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Primary Technology

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten

Tech news that matters for everyone to understand. Our hosts break down the most important stories, from consumer tech and gadgets, to AI and beyond. Stephen Robles is a content creator with over 150K on YouTube, and Jason Aten is a technology columnist at Inc.com having written in the past for Business Insider and The Chicago Tribune. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes.

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84:57

iPhone Air Review: Delightfully Compromised, iPhone...

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2025/09/25

We’re hands-on with iPhone Air, its incredible design, but has drawbacks like speaker, cameras, and battery life. Plus, iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 3 reviews, Disney+ price hike, Instagram hits 3 billion users, and the TikTok deal may finally be going through.Relay for St. JudeJoin the Primary Tech X Relay for St. Jude fundraiser and help us meet our $5,000 goal! Click here to donate.Send Us a Voice MemoWe want to hear from you! Send us a voice memo that may get played on the show, or

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85:22

iOS 26 is Rough, Meta’s New AR Glasses, is iPhone Air...

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2025/09/18

Meta releases AI Ray-Ban glasses with built-in display giving us true augmented reality, iOS 26 Liquid Glass may be more cumbersome than its worth, AirPods Pro 3 are the stand out upgrade, and we debate Apple's trade-offs with the ultra-thin iPhone Air.Sponsored by:MasterClass - Get 15% OFF an annual membership at MasterClass! Sign up today at: masterclass.com/primarytechCleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnologyRelay

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56:33

Chance Miller of 9to5Mac on iPhone Air vs iPhone 17...

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2025/09/11

Special guest Chance Miller, Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Mac was in-person at the event and offers impressions of iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, plus we cover Spotify's rollout of lossless audio, Vimeo aquired by Bending Spoons, and what iPhone we’re pre-ordering.Sponsored by:Interconnected: Interconnected is a new series from Equinix diving into the infrastructure that keeps our digital world running. We're diving deep into the systems behind AI, automation, quantum, and beyond

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63:20

iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 Live Translation, Apple...

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2025/09/10

Recorded LIVE we break down all the details from Apple’s iPhone 17 event, including AirPods Pro 3 with live translation, Apple Watch Series 11 with hypertension warnings, Apple Watch Ultra 3 satellite connectivity, iPhone 17 gets big display upgrades, incredibly thin iPhone Air, and tri-48MP camera iPhone 17 Pro!Relay for St. JudeJoin the Primary Tech X Relay for St. Jude fundraiser and help us meet our $5,000 goal! Click here to donate.Send Us a Voice MemoWe want to hear from you! Send us

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85:13

Instagram’s Terrible iPad App, ChatGPT Saved Google...

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2025/09/04

iPad finally got an Instagram app, and it’s terrible, Pixel 10 Pro 100x camera, Apple's AI plans for Siri may be powered by Gemini, AI search and ChatGPT saved Google from selling Chrome, and we play listener voicemail with expectations for the iPhone 17 event!Sponsored by:Insta360 GO Ultra - bag a free Sticky Tabs to help you mount the camera everywhere when you use promo code PRIMARY at: https://store.insta360.com------------------------------Relay for St. JudeJoin the Primary Tech X

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65:58

What to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech...

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2025/08/28

iPhone 17 event is on Sept 9 and we break down everything to expect, from iPhone 17 Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more, what’s the breakdown of influencers vs journalists invited in-person, Stephen is running iOS 26 on his main iPhone, and MagSafe charging got faster, but at a cost.Relay for St. JudeJoin the Primary Tech X Relay for St. Jude fundraiser and help us meet our $5,000 goal! Click here to donate.Send Us a Voice MemoWe want to hear from you! Send us a voice memo that may get

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62:22

Pixel 10 Gets ‘MagSafe,’ Google’s AI Camera Went Too...

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2025/08/21

Google launches the Pixel 10 lineup, now compatible with MagSafe devices, tons of AI features, Gemini AI coming to smart homes, Notion brings offline features, iPadOS 26 isn’t perfect, and FineWoven making a comeback.Bonus Episode: Stephen’s next app, and deleting iMessages. Listen here!------------------------------Sponsored by:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnologyInsta360 GO Ultra - bag a free Sticky Tabs to

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68:33

ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to...

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2025/08/14

The launch of ChatGPT-5 and deprecation of 4o caused blowback among users, Stephen built an entire iPhone app with ChatGPT-5, Perplexity wants to buy Chrome, live translation feature coming to AirPods, Apple planning an AI powered robot, and which tech CEOs would be in the Avengers?Bonus Episode: Healthcare Websites Beat Perplexity Comet. Listen here!------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode

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76:28

Apple Promises to Catch Up on AI, OpenAI GPT-5...

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2025/08/07

Apple’s record Q3 earnings and commitment to invest heavily in AI, upcoming launch of OpenAI GPT-5, Ghost 6.0 launches with fediverse support, and we roast each other’s iPhone Home Screens!Bonus Episode: Stephen’s secret project, Tim Cook’s 24K gold gift to Trump. Listen here!------------------------------Sponsored by:1Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at:

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74:37

Apple’s Out of the AI Loop, YouTube Verifies Age with...

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2025/07/31

Google is rolling out AI age verification along with the rest of the internet, Tea data breach reveals sensitive info but it’s still a top downloaded app, Zuckerberg's superintelligence memo, and where is Apple on AI?Bonus Episode: iPad vs Mac for family. Listen here!------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to

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67:00

Apple Sues Leaker Jon Prosser, AI Browsers Are...

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2025/07/24

iOS 26 Beta 4 update brings back glass effects, AppleCare One live signup and walkthrough, OpenAI ChatGPT Agent and why AI browsers can be incredibly useful, Apple's lawsuit against Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks, and more!Bonus Episode: CBS Cancels Stephen Colbert - Listen here------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to

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74:09

Is Tim Cook Holding Apple Back? Faster MagSafe...

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2025/07/17

Tim Cook may be CEO of Apple for years to come, but is the 'Tim Cook Doctrine' hurting Apple’s progress? Does Apple need a “product” focused CEO, and what does that even mean? Plus Qi2.2 devices announced, Pixel 10 event scheduled, iPhone 17 colors leaks, Belkin is out of the smart home business, and our food tracking app of choice.Bonus Episode: Jason’s Travel Gear. Listen here!Sponsored by: BzigoDon’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discountBUZZ10 to

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68:54

Sara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta...

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2025/07/09

Special guest Sara Dietschy joins the show to discuss AI tools, iOS 26 toning down the Liquid Glass, Meta poaches Apple’s head of Foundation Models, Bluesky is trying really hard to be Twitter, and…does Sara keep battery percentage on?Bonus Episode: Sara Dietschy iPhone and Mac preferences. Listen here!------------------------------Sponsored by:1Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under

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77:35

Apple May Ditch Siri AI, Nothing Headphone (1) +...

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2025/07/03

Grammarly acquires Superhuman looking to build an AI productivity suite, Nothing launches its first flagship Phone (3) and over-the-ear headphones, Meta’s Superintelligence initiative, 12-inch MacBook may return, and Apple looking to power Siri with OpenAI or Anthropic rather than it’s internal AI.Bonus Episode: Brave vs Safari. Listen here!Dumpster Siri Image from 9to5Mac-----------------------------------Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech

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75:59

Apple Took F1 Too Far, iPadOS 26 Features, Are We All...

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2025/06/26

A controversial Apple push-notification, we dive into iPadOS 26 features and second beta, Meta's AI copyright victory and what it means for content creators, macOS FinderGate, and a poignant personal tech story about ChatGPT.Sponsored by:Surfshark: Go to surfshark.com/robles for 4 extra months of Surfshark and use promo code ROBLESBzigo: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discountBUZZ10 to save 10% off------------------------------Bonus EpisodeIs

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72:12

Is iPad a Spork? iOS 26 Liquid Glass Criticism,...

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2025/06/19

iPad is more Mac-like than ever, but should it run full macOS? Recent criticism of Liquid Glass design, more features revealed in iOS 26 beta, OpenAI’s $200 million defense contract, and concerns about the rise of quantity and quality of AI generated video.Note: Video version of this episode will be available at a later date.Sponsored by:1Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your

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52:09

Apple’s AI Strategy at WWDC, Apple Park Impressions,...

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2025/06/12

Deeper analysis of iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple’s AI strategy at WWDC, Apple execs picking interviews, and Stephen’s experience with self-driving taxis.Bonus Episode: F1 Premiere at Steve Jobs Theater. Listen here!Sponsored by: SurfsharkGo to https://surfshark.com/robles or use code ROBLES at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to

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50:42

WWDC25: iOS 26, Liquid Glass Design, BIG iPad...

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2025/06/10

Highlights from all the announcements at WWDC25, including iOS 26 Liquid Glass Redesign, major Shortcuts updates, and iPad's biggest leap forward, plus macOS Spotlight, and more.Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: youtube.com/@primarytechshowJoin the CommunityDiscuss new episodes, start

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66:51

WWDC Wishlist for iOS 26 and macOS, Shortcuts Rumors,...

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2025/06/04

John Gruber announced for the first time in 10 years, there will be no Apple executives at his Talk Show LIVE at WWDC, rumors point to Shortcuts being features at WWDC, and our big feature wishlists for iOS 26, iPad, macOS Tahoe, and more!Sponsored by: AGNTCYBuild with other engineers who care about high quality multi-agent software. Visit AGNTCY.org and add your supportBonus Episode: WWDC behind-the-scenes. Listen here!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the

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75:46

iOS ’26 Rebrand, Sky AI App on Mac, What Apple...

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2025/05/29

Apple may be rebranding iOS ‘26 and all operating systems to match the year, Sky AI app on Mac shows what Apple Intelligence could’ve been, the notifications we allow through, and do we need AI browsers?Bonus Episode: What notifications do we allow? Listen here!Show Notes via EmailSign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe.Watch on YouTube!Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus

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