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MacVoices #25260: TV+ Talk - 'The Morning Show' and Peanuts Until 2030

Release Date: 10/15/2025

MacVoices #25313: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Apple Watch (2)

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Jeff Carlson dives deeper into watchOS 26 changes as we continue our discussion about . From a redesigned Workout app and expanded customization to Workout Buddy’s friendly audio updates, Jeff covers some of the most interesting and important updates. He also points out new Control Center options, Smart Stack hints, Focus-based watch face switching, and Ultra 3 satellite support. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by The Antigravity A1. Get off the ground like never before with the Antigravity A1. You have to see the results to believe them. Find out everything you need to know to get...

MacVoices #25312: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Apple Watch (1)

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Thinking of giving or getting an Apple Watch for the holidays? You need to hear Jeff Carlson discuss the new edition of . Jeff talks about the latest Apple Watch lineup and watchOS 26 and deciding when an upgrade makes sense. He compares Series 10, Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE models, emphasizing real-world differences, longevity, and value. Evolving health features, everyday usability improvements, and subtle interface enhancements all go factor in that decision-making process. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an...

MacVoices #25311: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 (2)

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The panel of Bart Busschots, Kirschen Seah, Mike Burke, and Chuck Joiner continues the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #6 with practical and geeky picks, from safety bands and emergency “holding it together” kits to premium luggage, tech pouches, and blazing-fast SSDs. They also highlight an in-flight audio device and the ultimate LEGO gift for Star Trek fans. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25311.mp3 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: [0:00] Kicking off Part 2 of the...

MacVoices #25310: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 (1)

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The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #6 kicks off with a lively mix of community banter and practical tech recommendations by Bart Busschots, Kirschen Seah, Mike Burke, and Chuck Joiner. Picks include a rechargeable wallet tracker, travel-friendly guided tour apps, sustainable coffee gear, foldable keyboards, a compact control surface, a powerful dictation tool, and pro-level video-switching software, each reflecting the interests of the panel members. (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 ....

MacVoices #25309: Live! - Age Verification, A New Predictive Market, and Another Data Breach

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The MacVoices Live! panel touches on Microsoft’s warning about a risky experimental AI agent in Windows, raising concerns about big tech pushing features before security is understood. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and David Ginsburg debate age-verification proposals from Roblox and Pornhub, explore Coinbase’s new prediction market, and react to a massive WhatsApp data breach affecting billions of phone numbers. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at...

MacVoices #25308: Live! - In-Depth on iPads, ChromeBooks, and Low-Cost Macs

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This discussion dives into the debate over affordable computing for students and families, comparing Chromebooks, iPads, and the possibility of a new low-cost Mac from Apple. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and David Ginsburg compare performance, device lifespan, security, and management tools, asking how Apple can compete in price-sensitive school markets without sacrificing the user experience that defines its hardware. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20...

MacVoices #25307: Live! - Apple Impersonator Scams, CNN Out, and CarPlay Widgets

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The increase in Apple-themed impersonation scams, CNN’s withdrawal from Apple News and shifting news-subscription models, and new CarPlay widget capabilities in iOS 26 are discussed by Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and David Ginsburg. They share personal experiences with phishing, explore the evolving media landscape, and consider how AI assistants and in-car widgets may shape future driving and information habits. MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at and use...

MacVoices #25306: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 (2)

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In the second part of the fifth installment of the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide, David Ginsburg, Wally Cherwinski, and Chuck Joiner highlights a 4K portable monitor and stand, AirPods safety straps, compression and neoprene travel socks, rechargeable motion-sensor lighting, a compact USB microphone, and smart-home hardware buttons. Practical travel gear, audio upgrades, and smart lighting tools round out the list of gift picks. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by : The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction to...

MacVoices #25305: 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 (1)

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The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 Part 1 continues as the panel of David Ginsburg, Wally Cherwinski, and Chuck Joiner shares practical tech ideas for Apple users, from at USB hub and a USB-C charger to a MagSafe camera grip and a portable monitor. They also explain how to get great deals through Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store while trading stories about hubs, mice, and multi-display travel setups. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by TV+Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry that focuses on the business and content of Apple’s streaming services. Show Notes:...

MacVoices #25304: An Enterprise Discussion with Dan Jaenicke of MacPaw

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Our conversation with Dan Jaenicke, Director of B2B Strategy for , starts out with how CleanMyMac for Business is evolving to serve SMB and enterprise customers. Dan discusses patch and policy management, security and compliance challenges, fast deployment with tools like Jamf, preserving a friendly Mac-native interface, and how customer feedback and a new Mac admin survey are shaping the future of the product. 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. today...

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack the latest season of The Morning Show, exploring Apple TV+’s creative freedom, layered storylines, and standout performances. They discuss Apple’s evolving tolerance for edgier content and the show’s newsroom chaos. The announcement of Peanuts staying on Apple TV+ through 2030 represents an artistic and business win that strengthens Apple’s family-friendly content offerings.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:00] Opening and spoiler warning
[2:07] Seth Rogen on Apple’s creative freedom
[3:49] Apple’s evolving content philosophy
[6:08] Morning Show politics and realism
[7:30] Character arcs and performances
[14:57] Season themes and newsroom chaos
[20:00] Story depth and current events
[25:44] Global storytelling on Apple TV+
[29:46] Peanuts and Apple’s long-term deal
[34:05] Business strategy behind Peanuts specials
[38:11] Closing thoughts and wrap-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.