The Dalrymple Report

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

Episode 393: AI talent, Meta, and COO 07/11/2025

Episode 393: AI talent, Meta, and COO The turmoil at Apple is not new, but what is new is how some of the companies top AI engineers are leaving the company. The latest was lured away by Meta, who have just invested $3.5 billion in its artificial intelligence projects. Apple's longtime Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, has announced he's retiring. Brought to you by: : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Black Snow, AMC+ Kleo, Netflix MurderBot, Apple TV+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/37373620

Episode 392: Alexa+, Charging, and iOS 26 06/27/2025

Episode 392: Alexa+, Charging, and iOS 26 Dave got a new speaker assistant for his home... and it's powered by Alexa. We talk about how much better Alexa is than Siri and even throw in some comments about Gemini, Google's AI assistant (spoiler, it's better than Siri too). We also talk about charging one device off of anotherfor instance, charging your AirPods using your phone. And we look at some of the new features of Apple's new OSes. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Anatomy of a Scandal, Netflix Sally, Disney+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/37182140

Episode 391: ETA, Liquid Glass, and iCloud Storage 06/20/2025

Episode 391: ETA, Liquid Glass, and iCloud Storage Have you ever shared your ETA with someone? Most of us have. Dave has a suggestion for how ETA should work in the future. We talk about the Apple's new design, Liquid Glass, and what drove the company to move in that direction for its OSes. We also talk about a new lawsuit that Apple faces over iCloud storage. Brought to you by: : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Anatomy of a Scandal, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/37090600

Episode 390: WWDC review 06/13/2025

Episode 390: WWDC review Apple's annual WWDC was this week and there is a lot to unpack. We look at reactions from the keynote and dive into some of the announcements, like the new Liquid Glass interface, and of course, all of the new OS releases. There are some other featues that were announced as well, like AirPods translation that we'll talk about, as well. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Dept. Q, Netflix Secrets We Keep, Netflix Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself, Hulu /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36999135

Episode 389: Popcorn, WWDC, and OS numbering 06/06/2025

Episode 389: Popcorn, WWDC, and OS numbering The podcast takes a little twist this week as Dave and I talk about our love of popcorn and Dave's new gadget to help him get the perfect batch every time. We also talk about some of the rumors surrounding WWDC and what we should expect from the keynote on Monday. One of the things that is supposedly changing is the numbering of all the OSes begining with this year's releases. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Dept. Q, Netflix Stick, Apple TV+ Fountain of youth, Apple TV+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36891925

Episode 388: Jony Ive and OpenAI, Epic Games 05/23/2025

Episode 388: Jony Ive and OpenAI, Epic Games The biggest news this week was the purchase of Jony Ive's company, io, by OpenAI for $6.5 billion dollars. According to the reports, I've's company is a device startup. Sam Altman said he is “excited to try to create a new generation of AI-powered computers.” Epic Games and Apple are continuing to spare, although it seems like the battle is coming to an end. : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. : Insta360 X5 Camera. To bag a free invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your purchase, head to and use the promo code “dalrymple”, available for the first 30 standard package purchases only. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Better, Hulu Netflix saves Sesame Street /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36691170

Episode 387: Apple Maps, Apple Music, and The Pope 05/16/2025

Episode 387: Apple Maps, Apple Music, and The Pope Apple has introduced some new features in Apple Maps including a Detailed City Experience for the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco. Maps also now has insights, ratings, and reviews from expert sources, most notably the Michelin Guide. Did you know Pope Leo has his own trading card? Not only that, it set a new sales record, topping LeBron James. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Bad Sisters, Apple TV+ It’s not TV. It’s HBO. Max. Conan O’Brien the Kennedy Center, Mark Twain prize for American humor, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36581440

Episode 386: Things we love about Apple and cassettes 05/09/2025

Episode 386: Things we love about Apple and cassettes Some people have never used a cassette tape to listen to music, my kids being among them. This week Dave takes a little side route into one of his thoughts on listening to cassettes. We have spent a lot of time talking about things that Apple has done wrong this past year in regards to AI and Siri, so this week we change things up and talk about the things we love about Apple and what they have done right. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Murder is Easy, BritBox Black Bag, Peacock /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36507010

Episode 385: Formula 1, Gemini, and Apple's 30% 05/02/2025

Episode 385: Formula 1, Gemini, and Apple's 30% I'm heading off to Miami this weekend to see the Formula 1 Grand Prix and take a tour of the pit lane. Dave tells us about his Formula 1 experience and his trip to Texas. We also talk about the rumored deal between Apple and Google to have Apple use Gemini in Apple Intelligence—this is probably the best news ever for Apple's AI efforts. If you haven't tried Gemini yet, you should—it's incredible. Apple is being forced to allow developers to get payment for their apps from outside the App Store, which means Apple doesn't get its 30% cut. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Lorenskog Disappearance, Netflix Conclave, Prime Video /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36395405

Episode 384: Available Now and paying for Apple intelligence 04/25/2025

Episode 384: Available Now and paying for Apple intelligence Dave has a few questions for our listeners about the difference in inexpensive dash cams compared to the more expensive models. Apple dropped the "Available Now" tagline from its Apple Intelligence page because... well, it's not available. A new survey suggests that people would be willing to pay up to $10 a month for Apple Intelligence. Brought to you by: : To get a free 45-inch [114cm] invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your Insta360 X5 purchase, head to and use the promo code “dalrymple”, available for the first 30 purchases only. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Breakthrough, Netflix Will Trent, Hulu Conclave, Prime Video /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36309715

Episode 383: Apple's marketing change for AI and Siri turmoil 04/18/2025

Episode 383: Apple's marketing change for AI and Siri turmoil Kind of a special episode this week—it's Dave's birthday! This week Dave and I talk about Apple's abrupt changes to its marketing for Apple Intelligence, effectively downplaying the nonexistent technology. We also look at a story describing the internal turmoil of Siri and how badly Apple exectives mismanaged the entire AI revolution. Brought to you by: : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Snow Girl, Netflix Mythic Quest cancelled The Residence, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36221225

Episode 382: Teens, iPhones on planes, and Maps 04/11/2025

Episode 382: Teens, iPhones on planes, and Maps The iPhone is as popular as ever among teens, according to a new study. That's important because as they grow up, they are the ones that will be buying new phones. With new tariffs expected to be imposed, Apple is flying planeloads of iPhones into the U.S. to ward off any immediate price increases. Apple Maps is now available as a web page on the iPhone, but is it necessary. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Missing You, Netflix The Studio, Apple TV+ Dope Thief, Apple TV+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36097645

Episode 381: Ireland, Apple's Birthday, and WWDC 04/04/2025

Episode 381: Ireland, Apple's Birthday, and WWDC Dave spent a week in Ireland and gives us the highlight of his trip, including a really cool time spent with some big birds. Apple celebrated its 49th birthday this week—it's had to believe that the company (and me) are that old. WWDC is happening on June 9, 2025 the company announced, so get ready. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Catch, Acorn TV Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday night Live A Complete Unknown /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/36004005

Episode 380: Apple Intelligence blunder and Siri is wrong (again) 03/21/2025

Episode 380: Apple Intelligence blunder and Siri is wrong (again) Just when you think it couldn't get any worse, Siri strikes again. Ask Siri, "what month is it?" on your iPhone and you get the reply, "Sorry, I don't understand." Apple's Siri executive held a meeting about the technology and was pretty brutal about the failings Apple has had until now. Oh yeah, Apple Intelligence is delayed, again. Brought to you by: : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Are Murders, Netflix Celtics City, Max /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/35807945

Episode 379: Apple's pathetic AI, Metallica, new Siri delayed 03/14/2025

Episode 379: Apple's pathetic AI, Metallica, new Siri delayed It seems I may have been right after all—Apple is far behind in AI and now other people are realizing it too. Gruber wrote a scathing piece on Apple and its failed promises about Apple Intelligence. Apple unvieled an immersive concert experience featuring Metallica for its Vision Pro users, and Apple has officially delayed the release of the next generation Siri. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Agency, Paramount+ The Studio Running Point, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/35684660

Episode 338: iPad, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio 03/07/2025

Episode 338: iPad, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio It was a big week for Apple with all kinds of new hardware announcements to fit every lifestyle and budget. We had a new iPad and a couple of models of the iPad Air; new MacBook Air M4; and the fastest Mac ever, the new Mac Studio. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Day of the Jackal, Peacock Boy Swallows Universe, Netflix Tracker, Paramount+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/35576650

Episode 377: Is iPhone 16e worth it?, WiFi QR code, and Alexa+ 02/28/2025

Episode 377: Is iPhone 16e worth it?, WiFi QR code, and Alexa+ The iPhone 16e was announced a little while ago so Dave and I take some time to look at the features of the new device and wonder if it fills the needs of its target market. Dave gives us a tip about giving visitors to your house a QR code to join the WiFi instead of sharing or telling everyone the password. Alexa+, Amazon's digital assistant is nearly complete and ready for primetime. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Disclaimer, Apple TV+ The Pitt, Noah Wiley, ER fame, Max /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/35480650

Episode 376: iPhone 16e, Spotify, Hot Corners 02/21/2025

Episode 376: iPhone 16e, Spotify, Hot Corners There is a lot to talk about this week. I suppose the biggest news is the announcement of the iPhone 16e, a new model of the budget iPhone from Apple. While it may be less expensive than other models in the lineup, it has some impressive specs, including Apple's first cellular modem. : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Night Agent, Netflix Sly Lives, Hulu SNL50: The Anniversary Special, Peacock /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/35371000

375: Mac window, Apple TV, Apple health study, and iPhone SE 02/14/2025

375: Mac window, Apple TV, Apple health study, and iPhone SE Dave and I have been running into an issue that we both have when we move a Mac Finder window around the screen. Someone out there knows the answer to why this is happening. The Apple TV is now available on Android, so we discuss if that will increase subscriptions to the service. Apple is launching another health study, one of the areas that the company has excelled i n recent years. The iPhone SE update appears to be right around the corner. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Lioness, Paramount+ Flow QT8: The First Eight, Peacock /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/35285205

Episode 374: Silent Mode, Apple Invites app, and Super Bowl Ads 02/07/2025

Episode 374: Silent Mode, Apple Invites app, and Super Bowl Ads Dave has been working on the best solution to keep his phone silent but still not miss any important calls. He thinks he has it worked out. Apple released a new app called Invites that is pretty cool. As the name implies, it lets you create invites with shared photo albums and Apple Music Playlists. It may be ten years too late, but still cool. We revisit a favorite topic this time of year, Apple's iconic Super Bowl ads and how things have changed in recent years. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Jetty, BritBox Ted Lasso Season 4, Apple TV+ Bookie, Max Michael Clayton, Showtime /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/35192395

Episode 373: Printer, Google Maps, and AI 01/31/2025

Episode 373: Printer, Google Maps, and AI Dave got a new piece of ancient technology that he tells us about—a printer. Google explains why its changing the names of some pretty well known geographical places in North America, and we talk some about AI and Apple's new person they hope will be able to wrangle this beast together. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Protection, BritBox Condor, MGM+ SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, Peacock Questlove’s incredible 7 minute rapid fire mix of 50 years of SNL Music /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/35097225

Episode 372: iOS 18.3, HomePad, and Siri 01/24/2025

Episode 372: iOS 18.3, HomePad, and Siri With the upcoming release of iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence can no longer be considered a beta, but sadly it still sucks really bad. Apple is rumored to be working on a new product to replace the HomePod and will include a screen and Apple Intelligence. Speaking of Siri, Dave and I ask it some simple questions that it gets wrong. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Collision, Acorn TV Suspect, BritBox De Palma, Amazon Prime River, Amazon Prime and BritBox /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/34993765

Episode 371: Laundry tag decoder, Severance, and voice phishing 01/17/2025

Episode 371: Laundry tag decoder, Severance, and voice phishing Did you know that your iPhone has a laundry tag decoder built-in? Me neither, but Dave found it and shows us how it works. With the new season of Severance here, Apple did one of the most remarkable campaigns to a TV show ever. We often talk about security and scammers on this show, but it has hit a new level of sophistication and it is truly scary. Brought to you by: : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Cross, Amazon Prime Love The Bridge, AMC+ No country for old men, Paramount+ The Pitt, Max /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/34895585

Episode 370: Fires, Bing and Siri 01/10/2025

Episode 370: Fires, Bing and Siri Dave and I start out this week by taking a minute to talk about the devastating fires in California. When we move to tech, we look at how Bing is fooling people into thinking they are on Google's site instead of its own. We also talk about Apple's statement on Siri privacy and the company's misleading Apple Intelligence ads. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching 3:10 to Yuma, Showtime Love Actually, Amazon Elton John: Never Too Late, Disney+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/34802825

Episode 369: AirPods, iOS. and Best of 2024 12/20/2024

Episode 369: AirPods, iOS. and Best of 2024 Dave and I talk about the AirPods Pro and a big feature that is missing from the AirPods Max—will it ever get updated. We also look at everything you can do with ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence, and talk about the rumors of a new Apple TV. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Three Body Problem, Netflix The Old Man, Hulu /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/34555635

Episode 368: HomePod, iOS 18.2, and Voice Memos 12/13/2024

Episode 368: HomePod, iOS 18.2, and Voice Memos Dave is having a problem with his HomePod not recognizing his voice all of a sudden. Apple released iOS 18.2 adding more Apple Intelligence features that aren't really that good. Voice Memos also received an update with some features that are really good, escpaically for musicians. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Day of the Jackal, Peacock /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/34429430

Episode 367: Live Activities on Watch, Intel CEO, and ChatGPT 12/06/2024

Episode 367: Live Activities on Watch, Intel CEO, and ChatGPT Have you noticed on your Apple Watch that Live Activities have taken over your screen. I noticed this a while ago, but couldn't figure out what was happening, but Dave knows and tells us how to stop it from happening. Intel removed its CEO and is looking for a replacement—it's not going to be an easy task to turn that company around. How is it that a man named David Mayer can break ChatGPT—Dave has the answer. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Americans, Hulu Beatles ’64, Disney+ Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, HBO /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/34317210

Episode 366: Most popular podcasts, Apple One, and iPhones thieves 11/22/2024

Episode 366: Most popular podcasts, Apple One, and iPhones thieves Apple has released its list of the most popular podcasts of 2024Dave and I go over the highlights from the different categories. Apple One is a bundle of Apple serives that you pay for monthly. Dave thinks that Apple is missing one service that they, and consumers, could benefit from. Be careful this holiday season, iPhone thieves are tracking deliveries of the device. Brought to you by: : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Diplomat, Netflix “For the Record” Podcast hosted by Amy Lively Lincoln Lawyer, Netflix /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/34106016

Episode 365: Vision Pro, Apple Hub, BlueSky 11/15/2024

Episode 365: Vision Pro, Apple Hub, BlueSky Apple has slowed production of the Vision Pro device due to slow sales according to reports released this week. Development of the next generation device has been suspended while the company looks at producing a lower cost version. Rumors of an Apple Hub, or HomePad, are gaining more steam, and BlueSky is back in the social networking circle. Brought to you by: : LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at . Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Diplomat, Netflix The Americans, Hulu /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/33945302

Episode 364: Live Activities and Dynamic Island, Financials, and Apple Intelligence 11/08/2024

Episode 364: Live Activities and Dynamic Island, Financials, and Apple Intelligence Dave and I talk about using Live Activities on our iPhones and how it works with Dynamic Island, which is one of my favorite hardware features on the iPhone. We also look at the numbers from the company's fourth quarter fiscal results and how each product category did in the quarter. Finally, Dave looks at some of the new Apple Intelligence ads Apple just released. Brought to you by: : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code DALRYMPLE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Comeback, Netflix Game 7, Prime Video Slow Horses, Apple TV+ /episode/index/show/thedalrymplereport/id/33849087

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