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MacVoices #24231: Live! - Discussing Apple's Glowtime Event (3)

Release Date: 09/13/2024

MacVoices #25090: Live! - Child Safety, Apple Watch on Ice, and Automatic Mac Updates

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The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea covers Apple's new child safety tools, emphasizing parental control and user privacy by minimizing data collection. We also discuss NHL officials adopting Apple Watches with a custom app, enhancing game flow and safety. Lastly, the group addresses unexpected automatic MacOS updates, exploring user and enterprise approaches to managing software compatibility. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25090.mp3 This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons...

MacVoices #25089: Terri Morgan on New LumaFusion Features and the Joy of Editing

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Terri Morgan, Co-Founder Principle Designer for discusses the significant new features in , particularly highlighting adjustment clips, enhanced keyframing, and increased track support in the latest update. Terri explains how these features streamline the editing process, providing editors with greater efficiency, flexibility, and creativity. She emphasizes how adjustment clips revolutionize the editing workflow by allowing complex, multi-layered edits with simplified controls. The conversation also touches on LumaFusion’s unique pricing structure, mobile editing on iPhone and iPad, and the...

MacVoices #25088: Live! - New iPads, Apple vs. UK, iCloud Lawsuit Dismissed

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discusses Apple’s newly announced iPad Air with M4 chip and the 11th-gen base iPad featuring an A16 processor, debating their value and audience appeal. They also explore Apple’s resistance to UK encryption backdoor demands, highlighting potential privacy implications. Finally, they cover Apple’s successful dismissal of an iCloud storage pricing lawsuit, affirming Apple’s right to set pricing despite criticism. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our...

MacVoices #25087: Building Your Own Web Site with Brian Flanigan-Arthurs

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Thinking that you might want or need your own web site? Brian Flanagan-Arthurs discusses the importance of owning a personal website. He shares his motivations, the risks of relying on social media, and his process of choosing a domain, software, and hosting. Brian details his experience with WordPress, the learning curve, and the benefits of controlling his online presence. Chuck and Brian emphasize adaptability, ongoing refinements, and the value of having a central hub for content and communication. Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel...

MacVoices #25086: Live! - Cheaper YouTube, Ad-Supported Office 365, A New Pantone Color

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This MacVoices Live! discussion concludes with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio discussing YouTube’s rumored Premium Light tier, Microsoft testing an ad-supported Office 365 version, and Pantone naming a color after Drew Barrymore. The panel debates the value of YouTube Premium, subscription models, and Microsoft’s cloud push. They also discuss Kindle download restrictions and the impact of ad-supported services on user experience. This edition of MacVoices is supported by . What happens before and...

MacVoices #25085 - Live! - Arctic Surfing on Vision Pro, Photoshop on iPhone

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio explore the increasing frequency of immersive video content for Apple Vision Pro, highlighting a new Arctic Surfing experience. The panel discusses its effectiveness, the evolution of spatial video, and potential smart home integrations for deeper immersion. They also debate Adobe’s long-awaited Photoshop release for iPhone, weighing its professional utility, subscription model, and integration with Creative Cloud against existing mobile editing tools. Show Notes:...

MacVoices #25084: Live! - Apple Invests In The US, Apple News+ Cooks, AI on the Vision Pro

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Apple’s ongoing investments in U.S. manufacturing, enhancements to Apple News+, and Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro were the topics on this MacVoices Live!. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fucciol discussed Apple’s $500 billion commitment to U.S. facilities, clarifying that it aligns with long-term plans rather than a new shift. Apple News+’s new recipe and restaurant features were praised for adding value, while the iPhone 16e’s missing ultra-wideband and MagSafe raised concerns. Lastly, Vision Pro’s...

MacVoices #25083: Live! - Apple Takes A Different Tack On UK iCloud Backdoor

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Apple’s response to the UK government’s demand for an iCloud backdoor is the topic of discussion on this episode of MacVoices Live!. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio examine Apple’s decision to remove end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups in the UK, analyzing whether it was a strategic move to avoid compliance or a broader privacy concern. The implications of government access to user data, the role of Advanced Data Protection (ADP), and whether UK citizens are aware of or reacting to...

MacVoices #25082: MacVoices Update - 2025-02

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In the MacVoices Update for February 2025, Chuck recaps the CES coverage, highlighting 51 interviews and the importance of speaking directly with product creators. He shares updates on MacVoices Live, emphasizing its non-partisan approach to tech commentary and reminds listeners of the many ways to access MacVoices content. Chuck also covers MacVoices Magazine, a curated Flipboard collection of Apple-related tips. The Update wraps with the Support Report and an extra thank you to our Patreon supporters. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon ...

MacVoices #25081: CES 2025 Wrap-Up with Norbert Frassa

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Chuck Joiner and Norbert Frassa wrap up the MacVoices coverage of CES 2025. Chuck highlights the 51 interviews conducted during the event, discussing the challenges of navigating the show floor, press events, and exhibitor booths. Norbert, usually behind the camera, shares insights into the gear used for interviews, as well as the strategies for managing audio and video quality amid the chaos of CES. The discussion provides a behind-the-scenes look at the planning and effort required, including pre-show research, strategic scheduling, and on-the-ground adaptability. This edition of...

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Patrice Brend’amour turn their attention to the iPhone 16 portion of Apple’s Glowtime event, who will be upgrading and who will be waiting. New camera features, storage options and of course, iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Mac all affected the decision-making process. The panel then transitioned into comments on the event itself, its intended audience, and how Apple Intelligence will be rolled out.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Apple's Glowtime Event Overview
01:10 iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Discussed
10:50 Transitioning to Upgrades and Plans
13:24 Camera Features and User Experiences
21:06 AI Expectations and Disappointments
28:25 Reflections on Apple's Marketing Strategy
29:40 Wrap-Up of the Discussion

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Patrice Brend’amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @[email protected].

Jeff Gamet 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 Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @[email protected] on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS 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 https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @[email protected].

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and 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. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @[email protected] on Mastodon.

Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on Twitter and Mastodon.

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