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

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June 12, 2026Episode 3651 hr 4 min

Glow Different

Siri finally showed up, Meta got exposed, and the World Cup's real scandal is at the arrivals gate — it's a lot.The LowdownSiri AI — what it actually does now, and who doesn't get itmacOS 27 "Golden Gate" — what Mac users need to knowApple Home Secure Video — Apple Intelligence now tells you what's on your camerasTime Allowance — Apple completely overhauled parental controls2nd StringMeta quietly shipped facial recognition to 50 million phones — then deleted it after getting caughtFor The CultureThe World Cup is here — and some athletes are being welcomed like suspectsThe HookupYour AirPods are a camera shutter button — here's how to use them

June 5, 2026Episode 36453 min

Preparing to Launch

WWDC’s All Systems Glow event kicks off on Monday and we get into what may be launched.The LowdownWWDC 2026 — "All Systems Glow" Drops MondayApple's Smart Home Era Is Finally Here… MaybeThe Apple Design Awards — Apple Just Told You Exactly What It Values2nd StringIBM Just Bet $10 Billion That Quantum Computing Is No Longer a DreamFor The CultureRoots Picnic 2026 — Jay-Z Showed Up, Showed Out, and the Internet Has Not RecoveredThe HookupSchedule Messages in iMessage

May 29, 2026Episode 36355 min

Apple's Fumbling Season

From yield issues on the iPhone Fold to paying Google to fix Siri, Apple is having a moment — and we've got receipts.The LowdowniPhone Fold Production ProblemsApple Smart Glasses: 4 Designs RevealedApple Pays Google $1B to Rebuild SiriApple Splits iPhone 18 Launch Into Two Windows2nd StringSam Altman: AI Won't Kill White Collar JobsFor The CultureBig Tech Kills DEI — Black Creators Fight BackThe HookupHow to Customize Your iPhone Alarm Snooze in iOS 26

May 22, 2026Episode 36245 min

More of This

AI definitely gets a (deserved) bad rap, but there is definitely a good side.The LowdownGetting free AirPods Pro 3 sounds simple until the Apple Card fine print kicks iniOS 26’s Wallet app has long-awaited order tracking fix, here’s how to use itApple announces AI-powered accessibility features and eye-controlled wheelchair functionality2nd StringHands-On With All of Google’s New Upcoming Android XR Smart GlassesFor The CultureElection Day across the countryThe HookupLock Individual Apps with Face ID

May 8, 2026Episode 36141 min

Siri, Send Me My Check

Apple cuts a $250M check over Siri's broken promises, we look at who's making Apple's chips next, OpenAI enters the media game, and SC State students go toe-to-toe with a lieutenant governor — plus a tip that'll make you never wait on hold agaiThe LowdownApple's $250M Siri Settlement — You Might Get a CheckiOS 26.5 RC: What's New Before WWDCApple Eyes Intel & Samsung for U.S. Chip Production2nd StringOpenAI Just Bought a Media CompanyFor The CultureSC State vs. The Lt. Governor: HBCUs Under FireThe HookupHow to Never Wait on Hold Again With Your iPhone

April 30, 2026Episode 36050 min

In The Club

Apple built the most exclusive club in tech, but the velvet rope is down, AirDrop crossed the aisle, and Android just pulled up.The LowdowniOS 26.4 gave your iPhone an alarm feature that’s long been missingApple cuts interest rate for Apple Card Savings accounts… AGAINApple Vision Pro Used in World-First Cataract Surgery2nd StringAirDrop is now widely available on Android phonesFor The CultureFuture Faking or Change of HeartThe HookupQuick video editing on iPhone

April 24, 2026Episode 35949 min

What’s Next for Tim “Apple”

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO. Will his next “job” give him nightmares?The LowdownTim Cook steps down as Apple CEOTim Cook’s legacyApple Watch Blood Oxygen Ban2nd StringWill iPhone fold copy Huawei Pura X MaxFor The CultureMary J. still not feeling Burger King commercialThe HookupiOS update stop cops from accessing messages

April 16, 2026Episode 35836 min

Are We Going to Have to Fold?

The LowdowniPhone “Fold” LimboApp Store’s Bad DayiPhone Satellite Provide Bought by Amazon2nd StringChrome Extensions HijackedFor The CultureMichael: The MovieThe HookupHow to quickly jump back through Settings

April 10, 2026Episode 35738 min

Shot on iPhone?

Artemis II astronauts flaunt pictures of space through iPhone lensThe LowdownArtemis II astronauts share iPhone PhotosImproved WhatsApp CarPlay ExperienceAnthropic and Apple to make the web safer2nd StringAI can’t keep track of time?For The CultureBlack-founded Dual Shot Recorder app climbs to #1The HookupDownload ⁠DualShot Recorder⁠ app

April 3, 2026Episode 3561 hr 5 min

Apple Turns the Big 5-0!

Apple celebrates 50 years of thinking different… A look back and a look forward.The LowdownHappy Birthday AppleMost notable announcements through the yearsNASA’s Artemis II launch to be filmed in Apple Vision Pro immersive videoApple continues to roll out age verification around the world2nd StringAnthropic leaked its own source codeFor The CultureFree Speech can have consequencesThe HookupHow-to natively blur faces in Photos