Lots to go through this time - sadly Daniel was not well, so it’s just David & Alex this time.

We go through the Glowtime event and what we are expecting from the event and also we show you the new iPhone 16 and its Capture Button as an exclusive on the podcast.

What makes a Pro user and can Pro’s work on iPads? Are you a Stage Manager or Split Screen user and would you buy a new iPad mini?

Then on to YouTube - we chat over paid promotions and the false value they give, how to earn trust with brands and how to remain faithful to your audience.

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

01:30 It’s Glowtime - the Apple Event

06:15 Why no Face ID on Macs yet?

08:30 The Capture Button on iPhone 16 Pro Max

10:00 Thoughts on The Vision Pro

12:12 Long-term thoughts on the 15 Pro Max - design

16:00 What makes a Pro user?

21:27 Being Pro on an iPad

24:00 Split Screen vs Stage Manager

28:08 iPad mini rumours

31:08 Alex & Garmin or Watch Ultra news

34:51 What else is coming our way at Glowtime?

37:25 Being genuine about what we make content about

38:50 S24 Ultra - problems

41:30 Sony Xperia update

44:45 Will we ever need to buy another Mac Pro?

47:02 YouTube Promote…

53:40 A fine line - when is too much too much?

55:10 Earning trust with brands

60:00 Dedicated videos

61:05 Retention hack

67:00 Music vs no music

How to boost views on YouTube

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In this episode of the Minus Sixteen podcast, we take a look into the tech world's latest controversies and discussions, namely how Google and their PR agency have got into a bit of a pickle. We kick things off with the newly released Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a device that has sparked mixed reactions among tech enthusiasts. Some say it looks odd and even ugly, prompting us to explore what might have gone wrong in its design. We also discuss how aesthetics play a significant role in consumer choice, and whether Google has missed the mark with this one.

✨We are genuinely curious though, do you prefer the wider screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or prefer the design Samsung implemented in their Galaxy Z Fold 6? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏼

Next, we tackle a more serious issue in the tech review community—potential biases among tech reviewers. We explore recent reports suggesting that Google has allegedly instructed content creators not to show favouritism towards other brands, with the threat of ending partnerships if they do. This has been confirmed by various creators on "TeamPixel" and the wording used is really quite strong, and borderline unethical.

This raises important questions about the transparency and integrity of tech reviews, as well as the trustworthiness of some large YouTube channels. Are these influencers being genuine, or is their content overly positive due to brand pressure?

Our conversation also touches on the Samsung Galaxy Watch, a device that has been praised for its features but criticized (mainly by Alex 😅) for its battery life. We discuss how this product might still be suitable for certain consumers despite its shortcomings, and whether the battery issues are a dealbreaker for most users. We weigh the pros and cons to help our audience make informed decisions.

😬 Finally, we delve into the serious allegations against YouTube sensation Mr. Beast. While the motivations behind these accusations remain unclear, we express our concern about how this situation could impact YouTube as a platform, especially in terms of sponsorships and brand relationships. With the potential fallout from this controversy, we ponder the future of content creation on YouTube and the possible ripple effects on other creators.

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

02:06 Samsung Fold & Flip thoughts

11:00 Samsung watches - the good and bad

19:00 Checking sleep data

22:55 Samsung Ring

24:30 Vision Pro news

34:00 What’s new with Google Pixel

38:15 Samsung Fold vs Pixel Fold

42:45 5x cameras - are we fans

45:30 Team Pixel

60:03 The truth behind high-end brand deals

67:00 Is Mr Beast finished?

The lads are all back together after Alex has returned from holiday. It was the first opportunity for Alex and Daniel to discuss the latest Samsung products with both having hands-on and having started receiving the devices in hand. Daniel and Alex discussed their shared experience with the Galaxy Watch Ultra, while Alex updated us on the rest of the ecosystem and spoke of his love for the new Galaxy Ring.

The chat moved on to cameras, with David close to securing a business grant that will assist in upgrading his kit, whilst Daniel spoke of the perils of switching from a phone to a camera, just as David's camera ran out of battery while acting as a webcam!

The boys then moved on to talking YouTube and spoke about the thumbnail A/B testing, the annoying success of putting your face in thumbnails and whether it's worth using timestamps in videos. All of that and more in this week’s episode of Minus Sixteen!

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Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

05:30 Samsung Watch Ultra first impressions

14:07 The Samsung Ring

18:05 Is this time for Flip phones

21:00 The Fold design

27:12 Samsung Buds

31:15 The pains of using a camera

36:45 Having backup audio

40:00 David may be getting a Canon R5 Mk II

42:35 Our favourite parts of the process

47:00 A/B thumbnail testing

63:00 YouTube want you to stay in lane

66:00 Skippable ads…

69:00 Timestamps - do they matter