‘Hot Tub’ Explicit iPhone App Hits EU, Apple's New Invites App, Sonos Making a Streaming Box
01:11:19 Share

Apple released a new “Invites” app for iPhone, Sonos rumored to release a streaming box amidst layoffs, and we discuss the controversial 'Hot Tub' explicit app making waves on AltStore in the E.U.

Sponsored by:

• 1Password): 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech)

Watch on YouTube!)

• Subscribe and watch our weekly episodes plus bonus clips at: https://youtu.be/W7k9Li7an6M)

Join the Discussion)

• Comment directly on this week's post in our **our Primary Tech Community **and share photos of your old tech here! https://social.primarytech.fm/c/episodes/hot-tub-explicit-iphone-app-hits-eu-apple-s-new-invites-app-sonos-making-a-streaming-box)

Support the show

• Join our member community and get an ad-free versions of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe directly in Apple Podcasts or here: primarytech.memberful.com/join)

Reach out:

• Stephen's YouTube Channel)
• @stephenrobles on Threads)
• Stephen on Bluesky)
• Stephen on Mastodon)
• @stephenrobles on X)
• Jason's Inc.com Articles)
• @jasonaten on Threads)
• @JasonAten on X)
• Jason on Bluesky)
• Jason on Mastodon)

We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts) and Spotify)

Podcast artwork with help from Basic Apple Guy).

Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected])

Links from the show

• NEW Apple Invites App - Everything You Need to Know - YouTube)

• Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together - Apple)

• After a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box | The Verge)

• Sonos Lays Off 200 Employees After App Failure - MacRumors)

• Google Is About to Cut Employees Again, and It Just Did the 1 Thing Every Company Should Do)

• ChatGPT drops its sign-in requirement for search | The Verge)

• AltStore X Post about Hot Tub)

• Apple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U] - 9to5Mac)

• Daring Fireball: ‘Hot Tub’, a Hardcore Porn App for iOS, Hits AltStore in the E.U.)

• Apple Now Has More Than 2.35 Billion Active Devices Worldwide - MacRumors)

• Apple’s reports record revenue for Q1 2025 (with charts) – Six Colors)

• Apple Just Had Its 'Biggest Quarter Ever,' But There’s 1 Number It Doesn’t Want to Talk About)

• Timeline apps are here: Tapestry, Reeder, and a new way to read feeds | The Verge)

• Amazon announces February product event | The Verge)

• Exclusive | OpenAI Set to Make Super Bowl Ad Debut - WSJ)

• How to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free: Chiefs vs. Eagles on Sunday, February 9)

• Mac Mini M4 Stand and Hub with SSD Enclosure | Satechi - Apple and PC Accessories)

• Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair C5 | Flexispot)

• (00:00) - Intro

• (03:03) - Old Tech

• (04:29) - Apple Cinema Display

• (05:15) - Mac Cube

• (07:34) - Apple Invites App

• (24:11) - Sonos Stream Box

• (30:15) - Google Layoffs

• (32:38) - ChatGPT Search Opens

• (35:47) - Sponsor: 1Password

• (37:49) - Hot Tub Explicit App

• (50:40) - Apple's Moral Imperative

• (55:40) - Apple Q1 Earnings

• (01:01:47) - Amazon AI Event

• (01:02:34) - Streaming Super Bowl

• (01:05:43) - Mac mini M4 hub

** ★ Support this podcast ★) **