Federico, Myke and Stephen review their predictions for 2019 and a new Chairman is named before everyone makes their choices for 2020, including the Risky Picks. Also, one of them gets a very special delivery during the show. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Booz Allen : Join a forward-looking team backed by a century of experience and fuelled by collaboration. Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Hover : Make a name f...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 275
2019 was a wild year, complete with the death of AirPower, the announcement of iPadOS, the release of the iPhone 11 and the return of the Mac Pro. This week, Stephen, Federico and Myke revisit the headlines that made this year so hectic. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an ou...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 274
Stephen and Myke are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the new Mac Pro, then Federico reflects on the 5th anniversary of Shortcuts. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Bombas : Super comfortable socks. Be a holiday gifting-ninja. Use this link for 20% off. Guest Starring: John...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 273
Apple is handing out awards, and Myke is dealing with the fallout of his TV purchase. Stephen is aware that musicians exist and Federico wants all the 2020 rumors to be true. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on June 3...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 272
There are a lot of iPhone cases to talk about, as well as new information about HomeKit Secure Video and Deep Fusion. One of us bought a TV, but no one here is ordering a Cybertruck. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 271
Federico and Stephen each attempted to use HomeKit Secure Video, and it didn't go well. Myke is excited about a new folding phone, and the whole crew orders iPhone 11 Pro battery cases before solving many mysteries presented in photos of Apple's new Mac Pro factory. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Freshbooks :...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 270
There's a new MacBook Pro in town, bringing with it an updated design and a new keyboard, and Apple's rumored AR glasses make everyone feel old. Myke is crowned the Popsocket Enthusiast, Stephen gets an email and Federico explains Toolbox Pro. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on June ...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 269
Federico is joined by a better Hackett to talk about Apple's range of earbuds, then Stephen butts in to discuss Adobe's big week and what Apple should do in the wake of iOS 13 and macOS Catalina's buggy releases. Then, they fire the spoiler horn and review "The Morning Show" and "For All Mankind." This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Moo : Custom business printing and design. Save 15%. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. A...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 268
Federico and Myke break down the new features of iOS 13.2 and watchOS 6.1, before giving their first impressions on the AirPods Pro. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Freshbooks : Online invoicing m...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 267
Stephen got into an eBay bidding war with someone he knows and Federico helps his friends with Catalina, before coming clean about his new iPhone case. The group also considers Apple's expanding line of audio products and Myke reviews the iMac Pro. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transacti...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 266
Apple has revealed its new emoji set, so it is time for Federico to guess their names as Stephen and Myke listen and keep score. After that, Myke shares his thoughts about his Galaxy Fold. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay F...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 265
Federico has iCloud issues and Myke has a new phone, but no new computer. Stephen has reviewed macOS Catalina. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Bombas : Refresh your sock drawer. Use this link for 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Our apologies for the audio issues in the first third of the show this week. The power company at fault has been chasti...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 264
This week, Stephen tells a story about his Apple Watch accomplice, Myke reviews tvOS 13 and Federico explains how Deep Fusion and Capture Outside the Frame work. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Care/of : Personalized vitamins, protein and more, delivered to your door. Use ‘connected’ for 25% off. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected ...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 263
There's a lot going on: new iPhones, the new Apple Watch, iOS 13.1, Shortcuts updates and more. That's not to mention the Galaxy Fold, iCloud woes and whatever Amazon has announced. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. TextExpander, from Smile : Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off w...
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 262
The Big Tall Italian Boy is gone, but Stephen and Myke are together in person to review the iPhone XS on its way out the door, discuss reviews of the new iPhones and the Apple Watch Series 5. Then, they explore Apple Arcade and share what they've been playing. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. Freshbooks : Online i...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 261
This week, a new Chairman Ricky is named victorious and Apple's new products are discussed, as are the leaks concerning the company's AR headset plans. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Fres...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 260
Myke, Federico and Stephen complete their annual tradition of making predictions before Apple's iPhone event, this time with a new name: The Rickies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Away : Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code connected. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Join Relay FM in ...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 259
Federico's back just in time for Apple to release the first beta of iOS 13.1 He, Stephen and Myke get into what this could mean for Apple's upcoming busy season before discussing the changes Apple has made to its Siri grading program. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. DoorDash : Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Ge...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 258
Live in San Francisco, Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell and nearly 20 other Relay FM hosts to celebrate the network's 5th anniversary by playing a game of Family Feud, with answers provided by over 3,000 podcast listeners. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. TextExpander...
Aug 23, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 257
After Myke breaks the news about his back, he and Stephen undertake their annual tradition of #RelayQA. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. DoorDash : Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order. PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on th...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 256
Federico is just a pile of recurring automations now, so Myke and Stephen discuss the rollout of Apple Card and the macOS bounty program, before a dive into FileMaker's history and recent rebranding and a discussion of moving on from the Apple Watch. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Care/of : Personalized vitamins, ...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 255
Stephen is back from repairing Macs and ruined the intro. Federico explains what's going on with iOS 13 Beta 5, and Myke is excited about the second coming of the Galaxy Fold. Then, the guys discuss Apple's Q3 results. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Bombas : The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Re...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 254
Federico and Myke are interested in expanding their smart home devices, wondering if Apple will buy a chunk of Intel, and considering the possible new features of the iPhone 11. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. TextExpander, from Smile : Give your productivity a boost with TextE...
Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 253
Federico has concerns about dummy units of the next iPhone. Stephen is troubled by the icon used for Software Update in macOS. Both of them receive a visit from a mystic being named Myke. Oh, and it's World Emoji Day! This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Hover : Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Moo : Custom business printing and design. Save 25...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 252
Myke has a story about the beach, Federico has a plan for NFC stickers, and Stephen has some thoughts on this week's MacBook news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Astropad Studio : Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with a 30-day free trial. ButcherBox : Thoughtfully sourced meat delivered directly to your door. Get free bacon for life. Links and Show...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 251
Federico reminds everyone that it's okay to not have strong feelings about Jony Ive leaving Apple, while Stephen feels tempted by iOS 13. Meanwhile, Eddy Cue talks about rumors of Tim Cook meddling with Apple TV+ scripts and Project Catalyst continues to make news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Away : Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo co...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 250
Myke resumes his role as the tvOS guy and Federico's Memoji have all been killed. Apple's Public Betas have arrived, as have new rumors of a future small iPhone. Stephen preaches the good news of Carbon. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: KiwiCo : Change the way your kid plays, with KiwiCo! Get your first crate free! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 249
Federico and Stephen are joined by David Sparks to talk about the state of Apple's current betas, the updated Files and Shortcuts apps and the ever-growing system of rules that form Connected's drafts. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Bombas : The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off. PDFpen 11, from Smile : Your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac Guest Starring: David Sparks Links and ...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 248
With the dust settling from WWDC, the boys go through Apple’s major platforms and talk about what they are excited about seeing in these releases. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hover : Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code CONNECTED at checkout for 10% off. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Squarespace : Make your next mo...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 247
Live from WWDC in San Jose, Federico, Myke and Stephen review their WWDC predictions and prizes are awarded after an intervention. Then, iPadOS, Shortcuts and the Mac Pro are discussed before Federico's surprise is unveiled for the world to see. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Astropad Studio : Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. MacStadium : Get two months for the price of one on a Mac mini subscription. Instabug : The Most Comprehensive Feedback Platform for Mobile A...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 246
