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  MacVoices #26270: Live! - Apple's AI Photo Editing, Rosetta's End, Apple Watch Pairing 02.10.2026 26min

  Whether Apple Watch can pair with multiple iPhones, the storage demands of Apple Intelligence, and preparing Macs for the end of Rosetta support kick off this discussion. Other topics include whether expensive phones need cases, AI photo editing versus Photoshop, Pixelmator Pro as an Adobe alternative, and what Adobe's acquisition of Topaz Labs means for  users.  The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea.  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: Links: Apple Intelligence is taking up to 30GB (or more) on some Macs running macOS 27 https://appleworld.today/2026/09/apple-intelligence-it-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 https://appleworld.today/2026/09/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! https://www.macworld.com/article/3127386/your-1500-iphone-18-pro-max-doesnt-need-a-case-honest.html AirTag stalking victim says iPhone didn't warn her, so she's suing Apple https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/23/airtag-stalking-victim-says-iphone-didnt-warn-her-so-shes-suing-apple?utm_source=rss Apple vs. Adobe: How does iOS 27's AI photo editing compare to Photoshop? - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/24/apple-vs-adobe-how-does-ios-27s-ai-photo-editing-compare-to-photoshop/ Adobe completes acquisition of Topaz Labs, bringing Emmy Award-winning AI enhancement capabilities to Adobe's creative ecosystem https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2026/09/23/adobe-completes-acquisition-of-topaz-labs Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26269: MacVoices Update 2026-09 01.10.2026 8min

  September brought a return to a more normal schedule for TV+ Talk,, a new Foreshadowing Tech exploring science fiction's influence on real-world communication devices, and several website improvements. Chuck highlights new subscription, contributor, and social media pages, discusses continuing coverage of AI, Apple Intelligence, hardware and software, and provides the monthly Support Report.  Show Notes: MacVoices Subscribe page: http://macvoices.com/subscribe MacVoices Social page: http://macvoices.com/social MacVoices Live! Panel page: http://macvoices.com/macvoices-live-panel Chapters: 00:00 September 2026 Update 00:40 A Busy Month and the Return From Summer 00:52 Foreshadowing Tech and Science Fiction's Influence 01:42 A New Central Subscription Page 02:11 Website Updates and Centralized Information 03:05 A New Social Media Page 04:28 September Guests and Discussions 04:37 AI and Apple Intelligence Remain Major Topics 04:51 Hardware, Software, and Tech News Coverage 05:27 The Monthly Support Report 06:34 Patreon and Ways to Support the Show 06:53 Sponsors and Affiliate Support 07:42 Why Sponsor Recommendations Matter 07:50 Wrapping Up the September Update 08:20 Patreon and One-Time Support Options Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26268: Live! - Ecamm Creator Camp Report, iPhone Duo for Lefties, and AT&T's Handoff Decision 30.09.2026 26min

  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 https://originhq.com/macvoices. 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 https://appleworld.today/2026/09/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 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/23/base-mac-mini-still-has-slower-storage-than-any-other-configuration?utm_source=rss iPhone Duo video shows left-handed use for new model - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/25/iphone-duo-video-shows-left-handed-use-for-new-model/ AT&T Responds to iOS 27's New iPhone Handoff Feature https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/23/att-on-ios-27-iphone-handoff/ AT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/23/att-iphone-handoff-support/ Two iPhones? In This Economy? Explaining iPhone Handoff by Glenn Fleishman https://tidbits.com/2026/09/16/two-iphones-in-this-economy-explaining-iphone-handoff/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26267: Cloud Storage Isn't Backup and Evaluating Googlebooks 29.09.2026 35min

  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 https://originhq.com/macvoices. 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 https://www.mactrast.com/2026/09/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 https://www.engadget.com/2263649/googlebooks-a-laptop-that-works-better-with-your-android-phone/   Transform Chrome's new tab page into the ultimate bookmark launchpad – Fast Company https://www.fastcompany.com/91593352/chrome-new-tab-bookmarks   FTC Finalizes Order Settling Allegations that GM and OnStar Collected and Sold Geolocation Data Without Consumers' Informed Consent | Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/01/ftc-finalizes-order-settling-allegations-gm-onstar-collected-sold-geolocation-data-without-consumers   Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/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: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26266: Live! - Siri Gets Smarter, Tim Cook's New Role, Woz's Merch Store 29.09.2026 26min

  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 https://originhq.com/macvoices. 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 https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/here-are-100-things-siri-ai-can-do-on-your-iphone/   The word Steve Jobs wouldn't let us say—and how it built Apple's most loyal customers https://www.fastcompany.com/91569739/the-word-steve-jobs-wouldnt-let-us-say-and-how-it-built-apples-most-loyal-customers-steve-jobs-apple-marketing-strategy A Woz merch store is the most surprising launch this month – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/a-woz-merch-store-is-the-most-surprising-launch-this-month/   Apple leads the global true wireless stereo market with 20.5% market share https://appleworld.today/2026/09/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 https://appleworld.today/2026/09/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 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/21/gm-stance-on-apple-carplay/   Tim Cook keeping John Ternus away from controversy by attending White House dinner https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/tim-cook-keeping-john-ternus-away-from-controversy-by-attending-white-house-dinner/   Tim Cook to Attend White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/16/tim-cook-state-dinner-xi-jinping/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26265: Live! - Apple Vision Pro's Future, iPhone Battery Limits, and RAID 6 25.09.2026 27min

  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 store.macvoices.com. 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 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/21/apple-shares-hit-record-high-after-iphone-duo-and-siri-ai-success?utm_source=rss   John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/21/john-ternus-just-gave-the-best-defense-yet-for-vision-pro/   Apple adds mode to temporarily limit the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery for shipping – Six Colors https://sixcolors.com/link/2026/09/apple-adds-mode-to-temporarily-limit-the-iphone-18-pro-max-battery-for-shipping/   SoftRAID 9 adds RAID 6 for macOS 27 owners only https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/softraid-9-adds-raid-6-for-macos-27-owners-only?utm_source=rss Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26264: Live! - Smart TV Privacy, Copilot Frustrations, Star Trek's Tech Legacy 25.09.2026 26min

  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 Patreon.com/macvoices. 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 https://www.theverge.com/tech/991190/lg-tv-spying-standby-recording-wi-fi-scanning-gamers-nexus Microsoft naming conventions are getting an AI makeover—and they sound very sci-fi https://www.fastcompany.com/91601582/microsoft-org-chart-getting-ai-makeover-sounds-very-sci-fi Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26263: Live! - Smartphone Bans, Teaching with AI, Smart Home Hubs 23.09.2026 25min

  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 TakeControlBooks.com 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 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/02/hobby-lobby-stealthily-adds-support-for-apple-pay?utm_source=rss More schools are banning cell phones. The academic benefits haven't materialized https://www.fastcompany.com/91600222/more-schools-are-banning-cell-phones-the-academic-benefits-havent-materialized The largest school system in the U.S. just banned AI for students through 8th grade https://www.fastcompany.com/91601432/largest-school-system-u-s-just-banned-ai-students-through-8th-grade Anker's MindBase is a smart home hub, NAS and security guard https://www.engadget.com/2249482/anker-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: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26262: Live! - How-To Articles Flood and Intel Mac App Support 22.09.2026 27min

  It happens every time: Just before major OS releases, the tech web is flooded with how-to and tips articles. The MacVoices Live! panel looks at why and how you can benefit, including how that flood can offer guidance when new operating systems arrive. The discussion then turns to the Mac App Store allowing developers to drop Intel Mac support, what that actually means for older machines, and how Intel Macs remain useful.  This panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, and Jim Rea. This MacVoices is supported by our new MacVoices series, Foreshadowing Tech, that examines the effect of media depictions of tech and tech culture on real-world tech, and how real-world has affected technology depictions in the media. Check it out at http://macvoices.com/foreshadowingtech. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Apple News Lull Begins 04:16 Tips Fill the Apple Gap 11:16 Intel Support Debate 16:50 Rosetta and Universal Apps 20:32 Intel Macs Still Around 24:38 App Tracking Lawsuit Links: Mac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/01/mac-app-store-intel-mac-support/ Apple sued over App Tracking Transparency in $2.7 billion class action https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/03/apple-sued-over-app-tracking-transparency-in-27-billion-class-action?utm_source=rss Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26261: Live! - CarPlay and AI, Apple Rethinks Training Data, and WordPress Drama 21.09.2026 39min

  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 Patreon.com/macvoices. 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 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/10/apple-watch-siri-recap/ Apple Shortcuts Used to Be Weird and Confusing. Now It's the Best Way to Use Your iPhone. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/apple-shortcuts-guide/   Apple has altered course on using customer data to train its AI https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/14/apple-has-altered-course-on-using-customer-data-to-train-its-ai?utm_source=rss CarPlay now works with six major AI chatbot apps, leaving one key holdout – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/11/microsoft-copilot-joins-carplay-leaving-gemini-as-the-biggest-holdout/ GM caves, CarPlay won't be cut from gas-powered vehicles https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/15/gm-caves-carplay-wont-be-cut-from-gas-powered-vehicles   Apple's iPhone Handoff feature will cost you $5 a month on T-Mobile – Engadget https://www.engadget.com/2255731/apple-iphone-handoff-5-a-month-on-t-mobile/ Automattic says Mullenweg is CEO again after three days https://thenextweb.com/news/automattic-mullenweg-reinstated-ceo-board-leave-of-absence 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 https://www.techmeme.com/260910/p18#a260910p18 Ferrari on Miro acquisition: 'no small responsibility' https://thenextweb.com/news/bending-spoons-miro-acquisition-1-355bn Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26260: Live! - AppleCare One Family Plan Calculus and Demand for CarPlay Wins 18.09.2026 34min

  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 Patreon.com/macvoices. 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 https://www.macrumors.com/guide/macos-golden-gate-10-features-2/ AppleCare One Family Launches at $49.99 Per Month https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/14/applecare-one-family-launches/ GM caves, CarPlay won't be cut from gas-powered vehicles https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/15/gm-caves-carplay-wont-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: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26259: TV+ Talk - Ted Lasso Returns, Women's Football, Silo, and Apple TV Catalog Expansion 17.09.2026 37min

  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 Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Ted Lasso, Women's Football, Silo, and Apple TV00:55 Apple's Latest Announcements01:17 The iPhone Duo and Watching Video on the Go03:27 The iPhone Duo's Price and Screen-Time Question04:29 Could the iPhone Duo Replace an iPad mini?05:36 Streaming and Traveling With the iPhone Duo07:00 The New AirPods Lineup08:30 AirPods Pro vs. the Standard AirPods10:28 Ted Lasso Returns11:11 First Impressions of the New Season12:33 Bringing Women's Football Into Ted Lasso12:57 ACL Injuries and the Realities of Women's Football14:09 Avoiding the Pitfalls of the New Storyline14:59 Men's vs. Women's Football and Media Attention15:48 Ted's Return From Kansas City17:18 The Opening Sequence and Ted's Post-Coaching Life21:20 Callbacks to Earlier Ted Lasso Seasons21:51 Why the New Season Works23:05 Can New Viewers Start With This Season?24:49 Moving Between Men's and Women's Football27:48 The Lasso Family Dynamic29:39 Portraying Women Players and Team Relationships31:21 Familiar Characters and Possible Cameos31:41 Silo Season 332:36 The Quality and Quantity of Apple TV Content32:59 Apple TV Adds Non-Original Movies34:16 Live Sports, Baseball, and MLS34:42 Baseball on Apple Vision Pro35:25 Wrapping 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreonhttp://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:http://macvoices.com Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoinerhttp://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunesVideo in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26258: Live! - iOS 27 First Impressions and the Apple Watch Live Rewind Debate 16.09.2026 33min

  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 http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES 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 https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/14/here-are-the-requirements-to-get-siri-ai-in-ios-27/ You Can't Use Apple Watch's Live Rewind Secretly, Apple Says https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/10/apple-watch-live-rewind/ macOS Golden Gate: 10 Features to Try First https://www.macrumors.com/guide/macos-golden-gate-10-features-2/ Apple Explains What Happens to Conversations Siri Recap Hears https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/10/apple-watch-siri-recap/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26257: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence (2) 15.09.2026 27min

  Take Control Books 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 http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES 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 https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/ios-27-ipados-27/ Take Control of Siri AI ad Apple Intelligence by Joe Kissell https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/siri-ai/ Take Control of Golden Gate by Joe Kissell https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/golden-gate/ Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, 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, JoeKissell.com, on Bluesky, and Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26255: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple's New Operating Systems (1) 13.09.2026 26min

  Joe Kissell discusses a new approach to Take Control Books's coverage of Apple's latest operating systems, including separate books for macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, plus a cross-platform guide to Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. 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 http://clnmy.com/MACVOICES 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 https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/ios-27-ipados-27/ Take Control of Siri AI ad Apple Intelligence by Joe Kissell https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/siri-ai/ Take Control of Golden Gate by Joe Kissell https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/golden-gate/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26254: Live! - More on Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event (2) 11.09.2026 50min

  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 store.macvoices.com. 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 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/09/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: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26253: Live! - Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event (1) 10.09.2026 42min

  Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event sparks a lively debate over the new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The panel weighs the Duo's foldable design, large display, durability, price, and potential to replace an iPad against the iPhone Pro Max's camera improvements. From immediate buying decisions to first-generation caution, everyone has a different take on Apple's latest hardware. (Part 1) Panel members include: Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Web Bixby, and Jeff Gamet.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, 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 Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Apple's Surprise and Shine Event Reactions 01:15 Meet the Panel and Their Buying Plans 02:30 The iPhone Duo Takes Center Stage 03:15 Apple's Approach to the Foldable Phone 04:20 Trade-In Value Makes the Duo More Appealing 05:05 iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone Duo 06:10 Questions About Apple's New Modem 07:05 Are the Pro Max Improvements Compelling Enough? 08:00 Could the Duo Replace an iPad? 09:15 First-Generation Hardware Concerns 10:15 Hands-On Impressions of the Duo Display 11:10 iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Improvements 12:00 The $2,000 Duo Buying Decision Links: Samsung Mocks iPhone Duo https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/09/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: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26252: Live! - Tim Cook, John Ternus, and Apple's Changing of the Guard 09.09.2026 33min

  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. http://macvoices.com/newsletter 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 https://www.apple.com/community-letter-from-tim/   Read John Ternus's full memo to Apple employees on his first day as CEO https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/01/read-new-apple-ceo-john-ternuss-full-memo-to-employees/   Tim Cook's Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses https://www.theverge.com/tech/987043/tim-cook-biggest-wins-misses   Farewell, Tim Cook: An era-defining CEO who hung on too long https://www.macworld.com/article/3218782/farewell-tim-cook-an-era-defining-ceo-who-hung-on-too-long.html   Apple's Phil Schiller hands over App Store and Events to Eddy Cue https://thenextweb.com/news/phil-schiller-steps-down-app-store-events-dma-europe Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26251: Foreshadowing Tech - When Science Fiction Becomes Communication Reality (2) 08.09.2026 29min

  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 Patreon.com/macvoices. 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: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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  MacVoices #26250: Foreshadowing Tech - The Fictional Constructs That Inspired Real-World Communication Technologies (1) 07.09.2026 35min

  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 macvoices.com/category/tv-talk 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: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss