This week on AI: iPods fade away, 'iPhone 8' & Apple TV rumors, Trump promises US plants

I liked the comment, the AppleWatch (and AirPods) are the next generation iPod.

I was actually listening to the Ai podcast on my AppleWatch and AirPods (sans iPhone) while on the treadmill. I hadn't really made the connection until I heard Victor and Neil say, "this is the next gen iPod" out loud. 

Right now there is a few too many steps to go thru to Search, then download the podcasts on the iPhone then transfer them to the AppleWatch. I use an OK app "Watch Player."

I'm sure Apple is working on a solution.

I have to say I love not having to carry my iPhone when trail running. (Only running in the gym b/c Arizona is just too hot outside!)

The Running App and the Podcast app ran flawlessly (once setup). Even received a few texts from my GF and didn't miss a beat. I remember using the Nike + running app on my iPhone and seemed like if I pressed the wrong button I ended up interrupting my run. Often times not realizing it! 

BTW: Great job on the Podcast you guys have really developed a good rapport with each other. Good humor and funny asides. I like, "Here at TeslaInsider or here at iPodsInsider..." :)

christopher126 said:

I liked the comment, the AppleWatch (and AirPods) are the next generation iPod.
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BTW: Great job on the Podcast you guys have really developed a good rapport with each other. Good humor and funny asides. I like, "Here at TeslaInsider or here at iPodsInsider..." :)

I didn't! :) I don't think the Watch is a good iPod replacement at all. First, as you noted, it's currently too cumbersome, and the storage is WAY too small. Of course, since it's in it's infancy, Apple can fix that stuff. (Though, what do people do for the, possibly years, of transition?)

The other problem is the price. Apple Watches cost far more than the little clip-on or tiny iPods. Again, Apple can fix that, but will they? Are we going to be seeing an $99 Apple Watch any time soon?

But, the biggest problem I have with it, is that you'd be required to use BlueTooth. That means for any kind of specialized listening system, you'd need a BT receiver. And, anyone who's used BT much knows it doesn't work as well as wired (or at least never has for me). And, if I'm using it for long periods of time, I don't want a BT thing in my ear.

I know biker-riders, for example, who spend many hours a day on their bikes and depend on these little devices. I suppose they could use an iPod Touch or iPhone SE, but those are considerably larger.

When I told my wife (who loves her little iPod nano) that they've canceled them... her reactions was along the lines of... how stupid can Apple be? :) And, since she won't be switching to a Watch and AirPods, if that little thing breaks, I guess it's off the Apple platform.

re: podcast - I second that. I'm really enjoying it as well. They should just mark the episodes better on the site... like instead of 'This week on AI:' more like 'Podcast:' or 'AI Podcast'. Maybe episode numbers, too.

cgWerks said:

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re: podcast - I second that. I'm really enjoying it as well. They should just mark the episodes better on the site... like instead of 'This week on AI:' more like 'Podcast:' or 'AI Podcast'. Maybe episode numbers, too.

http://appleinsider.com/tag/podcast

Hope that helps. Thanks for listening :)

cgWerks said:

re: podcast - I second that. I'm really enjoying it as well. They should just mark the episodes better on the site... like instead of 'This week on AI:' more like 'Podcast:' or 'AI Podcast'. Maybe episode numbers, too.

Thanks! The podcast goes live on Fridays and is highlighted in its own separate story. Saturdays we do our week in review story, which includes a podcast embed (since the podcast also recaps the week that was).

jSnively said:
http://appleinsider.com/tag/podcast

Hope that helps. Thanks for listening :)

Heh, yea, that works.

nhughes said:
The podcast goes live on Fridays and is highlighted in its own separate story. Saturdays we do our week in review story, which includes a podcast embed (since the podcast also recaps the week that was).

Yea, I just meant in the article titles, so when scanning down the page of articles, the podcast episodes are more apparent.
Also, as an avid podcast listener (over 50 of them now), I like podcasts that start with numbers, like '001: Title' but I know some of the advice out there says otherwise. It's really nice for reference though. If I ever get my own podcasts going, that's the format I'm going to use. :)  (I've been following the podcast scene and listening to the experts on it for like 3 years now... even have a good mic... just need to pull the trigger and do it!)