Charlotte Henry of The Addition helps us understand the implications of the Apple Music-Super Bowl halftime show deal, not just from the the promotional value aspect, but also from the leverage it may give Apple in negotiating for other NFL options. One performer is (allegedly) confirmed…who else might we see, and who is that halftime show for, anyway? This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can help you securely sc...
Oct 04, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22202
David Ginsburg , Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith finish off this MacVoices Live! conversation the end of the software update publicity discussion, taking a look at Warren Buffett buying into Apple in an even bigger way, and covering why YouTube getting into podcasts, even in a simple fashion, is a pretty big deal. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Kolide is a fleet visibility solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux that can h...
Oct 03, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22201
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg , Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith wraps up their heated Google Photos debate before catching up on a number of other items, including flesh-tone Beats Fit Pro earphones, discussing why Apple's prompt response to security is a good thing (contrary to what some headlines would have you believe), and deep dive into the state of some of Apple's development tools. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is support...
Sep 30, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22200
In a catch-up edition of MacVoices Live!, the panel of David Ginsburg , Jim Rea, Warren Sklar, Mark Fuccio, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith discuss things that your iPhone has replaced, as well as functions, services, and activities that it has facilitated or enabled. Then, a debate over how Google handled a violation of their CSAM guidelines and the resulting denial of services to a user draws both disagreements and fire. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. F...
Sep 28, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22198
In the September Update, Chuck's solicits feedback on a possible new MacVoices connection, guests, likes, and dislikes, and delivers the month's Support Report. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://w...
Sep 28, 2022•5 min•Season 2022Ep. 22198
As we wrap up our look at the iPhones 14 and iOS 16, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Mark Fuccio zoom out to 30,000 feet to talk about how the new hardware and software advance the Apple ecosystem for user interaction, information delivery, and overall usefulness. (Part 3) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22197.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who ta...
Sep 27, 2022•32 min•Season 2022Ep. 22197
Our MacVoices Live! conversation about Apple's latest announcements continues as the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Mark Fuccio discuss the Dynamic Island, what it currently does, and what it will do once developers have a chance to integrate it into their apps. Overall performance of the iPhone 14, the camera improvements, the Lock Screen widgets are all up for discussion. (Part 2) This edition of Ma...
Sep 26, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22196
Who got new Apple gear and new software? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Mark Fuccio have a MacVoices Live! discussion about their first experiences with both iPhones 14 and iOS 16. Initial bugs, favorite features and the Dynamic Island all go under the microscope. (Part 1) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22195.mp3[/embed] MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions toda...
Sep 23, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22195
Are you among new iPhone owners, or have one on order? Contemplating a new purchase? In this episode of Select Tech, Chuck identifies some essential gear choices to help protect your new device, and get the most out of it. Characteristics of cases, easy-to-install screen protectors, and various options for portable power are included. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22194.mp3[/embed] MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/mac...
Sep 22, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22194
Josh Centers has published Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 for Take Control Books, just in time for you to find out all about the new versions of Apple's mobile operating systems. Josh talks about some of the bugs that have cropped up since the release, such as the "vibrating camera" issue with the new iPhones 14, the "copy and paste bug" that potentially affects all iOS 16 installs, and more. Some of the new features are among Josh's favorites, and he talks about lock screen customization,...
Sep 21, 2022•50 min•Season 2022Ep. 22193
The Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group is back after a pandemic-induced hiatus, and Mike Horton has everything you need to know about the return. Mike talks about what precautions are in place to protect attendees, and why some of those are beyond his control. We also talk about the scheduled presentations that include cloud-based editing, editing education, and more. Oh yes, and a raffle. In-person networking has been a hallmark of LACPUG meetings; Mike talks about why this is still the case, ...
Sep 21, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22192
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner wrap up their virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh Users Group audience with a question and answer session that spanned topics from Apple's "Far Out" event to AR, VR, and beyond. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Rogue Amoeba. Audio tools for everyone. Visit MacAudio.com to take 20% off orders for the month of September. Show Notes: Guests: Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network . He has written numerous books,...
Sep 19, 2022•40 min•Season 2022Ep. 22191
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner continue their discussion in front of a virtual Long Island Macintosh Users Group audience about the "Far Out" announcements. The discussion picks up in the middle of the Apple Watch part of the conversation. Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple Watch Ultra? Who is the Ultra for? Who is it competing with? Adam also talks about the new AirPods Pro, and starts a Q&A session with the audience. (Part 2) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22190.mp3[/embed] This ed...
Sep 16, 2022•39 min•Season 2022Ep. 22190
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner made a virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh Users Group just a few days after Apple's "Far Out" event to review and analyze the announcements. Adam talks about why people upgrade based on "change my life" features, reveals what he thinks was the most important announcements, and delivers his thoughts on Dynamic Island. We also talked about the new 48-megapixel camera for the iPhone 14 Pro models, SIM trays, the lack of USB-C, Crash Detection on the iPhone, and m...
Sep 15, 2022•39 min•Season 2022Ep. 22189
Joe Kissell continues the discussion of the next version of macOS and his new Take Control book, Take Control of Ventura . Joe covers some of the features he likes, some of the ones he is passing on, why upgrading to Ventura isn't the major event that some past upgrades have been. Joe also outlines how you can keep up with everything Take Control is doing, including when what books are getting updated and what projects they are working on. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolid...
Sep 14, 2022•26 min•Season 2022Ep. 22188
Joe Kissell is back to talk about this latest Take Control book, Take Control of Ventura . Joe provides his thoughts on the upcoming version of macOS, why it won't be as big as change as some past versions, and what you need to look out for when you do the upgrade. (Part 1) embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22187.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. Try Kolide with ...
Sep 13, 2022•27 min•Season 2022Ep. 22187
An extra-large MacVoices Live! panel finishes up an extra-long session discussing the announcements from Apple's "Far Out" event. This time, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Derek Miley, Brittany Smith, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Andrew Orr cover the audio and non-audio features of the new version of AirPods Pro, debate whether all the ports will ever be removed from the iPhone, and why it didn't happen this time around. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is sup...
Sep 12, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22186
The discussion of Apple's "Far Out" event announcements continued as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Derek Miley, Brittany Smith, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Andrew Orr finished up with some final thoughts on the iPhones 14, then turned their attention to the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. Who are they for, who will buy them, and what are the important new features? Health, cycle tracking, and safety are all at the top of the list. (Part 2) This edi...
Sep 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2022Ep. 22185
Hours after Apple's "Far Out" event wrapped, a mega-panel convened on MacVoices Live! to discuss and debate the announcements. The iPhone 14 and its variations were up first as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Derek Miley, Brittany Smith, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont, Patrice Brend'Amour, and Andrew Orr dug deep into the iPhone 14, with the A16 Bionic Chip, Display Island, and improved camera and stabilization catching their interest. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Koli...
Sep 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2022Ep. 22184
This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the framed technology display pieces from GRID Studios . Chuck reviews the sample iPhone X frame as an example of how the GRID shows off the components of a device in an attractive presentation for any Apple or technology enthusiast. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. Try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 day...
Sep 06, 2022•6 min•Season 2022Ep. 22183
This MacVoices Live! session concludes as the group talks more about cloud data storage, remote work and cloud-stored information security. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, and Eric Bolden circle back to next week's "Far Out" event, and what we hope to see in the next Apple Watch. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall. Show Notes: ...
Sep 02, 2022•35 min•Season 2022Ep. 22182
The MacVoices Live! panel continues a discussion of cloud-stored data security following the hack of a password management software company and an inquiry from a MacVoices Patron. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, and Eric Bolden cover their uses and faith in services like iCloud, Dropbox, and how work-from-home has complicated the security of data. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/ma...
Sep 01, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22181
In anticipation of Apple's "Far Out" event, the MacVoices Live! panel of host Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Andrew Orr, and Eric Bolden discuss what would encourage them to upgrade to the iPhone 14. From the expected camera improvements to a completely radical use case favored by one panel member, to the rumored satellite phone. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: ...
Sep 01, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 180
In the August Update, Chuck discusses the evolution of MacVoices, asks viewers and listeners for feedback on guests, floats the idea of a MacVoices Discord, and delivers the month's Support Report. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner...
Aug 30, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22179
This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle digging deep into the possibility of Apple adding more ads to their services, and why that type of ad placement is different and preferable to the ad tracking that so many other sites and services do. (Part 3) Zocdoc.com This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at http://Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Your iPhone may...
Aug 29, 2022•30 min
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle continue a MacVoices Live! discussion of revolutionary products before turning their attention to the unusual reason an iPad is being sent to the Moon and what it says about digital assistants. Then, the predictions that Apple will be increasing both the presence of ads in their services along with ad revenue takes center stage. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark , our...
Aug 26, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22177
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle look at the question of foldable phones: who wants one, what benefits would they have, and what configuration options there might be. That discussion transitioned to a debate over revolutionary products and whether this could be one. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all Ma...
Aug 25, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22176
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet and special guests Web Bixby and Eric Bolden finish up this session with a surprising topic: Microsoft Teams! The fact that, after 2 years, Microsoft has finally released an M1-native version. Whether this actually improves the Teams experience, the option of dedicated Teams boxes why your company might want want, and whether they are worth it are part of the discussion. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported...
Aug 24, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22175
Next up for this MacVoices Live! panel is a discussion of games on Netflix (surprise!), whether there will be or should be a Mac mini redesign, and how the Mac Studio fits into that picture. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet and special guests Web Bixby and Eric Bolden take on those topics, and each other. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. Try Kolide with all it...
Aug 23, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22174
This MacVoices Live! panel starts out with a personal story by host Chuck Joiner about how an Apple Watch sent a fall notice that hit close to home. Then, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea and special guests Web Bixby and Eric Bolden follow up with comments about the medial ID features on the iPhone, and renewed discussion about Windows emulation on the M1 Macs using Parallels. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your ...
Aug 22, 2022•37 min•Season 2022Ep. 22137
