi 14 Ultra Photography Kit: https://geni.us/ZlrtL3D 
    ➡️ Nokia 3210 Reboot: https://geni.us/2cNLHCT 
    ➡️ HMD Skyline Nokia Lumia-esque phone: https://geni.us/SNc7w 
    ➡️ Square Home Launcher - Windows Phone UI for Android: https://geni.us/GAaPj 
    ➡️ Launcher10 - an alternative Windows Phone launcher option for Android: https://geni.us/gnAkL 
    ➡️ Tinypod - turn your old Apple Watch into a tiny iPod: https://geni.us/NegQMgf 
    ➡️ Cake - turn your old Apple Watch into a tiny Rabbit R1: https://geni.us/wxxEHtd
     
     
    If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com
    Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

    • 1 hr 1 min
    "This is the most orange thing on planet Earth"

    "This is the most orange thing on planet Earth"

    In this episode, Mark shares highlights from his recent holiday, including a review of the Insta360 GO 3S and a Tesla road trip in Scotland. Rob and Mark also discuss upcoming tech events like Samsung Unpacked and Prime Day, as well as the anticipated launch of the Pixel 9. Rob covers the arrival of the Rabbit R1 and its security flaws, alongside a look at the very cute little game...
    Links
    ➡️ Meta Ray-Bans: https://geni.us/YZynPT 
    ➡️ Insta360 GO 3S: https://geni.us/ADQf ➡️ Insta360 dongle to offload footage straight to phone/laptop/SD card/charge: https://geni.us/tbv9d 
    ➡️ Sony Xperia 1 VI: https://geni.us/ntoJ04n 
    ➡️ Sonos Ace headphones: https://geni.us/MUcC 
    ➡️ Logitech Combo Touch iPad keyboard case: https://geni.us/HFA6Qe 
    ➡️ Logitech Keys To-Go travel keyboard: https://geni.us/l3ZZE 
    ➡️ North Coast 500: https://geni.us/dIfJIus 
    ➡️ Beats Pill: https://geni.us/HJnkBZ 
    ➡️ CMF by Nothing Phone: https://geni.us/qAlS6XR 
    ➡️ Perplexity furore / AI eating its own tail: https://geni.us/AgJd6yb 
    ➡️ Hello Kitty Happiness Parade rhythm game £1.75 on Switch until 10th July 2024: https://geni.us/r9sExk 
     
    Free for Netflix users on iOS and Android:
    ➡️ Android: https://geni.us/J0xqEw 
    ➡️ iOS: https://geni.us/iYkzX 
     
    ➡️ Abigail Osborn Gonna Get Over You song from Hello Kitty game: https://geni.us/OK2gC 
    ➡️ Deep dive into the production of the above track: https://geni.us/F0uLIaH 
    ➡️ New Bobby Fingers video, “Fabio and the Goose”: https://geni.us/thnL 

     
    If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com
    Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

    • 1 hr 1 min
    “Craig’s Hair Helmet”

    “Craig’s Hair Helmet”

    This week Mark and Rob dive into Marks latest trip to France and dissect Apple's WWDC24 event, which was, as always, impressively shot "entirely" on an iPhone. They break down all the new features in macOS, iOS, and visionOS. Plus, they give their thoughts on Craig Federighi's iconic segues...
    Links
    ➡️Honor 200 Pro phone: https://geni.us/7Q6R
    ➡️LoverOfTech Ben being too cool at the Honor 200 launch event in Paris: https://geni.us/BuWJ
    ➡️Microsoft Recall recalled: https://geni.us/oVc6DJA
    ➡️Apple WWDC24 replay if you missed it: https://geni.us/odlBpBW
    ➡️Dark Matter on Apple TV+: https://geni.us/XWTTkI
    ➡️Immersed VR for using Quest 3 in a similar fashion to Vision Pro with your Mac or PC:https://geni.us/KsFqo
    ➡️Canon RF and RF-S STM Dual Fisheye lenses for Spatial Photography: https://geni.us/eCC1b
    ➡️BlackMagic URSA Cine Immersive Spatial Video camera: https://geni.us/VDA0
    ➡️Rectangle Window Management: https://geni.us/T2kJj3h
    ➡️Otter AI transcription: https://geni.us/kWmF9rO
    ➡️MyScript Calculator handwritten sums app (now Sherlocked by MathNotes): https://geni.us/A7jl
    ➡️Squeezy Bezel Animation in iOS 18: https://geni.us/qggAI
    ➡️Lairy Orange silicone Whoop bands now available: https://geni.us/1DAxk
    ➡️Tim Cook Magic Mouse moment during Marques Brownlee interview: https://geni.us/TVZBH9
     
     
     
    If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com
    Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

    • 43 min
    “I’d feel like I was in hospital”

    “I’d feel like I was in hospital”

    In this episode, Mark recounts his trip to Computex in Taipei, sharing his highlights of the Snapdragon Insider event. Rob and Mark dive into Mark's latest tech gear, including the surprising switch from a 13-inch M4 iPad Pro to the smaller 11-inch version. They also discuss the debut of the Eight Sleep Night 4 and its potential impact on their sleep quality.
    On the automotive front, Mark talks about his new Range Rover Sport and the launch of his new content brand, Mark Ellis Motors. Plus, they touch on the fate of ICQ, Proton Pass's new desktop app, and the latest from CMF by Nothing. 
    Links
    ➡️ Mark Ellis Motors:
    https://www.instagram.com/markellismotors/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@markellismotors
    ➡️ Assassin’s Creed Mirage out now, launch price £22.99: https://geni.us/nI0O8PM
    ➡️ Huawei Matebook 14 laptop: https://geni.us/Bmqd0X
    ➡️ New EightSleep 4 smart mattress topper: https://geni.us/UAVscA
    ➡️ RIP ICQ - shutting down June 26th: https://geni.us/uiOCdXA
    ➡️ Bartender app sold to a company called Applause, privacy concerns: https://geni.us/baQ0
    ➡️ Bartender alternatives:
    Vanilla: https://geni.us/udTiLFR
    Ice: https://geni.us/WiLYs
    ➡️ Little Snitch: https://geni.us/lBcz
    ➡️ ProtonPass macOS and Linux desktop apps: https://geni.us/m9zyFU
    ➡️ CMF by Nothing phone teaser: https://geni.us/tn3go
    ➡️ Mr Mobile Clicks Keyboard Case for iPhone: https://geni.us/wBvlLAk
    ➡️ M-Con prototype iPhone game controller case: https://geni.us/VrBeqAO
    ➡️ Tiny Pod - turns Apple Watch into a tiny iPod: https://geni.us/PyFAQ5
    ➡️ Cake - turns Apple Watch into a tiny Rabbit R1 lookalike: https://geni.us/RQvy7po
     
    If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com
    Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

    • 46 min
    “I asked it to write an 80’s rock song about my balls?”

    “I asked it to write an 80’s rock song about my balls?”

    This week Mark shares his travels from Germany and Manchester and dives into the latest ultra-thin M4 iPad Pro and its new updates. Mark and Rob also review the new Sonos Ace headphones and the latest BMW Mark is reviewing on his main channel. In event news, they discuss highlights from Google I/O 2024 and Microsoft's latest launches. Plus, Rob talks about Little Snitch 6 and showcases some brilliant musical talent…➡️ Vincent Teoh / HDTVTest: https://www.youtube.com/@hdtvtest
    ➡️ Pixel 8a: https://geni.us/QSAO8Q4
    ➡️ Sonos Ace headphones: https://geni.us/E047
    ➡️ RetroArch retro games emulator for iOS, iPadOS and Apple TV: https://geni.us/RKzHyK
    ➡️ iPad Sheet Music app MusicNotes: https://geni.us/xrRC
    ➡️ Google I/O 2024 replay if you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEzRZ35urlk
    ➡️ Project Astra Googly glasses demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXVvvRhiGjI
    ➡️ Marc Rebillet: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcRebillet
    ➡️ Little Marc Rebillet queuing for an iPhone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnbL-Hm-xws
    ➡️ Microsoft Special Event replay if you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZbHd4suAnQ
    ➡️ Humane putting itself up for sale barely a month after aiPin launch: https://geni.us/3EkbRJ9
    ➡️ Udio AI Music generation: https://geni.us/uacfP
    ➡️ Little Snitch 6:https://geni.us/lStg
    ➡️ Windows equivalent of Little Snitch, Glassware: https://geni.us/xBAxL
    ➡️ Mr Mobile’s Clicks keyboard case for iPhone: https://geni.us/zX8ZwRf
    ➡️ Ergotron HX monitor arm: https://geni.us/roOaKkj
    ➡️ Dell U4025QW 40” Ultrawide 120hz: https://geni.us/g7NlggIf you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
     
    Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com

    • 1 hr 8 min
    “I touched a lot of knobs that day”

    “I touched a lot of knobs that day”

    From camping to press events in China, this week Mark and Rob catch up whats been happening over the last month. They also delve into the latest Apple “Let Loose” Event and whether it was worth the wait...Links
    ➡️ Thomas the Technology Chap drops his drone in the sea: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F80x3LkgLjs
    ➡️ Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones: https://geni.us/beatsolo4uk
    ➡️ JBL Spinner BT Bluetooth Turntable: https://geni.us/bO4rFxO 
    ➡️ Teenage Engineering TP-7 field recorder: https://geni.us/gPkBLwM
    ➡️  Naim Uniti Atom:  https://geni.us/yBD0 
    ➡️  8bitdo C64-inspired keyboard: https://geni.us/EM8ut 
     
    If you'd like to get in touch with Rob and Mark, you can email them at contact@eightorsixteen.com.
     
    Eight or Sixteen is a Mark Ellis Media Limited production: https://markellisreviews.com 

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

RochamBOO ,

This podcast is great company for long drives!

I always enjoy listening to Rob and Mark’s conversations. Optimistic and yet always rooted in reality. And this week’s pre-shopping holiday advice was so useful! A lovely podcast I look forward to listening to every other weekend.

fred_benz ,

Bore me to death…

As they say about many Apple products, “I’m not that keen on it.” You’ll get better information faster reading Medium, iDrop, or any other Apple-centric articles. This show moves at the speed of slow and debunks the myth that English accents are attractive.

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