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MacVoices #22136: MacVoices Live! - Lightning vs. Flavors of USB-C (3)

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Release Date: 06/25/2022

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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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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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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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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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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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After Day 1, the panel compares Amazon Prime Day deals and strategies for separating real bargains from inflated discounts. On a more serious note, they reflect on the 15th anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death. John Ternus’ increased focus on design and what it could mean for Apple’s future, and the the iPhone Duo’s replaceable display layer and other improvements designed to address traditional foldable-phone weaknesses wrap up the session.  The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius....

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It is happening again: Disney+ and Hulu are raising prices on their streaming services prices, inspiring the panel to discuss  strategies for managing streaming costs, and free content alternatives. The conversation then turns to Microsoft dropping Copilot+ branding from new Surface PCs, Copilot’s lacking enterprise presence, reports of human review of CoPilot user photos, and broader concerns about how Microsoft and Meta approach privacy. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea.  MacVoices is supported by ...

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<p>The discussion surrounding USB-C vs. Lightning connectors for iPhone and iPad isn’t as clear cut as you might think. The MacVoices Live! panel of <strong>Chuck Joiner, Mike Schmitz</strong>, <strong>Dave Ginsburg</strong>, <strong>Brittany S</strong><strong>mith</strong>, <strong>Warren Sklar</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, <strong>Kelly Guimont</strong>, <strong>Mark Fuccio</strong>, and <strong>Frank Petrie </strong>cover the advantages and disadvantages of both, and why your use case might make the decision on which side of the debate you are on. (Part 3) </p>
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<h3>Show Notes:</h3>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/06/13/lightning-versus-usb-c-pros-and-cons-for-the-iphone"><strong>Lightning versus USB-C: Pros and cons for the iPhone</strong></a> by Andrew Orr on AppleInsider  </p>
<p><strong>Guests</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mark Fuccio</strong> is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a 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>Jeff Gamet</strong> is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on <a href="http://twitter.com/jgamet"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jgamet/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>, and jeffgamet on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgamet/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a>., and on his <strong><a href="http://youtube.com/jgamet">YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>David Ginsburg </strong>is the host of the weekly podcast <a href="https://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a> where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at <strong><a href="https://youtube.com/daveg65">https://youtube.com/daveg65</a></strong> and find and follow him on Twitter <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/daveg65">@daveg65</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Kelly Guimont</strong> is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the <strong><a href="https://www.macobserver.com/show/tmo-daily-observations/">Daily Observations Podcast</a></strong> at <strong><a href="http://macobserver.com">MacObserver.com</a></strong>, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts <strong><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/mcutv/">I Want My M(CU) TV</a></strong>. You can also hear her on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aftershow-with-mike-and-kelly/id910010852"><strong>The Aftershow</strong></a> with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/verso">Twitter</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Mike Schmitz</strong> is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for <strong><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://thesweetsetup.com/">The Sweet Setup</a></strong>, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of <a href="http://faithbasedproductivity.com/"><strong>FaithBasedProductivity</strong></a>, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Thou-Shalt-Hustle-Pushing-Average/dp/1508457743?ie=UTF8&keywords=thou%20shalt%20hustle&qid=1463419525&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1&tag=macvoices-20">Thou Shalt Hustle</a></strong>. He is also the co-host of the <a href="https://bookworm.fm"><strong>Bookworm</strong></a> podcast and (probably) spends too much time on <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/bobbleheadjoe">Twitter</a></strong>. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, <a href="http://mikeschmitz.com"><strong>MikeSchmitz.com</strong></a>, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at <strong><a href="http://IntentionalFamily.fm">IntentionalFamily.fm</a></strong>. Follow him on Twitter as <a href="http://twitter.com/_MikeSchmitz"><strong>_MikeSchmitz</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 an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at <a href="http://provue.com/"><strong>provue.com</strong></a> and via <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/provuejim">@provuejim</a></strong> on Twitter.</p>
<p><strong>Warren Sklar</strong> helps host the <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mactothefuture/">Mac to The Future Group</a> </strong>on Facebook, and is the co-host of <a href="http://intouchwithios.com/"><strong>In Touch With iOS</strong></a> with <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Brittany Smith</strong> is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, <strong><a href="“http://conquer.consulting/”">Devise and Conquer</a></strong>, along with companion <strong><a href="“https://devise-conquer.teachable.com”">video courses</a> </strong>for folks with ADHD. She’s also the cofounder of <strong><a href="“https://adhdguild.com”">The ADHD Guild</a></strong>, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as <strong><a href="“http://twitter.com/addliberator”">@addliberator</a></strong> and on <strong><a href="“https://www.youtube.com/addliberator”">YouTube with tech tips</a></strong>.<br /><br /></p>
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