Essential Apple Podcast 51: Madden, Madness, Microsoft Paint, $4m an Hour and the Most Expensive Watch in the World!

Recorded 30th July 2017 Karl Madden, host of the Mac & Forth Show and the Here 'N' There Show, founding member of this podcast AND one of the biggest reasons Simon ended up getting into podcasting and becoming co-host, joins Simon while Mark is off “enjoying” a 100 mile cycle ride in London. On this week’s show: Apple kills off the iPod Nano and Shuffle – EOnline Apple gets found guilty of infringing patents of the Wisconsin University and original penalty gets doubled... Apple to appeal – ArsTechnica Apple removing VPN services from Chinese App Store – Reuters A big GOLD STAR for Stunt Software for their support with my problem with Overflow Microsoft brings its own continuity feature “Continue on PC” to iOS – Microsoft MS Paint is dead - or perhaps it’s not – Microsoft from @dougee Google Maps adds elevation information handy for runners, cyclists and others – Mashable from @dougee Smart Vacuum Cleaners Making Map Of Your Home — And Wants to Sell It – Hacker News This only seemed a little bit OTT until I found out they are talking about having a CAMERA in the thing as well! That's way too “creepy” for me, I don't need a vacuum cleaner that is judging me and my lifestyle choices… from Karl CEO of iRobot, totally refutes the previous story saying “we will NEVER sell your information to a third party” – ZDnet WikiLeaks Publishes New 'Vault 7' Exploits Tested on Older Macs Running Snow Leopard and Lion – MacRumors from @macjim $27,000 Apple Watch Clone?! H. Moser Swiss Alp Watch Zzzz – Cult of Mac and “the most expensive watch in the world” the $55million Graff Diamonds Hallucination Apple Every Second from @macjim Unroll.Me by Unroll.Me Has anyone used this service or app? I haven't used it, but I have read some pretty negative feedback in the NY Times and some quite big caveats. For example here Nemo’s Hardware Store (26:24) Leophile Eel Wireless Neckband Sports Earbud Earphones – Amazon Thinksound ts03+mic 8mm Noise Isolating Wooden Headphone with universal 1 button microphone (Gunmetal/Walnut) – Amazon Jisoncase Classic Series Apple New iPad Pro 10.5 Case Vintage Genuine Leather Smart Cover – Amazon Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Pinecast / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.