Sebastien and Cody talk about potential design and features of the rumored Explorer edition Apple Watch. They also discuss their ongoing beef with Siri, Sebastien’s odd musical tastes and Cody’s gambling problem. Check it out!
Sébastien Page
Sebastien is the Founder and Editor in Chief of iDB. Once a BlackBerry user, Sebastien instantly fell in love with the iPhone when it was first announced in 2007. Shortly after, he decided to start sharing his knowledge of the iPhone and its nascent ecosystem, which led to the creation of this blog. Sebastien currently owns 14 iPhones, 4 iPads, a MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, a MacBook Air, 2 Apple Watches, 3 Apple TVs, countless HomePods and AirTags as well as a few pairs of AirPods.Downtime podcast #388: Technically not tech support
Sebastien and Cody discuss everything from the new Intel/Mac commercials to the future of Apple’s strategy for the Home. They also poke fun at the Apple rumor mill and Cody gives his in-depth review of the Snyder Cut. Finally, they end the show with a Q&A session.
Downtime podcast #387: In loving memory of the HomePod
Sebastien and Cody discuss the wild ride of last week’s AirPods 3 rumors and give their thoughts on talk of a bigger iPhone battery. The pair also talk about Apple discontinuing the original HomePod and what that means for the fledgling smart speaker line. Finally, they answer listeners' questions.
How I use my HomePods
In this piece, I go over how I use my various HomePods in my house as my primary speaker for my music and movie-watching needs.
Apple discontinues original HomePod, focuses efforts on HomePod mini
Apple quietly announced Friday night that it is discontinuing the original HomePod, instead focusing its engineering efforts on the more successful HomePod mini. In a statement to TechCrunch's Matthew Panzarino, the company said it will keep selling the original HomePod while supplies last.
Downtime podcast: discontinued iMac Pro, AR contact lenses, privacy, March event, and more
Sebastien and Cody dive deep into this week’s biggest tech headlines including Apple discontinuing the iMac Pro and privacy concerns related to the rumored AirTags. The pair also discuss their favorite adult beverages and which Apple executive they’d interview if given the chance.
Downtime 385: Upcoming Apple products rumors
Sebastien and Cody run down the recent onslaught of rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming Mac and iPhone products. The pair also discuss meeting podcast fans in real life and why Apple products are more expensive in some countries.
Downtime 384: The self-certified life coach
Sebastien and Cody announce the winner of last week’s giveaway, discuss their news intake strategies and cover this week’s top tech headlines. The pair also get into the future of Apple TV hardware and why switching to Android isn’t as enticing as it once was.
Downtime podcast #383: iPhone 12 mini, Spring event, iPhone 13 rumors, listeners Q&A (and a giveaway)
Sebastien and Cody talk about why the iPhone mini 12 appears to be a dud, the possibility of a Spring event, and features they’d like to see in this year’s iPhone models. The pair also discuss Sebastien’s recent marathon (walk), how they originally met, and their thoughts on the recent crypto craze. Also, a giveaway!
Apple Car rumors, health products, new betas, and listeners Q&A on this week’s Downtime podcast
Sebastien and Cody run down all of the latest Apple Car rumors and discuss their validity. The pair also imagines future Apple health devices and answer a number of listener-submitted questions.
Downtime podcast: New name, same us
Sebastien and Cody officially announce the rebranding of the podcast to Downtime, and explain how the change came about. They also get in their regular tech discussions with headlines involving Apple earnings, GameStop fever and more.
Let’s Talk iOS podcast #380: The screen queen
Cody and Sebastien dive into the recent MacBook rumors and talk about everything from SD card slots to built-in cellular chips. The pair also discuss Sebastien’s recent Apple TV problems and Cody’s love for bigger displays. Finally, they both wonder how much Cody should charge for his OnlyFans account.