Bits and so is a podcast that is recorded weekly by Timo Hetzel and his crew. The individual episodes deal with Apple topics, the Mac, various applications and suitable peripherals as well as other nerd topics. The most varied of gadgets and solutions for all kinds of problems have already been shown in the already over 530 episodes. I can only recommend the Bits and such podcast to you - even if it tends to drag on. This is at least ideal for longer car, bus or train journeys. In any case, I always hear it when I'm out in the car and so, despite the many short journeys, I gradually listen to each episode. ;)
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Bits and so: podcast presentation at Sir Apfelot
The basic offer of the podcast around its mastermind Timo Hetzel consists of a weekly update on Apple and Mac topics, which meanwhile also extend to mobile topics such as iPhone, iPad and MacBook. In addition, there are individual gadgets or gimmicks in each episode that can be used either alone or in conjunction with macOS, iOS, watchOS or tvOS. In addition, developments and future developments are considered, and solutions and tips for technical problems are presented.
A personal highlight for me is always the headphone pick, which Basti reliably introduces in almost every episode. I don't know exactly what he does for a living, but I think there is already a certain "potential for addiction" to headphones here, because otherwise I can't explain how one can use so many headphones. :D At this point, thanks to Basti: Nice advice - I ended up getting the Bose QC35! ;)
User tip: Tricks for more space on the iPhone
Bits and such plus: even more content
Under the name of Bits and so plus a paid subscription to the podcast is offered. In addition to the pure audio stream of the main show, plus users also have the video podcast with preshow and aftershow, which are recorded with each episode. The magazine is also financed through merchandise and sponsoring. The individual sponsors receive a banner on the podcast website bitsundso.de, and individual offers are listed in the information for each episode. In addition, the episode info contains all the individual topics, the speakers and their topics, as well as the content of the pre- and after-show.
I myself haven't clicked on “Bits und so Plus” yet, because I'm more into audio podcasts and I've had enough of listening to them as it is. But maybe I'll get in touch as a sponsor, since I've been pleasantly entertained with the podcast for many hours in the car. That makes me want to give something back...
The app
In addition to everything already mentioned, there is also a Bits and so app, on iTunes of course available to download for iOS on iPhone. With the App you can listen to the audio podcasts and access the Plus content. A good supplement to the podcast offer in iTunes, the updates via RSS feed and the Videos on YouTube. Speaking of YouTube; here is an example of a clip of bits and so:
Why you should listen
If you are interested in Apple topics and news from the world of technology, then the Bits und so podcast is just right for you. The first time you hear it, you will surely notice that Timo Hetzel and his team have not only been producing audio recordings since yesterday, but are already doing it quite well. So you stay up to date with the latest Mac, iPhone, gadgets and tech news every week in the best audio quality. And little by little you get to know the individual "participants", which increases the entertainment potential even more.
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Jens has been running the blog since 2012. He acts as Sir Apfelot for his readers and helps them with technical problems. In his spare time he rides electric unicycles, takes photos (preferably with the iPhone, of course), climbs around in the Hessian mountains or hikes with the family. His articles deal with Apple products, news from the world of drones or solutions to current bugs.