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  • S2026 · E26260
    Friday · 34 min

    MacVoices #26260: Live! - AppleCare One Family Plan Calculus and Demand for CarPlay Wins

    The MacVoices Live! panel explores some of the useful new macOS Golden Gate features, including AI-assisted Shortcuts and improved iPhone Mirroring. They debate the emerging iPhone Duo and foldable-phone market and why one would prefer to give the new foldable a try. The value of AppleCare's new family coverage plan is also reviewed for with households with many devices, and as an option for an individual. T-Mobile's fee for iPhone Handoff, and GM's decision to retain CarPlay in gas-powered vehicles wrap up this session. The panel includes Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, and Marty Jencius. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:29 New macOS Golden Gate Features to Try First 02:00 Exploring Improvements to iPhone Mirroring 03:19 Marty Joins the Discussion 04:19 The iPhone Duo and Foldable Smartphone Market 06:15 Considering the iPhone Duo as an Everyday Phone 08:08 Concerns About Foldable Displays and Screen Creases 09:55 AppleCare Family Plan Experiences 15:08 The Insurance Calculus Behind AppleCare Coverage 18:13 Which Devices Are Worth Insuring? 21:02 AppleCare Coverage Across the Family 23:13 Convenience and Simplified AppleCare Management 24:35 Using the iCare Calculator to Compare Coverage Costs 26:21 T-Mobile's $5 Monthly Charge for iPhone Handoff 27:02 GM Reconsiders CarPlay in Gas-Powered Vehicles 29:15 Customer Demand for CarPlay and Android Auto 31:06 Why EV Makers Approach CarPlay Differently 33:08 AppleCare and the Value of Reduced Paperwork Links: macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First https://www.macrumors.com/guide/macos-golden-gate-10-features-2/ AppleCare One Family Launches at $49.99 Per Month https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/14/applecare-one-family-launches/ GM caves, CarPlay won't be cut from gas-powered vehicles https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/15/gm-caves-carplay-wont-be-cut-from-gas-powered-vehicles Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26259
    Thursday · 37 min

    MacVoices #26259: TV+ Talk - Ted Lasso Returns, Women's Football, Silo, and Apple TV Catalog Expansion

    Ted Lasso returns with a new focus on women's football. Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the familiar characters in a fresh setting, and how the series has addresses issues such as team dynamics, injuries, finances, and the realities of the sport. Thoughts on the series renewed appeal, a teaser about Silo Season 3, and comments on Apple's expanding TV catalog, live sports and the iPhone Duo are included. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26259.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Ted Lasso, Women's Football, Silo, and Apple TV00:55 Apple's Latest Announcements01:17 The iPhone Duo and Watching Video on the Go03:27 The iPhone Duo's Price and Screen-Time Question04:29 Could the iPhone Duo Replace an iPad mini?05:36 Streaming and Traveling With the iPhone Duo07:00 The New AirPods Lineup08:30 AirPods Pro vs. the Standard AirPods10:28 Ted Lasso Returns11:11 First Impressions of the New Season12:33 Bringing Women's Football Into Ted Lasso12:57 ACL Injuries and the Realities of Women's Football14:09 Avoiding the Pitfalls of the New Storyline14:59 Men's vs. Women's Football and Media Attention15:48 Ted's Return From Kansas City17:18 The Opening Sequence and Ted's Post-Coaching Life21:20 Callbacks to Earlier Ted Lasso Seasons21:51 Why the New Season Works23:05 Can New Viewers Start With This Season?24:49 Moving Between Men's and Women's Football27:48 The Lasso Family Dynamic29:39 Portraying Women Players and Team Relationships31:21 Familiar Characters and Possible Cameos31:41 Silo Season 332:36 The Quality and Quantity of Apple TV Content32:59 Apple TV Adds Non-Original Movies34:16 Live Sports, Baseball, and MLS34:42 Baseball on Apple Vision Pro35:25 Wrapping Up Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreonhttp://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:http://macvoices.com Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoinerhttp://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunesVideo in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26258
    Wednesday · 33 min

    MacVoices #26258: Live! - iOS 27 First Impressions and the Apple Watch Live Rewind Debate

    The MacVoices Live! panel shares first impressions of iOS 27 and Apple's latest operating system updates, covering stability, performance, interface changes, Apple Pay, Weather, Vision Pro, and upgrade strategies. The discussion then turns to the new Apple Watch Live Rewind feature that will be coming later this year. How the assistive feature will work, its privacy safeguards, and accessibility benefits spark a debate that touches on, recording concerns, social implications, and whether controversy could threaten the feature's future. The panel includes Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Web Bixby. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 00:24 Welcome and panel introductions 04:46 First experiences with iOS 27 and Apple's new OS releases 05:45 Apple Pay interface changes 06:39 New Weather app features 07:40 The case for waiting before major OS upgrades 08:05 Post-upgrade indexing and device temperature 09:24 iPhone 12 Pro performance after iOS 27 10:21 macOS 27 menu bar compatibility and audio improvements 11:40 Apple Watch 12 and other device upgrades 12:06 Vision Pro improvements and AppleCare One 13:50 SAI requirements and waiting-list experiences 15:09 CleanMyMac sponsor message 16:34 Apple Watch Live Rewind and the privacy controversy 18:25 How Live Rewind records, stores, and processes conversations 20:03 Big Tech and growing skepticism over personal privacy 21:19 Live Rewind and Apple Watch battery life 22:11 Transcription, security, and accessibility benefits 23:59 Practical uses for short conversation rewind 24:45 SAI filtering and sensitive information 26:28 Could recording concerns lead to smartwatch bans? 27:32 Questions about Live Rewind's real-world usefulness 30:21 Recording meetings and the rise of AI note takers 32:30 Will Live Rewind survive the controversy? Links: Here are the requirements to get Siri AI in iOS 27 - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/14/here-are-the-requirements-to-get-siri-ai-in-ios-27/ You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/10/apple-watch-live-rewind/ macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First https://www.macrumors.com/guide/macos-golden-gate-10-features-2/ Apple Explains What Happens to Conversations Siri Recap Hears https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/10/apple-watch-siri-recap/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26256
    Tuesday · 27 min

    MacVoices #26257: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence (2)

    Take Control Books Publisher Joe Kissell continues our discussion of the OS27 releases, exploring Apple's next-generation Siri and Apple Intelligence. Joe touches on including conversational context, on-screen awareness, cross-device continuity, and deeper access to personal information. He also explains where Apple's generative AI falls short at the moment, why Image Playground isn't up to his standards,, what users should expect from the new operating systems, and how Take Control's new books cover the changes. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 02:21 Pricing, bundles, and what's inside the new books 03:14 Hardware and OS requirements for Siri and Apple Intelligence 04:30 Rewriting the Siri book from scratch 04:44 How the new Siri differs from the old Siri 05:03 Siri's improved answers and web knowledge 06:03 Siri gains awareness of what's on your screen 06:54 Accessing information in Mail, Messages, Contacts, and other apps 08:03 Testing Siri's knowledge with Star Trek 09:40 Ongoing Siri conversations and cross-device continuity 10:43 Apple Intelligence features beyond Siri 11:23 Apple Intelligence features Joe and Glenn don't recommend 13:22 Preparing for macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27 15:26 Why Image Playground disappoints 16:24 Testing Image Playground's limitations 17:32 Problems with AI-generated image accuracy and geometry 19:35 Ethical concerns about AI-generated artwork 20:40 When Image Playground might still be useful 21:07 Take Control book availability and purchasing options 22:23 Book bundles and pricing 23:49 Waiting for the final OS releases instead of running betas 24:35 Joe's experience with the stability of Apple's betas 25:23 Preparing for the new releases and future book updates 26:07 Closing thoughts Links: Take Control of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 by Glenn Fleishman https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/ios-27-ipados-27/ Take Control of Siri AI ad Apple Intelligence by Joe Kissell https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/siri-ai/ Take Control of Golden Gate by Joe Kissell https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/golden-gate/ Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, on Bluesky, and Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26255
    September 13 · 26 min

    MacVoices #26255: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple's New Operating Systems (1)

    Joe Kissell discusses a new approach to Take Control Books's coverage of Apple's latest operating systems, including separate books for macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, plus a cross-platform guide to Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. Joe explains the challenges of documenting changing betas, evaluates Apple's emphasis on polish and bug fixes, and examines Liquid Glass and lingering problems in Contacts. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple's Latest Operating Systems 00:32 Welcome and Apple's New OS Releases 01:24 A Busy Summer for Take Control 03:34 Three New Take Control Books 03:52 Rethinking OS Coverage After WWDC 04:43 Siri AI and Apple Intelligence Take Center Stage 05:19 macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27 06:17 Creating a Cross-Platform Siri AI and Apple Intelligence Book 07:54 Pre-Release Editions and the Update Process 09:23 Preparing Books for Apple's Final Releases 11:38 The Challenge of Constantly Changing Betas 12:40 Tracking Features Apple Barely Explained 14:01 Explaining What Apple Doesn't Document 16:03 Features That May Not Arrive at Launch 17:37 What Stands Out Before the Final Releases? 18:44 A Polishing Release Rather Than a Feature Release 20:19 Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements 20:44 What Apple's Liquid Glass Controls Really Do 22:19 Liquid Glass Cosmetic Improvements 23:11 Apple Contacts and Bugs That Still Haven't Been Fixed 25:09 Questions About Apple's Quality Control 25:59 Closing and Show Information Links: Take Control of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 by Glenn Fleishman https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/ios-27-ipados-27/ Take Control of Siri AI ad Apple Intelligence by Joe Kissell https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/siri-ai/ Take Control of Golden Gate by Joe Kissell https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/golden-gate/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26254
    September 11 · 50 min

    MacVoices #26254: Live! - More on Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event (2)

    Our discussion of Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event sparks discussion of the Apple Watch audio intelligence, privacy, health monitoring, battery life, and the Ultra's outdoor appeal. The MacVoices Live! panel also examines AirPods upgrades, the iPhone Duo's unusual form factor, Apple's evolving AI strategy C2 modem differences, and the significance of John Ternus taking a lead role in Apple's keynote presentation. (Part 2) Panel members include: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Web Bixby, and Jeff Gamet. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Merch Store, featuring Comfort Colors t-shirts and sweatshirts, caps, mugs, stickers, and even more items coming. Check it out at store.macvoices.com. Chapters: 00:00 Apple Watch upgrades and audio intelligence 03:10 Privacy concerns around recording and rewind features 06:15 Battery life, health monitoring, and upgrade decisions 10:20 Apple Watch Series 12 colors, ceramic, and new features 13:15 Sound recognition and real-world usefulness 16:00 Apple Watch Ultra 4 and outdoor use cases 20:10 Health monitoring, cellular connectivity, and emergency benefits 24:05 AirPods 5 and noise cancellation 26:00 iPhone Duo name, availability, and delayed ordering 29:50 Apple Upgrade Program and financing changes 33:15 Apple's approach to AI and integrated intelligence 36:05 AirPods handoff and multiple-iPhone users 38:45 Cellular Apple Watches and carrier costs 41:15 Health testing and upcoming software features 43:15 John Ternus takes center stage in the keynote 45:30 Tim Cook, leadership transition, and "One More Thing" 47:25 The iPhone as the center of Apple's ecosystem 49:30 iPhone Duo multitasking and flexible form factor 51:20 C2 modem differences, privacy, speed, and efficiency 53:30 Final reactions and closing thoughts Links: Samsung Mocks iPhone Duo https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/09/samsung-mocks-iphone-duo/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26253
    September 10 · 42 min

    MacVoices #26253: Live! - Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event (1)

    Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event sparks a lively debate over the new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The panel weighs the Duo's foldable design, large display, durability, price, and potential to replace an iPad against the iPhone Pro Max's camera improvements. From immediate buying decisions to first-generation caution, everyone has a different take on Apple's latest hardware. (Part 1) Panel members include: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Web Bixby, and Jeff Gamet. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Apple's Surprise and Shine Event Reactions 01:15 Meet the Panel and Their Buying Plans 02:30 The iPhone Duo Takes Center Stage 03:15 Apple's Approach to the Foldable Phone 04:20 Trade-In Value Makes the Duo More Appealing 05:05 iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone Duo 06:10 Questions About Apple's New Modem 07:05 Are the Pro Max Improvements Compelling Enough? 08:00 Could the Duo Replace an iPad? 09:15 First-Generation Hardware Concerns 10:15 Hands-On Impressions of the Duo Display 11:10 iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Improvements 12:00 The $2,000 Duo Buying Decision Links: Samsung Mocks iPhone Duo https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/09/samsung-mocks-iphone-duo/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26252
    September 9 · 33 min

    MacVoices #26252: Live! - Tim Cook, John Ternus, and Apple's Changing of the Guard

    The MacVoices Live! examines Apple's transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus, weighing Cook's legacy, Apple's dramatic financial growth, Vision Pro, and criticism of his tenure. They consider what Ternus' engineering background could mean for hardware and software, while discussing Phil Schiller, Eddie Cue, other executive changes, succession planning, and the importance of preserving institutional knowledge. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. http://macvoices.com/newsletter Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Panel introductions and opening discussion 04:35 Tim Cook's final day and John Ternus takes over 05:15 Apple stock reacts to the leadership change 06:25 Cook and Ternus address Apple employees 07:55 Media assessments of Tim Cook's tenure 08:38 Debating Cook's wins, misses, and Vision Pro 10:30 Criticism of negative coverage of Cook's legacy 12:05 Cook's accomplishments and Apple's leadership transition 13:20 Apple products and the ecosystem under Cook 15:15 Journalism, criticism, and click-driven headlines 17:40 Vision Pro's long-term potential and Apple's financial growth 18:45 Comparing the leadership styles of Cook, Ternus, and Jobs 20:25 Apple's relationship with developers 21:25 Expectations for software and Vision Pro under Ternus 23:30 Why Ternus shouldn't be viewed only as a hardware executive 25:25 Phil Schiller hands responsibilities to Eddie Cue 27:20 Executive departures and Apple's changing leadership team 29:10 Institutional knowledge and keeping veteran executives involved 31:05 Apple's changing of the guard and board leadership 32:25 Closing thoughts and support Links: Community Letter from Tim https://www.apple.com/community-letter-from-tim/ Read John Ternus's full memo to Apple employees on his first day as CEO https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/01/read-new-apple-ceo-john-ternuss-full-memo-to-employees/ Tim Cook's Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses https://www.theverge.com/tech/987043/tim-cook-biggest-wins-misses Farewell, Tim Cook: An era-defining CEO who hung on too long https://www.macworld.com/article/3218782/farewell-tim-cook-an-era-defining-ceo-who-hung-on-too-long.html Apple's Phil Schiller hands over App Store and Events to Eddy Cue https://thenextweb.com/news/phil-schiller-steps-down-app-store-events-dma-europe Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26251
    September 8 · 29 min

    MacVoices #26251: Foreshadowing Tech - When Science Fiction Becomes Communication Reality (2)

    The discussion of communication communication technologies continues as the panel of Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius make the jump from telegraphs and long-distance calls to texting, smartwatches, satellite connectivity, and possible implanted devices. How science fiction anticipated so many of today's modern communications questions such as convenience, safety, privacy, tracking, and social change wrap up this episode. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 From Long-Distance Calls to Modern Communications 02:07 Why Text Messaging Changed How We Communicate 04:13 Voice-to-Text and Asynchronous Communication 06:09 Caller ID, Answering Machines, and Controlling Communications 08:00 The Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie Experiment 11:19 Apple Watch Communication as a Safety Feature 13:29 Satellite Communication Moves Into Everyday Devices 14:13 The Expanse and the All-in-One Communications Device 16:22 Could Communication Technology Be Implanted? 18:28 Privacy and the Risks of Being Universally Trackable 20:15 A Future Divide Between Connected and Anti-Tracking Communities 22:10 Luddites, Technology, and Maintaining Autonomy 23:39 Embedded vs. Implanted Technology 25:32 Social Media, Dopamine, and the Cost of Constant Connection 27:05 Closing Thoughts and Panelist Projects Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26250
    September 7 · 35 min

    MacVoices #26250: Foreshadowing Tech - The Fictional Constructs That Inspired Real-World Communication Technologies (1)

    As we approach the release of the newest iPhones, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet look at how science fiction and popular culture imagined modern communication long before the technology existed. From early video-phone concepts and Dick Tracy to Star Trek, Get Smart, Space: 1999, and more, the panel examine fictional devices that anticipated smartphones, wearables, Bluetooth earbuds, video calls, authentication, mobile computing, and maybe even foreshadow what's coming next. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk Show Notes: Chapters: 01:31 Introducing Jeff Gamet and Marty Jencius 02:47 Communication Devices and the Origins of Modern Tech 03:13 Early Cell Phones, The X-Files, and Mobile Communication 05:12 Car Phones, Batman, and The Magician 06:22 Communication Predictions from the 1800s and Early 1900s 07:28 E.M. Forster's Remarkably Prescient Connected World 09:08 Metropolis and Early Video Phones 09:59 Hugo Gernsback and Wireless Video Telephony 11:01 The Jetsons and Star Trek Video Phones 12:54 Forbidden Planet and Its Influence on Star Trek 14:45 Lost in Space and Early Visions of Future Technology 16:51 Which Came First: Fiction or Technology? 17:18 Get Smart's Shoe Phone and Wearable Technology 18:13 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Pen Communicator 19:47 Space: 1999 and the Comlock 21:35 Why the Comlock Resembles the Modern iPhone 23:01 The iPhone vs. the Star Trek Tricorder 25:03 How Fiction Imagined Wearable Communication Devices 25:50 Babylon 5 and Hand-Mounted Communications 26:26 Total Recall and Embedded Communication Technology 27:28 AirPods and Uhura's Star Trek Earpiece 28:38 Why Fictional Communications Aren't Always Private 30:13 Speakerphones and Real-World Communication Etiquette 31:43 How Star Trek Inspired Motorola's First Handheld Cell Phone 34:05 Star Trek's Influence on Flip Phones and the Motorola Razr 34:49 From Simple Cell Phones to Multifunction Smartphones Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26249
    September 4 · 6 min

    MacVoices #26249: Briefing - The Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light and SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor

    This MacVoices Briefing compares the Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light and SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor, two solutions for framing shots while using an iPhone's best camera. Factors in choosing include MagSafe mounting, wired versus Wi-Fi connections, screen size, touch controls, lighting, battery life, compatibility, portability, pricing, and flexibility. Chuck talks about how to determine help which monitor is best for your different shooting needs, and how he solved the choice question. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:44 Introducing the Insta360 and SmallRig selfie monitors 00:54 The iPhone camera framing problem 01:22 Two different solutions for monitoring your shot 01:31 Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen setup and MagSafe connection 01:46 Screen mirroring and camera framing 02:01 Insta360 controls, lighting, and screen protection 02:27 SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor 02:40 Wireless Wi-Fi connection and setup 03:04 Using the SmallRig monitor away from the iPhone 03:20 Comparing screen sizes and controls 03:46 Power sources and iPhone battery drain 04:16 SmallRig battery life and external power 04:42 iPhone compatibility differences 04:58 Weight comparison 05:09 Pricing for Insta360 and SmallRig 05:24 Which selfie monitor is better? 05:32 Comparing the advantages of each design 05:51 The final recommendation Links: Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light - 4K Magnetic Selfie Monitor Screen for Selfie, Vlogging https://amzn.to/4cNirn1 SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor https://amzn.to/3USK1J9 Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26248
    September 3 · 24 min

    MacVoices #26248: AI Development: Start Small, Learn Safely, Then Build Bigger with Adam Engst (3)

    Adam Engst explains why AI software development should be approached as an evolution, starting with safe, verifiable data analysis, advancing to simple scripts, and eventually building applications. He distinguishes programming from development, arguing that non-programmers can act as product managers who direct AI, demand security checks, define requirements, and create software tailored to problems existing apps do not solve. (3) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: Decades After HyperCard, AI Is Democratizing Development Again by Adam Engst in TidBITS SetShot by Adam Engst SetShot Tracks macOS Settings Changes - TidBITS Guests: Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, one of the oldest and most respected Internet-based newsletters, distributed weekly to tens of thousands of readers. He has written numerous technical books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles—thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993 (with Northwest Nexus for Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh), and the highly successful Take Control electronic book series. In addition, he has collaborated on several educational videos on the Internet and has appeared on various internationally broadcast television and radio programs. His tireless support of the Macintosh community and commitment to helping individuals have resulted in numerous awards and recognition at the highest levels. In the annual MDJ Power 25 survey of industry insiders, he ranked as the second (2000), third (2001, 2002), fourth (2003), fifth (2004), and third (2005/2006) most influential person in the Macintosh industry. He has also been included on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community for 2006 and 2007, and he was named one of MacDirectory's top ten visionaries. And how many industry figures can boast of being turned into an action figure? Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26247
    September 2 · 13 min

    MacVoices #26247: Adam Engst on How AI Lets Non-Programmers Follow Professional Software Development

    Our conversation with Adam Engst continues with an exploration of how AI can help non-programmers build sophisticated software by following professional development practices. Adam explains using specifications, architecture documents, and AI-guided decisions to create reliable apps, then examines the approach his app, SetShot, takes to macOS settings, privacy, security, user feedback, Cloudflare, GitHub, and minimizing sensitive data collection. MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books. Expert advice from leading tech authors. Visit TakeControlBooks.com and start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Adam Engst on AI-assisted software development 00:11 Take Control Books 00:24 Learning to build software with AI 01:23 Professionalizing AI-assisted development 01:53 When a simple script doesn't need a specification 02:14 Why serious applications should start with a spec 02:55 Creating an architecture document with AI 03:31 Letting AI recommend technologies and explain tradeoffs 03:46 Why AI should ask one question at a time 04:07 Building an architecture through an AI interview 04:30 Maintaining architectural consistency as software evolves 05:03 How guardrails prevent bugs, performance, and security problems 05:35 Security and privacy considerations 05:55 Understanding SetShot's potential privacy concerns 06:05 How SetShot snapshots and compares macOS settings 06:35 Trusting software with access to computer data 06:58 SetShot's online knowledge base 07:39 Submitting unrecognized settings 08:10 Using Claude to create human-readable descriptions 08:38 Sending user feedback safely 09:06 Text replacements and potentially sensitive information 09:48 Minimizing the collection of personal information 10:11 Using Cloudflare Workers to protect user identity 10:41 Sending submissions to GitHub 11:05 What identifying information is actually transmitted 11:15 Addressing the perception of privacy risk 11:47 Understanding the scope of SetShot 12:13 Sensitive information in text replacements Links: Decades After HyperCard, AI Is Democratizing Development Again by Adam Engst in TidBITS SetShot by Adam Engst SetShot Tracks macOS Settings Changes - TidBITS Guests: Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, one of the oldest and most respected Internet-based newsletters, distributed weekly to tens of thousands of readers. He has written numerous technical books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles—thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993 (with Northwest Nexus for Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh), and the highly successful Take Control electronic book series. In addition, he has collaborated on several educational videos on the Internet and has appeared on various internationally broadcast television and radio programs. His tireless support of the Macintosh community and commitment to helping individuals have resulted in numerous awards and recognition at the highest levels. In the annual MDJ Power 25 survey of industry insiders, he ranked as the second (2000), third (2001, 2002), fourth (2003), fifth (2004), and third (2005/2006) most influential person in the Macintosh industry. He has also been included on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community for 2006 and 2007, and he was named one of MacDirectory's top ten visionaries. And how many industry figures can boast of being turned into an action figure? Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26246
    September 1 · 27 min

    MacVoices #26246: Democratizing Programming: From HyperCard to Claude with Adam Engst (1)

    Adam Engst looks back at HyperCard as an early tool that democratized software creation, then connects its legacy to today's AI-assisted development. He outlines how Claude helped turn an idea for tracking macOS setting changes into a working Mac app, SetShot. Adam discusses Xcode, GitHub, rapid iteration, and the value of visual feedback in his development process, and how AI lowers programming barriers without eliminating the need for thought, judgment, and effort. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices Patron and get access! http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and the legacy of HyperCard 02:19 Adam Engst's experience with HyperCard 04:42 How HyperCard made programming accessible 06:46 HyperCard, TidBITS, and early digital publishing 11:40 How personal computers democratized development 12:04 Lowering programming barriers for people with ideas 12:58 Why software development still requires serious thought 13:20 The limitations of one-shot AI programming 16:15 Patience, thinking, and working effectively with AI 18:02 Introducing SetShot and Adam's programming experience 18:11 The problem that inspired SetShot 21:00 Using Claude to turn an idea into working software 23:40 Moving from scripts toward a Mac application 24:42 Setting up the development environment and Claude Code 24:55 What AI still can't do for you in Xcode 25:18 Starting the programming and rapid iteration Links: Decades After HyperCard, AI Is Democratizing Development Again by Adam Engst in TidBITS SetShot by Adam Engst SetShot Tracks macOS Settings Changes - TidBITS Guests: (From TidBITS) Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, one of the oldest and most respected Internet-based newsletters, distributed weekly to tens of thousands of readers. He has written numerous technical books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles—thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993 (with Northwest Nexus for Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh), and the highly successful Take Control electronic book series. In addition, he has collaborated on several educational videos on the Internet and has appeared on various internationally broadcast television and radio programs. His tireless support of the Macintosh community and commitment to helping individuals have resulted in numerous awards and recognition at the highest levels. In the annual MDJ Power 25 survey of industry insiders, he ranked as the second (2000), third (2001, 2002), fourth (2003), fifth (2004), and third (2005/2006) most influential person in the Macintosh industry. He has also been included on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community for 2006 and 2007, and he was named one of MacDirectory's top ten visionaries. And how many industry figures can boast of being turned into an action figure? Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26245
    September 1 · 6 min

    MacVoices #26245: MacVoices Update 2026-08

    In the August 2026 MacVoices Update, Chuck outlines how a little time off slowed down some projects, reviews new episode artwork designed to better communicate each show's subject, discusses why feedback is so important to what you hear and see, and delivers the Support Report form the month. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26244
    August 31 · 32 min

    MacVoices #26244: Live! - Flock Cameras, Cyber Mercenaries, and the Data Center Backlash

    Flock cameras have ignited a debate over surveillance, privacy, data collection, and public resistance. The MacVoices panel weighs in on the debate. They also discuss the risks of government-sponsored cyberattacks carried out by private companies, growing opposition to data centers over power and infrastructure demands, and the regulatory challenges surrounding their expansion. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Flock Cameras, Cyber Mercenaries, and Data Center Pushback 00:29 The Growing Flock Camera Controversy 04:04 Returning to Flock Cameras and Public Awareness 05:57 Axon, Palantir, and Law Enforcement Technology 07:58 Surveillance Cameras Beyond the United States 11:53 Cameras Everywhere and Privacy Concerns 12:50 Private Companies Conducting Cyberattacks 14:50 Government Cyber Operations and Private Contractors 16:52 Data Center Development and Community Pushback 17:43 Data Center Moratoriums and Local Resistance 19:58 Lessons From Data Center Development in Texas 21:28 Power, Infrastructure, and the Costs of Data Centers 22:09 The Case For and Against Data Center Moratoriums 23:52 Exploring the MacWeek Archive 26:23 Panelist Wrap-Up and Closing Comments Links: The 'Flocklash' is getting louder—and more creative https://www.fastcompany.com/91594793/flock-backlash-camera-surveillance-protests-grow-louder White House recruits security firms to hack overseas cybercriminals https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/08/white-house-recruits-security-firms-to-hack-overseas-cybercriminals/ President Trump signs a memo letting the US government partner with private companies to conduct cyberattacks abroad against criminal groups targeting Americans https://www.techmeme.com/260813/p2#a260813p2 Gov. Josh Shapiro takes a hard line against 'predatory' data center developers in Pennsylvania https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2028-election/gov-josh-shapiro-executive-order-data-centers-pennsylvania-rcna593177 PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/08/pbs-station-fears-losing-50tb-of-data-after-being-ghosted-by-cloud-storage-provider/ The best look into Apple's past comes from this 'MacWeek' archive https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/19/the-best-look-into-apples-past-comes-from-this-macweek-archive?utm_source=rss Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26243
    August 28 · 22 min

    MacVoices #26243: Live! - CarPlay Driving Sales, Gmail Changes, and Ads on Your Monitor

    Is CarPlay really a key factor in car buyers choices? At least one statistic supports that position, raising questions about automakers ignoring customer preferences. The panel also examines Gmail's upcoming changes, Apple's evolving iPhone purchasing strategy, and a troubling article about advertising and tracking on computer monitors and smart displays. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius. MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 CarPlay becomes a factor in choosing between Honda and GM EVs 00:55 Comparing Honda Prologue and GM EV sales 02:13 Honda moves away from CarPlay despite its sales advantage 03:25 Why CarPlay may matter to vehicle buyers 05:22 CarPlay, customer choice, and automaker data collection 06:35 The broader value of iPhone integration in the car 07:12 Planning trips with Apple Maps across devices 08:09 GM's infotainment strategy and Android Automotive 10:02 "No CarPlay, no car pay" and consumer demand 11:14 Apple's changing approach to iPhone purchasing 12:10 Gmail ending the "Send mail as" feature 13:37 How the panel manages multiple email accounts 14:17 Why marketers "ruin everything" 14:56 LG brings advertising and tracking to computer monitors 16:37 Could monitor apps become mandatory? 16:53 Smart monitors, smart TVs, and unwanted tracking 18:30 Why connect a computer monitor to the internet? 19:36 Monitor software, Windows, and Mac implications 20:11 Would cheaper hardware make advertising acceptable? 21:06 Compatibility problems with Macs, Linux, iPads, and phones Links: CarPlay the driving force deciding the choice between two nearly identical cars https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/20/carplay-the-driving-force-deciding-the-choice-between-two-nearly-identical-cars CIRP: Apple may be on to something by approaching their direct retail customers first https://appleworld.today/2026/08/cirp-apple-may-be-on-to-something-by-approaching-their-direct-retail-customers-first/ The Best Apps to Use After Gmail's 'Send As' Feature Goes Away | Lifehacker https://lifehacker.com/tech/gmail-ending-send-as-feature Marketers Ruin Everything – Gary Vaynerchuk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7MsgaKmq-0 Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they're coming for monitors. – Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/ads-and-tracking-infiltrated-tvs-now-theyre-coming-for-monitors/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26242
    August 27 · 16 min

    MacVoices Live! #26242 - Apple Layoffs, On-Device LLMs, and Walmart Blinks

    Apple's layoffs across Siri, AI, Vision Pro, and software teams sparks discussions about shifting priorities, institutional knowledge, and the future of spatial computing. The MacVoices Live! panel also debates the privacy implications of ChatGPT remembering Mac activity, the advantages of on-device AI, and Walmart's long-overdue decision to embrace Apple Pay and NFC payments. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 M6 Mac mini and M5 Mac Studio introduction 00:26 Welcome and panel introduction 04:58 New Mac hardware announcements and first reactions 05:18 Who is buying the new Mac Studio? 05:24 Configuring a nearly $19,000 Mac Studio 06:27 M5 Ultra configurations and purchase decisions 07:46 Considering a Mac mini instead of a Mac Studio 08:45 Pricing an M6 Mac mini as the next Mac 12:56 M5 Ultra architecture and two-nanometer technology 13:45 Two nanometers equals about ten silicon atoms 15:35 Trade-ins and upgrading existing Macs 17:44 Apple's new keyboards enter the discussion 17:56 Keyboard glyphs replace text labels 18:08 Debating whether keyboard glyphs are an improvement Links: Apple reportedly lays off over 200 employees in is Siri, AI, and Vision Products groups https://appleworld.today/2026/08/apple-reportedly-lays-off-over-200-employees-in-is-siri-ai-and-vision-products-groups/ Apple purportedly lays off members of its VR development team https://appleworld.today/2026/08/apple-purportedly-lays-off-members-of-its-vr-development-team/ ChatGPT Can Now RememberChatGPT Can Now Remember Actions You Take on Your Mac https://lifehacker.com/tech/chatgpt-can-now-remember-actions-you-take-on-your-mac Walmart to Begin Accepting Apple Pay in U.S. Stores https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/21/walmart-to-begin-accepting-apple-pay-in-us/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26241
    August 26 · 22 min

    MacVoices #26241: Live! - New M5 Ultra Mac Studio, M6 Mac mini, and Glyph Keyboards

    Apple's new Mac mini and Mac Studio spark a discussion of the M6 and M5 Ultra chips and how they measure up in performance and upgrade decisions. The panel weighs Mac Studio trade-ins, Mac mini value, on-device AI and large language models, and Apple's increasingly powerful silicon. They also examine the move to 2-nanometer technology and debate Apple's redesigned keyboards and glyph-only modifier keys. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Merch Store, featuring Comfort Colors t-shirts and sweatshirts, caps, mugs, stickers, and even more items coming. Check it out at store.macvoices.com. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 New Mac mini and Mac Studio arrive 00:25 Welcome and catching up 05:03 Apple's new desktop hardware 05:18 Who is buying a new Mac? 06:30 Configuring an M5 Ultra Mac Studio 07:46 Mac mini versus Mac Studio 09:00 Mac pricing and configuration choices 09:36 On-device AI and large language models 11:02 Choosing M5 Ultra over M6 12:22 M6 and 2-nanometer chip technology 13:57 Putting nanometer scale in perspective 15:00 Trading in older Macs 17:25 Apple introduces redesigned keyboards 18:25 The debate over glyph-only keys 20:40 Learning Apple's modifier-key symbols 21:24 Lightning, USB-C, and wireless keyboards 22:00 Wrapping up the new hardware discussion Links: Apple announces updated Mac mini, here's everything new https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/25/apple-announces-new-mac-mini-heres-everything-new/ Apple unveils new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/25/apple-unveils-next-generation-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultra/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

  • S2026 · E26240
    August 25 · 6 min

    MacVoices #26240: Briefing - OWC USB-C Quad HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink

    The OWC USB-C Quad HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink lets a Mac drive four 4K monitors through a single USB-C connection. Chuck explains how it simplified his multi-display setup and bypasses native Mac display limitations using DisplayLink software. The adapter supports individual monitor resolutions and offers a straightforward path to a multi-monitor setup. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 OWC USB-C Quad HDMI 4K Display Adapter 00:49 Introducing the OWC Quad HDMI Adapter 01:39 Four 4K Displays on One USB-C Port 01:56 Simplifying a Multi-Monitor Setup 02:38 Installing and Using DisplayLink Software 03:41 Arranging Displays and Setting Resolutions 04:06 Expanding Beyond Native Mac Display Limits 04:48 Who Can Benefit From More Monitor Space 04:51 Pricing and Final Thoughts Links: OWC USB-C Quad HDMI 4K Display Adapter with DisplayLink https://amzn.to/4c97Y4U DisplayLink Manager https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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