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Connected

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Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.

Episodes

397: Tier of Shame

To mark the death of the iPod touch, the guys gather around a shared browser window and rank iPods. Also on the docket: iPadOS 15, iPhone repairs and Jony Ive's pen.

May 11, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 397

396: The Royal Nobody

Apple has shared more details about its live WWDC event next month and 1Password 8 has arrived on the Mac. After those topics, the guys perform an exit interview for iOS 15.

May 04, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 396

395: The Sand Bucket Challenge

This week, the guys revisit Apple Watch charging and trading in devices before jumping into Apple's new Self Service Repair program and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.

Apr 27, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 395

394: At the Intersection of This and This

This week on the show, Myke is having a bad time, Stephen wants to meet a robot and Federico has an exciting new trail to blaze.

Apr 20, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 394

393: Roast my Desk

Stephen, Myke and Federico all have desks, and they all have opinions. Today, those things collide.

Apr 13, 20222 hr 45 minEp. 393

392: That Looming Threat of an Identity Crisis

Some much-loved follow-up is discussed, as are the WWDC 2022 and Automation April announcements. Then, 2017's Mac Roundtable is revisited and the guys design some new AirPods for Apple.

Apr 06, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 392

391: The Pleasure Stops Here

This week: clarification about Apple charging more for specific colors on their products, Markdown in Google Docs, the death of Touch ID and a fresh start for the Bill of Rickies.

Mar 30, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 391

390: The Permanence of Objects

Myke has questions about the Mac Studio, Federico was right about Workflow and Stephen has some suggestions for the Bill of Rickies.

Mar 23, 20222 hr 54 minEp. 390

389: There's No Shoe Here

After discussing the new features enabled by iOS 15.4, the Europeans tackle the questions raised by Federico's iPad Air review, what Apple's 'Studio' brand could extend to, and hands-on impressions of the Steam Deck.

Mar 17, 20222 hr 46 minEp. 389

388: I'm a Creative Fountain

Apple has announced updates to the iPad Air and several iPhones, then launched an entirely new desktop Mac with an accompanying display. As a result, a new Keynote Chairman must be named.

Mar 09, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 388

387: The Rickies (March 2022)

Apple is holding an event on March 8, so the guys have scrambled to put together a list of top-tier picks for this edition of the Keynote Rickies.

Mar 02, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 387

386: Laptops? Too Complicated!

After blindly obeying a website written by someone else, Myke, Federico and Stephen dream up a new vision for the iPod touch, discuss Safari’s fading marketshare and wonder what foldable devices Apple could be working on.

Feb 23, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 386

384: A Very Well-Known Ophthalmologist

After talking about pen podcasts and the biting lip emoji, Federico, Myke and Stephen give each other a tour of their smart home setups.

Feb 09, 20222 hr 35 minEp. 384

383: The Jeremies (February 2022)

Before Federico guesses the names of this year's new emoji, the guys talk about Apple's recent betas and deal with some follow-up. Pour a glass of bean juice and enjoy!

Feb 03, 20222 hr 51 minEp. 383

382: It Does the Nib Nib

Federico was featured in the App Store, Federico shipped an Obsidian plugin and Federico has questions about Elgato's new foot pedal.

Jan 26, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 382

381: Roast my iPad Home Screen

This week, the guys offer up their iPad home screens for roasting after the unboxing of the year.

Jan 20, 20222 hr 46 minEp. 381

380: Light, Fog, Aroma

The iPhone was announced 15 years ago. After the hosts recover from that shocking news, they talk briefly about the 2007 keynote, then move on to discuss some CES news. iOS 15's Photos widget and shameless Wordle clones are also discussed.

Jan 12, 20222 hr 35 minEp. 380

378: 2021 Year in Review: We Are Your Family

2021 is over, but we've got one last episode before the year ends for good. Let Federico, Myke and Stephen guide you through the last 12 months of Apple-focused tech news.

Dec 29, 20212 hr 52 minEp. 378

377: Connected Café 🍕🍺

It's time for our annual Christmas gift exchange round-robin, and then the boys get down to business with some competitive picks about what will happen in 2022. All that's followed by a game of 20 Questions, with the questions supplied by Connected listeners! Happy holidays to everyone.

Dec 22, 20212 hr 37 minEp. 377

376: The Jape That Went Too Far

Myke has returned from vacation, armed with follow-up and listener questions. Meanwhile, Federico wanted the group to share some life lessons and Stephen has posted a video of the PodCabin.

Dec 16, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 376

375: Scatter My Content to The Sea

Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the future of Craft and note-taking apps in general. The next wave of Apple silicon Macs is also discussed, as are vintage products the company should bring back with a modern twist.

Dec 08, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 375

374: Myke's Advocate

Myke is on vacation, so Federico and Stephen are finally free to talk about the Mac and AirPower. Then, a Q&A session for the ages.

Dec 01, 20212 hr 41 minEp. 374

373: ★★★★★: How Dare You?!

Federico and Myke are joined by alternating members of the Hackett family. Beats are reviewed and thanks are given. (Please rate and review the show.)

Nov 24, 20212 hr 42 minEp. 373

372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New?

There's a new version of iOS 15 right around the corner, Apple has announced a new self-service repair program and Twitter is up to ... stuff.

Nov 17, 20211 hr 20 minEp. 372

370: MacBook Venti

The guys are joined by One True John to talk about life midway through the Apple silicon transition, how Shortcuts for the Mac is shaping up and how our moms feel about our media appearances.

Nov 03, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 370

369: MagTricky.com

This week on the show: impressions of the AirPods 3 and new MacBook Pro, a review of macOS Monterey and a breakthrough new magnetic product for listeners to track the Connected Chairmen.

Oct 27, 20212 hr 33 minEp. 369

368: Eaten by the Italian Post Office

Myke, Federico and Stephen sit down to score their "Unleashed" picks ... and unbox something amazing. Then, a special bonus segment featuring some very surprising coin flips.

Oct 20, 20212 hr 41 minEp. 368