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Brands & Companies

Apple

Came up in 15 episodes · 2018–2021

Discussed as a company whose supplier was hacked, with hackers demanding $55 million and leaking product details.

Discussed extensively regarding Find My tracking, rumoured iPad announcements, and ecosystem quirks like copy-paste history.

Discussed regarding a rumored April 20th product event (possibly AirTags), a Siri-based leak of the event date, and a lawsuit against a former employee for leaking info.

Discussed for taking a cut on in-app subscriptions and for the refund call Josh made regarding double YouTube billing.

Josh recalls getting an Apple Chadstone store-opening t-shirt as one of the first 100 customers.

Tommy mentions Apple manufacturing its own face masks for employees as an example of unexpected product design work.

Referenced as the brand being 'duped' by Aldi's cheap smartwatch and Apple Watch comparison.

Discussed as a company that struggled with too many products before Steve Jobs simplified its line.

Cited as an example of a large company that paid some tax ($120 million on $9 billion profit) compared to others paying zero.

Discussed regarding consumer warranty law covering Pete Shepherd's AirPods beyond a year.

Josh recounts a lengthy battle with Apple support/Genius Bar over laptop repairs and replacement parts.

Josh and Tommy both applied for 12-month interest-free finance through Apple's website to buy iMac computers.

Josh was applying for credit to purchase Apple computers and spoke with an Apple representative about his account.

Company holding an event for new phones and watches that Trevor Long will report on.

Discussed extensively as the company whose product launch events Trevor gets invited to and whose PR relationships shape his TV career.