Apple initially focused on hardware and allowed developers to create specialized tools for various professions, releasing only basic native apps to make the iPhone a better standalone device. Their "there's an app for that" philosophy highlighted this approach. What goes into their decision to "Sherlock" a feature? The tension between consumer demands for more robust native apps and developers' desires to maintain their niche markets exists. Balancing these interests involves strategic decisions to enhance user experience while respecting developer contributions.

Few sound issues your end Mark

Love Robs new theme tune. 🤣

Timestamps: 2:00 Mark's adventures to Germany and Manchester 13:26 M4 iPad Pro 16:20 New Magic Keyboard 17:41 Apple Pencil Pro 21:24 What's next for Apple Silicon? 24:30 13" M2 iPad Air 30:20 Sonos Ace headphones 42:27 Google I/O 2024, Project Astra 44:30 Marc Rebillet 51:08 Microsoft Special Event - Snapdragon X, Recall feature 54:22 Udio - AI audio generation 56:14 Humane (the company behind the aiPin) possibly up for sale 59:34 Little Snitch 6 1:01:04 MrMobile's Clicks keyboard case for iPhone 1:02:12 Rob's Wishlist 1:05:20 Moan about Honor's sluggish rollout of MagicOS 8 for Magic V2

Love to accidentally find new voices, subscribed but... Suggestion,: Please provide timestamps for discussed topics (came here searching for Sonos Ace)

Jeez, haven’t laughed so much in ages 🤣😂

I love Rob’s take on emails. 😅

Airpods Pro connects very well with my Pixel 7 so Rob's issues with his Android phone did not bode well.

can you add time stamps ? 🙄

Poor Rob, clearly not well…

Totally agree re: BoboVR M3 Pro. World of difference. Get some prescription lenses, Rob. Another huge difference. Then, buy Quest Games Optimizer for increased resolution on apps, games, and the home environment.

Do you think Apple’s commitment to/ obsession with premium materials sometimes affects the overall quality of some products? It’s a strange thought, but hearing what you and other people have said about the weight remind me of their AirPods Max. They are ok to good headphones but their weight is limiting. I prefer a lighter, plastic headphone when it rests on my head and I just wonder if plastic - or another, lighter material - would actually improve the overall product, albeit at the expense of perceived quality. Less relevant, but similar, are glass backed phones. I dislike them and would prefer a more robust back but glass seems to equal premium now. Anyway, for what it’s worth, I’d be interested in your thoughts although there’s a good chance I’m being stupid.

This description In this episode, Rob and Mark delve into the aftermath of the M3 iMac video, exploring the surprising impact it had on the product's perception. They reflect on the challenges and questionable decisions that contributed to the situation, pondering why certain aspects were allowed to be presented publicly. The hosts also touch on tech trends, including the evolution of fitness devices like Vision Pro, sharing personal experiences and insights. Tune in for engaging discussions, a glimpse into their busy schedules, and a preview of the upcoming episodes amidst the MWC weekend chaos. Was it AI generated? In any case, good show gents.

So need to find a KZfaq video on the Hans Zimmer car sounds. I adore film music and Pirates of the Caribbean is one of my favourites. Honourable mention to Thunderbirds.

Can't wait to hear about Rob's thoughts on foldables. Will the expansive screen beat the camera comprises? Is the camera better than the S24 Ultra? How well does it emulate DS/3DS?

Looking forward to seeing the new studio and see how it comes together as you plan it. One of my favourite newsletters. Will there be more behind the scenes about your thought process and plans of how to build/make the space you own? Would be interesting to hear on Solo Club if not MER.

Yes. First comment 😊

Love the variety of keyboards. More of a 60 (with the bottom right remapped to an arrow cluster)/65% fan myself but definitely agree that TKL > 100%.

Nice question Rob re: the self-driving taxis. Forgot about them.

Huge fan of the Podcast and by design for Mark Ellis Reviews. Mark’s such a relateable tech youtuber influencer whatever you want to call it. Keep up the content. Love what you do. Rob is also a good dance partner and plays his co host role well. Loves a good deal just like myself 😜

Thanks for improving your audio on this week’s upload Rob 👍. Enjoyable listening and viewing 😀.

Apologies for being all dark this week. Also the skipped frames. It’s a steep learning curve, this video malarkey! It’s much easier hiding behind a microphone unseen 😂

Great second KZfaq upload. My only wish is that Rob’s audio level could be increased, and clarify of audio improved as I find it difficult to hear him on all my sources (carplay, home cinema and various headphones). Marks audio is excellent no problems at all 👍 On a side note I’ve visited CES many times pre Covid. Great show very full on but realise your jet lagged which does affect your stamina when you’re walking the miles and miles of the convention centre. Enjoy 😀

This is great. Seeing you guys in action confirms my belief that I could clown around with Mark but get serious with a stern look from Rob.

What is the difference between refurb and new box? Never realised there was a difference.

Have you got a case for your AirTag?

You should wear an orange Apple Watch band to fit in with the MER colours.

Siri just needs to be faster. Using her to do HomeKit stuff takes far too long.

Yeah, I think many of the reasons I don't like Android are due to Samsung's One UI. If I could install an iOS-like launcher, that would be brilliant. I am enjoying Console Launcher though.

The Macbook Pro mic sounded very good but I'm sure for over four grand, you'd want it to. The text chat in between was funny though.

Love the Harry Potter reference of She Who Must Not Be Named. I love asking Alexa for a Christmas message every day. That and advent calendars are a great source of daily Christmas fun.

Tired of Christmas? Sacrilege, Mark. Sacrilege. The trick is to wait til December to put on Christmas songs and decorations (it's very hard) but that helps to keep maximum Christmas Spirit from 1st December to 5th January which is the only sanctioned day for taking down Christmas decorations.

First comment 😊

Highly enjoyable viewing, thank you 👍😀

Lol, sticking the MM on to the iPhone. That's what I did with MagSafe. You just have the irrational urge to MagSafe everything to your phone.

Finally, Mark has played Rob's Playdate game.

The iPhone 11 Pro in Green. Yes!!!! Bring back that colour Apple.

great show title, 😅 may you never have the toxic tech bro workplace that blighted that other channel 🙏

Yeah, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, was very moving - from start to end imho. Awesome ending to the trilogy though.

Long time listener and love the podcast. Appreciate the new video format, but please keep in mind the audio listeners - hopefully just the novelty, but too many references to “like this” and “these” which made the headphones difficult to follow in audio only.

Loving this 👍

Really nice quality production. Loving the video version. Well done guys.

Nice MM add on (not really needed for Pro MM users) but will help the rest to appreciate the wonder-thing. Good show, like the format. Was that Niall behind the scenes with the camera switching?

Nice one re: the UK free IPTV service. Completely forgot about Freely. Should be nice to integrate into Apple TV and other media centre tech via IPTV apps. Not sure if you can record IPTV though?

Yeah, I've seen lots of people in the r/MechanicalKeyboards subreddit with a 40% keyboard and an iPad Mini. 40% does seem hard to daily drive though.

Can see why Rob first guessed Andar for the iPad Mini case. Colour looks very similar to Camel Tan. Love mine on my iPad Pro.

Have you bought a Meta Quest 3 yet, Mark?

Totally agree, Rob re: Mac Mini. USB-C PD would also be cool. At least on the base one. Not sure what the power draw is. But you can get up to 240W on the latest spec. Not seen that in the wild though.

The B&O case looks like a collector's tin.

Lol the B&O case looks a bit like a Satechi Mac Mini hub.