New podcast – OnePlus 8/8 Pro and Apple iPhone SE 2020 launches

Shawn & Sean P are joined by special guest friend Alex to talk about the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro smartphone announcements, and go over why each of them have a VERY different opinion on how good these phones might be. Also, they cover the Apple iPhone SE 2020 device, and how it may really be a game changer, and one of the best values in smartphones in all of 2020.  Click below to play, or find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify as the Silicon Theory Podcast!

Silicon Theory · Ep 112 (04.14.20) – OnePlus 8/8 Pro and New iPhone SE launch

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New video series!

As its been a long time since we covered ANYTHING tech related, we wanted to try to get you all some more juicy content – so we’re going to be doing a new video series – video podcasts!  I’ll be recording both our phone and in-person podcasts, so that you can listen or watch whatever your preference might be.

The link to the latest show is below, and let us know what you think.  You can still find the audio only version anywhere you get your podcasts, but this is another option for those in YouTube already but want to still get caught up on the show.  Hit us up in the comments and tell me what you think!

Podcasts…podcasts everywhere!

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We’re back and coming at you with some brand new podcasts – we did a preview of the 2019 Apple iPhone event, as well as part 1 of the 2 part recap (now available) and then we also discuss the slightly awesome and getting better by the day Google Pixel 4 rumors.  I’ll drop links on how to get to our show below – make sure you check it out on your favorite podcast platform!

Anchor.fm – https://anchor.fm/silicon-theory

Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-theory-podcast/id1107684934?mt=2

Google Podcasts – https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iYjllZGMvcG9kY2FzdC9yc3M=

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1smhBlNEpXlStoseztXIo2?si=gqwYxXVRQ56gPq4jz3PIQg

Overcast – https://overcast.fm/itunes1107684934/silicon-theory-podcast

Pocketcasts – http://pca.st/oRGT

Thanks for listening!

 

New video on the channel

The day has come at last – our final review of the iPhone Xs Max is here, and live on the channel now.  Are you considering taking the plunge and buying the largest iPhone ever made?  I answer some burning questions you may have after spending 8 days with the iPhone Xs Max.  Make sure you head over and check out the video.  Please hit that like button if you enjoy it, and be sure to subscribe to get more of our videos as they are available – and we have a lot more to come in the next few weeks!

Yet ANOTHER new video on the channel

Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned red iPhone?  Well – I hope YOU do, because I spend about 5 minutes unboxing one for your viewing pleasure!  Hit the link up above and check it out – this is the newest iPhone from Apple – the iPhone Xr in partnership with Product RED – appreciate you checking it out, and feel free to subscribe while you are there!  And let us know any questions you might have about the phone as well in the comments here, or on the video.

New video on the channel

It’s that time!  For all of you waiting for us to tell you if the iPhone Xs or Xs Max are “must buy” phones, the wait is almost over!  We have Apple’s largest flagship in house and will be putting it to extensive testing.  Rest assured we will leave no circuit board unturned in finding out if this new phone is worth its hefty price tag.

But, as another YouTuber Hushboy is fond of saying, in the meantime in-between time satisfy your curiousity with what’s inside the box of this latest smartphone.  It might just surprise you.  Thanks for watching, tell a friend, and let us know if you have any questions about this latest offering from Apple!

New Product (RED) iPhone 8 and 8 Plus available tomorrow, 04/10

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In somewhat surprising news, Apple announced today that you will be able to buy the Product (RED) iPhone in the 8 and 8 Plus variants, starting tomorrow.  The Product (RED) items support groups dedicated to eradicating HIV and AIDS in many nations on the African continent.  Apple has many other Product (RED) items that support this worthy cause, but if you were in the market for something a little different in your iPhone, this might be for you.

Different from previous years, the metal and glass face of the devices will be black, and not white.  This makes them a little more aethestically pleasing (if you ask me) and much less prone to showing smudges and dings as well.  Let us know in the comments below if you are planning on picking one up!

Link to the Apple page here

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Apple to offer reduced cost battery replacements as part of ThrottleGate

In the time since Apple admitted to throttling performance intentionally on older versions of its devices, they had offered a reduced price on a battery replacement for any device starting with the iPhone 6 and up as a solution.  Fresh battery, no need to throttle performance.  They had initially indicated that this service (which was $79 and will now be $29 through the end of 2018) would be available by the end of January – it’s been reported that you can take advantage of this program effective immediately.

You’ll still have to make an appointment with the Genius Bar and the replacement will take about 3 days, but you’ll have a “freshie” right after that.  And for those of you looking to prolong the life of your existing iPhone, this might be a very good and inexpensive way to do that.

You can read the full Apple apology statement here and you can find the Apple support page to start your request for a new battery in your device here.  I know I’m going to take advantage of this program for my iPhone 6s – are any of you?  Let us know in the comments!

New video – iPhone X review

This is the one you’ve been waiting for!  Make sure you check out the iPhone X review, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you get all of our content as soon as it drops.  Feel free to leave any comments here or on the video…thanks for watching!