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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stephen, Myke and Federico all have desks, and they all have opinions. Today, those things collide.
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.
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.
Myke has questions about the Mac Studio, Federico was right about Workflow and Stephen has some suggestions for the Bill of Rickies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Like, what even *is* an episode description?
After talking about pen podcasts and the biting lip emoji, Federico, Myke and Stephen give each other a tour of their smart home setups.
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!
Federico was featured in the App Store, Federico shipped an Obsidian plugin and Federico has questions about Elgato's new foot pedal.
This week, the guys offer up their iPad home screens for roasting after the unboxing of the year.
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.
It's a new dawn It's a new day There's a new Chairman For us And we're feeling good
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Everyone is bad at setting up their iPhones.
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.
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.
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.