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Seth Kurkowski

Podcast Editor for 9to5Mac, 9to5Google, and Electrek

Seth is the editor for most of 9to5’s weekly podcasts, including 9to5Mac Happy Hour, 9to5Google Alphabet Scoop, and the weekly Electrek podcast.

He also writes for 9to5Mac but focuses most of his writing on Space Explored, serving as its managing editor and a photographer. Seth has been following the space industry since SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Demo in 2018.

Email tips or suggestions to kurk+tips@9to5mac.com.

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9to5Mac Daily: June 4, 2024 – M2 iPad Air spec changes, iOS 18’s non-AI features

Seth Kurkowski Jun 4 2024 - 1:38 pm PT

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Foldable iPad rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details

Seth Kurkowski May 30 2024 - 4:14 pm PT

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Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable iPad/MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Zac talk more about the genuine utility of ChatGPT in daily life.

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iPhone 17 Ultra rumors, Apple Music rumors, iOS 17.5.1 deleted photos bug

Seth Kurkowski May 23 2024 - 4:26 pm PT

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Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iOS 17.5.1 includes a fix for the deleted photos bug but Apple yet again neglects to explain what happened. And, Apple Music causes a stir with their Best 100 albums list.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of the newly announced Peacock, Apple, and Netflix Comcast ‘StreamSaver’ bundle.

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9to5Mac Daily: May 23, 2024 – All screen MacBooks, Shazam Live Activities, more

Seth Kurkowski May 23 2024 - 2:43 pm PT

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9to5Mac Daily: May 22, 2024 – New Xfinity bundle, Vision Pro Paris experience, more

Seth Kurkowski May 22 2024 - 11:49 am PT

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9to5Mac Daily: May 21, 2024 – Apple fixes ‘rare’ photo bug, Sonos headphones, more

Seth Kurkowski May 21 2024 - 11:51 am PT

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9to5Mac Daily: May 20, 2024 – iPhone Plus out, thinner iPhone in, more

Seth Kurkowski May 20 2024 - 11:35 am PT

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New iPad Pro released, iOS 18 accessibility features, Apple AI servers

Seth Kurkowski May 16 2024 - 2:39 pm PT

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Benjamin gives his thoughts on his brief experience using the new M4 iPad Pro hardware, while Chance ponders a purchase. Apple previews some exciting new iOS 18 accessibility features, and we gist more insight into Apple’s AI plans with reports that the company is already hosting Apple Silicon chips in its server farms.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance react to the increasing likelihood that John Ternus becomes Apple’s next CEO, in the fullness of time. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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