MacBook Neo on Amazon

Episode 064: Stephen Robles joins the 9to5Mac Overtime podcast for a super fun conversation all about Apple, Shortcuts, YouTube, AI tools, smart home tech, and the current state of the iPad and Mac. We talk through Stephen’s journey from AppleInsider to becoming an independent creator, how he built a niche around Shortcuts and automation, the real value of Apple Intelligence, why the MacBook Neo is such a disruptive product, and where the iPad still shines in unique real world use cases. We also get into smart home frustrations, Apple’s hardware strategy, YouTube growth, and wrap things up with a fun lightning round. Stephens Socials: @beardfm Primary Tech Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primary-technology/id1723943281 MacBook Neo on Amazon: https://amzn.to/40GOkag Got questions, comments, or tips? Reach out! overtime@9to5mac.com ## Affiliate disclaimer FTC: We use income-earning affiliate links and participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. For more details, visit: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate ## Show Links https://youtu.be/rrSpajrb8hA https://youtu.be/8cz8uhAGlIA https://youtu.be/ol4zsmKFV7k ## Previous 9to5Mac Overtime Episodes https://youtu.be/dHXysJVZ2PA https://youtu.be/yI4SqmVp2do https://youtu.be/2uFx3LOK_xU https://youtu.be/V-wDIVkHN9o https://youtu.be/Xkgw7BRR5cE https://youtu.be/XZBiaUoou8U https://youtu.be/KlvpGF39KCg https://youtu.be/-k_M1pqJgLg https://youtu.be/za6FptGDUus Time stamps: ## Subscribe to the channel! https://youtube.com/@9to5Mac?sub_confirmation=1 ## Follow your Overtime hosts on Instagram Jeff: https://www.instagram.com/jeffbenjam Fernando: https://www.instagram.com/nandoprince93 ## Subscribe to 9to5Mac Overtime Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3DOW_eX2AwO_whrINOi-TuAdgsSR83i https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-overtime/id1727206360 ## Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjRM_qQAaOAiLNbOGbYcRA/join ## Chapters 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Stephen’s journey and YouTube growth 06:00 - How he got into Shortcuts 12:30 - AI tools and Apple Intelligence 16:00 - State of Apple and MacBook Neo 21:00 - iPad vs Mac real world use cases 31:30 - YouTube strategy and viral growth 38:50 - Smart home setups and automation 44:30 - Lightning round 52:30 - Outro ## Tags #ApplePodcast #iPhonePodcast #MacPodcast