The Blue Bubble Podcast

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010 WWDC 2018 Jun 13, 2018

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009 It's a meme economy now May 21, 2018

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Apple To Launch Cheaper HomePod That Priced For $199, And Will Be Under The Beats Brand https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8kly6t/apple_to_launch_cheaper_homepod_that_priced_for/
Apollo for Reddit v1.2 Update is now available https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8if1bz/apollo_for_reddit_v12_update_is_now_available/
Apple: "Starting July 2018, all iOS app updates submitted to the App Store must be built with the iOS 11 SDK and must support the Super Retina display of iPhone X" https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8hppn2/apple_starting_july_2018_all_ios_app_updates/
Microsoft says it would love to work with Apple to bring iMessage support to Windows https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8iiivg/microsoft_says_it_would_love_to_work_with_apple/
Wallet stolen, Apple Pay you're so awesome. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8j2534/wallet_stolen_apple_pay_youre_so_awesome/

008 What do you call it? May 07, 2018

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2016 MacBook Pro butterfly keyboards failing twice as frequently as older models https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8g13we/2016_macbook_pro_butterfly_keyboards_failing/
Apple: My request for all the data it had on me was eye-opening https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8gz354/apple_my_request_for_all_the_data_it_had_on_me/
The analysts were wrong: The iPhone X is still the most popular iPhone https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8ghojb/the_analysts_were_wrong_the_iphone_x_is_still_the/
iOS 11.4 will introduce Siri + AirPlay commands. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8gousz/ios_114_will_introduce_siri_airplay_commands/
AirPods are TOUGH https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/8gr0sn/airpods_are_tough/

007 Sidekicked in the Face Apr 02, 2018

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iPhone protected you from Facebook call scraping. Android, not so much. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/871uh9/iphone_protected_you_from_facebook_call_scraping/
After Cambridge Analytica scandal, publishers see Apple News as a solid alternative to being burned by Facebook, Google https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/861h25/after_cambridge_analytica_scandal_publishers_see/
Apple is getting pretty aggressive with their privacy stance. "We care about energizing students' imaginations -- not monetizing their data." https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/87mrcm/apple_is_getting_pretty_aggressive_with_their/
Apple's latest Face ID ad is hilarious https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/84y14u/apples_latest_face_id_ad_is_hilarious/
iOS 11.3 with new Animoji, iPhone throttling controls, much more coming today https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/882kym/ios_113_with_new_animoji_iphone_throttling/

006 I Was Never A Creator Mar 19, 2018

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California to Introduce 'Right to Repair' Bill Requiring Smartphone Manufacturers to Offer Repair Info and Parts. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/82tlfi/california_to_introduce_right_to_repair_bill/
I wrote a script that doubles my battery life! By u/omikun https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/81rvch/i_wrote_a_script_that_doubles_my_battery_life/
2 Out of 3 Apple Devices Ever Sold Are Still in Use https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/81mw9t/2_out_of_3_apple_devices_ever_sold_are_still_in/
Apple announces March 27th event focusing on education https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/84vguz/apple_announces_march_27th_event_focusing_on/
Epic Games Announces Fortnite Battle Royale for iOS https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/832m8p/epic_games_announces_fortnite_battle_royale_for/

005 Not Having a Whinge Mar 05, 2018

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Fix it, Apple. When my iMessages receive out of order. You know what the most annoying thing about iOS is? https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/80xlon/fix_it_apple_when_my_imessages_receive_out_of/
Took a lot of focus and effort, but I filled all my Apple Watch rings for 1 year without a single missed day. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7ziq4i/took_a_lot_of_focus_and_effort_but_i_filled_all/
Early benchmarks shows Samsung Galaxy S9 well behind iPhone X in processor performance https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/80vxlx/early_benchmarks_shows_samsung_galaxy_s9_well/
You can pay for transit with Apple Pay in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but not in New York, Boston, or Washington D.C. — Please get it together American cities! https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/80maui/you_can_pay_for_transit_with_apple_pay_in_moscow/
Interior Apple Park glass is so clear, distracted employees are walking into it https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7xyrlw/interior_apple_park_glass_is_so_clear_distracted/

004 I'm Spelling It B-A-L-L-S Feb 19, 2018

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AirPods’ batteries have degraded a lot in just a year. 50% battery drains in just 10mins of talk time. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7xj0lk/airpods_batteries_have_degraded_a_lot_in_just_a/
Apple will require all new apps to natively support iPhone X display from April. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7xtkvv/apple_will_require_all_new_apps_to_natively/
I downgraded from a 2017 MacBook Pro to a 2015 MacBook Pro and my productivity soared. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7w781l/i_downgraded_from_a_2017_macbook_pro_to_a_2015/
Apple HomePod review from r/audiophile is in! https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/7wwtqy/apple_homepod_the_audiophile_perspective/
iPad Remains World's Most Popular Tablet as Apple Outsells Samsung and Amazon Combined Last Year. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7vfw4u/ipad_remains_worlds_most_popular_tablet_as_apple/

003 A Fifth of a Penny Feb 05, 2018

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Nintendo is bringing Mario Kart to smartphones. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7uf8on/nintendo_is_bringing_mario_kart_to_smartphones/
Is full screen Siri really necessary? https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7rsfeu/is_full_screen_siri_really_necessary/
'iPhone SE 2' With Wireless Charging Said to Launch in May or June. https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7t4hr0/iphone_se_2_with_wireless_charging_said_to_launch/
Apple previews iOS 11.3 https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7sn5b6/apple_previews_ios_113/
Apple to Release New Entry-Level 13-inch MacBook This Year, Likely Replacing MacBook Air https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/7sd9my/apple_to_release_new_entrylevel_13inch_macbook/