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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...

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Joe Kissell discusses a new approach to ’s coverage of Apple’s latest operating systems, including separate books for , , plus a cross-platform guide to . 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 Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple’s Latest Operating Systems 00:32 Welcome and Apple’s New...

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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.  ...

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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...

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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...

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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 . Show Notes: Chapters:...

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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...

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This MacVoices Briefing compares the and , 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 , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with...

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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...

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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 and start your library today. Show Notes:...

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<p>Part 2 of our conversation with <strong>Glenn Fleishman</strong>, author of <a href="https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/zoom-essentials/"><strong>Take Control of Zoom Essentials</strong></a> and <strong><a href="https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/zoom/">Take Control of Zoom</a></strong>, focuses on some applications and services that can improve how you look on Zoom, as well as provide you more flexibility in how you deliver your presentation over the video conferencing service. </p>
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Glenn Fleishman</strong> is a Seattle-based technology journalist and two-time winner on Jeopardy. He write largely about where technology crosses with people's lives, as well as exhaustive technology explanations. At Macworld, he authors the<strong> <a href="http://www.macworld.com/column/mac911">Mac 911</a></strong> user-help column. He has contributed to the Economist since 2005, including nearly 400 online blog posts and articles, as well as Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Boing Boing, TidBITS, Six Colors, and others. You can find him on Twitter as<strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/glennf">@glennf</a></strong>, and check out everything else at his<strong> <a href="http://glennf.com">blog</a></strong>. </p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://reincubate.com/camo/">Camo</a></strong> by Reincubate</p>
<p><a href="https://tidbits.com/2020/07/24/turn-your-iphone-into-a-powerful-webcam-with-camo/"><strong>Turn Your iPhone into a Powerful Webcam</strong></a> with Camo by Glenn Fleishman on TidBITS</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20202-aidan-fitzpatrick-of-reincubate-discusses-camo-the-iphone-web-cam-app-1/">MacVoices #20202: Aidan Fitzpatrick of Reincubate Discusses Camo, the iPhone Web Cam App (1)</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-20203-aidan-fitzpatrick-of-reincubate-discusses-camo-the-iphone-web-cam-app-2/"><strong>MacVoices #20203: Aidan Fitzpatrick of Reincubate Discusses Camo, the iPhone Web Cam App (2)</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmhmm.app"><strong>mmhmm</strong></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://obsproject.com">OBS: Open Broadcaster Software</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/"><strong>Ecamm Live</strong></a></p>
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