Episode 379: Apple's pathetic AI, Metallica, new Siri delayed

Some people have never used a cassette tape to listen to music, my kids being among them. This week Dave takes a little side route into one of his thoughts on listening to cassettes. We have spent a lot of time talking about things that Apple has done wrong this past year in regards to AI and Siri, so this week we change things up and talk about the things we love about Apple and what they have done right. Show Notes: Dan Moren (Six Colors, Host of Inconceivable podcast) was on Jeopardy last night! Meta is reportedly working on facial recognition for its AI glasses Apple files appeal Is LLM memory going to Become the New iMessage Lock-in? Apple’s new “Hands on with Apple Intelligence” video Apple, Google, and possible Gemini deal Shows and movies we’re watching Murder is Easy, BritBox Black Bag, Peacock  

I'm heading off to Miami this weekend to see the Formula 1 Grand Prix and take a tour of the pit lane. Dave tells us about his Formula 1 experience and his trip to Texas. We also talk about the rumored deal between Apple and Google to have Apple use Gemini in Apple Intelligence—this is probably the best news ever for Apple's AI efforts. If you haven't tried Gemini yet, you should—it's incredible. Apple is being forced to allow developers to get payment for their apps from outside the App Store, which means Apple doesn't get its 30% cut. Show Notes: Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix Bono immersive movie Apple launches ‘Snapshot,’ a new way to discover artists, actors, and athletes Apple forced to give developers (almost) free reign to link out and avoid paying Apple’s 30% cut Apple Music Gets New Co-Heads in Latest Leadership Shuffle Apple, Google, and possible Gemini deal Shows and movies we’re watching The Lorenskog Disappearance, Netflix Conclave, Prime Video

Dave has a few questions for our listeners about the difference in inexpensive dash cams compared to the more expensive models. Apple dropped the "Available Now" tagline from its Apple Intelligence page because... well, it's not available. A new survey suggests that people would be willing to pay up to $10 a month for Apple Intelligence. Brought to you by: Insta360 X5: To get a free 45-inch [114cm] invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your Insta360 X5 purchase, head to store.insta360.comand use the promo code “dalrymple”, available for the first 30 purchases only. Show Notes: Dash cam progress Apple drops ‘available now’ from Apple Intelligence page 1 in 2 Surveyed Willing to Pay at Least $10/Month for Apple Intelligence Siri and iOS 19 YouTube’s 20th birthday Max Cracking Down on Password Sharing With New ‘Extra Member’ Feature Shows and movies we’re watching The Breakthrough, Netflix Will Trent, Hulu Conclave, Prime Video

Kind of a special episode this week—it's Dave's birthday! This week Dave and I talk about Apple's abrupt changes to its marketing for Apple Intelligence, effectively downplaying the nonexistent technology. We also look at a story describing the internal turmoil of Siri and how badly Apple exectives mismanaged the entire AI revolution. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Life on other planets Apple Abruptly Changes Product Marketing Materials Amid Apple Intelligence Controversy Siri turmoil CVE security program used by Apple and others has funding removed AI generated music flooding online platforms Close your rings, get a physical pin Shows and movies we’re watching The Snow Girl, Netflix Mythic Quest cancelled The Residence, Netflix

The iPhone is as popular as ever among teens, according to a new study. That's important because as they grow up, they are the ones that will be buying new phones. With new tariffs expected to be imposed, Apple is flying planeloads of iPhones into the U.S. to ward off any immediate price increases. Apple Maps is now available as a web page on the iPhone, but is it necessary.  Show Notes: Teens and Apple Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump’s tariffs How many days of tariff-proof iPhone inventory can Apple build up? How Many New iPhones Can Fit on a Freight Plane? Apple Dethroned by Microsoft As Top-Valued Company Amid Tariff Fears Apple and tariff exemptions? Apple and tariff exemptions? Apple Maps web page now works on iPhone Shows and movies we’re watching Missing You, Netflix The Studio, Apple TV+ Dope Thief, Apple TV+

Dave spent a week in Ireland and gives us the highlight of his trip, including a really cool time spent with some big birds. Apple celebrated its 49th birthday this week—it's had to believe that the company (and me) are that old. WWDC is happening on June 9, 2025 the company announced, so get ready. Show Notes: Happy 49th birthday, Apple Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max Apple pulls AirPods Max firmware update that enables lossless over USB-C Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9 WWDC Should Again Have Live Demos Apple Codename Provides Clue About iOS 19’s Rumored New Design Shows and movies we’re watching The Catch, Acorn TV Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday night Live A Complete Unknown

Just when you think it couldn't get any worse, Siri strikes again. Ask Siri, "what month is it?" on your iPhone and you get the reply, "Sorry, I don't understand." Apple's Siri executive held a meeting about the technology and was pretty brutal about the failings Apple has had until now. Oh yeah, Apple Intelligence is delayed, again. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: AirTag resetting drama Apple unveils immersive concert experience with Metallica for Apple Vision Pro Apple Siri exec Robby Walker, lays out some reality in Siri all hands meeting Should Tim apologize, a la Apple Maps? Michael Gartenberg on the Lessons Apple Learned (and Hopefully Has Not Forgotten) From MobileMe Shows and movies we’re watching The Are Murders, Netflix Celtics City, Max

It seems I may have been right after all—Apple is far behind in AI and now other people are realizing it too. Gruber wrote a scathing piece on Apple and its failed promises about Apple Intelligence. Apple unvieled an immersive concert experience featuring Metallica for its Vision Pro users, and Apple has officially delayed the release of the next generation Siri. Show Notes: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino Apple unveils immersive concert experience with Metallica for Apple Vision Pro A New System-Wide UI Look for iOS — Let Alone MacOS, Too — Would Be a Huge Deal Apple officially pushing back Siri Shows and movies we’re watching The Agency, Paramount+ The Studio Running Point, Netflix

It was a big week for Apple with all kinds of new hardware announcements to fit every lifestyle and budget. We had a new iPad and a couple of models of the iPad Air; new MacBook Air M4; and the fastest Mac ever, the new Mac Studio. Show Notes: Skype is dead. Long live Skype Fix for when your Apple TV remote stops changing the volume on your TV M3 iPad Air Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever Apple reveals M3 Ultra, taking Apple silicon to a new extreme Apple announces new M4 MacBook Air, starting at $999 Shows and movies we’re watching The Day of the Jackal, Peacock Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Tracker, Paramount+

The iPhone 16e was announced a little while ago so Dave and I take some time to look at the features of the new device and wonder if it fills the needs of its target market. Dave gives us a tip about giving visitors to your house a QR code to join the WiFi instead of sharing or telling everyone the password. Alexa+, Amazon's digital assistant is nearly complete and ready for primetime. Show Notes: Steve Jobs’ 70th birthday Jony Ive on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs Steve Jobs coin Is the iPhone 16e worth it? Passwords app and WiFi QR code Amazon Debuts Alexa+ Generative AI Shows and movies we’re watching Disclaimer, Apple TV+ The Pitt, Noah Wiley, ER fame, Max