422: Rearranging Water in the Same Bucket
Stephen and Federico party like it's 2012, talking about cloud photo services, note-taking on the web, email clients and epiphanies.
Connected
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
421: The Shins (The Body Part)
Stephen has some dongles, Myke worries about the neighbors and Federico doesn't enjoy piles.
420: 2 Regular 2 Pro
Apple has announced a pair of new iPad and a new Apple TV. This week, Myke, Federico and Stephen talk through the news and try to make sense of the new iPad lineup.
419: Federico Got So Upset He Quit The Show
Can Myke finally get Federico to talk about the Apple Watch Ultra? While we may want new iPads, what about a Pixel tablet instead?
418: Grocery Shopping for Some Fresh New Bugs
On this episode, the guys discuss what academic honors they would like to receive, what happened at the beach house and the new update to Spark. Then, David Smith drops by to talk about the Apple Watch Ultra.
417: He Stole My Barbecue Stuff
Stephen has an Apple Watch Ultra. Myke dropped his iPhone. Federico's security cameras came in very handy. Oh, and Stage Manager is still busted.
416: The Stage Manager Manager Takes the Stage
This week, Stephen shares his iPhone 14 Pro impressions, Myke reviews tvOS 16 and Federico laments the state of Stage Manager.
415: Grab an App From the Basket
Myke flew to America. Federico has reviewed iOS 16. Stephen did some work on his garage.
414: I am Michael Jordan
Apple has announced the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Also new: the Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 8 and all-new Apple Watch Ultra. An update to the AirPods Pro was also thrown into the mix. This week, the guys cover the news and then see how their predictions looked after Apple's "Far Out" event.
413: The Rickies (September 2022)
Apple is holding an event on September 7, so the Rickies have been called to order.
412: It's Strong! It's Tough!
Apple has announced an event for September 7th, while also confirming that iPadOS 16 will ship later in the fall. This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen talk through the news, cover the Mac's inclusion in the Self Service Repair Program and explore a new Twitter client.
411: on my phone ;)
The guys react to their original iPhone App Store purchases after discussing Stephen's M2 MacBook Air review, Federico's feelings about the betas and Myke's love of transparent objects.
410: For Years We Forgot to Put the Percentage There
Stephen and Myke revisit sleep tracking and discuss the original iPad Keyboard Dock. They also cover changes in iOS 16 Beta 5, the Opal C1 webcam and Amazon's purchase of iRobot.
409: We're Were We Are Where
Stephen plays the Bad Cop. Federico doesn't know anybody named Tony. Myke has some questions. Apple has an iPadOS problem.
408: Oh! Tim Cook is in Here, Too!
This week, the guys tour some old Apple Stores, alter some AirPods and think about tracking their sleep.
407: A Computer Desk With a Bed on Top
Roses are red, Myke's MacBook Air is blue He and Stephen discuss Apple Arcade, Apple TV, YouTube and betas, too.
406: The iPhone is Touching You Back
M2 MacBook Air reviews are out, as are the 2022 Public Betas. This week, the guys explore both. Myke then pits Stephen, Federico and The Passionate Ones against each other.
405: A Calendar Called "Secrets"
Federico has a review ahead of him, Stephen has launched a Kickstarter and Myke has returned to his role as Quizmaster.
404: The Non
After handling some haunting follow-up, Myke, Federico and Stephen rank every iPhone ever.
403: He Can't Stop Merging
There are new betas, new chargers and new versions of iWork apps out this week. Beyond covering those items, the guys talk about WeatherKit and calculate updated Hackett Numbers.
402: I'm Starting to Have That Feeling Again
Federico and Stephen explore the new Books UI and some MacBook rumors, before celebrating the return of Clarus the Dogcow. Then, a discussion of Stage Manager's system requirements and a possible way forward for non-M1 iPads and how Apple could approach future WWDC keynotes.
401: Mouth Bells
WWDC22 is underway. Now it's time to see how well Federico, Myke and Stephen did at predicting what would be announced.
400: The Rickies (WWDC 2022)
WWDC 2022 is just around the corner, and the guys have come prepared with a series of Picks, Risky Picks and Flexies.
399: Never Deal Abadhand
This week, a look back at macOS Monterey, a conversation about Apple's supply chain issues and the news that two out of three Connected hosts will be at WWDC.
398: Moon is not a Number
This week, Stephen did something out of the ordinary, Myke tries to explain Apple Watch faces and Federico learns about Margherita pizza.
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.
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.
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.
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.
393: Roast my Desk
Stephen, Myke and Federico all have desks, and they all have opinions. Today, those things collide.