The Dalrymple Report

Jim Dalrymple and Dave Mark face off on all things Apple, tech, music, and just a sprinkling of hockey.

Episode 444: Siri taking a picture and foldable iPhones 08/14/2026

Episode 444: Siri taking a picture and foldable iPhones Dave mentioned on the podcast a year ago how great it would be if you could instruct Siri to take a picture. Guess what you can do with iOS 27 Beta? You got it! It's getting close to the introduction of Apple's first foldable iPhone. This will be John Ternus' first introduction and keynote as Apple's CEO. This is definitely going to be interesting to watch. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Dutton Ranch, Paramount+ Spider-Man: Brand New Day Decades in Sports, CNN /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/42410315

Episode 443: Learning guitar, iOS 27, leasing Apple gear 07/31/2026

Episode 443: Learning guitar, iOS 27, leasing Apple gear Dave found a new site, that is about 25 years old, that has shown him a lot about learning guitar. We talk about the different priorities we have when it comes to learning the instrument. A new beta of iOS 27 came out, and it fixed some of the issues we brought up last week on the show. Apple introduced a new leasing program that is better than I thought it would be. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Bear, Hulu/Disney A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HBO /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/42279695

Episode 442: Guitar strings, Weather app, More Apple price increases 07/24/2026

Episode 442: Guitar strings, Weather app, More Apple price increases It's been quite a while since Dave changed the strings on his guitar (and even longer for me), so we take a minute to talk about how much we forgot and what's still in our minds. Since installing iOS 27, my favorite app is Apple's built in Weather app. The updates may seem small, but if you use it a lot, it's an incredible upgrade. This is how Apple should update apps--it's not just about adding 100 new features, it's about making those features work better for the user. Apple just finished a round of hardware price increases and now the company is increasing pricing on its subscription too. I would rather pay after seeing if the software is going to get any better. Brought to you by: : Head to to access the human-made stock media library that’s essential to my workflow. For a limited time, they’re offering 15% off any annual plan, and that discount is only available through my link. Again, that’s for 15% off annual plans. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Bosch Legacy, Amazon Widow’s Bay, Apple TV /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/42202835

Episode 441: OpenAI, Apple chips, and AI Data Center ban 07/17/2026

Episode 441: OpenAI, Apple chips, and AI Data Center ban OpenAI is planning to release a new hardware device that will be a movable, screenless speaker built as an AI companion. OpenAI is also fending off a lawsuit from Apple accusing former employees, who now work for OpenAI, of stealing Apple's trade secrets. AI is also revamping Apple's plans for how it's going to release its next set of chips for its devices. AI is demanding more power for every generation of chips. New York has become the first state to impose an AI Data Center ban, citing enormous power usage as one reason. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Bosch Legacy, Amazon Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Netflix Atypical, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/42127155

Episode 440: MacBook Air, iOS 27, and SF housing 07/10/2026

Episode 440: MacBook Air, iOS 27, and SF housing Dave recently bought an M5 MacBook Air before the price hikes took effect. That gives him three MacBook Airs and he talks about the differences he's found. Dave also has the most recent OS betas installed on several of his devices and we discuss his experiences so far. Everyone knows how expensive it is to live in San Francisco, but things have take a crazy turn in the city that is changing the housing market. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Boroughs, Netflix Louis CK, ridiculous, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/42033275

Episode 439: Om, New Prices, Claude instead of Siri 07/03/2026

Episode 439: Om, New Prices, Claude instead of Siri On this week's show we talk about the passing of Om Malik, a wonderful man and a friend to many. Dave has some thoughts on the impact of the recent price hikes for Apple hardware and what it could mean for future products. We still don't know what will happen if you replace Siri with Claude in iOS 27, so I asked Claude his understanding. Not as good as I had hoped. There is a Hide My Email bug that Apple software was alerted about last year that allows people to see your real icloud.com email address, but Apple has yet to fix it. For a company that preaches on how important privacy and security is, you would think they'd be all over this. Maybe they'll get to it next year. Brought to you by: : Head to to access the human-made stock media library that’s essential to my workflow. For a limited time, they’re offering 15% off any annual plan, and that discount is only available through my link. Again, that’s for 15% off annual plans. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Bosch, Amazon Queen of Chess, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41955315

Episode 438: Price increases, iCloud Aliases, and Apple Music 06/26/2026

Episode 438: Price increases, iCloud Aliases, and Apple Music Tim Cook announced pretty significant price increases to Apple's hardware line this week. The increases came because of component shortages that have been happening for the past few months. Apple is moving its Hide My Email feature to its own subdomain, which means that businesses can block all attempts to sign-up for a service by blocking the new subdomain. Seems odd Apple would do this. Dave and I also chat about AI and what could happen with Apple Music. Brought to you by: : Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: . Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching I Will Find You, Netflix The Wire, HBO Spider-Noir, Amazon /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41817325

Episode 437: Siri AI 06/19/2026

Episode 437: Siri AI Dave finally got Siri AI in the new beta of iPadOS. He gives us some examples of the great, good, and things that need to be worked on and his overall opinion so far of how Siri is working. We also talk about Apple Intelligence and how it works across apps. Dave gives us a good show this week! Brought to you by: : Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: . Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Criminal Record, Apple TV Lorne, Peacock /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41702200

Episode 436: Apple’s secret AI meeting, Siri AI, and Apple Intelligence 06/12/2026

Episode 436: Apple’s secret AI meeting, Siri AI, and Apple Intelligence It was a big week for Apple at WWDC with the relaunch of Apple Intelligence and the long promised revamped Siri. Unfortunately for those in the EU, many of the new AI features shown at WWDC will not be available in Europe due to the laws the EU has implemented. Apple spent some time previewing its new child protection features, which will roll out in iOS 27. Dave takes a look at some of the newest features in iOS and iPadOS. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Bear, Disney+ Widow’s Bay, Apple TV+ Gary, Hulu/Disney+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41625355

Episode 435: E-bikes, WWDC and Gemini/Siri privacy 06/05/2026

Episode 435: E-bikes, WWDC and Gemini/Siri privacy Dave just bought his first e-bike so we talk about how the technology and the prices have changed over the past couple of years. WWDC is coming up next week and it is going to be an exciting time. Of course, the biggest news is that Gemini will now be incorporated into all of Apple's operating systems. We also talk talk about the privacy issues and what Apple is going to do to avoid sharing customer information with Google. Brought to you by: : Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: . Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Bear, Disney+ Widow’s Bay, Apple TV+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41547985

Episode 434: Apple Watch, AI, and Stolen iPhones 05/29/2026

Episode 434: Apple Watch, AI, and Stolen iPhones In an article for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman makes the case for an Apple Watch reboot. He's certainly not wrong, the Apple Watch has been stagnant for years now. Some keen people have found a new URL in the updated code pointing to a new subdomain genai.apple.com. Nothing happens when you click on it, but I'm sure after WWDC, we'll get to see exactly what it's for. People have been stealing iPhones since they first came out, but in London, the thieves are also starting to text threats to family members. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Marshalls, Paramount+ Marty, Life is Short, Netflix Seven Samurai, HBO /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41465800

Episode 433: WWDC and iOS 27, camera and siri overhaul 05/22/2026

Episode 433: WWDC and iOS 27, camera and siri overhaul Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is set to kickoff on June 8 with updates to its line of operating systems. It's also expected to include the introduction of Gemini as the backbone for Apple's long awaited intelligence features. We also discuss some of the rumors of other features we expect to see at the conference, including updates to the camera and a new Siri based on Google's Gemini. Brought to you by: : Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: . Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Young Sherlock, Amazon Sherlock, Disney /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41393655

Episode 432: Guitar player's dream, Visual Intelligence 05/15/2026

Episode 432: Guitar player's dream, Visual Intelligence If you're any kind of a musician, singer, or anyone else that could be onstage, Dave has a story for you! And a question about the story that was harder to answer than I thought it would be. We talk about the new AirPods Pro With AI Cameras that are apparently in the "advanced testing stages." Do you use Visual Intelligence? We ask ourselves that question too. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Hulk Hogan: real, American, Netflix Send Help Disney+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41307035

Episode 431: Swap Apple Intelligence Models, Apple advertising on Apple Maps 05/08/2026

Episode 431: Swap Apple Intelligence Models, Apple advertising on Apple Maps Perhaps one of the best Apple Intelligence decisions I've ever heard, the company announced this week that users will be able to swap Apple's AI model to a rival's to control the new AI system. That means you could use Claude or Gemini or another company that wants to have theirs available. Dave and I also talk about Apple's decision to show advertising on Maps. A disappointing choice for a company that ridiculed Google for its advertising efforts to customers and saying Apple doesn't treat its customers like the product. Brought to you by: : Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: . Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Running Point, Netflix The Truman Show, Paramount+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41214890

Episode 430: Keyboard dictionary, pipeline of products for Ternus 05/01/2026

Episode 430: Keyboard dictionary, pipeline of products for Ternus Have you ever wanted to reset your keyboard dictionary? Dave shows you how, but it's a bit scary to press the buttons. We also look at the pipeline of products that John Ternus will be released under his tenure as CEO. Many of the products, we've already heard about but they couldn't be released because the software wasn't ready. Others are new categories. There are reports that Apple has given up on the Vision Pro after a lukewarm response. Brought to you by: : Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: . Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Countdown, Amazon Prime Marty Supreme, HBO Red Hot Chili Peppers, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41116335

Episode 429: John Ternus 04/24/2026

Episode 429: John Ternus The big news that shook the tech world this week is Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple after over a decade at the helm of the company. Dave and I take a look at the things Tim did right and a few things he did wrong before exploring his successor, John Ternus and what he can bring to the table. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching City of Shadows, Netflix Project Hail Mary /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/41002880

Episode 428: AI everything 04/17/2026

Episode 428: AI everything It's a total AI podcast this week with topics ranging from Dave's ficticous AI simulator and a store owned and run by AI to Met's AI Mark Zuckerberg and Apple's AI glasses. Lots to talk about this week! Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Dark Winds, AMC+ Saturday Night, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40910385

Episode 427: MacBook Neo dilemma, foldable iPhone, Apple Stores 04/10/2026

Episode 427: MacBook Neo dilemma, foldable iPhone, Apple Stores Apple's MacBook Neo is selling much better than the company thought, which has caused a delimena it must now work through. IT would seem from the rumors that the foldable iPhone is a thing, but what should Apple name such a product? The Apple Stores are not the experience they used to be and Apple is closing a few of the retail stores. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Detective Hole, Netflix Untamed, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40800885

Episode 426: Ear Monitors and Apple at 50 04/03/2026

Episode 426: Ear Monitors and Apple at 50 Dave and I are back and this week we talk about Future Sonics Ear Monitors, how they sound, where they came from and why they are so important for your hearing. We also talk about Apple's 50th birthday. Such an incredible story of a company that changed the world, with so many different products. Brought to you by: : Check out to save 10% oﬀ your first purchase of a website or domain using code DALRYMPLE. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Surface, Apple TV Launch of the Artemis II space craft Sinners, HBO /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40722375

Episode 425: AirPods Max 2, AI Spending Race, and figs 03/20/2026

Episode 425: AirPods Max 2, AI Spending Race, and figs Apple has finally updated the AirPods Pro Max, but the update didn't bring a lot of new features, it basically brought the headphones on pair with the AirPods Pro. Dave and I talk about AI and whether Apple chose to stay out of the spending spree or if it was caught unprepared for one of the biggest tech changes in a long time. Do you know what could be in the figs you love to eat? Me neither, but Dave tells us. Brought to you by: : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% oﬀ your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: There will be no show next week. Shows and movies we’re watching The Night Agent, Netflix Weapons, HBO /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40557975

Episode 424: MacBook Neo 03/13/2026

Episode 424: MacBook Neo Is the MacBook Neo really that good? After a week of thinking and reading about the Neo, Dave and I give our thoughts on Apple's newest product. We look at all of the reviews and the use cases for the Neo and compare it to how we use our current systems. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Tehran, Apple TV Survivor, Paramount + Scrubs, Hulu, same cast, just older /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40429840

Episode 423: Wow, Apple hardware! 03/06/2026

Episode 423: Wow, Apple hardware! This show is all about the hardware Apple released this week and what a week it was. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Studio Display, iPad Air, and the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. A crazy week for Apple's hardware team. Brought to you by: : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% oﬀ your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Vanished, MGM+ HBO Max and Paramount+ to merge Big Bang Theory, HBO /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40341030

Episode 422: Mac mini, touchscreen MacBook, Steve Jobs 02/27/2026

Episode 422: Mac mini, touchscreen MacBook, Steve Jobs Apple has reportedly ramped up production of the Mac mini in the U.S. The powerful Mac mini has become a favorite among many users over the years, including for use in AI in recent years. Another Mac in the news is the MacBook. Besides having a rumored touchscreen display, new MacBooks could also feature a 5G modem, allowing users to connect to the internet without having to to share a connection on their iPhone. Dave and I talk a little about Steve Jobs' birthday and the celebration that was done on the Steve Jobs Archive. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Night Of, HBO Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association, Amazon The Night Manager, Amazon /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40254505

Episode 421: Apple Event, MacBook, AI Wearables 02/20/2026

Episode 421: Apple Event, MacBook, AI Wearables There have been rumors of Apple announcing some new products in the first part of 2026 and it looks like the time has come. The company announced an event for March 4 to unveil some updated products. One of the products Apple is rumored to be released this year is a low-cost MacBook and according to Mark Gurman they will come in a variety of "fun colors." We all know that Apple is working on its AI software, but they are also working on three AI wearable products. Brought to you by: : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% oﬀ your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Steal, Amazon Prime Wonder man, Disney+ Drops of God, Apple TV /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40175315

Episode 420: Ring, Olympics, Siri slips again 02/13/2026

Episode 420: Ring, Olympics, Siri slips again Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Quicksand, Netflix Shrinking, Apple TV Wonder man, Disney+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40098060

Episode 419: Foldable iPhone, Financials, buying a Mac online 02/06/2026

Episode 419: Foldable iPhone, Financials, buying a Mac online Rumors continue about Apple coming out with some sort of a foldable iPhone that will be released this year and the follow up designs that will follow. The company released its quarterly results with revenue boosted by incredible iPhone sales. The way you buy a Mac online has changed. Apple has a new visually pleasing way of presenting the options and the Mac you are buying, while making your choices very clear. Brought to you by: : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% oﬀ your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Mayor of Kingstown, Paramount+ Tom Scott’s “Podcast Express” Second, there’s “For The Record, the 70’s”, Episode 58, WKRP in Cincinnati /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/40019345

Episode 418: Shoveling snow with Siri, More on Apple’s Future AI 01/30/2026

Episode 418: Shoveling snow with Siri, More on Apple’s Future AI We all know Siri can be frustrating, but Dave has a story about shoveling snow and trying to use Siri at the same time that had me laughing. I probably should feel bad about it, but it was just too good. More news from Mark Gurman this week on Apple's plans to run their AI efforts using Google's Gemini. Brought to you by: : For a limited-time, when you sign up at copilot.money (new users only, web only) you can get two months free with code DALRYMPLE. Start the new year with clarity. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Prime Target, Apple TV Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Disney+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/39936935

Episode 417: Snowstorm, Apple chatbot, Guitar software 01/23/2026

Episode 417: Snowstorm, Apple chatbot, Guitar software There is a massive snowstorm on the horizon for much of the U.S. east coast and even in the center of the country this week. Dave and I are getting prepared. Rumors of Apple's new Siri and chatbot are still swirling around—we take a look at some of the most recent ones. We talk a bit about getting a good sound if you plug your guitar into your computer. : For a limited-time, when you sign up at copilot.money (new users only, web only) you can get two months free with code DALRYMPLE. Start the new year with clarity. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% oﬀ your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Landman, Paramount+ The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek Train Dreams, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/39851675

Episode 416: CPR, Creator Apps, and Car locks 01/16/2026

Episode 416: CPR, Creator Apps, and Car locks Dave has been taking a CPR course, probably something we all should know how to do, and he tells us a few things he's learned. Apple this week expanded their services business by offering a new Creator Bundle for a monthly subscription. Dave also got the key for his car on his phone and watch, but the experience may not be what you expect it was. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Run Away, Netflix Zoe Saldaña The Closer, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/39757295

Episode 415: Vision Pro, Doorbells and doorlocks , Laptop evolutions 01/09/2026

Episode 415: Vision Pro, Doorbells and doorlocks , Laptop evolutions If you have a Vision Pro, Apple put you courtside at an LA Lakers game this week, which must have been quite an experience. It's time for CES and this year there are a lot of doorbells and doorlocks. Dave and I talk about CES and dig into some specific product categories. This week Dave talks about some laptop trends that are not Apple. Brought to you by: : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% oﬀ your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Angela Black, MHz Fred Armisen: stand up for drummers, Netflix Wake Up Dead Man /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/39672670

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