As we wait for August to wind down and a fresh crop of Apple products to sprout in September we manage to find other things to talk about. This week includes Apple and diversity, calling your mother (or else!), whether we’re so human-impaired that we need Facebook to tell what is and isn’t a joke, a list of iPhone 6 rumors, and a heartfelt “well done” to Apple for a just as heartfelt commercial.
Listen to episode 421
Show notes
- Apple celebrates diversity on its website while admitting it needs to do more
- ‘Ignore No More’ App Prevents Kids From Skipping Calls with Mom (Science World Report)
- Why sapphire iPhone screens could be Apple’s next big thing
- Apple wins 2014 ‘Outstanding Commercial’ Emmy Award for ‘Misunderstood’ holiday ad (9to5 Mac)
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