Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby look at a laughable claim by Google comparing their user privacy focus with Apple's. There seems to be a bit of a backlash against AI, based on Procreate's rejection of AI in favor of traditional art and Halide's new app on raw photography without the benefit of on-iPhone processing. Finally, the panel considers layoffs at GM and Sonos and the implications on their struggles with software dev...
Aug 27, 2024•23 min•Season 2024Ep. 24219
The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the web accessibility for Apple Podcasts, which enhances distribution for creators. We also explore enhancements to the Apple Sports app, now featuring NFL and college football scores with a focus on user experience through a cleaner interface and reduced advertisements. Lastly, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, and Web Bixby discuss Apple's decision to open NFC capabilities to third-party apps. This edit...
Aug 26, 2024•33 min•Season 2024Ep. 24218
Charlotte Henry of The Addition joins us to explain how the iPhone will soon play a critical role in English football (soccer for those of us in the U.S.). Not only could that role affect the experience of those attending, but also of the game itself from a officiating perspective. All that from the same device that you carry in your pocket every day. Charlotte tells us why she is still amazed by the fact. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark . What happens before and a...
Aug 23, 2024•24 min•Season 2024Ep. 24217
Did you know that Microsoft knows about software vulnerabilities in their Mac software and decided not to patch them? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio and Web Bixby talk about how some are locked in to Office365 in spite of the risks. The panel also looks at Apple's decision to scale back screen recording notifications in the upcoming OS release, and whether the dial needs to be turned off even further. 1Password Extended AccessToday's Mac...
Aug 22, 2024•33 min•Season 2024Ep. 24216
In a short MacVoices Briefing, Chuck relates how the small investment in a screen protector saved him from a costly iPhone screen repair, and why you should consider on for at least your phone and Apple Watch. Show Notes: Links: amFilm Easiest Installation OneTouch for iPhone 15 Pro Max Screen Protector 2 Pack - Liquid Tempered Glass Screen Protector Compatible for Apple Watch Full Coverage Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-...
Aug 21, 2024•6 min•Season 2024Ep. 24215
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden put cybersecurity first in a discussion about why a surprisingly high percentage of those warned of password vulnerabilities simply ignore the notice, or are unaware of what to do. They also look at a hacker who demonstrated a laughable lack of judgement, and one company's new view of AI training on the music front. Today's MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Passwo...
Aug 20, 2024•36 min•Season 2024Ep. 24214
The MacVoices Live! panel revisit the question of Samsung's "imitation" of Apple's designs with a surprise entry into the discussion. The also consider Tim Sweeney's latest attack on Apple and why it hurts his credibility, and a data breach of nearly three billion (with a "B") individuals information. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden use that as an intro to a conversation about biometric data privacy, data securi...
Aug 19, 2024•26 min•Season 2024Ep. 24213
At the start of this MacVoices Live! session we pay tribute to Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, discussing her pivotal role in shaping online media. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden then shift to a report on trends in iPad sales indicating a rise in demand for the higher-end iPad Pro at the expense of the iPad Air and Mini, reflecting a consumer shift towards premium devices. MacVoices is sponsored by...
Aug 17, 2024•18 min•Season 2024Ep. 24211
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden go in deep on a new J.D. Power on customer satisfaction the their in-car entertainment options. While CarPlay got CarPlay is still at the top of the heap, and the options developed by the auto manufactures are at the bottom. So why are some, notably GM, refusing to include CarPlay moving forward? The panel tries to make sense of it all. MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Never ...
Aug 16, 2024•30 min•Season 2024Ep. 24212
The conversation about software subscriptions with Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend'amour on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network with an analysis of application usage and subscriptions on iOS vs. macOS. Alternatives to subscription software are considered including open-source software and Setapp 's model for app access, and the option of micropayments. MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Never skip a therapy day with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com//macvoices to get 10% off ...
Aug 14, 2024•39 min•Season 2024Ep. 24210
In the first part of a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend'amour discuss the shift from one-time purchases to subscription software models, examining both the benefits and challenges this brings for developers and users alike. Predictable revenue streams that subscriptions offer developers for continuous improvements are weighed against user fatigue from managing multiple subscriptions and the value-evaluation that comes with reg...
Aug 13, 2024•36 min•Season 2024Ep. 24209
This MacVoices Briefing summarizes Chuck's experience with the BIGASUO 15.6 Portable Monitor , an option for taking your dual-screen productivity experience on the road. With a smart cover included, three screen modes, and two connectivity options, the BIGASUO is worth a look if you are in the market for a portable monitor. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV24208.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the BIGASUO 15.6-inch portable monitor 01:37 Features and Accessories of the BIG...
Aug 12, 2024•8 min•Season 2024Ep. 24208
Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner continue their discussion of wearables on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network , turning to smart glasses and smart clothes. Issues that crop up include power usage and privacy concerns over potentially intimate tracking, privacy, and data collection. They touch on the past Apple-Nike collaboration, and debate the accuracy of step counts in wearables. Other possible issues include kinetic charging, extra batter power, and more. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices i...
Aug 12, 2024•32 min•Season 2024Ep. 24207
Meta's stance on AI access in the EU seems strangely familiar. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby compare it to Apple's "wait-and-see" strategy with some of its challenges across the pond. We also look at the practice of training AI using scraped data from an ethical standpoint, consider how educators are using the whole AI situation, and highlight a new Apple resources for social engineering education. This edition of MacVoic...
Aug 07, 2024•31 min
This time, the MacVoices Live! pane looks at Apple's continued dominance in the smart personal audio market, despite a reported slight sales decline. We explore the evolution of wireless earbuds, with Apple leading in design and functionality. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea and Web Bixby discuss how their own usage patterns vary from sticking to Safari to exploring Chrome and Edge for compatibility needs. Privacy features, emphasized by ...
Aug 06, 2024•24 min•Season 2024Ep. 24204
Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby disagree on the Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra's resemblance to Apple's design, address the recent Squarespace security breach, and highlight platform developers' role in ensuring user safety. The panel wraps up with a broader discussion of security on a variety of platforms. This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com...
Aug 05, 2024•20 min•Season 2024Ep. 24203
Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV+ negotiating more Hollywood film licenses, debating the balance between original content and variety. They explore the potential introduction of ads to enhance revenue and consider incorporating non-Apple content on the platform. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:12 Summer TV Preview 00:51 Apple's Hollywood Licensing Talks 01:49 The Paradox of Choice 02:16 Strategic Direction Debate 02:42 Embracing Originality vs. Hollywood 08:10 The Impact of Fi...
Aug 03, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 24202
Vision Pro Focus is a new series produced as a partnership between MacVoices and the Vision ProFiles Podcast . In the first episode, co-hosts Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Eric Bolden discuss the surprising topic of social interaction using the Apple Vision Pro. Mary and Eric discuss the environment created by inSpaze , how it functions, and the social interactions that are occurring there as everyone gets familiar with the new concept of spatial computing. Vision Pro Focus will be published ...
Aug 02, 2024•45 min•Season 2024Ep. 24200
In this episode of MacVoices, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby cover a data breach involving AT&T's call logs, discussing the implications for privacy and security, including the ethics of ransomware payments and highlighting the importance of data protection and backups. The panel also touches on how a U.S. Appeals Court decision impacts the future of net neutrality and lawmakers' understanding of the issue. This editio...
Aug 02, 2024•21 min•Season 2024Ep. 24201
The MacVoices Update for 2024-07 covers the doubling up of new content and the "Road to Macstock" series and why you should care about Macstock even if you didn't attend. A couple new items for MacVoices are teased, some updates on scheduling, and the month's Support Report conclude the update. 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.twitt...
Jul 30, 2024•10 min•Season 2024Ep. 24199
In a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network , Interim host Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner delved into the rapidly evolving topic of Apple wearables, particularly exploring the hypothetical concept of an Apple ring. Jeff and Chuck speculated on the potential design and functionalities of such a device, envisioning its role in health monitoring and device control. The challenges of charging a smart ring, thoughts from Chat Room participant Magic Man about enhancing AirPods, and intr...
Jul 30, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 24206
After Amazon Prime Day, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby share some of the items that tempted them, and those they purchased. A PC emulator for iOS has been approved on the App Store, and the panel debates its significance for running old software and vintage games on iOS devices. Exploring technical aspects of emulation, the cover performance considerations and compatibility with different operating systems. Speculating on Appl...
Jul 29, 2024•19 min•Season 2024Ep. 24198
President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race sparked discussions on the state of social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter). The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea look at use of social media to deliver messages directly, bypassing traditional media filters. The conversation also covered Google's discontinuation of its URL shortener, reflecting on adapting to tech changes, humorously blending insights on tech, po...
Jul 26, 2024•21 min•Season 2024Ep. 24197
The MacVoices Live! panel dives into the CrowdStrike incident, sharing personal experiences with system crashes caused by the system update to Windows. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby explore the technical aspects of the issue, highlighting the wide-ranging effects on industries like airlines and hospitals. The conversation turns to the inevitable questions of accountability, legal implications, and the necessity for enhance...
Jul 25, 2024•39 min•Season 2024Ep. 24196
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby look at why Figma's interface generation tool so perfectly copied Apple's app, and the questions it raises about AI training, intellectual property boundaries and corporate responsibility in AI use. On a more humorous note (since it had a happy ending), we talk about how a HomePod alerted a family to a kitchen fire started by their dog. To...
Jul 24, 2024•36 min•Season 2024Ep. 24195
A number of tech stories are on the slate for this MacVoices Live! panel. We start off looking at Microsoft's ban on Android phones in China and cybersecurity implications. Next, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, James Baraniak, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby analyze the removal of VPN apps from the Russian App Store and discuss Apple's adherence to local regulations. The conversation delves into challenges of VPN serv...
Jul 23, 2024•31 min•Season 2024Ep. 24194
Lessons in security and privacy that can be learned from the recent security determinations surrounding the much-maligned Rabbit are highlighted by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle. So many were so anxious to try what was the latest device that they didn't look before they left. The MacVoices Live! panel dig into how it happened and why it shouldn't be a surprise. To wrap up, we try to figure out what is behind Motorola's entry into t...
Jul 22, 2024•22 min•Season 2024Ep. 24193
The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the EU's scrutiny of Meta's pay or consent model, pondering potential fines and implications for the tech industry. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio also analyze Ticketmaster's data breach notifications, reflecting on electronic ticketing security. Shifting focus to the U.S. Treasury's crypto tax rules, we explore the impact on market legitimacy and illicit activities. The conversation e...
Jul 19, 2024•24 min•Season 2024Ep. 24192
The 2024 version of Macstock Conference and Expo is in the books, and a majority of the MacVoices Live! panel were in attendance. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby look back at the weekend's events and some of their favorite aspects and presentations. If you didn't make it, find out how you can still benefit from the year's best Apple user event. MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Stop comparing and start focusing, with Be...
Jul 18, 2024•40 min•Season 2024Ep. 24191
How long should a HomePod last? Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Mark Fuccio discuss the lifespan of Apple's smart speaker along with other hardware, and how it could be maximized. The conversation also includes how Mastodon is trying to become the journalists social media platform of choice, why X is still arguably the best platform for news, and how that could change. MacVoices is sponsored by BetterHelp. Stop comparing and start f...
Jul 17, 2024•29 min•Season 2024Ep. 24190
