The Minus Sixteen Podcast

In this episode of Minus 16, David and Daniel discuss a variety of topics, including Daniel's switch back to Samsung from iPhone, the limitations of iOS compared to One UI, the value of yearly tech upgrades. Are they simply a money grab from the tech giants? David chats about taking his gear out into the real world and the risks of shooting on location. The conversation touches on the future of AI in content creation, and we look forward a few weeks and Daniel's exciting plans for his new studio setup. Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:52 Daniel's thoughts on why he switched back from the iPhone 17 Pro to the S25 Ultra 08:09 iOS or One UI - advantages and disadvantages 12:43 Tab S11 - and yearly upgrades…who do they benefit 17:53 The Vision Pro - mistakes that have been made 22:00 updates to iOS 26.2 beta 22:30 Apple TV’s outage & Slow Horses 26:30 Daniel at The Oasis gig 27:53 David is getting out and just USING his iPhone 29:34 How Daniel found the perfect use for the ultra-wide-angle camera on the S25 Ultra 30:42 Daniel uses AI to design his home 35:25 The beauty of a wide-angle lens 36:27 The Blackmagic app 38:05 Why are Samsung delaying the S26 Ultra? 40:52 Getting used to CODECS 41:48 The perils of location shooting 43:19 David’s Edinburgh trip 44:47 Daniel's new studio

This is the week you've been waiting for. A lifelong Samsung fanboy has switched to iPhone and is ready to talk about it. This week, the boys begin the chat with the obvious, Daniel's switch to iPhone. David has been watching his content and is picking his brain about what it's been like for him. Daniel, to be fair, has been fair to the iPhone (after the initial pain of switching) and highlights where he thinks the fundamental difference lies between Samsung & Apple. Alex (initially joining from his car) offers insights into the iPhone’s camera setup up and David has been using the iPhone Air out and about to put the battery life through its paces. iPhone & Apple chat continues, and both David & Alex ask Daniel for insights into life as an iPhone user for the first time ever. Daniel offers plenty of thoughts and detailed research into what using iOS has been like. With that lengthy chat done, the boys turned their attention to YouTube and discussed A/B testing, AdSense, and tools, before sharing a final thought on iPhones...and Daniel reveals whether he is keeping the Pro Max or returning it... All that and more on this week’s Minus Sixteen! Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com #iphoneair #apple #samsung #iphone16e #iphone #iphone #youtube #contentcreator Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:10 Breaking news! 01:45 Daniel’s honest first take on One UI vs. iOS 03:10 The fundamental differences 10:10 iOS overall improvements 15:15 Who is going to buy a thin phone? 16:47 Data transfer ports and speeds 18:12 The iPhone’s messy hardware design 19:26 The cameras on the iPhone vs. Samsung 23:05 Are Samsung catching Apple up with their video quality? 28:48 Android is not as well supported by apps 33.33 File management 37:31 The front-facing selfie camera 42:09 The Plateau 45:25 Xiaomi 17 53:03 The biggest iOS update since iOS 13 55:06 Apple Watch updates 56:21 A/B Title Testing 62:00 Placement of ads in YouTube Studio 66:00 The vidIQ channel stats 71:00 Where is best to place your call to action 76:00 Hype points

Description: The boys are back after a month-long break. They are rejoined by Sam Beckman, creator with over 500k subs and an Android juggernaut. The discussion kicks off with Pixel 10 chat, and before any hardware discussions take place, they discuss the event and whether or not the direction Google took was right. The discussion around the Pixel turned to why Google is limiting their hardware, and there was chat around whether or not it was a strategy move from Google to ensure it doesn't overtake Samsung and other competitors in the Android Space. Alex & David went to the Honor Magic V5 event this week and gave their impressions on the hardware and software. It started a broader discussion over foldables and whether Google did enough with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It's coming into Apple season, so the boys discussed the Apple event and looked at what Apple could launch and the rumoured changes to the iPhone 17 series. The podcast then pivoted to YouTube chat. There have been some new scams going around creators’ inboxes at the moment, so the boys all shared stories and caution to any creators out there. YouTube has introduced a new Hype feature, where viewers can assign Hype points to creators, and it is supposed to help boost viewership and let other viewers know they should watch it. The boys discuss the impact that could have on their channels and what the actual purpose of something like this is for. We finished off by picking Sam Beckman’s brain in relation to his content strategy on platforms outside of YouTube, and he shared his wisdom on how he has grown both TikTok & Instagram. It was a big one this week, all of that + much more on this week's Minus Sixteen! Link to Reddit chat https://www.reddit.com/r/sony/comments/1m4sqlf/is_this_real/ Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com #wwdc #apple #samsung #iphone16e #iphone #iphone #youtube #contentcreator Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:05 Sam’s take on the Pixel Pro 10 09:20 Understanding Google’s deal with Samsung 18:56 Did Honor lie about the V5? 22:41 Were Google lazy with the Pixel 10? 25:20 Do we still need yearly upgrades? 26:40 Honors year-on-year improvements 27:57 Apple and Awe Dropping 30:25 Why have Apple changed their camera layout? 31:41 What reception will the iPhone Air receive? 33:00 iOS 26 improvements 36:10 The Apple rumour stories 37:57 Have events run their course? 40:31 Apple - the movie company 42:04 What is Apple’s play for AirPods 44:54 The move away from Titanium of the iPhone 17 Pro’s 46:20 Scams on YouTube 49:57 Sam’s close call with a Sony scam 56:57 David’s close brush with a scam 59:01 Hype on YouTube 64:00 Not prematurely dating your videos 66:00 Samsung’s $27,000 TV 67:00 Samsung and the Smart Home 69:00 The hot take on silicon carbon batteries 71:00 The skill of battery testing 73:00 Being active on various platforms 78:00 The art of making good Instagram Reels 81:00 Sam outsourcing editing

The boys are back to talk all things Samsung. Two weeks post Galaxy Unpacked, the boys have a lot to...well..unpack as each of them got to experience what Samsung had to announce in their own special ways. Alex & Daniel give their first-hand account of using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for the past 2 weeks, whilst David discusses his first time at a Samsung event and getting to see how Samsung have innovated in the Foldable space. It pondered a larger question around whether Apple are bringing that excitement anymore into the tech space and whether they can consider themselves at the forefront of innovation anymore. David rants about Apple while Daniel defends them (what world are we in?), and we get some insights into the broader tech world and how Apple infiltrates every space consumers live in. Alex gives a warning about security as he fends off an attack on his YouTube channel. YouTube are FINALLY bringing A/B title testing, and views are inconsistent for the summer as people are enjoying the sun (even in Australian winters) instead of consuming content. All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen! Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com #wwdc #apple #samsung #iphone16e #iphone #iphone #youtube #contentcreator Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:53 Samsung Unpacked 06:09 Daniel’s trip to Korea 07:55 The S Pen drama 09:32 The Fold 7 highlights 14:27 David’s take on being at Samsung Unpacked 16:48 Battery life on the Fold 7 & Edge 20:45 Daily drivers 22:55 The real-life reasons for using a Flip phone 26:20 The Fold 7 rants! 28:05 Fold 7 missing the zoom camera 30:37 The price of the Fold 7 - is it an issue? 34:15 David’s Apple rant 39:51 Apple’s clever marketing technique 43:47 Pop culture coming to Apple’s rescue 50:21 No anti-reflective coating on the Fold! 51:00 Alex nearly got hacked! Be safe online, a PSA 53:26 Social engineering 54:00 David’s story about being hacked 55:15 Always check those email domains 56:45 A/B title testing 58:22 The downside of thumbnail A/B testing 61:00 The summer slump on YouTube 69:00 Using Modash to check fake followers

In this episode of Minus 16, we were joined by Sam Beckman, so we took the chance to delve into the intricacies of the YouTube landscape, discussing the impact of the algorithm on video performance, the challenges of expanding content beyond our established niches, and the considerations we make when deciding to working with a sponsor or brand. We spoke about the financial pressures creators face and the balance between passion and audience expectations and the various and unexpected roads our content journeys have taken us. Daniel has finally taken the plunge and got himself a MacBook Pro. What have his first impressions been, and will he stick with it? Of course, we reflect on WWDC too. Was it a hit or miss? Sam speaks about the differences between dealing with the App Store versus Google’s Play Store from a developers point of view. Oh - and there have been some massive chages to CapCuts terms and conditions that you should hear about! Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com #wwdc #apple #samsung #iphone16e #iphone #iphone #youtube #contentcreator Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:14 Navigating content creation and audience expectations 04:08 Brand collaborations and view count guarantees 10:40 The business of YouTube 12:24 Navigating brand collaborations 14:17 Exploring new content: the shift in channel direction 17:42 The challenge of audience expectations 23:01 The evolution of influencers: from niche to broad appeal 26:41 Content creation: balancing passion and audience demand 37:27 The evolution of content creation 39:21 Changing lanes - the risks involved 40:15 Daniel’s MacBook Pro experience 44:06 Mac vs Windows 46:16 The future of tech and content creation 51:05 Reflections on passion and authenticity in tech 52:12 WWDC insights and Apple’s direction 01:02:38 The privacy dilemma: Apple's stance 01:05:25 The consumer's perspective 01:08:15 Developer insights: App Store vs. Google Play 01:11:25 The CapCut controversy 01:13:24 Closing thoughts…

The Samsung S25 Edge, CarPlay Ultra and WWDC were all up for discussion on this episode… Will there be a shift in smartphone design, as the era of thin phones comes back, and will they challenge the foldables? We’ve asked for change, and now we are finally seeing it, but what’s the Samsung Edge been like to live with? Daniel tells us firsthand. Apple finally unveiled CarPlay Ultra, so David takes a deep look into that and gives us his thoughts on why car makers have been so reluctant to adopt to using it. And what’s coming at WWDC…we’ll cover that properly next time, but we have some early thoughts and predictions. While Alex was on holiday, it gave him time to reflect on the phones he uses every day and what features make him decide what phone to reach for. And what is happening with YouTube and views? They seem all over the place - has something changed, and what makes a video pop and take off? We also discuss the balance between work and enjoyment while travelling, the significance of pushing creative boundaries, and the joy of connecting with viewers through our content. Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone#iphone #youtube #contentcreator Chapters 00:00 YouTube challenges and content planning 00:10 Current tech trends and future predictions 01:55 The Samsung S25 Edge 06:56 The shift in smartphone design and consumer expectations 09:54 The future of thin phones vs. foldables 12:33 Real-world usage: balancing work and leisure 22:01 Navigating the mid-range smartphone market 26:50 Focus on usability in tech 27:52 Navigating the smartphone landscape 30:07 The arrival of CarPlay Ultra 33:39 Anticipating WWDC and iOS redesigns 37:23 YouTube trends and creator challenges 45:24 Experimenting with content strategies 51:31 The power of reflection in content creation 54:15 Learning from analytics and viewer engagement 57:08 Creating content while travelling: balancing work and enjoyment 01:00:06 Pushing creative boundaries: shooting outside the comfort zone 01:05:07 The joy of sharing and connecting through content

Alex is sunning himself in Brazil, so it’s just David and Daniel who start by delving into the world of tech, focusing on the performance issues of One UI 7 and where it all went wrong for Samsung over the past few months. Have the latest updates helped? Daniel explains… We chatted about the latest rumours about iPadOS and iOS, what new features they may bring, and how they might look. The discussion then shifts to YouTube, reflecting on its growth as a content platform and how we started to watch content and what made us think we might want to try it ourselves. We shared anecdotes about our early experiences with YouTube and how it influenced our content creation journeys, especially during COVID. Also, who are the creators we look up to? Who inspires us, and what is this current theme of 'dunking' on other channels all about? Authenticity was touched on, and we talked in detail about how important we find that in the content we both make and watch. There are some rumoured new changes coming to how YouTube may display videos on your homepage feed that could have major implications - we talk over whether we think they are good for creators or not. Then we chatted about cameras as David has just bought a new lens for his Canon, and what lenses Daniel may be looking to upgrade to next. Finally, we spoke about the importance of having a dedicated studio space and the freedom and creativity that brings... Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Check out the new website: https://talkingtechandaudio.com Watch the Trent from Punchy video: https://www.youtube.com/c/themactime?sub_confirmation=1 #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone#iphone #youtube #contentcreator Chapters 00:00 Rainy days in Queensland 02:27 The new website 05:59 Tech Updates: One UI 7 and performance Issues 09:03 YouTube's evolution 12:03 Samsung vs. Apple: audio fix issues 15:01 The aesthetics of technology 24:18 The Future of Apple OS - what we can expect 35:11 YouTube as a family viewing platform 44:50 The COVID effect - how YouTube benefited 48:03 The Vlog revolution & lifestyle channels 50:58 The importance of authenticity in content creation 54:06 The creative process and getting inspiration from other creators 58:05 The impact of AI on content creation 01:01:06 A dedicated creative space - the benefits 01:04:56 Investing in quality equipment for better content 01:07:59 Community engagement

Definitely one of our best - this is what podcasting should be about! We started off by thinking that there may not be much to chat over - but how wrong we were! We got the ball rolling by chatting over the expansive choices there are now available in the Android market and the giant strides they’re making in catching up the brand leaders. That gave way to what was supposed to be a chat about WWDC which was announced this week, however, that rapidly gave way to a pretty heated chat about about AI and what we all think it’s future will be. It’s clear Apple is a little lost right now, and it seems our overarching view was that Apple needs to find back their passion. After we all calmed down a little, we then spoke about our various studio spaces and Daniel’s move that will mean soon he will have his first dedicated studio space - exciting times ahead, for sure! Honestly, this episode is one we know you’ll enjoy! Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone#iphone #youtube #contentcreator 00:00 Intro 01:39 Let’s talk about Android 03:35 What phones are popular in Australia 05:39 How much does Android UI vary from phone to phone? 09:23 Daniel’s long-term thoughts on the Samsung S25 Ultra 11:43 Missing the S Pen 12:19 Alex and his current daily 15:50 Alex and his dodgy iPhone 16 Pro 17:05 Everything works…it just works! 18:45 David the iPhone 16e and leading the simple life 21:21 The iPhone 13 mini - still a gem! 23:35 Daniel and his two phones - and the poll! 24:28 WWDC 2025 - our thoughts 25:27 AI - is it all it’s cracked up to be? 33:15 Apple can’t hide 39:24 The tech world waiting for the next big thing… 42:41 Apple missing passion 43:00 Samsung’s far from blameless 44:40 Studio chat 47:47 Daniel and his studio plans 50:45 Alex nearly gave up! 52:25 Mental wellness and not getting defeated 54:54 The difference between working with sponsors 56:15 Making the most of your studio space 58:55 Daniel’s new camera 59:50 Always learning 60:00 The Mac mini is still on Daniel’s mind

The DAD's are back, all three of them are together, even after a dicey cyclone in Australia that threatened to keep Daniel away, it cleared just in time for the boys to record. Alex kicks off the chats this week with a close look and discussion at the Oppo Find N5, which then brought about a broader discussion about the state of the foldable market and whether Apple will ever dip their toes in the water with one of their own. David then brings up the state of Apple marketing and how they don't seem to have any cohesion, especially in the light of the Apple Intelligence delay and how they promoted that VERY heavily during the iPhone 16 launch. Chat then turns to YouTube and how changes with ad placement have caused a stir in the creator community recently. Daniel found a tweet that breaks it down and the boys discuss what it might mean. YouTube also seemed to test a new shorts feed that had the boys confused. Bots are watching videos, brands are paying for them and Newcastle will beat Liverpool on Sunday at Wembley, all that and more on this week’s Minus Sixteen! Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #iphone16e #iphonese #iphone #youtube #oppofindn5 00:00 Intro 01:52 Oppo Find N5 thoughts & first impressions 05:45 The Oppo launch that never happened 08:02 The reasons for the limits on battery sizes 09:55 The beauty of foldables 11:53 The history & future of foldables 16:00 Apple and their marketing mess 29:05 The C1 modem 31:43 Taking our time to make genuine reviews 34:40 Changing tastes 37:05 Clearing up the story about YouTube midroll ads 40:00 Is YouTube becoming the next TikTok? 44:15 Bot views 48:10 David’s walk on the dark side 53:33 Do other halves know what we do? 54:36 Daniel & the cyclone story

The boys are back together on their own this week. The conversation flowed seamlessly between product, business and upcoming events. Starting with Galaxy S25 chat, Alex gave his view on the S25+ and the value it offers, and the boys discussed base model devices and how they are an excellent value choice for those who just want a dependable smartphone without the bells and whistles. David was keen to discuss Daniel's video about the S25 Ultra and what would be the reaction if it were made by Apple instead. It's an interesting conversation because the narrative around the S25 Ultra hasn't been positive, especially by some of the bigger creators like MKBHD and publications like The Verge. Business chat quickly took over, Alex talked about dealing with a sponsorship manager, and being organised and planned with content, David has updated his workflow to include a project management system to get on top of his sponsorship commitments, and Daniel spoke about how he intends to stay as a solo creator for now. All that and more on this week’s Minus Sixteen! Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com #apple #samsung #samsunggalaxy #samsungmobile #iphone17 #samsungspen David's latest video: https://youtu.be/mi_oJwSqsIw Alex's latest video: https://youtu.be/dnyWLMi0c2w?si=Vmohcyh33MY5Rwgu Daniel's latest video: https://youtu.be/Ee63sUtzSOI?si=dN7o-FI2--mDSE8H Kyle's latest video: https://youtu.be/Ee63sUtzSOI?si=dN7o-FI2--mDSE8H 00:00 Intro 02:45 Thoughts on Samsung S25 Plus 08:16 Modem talk 09:05 Alex and his iPhone issues 13:10 If this were Apple… 18:22 The Verge and their Apple vs. Samsung views 22:36 If the S25 were and iPhone… 26:02 iOS Apps coming to Android…why? 29:30 MKBHD - has he lost his way? 32:38 Singing to Apple’s song 36:53 Productivity & quality standards 51:05 Bringing onboard an editor & staff 56:55 Auto Dubbing in YouTube Studio

Join us for our first episode of 2025 as we dive into the latest from Samsung Unpacked. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Samsung S25 Ultra, including its stunning new features and the surprising changes to the S Pen. The S25 Ultra now shoots in LOG - will that make it the perfect phone for creators who are looking to elevate their quality? We’ll also explore the power of the Snapdragon Elite for Samsung chip and what it means for the phone’s battery life & performance. Plus, we’ll discuss the growing influence of AI on Samsung phones and what impact it may have on the iPhone. Yup - we are back! Get involved, leave us your comments and what you made of this week’s Samsung Unpacked. Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/Jl_jnOE1LSk?si=H8Cm9GX1UzMeB8ex Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/Wh2QolsTiLE?si=7YSXe7w41CXG-u_j David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/KrJhG_6vu_o?si=SRXfBxnYRIs2mpXS 00:00 Intro 02:30 What was new at Samsung Unpacked 05:25 The new ‘feel’ to the Samsung S25 Ultra 09:35 Hands-On - the first impressions & battery life 14:37 The new Snapdragon Elite for Samsung chip 18:58 The benefits of physical events 21:25 Would Daniel ever end up working back at Samsung? 23:00 The do’s and do nots of being at the event 24:45 The downgrades to the S Pen - and why 28:35 AI - what’s new? 35:25 Thin phones are back? 44:00 The latest on Daniel and the Mac mini 48:00 Using Acasis enclosures & SSD 49:15 The Honey Trap fiasco 57:00 The refresh rate on the S25 Ultra

The boys are joined by Patrick Rambles this week and kick off their chat to see if Daniel is any closer to switching to a Mac. Patrick, Alex & David all over Mac Mini insights to try and help the decision as they also compare the base model Mac Mini's to fully specced machines. Alex updated us on how the No Android November challenge went and talked through the pain of switching ecosystems constantly, and diverted the chat to how he wants to use this as a showcase for future sponsor integrations. Patrick also revealed his strategy of moving away from dedicated videos and trying and focus on core content for his channel as the focus of the pod switched to its usual look at YouTube and the business side of creating. The chat couldn't be rounded up without a mention of the One UI 7 Beta at the end by Daniel, as he didn't want the pod to end without at least a chat about Samsung's latest software. All that and more on this week's Minus Sixteen! Get in touch: david@talkingtechandaudio.com Daniel’s latest video: https://youtu.be/wLSmENZ-1mE?si=XOq0R8aFTw6Pg1GJ Alex’s latest video: https://youtu.be/mzJT46G70b0?si=QtDRGkPZQCQymdOR David’s latest video: https://youtu.be/09rxYRTvG8U Patrick's latest video: https://youtu.be/HUizYbqPUio?si=nPA0DQvmwL3pMl_U 00:00 Intro 02:00 Daniel’s M4 dilemma 06:10 Breaking out of an ecosystem 10:15 Patrick’s Mac of choice 12:00 The Mac mini - the perfect portable device - is Apple up to something? 17:55 Our OCD is happy! 18:10 Alex and his Android free life 23:15 Choosing brands for the business 26:55 Working with a manager 33:15 The balance of making dedicated videos 36:25 Apple fanboy videos 39:15 How much can you charge? 44:25 Should brands be more transparent? 47:25 Dealing with bad debts in the creator economy 52:55 The benefits of networking 56:00 One UI 7 Beta 59:10 Selling packages 60:00 Losing Twitter followers