It’s almost Christmas, and the AirPods are on the naughty and the nice lists. Susie loves the build quality, the sound, even how they look like funky alien earrings. But using Siri for control—and pausing the music every single time!—is not a great solution, and starkly illustrates the problem of Apple treating its own apps and services better than everyone’s else’s.
Elsewhere, a report in Bloomberg has us all worried about the Mac upgrades we will or won’t get in 2017. Apple owns the smartwatch category, but is there much there there? And both Susie and Glenn had a hard time learning their left from their right, so don’t worry if that’s your struggle too.
We’ll be off next week, but look forward to podcasting again in 2017. Thanks for listening, and have wonderful, peaceful holidays.
Show notes
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AirPods review: They sound great, but Siri holds them back by Susie Ochs
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How Apple Alienated Mac Loyalists by Mark Gurman, for Bloomberg
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Tim Cook reaffirms Apple’s commitment to the Mac, in response to growing doubt by Caitlin McGarry
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Tested: 4 rugged travel bags ready for your next adventure by Séamus Bellamy
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Best laptop bags: Our favorites for commuting, traveling, and charging your devices by Oscar Raymundo
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The Elephant in the Smartwatch Room by Neil Cybart for Above Avalon
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Author: Susie Ochs, Contributor
Susie has been covering Apple since 2006, and when she isn't glued to her MacBook Air and iPhone, you can find her building sand castles at the beach or snowboarding in the mountains.