The iMore show
From the experts at iMore comes The iMore Show — a podcast dedicated to discussing everything Apple. From the latest news and rumors to reviews and personal hands-on experience, The iMore Show aims to provide a place to examine how Apple’s tech fits into our lives, now and in the future.

This week, Serenity Caldwell and Lory Gill are joined by Cella Lao Rousseau to talk about iMore’s ’12 Days of Tech Tips’ series of articles, and tips for taking better winter photos. They also share information about some of the gifts they received for Christmas, including 4K TVs, Instax cameras, and the Playstation VR headset!

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Mikah Sargent and Lory Gil are joined by Russell Holly of VRHeads to talk about the new AR features in Pokémon Go, lots of other cool AR apps, Apple throttling phones with worn down batteries, Apple TV is now available for purchase on Amazon, and more!

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This week, Serenity Caldwell celebrates her birthday along with Mikah Sargent, Lory Gil, and a host of surprise guests as they get ready for Star Wars: The Last Jedi! They also talk about the Net Neutrality repeal and Apple’s deliciously Space Gray iMac Pro. All that, plus crazy Apple Music Store rumors, and some brand new apps!

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In this episode, Lory Gil, Mikah Sargent, and Serenity Caldwell check out some great HomeKit gift ideas and discuss Apple’s recent software bugs. They also talk about how to use Apple Pay Cash in iOS 11.2, lots of brand new apps, and answer YOUR questions!

 

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This week, Lory Gil and Mikah Sargent sing and talk about the latest news in the Apple universe, including the ‘root’ security bug in macOS High Sierra and the upcoming Hour of Code. They also get you ready for the holiday content in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and discuss the brand new photo editor for Mac: Pixelmator Pro. Don’t miss it!

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This week, Lory Gil, Serenity Caldwell, and Rene Ritchie talk about some happy topics, as well as some not so happy topics. First up, they each share their favorite Holiday shopping deals. Next, the conversation pivots to Portrait Mode and depth effect on iPhone X compared to Google’s Pixel 2 XL.

Lory shares her enthusiasm for Nintendo’s newest game for iOS and Android — Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. It’s based on a freemium model with in-app purchases. But, as Lory attests, you can enjoy many hours of the soothing game with very little or no cash outlay.

Leaving the happy world of Animal Crossing behind, the topic turns to Uber and yet another scandal. This time, the company discloses a hack in 2016 that compromised 57 million accounts — paying hackers $100,000 in the process to keep it quiet.

Finally, the Federal Communications Commission and U.S. legislators are preparing for a vote that threatens to undo existing to net neutrality regulations. The group discuss why net neutrality is critical to ensuring a free and open future for all citizens on the internet.

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To kick things off, Dan DeSilva of Thrifter drops by to tell us about their upcoming Black Friday live blog of amazing deals! Next on the agenda, Mikah, Lory and, Serenity dive into their hot takes on Apple’s delay of the HomePod and the opportunities it creates for Amazon and Sonos.

Lory talks about Skyrim on Nintendo Switch and her favorite Switch accessory — socks!

Finally, the gang share their favorite new apps for iPhone and iPad. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode!

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Most people go on a honeymoon immediately after their wedding — but not Serenity Caldwell! Instead, she traveled to Philadelphia to compete in a roller derby championship. Along with her skates, Serenity had an iPhone X so she could test its photo and video capabilities in a fast moving situation. She shares her experience in the photo pit, and Lory talks about using her new iPhone X on a weekend trip to Disneyland.

 

The gang’s all here in this episode. Rene, Georgia, Mikah, Serenity, and Lory also talk about Animoji Karaoke and answer a ton of listener questions. Finally, they must choose between a donut, Xbox One X, or an iPhone X.

 

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iPhone X launch weekend has come and gone—Rene, Lory, and Mikah are here to bring us their impressions of the new shiny. They talk about all the major aspects of the phone, including: the “horns”, OLED display, new gestures to accommodate the lack of a home button, FaceID performance, and battery life.

 

Additionally, the team is joined by Dan DeSilva from our sister site, thrifter.com, to talk about about some great deals on gadgets and other items before Black Friday hits.

 

Be sure to listen carefully for The Four Pillars of Humanity… at least according to Rene!

 

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iPhone X review: The best damn product Apple has ever made

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Stephen Fry wasn't available. Neither was James Earl Jones.

 

On iPhone X eve, Rene Ritchie sits down by the virtual fireplace to provide a dramatic reading of his iPhone X review. He dives deep into the technology found in this new device. More importantly, though, Rene shares insight about how iPhone X feels to use every day—focusing on the feel and interaction it provides.

 

While there are a few nitpicks to address, found out why he thinks iPhone X is the best damn product Apple has ever made!

 

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iPhone X review: The best damn product Apple has ever made

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In this year’s Halloween special, Gandalf (aka Mikah), Gilligan (aka Lory), and a Pokémon Trainer (aka Rene) embark on a 54 minute tour aboard the S.S. iMore to talk about their experiences pre-ordering iPhone X.

They also discuss privacy, FUD, ‘gates, and the most terrifying aspect of iPhone ownership: accidental damage!


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This week’s special guest, Michael Simmons, has ruined Rene’s life! Don’t worry, though. It’s in the best possible way with his Fantastical app as well as the brand new contacts app: Cardhop for Mac.

 

Rene, Mikah, and Lory sit down with the co-founder of Flexibits to talk about Cardhop, developing for the “horns” of iPhone X, MacBook keyboard reliability, and the importance of surprising and delighting your customers. All that and more!

 

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This week, Rene, Georgia, Lory, and Mikah gather ‘round the virtual table to talk about two new movie services—MoviePass and Movies Anywhere. MoviePass is advertised as all-you-can-eat trips to the cinema for a flat fee of $9.99 per month. Enjoy it while you can if you’re in the United States, because the team predicts this company won’t last long.

 

What’s much more enticing is Movies Anywhere. Disney has partnered with other major studios, excluding Paramount (at least for now), to offer a service that lets you more freely access movies you’ve purchased from multiple platforms.

 

Then, it’s Ask iMore Q&A all the way down as the team answers YOUR questions about Apple TV 4K, tips for preordering iPhone X, AirPods losing signal, and much more!

 

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The Super Friends of tech have gathered at the Hall of Gadgets to squee with excitement about all the new Emoji coming in iOS 11.1. Rene, Georgia, Lory, Mikah, and Serenity give us the lowdown on Apple Watch Series 3, including battery life, LTE performance, the red dot controversy, and more.

 

Finally, the team wraps up the show by giving their personal choices between iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

 

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iMore show is back! This week, Rene Ritchie and Mikah Sargent recap Rene’s visit to Apple Park and take a detailed look at all that makes the new iPhones, well, new! Along the way, they explore ARKit, answer YOUR questions, and discuss the privacy protections built into Face ID.


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Rene Ritchie flies solo this week—navigating an asteroid field of rumors and expectations for Apple’s upcoming event on September 12. iMore’s captain talks about new iPhones, Apple Watch Series 3, 4K and HDR coming to Apple TV, and more. Never tell him the odds!

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Things are gearing up to be a very exciting (and expensive) month for Apple and Star Wars fans! An Apple event to introduce the next iPhone and Apple Watch on September 12th is expected to be officially announced soon. Meanwhile, the force of merchandising and augmented reality is set to be unleashed on September 1st, aka Force Friday

In addition, Rene, Georgia, Lory, and Serenity answer listener questions and talk about their recent adventures in scuba diving, eclipse viewing, and planking!

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With Lory out on a pilgrimage to view the eclipse, Rene, Mikah, and Georgia talk about the week’s news and speculation. Security considerations abound regarding Apple’s secure enclave, and an upcoming iOS 11 feature that allows users to quickly disable Touch ID. Plus, the group continues to discuss what they hope to see in the next generation Apple Watch. YOUR questions are answered, and much more!

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The crew welcomes Serenity Caldwell back into the fold after her roller derby adventures and talk about the latest iPhone 8 rumors, the possibility of an LTE Apple Watch, and more!

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Developer Steve Troughton-Smith has uncovered some fascinating details about iPhone 8 by performing an inspection of accidentally released firmware for Apple’s upcoming HomePod device. Rene, Georgia, Lory, and Mikah discuss what we know so far about the next iPhone, and they talk about its infrared facial recognition technology, codenamed “Pearl ID”.


iPhone 8 rumor roundup

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This week, Rene and Lory discuss recent revelations about Apple Park. They also mourn the loss of the iPod nano and shuffle from Apple’s product line.

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Jony Ive opens up about Apple Park

RIP iPod nano and shuffle

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This week, Mikah, Lory, Georgia, and Serenity talk about World Emoji Day, Apple's machine learning initiatives, and whether or not you should force quit apps on your iOS device. Plus, Disney's D23 expo and Splatoon 2 for Nintendo Switch!

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Pokemon Go's new event is raising criticism, Qualcomm vs. Apple, and pondering the iPhone 8 price point.
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2015 called and it wants its iPad-as-primary-computer hubbub back. With special guest, Daniel Bader.
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The 10.5-inch iPad Pro is here! Rene and Serenity have spent a week with it, and Mikah and Lory have compiled all your questions — and their own — and are now demanding answers! Listen along!
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Live from Apple's Podcast Studio in San Jose, James Cuda of Procreate fame joins Rene to talk about all the news from WWDC 2017, especially iPad Pro, Metal 2, iOS 11, iMac Pro, and more!
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Kaby Lake MacBooks, 10.5-inch iPads, Siri Speakers, iOS 11, watchOS 4, tvOS 11, macOS 10.13, and everything Georgia, Lory, Mikah, and Rene want to see at WWDC 2017!
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Rene can’t believe there are iPhone 9 rumors already. Serenity dives deep into Apple Watch sensors. Lory gives the over-under on WWDC. And Georgia… well, you’ll just have to listen and find out!
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Rene worries about Google Photos and privacy, Lory considers updated MacBooks at WWDC, Mikah weighs Google Assistant, Georgia talks Accessibility for everyone. Listen along!
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Apple’s got a new activity challenge, iPhone 8 has yet more rumors, and dreams of the WWDC 2017 ‘one more thing’ — from Siri Speaker to iPad Pro 2 to new Macs!
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The future of iPad mini, the Apple Watch and wearables, Surface Laptop vs. MacBooks, and more! With Georgia, Lory, Rene, and special guest Daniel Bader.
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Apple Watch two years later — are we using it and how? Apple Home Hub rumors and what we’d want to see in a living room box that’s not Apple TV. Plus, the Faces app gives us Old Man Lory — and Mikah, Georgia, and Rene!
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LivePhotosKit is here but is it too late? NikeLab has its own Apple Watch, but who will buy it? The environment vs. thinner tech, Apple's Earth Day Challenge. Plus, yes, the new Star Wars trailer.
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David Lundblad, head of design for iMore and Mobile Nations, and Chris Harris, app director extraordinaire, join Serenity, Lory, and Rene for a behind the scenes look at the all new iMore.com and iMore.app! Plus, what’s up with iPhone 8 Touch ID?
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What do Serenity, Lory, Mikah, and Rene want to see from the next generation of desktop Macs? Plus, we've got an all-new iMore — in yellow!
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It's world backup day and Lory and Rene share how they back up their Macs, iPhones, and iPads. And Georgia shares… how she does not! Wait, what? This must not stand!
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Catch-up week: Apple buys Workflow, Super Mario Run 2.0, Wikileaks and Dark Matter, Pokémon Go Water Event, Premium Twitter, and more!
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(Product) RED iPhone 7. New entry-level 9.7-inch iPad. Apple Watch bands spring collection. Clips video app — it's a special edition podcast on Apple's special edition March releases! Listen along!
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How do you protect yourself from hacks, phishing, and other online threats? We go over your best options! Also, where's that spring Apple Event, and HomeKit lights — what's the hubbub with hubs, bub?
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Would people buy an iPhone Edition or does it have to be an iPhone Pro? Will there be a March event and, if so, what will Apple show off? How many Snapchat clones does Facebook need? With Georgia, Lory, Cella, and Rene!
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With Serenity and Rene away, Georgia, Lory, and Mikah invite Russell Holly on to talk USB-C vs. Lightning, Nintendo Switch, and more!
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Rene makes fun of Georgia’s recording and then screws up his own. Mikah asks about HomeKit. Lory wants the right to repair. iOS 10.2.1 un-shuts down. And more!
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iPhone 8 rumors, from transparency to distance charging, WWDC comes home to San Jose, our favorite HomeKit features, and Pokémon Go Gen 2! With Georgia, Lory, Mikah, and Rene.
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Pokémon Go Valentine's event, Fire Emblem Heroes, matte black iPhone 7 and 'chipping', securing your data when crossing borders, and BeatsX is here! With Georgia Dow, Lory Gil, and Rene Ritchie.
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Apple’s Q1 2017 results, LG UltraFine 5K fallout, iPad drawing apps, and the all-new Linea with special guest, The Iconfactory’s Ged Maheux!
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App Store is bringing responses to reviews, Meitu is junk… but not malicious, and the iPad turns seven. With Serenity, Georgia, Lory, Mikah, and Rene!
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Consumer Reports now recommends the MacBook Pro, but can we recommend CR? Chris Lattner leaves Apple for Tesla, so what about retention? And Don Melton joins us to talk iPhone, 10 years later!
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PCalc developer James Thomson joins us to talk App Store records and realities, LG's not-Apple 5K display, and our New Year's tech resolutions. (Note: We lost an audio file, so this is "iMore Minus Georgia". Sadness!)
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It’s our annual New Year preview spectacular! Join Georgia, Lory, Serenity, and Rene as they discuss their 2017 wish-lists for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac, and Apple services!
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