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• 856: iOS 27 Beta Features and Siri AI 05.07.2026 1t 1min

  David bought his MacBook Pro at the *perfect* time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI.
• 855: Federico Viticci Reverse Engineered Shortcuts 28.06.2026 1t 14min

  Federico Viticci breaks down iOS 27's Shortcuts updates: Describe a Shortcut, Else If, new automation triggers, and built-in data storage. Plus his coder era, Shortcuts Playground 2.0, and training a local model to build shortcuts.
• 854: Obscure (and Excellent) Mac Apps 21.06.2026 1t 14min

  Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements.
• 853: Siri AI and WWDC 2026 14.06.2026 1t 14min

  Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more.
• 852: Designed in California and WWDC Wishlist with Myke Hurley 07.06.2026 1t 8min

  Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more!
• 851: I Have Contraband 31.05.2026 1t 16min

  David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server.
• 850: Overcast Transcripts and 48 Mac minis with Marco Arment 24.05.2026 1t 45min

  Marco Arment joins us to dive deeper on Overcast transcripts, the 48 Mac mini server powering it all, how AI is changing app development, restaurant tech, and more!
• 849: Surviving Your Camera Roll 17.05.2026 1t 19min

  David and Stephen take on the wide, messy world of Apple photo management, from pruning fifty-thousand-photo libraries to backing up iCloud Photos. They cover Shared Library trade-offs, the cleanup apps worth installing, and more.
• 848: eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell 10.05.2026 1t 27min

  Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, Kindle vs Kobo, plus libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink.
• 847: Actually Useful AI Tools 03.05.2026 1t 14min

  David and Stephen take stock of where AI is actually useful right now. They cover dictation, browsers, agentic workflows, MCP, and Apple Intelligence, plus the real projects each runs today, including email triage and a customer-service robot.
• 846: State of Apple Watch 2026 26.04.2026 1t 29min

  After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve.
• 845: Intentional Technology with Patrick Rhone 19.04.2026 1t 19min

  Patrick Rhone returns. The gang discusses Apple Silicon rewriting the Mac upgrade cycle, the Apple Refurb Store, and minimalist phones.
• 844: Building the Ideal Apple Smart Home 12.04.2026 1t 24min

  A comprehensive look at the state of Apple Smart Home in 2026. David and Stephen share their setups, cover the latest standards, new devices of interest, helpful automations, and how to get started with Apple Home.
• 843: Bear and Glass Teaches Keyboard Control 05.04.2026 1t 19min

  Brett Terpstra and Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack introduce Bear & Glass, their human-focused Mac automation consultancy. Brett shares his ultimate keyboard-driven workflow, previews Marked 3 and BlogBook. Then the gang geeks out on keyboard utilities.
• 842: Bribing the Fiber Guy 29.03.2026 1t 22min

  Stephen and David dig into listener feedback on iCloud security, Dropbox alternatives, AI robot assistants, Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, Claude computer control, and more!
• 841: The Robot Assistant Field Guide 22.03.2026 1t 23min

  David walks through the AI robot assistant he built with Claude Cowork, from file management and email to invoicing and podcast production. Plus, why managed AI agents finally solve the memory and access problems that held chatbots back.
• 840: Finder is More Powerful Than You Think 15.03.2026 1t 28min

  We break down Finder workflows, Hazel automations, Alfred shortcuts, and the systems that keep us organized on macOS.
• 839: Fifty Years of Apple with David Pogue 08.03.2026 1t 25min

  Author and broadcaster David Pogue joins the Mac Power Users to talk about his new book, 50 Years of Apple, and his tech stack.
• 838: iPhone Setup Showdown 01.03.2026 1t 25min

  We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen *may* have inspired David on this one.
• 837: Menu Bar Mayhem 22.02.2026 1t 35min

  David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game.