The Rebound

This week we find out which of us might buy the foldable iPhone and how the MacBook Neo's success can be a problem before going looney over the Artemis Moon shot.The name of the iPhone Fold may be the iPhone Ultra.Some rumors said it might not arrive until 2027 but Mark Gurman says it’ll just be a little late.The MacBook Neo is selling well. Maybe too well.Non-billionaire scummy app maker sues Apple.Dan details his wife's experience with the MacBook Neo.Our thanks as well to Steamclock Software, a design and development studio that ships great mobile apps for iOS and Android. Whether it's using cross-platform or native development tools, if you care about great customer experiences, you should be contacting Steamclock. Go to steamclock.com/rebound to get in touch with them to see how they can help.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

We talk about Apple's anniversary and our old Macs before trying to remember what we used to do on them all day without the internet.Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary so many are taking a look back.This video of Steve Jobs addressing Apple employees is a real slice of time.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Moltz goes on and on about games, Dan makes a vicarious purchase and Lex has a new app!Apple announced some business thing.Epic is laying off 1,000 workers.Apple released some updates but still really wants you on 26.Lex’s new app is Tile and Error.You can preorder Dan’s next book, “Eternity’s Tomb” at Barnes & Noble (get 25% off with code PREORDER25), Bookshop.org or wherever fine books are available.Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and delivered right to your door. Ready in just two minutes and with more than 65 weekly meals, you can pick what's right for you. Head to factormeals.com/rebound50off and use code rebound50off to get 50% off your first box.Our thanks to Vitally, the AI-powered workspace for customer success managers. Move faster, stay aligned, and drive customer outcomes at scale with insights from every customer interaction. Vitally is offering a free pair of AirPods Pro for every Rebound listener who takes a qualified demo call! Schedule your call by visiting vitally.io/rebound!If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Dan has complaints about Spotlight, Lex has complaints about Tim Cook and Moltz has complaints about those damn kids.Apple announced the AirPods Max 2.Tim Cook was interviewed and did exceedingly meh.Our thanks to Vitally, the AI-powered workspace for customer success managers. Move faster, stay aligned, and drive customer outcomes at scale with insights from every customer interaction. Vitally is offering a free pair of AirPods Pro for every Rebound listener who takes a qualified demo call! Schedule your call by visiting vitally.io/rebound!If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

This week we discuss the weather, what happened last week and Lex's door.Reviews are out of the new M5-based MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros.But the big news is the MacBook Neo.Ars Technica has some thoughts on it vis-a-vis the competition.Lex got a YHV lock.Apple is set to launch new “Ultra” machines this year.Grammarly is really being a bunch of jerks. (Update: they seem to be standing down now.)If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

We forgot to get Dan a 20th anniversary present, Lex misses interrupting things and Moltz claims he doesn’t print all the phasers.The MacBook Neo cometh. Probably.Apple announced new displays and Dan is not impressed.The M5 MacBook Air starts at $100 more.The iPad Air got updated to the M4.Apple also announced new MacBook Pros.Moltz likes playing Clank.But he forgot the name of “The Day the Clown Cried”.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

The Mac mini is gonna be made in Amurica, we talk about our levels of comfort letting AI Jesus take the wheel and some people have snow while others do not.A bug in Copilot caused it to summarize confidential emails.The Meta director of AI safety let an AI agent delete her inbox.An AI agent supposedly wrote a hit piece on a developer.Hetzner is raising its prices.Sonos is planning another app overhaul! Should go great.Apple is going to assemble the Mac mini in the U.S.Joel Spolsky has some thoughts on starting from scratch.Our thanks to Insta360, makers of the new Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. These conferencing products deliver crisp audio and video and are backed by built-in AI that can transcribe, summarize, and even visualize your meetings in real time. Check out the Insta360 Wave and Link 2 Pro at Insta360.com.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Moltz ruins Prime Day, Lex makes a Mac app and Dan automates all the things.Apple is hosting an experience, not an event.Lex’s new app will make you look good.Amazon faces backlash over its Ring plans.Lemke Software still exists and still sells Graphic Converter, if you were not aware.Apple introduced a video podcast experience that takes a cut.Our thanks to Insta360, makers of the new Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. These conferencing products deliver crisp audio and video and are backed by built-in AI that can transcribe, summarize, and even visualize your meetings in real time. Check out the Insta360 Wave and Link 2 Pro at Insta360.com.Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and delivered right to your door. Ready in just two minutes and with more than 65 weekly meals, you can pick what's right for you. Head to factormeals.com/rebound50off and use code rebound50off to get 50% off your first box.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Lex does the robot, Dan is popular online and Moltz enjoyed the fireworks.Discord says it can do most age verification without the user knowing.AI is this generation’s radium.Lex watched some videos about the Rivian R2.If you don’t know what the Torment Nexus is… you will.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Apple ships AI powered Xcode which prompts more AI talk. Lex makes an announcement, Dan explains what he does and Moltz lists his bonafides. Apple announced a new version of Xcode with agentic AI.Daniel Jalkut offered some nuance opinions on AI that not everyone wanted to hear.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

We discuss how Tim Cook spent his fun weekend, the new AirTags and Moltbot.Current events have driven Moltz to some very weird places.Louie Mantia has some words for Apple employees.Craig Hockenberry has a suggestion for Apple investors.Moltbot is the new hotness and Moltz isn’t getting a dime from it.Camo is suing Apple for copying its Continuity Camera tech.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Enough about the icons, Lex tells us about his big night, Dan talks about his e-reader and Moltz is also on this episode.Dan is considering buying a Zoom handheld recorder.Is Trombone Champ a good way to spend your time?The Iconfactory has a Kickstarter to make Ollie’s Arcade free.Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and delivered right to your door. Ready in just two minutes and with more than 65 weekly meals, you can pick what's right for you. Head to factormeals.com/rebound50off and use code rebound50off to get 50% off your first box.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

This week we bundle up and talk about icons, Apple's big Gemini deal and the company's cowardice in the face of Grok.Apple announced its Creator Studio bundle.Federico Viticci has some thoughts on the icons.Turns out child pornography is fine in the App Store as long as you're rich!What's important, though, is that Apple made a lot of money.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

While Dan is on hold, we talk about gadgets other than the iPhone and then we throw some shade(s).Dan’s e-reader is here and he likes the firmware you can get for it on Github.Anyone want a Nokia banana phone?The menus in Tahoe are causing consternation among some.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

We proudly announce that The Rebound has achieved its goal of being 100% solar-powered by the end of 2025.Moltz got the Asus ProArt monitor.Coke is selling an AI-flavored soda.Unifi has a cute ad for its new travel router.Dan and Lex loved iSteve.Moltz 3D printed this iPhone Fold model.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Lex and Moltz discuss holiday traditions in this special free for everyone holiday bonus episode!If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

This is now a home improvement podcast. We do find time to discuss products we wish Apple had shipped before the holidays, what happens when Apple locks you out of your iCloud account, and the Epic court battle.Apple can lock you out of your iCloud account through no fault of your own.Apple won the Epic battle but also lost it.Our thanks to Factor for sponsoring this episode. Eat smarter with tasty, chef-prepped meals that are dietitian-approved and deliered right to your door. Ready in just two minutes and with more than 65 weekly meals, you can pick what's right for you. Head to factormeals.com/rebound50off and use code rebound50off to get 50% off your first box.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

We discuss the Apple executive movements and rumors of movements, who's left standing and the mess that is the Warner Brothers sale.John Gruber has some thoughts on Mark Gurman's report about Johny Srouji possibly leaving Apple.The Warner Brothers sale is a real mess.The developer of ICEBlock is suing the Trump administration.Alan Dye is leaving Apple and no one's that broken up about it.Rebound Prime subscriber KellyF enjoyed this Wait Wait Don't Tell Me clip.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

We talk about Apple’s AI executive switcheroo, our annual Apple Replay results and TV vomiting.John Giannandrea is leaving Apple. Surprise.Todd Vaziri takes a look at the Mad Men remastering goof.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

This week we talk about whether or not Tim Cook is resigning, holiday gift buying and agree we could all use more sleep.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Tim Cook isn't resigning soon.But Bloomberg, as you may recall, also published "The Big Hack" which turned out to be wrong.Lex uses the Music Cozy.Zoox is another autonomous vehicle company.We all use and recommend Acorn.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Apple hints at Tim Cook's retirement, Dan has some controversial opinions on food, Moltz has problems and Lex is our number one content creator.Apple seem to be prepping people for Tim Cook stepping down as CEO.Cloudflare was down for a while on Tuesday morning.Russian robot faceplants.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Apple announces a new, exciting way to carry your iPhone, we discuss some travel technology and then we do our TV picks.No, we’re not buying the iPhone Pocket.Apple rolls out the digital wallet for U.S. passports.We all like and use Tailscale.Valve announces a Steam console.Moltz has seen the first two episodes of “Pluribus” and enjoyed them.Dan recommends “The Lowdown”.Thin iPhones are out, thick heavy iPhones are in.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

Guy English joins Dan and Moltz to discuss Audio Hijack and the 26.1 updates, the ethical issues around AI and The Breakfast Club.Apple TV shows have a new intro.Apple posted great results. Surprise.The iOS 26.2 beta has some interesting updates for podcasts.Anyone want a sonic knife?If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

We talk about how excited we are to get ads in Maps and Apple's thinking on cozying up to Trump and then decide to do our own electrical work because why not?Tim Cook joined the president in Japan. He did not throw up on him.Apple says the U.S. passport feature on the iPhone is coming soon.The iPhone 20 may have haptic buttons.Ads are probably coming to Maps. Yay.Dan’s kid is getting a Yoto.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!

We talk about Electron apps and last week’s announcements before getting to the meat of the episode which is, oddly, bagels.Electron apps seem to causing Tahoe to slow down.Amazon is laying off everyone.Jason takes a look at the M5-based iPad Pro and MacBook Pro.The fine Six Colors staff reviewed the new features for the Vision Pro.Apple is adding a toggle to turn Liquid Glass almost off.Lex suggests trying Too Good To Go.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!Were you aware that you could buy things from us?! That's right! Shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and one other type of thing are all available from our Rebound Store!