671: Even Apple Can’t Beat the Sun
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Dec 23, 2025 The hosts tackle a range of intriguing topics, from legal protections surrounding locked Apple IDs to clever ways to manage chat metadata. They dive into the complexities of TV Everywhere and seek reliable streaming solutions. Accessibility features like custom pronunciations in iOS are also highlighted. Anticipation builds around the iPhone roadmap, with discussions on under-display tech, solid-state buttons, and the potential for both Face ID and Touch ID. They wrap up with insights on contact management practices and the challenges of version control.
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TV Everywhere vs Cable Card Reality
- Colin reported using Channels with TV Everywhere and HDHomeRun to access many cable channels while noting NBC's DRM exclusion.
- He found 321 channels via cable card but only 133 via TV Everywhere, showing significant gaps in availability.
Fix Mispronounced Names
- Improve Siri/Text-to-speech pronunciations via Accessibility → VoiceOver → Speech → Pronunciations in iOS.
- Use Apple's pronunciation editor to correct names so system TTS reads them correctly.
Podcasts Opening By Themselves
- A listener reported Apple Podcasts opening suggested episodes while the phone was locked; tapping "Suggest less" changed the next suggested podcast.
- The pattern suggested a recommendation-engine bug rather than an external malicious link triggering the app.