Former President Barack Obama, in a recent interview with The Verge, discussed his phone habits and revealed that he uses popular apps on his iPhone, since he now rocks an iPhone after previously being using a BlackBerry during his presidency.
Obama shared the apps on his iPhone dock and some on his home screen in the interview. During his presidency, he wasn’t allowed to use an iPhone due to security reasons and had to use a Blackberry instead. After leaving the Oval Office, he began using an iPhone. Some of the apps on his home screen include Safari, Messages, an unspecified email app, an unspecified music app, Words With Friends, and NBA League Pass. Although he did not confirm whether he uses Apple’s default Mail and Music apps or prefers third-party apps. He admitted to enjoying wasting time on Words With Friends and NBA League Pass but tries not to overdo it.
Obama also mentioned that he doesn’t mind receiving texts from people using Android devices, stating that he doesn’t judge people for having green bubbles. Additionally, in the interview, Obama discussed AI advancements, regulations for AI, and free speech, emphasizing that AI may not replace musicians and artists. He argued that AI has potential for making elevator music but won’t rival great artists like Bob Dylan.