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MacVoices #26278: Live! - Apple HomeView: First Impressions, Features, and Buying Decisions 10/14/2026

MacVoices #26278: Live! - Apple HomeView: First Impressions, Features, and Buying Decisions 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, and Marty Jencius. Want to put your brand in front of an engaged audience of Apple and technology enthusiasts? MacVoices offers sponsorship opportunities that connect your products and services with viewers and listeners who care about technology and the companies behind it. Put MacVoices to work for your brand. Visit and get in touch to explore sponsorship opportunities. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Apple HomeView First Impressions 00:45 Introduction to Apple’s Welcome Home Announcements 01:30 Meet the Panel 05:40 Apple’s HomeView Takes Center Stage 06:15 First HomeView Orders and Buying Decisions 07:15 Wall-Mounted vs. Tabletop HomeView Models 09:00 HomeKit Integration and FaceTime Possibilities 10:35 HomeView Pricing, Mounting Costs, and Speakers 12:00 Home Automation and Reasons to Wait 15:00 Evaluating HomeView’s Features and Capabilities 20:00 Smart Home Integration and Practical Applications 25:00 Questions About Apps, Widgets, and Third-Party Support 29:00 Operating Temperature Limitations 30:15 Future Software Updates and Potential Improvements 31:30 CarPlay Integration and iPhone Connectivity 32:15 HomeView Screen Size and Aspect Ratio 34:00 Physical Dimensions, Counter Space, and Display Adjustments 35:00 Comparing HomeView with Amazon Echo Show and Google 37:30 HomeView as a Home Office Communication Device 39:00 FaceTime, Center Stage, and Calendar Integration 40:40 Closing and Support Information Links: Apple unveils HomeView, the company's smart display built for Siri AI Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43290964

MacVoices #26277: Live! - Evolving Full Disk Access For Security, and Voluntary AI Regulations 10/13/2026

MacVoices #26277: Live! - Evolving Full Disk Access For Security, and Voluntary AI Regulations Apple’s warning about AI agents misusing Full Disk Access sparks a debate over Mac security, privacy, and the potential consequences for developers and users. The MacVoices Live! panel examines Apple’s permission system, the need for more granular controls, and concerns about restricting legitimate applications and developer options. The discussion also questions Mark Zuckerberg’s involvement in drafting the White House’s voluntary AI regulatory accord and whether self-regulation is the best solution to potentially dangerous advances in AI. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Marty Jencius 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 and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and AI Security Concerns 00:47 Zuckerberg’s Role in Drafting Trump’s AI Accord 02:34 The Challenges of Voluntary AI Regulation 03:43 Apple’s Warning About AI Agents and Full Disk Access 05:41 Developer Concerns About Potential macOS Restrictions 08:10 Could Apple’s Security Changes Disadvantage Competing AI Tools? 09:15 Why Apple’s Current Permission System Needs Improvement 10:49 Granular Permissions, Read-Only Access, and Security Auditing 12:00 Potential Approaches to Restricting AI Agents 13:15 Practical Advice for Managing Mac Application Permissions 15:49 Balancing Privacy, Security, and Application Functionality 16:24 Panelist Introductions and Closing Remarks 22:28 Show Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts Links: Apple sounds the alarm on AI agents and 'Full Disk Access' - Engadget Unspecified Full Disk Access Screw Tightening Privacy, Full Disk Access and AI agents Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43275978

MacVoices #26276: Live! - Mac mini M5 Pro vs. Mac Studio, Googlebook ’s App Problems, Meta’s Muse 10/12/2026

MacVoices #26276: Live! - Mac mini M5 Pro vs. Mac Studio, Googlebook ’s App Problems, Meta’s Muse 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 supported by , our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on , on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Topics 00:42 Comparing the M5 Pro Mac mini and Mac Studio 03:05 Mac mini Performance, Memory, Storage, and Pricing 05:47 Experiences with M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis 08:04 Google’s Android App Compatibility Problems 09:13 The Future of Chromebooks and Google’s New Computers 09:47 Reconsidering the M5 Pro Mac mini vs. Mac Studio 11:28 Real-World Video Rendering Performance 12:12 On-Device AI, MacWhisper, and Transcription 13:07 Using Descript for Faster Video Production 13:42 Meta Muse and AI-Generated Relationship Profiles 14:38 Privacy Concerns About Meta’s Personal Data Collection 15:23 Facebook’s Continuing Relevance 16:13 Facebook as a Conference and Content Distribution Platform 17:06 Balancing Facebook’s Audience Reach Against Privacy Concerns 18:18 ChatGPT’s Virtual Clothing Try-On Feature 19:04 Closing and Support Information Links: Mac mini M5 Pro review: Mini gets serious, with one caveat Google admits some 'complex' Android apps run poorly on Intel Googlebooks - Engadget Extracted system prompts show Meta's Muse compiles “a page for every person in the user's life”, with facts, history, tips to improve relationships, and more Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43265943

MacVoices #26275: Live! - Removing Apple Intelligence, iPhone 18 vs. AT&T, More iCloud Email Addresses 10/09/2026

MacVoices #26275: Live! - Removing Apple Intelligence, iPhone 18 vs. AT&T, More iCloud Email Addresses 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 Bixby, and Marty Jencius. MacVoices is supported by Origin Technology. Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at . Show Notes: Links: Remove Apple Intelligence from MacOS 27 Golden Gate with You Might Need to Replace Your iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple and AT&T Have Yet to Explain Cause of iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue iCloud+ just rolled out an improved perk for subscribers - 9to5Mac Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction and Episode Topics 00:35 – Removing Apple Intelligence to Reclaim Storage Space 01:20 – Performance Concerns on Older Macs 02:00 – Why Users Want Apple Intelligence Completely Disabled 03:10 – Removing AI from macOS Versus Disabling It on iOS 04:00 – Could Removing Apple Intelligence Save 31GB? 05:35 – Evaluating the Risks of Third-Party Removal Tools 07:20 – macOS Upgrade Performance Problems on an M1 Ultra Mac Studio 08:50 – Investigating Indexing, Rosetta, and System Slowdowns 10:00 – Older Computers and the Demands of New Operating Systems 10:55 – Origin Sponsor Message 13:00 – iPhone 18 Pro Max Connectivity Failures on AT&T 14:15 – Qualcomm Modems and Possible Carrier Configuration Problems 15:20 – Software Updates and Phones That May Require Replacement 16:20 – Hardware Failure or AT&T Network Problem? 18:15 – Investigating Possible Network Registration Issues 20:00 – Why Replacing Affected iPhones May Be the Easiest Solution 21:00 – Apple’s Modem Choices and Possible Supply Chain Considerations 22:45 – iCloud+ Expands Email Alias Options 23:45 – Using Custom Domains with iCloud Mail 25:10 – Domain Registration and the Benefits of Owning Your Email Domain 26:20 – Closing Remarks Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43236588

MacVoices #26274: TV+ Talk - Apple TV’s Winning Strategy: Quality Over Quantity, iPhone Duo, and Holiday Programming 10/08/2026

MacVoices #26274: TV+ Talk - Apple TV’s Winning Strategy: Quality Over Quantity, iPhone Duo, and Holiday Programming 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: 00:00 Apple’s Streaming Strategy, iPhone Duo, and Holiday Programming 00:31 Welcome Back to TV Plus Talk 01:10 Charlotte’s First Impressions of the iPhone 18 Pro 02:18 Chuck’s Decision to Try the iPhone Duo 03:45 Watching Apple TV and Video Podcasts on a Foldable iPhone 05:19 Could the iPhone Duo Replace an iPad Mini? 07:31 Evaluating the iPhone Duo’s Size and Practicality 08:40 Screen Time, Portability, and Foldable Phone Concerns 09:30 Using the iPhone Duo’s External Display 10:33 Managing Apple Subscriptions and Free Trials 12:00 Keeping Track of Subscription Renewals 13:00 Carrier Promotions and Subscription Frustrations 15:00 Evaluating the Value of Apple One 16:20 Apple’s New Music Venue at Battersea Power Station 17:30 Elton John Opens Apple Music Hall 19:00 Apple Music Hall and Apple’s Entertainment Ecosystem 20:20 Potential Concert Recordings and Apple TV Productions 22:40 Apple’s Upcoming Holiday Programming 23:00 Snoopy, Fraggle Rock, and Charlie Brown Holiday Specials 25:00 The Cultural Importance of Peanuts Holiday Classics 26:00 Free Streaming Dates for Charlie Brown Specials 27:45 Research Reveals Apple’s Growing Investment in Scripted Content 28:30 Apple’s Quality-Over-Quantity Entertainment Strategy 30:00 Comparing Scripted and Unscripted Content Across Streaming Services 30:45 Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and HBO Max Statistics 32:15 The Long-Term Value of Scripted Entertainment 33:00 Apple TV Viewing Statistics and Top-Performing Shows 34:30 How Apple’s Content Strategy Differs From Competitors 36:00 Why Apple’s Streaming Strategy Appears to Be Working 36:45 Could Apple’s Entertainment Strategy Change? 38:00 Looking Ahead to a Ted Lasso Review 39:00 Closing Comments Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43225418

MacVoices #26273: Live! - Remembering Steve Jobs, John Ternus and Design, Choosing iPhone Duo 10/07/2026

MacVoices #26272: Briefing - The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay Adapter 10/06/2026

MacVoices #26271: Live! - More Streaming Price Hikes, CoPilot Desperately Rebrands 10/05/2026

MacVoices #26271: Live! - More Streaming Price Hikes, CoPilot Desperately Rebrands 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 Origin Technology. Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:23 Apple Watch Limitations With Multiple iPhones 01:33 Disney+ and Hulu Raise Prices Again 03:28 Rotating Streaming Services to Control Costs 05:31 Libraries and Other Streaming Alternatives 07:15 Discovering Hoopla and Libby 08:23 Microsoft Drops Copilot+ PC Branding 10:02 Copilot’s Consumer and Enterprise Adoption 11:01 Is Rebranding the Answer for Copilot? 13:53 Copilot Photos and Human Reviewers 15:24 Copilot and Copilot 365 App Confusion 16:18 Microsoft vs. Meta on Customer Privacy 17:36 Meta Products and Data Harvesting 18:48 Zuckerberg, AI Development, and Privacy Links: Apple Intelligence is taking up to 30GB (or more) on some Macs running macOS 27 Ast-Ware Arts Launches Rosetta Radar, a Free Mac Utility That Finds the Apps That Will Stop Working Your $1,500 iPhone 18 Pro Max doesn't need a case, honest! AirTag stalking victim says iPhone didn't warn her, so she's suing Apple Apple vs. Adobe: How does iOS 27’s AI photo editing compare to Photoshop? - 9to5Mac Adobe completes acquisition of Topaz Labs, bringing Emmy Award-winning AI enhancement capabilities to Adobe’s creative ecosystem Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43180503

MacVoices #26270: Live! - Apple’s AI Photo Editing, Rosetta’s End, Apple Watch Pairing 10/02/2026

MacVoices #26269: MacVoices Update 2026-09 10/01/2026

MacVoices #26268: Live! - Ecamm Creator Camp Report, iPhone Duo for Lefties, and AT&T’s Handoff Decision 09/30/2026

MacVoices #26268: Live! - Ecamm Creator Camp Report, iPhone Duo for Lefties, and AT&T’s Handoff Decision Two MacVoices Live! panel members provide a look inside the most recent Ecamm Creator Cam. They highlight its focus on creators, entrepreneurship, community, and upcoming features such as live transcription and translation. The panel also examines how many apps can be removed from iPhone as compared to other smart phones, and slower storage in base Mac mini models. The discussion also includes a look at left-handed usability of the iPhone Duo and AT&T’s surprising decision not to support Apple’s new iPhone handoff feature. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea. MacVoices is supported by Origin Technology. Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Panel Introductions 02:08 Inside Ecamm Creator Camp 03:53 Creators, Entrepreneurs, and Monetization 05:21 Creator Camp Cabins and Learning Ecamm 06:38 Upcoming Ecamm Features and Apple Intelligence 08:40 The Ecamm Community and Mac Switchers 10:28 Different Creators, Businesses, and Perspectives 12:20 Are Creator Conferences Worth the Investment? 13:13 The 50 Pre-Installed iPhone Apps 14:18 Removing Unwanted Apple Apps 15:34 Base Mac mini Storage Performance 17:06 Left-Handed Users and the iPhone Duo 19:51 AT&T and Apple’s iPhone Handoff Feature 21:46 Is iPhone Handoff Actually Useful? 23:25 Using Handoff With Two iPhones 25:08 AT&T Customer Frustrations and Limitations Links: iPhones come with 50 pre-installed apps; you can safely remove many of them Base Mac mini still has slower storage than any other configuration iPhone Duo video shows left-handed use for new model - 9to5Mac AT&T Responds to iOS 27's New iPhone Handoff Feature AT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature - 9to5Mac Two iPhones? In This Economy? Explaining iPhone Handoff by Glenn Fleishman Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43098713

MacVoices #26267: Cloud Storage Isn't Backup and Evaluating Googlebooks 09/29/2026

MacVoices #26267: Cloud Storage Isn't Backup and Evaluating Googlebooks The panel looks at macOS 27 ending Time Capsule backup support, then debates Google’s new Android-based laptops and its attempt to build a tighter ecosystem. Other topics include Chrome’s retro-style bookmark launchpad and GM’s geolocation privacy settlement before a deep dive into cloud storage, AWS data loss, redundancy, service agreements, and why cloud storage is not necessarily backup. The panel consists of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet. MacVoices is supported by Origin Technology. Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 macOS 27 Ends Time Capsule Backup Support 00:57 The Risks of Aging Time Capsule Hardware 02:20 Google’s New Android Laptop Strategy 03:35 Google Tries to Build an Apple-Like Ecosystem 05:09 Chromebooks Versus Android-Based Laptops 06:00 Android and Apple Ecosystem Pricing 07:17 Google Book Pricing Compared With MacBook Neo 08:31 Chrome’s Retro Approach to the New Tab Page 09:45 Are Bookmark Launchpads Useful Again? 11:34 GM and OnStar Geolocation Data Settlement 12:08 Origin: Endpoint AI Observability 13:37 Amazon Data Center Strikes and Permanent Data Loss 15:01 Why Didn’t AWS Redundancy Prevent the Loss? 16:23 Geographic Redundancy and Cloud Infrastructure 17:52 Planning for Regional Data Center Disasters 18:30 Amazon Regions and Customer Responsibility 20:52 Who Is Responsible for Cloud Data Protection? 22:02 Microsoft Teams, AWS, Azure, and E911 23:14 What Does Your Cloud Service Agreement Promise? 24:26 Cloud Storage Is Not the Same as Backup 25:49 Service Agreements, Redundancy, and Acts of War 27:00 Protecting Critical Data Across Multiple Regions 27:41 Why the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy Still Matters 28:22 Panelist Wrap-Up and Where to Find Everyone Links: PSA: macOS 27 Drops Support for Time Machine Backups to Time Capsule Google’s pitch for Googlebooks: A laptop that works better with your Android phone – Engadget Transform Chrome’s new tab page into the ultimate bookmark launchpad – Fast Company FTC Finalizes Order Settling Allegations that GM and OnStar Collected and Sold Geolocation Data Without Consumers’ Informed Consent | Federal Trade Commission Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43078848

MacVoices #26266: Live! - Siri Gets Smarter, Tim Cook’s New Role, Woz’s Merch Store 09/29/2026

MacVoices #26266: Live! - Siri Gets Smarter, Tim Cook’s New Role, Woz’s Merch Store The panel explores first impressions of Siri AI, from image searches, weather, news, and Vision Pro visual recognition to unexpected limitations involving apps and personal context. The discussion also covers Steve Jobs and Apple Store history, Steve Wozniak’s new merchandise venture, Apple’s wearable market strength, GM’s continuing retreat from CarPlay, and Tim Cook’s expanding diplomatic role. The panel consists of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet. MacVoices is supported by Origin Technology. Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:03 Testing the New Siri AI Experience 01:28 Learning to Use a More Capable Siri 02:01 Siri Search, Stories, Weather, and Vision Pro 05:05 Personal Context and Siri’s Current Limitations 06:33 Privacy, Apps, and Siri Integration 09:11 Testing Visual Intelligence at the Grocery Store 11:12 On-Device vs. Off-Device AI Requests 12:33 Steve Jobs and the Philosophy Behind Apple Retail 14:01 Sponsor: Origin 15:34 Steve Wozniak Launches a Merch Store 18:12 Remembering the US Festival 18:55 Apple Leads in Earbuds and Smartwatches 19:44 GM Continues Moving Away From CarPlay 21:35 Tim Cook’s Evolving Role at Apple 22:51 Tim Cook as Apple’s Global Ambassador 24:42 Apple, Shareholders, and Corporate Responsibility Links: Here are 100+ things Siri AI can do on your iPhone – 9to5Mac The word Steve Jobs wouldn’t let us say—and how it built Apple’s most loyal customers A Woz merch store is the most surprising launch this month – 9to5Mac Apple leads the global true wireless stereo market with 20.5% market share The Apple Watch now has 40.2% of the global smartwatch market GM Wants You to Know It Still Plans to Ditch Apple CarPlay in Future EVs Tim Cook keeping John Ternus away from controversy by attending White House dinner Tim Cook to Attend White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43065973

MacVoices #26265: Live! - Apple Vision Pro’s Future, iPhone Battery Limits, and RAID 6 09/25/2026

MacVoices #26265: Live! - Apple Vision Pro’s Future, iPhone Battery Limits, and RAID 6 Apple’s record stock performance leads into a discussion of Vision Pro and John Ternus’ explanation of its long-term potential. The MacVoices Live! panel considers spatial computing’s growing role in medicine, productivity, and professional workflows, along with whether the technology is ready for broader adoption. They also examine iPhone battery shipping limits, SoftRAID 9's support of RAID 6, and local versus cloud storage. The panel consists of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Merch Store, featuring Comfort Colors t-shirts and sweatshirts, caps, mugs, stickers, and even more items coming. Check it out at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Technical Troubles and Panel Introductions 03:31 Apple Shares Reach a Record High 06:48 John Ternus Explains the Vision Pro Strategy 08:20 Vision Pro Finds a Role in Medicine 10:17 Early Technology and Finding the Right Market 11:32 Is Vision Pro Ready for Broader Adoption? 14:00 Waiting for the Next Generation of Vision Pro 16:20 Vision Pro as a Productivity Platform 18:40 Spatial Computing Versus Gaming Headsets 21:00 iPhone Battery Limits for Shipping 22:35 Why Laptop Batteries Avoid the Same Restriction 24:02 SoftRAID 9 Brings RAID 6 to macOS 27 25:58 Local Storage, Cloud Storage, and Plex Links: Apple shares hit record high after iPhone Duo and Siri AI reveal John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro – 9to5Mac Apple adds mode to temporarily limit the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery for shipping – Six Colors SoftRAID 9 adds RAID 6 for macOS 27 owners only Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43036963

MacVoices #26264: Live! - Smart TV Privacy, Copilot Frustrations, Star Trek's Tech Legacy 09/25/2026

MacVoices #26264: Live! - Smart TV Privacy, Copilot Frustrations, Star Trek's Tech Legacy A discussion of smart TV privacy examines reports of LG televisions collecting viewing data, whether TVs should ever be connected to the internet, and when firmware updates are worthwhile. The MacVoices Live! panel also considers hotel TV privacy, Microsoft’s increasingly pervasive Copilot strategy and organizational changes, and the enduring influence of Star Trek technology on real-world innovation. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:29 LG Smart TVs and Privacy Concerns 01:13 Treating a Smart TV as a Dumb Display 02:02 Why Would a Television Need an Update? 02:43 Security Patches and Smart TV Software 03:04 Using Apple TV Instead of Built-In Apps 04:13 The Case for TV Firmware Updates 04:40 Sony and Samsung Firmware Experiences 05:35 Why Modern TVs Need Software Updates 06:12 TCL, Roku, and Mandatory Internet Connections 06:57 Updating Built-In Smart TV Apps 07:42 Privacy Concerns With Hotel Televisions 08:15 Collecting Data While TVs Are Off 09:13 LG’s History of Gathering Usage Data 10:13 Can Hotel TV Data Identify Guests? 12:33 Hotel TVs That Already Know Your Name 14:55 Microsoft’s AI-Inspired Organizational Changes 15:58 Copilot’s Increasing Presence Across Microsoft 16:27 Copilot Everywhere and Comparisons With Other AI 17:06 How Star Trek Helped Invent the Future 18:03 Communicators, Tricorders, PADDs, and Medical Technology Links: LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby Microsoft naming conventions are getting an AI makeover—and they sound very sci-fi Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43027458

MacVoices #26263: Live! - Smartphone Bans, Teaching with AI, Smart Home Hubs 09/23/2026

MacVoices #26263: Live! - Smartphone Bans, Teaching with AI, Smart Home Hubs Does banning smartphones and AI in schools actually improves learning? Should educators should focus on teaching responsible, effective use of technology or rely on existing methods? The MacVoices Live! panel looks at those issues and also considers how screens affect everyday social interactions. The subject of smart home hubs is becoming a hot topic. A discussion of Anker’s ambitious MindBase smart home hub, combining NAS storage, security, AI, and home automation, along with some other options, wraps up this session. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea. MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books. Expert advice from leading tech authors. Visit and start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Apple Pay Expands to Hobby Lobby 02:12 Do Smartphone Bans Improve Education? 03:10 Teaching Smartphone Etiquette 04:20 Using Technology as a Classroom Tool 06:05 Schools Ban AI for Younger Students 07:19 Teachers, AI, and Classroom Support 09:09 Children, Parents, and Screen Habits 12:28 Smartphones and Social Conventions 15:30 Phones as Tools for Conversation 17:56 Teaching Responsible Technology Use 18:26 Anker’s Smart Home Hub, NAS, and Security Concept 20:49 The Appeal of an All-in-One Smart Home Solution 21:21 Home Security, AI, and Apple Competition 23:33 Ugreen Competition and Expected Pricing 23:52 Questions About Price, Availability, and Vaporware 24:09 Real-World Experiences With Eufy Cameras Links: Hobby Lobby rolling out support for Apple Pay at checkout More schools are banning cell phones. The academic benefits haven’t materialized The largest school system in the U.S. just banned AI for students through 8th grade Anker's MindBase is a smart home hub, NAS and security guard Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/43009638

MacVoices #26262: Live! - How-To Articles Flood and Intel Mac App Support 09/22/2026

MacVoices #26261: Live! - CarPlay and AI, Apple Rethinks Training Data, and WordPress Drama 09/21/2026

MacVoices #26261: Live! - CarPlay and AI, Apple Rethinks Training Data, and WordPress Drama The continuation of AI chatbots arriving in CarPlay, Apple’s opt-in approach to using customer data for AI training, and turmoil surrounding WordPress leadership are the topics for this MacVoices Live! discussion. The conversation also examines Bending Spoons’ latest billion-dollar acquisition, Apple’s international iCloud+ bundles, the potential for services to expand Apple’s global ecosystem, and Michael Dell’s support for new youth investment accounts. The panel includes Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, and Marty Jencius. This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 CarPlay Adds Major AI Chatbot Apps 02:00 Apple Changes Course on AI Training Data 04:02 Leadership Turmoil at Automattic and WordPress 09:34 WordPress Governance and the Future of Matt Mullenweg 12:42 Bending Spoons Moves to Acquire Miro 14:29 Apple Expands iCloud+ Bundles in Select Countries 16:46 The Value and Strategy Behind Apple’s International Bundles 18:07 Apple Services as a Global Media and Cultural Strategy 21:01 Used Apple Hardware and Long-Term Ecosystem Growth 22:16 Michael Dell, the Dell Foundation, and Youth Investment Accounts 25:20 Why Dell and Apple Receive Different Levels of Scrutiny 27:07 The Potential Benefits of the New Investment Accounts 28:45 Panel Wrap-Up and Guest Connections Links: Apple Explains What Happens to Conversations Siri Recap Hears Apple Shortcuts Used to Be Weird and Confusing. Now It’s the Best Way to Use Your iPhone. Apple has altered course on using customer data to train its AI CarPlay now works with six major AI chatbot apps, leaving one key holdout – 9to5Mac GM caves, CarPlay won’t be cut from gas-powered vehicles Apple’s iPhone Handoff feature will cost you $5 a month on T-Mobile – Engadget Automattic says Mullenweg is CEO again after three days Bending Spoons agrees to acquire Miro in an all-cash transaction valuing the workplace-collaboration platform at $1.36B, implying an equity value of ~$1.79B Ferrari on Miro acquisition: ‘no small responsibility’ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42983403

MacVoices #26260: Live! - AppleCare One Family Plan Calculus and Demand for CarPlay Wins 09/18/2026

MacVoices #26260: Live! - AppleCare One Family Plan Calculus and Demand for CarPlay Wins The MacVoices Live! panel explores some of the useful new macOS Golden Gate features, including AI-assisted Shortcuts and improved iPhone Mirroring. They debate the emerging iPhone Duo and foldable-phone market and why one would prefer to give the new foldable a try. The value of AppleCare’s new family coverage plan is also reviewed for with households with many devices, and as an option for an individual. T-Mobile’s fee for iPhone Handoff, and GM’s decision to retain CarPlay in gas-powered vehicles wrap up this session. The panel includes Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, and Marty Jencius. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at . Show Notes: Chapters: 00:29 New macOS Golden Gate Features to Try First 02:00 Exploring Improvements to iPhone Mirroring 03:19 Marty Joins the Discussion 04:19 The iPhone Duo and Foldable Smartphone Market 06:15 Considering the iPhone Duo as an Everyday Phone 08:08 Concerns About Foldable Displays and Screen Creases 09:55 AppleCare Family Plan Experiences 15:08 The Insurance Calculus Behind AppleCare Coverage 18:13 Which Devices Are Worth Insuring? 21:02 AppleCare Coverage Across the Family 23:13 Convenience and Simplified AppleCare Management 24:35 Using the iCare Calculator to Compare Coverage Costs 26:21 T-Mobile’s $5 Monthly Charge for iPhone Handoff 27:02 GM Reconsiders CarPlay in Gas-Powered Vehicles 29:15 Customer Demand for CarPlay and Android Auto 31:06 Why EV Makers Approach CarPlay Differently 33:08 AppleCare and the Value of Reduced Paperwork Links: macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First / AppleCare One Family Launches at $49.99 Per Month GM caves, CarPlay won't be cut from gas-powered vehicles Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42953088

MacVoices #26259: TV+ Talk - Ted Lasso Returns, Women's Football, Silo, and Apple TV Catalog Expansion 09/17/2026

MacVoices #26259: TV+ Talk - Ted Lasso Returns, Women's Football, Silo, and Apple TV Catalog Expansion Ted Lasso returns with a new focus on women’s football. Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the familiar characters in a fresh setting, and how the series has addresses issues such as team dynamics, injuries, finances, and the realities of the sport. Thoughts on the series renewed appeal, a teaser about Silo Season 3, and comments on Apple’s expanding TV catalog, live sports and the iPhone Duo are included.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26259.mp3 <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Chapters: 00:00 Ted Lasso, Women’s Football, Silo, and Apple TV 00:55 Apple’s Latest Announcements 01:17 The iPhone Duo and Watching Video on the Go 03:27 The iPhone Duo’s Price and Screen-Time Question 04:29 Could the iPhone Duo Replace an iPad mini? 05:36 Streaming and Traveling With the iPhone Duo 07:00 The New AirPods Lineup 08:30 AirPods Pro vs. the Standard AirPods 10:28 Ted Lasso Returns 11:11 First Impressions of the New Season 12:33 Bringing Women’s Football Into Ted Lasso 12:57 ACL Injuries and the Realities of Women’s Football 14:09 Avoiding the Pitfalls of the New Storyline 14:59 Men’s vs. Women’s Football and Media Attention 15:48 Ted’s Return From Kansas City 17:18 The Opening Sequence and Ted’s Post-Coaching Life 21:20 Callbacks to Earlier Ted Lasso Seasons 21:51 Why the New Season Works 23:05 Can New Viewers Start With This Season? 24:49 Moving Between Men’s and Women’s Football 27:48 The Lasso Family Dynamic 29:39 Portraying Women Players and Team Relationships 31:21 Familiar Characters and Possible Cameos 31:41 Silo Season 3 32:36 The Quality and Quantity of Apple TV Content 32:59 Apple TV Adds Non-Original Movies 34:16 Live Sports, Baseball, and MLS 34:42 Baseball on Apple Vision Pro 35:25 Wrapping Up Guests: <strong style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Charlotte Henry<span style="caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; display: inline !important; float: none;"> is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. 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MacVoices #26258: Live! - iOS 27 First Impressions and the Apple Watch Live Rewind Debate 09/16/2026

MacVoices #26258: Live! - iOS 27 First Impressions and the Apple Watch Live Rewind Debate The MacVoices Live! panel shares first impressions of iOS 27 and Apple’s latest operating system updates, covering stability, performance, interface changes, Apple Pay, Weather, Vision Pro, and upgrade strategies. The discussion then turns to the new Apple Watch Live Rewind feature that will be coming later this year. How the assistive feature will work, its privacy safeguards, and accessibility benefits spark a debate that touches on, recording concerns, social implications, and whether controversy could threaten the feature’s future. The panel includes Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Web Bixby. 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: 00:24 Welcome and panel introductions 04:46 First experiences with iOS 27 and Apple’s new OS releases 05:45 Apple Pay interface changes 06:39 New Weather app features 07:40 The case for waiting before major OS upgrades 08:05 Post-upgrade indexing and device temperature 09:24 iPhone 12 Pro performance after iOS 27 10:21 macOS 27 menu bar compatibility and audio improvements 11:40 Apple Watch 12 and other device upgrades 12:06 Vision Pro improvements and AppleCare One 13:50 SAI requirements and waiting-list experiences 15:09 CleanMyMac sponsor message 16:34 Apple Watch Live Rewind and the privacy controversy 18:25 How Live Rewind records, stores, and processes conversations 20:03 Big Tech and growing skepticism over personal privacy 21:19 Live Rewind and Apple Watch battery life 22:11 Transcription, security, and accessibility benefits 23:59 Practical uses for short conversation rewind 24:45 SAI filtering and sensitive information 26:28 Could recording concerns lead to smartwatch bans? 27:32 Questions about Live Rewind’s real-world usefulness 30:21 Recording meetings and the rise of AI note takers 32:30 Will Live Rewind survive the controversy? Links: Here are the requirements to get Siri AI in iOS 27 - 9to5Mac You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First / Apple Explains What Happens to Conversations Siri Recap Hears Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42930927

MacVoices #26257: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence (2) 09/15/2026

MacVoices #26257: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence (2) 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 days free and use my code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at Show Notes: Chapters: 02:21 Pricing, bundles, and what’s inside the new books 03:14 Hardware and OS requirements for Siri and Apple Intelligence 04:30 Rewriting the Siri book from scratch 04:44 How the new Siri differs from the old Siri 05:03 Siri’s improved answers and web knowledge 06:03 Siri gains awareness of what’s on your screen 06:54 Accessing information in Mail, Messages, Contacts, and other apps 08:03 Testing Siri’s knowledge with Star Trek 09:40 Ongoing Siri conversations and cross-device continuity 10:43 Apple Intelligence features beyond Siri 11:23 Apple Intelligence features Joe and Glenn don’t recommend 13:22 Preparing for macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27 15:26 Why Image Playground disappoints 16:24 Testing Image Playground’s limitations 17:32 Problems with AI-generated image accuracy and geometry 19:35 Ethical concerns about AI-generated artwork 20:40 When Image Playground might still be useful 21:07 Take Control book availability and purchasing options 22:23 Book bundles and pricing 23:49 Waiting for the final OS releases instead of running betas 24:35 Joe’s experience with the stability of Apple’s betas 25:23 Preparing for the new releases and future book updates 26:07 Closing thoughts Links: Take Control of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 by Glenn Fleishman Take Control of Siri AI ad Apple Intelligence by Joe Kissell Take Control of Golden Gate by Joe Kissell Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of , as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, , on , and . Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42911022

MacVoices #26255: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple’s New Operating Systems (1) 09/13/2026

MacVoices #26255: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple’s New Operating Systems (1) 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 OS Releases 01:24 A Busy Summer for Take Control 03:34 Three New Take Control Books 03:52 Rethinking OS Coverage After WWDC 04:43 Siri AI and Apple Intelligence Take Center Stage 05:19 macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27 06:17 Creating a Cross-Platform Siri AI and Apple Intelligence Book 07:54 Pre-Release Editions and the Update Process 09:23 Preparing Books for Apple’s Final Releases 11:38 The Challenge of Constantly Changing Betas 12:40 Tracking Features Apple Barely Explained 14:01 Explaining What Apple Doesn’t Document 16:03 Features That May Not Arrive at Launch 17:37 What Stands Out Before the Final Releases? 18:44 A Polishing Release Rather Than a Feature Release 20:19 Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements 20:44 What Apple’s Liquid Glass Controls Really Do 22:19 Liquid Glass Cosmetic Improvements 23:11 Apple Contacts and Bugs That Still Haven’t Been Fixed 25:09 Questions About Apple’s Quality Control 25:59 Closing and Show Information Links: Take Control of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 by Glenn Fleishman Take Control of Siri AI ad Apple Intelligence by Joe Kissell Take Control of Golden Gate by Joe Kissell Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42892415

MacVoices #26254: Live! - More on Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event (2) 09/11/2026

MacVoices #26254: Live! - More on Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event (2) 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. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Merch Store, featuring Comfort Colors t-shirts and sweatshirts, caps, mugs, stickers, and even more items coming. Check it out at . Chapters: 00:00 Apple Watch upgrades and audio intelligence 03:10 Privacy concerns around recording and rewind features 06:15 Battery life, health monitoring, and upgrade decisions 10:20 Apple Watch Series 12 colors, ceramic, and new features 13:15 Sound recognition and real-world usefulness 16:00 Apple Watch Ultra 4 and outdoor use cases 20:10 Health monitoring, cellular connectivity, and emergency benefits 24:05 AirPods 5 and noise cancellation 26:00 iPhone Duo name, availability, and delayed ordering 29:50 Apple Upgrade Program and financing changes 33:15 Apple’s approach to AI and integrated intelligence 36:05 AirPods handoff and multiple-iPhone users 38:45 Cellular Apple Watches and carrier costs 41:15 Health testing and upcoming software features 43:15 John Ternus takes center stage in the keynote 45:30 Tim Cook, leadership transition, and “One More Thing” 47:25 The iPhone as the center of Apple’s ecosystem 49:30 iPhone Duo multitasking and flexible form factor 51:20 C2 modem differences, privacy, speed, and efficiency 53:30 Final reactions and closing thoughts Links: Samsung Mocks iPhone Duo Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42873990

MacVoices #26253: Live! - Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event (1) 09/10/2026

MacVoices #26252: Live! - Tim Cook, John Ternus, and Apple’s Changing of the Guard 09/09/2026

MacVoices #26252: Live! - Tim Cook, John Ternus, and Apple’s Changing of the Guard 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 brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Panel introductions and opening discussion 04:35 Tim Cook’s final day and John Ternus takes over 05:15 Apple stock reacts to the leadership change 06:25 Cook and Ternus address Apple employees 07:55 Media assessments of Tim Cook’s tenure 08:38 Debating Cook’s wins, misses, and Vision Pro 10:30 Criticism of negative coverage of Cook’s legacy 12:05 Cook’s accomplishments and Apple’s leadership transition 13:20 Apple products and the ecosystem under Cook 15:15 Journalism, criticism, and click-driven headlines 17:40 Vision Pro’s long-term potential and Apple’s financial growth 18:45 Comparing the leadership styles of Cook, Ternus, and Jobs 20:25 Apple’s relationship with developers 21:25 Expectations for software and Vision Pro under Ternus 23:30 Why Ternus shouldn’t be viewed only as a hardware executive 25:25 Phil Schiller hands responsibilities to Eddie Cue 27:20 Executive departures and Apple’s changing leadership team 29:10 Institutional knowledge and keeping veteran executives involved 31:05 Apple’s changing of the guard and board leadership 32:25 Closing thoughts and support Links: Community Letter from Tim Read John Ternus’s full memo to Apple employees on his first day as CEO Tim Cook’s Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses Farewell, Tim Cook: An era-defining CEO who hung on too long Apple’s Phil Schiller hands over App Store and Events to Eddy Cue Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42843010

MacVoices #26251: Foreshadowing Tech - When Science Fiction Becomes Communication Reality (2) 09/08/2026

MacVoices #26251: Foreshadowing Tech - When Science Fiction Becomes Communication Reality (2) 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: 00:00 From Long-Distance Calls to Modern Communications 02:07 Why Text Messaging Changed How We Communicate 04:13 Voice-to-Text and Asynchronous Communication 06:09 Caller ID, Answering Machines, and Controlling Communications 08:00 The Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie Experiment 11:19 Apple Watch Communication as a Safety Feature 13:29 Satellite Communication Moves Into Everyday Devices 14:13 The Expanse and the All-in-One Communications Device 16:22 Could Communication Technology Be Implanted? 18:28 Privacy and the Risks of Being Universally Trackable 20:15 A Future Divide Between Connected and Anti-Tracking Communities 22:10 Luddites, Technology, and Maintaining Autonomy 23:39 Embedded vs. Implanted Technology 25:32 Social Media, Dopamine, and the Cost of Constant Connection 27:05 Closing Thoughts and Panelist Projects Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42828825

MacVoices #26250: Foreshadowing Tech - The Fictional Constructs That Inspired Real-World Communication Technologies (1) 09/07/2026

MacVoices #26250: Foreshadowing Tech - The Fictional Constructs That Inspired Real-World Communication Technologies (1) 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 focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there’s always something to learn about apple’s streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to Show Notes: Chapters: 01:31 Introducing Jeff Gamet and Marty Jencius 02:47 Communication Devices and the Origins of Modern Tech 03:13 Early Cell Phones, The X-Files, and Mobile Communication 05:12 Car Phones, Batman, and The Magician 06:22 Communication Predictions from the 1800s and Early 1900s 07:28 E.M. Forster’s Remarkably Prescient Connected World 09:08 Metropolis and Early Video Phones 09:59 Hugo Gernsback and Wireless Video Telephony 11:01 The Jetsons and Star Trek Video Phones 12:54 Forbidden Planet and Its Influence on Star Trek 14:45 Lost in Space and Early Visions of Future Technology 16:51 Which Came First: Fiction or Technology? 17:18 Get Smart’s Shoe Phone and Wearable Technology 18:13 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Pen Communicator 19:47 Space: 1999 and the Comlock 21:35 Why the Comlock Resembles the Modern iPhone 23:01 The iPhone vs. the Star Trek Tricorder 25:03 How Fiction Imagined Wearable Communication Devices 25:50 Babylon 5 and Hand-Mounted Communications 26:26 Total Recall and Embedded Communication Technology 27:28 AirPods and Uhura’s Star Trek Earpiece 28:38 Why Fictional Communications Aren’t Always Private 30:13 Speakerphones and Real-World Communication Etiquette 31:43 How Star Trek Inspired Motorola’s First Handheld Cell Phone 34:05 Star Trek’s Influence on Flip Phones and the Motorola Razr 34:49 From Simple Cell Phones to Multifunction Smartphones Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42812585

MacVoices #26249: Briefing - The Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light and SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor 09/04/2026

MacVoices #26249: Briefing - The Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light and SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor 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 your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on , on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:44 Introducing the Insta360 and SmallRig selfie monitors 00:54 The iPhone camera framing problem 01:22 Two different solutions for monitoring your shot 01:31 Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen setup and MagSafe connection 01:46 Screen mirroring and camera framing 02:01 Insta360 controls, lighting, and screen protection 02:27 SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor 02:40 Wireless Wi-Fi connection and setup 03:04 Using the SmallRig monitor away from the iPhone 03:20 Comparing screen sizes and controls 03:46 Power sources and iPhone battery drain 04:16 SmallRig battery life and external power 04:42 iPhone compatibility differences 04:58 Weight comparison 05:09 Pricing for Insta360 and SmallRig 05:24 Which selfie monitor is better? 05:32 Comparing the advantages of each design 05:51 The final recommendation Links: Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen with Light - 4K Magnetic Selfie Monitor Screen for Selfie, Vlogging SmallRig Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42786075

MacVoices #26248: AI Development: Start Small, Learn Safely, Then Build Bigger with Adam Engst (3) 09/03/2026

MacVoices #26248: AI Development: Start Small, Learn Safely, Then Build Bigger with Adam Engst (3) 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 information. today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: by Adam Engst in TidBITS by Adam Engst - TidBITS Guests: Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, one of the oldest and most respected Internet-based newsletters, distributed weekly to tens of thousands of readers. He has written numerous technical books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles—thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993 (with Northwest Nexus for Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh), and the highly successful . In addition, he has collaborated on several educational videos on the Internet and has appeared on various internationally broadcast television and radio programs. His tireless support of the Macintosh community and commitment to helping individuals have resulted in and recognition at the highest levels. In the annual MDJ Power 25 survey of industry insiders, he ranked as the , , ), , fifth (2004), and most influential person in the Macintosh industry. He has also been included on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community for and , and he was named one of MacDirectory’s top ten visionaries. And how many industry figures can boast of being turned into an ? Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: Mastodon: Facebook: MacVoices Page on Facebook: MacVoices Group on Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Subscribe: Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: Video: /episode/index/show/maclevelten/id/42734040

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