Apple Slice

In our first monthly episode, we discuss the true impact of Siri ‘audio grading’ and Apple’s Intel modem acquisition for… 1 Billion Dollars (cue Dr …

A quick PSA for all Apple Slice listeners regarding a change in episode scheduling.

The next regular episode will arrive at the end of this month …

Sir Jony Ive - the man, the myth, the legend. With his departure from Apple announced, what could this mean for Apple right now and into the future?

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WWDC has come and gone, but we’re still hyped on it - get some additional thoughts on features we missed last episode!

With a focus on Haptic Touch, has this marked the end of 3D Touch? Plus, we delve into what Apple …

We unpack the massive Apple event that is WWDC!

Get our thoughts on iOS 13, iPadOS, watchOS 6, macOS Catalina and tvOS 13. Plus the premium powerhouse Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR.

Mind blown.

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The trend continues for pre-Event releases, with MacBook Pro bumps swiftly released online AND a sneaky UltraFine update.

The KEY to a long-lasting …

With WWDC right around the corner, as expected Google held their I/O event - get our Apple-fan perspective on what was announced.

Adobe live-streamed some more must-have Photoshop features with their upcoming iPad app. …

Listeners beware! If you want to remain completely surprised for Apple’s upcoming WWDC event in June - do NOT proceed.

However, if you’re truly …

Taste that Marzipan as Apple prepare a quadrant of new macOS apps: Music, Podcasts, TV and a Books overhaul.

Through conflicting reports, we round up …

The show might be over but there’s so much more to come! Get our Apple Event reactions on Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade and Apple Card.

Also we finally have an answer about AirPower… where to from here?

Like a …

Invites galore - Apple’s March Event is happening next week AND the neon lines are lit for WWDC 19 registration - mind blown! Oh.. and we now have a new iPad Air and iPad Mini AND iMac spec bumps - it’s alive!

Can music …

Now that foldable phablets are supposedly “ready” for consumers, we give our view on these crease-centric devices - will Apple fold?

Apple’s …

Well a lot can happen in 2 weeks! Rumours are flying high of a star-studded March Services Event - listen to get the details.

With the surprise departure of Angela Ahrendts, we look at her impact on Apple and ponder the …

“Listen up kiddos! Fix this consumer chaos or you won’t get your apps back.” - A very loose depiction of Tim Cook by Simon.

Yes Facebook and Google have been naughty, and while Apple supplied the sandpit they just can’t …

The Apple Slice guys don their thinking caps to predict everything they expect to see from Apple in 2019.

With differing perspectives, Simon and Nic each present their Apple roadmap to compare and contrast.

Grab your …

Getcha game on with Drew from The House Of Mario in the hot seat! We discuss what’s next for gaming on Apple devices, and how devs are embracing these platforms. Florence game review included!

Did we just witness …

In this Bonus Bite, Simon is joined by David Olney (Human Performance Consultant / Uni Lecturer / Podcaster) to discuss the importance of Apple’s …

Simon brings Lance to the podcast podium for a chat that outlasts any Google messaging service (burn).

With the end of Intel’s Apple run on the horizon, there’s fresh rumours of even more Apple-made parts. AirPower …

Officially known as the ‘Assistance and Access Bill’, fast-paced movements were made in Aussie politics recently that directly affect Apple and other …

In Ep 64, Simon invites Dave from Auscast fam ‘Barely Audible’ on deck to review his sleek new MacBook Air.

Through fire and flame, Dave also brings us the triumphant tale of his iMac’s survival - it’s well lit!

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Apple’s powerhouse tablet (or is it computer) has arrived - we go all in on the super sleek iPad Pro. Of course, with a new Pencil to match we draw our conclusion as to whether it justifies the price.

The preview of …

Apple Event done! Here’s our keynote reactions within a day after - there’s a lot to be excited about!

Since the rumours of an iPad overhaul in early …

Apple have a bone to pick with Bloomberg, oh and the Aussie government - we talk about what’s going down.

With the latest version of macOS out and about, a familiar voice jumps on board (Lance) to meddle with Mojave.

Is …

Thinking of Series 4? Get Simon’s wrist-ready review of this fresh faced device. Also Nic spent time with the Hermes version - lovely!

Why upgrade from X to iPhone XS? Nic took the photogenic plunge and is here to talk …

Having had time to process the Apple Event, Simon and Nic give their thoughts on the latest Apple announcements: iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and Apple Watch Series 4.

Will they upgrade, or is this the time to wait it out? …

In just over a fortnight, an Apple event will take place (we assume). Simon and Nic lock in their final predictions for iPhone, Watch, iPad and maybe more!

Rumours of a Mac Mini and MacBook Air replacement run high, so …

Right before the September event, we look back at new releases over the past 12 months: three guests from three unique fields covering three products from three categories.

Simon invites Sad C The Clown (Illustrator - …

Simon flies SOLO to give you the need-to-know on the Group FaceTime “delay”, new storage tier and Pencil for iPhone - what the?

It’s getting dicey down under with new Aussie laws and a next level ‘hacky hacky hack’, …

What is a ‘missing digital key’? Get the lowdown on the short-lived MacBook Pro thermal issue here! Simon and Nic also address some truly bizarre …

Surprise! New MacBook Pro models land out of nowhere - get the specs and our reactions on these powerful Pro magnets.

Nic delves into the highly …

There’s iPhone 8 and iPhone X… so what happened to 9? Simon and Lance give a clearer picture of what to expect in September. A host of new audio hardware may be on the horizon too - AirPods Pro anyone?

The guys have …

To C or not to C… we ponder the potential switch from Lightning to USB-C in iOS devices. It’s also time to talk Watch with new details on hand.

Apple are ramping up a diverse range of original films and series, so when …

The WWDC keynote revealed a load of exciting new features coming in iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS 12 and macOS Mojave.

With just over a day since the main event, Simon and Nic deliver their fresh take and summarise what was …

With WWDC right around the corner, it's time to talk about what we'd like to see announced for iOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS as well as new hardware releases.

Simon is joined by returning guest Ty (The Podcast Post) to …

What if Apple went circular for the Watch? Simon and Nic discuss UI and hardware struggles of this recently approved patent.

Also, with Google I/O …

While Apple boast a thriving array of products, a handful are left stagnant with no sign of change. Apple’s decision to officially discontinue the …

Finding a podcast player with the right balance of design, function and suitability for your listening habits may prove to be a tricky process. This is where Erik Berlin and crew cruise in with ‘Breaker’ - the social …

With rumours at an all-time high, backed by new evidence, could we finally see a second iPhone SE? Then the FCC casually reveal a Gold iPhone X… so …

In the tech space, concept videos ebb and flow - some questionable and others outstanding. On April 6, an exciting new iOS 12 concept was launched courtesy of iupdateos - what set this apart from others was the …

With rumours flying high of a new iPhone X colour, Apple launch the speccy (PRODUCT)RED iPhone… 8 and 8 Plus. Simon and Nic cover what’s different …

Surprise! ICYMI, Apple just held an exclusive education event in Chicago. Simon and Nic drop deets on the powerful new 9.7” iPad, Pencil support, …

With WWDC 2018 announced, Lance and Simon delve into the design theme and peruse for clues. A thought-provoking ‘macOS 11’ concept (by Alvaro Pabesio) is also explored, including the potential for ‘universal apps’ - …

The rumour mill is in full swing with new iPads for March, updated AirPods, high-end non-Beats over-ear headphones… and Apple Slice are here to …

Welcome HomePod! With Australia being first to receive Apple’s new Siri-ous speaker, Simon and Nic now enjoy awesome audio the Apple way.

Where does HomePod sit among other high-end speakers? And does Siri deliver a …

Get ready to ‘rock the house’ as Apple HomePod is nearly here - listen for new details and our pre-order experience.

We also welcome indie developer duo Ish and Heidi to discuss the challenges of coding and designing …

We embrace the crystal ball once again to kick off 2018 with our Apple predictions. When will HomePod arrive… what will WWDC have in store… and a third new iPhone? So much to ponder - enjoy!

Plus we have a special …

Simon and Nic reveal all behind the controversial ‘battery smoothing’ of older iPhone models. What does this mean for loyal fans? And what should be …

The juggernaut known as iMac Pro has made its December launch. We discuss who it’s for and if it’s worth the sky-high price tier. As 2017 closes, we also reveal which Apps and Games made Apple well… ‘appy (sigh, dad …

If you are one of our very awesome subscribers, then Apple Slice have a special announcement for you.

Apple Slice have become part of the Auscast Network. This will help us achieve a wider reach of listeners while also …

It’s sayonara to the idea of a HomePod for Christmas… we discuss reasons for delay and how this may affect the HomePod’s viability. As an Australian podcast, we also get psyched on several Apple events happening Down …

With the iPhone X now in the hands of many, Simon took to the (internet) streets to give 6 special guests a chance to drop their hot take on Apple's flagship device.

Simon invites Daniel (Geeks Interrupted), Lance …

In a rare turn of events, Simon AND Nic acquired an iPhone X each via Reserve & Pickup in Australia - get all the details and our official review of this top-tier device. Also joining in the conversation is special …

The iPhone X pre-order madness took place last week - Xperience our play-by-play in podcast form! We also drop the truth-bomb on recent controversy …

Simon enters the danger zone with Android-loving guest Jared to discuss Google’s latest hardware announcements. Get the Apple Slice view on the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel Buds and expanded Google Home line-up… boxing …

We silence the critics with Nic’s Series 3 Watch review, followed by our take on watchOS 4. Given the iPad-centric nature of iOS 11, we also delve …

Introducing a new bonus format: VOX PIP. In this debut, Simon talks to four Apple-loving guests on everything to do with the September Apple Event and the products presented.

Simon is joined by Heidi (UI Designer), …

Apple’s long-awaited Special Event for 2017 is now over, and what a show it was! Recorded merely hours after the live stream, Simon and Nic deliver early-morning impressions for you to take home.

Our thoughts on iPhone …

You have been warned! This quick little Bonus Bite contains confirmed details for the new iPhone before this week's event including naming, features, Face ID and more. Plus, LTE Watch design and data usage.

It's a …

With iOS 11 under a month away, we are sprung with new icons, potential new app switcher and other features to discuss.

Plus Planet Of The Apps wrap-up, finer points on the Series 3 Watch and more - a cut above the …

Someone has a lot to answer for with leaked HomePod firmware revealing iPhone 8’s ‘top notch’ design, Face ID, HomePod specs and more.

Plus Nic’s 2017 12” MacBook review and potential LTE Watch - all in a top secret …

This episode get a sizeable serving of slice-sized news - we look at a potential iPhone SE 2, Aussie encryption ban, Apple’s ML journal and The Rock’s love of Siri.

Plus Simon reviews the 10.5” iPad Pro and more, in …

Whoever thought a fingerprint sensor could hold such mystery? Simon and Nic discuss all possible Touch ID options for ‘iPhone 8’ and reflect on the …

Apple's next move draws near with Augmented Reality: what does this mean for current / future devices and app devs? Nic also goes hands on with the new iPad Pro.

Plus, Scott Forstall opens up on Apple and more in a …

After having calmed down post-keynote, Simon calls in a special guest to peel out more WWDC greatness and talk features you may not know about.

Plus does Planet of the Apps live up to the hype? All this and more in the …

Fresh after WWDC 2017, we give you our impressions of iOS 11, watchOS 4, macOS High Sierra, amazing Pro products and HomePod.

Plus we reveal a few extra features not contained in the keynote. It’s short but sweet, it’s …

With the last episode pre-WWDC, Simon flies solo to talk potential iOS 11 features, Apple’s new ‘Neural Engine’ and his exciting front page news iOS …

In the lead-up to WWDC, we speculate new rumours of the 10.5” iPad Pro and long-awaited Siri Speaker. Nic also brings Google Home home to see if this …

Fake sweat, grass-fed yaks and buildings that breathe? It all comes together for major enviro action from Apple. A new NikeLab Watch is also revealed and we confirm known details for iPhone 8.

Plus Siri Speaker and road …

Episode 25 marks 1 year of Apple Slice! This time around we discuss the rare pre-announced Pro Mac line-up, what's up with Clips, and an exciting Watch breakthrough for diabetics.

Plus enter the House of Strombo and …

A hybrid dock to take on DeX, Red iPhone looking tasty, new colours now to pimp your Watch, and who the hell is Bixby?

Plus Workflow for iOS and much …

Join Simon and Nic for some extra tasty tech talk in Bonus Bite. Get our thoughts on the special edition iPhone 7 Product Red and diverse new Apple Watch Bands.

Plus we outline who the streamlined, mid-tier iPad …

Can streaming and physical music survive together? Do displays have a flexible future? Why does Jobs look like Wolverine? Find out in Episode 23.

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Take a stroll through Apple Park, Facebook TV after dark, iPhone 8 with 3D selfie? It's Apple Slice, fresh and healthy.

Plus Apple push new ads and …

Singing in the car, not the rain, and an App developer reality game? Yes, these both exist, exclusive to Apple Music.

Plus new wireless Beats, and …

In this episode of Apple Slice we change the tone using Mac Night Shift, track down missing AirPods and keep quiet with Watch Theater mode.

Plus Lightning vs USB-C, and Apple's Record Quarter in a tasty and tech-heavy …

Apple Slice have acquired a crystal ball with Jet Black high gloss base, enhanced Siri functionality and AirPods connectivity to give you this year's products right now…

From Apple Watch Series 1, to AirPods and Mario Run - Simon and Nic are back with a Review Special of Apple Slice.

Plus they pick up the pace with Nike Watch ads, and sample smooth moves using touch bar in Photoshop.

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Join Simon and Nic as they drop details on a buttonless new iPad, and bring the beat back with Apple's 808 documentary.

Plus Apple award the Best Of …

Join Simon and Nic as they review the trio of Apple ads and go hands-on with the Macbook Pro Touch Bar.

Plus the guys give their two cents on Apple's premium new book, and question if the Airport line is out of time.

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Join Simon and Nic as they discuss the dongle life with USB-C, and look at the rumoured Jet White iPhone 7.

Plus accessory price drops and Apple Pay expansion for Australia.

So grab your salt n pepper for it's time to …

In a special episode of Apple Slice, join Simon and Nic as they give you need to the know details of the Macbook Pro and its incredible Touch Bar.

Plus they discuss Apple's 'unified viewing experience' with the upcoming …

Join Simon and Nic as they get Quite confused, Really intrigued and Very frustrated on Google Pixel and Google Home.

They also ponder an impending Macbook Pro launch, and talk about something brand new Apple are …

Join Simon and special guest Cody, as they get sticker slappy and emoji happy with iMessage and much more in iOS 10.

They also get a gander at the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2, then bro it down on the removal of the 3.5mm …

Fresh after the September Apple Event, Simon and Nic give you a taste of: iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 2, Airpods, Super Mario Run and much more. Kick back and relax with a flavour-heavy Apple Slice!

In Episode 10, join Simon and Nic as they trip on tablet talk of not 1, not 2 but 3 new iPads for 2017. Plus get an inside look at the mind of Tim …

In Episode 9, join Simon and Nic as they drop details on the iPhone 7 launch, and ask the question… what’s the deal with the Aussie banks? Plus, the new TV Remote app and you Beta believe it hands-on with Sierra, iOS 10 …

In Episode 8, join Simon and Nic as they talk typography and design direction of Apple plus the very latest iPhone 7 rumours. They also tell it how it is with Aussie Apple Stores, Olympic Watch Bands and more edible …