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May 2025

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Though this show is hosted by Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl, this is DEFINITELY not a podcast about Apple. Nope. Huh uh.

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May 18, 2025Episode 2111 hr 10 min

211: The PERFECT iPhone just leaked.

🗑️ DeleteMe! Secure your privacy now at https://joindeleteme.com/geniusbar and use code GENIUSBAR at checkout.Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl visit the Genius Bar one last time to dive into iPhone rumors for the next few generations, the beautiful CarPlay Ultra refresh and the current state of Apple Vision Pro.Also, thanks for everything. ❤️Thumbnail image via Ben Geskin: https://x.com/BenGeskin/status/1923797121150451928Follow Genius BarGenius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpodSam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iupdateJon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frontpagetechSam on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/iupdateJon on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jon_prosser

May 4, 2025Episode 2101 hr 16 min

210: The END of Apple

Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl return to the Genius Bar to talk about major changes rocking Apple's App Store, early iPhone 17 models showing the new designs and a recent encounter with a foldable phone...Follow Genius BarGenius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpodSam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iupdateJon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frontpagetechSam on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/iupdateJon on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jon_prosser

April 28, 2025Episode 2091 hr 10 min

209: Apple is unf***ing the iPad

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April 21, 2025Episode 2081 hr 9 min

208: The REAL iPhone 17, revealed

🗑️ DeleteMe! Secure your privacy now at https://joindeleteme.com/geniusbar and use code GENIUSBAR at checkout.Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl dive into the latest iPhone 17 rumors, on top of a fascinating report that details exactly how and why Apple Intelligence went off the rails. Plus, some goofs and gaffs per usual to try and forget how bad Siri still is.Thumbnail image via kdctweets! https://x.com/kdctweets/status/1912493357970174266Follow Genius BarGenius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpodSam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iupdateJon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frontpagetechSam on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/iupdateJon on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jon_prosser

April 7, 2025Episode 2071 hr 22 min

207: We ACTUALLY saw iOS 19 early

🗑️ DeleteMe! Secure your privacy now at https://joindeleteme.com/geniusbar and use code GENIUSBAR at checkout.🌎 Kinsta! The best hosting ever according to Sam, get your first month free at https://kinsta.com/geniusJon Prosser and Sam Kohl to discuss the recent massive iOS 19 leak...along with the real, devastating effects of recent economy policies.Follow Genius BarGenius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpodSam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iupdateJon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frontpagetechSam on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/iupdateJon on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jon_prosser

March 25, 2025Episode 2061 hr 3 min

206: iOS 19 looks WEIRD

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March 8, 2025Episode 2051 hr 28 min

205: CRASHING OUT on Apple Intelligence

💼 Ridge! Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/GENIUS #Ridgepod🗑️ DeleteMe! Secure your privacy now at https://joindeleteme.com/geniusbar and use code GENIUSBAR at checkout.Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl have had enough. Today, they dive into Apple's recent confirmation of catastrophic Siri delays and the recent sludge of announcements including the M4 MacBook Air, M3 iPad Air, A16 iPad and M4 Max/M3 Ultra Mac Studio.Follow Genius BarGenius Bar on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/geniusbarpodSam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iupdateJon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frontpagetechSam on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/iupdateJon on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jon_prosser

March 2, 2025Episode 2041 hr 34 min

204: We Saw iOS 19 Early

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February 23, 2025Episode 2031 hr 37 min

203: GOING OFF on iPhone 16e

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February 17, 2025Episode 2021 hr 27 min

202: The iPhone 17 Pro DRAMA

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