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Streaming services hike prices Dec 11, 2020

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Apple unveils $549 AirPods Max headphones; California gets on board with Apple and Google's COVID tracing system; Disney+ raising its price; Apple Music comes to Google smart speakers and displays; Google Photos plays nicer with Apple Photos; Google Assistant routines come to the home screen.Listeners ask about stronger two-factor authentication with YubiKey, a smartwatch to pair with a Samsung phone, a better podcast app than the one built into iPhone, an Android version of SanDisk iXpand drive, recovering a photo from a formatted SD card, opting out of Amazon's sidewalk network and why speed tests vary so much.Show page to leave a voice message:https://www.podpage.com/richontech/Follow Rich:https://twitter.com/richontechLinks:AirPods MaxTurn on CA COVID notificationsiPhone / Android Disney+ price hike Apple Music on Google speakers Google Photos and Apple Photos Google Assistant routine shortcuts YubiKey Pocket Casts App SanDisk iXpand for Android Photo recovery software Amazon Sidewalk opt out Rich's Favorite Things
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Should you take a walk on Amazon Sidewalk? Dec 04, 2020

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Amazon Sidewalk will turn on by default on Echo and Ring devices; Wyze $20 smartwatch; Warner Bros. streams same day as theater releases; Verizon offers unlimited cloud storage; Fire TV Cube gets video calling support; Google Play music goes away for reals.Listeners ask about the Microsoft Edge web browser, how to get rid of the U2 album in Apple Music, stopping spam text messages, best tablet for a senior that's not Apple and Sonos versus HomePods.Follow Rich:https://twitter.com/richontecheero Pro 6https://amzn.to/3qEDQoGExplorest apphttps://www.explorest.com/Ring Mailbox sensorhttps://amzn.to/3lQMA7DAmazon Sidewalkhttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/got-an-echo-or-ring-soon-amazon-will-use-them-to-share-your-internet-with-a-new-sidewalk-network-unless-you-opt-out/Opt out instructionshttps://youtu.be/Xl2cvCBiHUQWyze smartwatchhttps://wyze.com/wyze-watch.htmlWarner Bros movie planhttps://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/warner-bros-pictures-group-announces-innovative-hybrid-distribution-modelVerizon cloud storagehttps://www.droid-life.com/2020/12/03/verizon-cloud-adds-unlimited-option-for-your-phone-and-computer/Fire TV Cubehttps://amazonfiretv.blog/two-way-video-calling-with-fire-tv-cube-649648f92562Google Play Musichttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=RDCLAK5uy_lFJ89YweCFLE5XiRWX9CZ6UHulZ5uTAWwMicrosoft Edgehttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edgeStopping spamhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en_US&gl=USRich's Favorite Thingshttps://bit.ly/RichsFavThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Best ways to find holiday shopping deals Nov 27, 2020

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A special holiday shopping edition of the show packed with your questions! Rich explores the best sites to find holiday shopping deals.Listeners ask about The Photo Stick, if it's complicated to test out new technology, exercise bike recommendations, whether a high end Roomba is worth it, Shazam in iOS Control Center, if there's a catch to the GetUpside app, which video game console to get, a photo scanner that gets the front and back of prints, switching to Visible, iPhone settlement refunds, if Total AV is worth the price tag, photo printer recommendations and whether to buy Apple products now or wait for better prices.LinksFollow Richhttps://www.instagram.com/richontech/Deal siteshttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/black-friday-deals-2020-best-websites-richontech/Sandisk iXpand photo stickExercise bikehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd4NgZzXP5EShazamhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210331GetUpside apphttps://app.getupside.com/Photo Scannerhttps://epson.com/fastfoto-photo-document-scannerVisiblehttps://www.visible.com/Photo printershttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/hp-sprocket-prints-smartphone-photos-in-seconds/https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/selphy-cp1300-black-wireless-compact-photo-printer
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Google Photos loses its best feature Nov 20, 2020

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Google Photos makes a big change when it comes to free storage; Survey says Amazon is nearly always the cheapest; Chrome gets faster; HBO Max hits Fire TV; Twitter introduces Fleets; Google Pay gets more Venmo-ey; Fitbits get Google Assistant and Bluetooth calls; Amazon opens a Pharmacy and Peanuts will be on TV, afterall.Listeners ask about an Android app for Caller ID, bypassing cell phone activation fees, random content on Instagram, swapping out an Intel MacBook Air for a new M1 MacBook Air, uncoupling an iPad and iPhone, complaints about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and whether to buy a Nest video doorbell.Follow Rich:https://www.instagram.com/richontech/LinksGoogle Photos changeshttps://blog.google/products/photos/storage-changes/Amazon pricing surveyhttps://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2020/11/20/amazon-is-the-most-competitive-online-retailer-when-it-comes-to-price/Chrome gets fasterhttps://blog.google/products/chrome/faster-chrome/HBO Max on Fire TVhttps://amazonfiretv.blog/hbo-max-is-coming-to-fire-tv-7f897c118652Twitter Fleetshttps://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/product/2020/introducing-fleets-new-way-to-join-the-conversation.htmlGoogle Pay revamphttps://blog.google/products/google-pay/reimagined-pay-save-manage-expenses-and-more/Fitbit new featureshttps://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2020/Fitbit-OS-5.1-Update-Delivers-Enhanced-Health-Capabilities-and-Convenience-Features-for-Sense-and-Versa-3-Smartwatches/default.aspxAmazon Pharmacyhttps://pharmacy.amazon.com/Peanuts on TVhttps://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/apple-pbs-team-up-for-broadcasts-of-a-charlie-brown-thanksgiving-a-charlie-brown-christmas/Android Caller ID Apphttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer&hl=en_US&gl=USHandoff featurehttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209455 Rich's Favorite ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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HomePod Mini is a winner Nov 13, 2020

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Hands on with HomePod Mini, iPhone 12 Mini and Max; Apple's M1 chip; macOS Big Sur arrives; AirPlay 2 comes to Roku devices; Instagram's redesign; hands on with PS5 and the new Xbox.Listeners ask about the best mesh networking systems, what internet speed to get, whether to repair or replace and aging laptop, deleting a Facebook account and where to get pet insurance.
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Why Chromecast with Google TV is so brilliant Nov 06, 2020

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Hands on with T-Mobile TVision; my experiment to ditch Sonos for Google speakers; thoughts what makes Chromecast with Google TV so compelling; Spotify streaming arrives on Apple Watch; Apple's website for free replacements and repairs; hands on with the OnePlus Buds Z and playing with Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
Listeners ask about syncing messages to an Apple Watch, getting a cracked iPhone repaired without insurance, the way to find the best iPad deals, whether to ditch Samsung for an iPhone and whether to get the a new Pixel phone.
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Math is key when it comes to bundle plans Oct 30, 2020

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Hands on impressions of the iPhone 12, Pixel 5 and the Samsung S20 FE; Wyze Cam v3; Apple One subscription bundle plans launch; saving money by using the iHeartRadio Apple Watch app; iPhone 12 drop tests; Adobe Holiday Shopping predictions; an app to turn your iPhone into a webcam and the Hummer EV.Listeners ask about Quibi shutting down, how to find learning tutorials online, the best ways to print pictures from a phone, websites that already have your credit card number, whether to get a new laptop or invest in Eero and if I'm still doing the newsletter.Follow Rich!https://www.instagram.com/richontech/iPhone 12 review Pixel 5 review Samsung S20 FE Wyze Cam v3 Apple One Subscription iHeartRadio Apple Watch app iPhone 12 drop tests Adobe Holiday shopping predictions EpocCam Hummer EV Quibi shuts downLearning websiteshttps://www.linkedin.com/learning/me https://www.udemy.com/https://www.skillshare.com/https://www.coursera.org/Print pictures from phonehttps://www.groovebook.com/https://www.mixbook.com/https://chatbooks.com/Rich on Tech Newsletterhttps://richontech.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apple VP explains new iPhone 12 features in-depth Oct 22, 2020

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5G, MagSafe and Ceramic Shield are just some of the new features on the iPhone 12. Find out how 5G will impact the battery life, the benefit Ceramic Shield will have on drops and if MagSafe will demagnetize credit cards and hotel keys. Also, the charging situation with the new USB-C cable is explained and how the buying process is a bit different this year due to the pandemic.Interview with Kaiann Drance, VP, iPhone Product Marketing at Apple.
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iPhone 12 is finally revealed alongside HomePod Mini Oct 16, 2020

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Apple takes the wraps off iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max; HomePod Mini is now competing with Alexa and Google; iPhone carrier deals; Photomath homework app solves math problems by taking a picture of them; search for a song by humming into Google.Listeners ask about paying to get a suspended Twitter account reinstated, where to get credit reports for free, best smart speaker for an elderly parent, whether to turn off a computer when not in use and if the Ring alarm system is worth it.LinksFollow Rich!https://www.instagram.com/richontech/iPhone 12https://www.apple.com/iphone/HomePod Minihttps://www.apple.com/homepod-mini/iPhone dealsWalmarthttps://www.walmart.com/cp/1229722AT&Thttps://about.att.com/story/2020/att_offers.htmlT-Mobilehttps://www.t-mobile.com/offers/apple-iphone-dealsVerizonhttps://www.verizon.com/Photomath apphttps://youtu.be/pyjZ58tTWUIGoogle hum song searchhttps://variety.com/2020/digital/news/google-hum-whistle-sing-song-search-1234806737/Free credit reportshttps://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/3-free-ways-to-get-improve-your-credit-score/https://www.annualcreditreport.com/Keiro Symposiumhttps://www.keiro.org/what-we-do/events/keiro-symposiumListen to me on the Apple Bitz XL podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iphone-12-apple-event-preview-what-to-expect-apple/id1365972671See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apple launch event is a Prime Day to see new iPhones Oct 09, 2020

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Apple sets a date for it's big iPhone 12 reveal; a preview of Amazon Prime Day and how to nab the best deals; T-Mobile expands its ISP offering; Instagram celebrates 10 years; Roku Channel comes to Amazon Fire TV; Waymo opens up driverless rides to everyone.Listeners ask about a bloated iPhone battery, best way to protect an iPhone from viruses and malware, converting DVDs to thumb drive, using Google to sign into websites instead of a unique username and password and listening to TV audio using Bluetooth headphones.
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