Something Apple-related happened this week. Incidentally, Gary Whitta is back.
Before they get to Apple’s announcements, Norm has been using Amazon’s new Kindle e-reader, which has recently been given a smaller, sleeker redesign. Gary’s sticking with the iPad Kindle app for reading, and Will has been tinkering with coffee beans.
CyanogenMod 6.0 — a community-built version of the Android mobile OS — was released this week. It’s the main alternative to manufacturers’ own interfaces, which slow phones down with superfluity.
They share mixed feelings about the new Xbox 360 controller. Nintendo’s announcement of an announcement of a price and release date for the 3DS prompts them to ask why anyone would buy a DSi now.
Before the week’s big story, they ask whether they still need cable TV. Hulu Plus isn’t a great deal, but other streaming-services, and downloads could replace cable for tech-savvy people like themselves.
Finally, they get to Apple’s press conference. They detail the armory of alterations to Apple’s army of iPods — Shuffles, Nanos, Classics, and Touches. iOS updates will improve photography, and introduce printing. Game Center and Ping are their gaming and music social networks, respectively. Last and least, even Gary can’t muster much excitement for the newest version of Apple TV, which strips out features in favor of a small form-factor and $99 price.
Covered topics: Kindle, coffee, CyanogenMod 6.0, new Xbox 360 controller, Nintendo 3DS, T-Mobile G2, Hulu, all things Apple.
This week Will, Norm, and Gary talk about the new iPods, the update to AppleTV, iTunes 10 (and Ping), the crazy new Xbox 360 controller, the third-gen Kindle, the T-Mobile G2, Cyanogen 6.0, and a whole lot more, on this week’s episode.
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Man, it was great to hear the guys check in on all of the Apple stuff, but it's sorta strange that I felt like this episode was long. 1.5 hours isn't that long with respect to some of the flagship podcasts that release on Fridays, but I guess it just speaks to the quality and convenience in Tested's usual one hour program.