Essential Apple Podcast 262: Back on the Tracks

After a year of turmoil and upheaval Simon is finally in a position to get back behind the microphone and get the podcast back on the tracks. In this episode Simon and Nick have a bit of a catch up and take a look at a few stories that caught their attention.

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Recorded 15th January 2023

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On this week’s show

NICK RILEY

@spligosh on Twitter very occasionally
Spligosh in the Slack
Sutton Park Circuit church worship on YouTube
Nick’s church stream videos on You Tube

APPLE

Praise for Tim Cooks self-inflicted pay cut – Philip Elmer‑DeWitt
A fix for when pinch-to-zoom on your Mac stops working – 9to5Mac
How Apple and Magnets Will Improve Future Android Phones – CNET
Apples workhorse MacBook Air is 15 years old – AppleInsider
Apple Collecting Feedback From Dispatchers Receiving False 911 Calls – MacRumors
Apple prepares for return of Home app architecture upgrade – Cult of Mac

SECURITY & PRIVACY

The biggest risks of using Bluetooth trackers like Apple AirTag, Tile – CNBC

WORTH A CHIRP / ESSENTIAL TIPS

Everyones blown away by amazing hack to make your iPhone say anything… – The Sun
How to Use the iPhone 14’s Emergency Satellite SOS – WIRED
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