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Another iPhone event is done and dusted, and the lads have some strong opinions on whether Apple has brought enough with their yearly showcase.

They break down the iPhone 16, Airpods 4 and a lazy update to the Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Max.

David & Alex discuss what they ordered off the back of the event and the content they are planning.

When discussing YouTube, the lads discuss the thumbnail A/B testing again and revisit the hot issues of "buying views".

Finally, Alex discusses his recent travels to IFA in Berlin and how it had positive effects on networking in the creator Space.

All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen!

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

01:30 It’s Glowtime - the Apple Event - our take

08:45 Has Apple run out of ideas?

18:50 What David bought

22:10 Samsung’s latest update & iOS 18

31:25 Features to price ratio iPhone 16 and AirPods Max woes

42:28 Using YouTubes A/B testing and changing titles

45:50 Using hashtags and making content king

48:05 Brands know best - or do they?

56:45 Daniel’s take on thumbnail testing

58:55 YouTube Premium - does it affect a creator’s earnings

60:00 The risks of working alone

64:00 Alex’s visit to Berlin

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

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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!

Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well! 🙏🏻

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

This time it’s just David and Daniel as Alex takes a well-earned break.

We chat over Daniels’s visit to Samsung Unpacked and check out the Flip 6, Fold 6, Samsung Watch Ultra and Samsung Ring.

David went to Apple Battersea in London to check out the Vision Pro and hear what he made of it.

Plus, all the behind-the-scenes chat about what it’s like running a YouTube channel.

Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well! 🙏🏻

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/-a7KhFT1y8A?si=VAEEvsRzo4kVcPuH

David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/7-GdrWIhyFQ

00:00 Intro

01:25 The benefits of a regular upload schedule

03:25 Brands dictating when you upload

05:45 Going the extra yards with brands

06:30 Geographical limitations

08:00 Issues with the YouTube and AdSense

11:15 Views are down - is it seasonal?

13:41 Making seasonal content

15:15 A new Samsung Tab in the pipelines…

20:35 More issues with the YouTube Studio app

22:52 Samsung Unpacked

23:3 Buds 3 Pro

25:56 Samsung Ring

27:25 Samsung Watch Ultra

33:53 What’s it like at a Samsung event

35:00 Samsung Fold 6

38:18 The state of the foldable market

39:00 Flip 6

41:00 The Vision Pro

48:00 Limitations of the Vision Pro

50:39 Are we ready for a VR/AR Spatial Computing world?

54:15 Daniel and his Sony ZV E10

56:21 The woes of SD cards

58:00 Smartphone vs. Camera

60:00 Renting studio space…

This one started with some camera gear chat - what gear we use, future plans, ND filters, and even a little chat about Final Cut.

Then we started to get into YouTube and there was a lot to cover. How to balance the admin and office side of running a channel, working with agencies, paid clicks and the new Skip Ahead feature that YouTube is rolling out that may ruin our channels.

Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well! 🙏🏻

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

01:15 Daniel’s set up the S23 Ultra

02:56 Starting out - what do you need?

04:52 Creating with a smartphone

06:50 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 in 4K 60FPS

08:10 Apple’s Final Cut Camera app

11:20 ND Filters

14:00 Gimbals

19:55 Multi-cam shots & how good is the S23 Ultra

22:40 iPad mini Pro vs. Samsung Fold

24:50 Loving iPad and the Tab S9

31:19 David’s Vision Pro demo

33:26 Alex and Sony Xperia

37:25 The admin side of YouTube and using agencies

39:53 Working with brands for a reason other than money

41:20 Balancing the workload

44:00 Agencies

46:00 Clickbait farms - buying views

50:49 Paid Promotions and Transparency

54:40 Paid clicks

57:20 YouTube and Skip-Ahead

65:00 YouTube needs a competitor?

Daniel comes on board in this pod - and we couldn’t be happier.

We chat over the Sony Experia VI, Samsung S24 camera and of course, we have to chat about iPad, don’t we?

The new version of Final Cut Pro is out so we give our views & thoughts on that. But the hot topic though is one that Alex picked up on - double standards in the tech YouTube space.

Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well! 🙏🏻

Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/m8PYblSN_SY?si=_uXLlVM8X73zWxFi

David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/mQF2OVZHENw

Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/aDBL7ShHZDQ?si=aX3rNefOhxst1S17

Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1

David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtec

Read David on Medium: https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

02:45 Why is the podcast called Minus Sixteen?

03:15 Welcome Daniel to the podcast team

03:35 The Sony Xperia VI experience

08:34 Samsung Chipset naming

13:05 Apple watch battery life is suddenly rubbish!

15:17 Are betas safe to install?

19:20 iPadOS 18 and the calculator app

20:10 Alex and his new Sony FXIII

25:20 Sony’s camera app

30:45 New version of Final Cut Pro & Final Cut Camera app

34:50 New YouTube layout on desktop

35:37 Double Standards

54:00 Batch recording

57:15 Timestamps & chapters

60:00 Are tags still useful?

As we get ready for WWDC Alex and I have a lot to talk about.

Firstly we look ahead to next Monday’s Apple event and what we are looking forward to and what we are expecting.

Then we chat over our thoughts and findings on the new M4 iPad Pro. Alex has been to Samsung’s UK HQ - so we find out how that came about.

And we chat over how to go about finding brands, how best to work with them - oh and shooting at 60 FPS for YouTube too.

Don’t forget, if you enjoy our weekly podcast to subscribe, like, and share - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts - to leave us a rating (hopefully a 5-star one!) as well! 🙏🏻

Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/LkkCCh865Lo?si=6UaXMlkimbf6JNVH

David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/DgRzESKN3MM

Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/zCfwDa7grWQ?si=cMxDN2E0FLnrXPLW

Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1

David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dtalkingtec

Read David on Medium: https://medium.com/@Davidtalkingtech

Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com

00:00 Intro

00:55 The benefits of having support

01:35 Daniel is joining us full-time!!

02:35 Getting ready for WWDC

02:50 Benefits of the S Pen

03:35 How much AI do you use?

05:15 Recolour apps, new home screen & new control centre

05:50 Apple & privacy with AI

07:40 Siri improvements

08:09 Chat GPT 4o

09:10 Coming back from Samsung to Apple?

10:57 The Samsung lineup re-cap

12:10 Alex at Samsung HQ

13:30 Eye tracking on iPadOS 18

12:46 Vision Pro MIA!

16:30 watchOS 11

17:00 iPad stuff

18:40 Apple’s in-store 14-day exchange

20:10 iPadOS - is it honestly that bad?

22:49 Sticking with Final Cut Pro

30:02 No to nano texture

32:46 Stage manager

34:35 The Files app makes sense at last

35:43 Alex and his day at Samsung HQ

40:11 Being honest in reviews isn’t easy

42:07 Building brand relationships

47:05 Teaching yourself the business side of YouTube

49:10 The New YouTube Studio app

49:28 Shooting at 60 FPS