The guys all have new iPhones and talk about their migration experiences and initial impressions of the new devices. Then, Myke and Stephen tell Federico what he already knew — that the new iPad mini is fantastic. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Discourse : Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Get Con...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 365
iOS and iPadOS 15 are out, as are reviews for the new iPhones and iPads. This week, Federico tells Stephen and Myke what the new iPad mini is like and what Safari extensions they should check out. Mood boards were created along the way. 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, ...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 364
The dust has settled from Apple's iPhone 13 event and a Chairman has emerged from the haze. 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. Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. 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 CON...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 363
Apple will be California Streaming, so the Connected guys are dreaming of sweet, sweet victories in the September '21 Rickies. 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, 2022, and can be used only once. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Mack Weldon : Reinve...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 362
September is here, and that means iPhone and Apple Watch rumors are heating up. Stephen and Myke go through what's new on that front, cover some cool new Mac accessories, share regrets about Nest and kick off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 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 ale...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 361
Myke and Federico pick Connected's weirdest listener, look back at Tim Cook's ten years as CEO of Apple, and talk about Federico's new CMS. 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, 2022, and can be used only once. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 360
The guys mark Relay's 7th birthday by launching the annual Relay FM for St. Jude fundraiser! Then, discussions about Safari 15, 1Password and Federico's switch to Android. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 1...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 359
Instead of just texting him, Myke directs much of his follow-up directly an absent Federico. Then, he and Stephen talk about the latest iPhone 13 rumors and roast each other's Docks. 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, 2022, and can be used only once. Indeed : Get a free $...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 358
Myke is away, so Stephen talks about the Mac Pro and Federico talks about emulating old video games. Also: MagSafe PopSockets, shipping challenges and the future of the Jeremies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Pr...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 357
Myke received his mascot and Federico found another Magsafe wallet. There are even more iPad Mini rumors, and Beta 4 has brought a whole new set of changes to Safari. But don’t worry, the Europeans also want to share some things they love right now. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 356
Myke has questions about the Apple Watch, Stephen holds an unboxing and Federico has a new computer. Then, judging others based on the menu bar of their Mac. 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. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 355
Stephen has to whisper with an accent and Apple has to keep re-thinking Safari 15. Meanwhile, Myke still isn't using MagSafe and Federico's text editor has gone global. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Mack Weldon : Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ad...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 354
A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. An Apple Watch. A Kickstarter. An update. This is not three episodes of Connected. It's one episode, and we call it 88XX BANE. 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. TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Hullo : A simple, natural pillo...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 353
This week, the guys talk about the Big Mail and Mimestream email clients, then move on to the topics of broken Apple Watches, Safari 15 and Apple's new Public Betas. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. 1Blocker : The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Sa...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 352
Myke is pondering emails apps and Federico is not happy with Safari. Also, Day One has been acquired, development continues on Dark Sky, and the boys are excited about Live Text. 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, 2022, and can be used only once. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, ...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 351
This week, Myke, Stephen and Federico gather from across the globe to discuss iPadOS 15 multitasking and some sad Mac news. 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, 2022, and can be used only once. TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Bombas : Give a pai...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 350
WWDC 2021 is underway, and picks made last week must be judged. There will be a winner, a loser and probably some changes to the rules of the game. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Mack Weldon : Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Li...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 349
WWDC is next week, so the boys have gathered their picks for The Rickies, which are now tracked on some amazing websites. As for the picks themselves ... well, buckle up, because things get passionate. 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, 2022, and can be used only once. Sq...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 348
Myke (AKA the tvOS Guy) has a review of the new Apple TV remote and Federico has been pontificating about a new iPod touch. Then, with WWDC fast approaching, the Europeans pick a couple more features they want to see Apple announce. Stephen got stuck with the edit. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Pingdom : Start monitoring your ...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 347
The M1 iPad Pro is here, and Federico walks Stephen and Myke through his review and thoughts on the new device. Then, a lecture on high-resolution audio in light of the recent Apple Music news. It's Federico Mania! 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, 2022, and can be used ...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 346
Federico is attempting to live that Thunderbolt life as Myke starts reviewing apps. Meanwhile, Stephen is the worst. Then, with WWDC a month away, the guys introduce a new segment. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Mack Weldon : Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Get Conn...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 345
There are some amazing websites on the Internet, but nothing can ease the pain brought by iPad mini rumors. Stephen knows about sound, Myke has a new keychain and Federico has a story to tell about Obsidian. 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, 2022, and can be used only on...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 344
Myke explains what admiration means, then the guys talk about what's new in iOS 14.5 before getting into what's going on at Basecamp. Then in a radical change of gears, Federico has to name some emoji and Stephen surprises the guys with some news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no cred...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 343
Apple's Spring Event has come and gone, and now the picks must be graded. Will Stephen remain in power as the Keynote Chairman? Can Myke gain access to both Twitter accounts, or is Federico poised for a comeback? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. StoryWorth : Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first ...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 342
Apple is holding an event next week, so the guys have gathered their picks and are entering the Battlefield of the Ricky. The Keynote Chairman title is on the line. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Mack Weldon : Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Gabi : Get a better insurance. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obl...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 341
Stephen cleans out the Connected inbox, Federico questions the meaning of an idea and Myke checks out a new task manager. Then, a discussion about the ramifications of technology reminding us of painful past events or encounters. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. PDFpen, from Smile : Powerful PDF editing on your Mac. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your fir...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 340
After an explanation on how feedback is best sent, Federico and Myke discuss their thoughts on TickTick, the (potential) future of the music industry, the announcement of WWDC 2021, and whether Connected listeners prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : Powerful PDF editing on your Mac. StoryWorth : Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Privacy : Smarter payments. Get ...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 339
After follow-up about feelings, Ticci explains what's going on with links to previously-made Shortcuts and Stephen marks 20 years of OS X. Then, Myke leads a focus group about the future of Apple in the home and the guys all inspect a task manager that has recently popped up on one of their home screens. 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. U...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 338
Stephen is accused of flip-flopping, while Myke has updated some firmware. Federico has reviewed a new iPad desktop stand and then the three descend into a Round Robin of iPhone features that wouldn't exist if Apple was starting over in 2021. 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. Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Ba...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 337
What's follow-up and what's a topic? Why has Apple chickened out with a change in iOS 14.5? Who wants a new iPad Pro? How many secrets have been kept between the co-hosts? Is this an annoying way to write a show description? 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, 2022, and ca...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 336