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MacVoices #20160: MacVoices Live - WWDC Review with a Super-Panel of Experts (2)

MacVoices

Release Date: 06/25/2020

MacVoices #26283: Live! - 'Pro and Tell,' Duo Delays, Apple at $5 Trillion, and Affinity for iPad show art MacVoices #26283: Live! - 'Pro and Tell,' Duo Delays, Apple at $5 Trillion, and Affinity for iPad

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Apple’s upcoming “Pro and Tell” event sparks speculation about new MacBook Pro models, while iPhone Duo preorders raise questions about shipping delays and retail availability. The panel discusses Apple’s $5 trillion valuation, why HomeView won’t launch in the European Union, and the anticipated arrival of Affinity Studio on iPad, including how it could transform creative workflows and provide yet another powerful alternative to Adobe Creative Cloud.  The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet,...

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In a MacVoices After Dark supplemental, members of the panel continue their discussion of Apple’s HomeView and Apple TV announcements. Pricing, functionality, and real-world value are debated as they examine HomeView’s potential as a smart home controller, its limitations compared to an iPad, and possible future capabilities. Apple TV’s higher price raises questions about performance, gaming, and alternatives, while practical experiences with HomePods, Siri, and smart home devices highlight everyday challenges.  Panel members include Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Eric...

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MacVoices #26281: Live! - Photocraft and the Rise of AI-Created Software Alternatives show art MacVoices #26281: Live! - Photocraft and the Rise of AI-Created Software Alternatives

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Can AI-powered vibe coding challenge established software companies? Photocraft and other Adobe application clones spark a discussion of their capabilities, legal questions, and the possibility of creating customized software. A live download offers a closer look at the applications. The conversation also explores the Swift Angels developer meetup, LinkedIn’s growing importance for professional networking, and generational differences in technology. The panel includes Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac...

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MacVoices #26280: Live! - HomeView Third-Party Gear, Choosing the Right Text Expansion Tool show art MacVoices #26280: Live! - HomeView Third-Party Gear, Choosing the Right Text Expansion Tool

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This session starts out by reviewing the third-party smart home devices for HomeView, their pricing, capabilities, and how they compare with more established options. TextExpander’s new free tier sparks a discussion of its limitations, business strategy, and competition from TextBlaze, Typinator, and Apple’s built-in text replacement. snippet restrictions, practical applications, and whether the free offering is worthwhile are examined by the panel. They also explore Apple’s HomeView ecosystem, Matter and Thread compatibility, third-party smart home devices, and the importance of...

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MacVoices #26279: Live! - HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K: Worth the Upgrades? show art MacVoices #26279: Live! - HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K: Worth the Upgrades?

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Apple’s new HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K spark debate over pricing, surround sound capabilities, compatibility, and the value of upgrading. The MacVoices Live! panel examines Apple’s premium streaming experience, compares competing devices from Roku and Amazon, and disagree about whether new features justify higher costs. Storage, performance, advertising, and smart TV privacy concerns round out a discussion of the latest iteration of Apple’s home entertainment strategy.  The panel includes Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius. This...

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MacVoices #26278: Live! -  Apple HomeView: First Impressions, Features, and Buying Decisions show art MacVoices #26278: Live! - Apple HomeView: First Impressions, Features, and Buying Decisions

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Apple’s new HomeView takes center stage (no pun intended) as the panel examines its design, features, pricing, and potential role in the smart home. From tabletop and wall-mounted models to HomeKit integration, FaceTime, calendars, and home automation, the discussion explores practical uses and limitations. Panelists who have already ordered HomeView share their buying decisions, while others question its capabilities, third-party support, and competition.  The panel includes Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden,...

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MacVoices #26277: Live! - Evolving Full Disk Access For Security, and Voluntary AI Regulations show art MacVoices #26277: Live! - Evolving Full Disk Access For Security, and Voluntary AI Regulations

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Apple’s warning about AI agents misusing Full Disk Access sparks a debate over Mac security, privacy, and the potential consequences for developers and users. The MacVoices Live! panel examines Apple’s permission system, the need for more granular controls, and concerns about restricting legitimate applications and developer options. The discussion also questions Mark Zuckerberg’s involvement in drafting the White House’s voluntary AI regulatory accord and whether self-regulation is the best solution to potentially dangerous advances in AI.  The panel includes: Chuck...

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MacVoices #26276: Live! - Mac mini M5 Pro vs. Mac Studio, Googlebook ’s App Problems, Meta’s Muse show art MacVoices #26276: Live! - Mac mini M5 Pro vs. Mac Studio, Googlebook ’s App Problems, Meta’s Muse

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The panel compares the M5 Pro Mac mini and Mac Studio, examining performance, pricing, upgrades, and video rendering capabilities. They also discuss Android app compatibility problems on Google’s new computers, Meta’s controversial Muse AI collecting personal relationship information, Facebook’s continuing relevance for content creators, and ChatGPT’s new virtual clothing try-on capabilities.  The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Marty Jencius. This edition of MacVoices is...

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MacVoices #26275: Live! - Removing Apple Intelligence, iPhone 18 vs. AT&T, More iCloud Email Addresses show art MacVoices #26275: Live! - Removing Apple Intelligence, iPhone 18 vs. AT&T, More iCloud Email Addresses

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The risks and rewards of removing Apple Intelligence to reclaim storage storage space space are debated, along with some experiences of performance problems following macOS upgrades. They investigate reports of iPhone 18 Pro Max failures on AT&T, debating whether hardware, software, or carrier networks are responsible. The conversation concludes with new, expanded iCloud+ email alias options, custom domains, and the advantages of owning a personal domain.  The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web...

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MacVoices #26274: TV+ Talk - Apple TV’s Winning Strategy: Quality Over Quantity, iPhone Duo, and Holiday Programming show art MacVoices #26274: TV+ Talk - Apple TV’s Winning Strategy: Quality Over Quantity, iPhone Duo, and Holiday Programming

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In a slight detour from their regular topics Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the iPhone 18 Pro, the upcoming iPhone Duo experience, and the challenges of managing Apple subscriptions. Turning back to television, they explore Apple’s new London music venue, upcoming holiday programming featuring Snoopy and Peanuts, and research revealing Apple’s emphasis on scripted entertainment. The discussion examines how Apple’s quality-focused streaming strategy distinguishes it from competitors like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max with plenty of examples.  Show Notes: Chapters: ...

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<p>The second part of our MacVoices Live panel discussion of Apple’s WWDC  keynote featuring <strong>Jeff Gamet</strong>, <strong>Marina Epelman</strong>, <strong>Mark Fuccio</strong>, <strong>Frank Petrie</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, <strong>Michael T. Rose</strong>, <strong>Brittany Smith</strong>, <strong>Brett Terpstra</strong>, and <strong>Frederick Van Johnson </strong>covered more of the announcements. This time, the topics covered AirPods Pro spatial audio and how it works, automatic routing between devices, critical information if you want to install the Big Sur beta, , widgets on iOS14, the hand washing timer, Scribble, taping the back of the iPhone, new Apple Watch faces and dance workouts. And we’re not done yet! (Part 2)</p>
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Jeff Gamet</strong> is the author of <a title="Fresh Brewed Tales" href="http://www.freshbrewedtales.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Fresh Brewed Tales</strong></a>, a chronicle of Jeff's strange adventures at coffee shops. You can find his regular updates on<strong> <a title="Jeff Gamet" href="http://www.twitter.com/jgamet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></strong>. </p>
<p>By day, <strong>Marina Epelman</strong> is a professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. By night, she shoots the breeze about using Apple devices, Soviet throwbacks, and other subjects on social media at <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/marinaepelman">@marinaepelman</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Mark Fuccio</strong> is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as an marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through <a href="http://twitter.com/markfuccio"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-t-fuccio/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>Frank Petrie</strong> is an author and contributor to <a href="https://screencastsonline.com/magazine/"><strong>ScreenCastsOnline Magazine</strong></a>. Follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/fpetrie"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and check out his web site, <strong><a href="http://ympnow.com">ympnow.com</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Jim Rea</strong> has been a Mac developer since 1984, founder of  <strong><a href="http://provue.com">ProVUE Development</a></strong>, author of OverVUE, Panorama, SiteWarrior & Power Team.</p>
<p><strong>Michael T. Rose</strong> began his Mac-centric career with a decade-plus stint in editorial technology at Entertainment Weekly & LIFE magazines, starting as a college intern right around when the Mac IIx was launched. After leaving the print publishing world, Mike worked as an IT lead and creative director for an NYC events and marketing agency. In 2013 he switched trains once again, and now enjoys his #dreamjob at Salesforce as a lead solution engineer. From 2006 to early 2015, Mike was a proud editor and contributor at <strong><a href="http://www.tuaw.com/editor/michael-rose">The Unofficial Apple Web Log (TUAW)</a></strong>, now folded into Engadget. Mike & his family live in Brooklyn, NY. You can find him on <strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/miketrose">Twitter</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Brittany Smith</strong> is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, <strong><a href="http://conquer.consulting/">Devise and Conquer</a></strong> that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek” who can be found on Twitter as<strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/addliverator">@addliberator</a></strong>. Her latest project is<strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_o39Lmxrma6GaV57shJY6g">Jedi Yoga</a></strong>. </p>
<p><strong>Brett Terpstra</strong> is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. He also writes for The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and contributes to Macworld. Brett develops <a href="http://markedapp.com/">Marked</a> for Mac and recently co-authored<strong> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/60-mountain-lion-tips/id565956630">“60 Mountain Lion Tips”</a></strong> with David Sparks for the iBookstore. He discusses all things “nerd” on his podcasts,<strong> <a href="http://5by5.tv/systematic">Systematic</a> </strong>and <a href="http://esn.fm/overtired/"><strong>Overtired</strong></a>.You can find Brett as “ttscoff” on <a href="http://twitter.com/ttscoff"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>, and at his website,<strong> <a href="http://brettterpstra.com/">brettterpstra.com</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Frederick Van Johnson</strong> is a professional photographer host of <a href="https://thisweekinphoto.com"><strong>This Week in Photo</strong></a>, and founder of the TWiP Network - one of the world’s most popular photography-related podcast media properties. Frederick also consults on marketing with a number of photography industry companies. Frederick began his career as a Combat Photojournalist in the United States Air Force, where he served for 8 years, and was decorated many times for photography. Frederick’s unit was among the first in the military to receive, and put into daily action early digital imaging hardware and software. As a result, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation medal for his key role in facilitating the US Air Force transition from film to digital. After the military, Frederick went on to study visual communication at the University of California in Santa Barbara, California. Frederick also studied at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, where he ultimately became Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Frederick was also a key member of team responsible for the development of iPhoto, Apple’s award-winning photo management application. Highly knowledgeable on multiple disciplines of photography, technology, and Internet trends – Frederick is able to discuss how emerging trends and technologies effect and benefit both amateur and professional photographers. Frederick is also author of the popular book “Global Mobile, Connecting without Wires, Walls, or Borders”. Today Frederick lives in Sacramento, California, and continues to practice photography whenever possible. He has also been known to sneak in playing a game or two on his PlayStation or flying his drone from time to time. You can follow him on <a href="http://twitter.com/frederickvan"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>. </p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2020/"><strong>Apple WWDC 2020 Keynote</strong></a></p>
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