This week, Tim Cook is answering to Congress about Apple's App Store policies, and the guys break down his opening statement before getting into what the rest of the year could look like in terms of new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and even Apple TV hardware. 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. Offe...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 305
Stephen is bad at designing polls, Federico has some concerns over the latest iOS 14 betas and apparently Myke likes F1. 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 January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 304
Federico is back from the beach with thoughts about iOS 14's App Library, Stephen has way too many albums in Photos and Myke is going to order some LEGO. All of this is overshadowed by some important news about the show. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Bombas : Super comfortable socks for you and someone in need. Use this link for 20% off. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with ...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 303
With WWDC in the rearview mirror, Stephen and Myke shift their minds to the future and discuss rumors of the upcoming iPhone 12, changes coming with Apple Silicon Macs and macOS Big Sur. 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. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Mint Mobile : Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Links and Sh...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 302
This week, the guys talk with Jenny Chen, an Apple engineer who works on Apple Pencil software, and Stephen Tonna from Apple's product marketing team about what's new in iPad OS 14, including Scribble and the release’s updated design language. Then, Federico, Myke and Stephen discuss the future of both Apple Arcade and iPhone chargers. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 301
WWDC 2020 is underway, so the time has come to judge The Rickies. After a new Chairman is crowned, the guys do a high-level pass on Apple's OS announcements, as well as what's new with Shortcuts. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Cotton Bureau : Shop Graphic Tees, Hoodies, and More. Use CONNECTED10 for 10% off. Miro : The on...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 300
WWDC is next week, so it's time for the boys' annual picks. Will Stephen keep his title? Has Federico put too much hope in iPadOS improvements? Has Myke learned what it takes to be a winner? This and more, including the introduction of Connected Pro for Relay FM members. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: StoryWorth : Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outa...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 299
The guys would be sad that have been replaced by AI, but the results are too funny to be upset. Then, Federico has thoughts about ARM Macs, Myke makes a bet with Stephen and rumors of a new iMac are discussed. 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 January 31, 2021. ExpressVPN : High-Spe...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 298
Myke isn't swayed by the iPad mini faithful, and wonders where Stephen's Apple Pencil went. Then, thoughts on a possible port-less iPhone and what WWDC could bring for macOS. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year. Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code CONNECTED f...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 297
Stephen keeps trying to make #GreenGate a thing, Federico has a new friend and Myke has large lungs. Then, an in-depth conversation about what should come next for Shortcuts. 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 ge...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 296
Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. OpenDoc. watchOS 7. Are you getting it? These are not three separate episodes ... this is one episode, and we're calling it "Another Italian Interjected." 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 transa...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 295
Stephen's iPhone screen is turning green. Myke turns down the opportunity to host a Round Robin of weird WWDC predictions, then Federico tries to answer a Zoom call. Then, a discussion of the rumored AirPods Studio and file formats within DEVONthink. 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 o...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 294
This week, Stephen identifies some adaptors, while Federico is in search of answers and Myke butts in about something else. Then, a discussion of WWDC 2020, and what they guys would like to see in terms of home screen widgets on the iPhone and iPad. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 293
The trio gives a math lesson before follow-up on the Magic Keyboard and iPhone SE. Then, our plans for WWDC. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sanebox : Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. 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 January 31, 2021. StoryWorth : Record your fam...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 292
Myke and Federico share their impressions of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and Stephen reveals the number of items in his collection and the group announces The Hackett Number — the computers-per-capita figure for Stephen's household. 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 occu...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 291
Federico rejects a new iPhone charging solution, Myke opens a new store and Stephen passes a collection basket to add a set of wheels to his Mac Pro. Then, the three talk about the new iPhone SE. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: StoryWorth : Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first purchase. Ooni : Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code CONNECTED for 10% off. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Support ...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 290
This week, Myke talks about a sale on Cinema Displays, then the guys move on discuss Federico's recent iPad article on modularity, the possibilities of widgets in iOS 14 and Stephen's Mac Madness winner and picks. 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 January 31, 2021. Squarespace : Mak...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 289
Mac Madness is down to the final two machines, and Myke explains why it is all Stephen's fault. Then, Federico takes everyone on a tour of high-resolution audio apps for the iPhone and iPad ... which are all wild. Lastly, we check the temperature of the room on Apple's Dark Sky acquisition. 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 alert...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 288
The early reviews of the 2020 iPad Pro and new MacBook Air are in, and Myke treats the group with an unboxing experience. Federico asks the world for help, while Stephen is bringing joy — and pain — to the Mac community. Also, our impressions of iOS 13.4 and some media we're enjoying while being stuck at home. 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 fa...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 287
Apple has announced new iPad Pros with a new keyboard and trackpad case, as well as the addition of cursor support in iOS 13.4. Myke takes it for a spin as Federico waits for his download to finish. Then, a tour of Apple's updated Macs and Stephen's new project, Mac Madness. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Bombas : Super comfortable s...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 286
Federico gives a status report about life in Italy, then Stephen tries to cheer people up by talking about the HomePod. After that fails, Myke tells a story and the gang wade through a sea of iOS 14 rumors, including stories on iMessage, PencilKit, iOS wallpaper apps and more. 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 g...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 285
This week, Federico makes a change, Stephen buys a domain and Myke cancels a future live show, pending Apple's decision on WWDC. 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. Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Sanebox : Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Li...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 284
Myke and Federico discuss the difficulties of connecting HomeKit to the internet, consider better solutions for iPad multitasking, feel disappointment for the Files app, and see what their boy Buffet is up to. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. 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...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 283
Stephen shares a prepared statement. Myke suggests some games and Federico envisions a March iPad Pro event. Also: more Qi chargers have come on the market and a discussion about the HomePod's future. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Sanebox : Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support C...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 282
Stephen and Myke launch new careers as iPhone designers and Federico keeps refreshing Apple Music. Also: Swift Playgrounds on the Mac, Apple News+ and a few things we are currently enjoying. 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. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Setapp,...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 281
This week, most of the show document got shredded as a bunch of breaking news took place during recording. iOS 13.4 is bringing a bunch of changes, Mac Catalyst could become more useful and universal apps are coming to the Mac. When not breaking news, Federico shares a sad story, Myke reads a tweet about bread and Stephen struggles with how to edit the episode. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant a...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 280
This week, the gang reflects on the iPad 10th's birthday, complains about Google AMP and then reviews Fantastical 3. 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 January 31, 2021. TextExpander, from Smile : Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year. Booz Alle...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 279
This week, Phillr gets an update, iCloud encryption is in the news and Federico shows off his home screens. Also: rumors of a new Smart Keyboard, the possibility of Apple making its own podcasts and a bunch of creepy — yet soothing — whispering. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Direct Mail : Create and send great lo...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 278
After working out what the award should be for the two Chairman spots, the boys ponder the future of the iPad Pro's accessories and the holes on the back of the rack-mounted Mac Pro. Then, Myke provides a tour of CES. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Bombas : Super comfortable socks. Use this link for 20% off. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Links and ...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 277
The boys kick off 2020 with a lot of follow-up including clarifying what being a Chairman means, a challenge for the Upgradies and a debate about the iPad Air, then conversations about LaunchCuts and Twitter's iPad app. 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 January 31 2021. Squarespace ...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 276
