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MacVoices #26150: Setapp by MacPaw Enhances Options for Both Developers and Customers

Release Date: 05/21/2026

MacVoices #26150: Setapp by MacPaw Enhances Options for Both Developers and Customers

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's Maria Polishchuk, Head of Business Development and and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, discuss 's new expansion beyond its traditional subscription model. They explain new individual app purchases, developer subscription options, AI Gateway integration, app review standards, and support for indie and vibe-coded apps. The discussion covers developer challenges such as discovery, monetization, security, and how Setapp aims to help with those factors as well as giving customers more software choices. MacVoices is supported by Joe Kissell’s . Joe will spotlight the influence...

MacVoices #26149: TV+ Talk - The Effect of Awards Shows and Missed Baseball

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV’s sports and awards momentum, from Lionel Messi’s expanding U.S. profile and Friday Night Baseball visibility to major BAFTA and Tony recognition. They also examine how awards influence viewer choices, upcoming Apple TV projects with John Travolta and James Marsden, and frustrations with subtitle handling in multilingual shows. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Apple TV, soccer, and a 10-foot Lionel Messi inflatable 1:28 Lowe’s, Messi marketing, and World Cup branding 3:19 Apple TV’s role in Messi’s rising U.S. profile 5:26 Adidas,...

MacVoices #26148: NAB - Elgato's Latest Gear For Productions Large and Small

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At NAB in Las Vegas, Chris McNamara, Senior Technical Marketing Specialist for gave us a tour of their latest tools for creators and broadcasters. That tour included new variations on the super-popular Stream, a new mic and XLR interface, a new touchscreen display, and more. If you’re doing production, you need to be aware of these products. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:03 NAB 2026 introduction 00:12 Elgato booth visit with Chris 00:36 Stream Deck Plus XL introduced 00:45 36 keys, six dials, and larger broadcast control 01:27 How Stream Deck use grows from simple buttons to advanced...

MacVoices #26147: Live! - Spider-Man and AI, Apple Wallet Changes, Mac Mini Pricing, and Airline Charging

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An online furor over the upcoming Spider-Man movie brings the issue of AI companions to the fore, along with broader concerns about celebrity likenesses, trademarks, and legal protections. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet examine Discover removing Apple Wallet features, Mac mini pricing and configuration changes tied to RAM shortages, Apple’s creator apps, and new airline restrictions on portable battery packs. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Spider-Man, AI, Apple Wallet, Mac mini pricing, and airline charging topics...

MacVoices #26146: Live! - Encryption Comes, Encryption Goes, AI Lawsuits and Capabilities Abound

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The MacVoices Live! panel discuss privacy, AI, and digital trust, comparing Meta’s Instagram encryption rollback with Apple’s RCS encryption in Messages. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet also examine an AI lawsuit involving a chatbot posing as a doctor, plus AI customer service, Apple Wallet, and user trust in technology. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at MacVoices is supported by NordLayer. Secure your network & stay...

MacVoices #26145 NAB - Riverside Brings Local Recording, Flexible Production Tools to Online Creators

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In the booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Danielle Baxter, Business Development Representative, explains how the platform supports podcasting, video interviews, webinars, testimonials, and live streams. She covers options like local recording, separate audio and video tracks, browser-based guest access, built-in editing, branding, captions, producer mode, and flexible plans for solo creators and businesses. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:02 NAB 2026 introduction 00:27 Riverside’s expansion beyond podcasting 01:03 Bridging the gap between conferencing and production 01:43 Built-in...

MacVoices #26144: NAB - Blackmagic Design's Creator Empowerment Philosophy

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From NAB in Las Vegas, Dan May, President of , talks about DaVinci Resolve 21, local AI tools, the new photo page, Blackmagic Cloud collaboration, Fairlight Live, and the free Blackmagic Camera app. The conversation highlights Blackmagic Design's focus on accessible professional tools and creator growth paths. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Chuck Joiner introduces the Blackmagic Design booth 00:34 Dan May joins the conversation at NAB 00:44 Two accessible Blackmagic software products for creators 00:58 DaVinci Resolve as the first featured product 01:18 DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a...

MacVoices #26143: Live! - Apple Earnings, Services Growth, and Why Vision Pro Isn’t Done

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The MacVoices Live! panel examine Apple’s quarterly earnings, the continuing importance of Services revenue, and what John Ternus’ presence on Apple’s earnings call may indicate about Apple’s future leadership transition. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet discuss the Apple Vision Pro and the newest wave of “Vision Pro is doomed” commentary. They argue that Vision Pro should be viewed as an early-stage platform product that still needs more time, more content, more developer support, and a larger installed base before...

MacVoices #26142: NAB - Mapcreator Makes Maps Fast, Animated, and Newsroom-Friendly

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In the booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Julia Schellekens provides an update on their service that delivers detailed maps for news and other organizations who want to clearly show what is happening where. With a wide array of export and animation capabilities to help drive home the information, it is almost certain that you have seen their product in use no matter where in the world you are. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:03 MacVoices at NAB 2026 00:08 Chuck Joiner opens from NAB in Las Vegas 00:12 Returning to the Mapcreator booth 00:24 Julia joins Chuck to show what is new 00:37 What Mapcreator...

MacVoices #26141: Joe Kissell Announces Take Control Live: Taming Big Tech

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Joe Kissell introduces , a four-session interactive course designed to help users understand privacy, security, subscriptions, ads, platform lock-in, and practical alternatives to major tech services. Rather than urging an all-or-nothing break from companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, or Apple, Joe will focus on realistic steps, live demos, Q&A, forums, and usable options to help you make informed choices. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac from MacPaw. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at MacVoices is supported by NordLayer....

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MacPaw's Maria Polishchuk, Head of Business Development and and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, discuss Setapp's new expansion beyond its traditional subscription model. They explain new individual app purchases, developer subscription options, AI Gateway integration, app review standards, and support for indie and vibe-coded apps. The discussion covers developer challenges such as discovery, monetization, security, and how Setapp aims to help with those factors as well as giving customers more software choices.

MacVoices is supported by Joe Kissell’s Take Control Live: Taming Big Tech. Joe will spotlight the influence of today’s biggest tech companies and what you can do about it. Joe will cut through the noise and deliver clear, useful guidance on privacy, security, convenience, and control. Sign up now.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:00] Introduction to Setapp’s new direction
[1:16] Changes coming to Setapp
[2:16] AI Gateway for developers
[3:06] What AI Gateway means for subscribers
[4:27] Bring-your-own-key options
[5:37] Why Setapp is adding individual app purchases
[7:26] Managing subscriptions and purchases in one place
[8:13] Distribution challenges for indie developers
[10:03] App review, safety, and quality standards
[12:31] Vibe-coded apps and commercial readiness
[14:50] Marketing and discovery for new developers
[17:25] AI Gateway’s role in reducing developer friction
[19:01] Distribution across Setapp, App Store, and developer sites
[21:39] Subscription and lifetime license options
[23:10] UX guidance and support for developers
[25:30] Supporting both customers and developers
[28:33] Revenue share and developer fees
[29:20] Whether apps might leave the membership model
[30:51] Curation and app quality in the expanded marketplace
[34:37] Membership continuity and upcoming trials
[35:43] Advice for aspiring developers
[37:38] Closing thoughts and developer call-to-action