Topic: Y2k11

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Dead Angry Birds
Episode 266 1:38 - 6:01

266: Dead Angry Birds

Apple iPhone 2011 Alarm Clock Bug

A widespread software glitch in the Apple iPhone 4 prevents non-recurring alarms from sounding on January 1 and 2, 2011. One host describes oversleeping after his device failed to trigger, leading to a debate regarding the reliability of smartphones versus traditional battery-backed alarm clocks. The discussion highlights Apple's perceived corporate arrogance and the tendency for modern users to rely on mobile devices for timekeeping.