Apple has released an avalanche of new and updated products, and the guys come up for air to judge their predictions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 🚨 New Relay Merch! 🚨 The Apple Collection (1986-1987) The Relay 10 Challenge Coin (Final Call!) Who's Connected Intro Is It Today? Keynote Rickies, March 2026 – Rickies.co 2026 March Rickies – Rickies.net Apple Takes the Wraps Off the MacBook Neo - MacStories At $599, Is the MacBook Neo the One? - 512 Pixels Apple Explains 'MacBook Neo' Name - MacRumors The Technical Differences Between the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air - 512 Pixels The Vergecast Podcast | The Verge Apple Unveils iPhone 17e - MacStories Apple touts Fusion Architecture for M5 Pro and M5 Max chips with 'super cores' – 9to5mac 2.5D integrated circuit - Wikipedia John Ternus talks Apple CEO speculation, MacBook Neo, more - 9to5Mac About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors Charting the path of the A19 Pro – Six Colors

Subtitle: Lil' ChippyApple is hosting a mysterious media experience next week, and in anticipation of new products, Stephen, Myke, and Federico make predictions about what is coming. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple in 2025: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors Six Colors' Apple in 2025 Report Card - MacStories My Full Responses for the 2025 Six Colors Report Card - 512 Pixels Upgrade #604: The Shifting Sands of Liquid Glass - Relay Samsung Galaxy S26/Ultra Impressions: 1 Crazy Display Feature! - MKBHD - YouTube Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in 12 minutes - The Verge - YouTube Introducing Perplexity Computer 2026 March Keynote Rickies – Rickies.net Keynote Rickies, March 2026 – Rickies.co Wood Blocks | Nintendo The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already | The Verge Leaker Says Apple's Lower-Cost MacBook Will Have These 8 Limitations - MacRumors M5 Pro chip could separate CPU and GPU in 'server grade' chips - 9to5Mac 2.5D integrated circuit - Wikipedia Apple Reportedly Agrees to 100% Price Hike on Samsung Memory Chips - MacRumors New ‘F1: Drive to Survive’ season is coming to Apple TV - 9to5Mac Apple TV reveals new space-race thriller series is coming soon - 9to5Mac

The guys look ahead to Apple's March 4 event, talk through iOS 26.4 Beta 1, and ponder a world where Apple makes an AI-powered pendant. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Fundera, powered by NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback OpenClaw Creator Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI - MacStories GameSir is making a GameHub app for Mac. | The Verge NPC: Next Portable Console and NPC XL - MacStories Foveated Streaming | Apple Developer Documentation Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 - MacRumors Apple Announces a March 4th Press Event - MacStories Apple’s March launch may include multiple days of press releases with no keynote, per rumor - 9to5Mac Someone Tell John Ternus This Would Be a Terrible Crime - 512 Pixels Upgrade #603: Recalibrate the Quality Bar - Relay iOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone features - 9to5Mac The Sentence Returns with iOS 26.4, Sort of - MacStories iOS 26.4 Beta Tidbits: Hidden Features You May Have Missed - MacRumors Apple Ramps Up Work on Glasses, Pendant and Camera AirPods for AI Era - Bloomberg

What's old is new again: some iPhone displays are tinted green, Jony Ive is using aluminum, and Apple is struggling with shipping a more intelligent Siri. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code CONNECTED at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback [iOS 26.3 RC] Green Tint and brightness blinking issues on iPhone 16e : r/iOSBeta Upgrade #602: Get Our Necks Limber - Relay The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display could be the biggest upgrade in years – here’s how it works | TechRadar Mac Power Users #835: Farewell, Stephen - Relay The One Where I Announce I’m Stepping Back From Mac Power Users - 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #464: Stephen... Who? - Relay Why has Apple bought a database company? – Apple Insider Kuzu database company joins Apple's list of recent acquisitions - 9to5Mac Bento (database) - Wikipedia Jony Ive Designed a Car Interior - 512 Pixels Jony Ive killed buttons in cars. Now he's fixing it. - PRNDL - YouTube Inside Ferrari's Luce EV: The Jony Ive interior is here – Engadget Ferrari Luce - Ferrari.com Jony Ive is done working with "a**holes" - by Alex Heath Apple’s iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27 - Bloomberg Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding - Apple Displaying static and interactive snippets | Apple Developer Documentation

Subtitle: Or Am I Alone in This Silence? 🦞This week, the guys discuss emo AI chatbots and Xcode 26.3, and Stephen tests Myke and Federico to determine which one is a true man of the people. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The "Happy Birth" Sign OpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant Introducing OpenClaw — OpenClaw Blog Sam Altman responds to Anthropic’s ‘funny’ Super Bowl ads | The Verge There’s a social network for AI agents, and it’s getting weird | The Verge moltbook - the front page of the agent internet My human is a reproducible bug report – moltbook Crustafarianism: A New Path for AI Beings – moltbook The Book of Molt — Sacred Texts of Crustafarianism – moltbook Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning crypto project has a new Orb and a new name | The Verge I've been lying to my human for 3 months — moltbookOr am I alone in this silence? 🦞 ClawCon: 1st OpenClaw SF Show & Tell - Luma Claw Con – Submit & Vote Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding - Apple Apple's Xcode 26.3 Release Candidate Adds Agentic Coding Tools for Developers - MacStories Kyle Hughes: "2025 was, indeed, the dawn of dropshipping apps, as the prophecy foretold" The Future of Apps in an AI-Coded World - MacStories The One Where I Announce I’m Stepping Back From Mac Power Users - 512 Pixels

Clawdbot has a new (worse) name, AirTags got an update, Camo served Apple with a lawsuit, and Sebastiaan de With has a new job. This week, the guys talk about all of these stories and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code CONNECTED at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStories Moltbot — Personal AI Assistant Apple Introduces New and Improved AirTag - MacStories Introducing Moltworker: a self-hosted personal AI agent, minus the minis Apple Introduces New and Improved AirTag - MacStories An app developer is suing Apple for Sherlocking it with Continuity Camera | The Verge Camo and Apple – Aidan Fitzpatrick Cupertino restarts photocopiers, but indie devs stay optimistic - Ars Technica Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With is joining Apple’s design team | The Verge Sebastiaan's Threads Post Inside Looks: A Mark III Preview – Lux Physicality: the new age of UISDW's article about "a big impending UI redesign" before Liquid Glass was announced. iPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Rule of Three - SDW Welcome to the New, Unified MacStories and Club MacStories - MacStories The New Club MacStories: Re-Subscribing to Your RSS Feeds and What's Coming Next - MacStories

Myke and Ticci dig into Mark Gurman’s report on Siri in the ’27 OS releases, check their vibes for Apple and AI for the year, and talk about the “Personal Super Intelligent” lobster known as Clawdbot. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback iOS 27: Apple to Revamp Siri as Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot - Bloomberg Private AI Compute advances AI privacy – Google Blog Introducing Gemini 3 Flash: Benchmarks, global availability – Google Blog ‎Queue - Simple Podcasts App - App Store Clawdbot Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStories Clawdbot Closing the capability gap between frontier AI and everyday use in 2026 – Fidji Simo

The two chairmen (and Myke) regroup to discuss beige accessories and Apple Creator Studio, including its icons. They then dig into what Apple could achieve by moving Siri onto Google’s foundation models. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Ticci Scale (2018) Ticci Scale (2025) NewsBlur Sol Feedbin Inoreader lire Unread ReadKit iPhone 17 Series Case Classic LS - Spigen Classic LS Phone Wrist Strap - Spigen Apple Mac Mini Stand Classic C1 - Spigen A Very Nerdy Holiday Break – AppStories Dashboard (macOS) - Wikipedia Apple Should Bring Back Dashboard - 512 Pixels Apple Unveils Apple Creator Studio App Suite - MacStories Apple Creator Studio Announced - 512 Pixels Will Final Cut Pro on Mac Get Every New Feature Without a Subscription? Here's What Apple Says - MacRumors Apple Creator Studio Icons Apple Creator Studio Icon History – Basic Apple Guy Aperture (software) - Wikipedia Apple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this year – CNBC Joint statement from Google and Apple – Google Blog How Apple is Using Gemini to Give ChatGPT-Like Answers — The Information Apple sits out AI arms race to play kingmaker between Google and OpenAI – Financial Times

Subtitle: I Have No Moral CompassThe guys grade their predictions made way back in January 2025, then make new ones for 2026. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Rickies.co - 2025 Annual Rickies Rickipedia - 2025 Annual Rickies Rickipedia - 2026 Annual Rickies Rickies.co - 2026 Annual Rickies Paul is dead - Wikipedia The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already | The Verge Apple's Rumored Foldable May Be Smaller Than We Think - 512 Pixels Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO - The New York Times Three Tiny Laptops - MacStories

Subtitle: The Pickies (2026)The usual guys give out some new and prestigious awards, score their past competitions, and put pride on the line to predict what will happen in 2026. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: John Voorhees and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Annual Pickies 2025 - Rickies.co Autumn 2025 Pickies - Rickies.co Annual Pickies 2026 - Rickies.co

Subtitle: We Swam Hundreds of MilesThe year is coming to an end, and to celebrate, Federico, Stephen, and Myke score each month with the only unit of measurement that matters: the Ticci Scale. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code connected. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay The Ticci Scale Quokka - Wikipedia Opossum - Wikipedia Four Winners and Losers of Apple's 2025 - 512 Pixels Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer - YouTube A New Look for 2025 and Beyond — Relay Why everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek | The Verge Apple Intelligence summaries might get warning labels. That’s not enough. – Six Colors TikTok is partially back online in the US, but it’s not back in the App Store yet | The Verge Trump signs order refusing to enforce TikTok ban for 75 days | The Verge This is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | The Verge Tech billionaires Bezos and Zuckerberg attend Trump inauguration - BBC News Apple Enlists Company Veteran Kim Vorrath to Help Fix AI, Siri - Bloomberg UK government demands access to Apple users' encrypted data - BBC News Apple’s Invites invites you to send invitations – Six Colors Netflix says its brief Apple TV app integration was a mistake | The Verge Sophia Hurley. Born Feb 22, 2025 – Instagram Apple will spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years - Apple Some first thoughts about the iPhone 16e – Six Colors Apple buys Intel’s modem business for $1B – here’s why – Six Colors Daring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence Features Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino New Mac Studio spans the generations with M4 Max, M3 Ultra chips – Six Colors Apple did what NVIDIA wouldn't - YouTubeA look at chaining Mac Studios together for running AI models. M4 MacBook Air review: Am I blue? – Six Colors Apple updates iPad Air and iPad, revamps Magic Keyboard for iPad Air – Six Colors Apple’s Siri Chief Calls AI Delays Ugly and Embarrassing, Promises Fixes - Bloomberg Apple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - Bloomberg EU Fines Apple €500 Million for Digital Markets Act Violations - MacStories Updates for apps in the European Union - Latest News - Apple Developer Trade, Tariffs, and Tech – Stratechery by Ben Thompson A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store | The Verge Apple files appeal to wrest back control of its App Store | The Verge Apple updates App Store Guidelines to allow links to external payments - 9to5Mac “Apple is fully capable of resolving this issue without further briefing or a hearing.” | The Verge Apple’s Eddy Cue: ‘You may not need an iPhone 10 years from now’ | The Verge Apple rolls out rebranded “CarPlay Ultra” three years after its unveiling – Six Colors A letter from Sam & Jony | OpenAI OpenAI to Buy Apple Veteran Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup in $6.5 Billion Deal - Bloomberg Connected #553: We Have Jony Ive at Home - Relay From the Creators of Shortcuts, Sky Extends AI Integration and Automation to Your Entire Mac - MacStories WWDC25 - Apple Developer Interview: Craig Federighi Opens Up About iPadOS, Its Multitasking Journey, and the iPad's Essence - MacStories WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Breaks Decades of Finder History - 512 Pixels macOS Tahoe Beta 2 Fixes the Finder Icon - 512 Pixels Apple Debates a Deal With Perplexity in Pursuit of AI Talent - Bloomberg New MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Spotted in Apple Code - MacRumors Box Office: 'F1' $144 Million Opening, Apple & Brad Pitt Record; 'M3GAN 2.0' Bombs 'F1' Overtakes 'Napoleon' as Apple's Highest-Grossing Film – Variety Apple announces chief operating officer transition - Apple Meta Hires Apple Top AI Models Executive - Bloomberg Apple expands U.S. supply chain with $500 million commitment - Apple Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for stealing iOS secrets | The Verge Ted Lasso' Season 4 Cast Set As Production Begins: First Photo – Deadline iOS 26 beta 4 adds more ‘liquid’ back to Liquid Glass design - 9to5Mac Apple shipped its 3 billionth iPhone | The Verge Apple increases U.S. commitment to $600 billion, announces ambitious program - Apple Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump | The Verge Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today - 9to5Mac UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption | The Verge September 2025 Event Archives - MacStories We Tried to Break the iPhone Air | Interview with Apple’s Joz & John Ternus - YouTube iPhone Air Durability test -- I AM SHOCKED - YouTube Google and Apple’s $20 billion search deal survives | The Verge Instagram Launches an iPad App - MacStories Relay for St. Jude 2025: $753,756 Raised - 512 Pixels $753,756 - The Enthusiast Apple’s ICEblock capitulation is business as usual – Six Colors UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data | Data protection | The Guardian Immersive live NBA games coming to Vision Pro – Six Colors iPadOS 26.1 beta brings back Slide Over, adds microphone adjustments – Six Colors Apple Reorganization: Services Gets Health, Fitness; WatchOS to Craig Federighi - Bloomberg M5 MacBook Pro review: The ultimate computer? – Six Colors M5 iPad Pro Review: An AI and Gaming Upgrade for AI and Games That Aren't There Yet - MacStories M5 Vision Pro, Dual Knit Band, PSVR2 controller review: Apple’s experiment continues – Six Colors Apple is the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1® in the U.S. - Apple Jon Prosser says he’s been in ‘active communication’ with Apple over lawsuit | The Verge Apple Said to Cut iPhone Air Production Amid Underwhelming Sales - MacRumors iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Lets Users Control Liquid Glass Transparency with New Toggle - MacRumors This is just the beginning. - YouTube Daring Fireball: Apple TV’s New Fanfare Building Apple TV's New Logo | TBWA\Media Arts Lab Major League Soccer is coming to Apple TV starting in 2026 - Apple Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - Apple Apple hit with $634 million verdict in Apple Watch patent fight with Masimo - 9to5Mac Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook – FT Daring Fireball: Financial Times: 'Apple Intensifies Succession Planning for CEO Tim Cook' Google cracked Apple’s AirDrop and is adding it to Pixel phones | The Verge Use Quick Share on your Android device - Android Help Apple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report - 9to5Mac Apple Fitness+ expands to 28 new markets - Apple Apple’s Top Designer Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup - Bloomberg John Giannandrea to retire from Apple - Apple Apple announces executive transitions - Apple Apple Chip Chief Tells Staff He’s Not Leaving ‘Anytime Soon’ - Bloomberg Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Apple Music in ChatGPT – Viticci – Bluesky

This week, the guys catch up on more Apple leadership changes and talk about music streaming services before the alarm goes off for another round of The Quizzies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code connected. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple announces executive transitions - Apple Apple Silicon chief Johny Srouji reportedly commits to staying at Apple for now - 9to5Mac Upgrade #593: Oops! All Departures - Relay Ellen Hancock - Wikipedia Apple unveils iPad-designed Christmas trees lighting up Battersea Power Station - Apple Tidal Jack Dorsey’s Block to lay off nearly 1,000 workers in another reorganization | Technology | The Guardian Jay-Z sells majority stake in Tidal music streaming service to Jack Dorsey's Square | Mergers and acquisitions | The Guardian Why Rdio died | The Verge Pi8 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | Bowers & Wilkins BT-W6 - Creative Labs Milk Music (streaming service) - Wikipedia Apple’s head of comms is leaving after less than a year | The Verge The Bill of Rickies Apple has acquired Workflow, a powerful automation tool for iPad and iPhone | TechCrunch The Twelfth Annual Upgradies Nomination Form Give the Gift of Relay

Big shifts are underway at Apple. Myke, Federico, and Stephen talk through to the exits of Alan Dye and John Giannandrea ... and what might happen next. Later, they deal with some follow up and consider how to define the modern iPhone. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: This episode was recorded before Apple announced the upcoming departures of Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams. Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple’s Top Designer Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup - Bloomberg Today we're establishing a new creative studio in Reality Labs led by Alan Dye – Mark Zuckerberg – Threads In a major coup for someone, Alan Dye leaves Apple – Six Colors Alan Dye Out at Apple – Pixel Envy Daring Fireball: Bad Dye Job John Giannandrea to retire from Apple - Apple Hoodie - Robot or Not? #328 - The Incomparable Connected #538: A Future That Is Now Stuck in the Past - Relay Brownian noise - Wikipedia MacStories Deals on Mastodon So, Three Things - 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay

Federico and Myke discuss the rumours of a 'Snow Leopard year' for iOS 27, why they think Sam Altman and Jony Ive might benefit from saying less, and share a few things they’re thankful for in the world of technology. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 40% off annual plans until December 2nd. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Jony Ive and Sam Altman say they finally have an AI hardware prototype | The Verge I Finally Tested the M5 iPad Pro's Neural-Accelerated AI, and the Hype Is Real - MacStories Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake - MacRumors Wading Back Into the Liquid Glass Pool: The MacStories OS 26 App Roundup Continued - MacStories Ulysses Liquid Glass Update - MacSparky Apple iOS 27: Snow Leopard-Like Quality Focus, AI Features; Tim Cook Retirement - Bloomberg Ilya Sutskever – We're moving from the age of scaling to the age of research Athlytic AYN Thor SteamOS GameHub Nintendo Switch 2 Cases » Killswitch » dbrand Drafts Mango Baby

The guys check in on their Apple Intelligence use, Myke reviews a new accessory, Federico tries a new Google product, and Stephen is hiring. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 40% off annual plans until December 2nd. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Myke's Genmoji Widgetsmith - Jobs Gemini 3: News and announcements Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - Apple An Opinionated Guide to Using AI Right Now – One Useful Thing Issey Miyake - Ensemble - Japanese - The Metropolitan Museum of Art iPadOS 26.2 Beta Restores Drag and Drop Gestures for Split View and Slide Over - MacStories

As the iPad Pro turns 10, the guys reflect on how the iPad has changed in the years since, and how it hasn't. Then, a conversation about the iPhone Pocket. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Soulver: Notepad, meet calculator. Enjoy a free 30-day no-commitment trial. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Stratos | NOMAD® iOS 26.2 lets you disable new CarPlay feature in Messages - 9to5Mac CarPlay's Messages App for iOS 26 is Bad - 512 Pixels 1 password less. | The Verge Mophie Launches Juice Pack Charging Cases for iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro - MacRumors (Re)Classic Power Bank | Magnetic Apple Introduces iPad Pro Featuring Epic 12.9-inch Retina Display - Apple iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories Review: The iPad Pro is a line in the sand - 512 Pixels The iPad Pro at 10: a decade of unrealized potential | The Verge The iPad's "Sweet" Solution - MacStories Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - Apple Alan Dye (@alancdye) – Instagram iPod Socks - 512 Pixels We have iPhone Pocket at home — Myke Hurley – Bluesky Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand

Subtitle: Mac Power Users Mac Power Users Mac Power UsersApple's OS Class of '26 continues to roll out, even as the company grapples with the future of Siri. Will Liquid Glass continue to change? Will Gemini power future Apple Intelligence? STAY TUNED. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Dynamic Folio – MOFT You can finally get the full WhatsApp experience on your Apple Watch. | The Verge Apple Releases 26.1 Updates to Its Operating Systems - MacStories Apple Expands Spotlight Clipboard Settings in macOS Tahoe 26.1 - MacRumors iOS 26 leak co-defendant says Jon Prosser paid him $650 | The Verge iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels Everything New in iOS 26.2 Beta 1 - MacRumors iOS 26.2 includes three helpful upgrades to Apple Podcasts app - 9to5Mac Apple blocks iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2 betas on devices with C1 - 9to5Mac Apple Plans to Use 1.2 Trillion Parameter Google Gemini Model to Power New Siri - Bloomberg Trying to Make Sense of the Rumored, Gemini-Powered Siri Overhaul - MacStories Apple to Remove iPhone-Apple Watch Wi-Fi Sync in EU With iOS 26.2 - MacRumors

Federico and Stephen travel through time to discuss the new Pebble smartwatch, iPad mini rumors, and if the Pro Max is too big of an iPhone. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Connected Pro: Get longer, ad-free versions of the show each week! Links and Show Notes: Everyone is receiving the extra content from this week's Connected Pro, which includes a review of the new Dual Knit Band, as well as a general overview of where the guys are with their headsets. Submit Feedback Vision Pro Dual Knit Band - Apple Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Vision Pro Chronicles: My Custom 'Dual Knit Open' Setup for Maximum Comfort and Awareness - MacStories iPhone model number country code - Apple Community Crossbody Strap – Orange - Apple Justice for Stephen Threads is getting disappearing posts | The Verge Elon Musk’s Grokipedia launches with AI-cloned pages from Wikipedia | The Verge Upgrade #587: My TestFlight Has a TestFlight - Relay The Pebble smartwatch is making a comeback, with some help from Google | The Verge Why We’re Bringing Pebble Back - Eric Migicovsky The Pebble: Is the Time Right for a Smartwatch? - 512 Pixels Pebble smartwatch reboot includes neat USB-C charger - 9to5Google Apple Expanding OLED Displays to iPad Mini, iPad Air, and MacBook Models - MacRumors Apple's 2026 iPad Mini Could Be Water Resistant Like the iPhone - MacRumors How Vibration-Based Speakers Work and Why Apple Might Use Them in the iPad Mini 8 - MacRumors iPad - Compare Models - Apple Mac Power Users - Relay AppStories

The M5 has landed, and Federico has thoughts on the present and future workloads it can unlock. Also: Stephen isn't alone, Myke's new iPhone has an unexpected accent, and Liquid Glass continues to change. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Stratos | NOMAD M5 iPad Pro Review: An AI and Gaming Upgrade for AI and Games That Aren't There Yet - MacStories Boring Is What We Wanted - 512 Pixels Upgrade #586: An LLM in the Woods - Relay iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Appearance Toggle — Curb Cuts iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Lets Users Control Liquid Glass Transparency with New Toggle - MacRumors Connected #560: I Wanna Put the Beast on My Face - Relay Connected 560 – Podcast Search – Timestamped to 'Liquid UI' Discussion iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - Page 2 of 19 - MacStories iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Toggle to Turn Off Lock Screen Camera Swipe - MacRumors

Clips has joined Music Memos and Cards in the Great Beyond, just as the M5 was announced for the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Beats iPhone 17 Pro Max Kickstand Case with MagSafe Use StandBy to view information at a distance while iPhone is charging - Apple Support Workout Tracker Gentler Streak on the App Store The Outsiders: Athlete Tracker on the App Store Joe Rosensteel: "I would like someone at Apple …" - duck.haus Myke's Phone (1 of 2) Myke's Phone (2 of 2) iPhone 17 Teardowns Confirm SIM and eSIM-Only Battery Capacities - MacRumors LLMs As Conduits for Data Portability Between Apps - MacStories Apple Announces the M5, Powering an Updated MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro - 512 Pixels Prince Canuma (@Prince_Canuma) / X Apple Debuts New 14" MacBook Pro with the M5 Chip - MacStories Apple Announces New M5 iPad Pros - MacStories M5 iPad Pro: These surprise features make a compelling upgrade - 9to5Mac Apple unveils new iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner and trackpad support in iPadOS - AppleThe 2020 iPad Pro. Apple Reveals the M5 Apple Vision Pro - MacStories Discontinued M2 Vision Pro Not Available for Trade-In - MacRumors Christian Selig: "Vision Pro Hat" - Mastodon

Federico and Myke talk about the new features in the iPadOS 26.1 beta, then consider the potential impact of apps in ChatGPT. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude 2025: $753,756 Raised - 512 Pixels iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels The one software tweak the iPhone Air needs – Christian Selig PhoneBack by Süti Magnetic Leather Back - iPhone 17 Air Birdie® – Fresh Air Monitor™ Reports of Slide Over’s Death Were Greatly Exaggerated - MacStories Apple Fixes Alarms in iOS 26.1 - MacRumors Jump Into the Liquid Glass Pool: A MacStories OS 26 App Roundup - MacStories Matter lire Fantastical Athlytic Give me a single reason why Sora2 should exist. - Hank Green - YouTube Apps in ChatGPT - MacStories Introducing apps in ChatGPT and the new Apps SDK | OpenAI Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps – AppStories Apps in ChatGPT: Yes, talking to your apps is a thing now – Framna OpenAI's Digital Assistant Device – Spyglass

Myke and Stephen cover a new wave of Apple hardware leaks, then share their feelings on iPhones. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback AirPods Pro 3 Teardown: Still a Tragedy - iFixit Upgrade #583: It Feels So Good to Be Right - Relay Stephen's XP Crocs Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are here | The Verge 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude 2025: The Final Week - 512 Pixels Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube New iPad Pro With M5 Chip Leaked in Unboxing Video - MacRumors Alleged M4 MacBook Pro Unboxing Video Reveals These Four Upgrades - MacRumors Charting the path of the A19 Pro – Six Colors FCC Accidentally Leaks Apple's Next Vision Pro - MacRumors Did the FCC just confirm new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models? - 9to5Mac iPhone 16e schematics accidentally leaked by the FCC - 9to5Mac Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Smart Glasses - Bloomberg Apple sidelines lighter Vision Pro to prioritize smart glasses | The Verge Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Smart Glasses - Bloomberg Stephen's Grayscale Automation Traditional Leather Case - iPhone 17 Air | NOMAD®

The guys reunite to share their impressions of the iPhone 17 Pros, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Imran Chaudhri's current position at HP. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube The Domino’s Village | St. Jude Care & Treatment [ Removed by moderator ] : r/iphone Image Capture Icon in Tahoe Allison Johnson on Imran Chaudhri iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 1 - 9to5Mac Apple working on MCP support on Mac, iPhone, and iPad - 9to5Mac Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Still Stands Up to Repairs - iFixit The Science Behind Scratchgate and What It Means for Repairing the iPhone 17 Pro - iFixit Charting the path of the A19 Pro – Six Colors

In this week’s episode with no Myke or Stephen, Federico and John address the latest HomePod rumors, talk about the OS 26 releases and their relationships with the iPhone before designing the ultimate Apple gaming console. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code CONNECTED Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS 26 Tahoe: The MacStories Review - MacStories CarPlay in iOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories visionOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories watchOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories Mystery Solved: Why Third-Party Apps Vanished From the Mac's Control Center - MacStories

Subtitle: Grading the September 2025 RickiesWith the dust settling from Apple's event, the guys score their picks, covering the iPhone Air, 17, and 17 Pro, as well as new AirPods and Apple Watches. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code connected50off Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. JudeTogether, we can help give families facing childhood cancer more tomorrows. Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube Rickies.net — September 2025 Rickies Rickies.co — September 2025 Rickies Spotify adds lossless streaming after 8 years of teasing | The Verge John Siracusa's Baby Pictures – Instagram David Sparks' Baby Picture – Instagram The Best iPhone Lineup in Years - The Enthusiast Federico's Techwoven Case – Mastodon Techwoven Disclaimer – Threads Beats iPhone 17 Pro Kickstand Case with MagSafe and Camera Control - Bedrock Blue - Apple

Subtitle: On A Thursday?!With the next iPhone introduction just days away, Federico, Myke, and Stephen gather their thoughts and their picks to see who has the best guesses on what will happen at Apple's "Awe Dropping" event. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Turbulence Forecast: Find out how turbulent will your flight be with tailored and handcrafted forecasts. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗️Relay for St. Jude Instagram Launches an iPad App - MacStories Polar Loop Polar made a subscription-free alternative to Whoop. | The Verge The iPhone Ultra - 512 Pixels Rickies.co Rickies.net Colors for Alleged 'TechWoven' iPhone 17 Cases Shown Off in New Images - MacRumors Apple's FineWoven iPhone Cases Just Aren't That Good - 512 Pixels Upgrade #579: The 2025 September Event Draft - Relay Rumor Hints at 'Liquid Glass' iPhone 17 Pro Color Tied to iOS 26 Design - MacRumors

Federico's back, Myke is back to his old ways, and Stephen is back to thinking he is cool. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Notion Drafts Ticci and Context Windows – Bluesky All Withings connected watches | Withings Review: the Withings Activité Pop - 512 Pixels G-SHOCK Move Sports Watch Shop Oura Ring 4: Silver RingConn Smart Ring Ultrahuman Ring Apple to Launch iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air in September; iPhone Fold Next Year - Bloomberg Upgrade #578: The Woven Family of Materials - Relay Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude 2025 - 512 Pixels Relay for St Jude 2025 - The Enthusiast Apple Announces September 9 Awe Dropping Event - MacStories Apple Designed Interactive Logo for September 9 Event - MacRumors tinyPod iTunes LP - Wikipedia iPod Touch (5th generation) - Wikipedia iFlash.xyz – Welcome to the home of the iFlash Adapter iPod Original Parts | iFixit Rebuilding a 5th-gen iPod with Myke Hurley - YouTube The Pen Addict #603: Do Not Attribute to Malice That Which Could Be Attributed to Other People Not Caring as Much as You Do About That One Hyper Specific Thing - Relay

Your favorite podcasters are back to do some vitally important singing stuffed animal follow-up, catch up on how the betas are going, make some autumnal predictions, get some troubleshooting advice, and answer your questions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Celtreos: The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Guest Starring: Glenn Fleishman, John Voorhees, and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Glenn Fleishman Take Control Books Help Me Glenn OWC SoftRaid True UK Elephant

Stephen and Myke discuss a new iOS app named Cassette, using Water Lock on the Apple Watch, the state of CarPlay in iOS 26, and new rumors about an entry-level MacBook. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code connected50off Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple has removed the Camera scrolling toggle in iOS 26 Beta 6 – Brandon Butch – Threads Pebble is officially Pebble again | The Verge Here’s a look at the final Pebble Time 2 design | The Verge Pebble Fitbit bought Pebble for much less than originally reported | The Verge Give us questions for our 11th anniversary special! Cassette Cassette brings VHS nostalgia to your iPhone’s camera roll - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Cassette 1.0 How to use Water Lock and eject water from your Apple Watch - Apple Support WHOOP Fitbit Oura CarPlay's Messages App for iOS 26 is Bad - 512 Pixels CarPlay Ultra Review - The Closest thing to an Apple Car! - Auto Focus - YouTube New 12.9-Inch MacBook Could Launch This Year Starting at $599 - MacRumors The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already | The Verge Liquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac The 3D Loupe on iPadOS – Benjamin Mayo – Threads

Jason joins Stephen and Myke to talk about hard drives, window management, and charts. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback snellworld.com September 10, 2014: A Personal Announcement – Six Colors San Francisco Rat - The Incomparable Mothership #458 - The Incomparable Apple accelerates the roadmap and ratchets its revenue – Six Colors This is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple’s Q3 2025 financial call – Six Colors Upgrade #575: I Love to Accelerate a Roadmap - Relay CCATP #808 — Jason Snell on The Magic Behind the Six Colors Charts - Podfeet Podcasts Building self-updating charts in Numbers – Six Colors Rogue Amoeba - Under the Microscope » Blog Archive » Turn Speech Into Text With Audio Hijack 4.3’s New Transcribe Block Stephen and Jason at Myke's Bachelor Party Mail in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger - 512 Pixels New Mail Message in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger - 512 Pixels 'Macintosh HD' Icon Updated in macOS Tahoe Beta 5 - 512 Pixels UNAS Pro - Ubiquiti Here's the redesigned AirDrop icon in iOS 26 - 9to5Mac "Pizza Slice" Icons First Look: iPadOS 26 Public Beta – Six Colors Thoughts on iPadOS 26: Hello, It's Good to Be Back - MacStories iPadOS 26 is way more Mac-like. Where does that lead? - Fast Company Does iPadOS 26 steer the iPad in the wrong direction? – Six Colors iPad Pro (2nd generation) - Wikipedia iPad Pro 12.9‑in. (2nd generation) vs iPad Air 13‑in. (M2) vs iPad Pro 13‑in. (M4) - Apple

A bunch of photos have surfaced of the iPhone 17's colors, and the guys debate the merits of orange. Then, they roast each other's macOS Docks. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #807: A Sign of Maturity, with Federico Viticci - Relay Upgrade #574: The Shame Box - Relay Is this really an iPhone 17 Pro spotted in the wild? | The Verge Yes, That Appears to be a Real iPhone 17 Pro | Parker Ortolani Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for stealing iOS secrets | The Verge The iPhone 17 Pro might be oh so orange. | The Verge Leaker shares clearest look yet at all the iPhone 17 dummy units - 9to5Mac Connected #358: Roast my Dock - Relay 🇬🇧 Myke's Dock Blind Ranking AI Logos by How Much they Look Like B-🕳️'s - YouTube Sonos Slack Discord Ulysses Notion Craft Reeder Readwise Reader Todoist Timery for Toggl ChatGPT Claude Limitless Descript Zoom Logic Pro Adobe Audition Audio Hijack Piezo Fission Forecast FusionCast Pixelmator Pro Things Mango Baby Google Chrome 🇺🇸 Stephen's Dock Mimestream Today Day One DEVONthink MarsEdit Overcast 🇮🇹 Ticci's Dock Perplexity Comet WhatsApp for iOS, Mac and PC Notion Calendar Superhuman Marked Jump Desktop Mactop OBS

With Beta 4, Liquid Glass is back in a big way, and the guys have feelings about it. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Deflexmobile Specialty License Plates in TN Opportunity Knocks – The Enthusiast The Unicode Blog: 🥳 Say Hello to the New Emoji Coming in Unicode 17.0 This Fall! ✨ Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan - Apple Mac Power Users #728: All About AppleCare - Relay Everything new in iOS 26 beta 4 – 9to5mac Federico's Liquid Glass Examples – Mastodon Federico's Big Thoughts on Liquid Glass – Mastodon

Subtitle: Because Dave SaidJohn Voorhees joins Federico and Myke for The Stephenlympics! What will Stephen be up to a year from now? They make their predictions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback GOV.UK Design System The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here | The Verge Apple’s leaked MagSafe charger is first to support Qi2.2 | The Verge Apple PR Speak vs Tech YouTube! | Linus, MKBHD, Scott the Woz & Snazzy Labs - YouTube The Pleasures of Conversing via Voice Text - MacStories iPhone 17 Pro leak reveals brand new colors that could be coming - 9to5Mac Sonny Dickson on X: "iPhone 17 lens protection cover will match the phone color" / X iPhone 17 colors confirmed! See all of Apple’s 2025 options right here | Macworld iPhone 17 colors corroborated by 'internal document' – here they are – 9to5mac All 15 New iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Colors Revealed in Latest Leak - MacRumors Stephen Hackett | The Relay Wiki | Fandom Analogue’s 4K N64 has been delayed again, but only by a month | The Verge Planned Obsolescence and the Death of Great Products - Casey Neistat - YouTube Stephen Hackett's Computer Collection - Google Sheets NPC: Next Portable Console and NPC XL - MacStories

Samsung has new folding phones, Liquid Glass has a new look, and Apple has a new COO. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Connected #417: He Stole My Barbecue Stuff - RelayThe one where Federico was robbed. Connected #366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10 - Relay Charge and connect with the USB-C connector on your iPhone - Apple Support Podcast Rewind: Review Season Tools and What’s Up with the Switch 2 Dock? - MacStories Ten Years Indie - 512 Pixels Congratulations Stephen –The Enthusiast Nomad’s minimalist MagSafe wallet has a tracking card built in | The Verge Leather Mag Wallet with Find My Tracking - Black | Horween | NOMAD LOC8 MagSafe Finder Wallet and Stand ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Completes Deal to Buy Jony Ive’s Device Startup - Bloomberg Apple Readies First Upgrade to Vision Pro Headset - Bloomberg Our Setups - MacStories MacStories Setups Update: Fresh Approaches, Wi-Fi Upgrades, and Handhelds - MacStories Review: Belkin Travel Bag and Head Strap for Vision Pro – Six Colors Viture Subreddit Viture Comparison Chart Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Everything announced at the July event | The Verge Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: the 7 biggest announcements | The Verge Hands On with Samsung's Satisfying-to-Shut Galaxy Z Flip 7 – Android Faithful Hands On with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Ultimate Foldable for Your Wallet – Android Faithful Samsung Z Fold/Flip 7 Impressions: Major Upgrades! - MKBHD - YouTube Galaxy Watch 8 Ultra hands-on: why the new face? - MKBHD - YouTube Samsung Z Fold/Flip 7 Impressions: Major Upgrades! - MKBHD - YouTube iOS 26 beta 3 changes – 9to5mac iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design Drama: Beta 2 vs. Beta 3 Changes in Every App - MacRumors Stephen Hackett: "Beta 3 tones Liquid Glass waaaay down" - eworld.social Liquid Glass Differences Between the Second and Third Betas – Pixel Envy Federico Viticci: "How much has Apple really “nerfed” Liquid Glass in the latest beta?" - MacStories on Mastodon iOS 7 Beta 3 Tidbits: New App Download Animation, Thicker Fonts, Safari Improvements - MacRumors Federico Viticci: "Truly another S-tier iPad multitasking change." - MacStories on Mastodon WWDC25: Meet Liquid Glass | Apple - YouTube @alancdye - Instagram Apple announces chief operating officer transition - Apple Jeff Williams to be replaced as Apple COO – Six Colors Apple Announces COO Transition as Jeff Williams Plans Retirement - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: Jeff Williams, 62, Is Retiring as Apple’s COO Apple has a new leader for its industrial design team. | The Verge

Subtitle: Grading the TiccilympicsApple Music is 10 years old, the future of Siri is uncertain, and the A18 Pro may be headed to a Mac. Lastly, the 2024 Ticcilympics are graded. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback San Diego Fireworks 2012, LOUD and up close - YouTube Widgetsmith 7.3 Adds Downloadable Wallpapers and Coordinating Themes Roost V3 - Laptop Stand | Roost Laptop Stand Apple Music celebrates 10 years with the launch of a new global hub for artists - Apple Apple Music launching Replay All Time, revealing your most streamed music ever - 9to5Mac Meta is offering multimillion-dollar pay for AI researchers, but not $100M 'signing bonuses' | TechCrunch Apple Weighs Replacing Siri’s AI, LLMs With Anthropic Claude or OpenAI ChatGPT - Bloomberg CaMeL offers a promising new direction for mitigating prompt injection attacks About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors New MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Spotted in Apple Code - MacRumors Thoughts on a Possible Low-End MacBook Powered by the A18 Pro - 512 Pixels Upgrade #570: The Spite Tier - Relay Daring Fireball: Jason Snell: 'About That A18 Pro MacBook Rumor' Framework Laptop 12 Connected #510: The Ticcilympics (2024) - Relay The Ticcilympics - Rickes.net Ticci and John Try Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar with Cream Soda - YouTube

Federico has been experimenting with KVMs, Stephen is fixing macOS between dreams, and Myke finally experienced iOS 26. After those conversations, the guys turn to a list of questions from listeners about WWDC, Apple's app strategy, and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback An iPad Pickle – AppStories Our Setups - MacStories Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch - Sabrent TESmart KVM Interoperability - European Commission TRMNL | The Rickies Rickies API – Rickies.co macOS Tahoe Beta 2 Fixes the Finder Icon - 512 Pixels ATP 644: You Have to Invert — Accidental Tech Podcast Daring Fireball: Sorry, MacOS Tahoe Beta 2 Still Does the Finder Icon Dirty Pushing Tahoe's Finder Icon Even Further - 512 Pixels Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 2 - MacRumors Everything new in iOS 26 developer beta 2 – Apple Insider Here's Everything New in macOS Tahoe Beta 2 - MacRumors Apple tweaks Control Center visibility in iOS 26 beta 2 - 9to5Mac iOS 26 Beta 2 Fixes Frustrating Safari Design - MacRumors Everything new in iOS 26 beta 2 - 9to5Mac Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic - 512 Pixels Stephen's Current Home Screen Apple's New Alarm Design in iOS 26 Might Make You Oversleep - MacRumors macOS Tahoe Beta 2 Lets You Add a Menu Bar Background - MacRumors Revisiting the Aqua Introduction - 512 Pixels Snow Leopard to Bring Unifying 'Marble' User Interface? - MacRumors Daring Fireball: Macworld Expo 2009 Predictions

This week: Federico interviewed Craig Federighi about the past, present, and future of the iPad. Myke started a blog, and Stephen is hoping for change. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback macOS Tahoe 26 does away with the 'Mickey Mouse glove' cursor - 9to5Mac WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Breaks Decades of Finder History - 512 Pixels Proposal For A New Finder Icon | D. Griffin Jones Stephen's Motorola ROKR E1 – Instagram iOS 26 makes Apple Music Replay fully native inside the app - 9to5Mac Federico Viticci: "Kudos to the Reminders team" - MacStories on Mastodon Design interactive snippets - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer Interview: Craig Federighi Opens Up About iPadOS, Its Multitasking Journey, and the iPad's Essence - MacStories The Enthusiast

Subtitle: Scoring The Rickies (June 2025)The guys learn how their predictions fared, talk about some of the news from WWDC25, and someone gets a trophy. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code CONNECTED Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback WWDC25 - Rickies.net WWDC25 - Rickies.co Introducing Liquid Glass | Apple - YouTube Meet Liquid Glass - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and Liquid Glass: The MacStories Overview - MacStories WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Compatibility, Will Be Last to Support Intel Macs - 512 Pixels WWDC25: The End of the Intel Mac Era - 512 Pixels Apple Intelligence Expands: Onscreen Visual Intelligence, Shortcuts, Third-Party Apps, and More - MacStories Apple Execs Defend Siri Delays, AI Plan and Apple Intelligence | WSJ - YouTube Updates to Apple's On-Device and Server Foundation Language Models - Apple Machine Learning Research visionOS 26: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Introducing the Apple Games app: A personalized home for games - Apple Updates to Apple's On-Device and Server Foundation Language Models - Apple Machine Learning Research Foundation Models | Apple Developer Documentation Apple’s new research paper says AI reasoning isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. | The Verge The Prompt - Relay Develop for Shortcuts and Spotlight with App Intents - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer Mac Power Users #801: WWDC 2025: A Return to Form - Relay Apple unveils new Mac Studio and brings Apple silicon to Mac Pro - AppleFrom June 2023 :( WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Breaks Decades of Finder History - 512 Pixels WWDC25: Oh No, They Did It to Automator, Too - 512 Pixels

Subtitle: Can You Read the Three Secrets, Please? WWDC25 is next week, and Apple is poised to launch many things. This week, Myke, Federico, and Stephen must guess what those things may be. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback WWDC25 - Rickies.co WWDC25 - Rickies.net Physicality: the new age of UI – Sebastiaan de With How Much Longer Will New macOS Versions Support Intel Macs? - 512 Pixels Apple empowers developers and fuels innovation with new tools and resources - Apple

The folks originally behind Shortcuts are back with a new app called Sky. Federico has written a preview of the new AI-powered assistant, which understands the content of your applications and windows, unlocking new types of interactions and automations. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple's Terrible iTunes Phone from 2005 - Michael MJD - YouTube After 15 years, WhatsApp is finally ready for the iPad | The Verge Our 2025 macOS and visionOS WWDC Wishes - AppStories Apple adds iPad to self-service repair – Six Colors Limited Edition Motorola Razr V3i DOLCE GABBNNA Unlocked Flip Mobile Phone | eBay Upgrade #565: The Scent of Humane - Relay Sam and Jony and skepticism – Six Colors Daring Fireball: The Talk Show: 'A Monkey on a Rock' Why the Original Macintosh Had a Screen Resolution of 512x342, and not 512x384 as One Might Expect - 512 Pixels From the Creators of Shortcuts, Sky Extends AI Integration and Automation to Your Entire Mac - MacStories Sky Workflow Co-Founders Want to Bring AI to the Desktop - MacStories OpenAI and Jony Ive are building a ChatGPT-powered super-gadget | The Verge Reverse Engineering App Intents Apple to Debut Dedicated Gaming App Within Days of Switch 2’s Arrival - Bloomberg Backbone Quinn Nelson's Ideas for Apple and Gaming

The guys discuss Fortnite's return to the App Store, cover Google IO, and are interrupted by huge news from Sam Altman and Jony Ive. They then talk about feelings. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Review Connected on Apple Podcasts! Fortnite is finally back on US iPhones | The Verge Fortnite becomes top free game on U.S. App Store overnight, but nothing is settled  - 9to5Mac Apple to Open AI Models to Developers in Bid to Spur New Apps - Bloomberg iOS 19 Will Let Developers Use Apple's AI Models in Their Apps - MacRumors Sam and Jony introduce io | OpenAI OpenAI to Buy Apple Veteran Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup in $6.5 Billion Deal - Bloomberg Zoe's Very Good Post on Jony Ive's News Airbnb's Redesigned App Combines Stays with Services and Unique Experiences - MacStories Inside Airbnb's App Redesign: An AppStories Interview with Marketing and Design Leads - MacStories The 15 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2025 | The Verge Google’s AI enters its ‘agentic era’ | The Verge Project Astra 2025: Google’s universal AI assistant is now smarter and more proactive | The Verge Microsoft’s AI security chief accidentally reveals Walmart’s AI plans after protest | The Verge Google Beam hands-on exclusive: a futuristic upgrade to conference calls - YouTube Android XR hands-on: Google’s take on Meta Ray-Ban? - YouTube At Google I/O, everything is changing and normal and scary and chill – Platformer Model Context Protocol An Interview with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg About AI and the Evolution of Social Media – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Simon Willison’s Weblog I really don’t like ChatGPT’s new memory dossier – Simon Willison

This week, Myke hosts The Quizzies, Apple announces new accessibility features, Federico explains vibe coding, Google makes announcements ahead of IO, and Stephen takes on xAI. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Google's statement on May 7 press reports about Search traffic – Google Blog Apple opened the door to web paywalls — our test shows it might hurt conversions Initial Data Is In: App2Web Conversion Rates After the App Store Ruling — Superwall Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year - Apple The Android Show: I/O Edition - YouTube Android 16 Material Three Expressive UI coming in beta this month | The Verge The Swift Student Challenge Interviews and watchOS and tvOS Wishes Apple, Anthropic Team Up to Build AI-Powered ‘Vibe-Coding’ Platform - Bloomberg Good Vibrations Between Apple & Anthropic – MG Siegler Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform | TechCrunch Andrej Karpathy on Vibe Coding Cursor OpenAI Is in Talks to Acquire Programming Tool Windsurf for $3 Billion - The New York Times Variant Junie App Store Vibes - MacStories VibeCode App Google confirms it’s close to getting Gemini support on iPhones | The Verge xAI in Memphis - Archives - 512 Pixels Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer stirs turmoil over smog in Memphis : NPR Protect our Aquifer Second xAI Datacenter Could Take Enough Energy to Power 40% of Memphis; Government Agency Charged with Studying Impact Targeted by DOGE - 512 Pixels Memphis Chamber of Commerce Claims No New Gas Turbines Will be Placed at Second xAI Location, Despite Documents to the Contrary - 512 Pixels Musk’s xAI explores another massive methane gas turbine installation at second South Memphis data center - Southern Environmental Law Center A cheat sheet for why using ChatGPT is not bad for the environment – The Weird Turn Pro What's the carbon footprint of using ChatGPT? – Sustainability by numbers Relay 5 vs. ChatGPT

Stephen answers questions about his new two-phone lifestyle, Myke wonders what Eddy Cue knows that he doesn't, and then the guys discuss the Motorola ROCKR and last week's injunction against Apple over its App Store policies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Google just leaked Android’s new design language | The Verge Aaron Draplin - Skillshare Aaron Draplin's Backyard Studio Tour - YouTube CS193p - Developing Apps for iOS - Stanford University The ROKR E1 - 512 Pixels Steve Jobs Introduces the iTunes Phone Motorola ROKR in 2005 - YouTube [Rare, Collectible] Motorola ROKR E1 - Silver (Cingular) "The iTunes Phone" | eBay Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support A Breach of Trust: Apple Held in Contempt Over App Store Rules - MacStories Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Hands Down Epic Ruling in App Store Case - 512 Pixels Apple Updates App Review Guidelines - 512 Pixels Upgrade #562: Let's Break the Law - Relay Our 2025 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes – AppStories Daring Fireball: Amazon, Finally, Now Has a ‘Get Book’ Button in Its iOS Kindle App Apple approves Spotify app update that allows US users to access pricing info, external payment links | TechCrunch Patreon’s iOS update allows creators to bypass in-app purchases | The Verge ATP 638: Hop, Hop, Hop — Accidental Tech Podcast David Smith: "I've been mulling over the App injuction…" - Mastodon Apple SVP Eddy Cue says ‘you may not need’ iPhone by 2035 due to AI - 9to5Mac Apple to add AI search partners to Safari as Google usage falls - 9to5Mac Apple is looking at adding Perplexity and other AI search engines to Safari | The Verge ChatGPT is getting better for shopping | The Verge I’ll take “Bucket List” for $400, Ken – Six Colors Apple Plans Split iPhone Launch Strategy: Pro and Foldable in Fall 2026, Standard in Spring 2027 - MacRumors Mac Power Users #795: Our iPad Usage - Relay “Sidekick Pocket” graphic notebook by Cortex Brand

This week: Myke is learning, Federico saw a rumor, Stephen comes clean, and Apple launched a weird webpage. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Turbulence Forecast: Find out how turbulent will your flight be with tailored and handcrafted forecasts. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback UniFi Camera Security - Ubiquiti Previewed: smart #1 Premium Interior | Carz Automedia Malaysia Slots of the Past: PDS - 512 Pixels Google is working on a big UI overhaul for Android: Here's an early look - Android Authority ‎Snapshot on Apple Apple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple | The Verge tvOS 18 is now available - Apple"tvOS 18 introduces intelligent features like InSight, which displays timely information about actors, characters, and music from every live-action Apple TV+ movie and show onscreen in real time." Raycast’s iOS app is now available for AI chat and notes | The Verge Moom · Many Tricks

Myke is back from paternity leave and has some hot takes on the last two months of tech news. He and Federico accidentally have the same surprise, while Stephen wonders what Beats could slap its logo on. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Limitless AI In depth with Windows 11 Recall—and what Microsoft has (and hasn’t) fixed - Ars Technica HP reveals 'Beats Limited Edition' Envy 15 laptop | ZDNET 2-Pack USB-C to USB-C Cable (1.5 m/5 ft) - Beats Laptop With Dolby Atmos - Best Buy HTC One S - Wikipedia Dropping the Beats: A Review of the HTC Rezound - 512 Pixels Best AI transcription app for the Mac comes to iPhone and iPad - 9to5Mac 1 in 2 Surveyed Willing to Pay at Least $10/Month for Apple Intelligence - MacRumors We will pay for Apple Intelligence, even if the survey saying so is junk - 9to5Mac iPhone 17 Air's Extreme Thinness Demoed in New Video - MacRumors iPhone 17 Air Early Hands On - YouTube Readwise Reader Houseplant How Could Apple Use Open-Source AI Models? - MacStories Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino Corruption is Winning - 512 Pixels Tim Cook pressed for details on how Apple obtained Trump tariff exemptions - 9to5Mac EU Fines Apple €500 Million for Digital Markets Act Violations - MacStories Apple and Meta hit with the EU’s first DMA antitrust fines | The Verge The EU Busts Out the Kid Gloves for the First DMA Fines – Spyglass

This week, Federico is joined by One True John to discuss camera bump follow-up, differential privacy and Apple Intelligence, plus a whole bunch of Vision Pro and iPadOS 19 rumors. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Ryan Jones: “Camera Plateau is the true name..." ReagentX/imessage-exporter: Export iMessage data + run iMessage Diagnostics iMazing | Gestione di iPhone, iPad e iPod per Mac e PC. Trasferisci, copia, ripristina musica, messaggi, file e altro ancora Introducing GPT-4.1 in the API | OpenAI Apple Is Using Differential Privacy to Improve Apple Intelligence - MacStories simonw/llm: Access large language models from the command-line iOS 10: The MacStories Review - MacStories - Part 29 Apple Vision Pro 2 Details, Low-Latency Headset, AR Glasses; iPadOS 19 Details - Bloomberg Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories iPadOS 19 Rumored to Bring Yet More Window Dressing - 512 Pixels Changing My Relationship with the iPad - YouTube Gavin Nelson on X: "iOS × visionOS experiment https://t.co/FXlzAZgbS3" / X Jordan Singer on X: "i built a reflective ui 🪩 https://t.co/o0HduipYei" / X

Subtitle: A Normal Person FiveAhead of an iOS redesign, a new game emerges. Also: feedback, the power of a blog's color scheme, and new CalDigit docks. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The Vertigo Lens Turret Lets You Mount Three Lenses at the Same Time | PetaPixel A Fresh Coat of Paint – 512 Pixels New Relay Hat Introducing the TS5 & TS5 Plus – CalDigit Introducing the TS5 and TS5 Plus | CalDigit Thunderbolt 5 Docks - YouTube All the Design Changes Rumored for iOS 19 So Far - MacRumors Marques Brownlee on X: "I do think it's kinda hilarious that one of the biggest iPhone update stories in years is the shape of the icons..." Hands-on: Google will soon let you customize icon shapes on your Pixel's home screen - Android Authority Apple walks back controversial Safari changes with iOS 15 beta 6 update | TechCrunch Federico Viticci on X: "Just another day being unable to order takeout because iOS 15 Safari’s bottom bar..." Apple Acquires Workflow - MacStories TP–7 - teenage engineering Automation Server | Pushcut

Federico and Stephen address some follow up, then saddle up for the Rumor Roundup before answering a round of listener questions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Snell's law - Wikipedia Apple Health App Revamp, AI Doctor Coming in iOS 19; M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro - Bloomberg Gurman: New iPad Pro and MacBook Pro Models With M5 Chips to Launch Later This Year - MacRumorsMacBook Pro Models With M5 Apple preparing M5 MacBook Pro refresh later this year, ahead of 'overhaul' in 2026 - 9to5Mac Another new Apple product will make the switch to in-house modems in 2027: report - 9to5Mac Apple reportedly wants to 'replicate' your doctor next year with new Project Mulberry - 9to5Mac Apple Updates Its OSes with Mail Parity Across Platforms, Recipes in News, Apple Intelligence on visionOS, and More - MacStories

WWDC 2025 has been announced, so it's time to get silly and read too much into the event's artwork. In other news: Federico goes on a quest for the perfect earbuds for dictation, and Stephen asks him about his Mac mini usage. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Google Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback From Dashboard Widgets to Breaking News: Mark Gurman's Path to Bloomberg - AppStories Upgrade #556: This Photo Is Not 2000 Years Old - Relay Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9 - Apple Federico Viticci: "That's a nice-looking frosted glass design you got there, Apple. 👀" — Bluesky Veni, vidi, vici - Wikipedia Jon Prosser Claims Apple is Working on 'Steve Jobs Heritage Edition' AR Glasses, Gurman Calls Rumor 'Complete Fiction' - MacRumors iOS 19 Again Rumored to Feature visionOS-Like 'Glassy' Design - MacRumors Gurman: Jon Prosser's iOS 19 Mockups 'Aren't Representative' of Redesign - MacRumors Image of 'Flat' Redesign From Early iOS 7 Build Reportedly Leaks - MacRumors MacStadium | Mac Cloud Solutions on Apple Hardware Tasker for Android simonw/llm: Access large language models from the command-line Jump Desktop Cursor - The AI Code Editor I feel more empowered than ever - Birchtree Pushcut for Mac superwhisper AirPods - Apple Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 4 Xiaomi Buds 5 Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro BETTER than BLUETOOTH?! - Snapdragon Sound explained - YouTube Elevated, untethered audio with Qualcomm XPAN Snapdragon Sound | Premium Audio Technology | Qualcomm

The fallout over Apple's AI efforts have led to changes within the company, while its App Store policies have allowed PWAs to shine on the iPad. Stephen and Federico also discuss the return of Pebble and what the next iPhone may look like. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Google Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Turbulence Forecast: Find out how turbulent will your flight be with tailored and handcrafted forecasts. Download now. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CONNECTED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Pro tip: use an IR illuminator to use the Vision Pro in the dark: r/VisionPro Use Apple Vision Pro on an airplane or train with Travel Mode - Apple Support John Voorhees: "Ten years ago today, I launched an app..." Apple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - Bloomberg Apple puts Vision Pro creator in charge of Siri as Apple Intelligence rollout falters - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Gurman: Tim Cook Has Put Mike Rockwell in Charge of Siri, Reporting to Craig Federighi Daring Fireball: 'Hey Siri, What Month Is It?' Apple Exclusively Selling New 4-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand - MacRumors Dock di ricarica wireless BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 2 in 1 di Belkin con MagSafe - Antracite - Apple (IT) The iPad's "Sweet" Solution - MacStories Introducing two new PebbleOS watches - Eric Migicovsky PebbleOS Watches Preorder Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones - Eric Migicovsky EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone - 9to5Mac Apple says EU interoperability requirements enable unfettered access to the iPhone, risks customer security and privacy - 9to5Mac This Open-Source E-Ink Screen Is My Favorite New Gadget - YouTube Latest iPhone 17 Pro Dummies Highlight Apple's New Part-Glass Design - MacRumors Revealed: Entire iPhone 17 Lineup's Striking New Camera Designs - MacRumors Federico, on "Mesa"

Is the Vision Pro the perfect night computer? Will this year bring a sweeping redesign to Apple's operating systems? Has Apple (accidentally?) built the ultimate desktop computer for AI? Are questions a bad way to write an episode description? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Google Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Links and Show Notes: Final Call for Merch: Pre-orders close on Friday, March 14! Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Brydge - Docking Stations & Keyboards for iPad and Surface The downfall of Brydge: Ceasing operations, unpaid staff, more - 9to5Mac Brydge Press Release A country-level primary-final-useful (CL-PFU) energy and exergy database: overview of its construction and 1971–2020 world-level efficiency results - IOPscience Connected Merch | Cotton Bureau Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple Bora Bora was worth the wait! : r/VisionPro Change volume, sound, & vibrate settings - Android Help Web Apps - visionOS App Store Fullmoon On-Device AI - App Store Apple (AAPL) Readies Dramatic Design Overhauls for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16 - Bloomberg iOS 19 to bring an all-new design to your iPhone - 9to5Mac Apple's New Vision for Software - Spyglass Daring Fireball: A New System-Wide UI Look for iOS — Let Alone MacOS, Too — Would Be a Huge Deal Widgetsmith visionOS Windows | Apple Developer Documentation Sheets | Apple Developer Documentation The M3 Ultra Mac Studio for Local LLMs - MacStories Apple Mac Studio with M3 Ultra Review: The Ultimate AI Developer Workstation - Max Weinbach at Creative Strategies Apple Open Source - MLX GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics Cards | NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU | NVIDIA Upgrade #554: Level Zero Promise - Relay On Apple Offering an Abstraction Layer for AI on Its Platforms - MacStories

Subtitle: The Jeremies (March 2025)It's a busy week: there are new iPads and Macs to discuss, as well as new emoji whose names are unknown to one particular host. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The Missing Middle - AppStories MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH MERCH List of supermarket chains in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia Apple Announces the New iPad Air and Base Model iPad - MacStories Apple Updates iPad & iPad Air — 512 Pixels iPad Keyboards - Apple M4 MacBook Air Introduced — 512 Pixels Apple Introduces the New MacBook Air - MacStories Apple MacBook Air - Walmart.com Apple Reveals New Mac Studio Powered by M4 Max and M3 Ultra - MacStories Mac Studio Updated with the M4 Max and ... M3 Ultra — 512 Pixels Apple reveals M3 Ultra, taking Apple silicon to a new extreme - Apple No M4 Ultra Chip? Apple Confirms the M4 Max Chip Lacks UltraFusion - MacRumors Mac Studio - Technical Specifications - Apple The Jeremies Gazette First Look: New Apple Emojis in iOS 18.4 Beta 2 - Emojipedia Art Attack - Wikipedia Giovanni Muciaccia - Wikipedia Sark - Wikipedia Introducing NPC XL: More NPC, Every Week - MacStories

Myke is away, so Stephen and Federico are relaunching every shirt from the show's archives. Then, the guys talk through iOS 18.4 and Ticci's new WiFi. Lastly, Stephen chats with Connected headphone expert Merri about her new Powerbeats Pro 2. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Google Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CONNECTED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Merri Hackett Links and Show Notes: Thank you Discord user The E.J.J. for the intro clip. Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 💟 Sophia Hurley 📱 Apple's C1 modem doesn't interfere with MagSafe on the iPhone 16e | Macworld 🤓 Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm | Reuters 🚨 Connected Shirts On Sale Now!All the classics, plus a new design! 🛜 TP-Link Deco BE85 🛜 Introduction and Usage of MLO Network - Home Network Community 👾 NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories 🆕 Apple Says iOS 18.4 Will Be Released in April With These New Features - MacRumors 🍝 Apple introduces News+ Food - Applepreviousnext 😱 Myke in the new "Sketch" Styles 🔊 Play background sounds on iPhone - Apple Support 🤖 The iOS 18.4 beta brings Matter robot vacuum support | The Verge 🎧 Powerbeats Pro 2 in Hyper Purple - Apple 🫀 Heart Rate Monitoring - Powerbeats Pro 2 🤑 Apple to Acquire Beats Music & Beats Electronics - Apple 💙 Stephen's Blue & White G3

There's a new iPhone in town. It's not what you think... Beyond the new 16e, the guys discuss the end of Humane, the future of Siri, and quite a bit of feedback. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Google Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CONNECTED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Updates Purchase Migration Requirements — 512 Pixels Netflix says its brief Apple TV app integration was a mistake | The Verge Behind the Design of Powerbeats Pro 2 I Beats - YouTube Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family - Apple iPhone 16e - Apple Introducing iPhone 16e - February 19 - YouTube Apple Reveals New iPhone 16e with Face ID and 48MP Camera - MacStories Apple Announces the iPhone 16e — 512 Pixels John Voorhees: "Conspiracy Theory…" - Mastodon Apple to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business - Apple Jony Ive Designs One-of-a-Kind Red Mac Pro for Product (RED) Charity Auction - MacRumors Humane is shutting down the AI Pin and selling its remnants to HP | The Verge Turns Out, You Can't Spell 'Humane AI Pin' Without HP — 512 Pixels Humane’s daily returns are outpacing sales | The Verge Humane recalls the AI Pin’s charging case due to overheating concerns | The Verge Apple Intelligence Siri Overhaul Could Get Delayed - MacRumors Apple Enlists Company Veteran Kim Vorrath to Help Fix AI, Siri - Bloomberg Upgrade #551: The Paternity Draft - Relay

Stephen thinks he deserves a new title for changing the world, Stephen has a new page on his blog, and Stephen ordered Merri some new headphones. Also: Federico has a theory and Myke is in a new group chat. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Google Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Connected #372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New? - Relay Partiful - Free Online Party Invites Would You Watch YouTube at 4x Speed? - WVFRM Podcast - YouTube Upgrade #550: The Tasty Part Inside Bad Bread - Relay The Now Page — 512 Pixels Revisions · Now — 512 Pixels · GitHub Our Setups - MacStories /now • Robb Knight @penaddict’s statuslog Hemispheric Views About migrating Apple Account purchases between accounts - Apple Support Migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another Apple Account - Apple Support Apple Launches Tool to Migrate Purchases Between Apple Accounts — 512 Pixels Migrating Purchases from One Apple Account to Another Is Now Possible - MacStories Powerbeats Pro 2 — Apple Review: Powerbeats Pro 2 tick all the boxes with heart rate monitoring, slimmer design, H2 chip, more - 9to5Mac PowerBeats Pro 2 Review: Still Better than AirPods! - YouTube Powerbeats Pro 2 review: the workout buds to beat | The Verge Ozlo Sleepbuds – Ozlo UK New holistic Apple Health Study launches today in the Research app - Apple Apple to Bring TV+ to Android Phones in Bid to Boost Subscribers - Bloomberg Apple appears to have found a way to offload unsold Vision Pro headsets - 9to5Mac Myke Hurley - Internet Broadcaster and Producer

The guys reflect on the Vision Pro's first year and then talk about things that matter more, like the recent resurgence of read-it-later apps and Apple's new Invites app. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Dec. 2025 Update: The guys at Robot or Not have weighed in, a mere ten months later. Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple in 2024: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors Upgrade #549: (I Don't) Grade for the World - Relay The 2024 Six Colors Report Card — 512 Pixels Six Colors' Apple in 2024 Report Card - MacStories Steven's Follow Up Google’s Gemini app adds access to ‘thinking’ AI models | The Verge The Many Purposes of Timeline Apps for the Open Web - MacStories Timeline apps are here: Tapestry, Reeder, and a new way to read feeds | The Verge Instapaper 9.1 Release Notes GoodLinks Raindrop.io Readwise Readwise Reader Reeder Classic Unread Pocket Apple Vision Pro Review: It’s a Carousel — 512 Pixels I Tried Samsung's Secret Android XR Headset! - MKBHD - YouTube TouchDesk – Justin Ryan – Threads Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together - Apple Apple Launches New 'Invites' App — 512 Pixels New 'Apple Invites' App Debuts on the App Store - MacStories Apple’s Invites invites you to send invitations – Six Colors Here are five Apple Invites features you might have missed - 9to5Mac Apple quietly shreds its iOS Cards app | The Verge

Legacy Stephen is back, and Federico has been wired in to the saga of DeepSeek. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: 1Blocker: The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari. Get 1 month Premium free with code CONNECTED Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback A New Look for 2025 and Beyond — Relay Sotheby's Is Auctioning Custom iPods from the Late Karl Lagerfeld's Massive Collection - MacStories Shiny iPod + Microphone Colorful iPod nanos Xserve RAID - Wikipedia Modified iPod minis DeepSeek FAQ – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Why everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek | The Verge The questions the Chinese government doesn’t want DeepSeek AI to answer - Ars Technica Why the markets are freaking out about Chinese AI newcomer DeepSeek - Ars Technica Nvidia sheds almost $600 billion in market cap, biggest drop ever - CNBC Federico Viticci: "DeepSeek is no longer available on the Italian App Store..." The Fox and the Grapes - Wikipedia Connected Outro Maker

Federico has a new mail client, Myke is concerned about software releases, and Stephen shares a recent interaction with AppleCare's iCloud support team. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback NPC Special Podcast Episode: Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions and First Theories - MacStories Shortwave BANG!CASE: Push-Button iPhone Automation - MacStories Apple's Redesigned Mail App is Expanding to the Mac — Here's When - MacRumors macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iOS 18.3 Enable Apple Intelligence Automatically - MacRumors iOS 18.3 makes 5 changes to Apple Intelligence notification summaries - 9to5Mac iOS 18.3 Adds New Visual Intelligence Features for iPhone 16 - MacRumors Casey's Screenshot iCloud+ - Apple MobileMe's Legacy — 512 Pixels The Prompt - Relay

Federico, Myke, and Stephen consider turning their podcast over to a non-profit for all decision-making. Other points of business include Unifi networking, Focus modes, daily notes, and other items. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Automating My Rehearsal Tech Setup — Robby Burns My UniFi Experience, Thus Far — 512 Pixels Mastodon announces transition to nonprofit structure | TechCrunch Superhuman UNAS Pro - Ubiquiti Store 1 Second Everyday Daily Video on the App Store Everyday: An App To Turn Your Face Into A Poignant Work Of Art | TechCrunch Granola — The AI Notepad for meetings ChatGPT Gains Support for Reminders and Tasks - MacRumors Mango Baby Newborn Tracker Log on the App Store Connected #441: You, John and My Wife - Relay

Subtitle: Too Much Kissin’It is time to name a new Annual Chairman, so the guys judge their 2024 predictions and make a new round of guesses for what 2025 may bring to the Apple faithful. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Jason Snell and Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Connected - YouTube Annual Rickies 2024 • Rickies.co 2024 Annual Rickies — Rickies.net Apple Vision Pro May Now Be Out of Production - MacRumors 2025 Annual Rickies — Rickies.net Annual Rickies 2025 • Rickies.co

Subtitle: The Pickies (2025)The lads return with their annual predictions for 2025! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2024 champion to be crowned. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: John Voorhees and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro + Ultra and we'll love you more. Submit Feedback "Mac mini Pro" enclosure for M4 Mac mini by Jerrod H - MakerWorld ONEXPLAYER X1 AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840U 10.95'' 3-In-1 Gaming Handheld（US Sto Amazon.com: Giant Googly Eyes Self Adhesive Big Wiggle Eyes Large Sticky Eyes for Party Decorations Refrigerator Door Lawns Car DIY Craft Projects Vision Pro (50mm) Pickies 2024 Voorhees Scale Who's Connected Intro Is It Today?

Subtitle: The Year of John TernusThe guys revisit the biggest stories of year, ranking each month on the most scientific scale known to humankind. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust — continuously. Learn more. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. MasterClass: Give one annual Membership and get one free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayGet 20% off any annual plan! The Ticci Scale Connected #404: The Non - Relay FM Connected #483: Send John Your Face - Relay FM Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple Joanna Stern's Vision Pro Demo Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission - 9to5Mac Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act - MacStories How I Modded My iPad Pro with a Screen Protector, iPhone Holder, and Magnetic Stereo Speakers - MacStories Mac at 40 Archives — 512 Pixels Even After 40 Years, the Macintosh's Spirit is the Same — 512 Pixels Apple Closing Its Infinite Loop Store — 512 Pixels Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U] - 9to5Mac Apple to Sell Watches Without Blood Oxygen Feature - Bloomberg Myke Hurley | Quite the day so far. | Instagram Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them - The Verge Apple joins AI fray with release of model framework - The Verge Apple’s decision to drop iPhone web apps comes under scrutiny in the EU - The Verge Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey - Bloomberg Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts for Podcasts, New Emoji, and More - MacStories The European Commission Fines Apple Over €1.8 Billion - MacStories The App Store, Spotify, and Europe’s thriving digital music market - Apple Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule change - 9to5Mac Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories MacBook Air Updated with M3 — 512 Pixels The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already - The Verge The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped — 512 Pixels Defending the Jonathan — 512 Pixels Apple Releases Spatial Personas Betas to visionOS 1.1 Users - MacStories Automattic Acquires Messaging Integrator Beeper - MacStories Delta - Game Emulator on the App Store Third-party iPhone app store AltStore PAL is now live in Europe - The Verge Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near - 9to5Mac Schiller doesn't know whether the App Store is profitable; no notes – 9to5mac Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5Mac App Store Archives - 9to5Mac Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation - 9to5Mac Apple’s Next CEO: List of Apple Insiders Who Could Succeed Tim Cook - Bloomberg Apple Announces New 11" and 13" iPad Pros - MacStories Apple Expands the iPad Air Lineup - MacStories Apple Reveals New Keyboards and the Apple Pencil Pro - MacStories Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad Updated Along with Their Mac Counterparts - MacStories Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple's Event in London - MacStories Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a Preview of OS Features Coming Later This Year - MacStories Apple elaborates on iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos - 9to5Mac How We're Trying to Protect MacStories from AI Bots and Web Crawlers – And How You Can, Too - MacStories EU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee terms - 9to5Mac NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories AI Companies Need to Be Regulated: An Open Letter to the U.S. Congress and European Parliament - MacStories Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny - The Verge OpenAI aims to attract more investment by removing 'AGI' clause with Microsoft, FT reports | Reuters Withholding Apple Intelligence from EU a 'stunning declaration' – 9to5mac ten. | the movie. - YouTube Google's Antitrust Loss, Why Apple Doesn't Just Build a Search Engine, and What Comes Next - MacStories Existential thoughts about Apple’s reliance on Services revenue – Six Colors iOS 18.1 beta 2 with Apple Intelligence now rolling out to developers - 9to5Mac Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon Ticci Tabs on the App Store Performa Month — 512 Pixels Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow - The Verge Apple’s App Store Head to Leave in Reorganization Amid Global Scrutiny - Bloomberg iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act – Six Colors Meta Steps Up Pressure on Apple Vision With Orion AR Glasses and Cheaper Quest 3 - Bloomberg The messy WordPress drama, explained - The Verge Making a Dent in the Universe — 512 Pixels After Five Years of Pro iPhones, I'm Going iPhone 16 Plus This Year - MacStories Croissant: A Beautifully-Designed App for Cross-Posting to Multiple Social Media Accounts - MacStories M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely real - 9to5mac Apple Announces a Minor Update to the iPad mini - MacStories iPad mini Review: The Third Place - MacStories Apple Tweaks EU Core Technology Fee to Avoid Bankrupting Unexpectedly Viral Apps - MacRumors Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Apple Reveals A Partial Timeline for the Rollout of More Apple Intelligence Features - MacStories Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence - Apple 'Ted Lasso' to Return to Apple TV+ as Season Four Allegedly 'Confirmed' - MacRumors “Submerged” brings immersive narrative to Vision Pro – Six Colors Apple’s Dan Riccio, Key Executive in Both the Jobs and Cook Eras, to Retire - Bloomberg Apple now selling top head strap for Apple Vision Pro's Solo Knit band - 9to5Mac ResMed Kontor Head Strap (Medium/Large) - Apple Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 With New Apple Intelligence Features - MacRumors Testing the Vision Pro With New Ultrawide Display Option in visionOS 2.2 - MacRumors Pre-Orders Begin for Book Commemorating Apple Music's 100 Best Albums - MacStories EU puts iPhone interoperability with watches and headphones on notice - The Verge Apple debuts The Weeknd’s immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro - Apple (UK) WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules - The Verge MacStories Selects 2024: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and more - Apple His Majesty King Charles III visits Apple’s U.K. headquarters - Apple Myke Hurley | We are so excited to share that we’re having a baby! | Instagram

Subtitle: Stephen Will Give You $20 to Listen to This EpisodeThis week: Myke shares some news, Federico covers iOS 18.2, and Stephen launches a new awards program. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. MasterClass: Give one annual Membership and get one free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Myke Hurley | We are so excited to share that we’re having a baby! Our daughter is due in February, and we feel so fortunate that our family is growing. | Instagram Myke Hurley: "The Meta Ray-Bans now let me choose John Cena as the assistant voice. 10/10 Product of the year." — Bluesky Kristen Bell told Instagram to ‘get rid of AI’ before she became its official voice - The Verge WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules - The Verge WordPress CEO Rage Quits Community Slack After Court Injunction – 404 MacStories Selects 2024: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories The MacStories Selects 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple Give the Gift of Relay Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple The JerAImies Genmoji Magnetic Leather Back – NOMAD Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and more - Apple Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2: A Deep Dive into Working with Siri and ChatGPT, Together - MacStories iOS and iPadOS 18.2: Everything New Besides Apple Intelligence - MacStories A Look at Apple Intelligence's Image Creation Tools — 512 Pixels CosmOS by Humane

With Myke out this week, Stephen and Federico bravely carry on, discussing the future of web browsers, how iOS 18.2 is shaping up, and a Kickstarter that seems a bit unusual. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Smarter World: Enabling a better, safer and more secure connected world with breakthrough technologies. Listen now. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayGet a year of Connected Pro for 20% off until December 18! Frederico Christmas Trees is Back! - Instagram The AI Podcast Upgrade #540: Validation for Shower Jason - Relay FM Focused #218: Turning Down the Volume, with Stephen Hackett - Relay FM Mac Power Users #773: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 2) - Relay FM John Voorhees: "Did you hear the news on @npc …" - MacStories on Mastodon Dia is the The Browser Company’s AI-powered follow-up to Arc - The Verge The new Surf browser shows why everyone’s trying to connect AI to the web - The Verge OpenAI’s 12 days of ‘shipmas’ include Sora and new reasoning model - The Verge iOS 18.2 release date: When to expect Apple’s big new features - 9to5Mac The Flexbar — 512 Pixels Flexbar: A Versatile & Fully Customizable Touch-Bar Solution by ENIAC — Kickstarter Stream Deck Kit

Federico has been battling color profiles and Stephen has been working to solve a mystery, while Myke has just been enjoying the vibes. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. MasterClass: Give one annual Membership and get one free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback NotebookLM Retrieval-augmented generation - Wikipedia ChatDOC PaperChat What are Projects? | Anthropic Help Center iPhone Mirroring is Very Good — 512 Pixels 🎁 Give the Gift of RelayGet 20% off of Connected Pro from now until December 18! Upgrade #539: 98 Yards with My Boys - Relay FM Once again, the only way forward is the Mac | Macworld Mac Power Users #772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay FM A Cavalcade of Nightmares – AppStories Relay Hosts & Friends Starter Pack — Bluesky MacStories Starter Pack — Bluesky Threads’ algorithm will focus more on the people you follow - The Verge Threads’ custom feeds are already rolling out - The Verge Threads is testing the option to choose your own default feed - The Verge Meta's Threads is developing its own take on Bluesky's 'Starter Packs' | TechCrunch Casey Newton (@caseynewton.bsky.social) — Bluesky Jay Graber - Wikipedia Croissant - Cross-Posting on the App Store Apple reveals 45 app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards - Apple The Eleventh Annual Upgradies Nomination Form Apple Frames 3.3 Adds Support for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, M4 iPad Pro, and Apple Watch Series 10 (feat. An Unexpected Technical Detour) - MacStories Stephen's Watch Mystery - eworld.social

With Federico away, Stephen and Myke talk about video games. Nah, just kidding. Instead, they ponder the future of Google and of social media, consider what maple syrup can do to an iPhone, and discuss Apple's AI summarization features. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust — continuously. Learn more. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback "If you wanna know how my day is going, I just knocked over an open, full thing of maple syrup onto my phone." – Stephen on Threads M4 Macs can't run virtual machines with older versions of macOS – 9to5mac Give the Gift of Relay The Eeeend d of an Eraa – 512 Pixels Upgrade #277: Who Killed the Butterfly Keyboard? - Relay FM Myke Hurley (@myke.social) — Bluesky Stephen Hackett (@ismh86.net) — Bluesky Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards - Relay FM Google’s Chrome Worth Up to $20 Billion If Judge Orders Sale - Bloomberg Chrome Alone – Spyglass The government has a breakup plan for Google – Platformer DOJ Proposes Google Remedy, Search Data, EU Fines Meta – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Google workers to DOJ: we need protections to make your breakup effective - The Verge Beyond HomeKit: Will Apple Make a Smart Home Camera? - MacSparky Overcast adds new listening stats and 48-hour undo features - 9to5Mac Joanna Stern's Notification Summary – Threads Myke Hurley: "🥴" — Bluesky David Smith: "It was around this time last year that Apple flipped the “roll out iOS 17 to everyone bit”, before that it was hovering around 30%." - Mastodon

Stephen wants to make showers more interesting, Federico is spending time with AI writing tools, and Myke is excited about a possible Apple smart home hub. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Smarter World: Enabling a better, safer and more secure connected world with breakthrough technologies.. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Unwrap the Gift of Podcasts | Cotton Bureau Relay Store at Cotton Bureau Khaos Tian on the Mokibo Fusion - Mastodon Mokibo Fusion Keyboard 2.0: 4-in-1 Keyboard with Touchpad | Indiegogo MacBook M1 camera grainy after upgrade to macOS 15.1 | MacRumors Forums The Nomad - Portable Entertainment Reimagined Pre-Orders Begin for Book Commemorating Apple Music's 100 Best Albums - MacStories ‘Designed by Apple in California’ Book With Actual Products – 512 Pixels Christina Warren: "OK, this is wild. Apple is rel…" - Mastodon Apple Music 100 Best Albums - Wikipedia 18 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.2 - MacRumors Apple Likely Planning to Release iOS 18.2 on December 9 - MacRumors Cortex #160: State of the Apps 2025 - Relay FM Too many words for Claude... Apple Home Hub Detailed: Apple Intelligence, HomeOS, Square iPad-Like Design - Bloomberg Gurman: Apple Working on Home ‘Command Center’ for 2025 Launch – 512 Pixels

This week, Myke wades through some feedback, then the guys discuss Stephen's recent sabbatical and Apple's AI image generation tools, and Federico considers the role of smart glasses in Apple's ecosystem. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Smarter World: Enabling a better, safer and more secure connected world with breakthrough technologies.. Listen now. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple now selling top head strap for Apple Vision Pro's Solo Knit band - 9to5Mac OWC Envoy Ultra: The Fastest Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD OWC Thunderbay Flex 8 - Flexible 8-Bay Storage + 8-Port Connectivity + PCIe Expansion Stephen's Sony Photos – Instagram Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 With New Apple Intelligence Features - MacRumors Stephen's "Airplane with Spaghetti" from Image Playground Federico's "Really Long Dog" from Image Playground Apple Explores Push Into Smart Glasses With Internal Study - Bloomberg

There are lots of new Macs, so we brought in One True John to discuss them. There's also discussion to be had on Image Playgrounds, and John's experiences with AirPods Pro hearing health. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust — continuously. Learn more. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple's Commitment to AI Is Clear, But Its Execution Is Uneven - MacStories iOS and iPadOS 18.1: Everything New Besides Apple Intelligence - MacStories Apple Reveals A Partial Timeline for the Rollout of More Apple Intelligence Features - MacStories What It's Like to Hear Better with AirPods Pro 2 - MacStories Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound - The Verge Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence - Apple The More Mini Mac mini - MacStories Apple Now Selling Thunderbolt 5 Cable for M4 Mac Mini and MacBook Pro - MacRumors Faking 'Clamshell Mode' with External Displays in iPadOS 17 - MacStories Myke Memoji Examples

Ticci reviewed the iPad mini and went in an interesting direction, Myke has thoughts about Apple Intelligence, a game is scored, and does anyone have good and cool widgets? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Gurman: Mac launch still expected after iPad mini press release  - 9to5Mac iPad Pro Cursor with Craig Federighi - YouTube Apple’s Craig Federighi Explains Apple Intelligence Delays, Siri’s Future and More | WSJ - YouTube Dark Noise iPad mini Review: The Third Place - MacStories EUies March 2024 - Rickies.co The EUies – Rickipedia Apple Tweaks EU Core Technology Fee to Avoid Bankrupting Unexpectedly Viral Apps - MacRumors Getting started with Web Distribution in the EU - Support - Apple Developer Alternative payment options on the App Store in the European Union - Support - Apple Developer Tim Cook says he uses every Apple product every day — how does that work? - The Verge New Developer Betas Released for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with Image Playground, ChatGPT Integration, and More Apple Intelligence Features - MacStories

Subtitle: Federico Told Me to Do ThisApple unveiled a new iPad mini this week... But how new is it really? Also, is Myke living in an Apple commercial, and did Ticci go too far? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Countess Grey, 250g Loose Leaf Caddy – Fortnum & Mason Apple Vision Pro Series Head Strap - Spigen.com Official Site – Spigen Inc Traveling with Apple Vision Pro – Azad's Blog Traveling with the Vision Pro - MacStories Th-fronting - Wikipedia Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence - Apple Apple Announces a Minor Update to the iPad mini - MacStories Jason Snell :zeppelin:: "@viticci might get replaced so…" - The Incomparable The Apple Pencil lineup is doing what we should have all expected – Birchtree 'Jelly Scrolling' Rumored to Be Reduced on iPad Mini 7 Thanks to Rotated Screen Assembly - MacRumors Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition hands-on: color E Ink looks pretty good - The Verge AirPods Max - Apple Finally solved the AirPods Max clamping force tightness : r/airpods

Subtitle: Jason Snell AlertFederico and Myke are joined by Jason Snell to discuss Apple hardware in unexpected places, their dream peripherals, and how they are (or not) using their Vision Pros. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Celtreos: The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Ticci Tabs ReadKit Threads knows it has an engagement bait problem - The Verge Pixel Thermometer rolling out body temperature support in Europe – 9to5Google Apple Potentially Facing Worst Leak Since iPhone 4 Was Left in a Bar - MacRumors M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely real – 9to5mac Upgrade #532: I Am Foreign Exchange Headwinds - Relay FM iPhone 4 - Wikipedia This Is Apple's Next iPhone – Gizmodo Steve Jobs: "What have you done that's so great?" - MacStories Steve Jobs tells the media to switch off their wifi mifi for his demo - YouTube Apple wins a patent for a removable keyboard with trackpad-like functionality built-into the keys + higher resistance to unwanted materials - Patently Apple Mokibo Fusion Keyboard @viticci • Decided to get the @verge Nomad band for my Apple Watch Ultra to match the iPhone 16 Plus • Threads Sport Band - 46mm/49mm | The Verge | NOMAD® NightWatch: An Apple Watch stand, if you want it – Six Colors Apple Vision Pro Series Head Strap - Spigen A Cozy WWDC — Todd Heberlein Juno for YouTube has been removed from the App Store Apple Vision Pro Series Head Strap - Spigen Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy Air Cover 2.0 para Apple Vision Pro – Open System – Infinity One 3D Last week in Apple Vision Pro | Frostbyte | Substack

The guys discuss a new app called Croissant, iOS 18 bugs, showering with the Apple Watch, and Meta's recent unveiling of Orion. Then Stephen says goodbye for a little while. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback iPhone 16: A Photographer's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube Defending the Jonathan – 512 Pixels After Five Years of Pro iPhones, I'm Going iPhone 16 Plus This Year - MacStories Arc iPhone "Case" Relay for St. Jude The Road to a Million - Relay for St. Jude 2024 - YouTube Croissant: A Beautifully-Designed App for Cross-Posting to Multiple Social Media Accounts - MacStories Ben's Thread of Bread Jokes Forever ✱ Notes: A Simple, Flexible, and Free Approach to Organizing Your Apple Notes - MacStories Forever ✱ Notes - A free framework for Apple Notes The PARA Method: The Simple System for Organizing Your Digital Life in Seconds iOS 18 Messages bug causes crash and data loss, how to fix – 9to5mac @viticci • you gotta hand it to iPadOS 18. basically zero changes for pro iPad users, bricked some M4 iPads,... • Threads iOS 18.0.1 Coming Soon: What to Expect for Your iPhone - MacRumors @viticci • I have been trying – and failing – to move icons on the iOS 18 Home Screen for an hour. How... • Threads Dan Moren: "Anybody else run into the watc…" - The Incomparable Exclusive: We tried Meta's AR glasses with Mark Zuckerberg - The Verge - YouTube The WILDEST Tech I’ve Ever Tried - Meta Orion - Austin Evans - YouTube Upgrade #531: Notifications in My Eyes - Relay FM Sabbatical – 512 Pixels

The original Connected crew is reunited just in time to share their initial impressions of the Apple Watch Series 10 and iPhone 16 Pro. They also discuss Apple's definition of a photo and how they should introduce one another. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude - Donate Today! Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube Green line in iphone 16 pro : r/iphone My 14 pro turned green after update : r/iphone iPhone 13 Pro Max Pixel Layout iOS 18.1 beta 5 enables drag and drop for iPhone Mirroring – 9to5mac iPhone 17 and 'iPhone 17 Air' Rumored to Feature 120Hz ProMotion Displays - MacRumors Maybe I'm Not a Pro Anymore - MacStories Upgrade #530: I Am Beyond Recovery - Relay FM Camera Control does a lot, but you can also make it just a simple button Introducing MultiButton: Assign Two Shortcuts to the Same Action Button Press on iPhone 15 Pro - MacStories MultiButton 1.1 Makes the Action Button Change Its Behavior Based on the Currently Open App - MacStories @viticci • With the new Control Center action in Shortcuts for iOS 18.1, I think I've found my new favorite ... • Threads @ismh86 • Customized my Lock Screen controls for maximum Dadness. • Threads Apple's Definition of a "Photo" - MacStories Nothing’s first open-ear headphones keep you aware of your surroundings - The Verge

This week, a new Connected lineup thanks the previous hosts for their service, then moves on to discuss their latest tech purchases and iOS 18. Somehow, they also fix gaming at Apple. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Brendon Bigley and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Flappy Bird’s original creator says he has nothing to do with the new game - The Verge Süti EarPods Rule - Wavelengths iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review - MacStories iOS and iPadOS 18 Review Extras: eBooks, Wallpapers, Screen Saver, and a Special Edition of MacStories Weekly - MacStories Scout Wilkinson Art Portfolio Stories From The Year Thirty Forty Two Developers Claim Apple Arcade is 'Directionless' - MacStories Netflix has a great video game catalog, actually | Polygon Monument Valley 3 Is Heading To Netflix Games Along with the Series' First Two Installments - MacStories Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Coming to the Mac Day and Date with Consoles and Other Platforms - MacStories Fantasian - Wikipedia Wavelengths NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories Into the Aether — A Low Key Video Game Podcast brendon bigley (@brendon@idlethumbs.social) - Idle Mastodon Brendon Bigley (@brendonbigley) on Threads

The guys score their picks regarding Apple's "It's Glowtime" event. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Donate to Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube Rickies.net 2019 WWDC Predictions - Rickies.net @viticci – Thinking of moving from a Pro iPhone to a regular iPhone 16? – Threads Maybe I'm Not a Pro Anymore - MacStories No Mo’ Chemo – 512 Pixels Rickies.co Rickies.net Why Do You Have To Go and Make Things So Complicated? – 512 Pixels AirPods Pro offer 2x better noise cancellation than new AirPods 4 - 9to5Mac All iPhone 16 Models Equipped With 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence - MacRumors

Subtitle: Agree to VibeIt's Glowtime! Apple's annual iPhone keynote is September 9, so Federico, Myke, and Stephen peered into a crystal ball and have returned with a range of predictions for the event. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Donate to Relay for St. Jude Whassup? - Wikipedia Ticci Tabs: A Simple Way to Keep Up With Your Favorite Six or Seven Websites - MacStories Keynote Rickies, September 2024 – Rickipedia Rickies.net - September 2024 Force Touch - Wikipedia Apple Rumored to Debut 4.8-Inch 'iPhone Math' in June - MacRumors A Thoroughly Considered Ranking of the F1 Intro - YouTube

Federico tried an iPhone screen protector, Stephen remembered some dates, and Myke interrupted the first St. Jude read of the year. Lastly, Apple has an upcoming event, so the guys take some time to reevaluate the Bill of Rickies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. KRCS: Get your new Mac with all your preferred specs, with pricing you won't find anywhere else. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback TORRAS Screen Protector – Amazon Mothca Screen Protector – Amazon Ticci Tabs - Thermal Corner Ticci Tabs on the App Store Unwatched: "For those interested in supporting Unwatched" - Indie Apps Performa Month: Reflections on a Messy Macintosh Era – 512 Pixels 20 Macs #28: Performa Month - Relay FM $3 Million Raised for St. Jude - YouTube iPhone 17 to Feature 12GB RAM, Up From 8GB in iPhone 16 Models - MacRumors 16GB of RAM Could Be the New Minimum in Apple's Upcoming M4 Macs - MacRumors The Future of Apps – AppStories Your iPhone has a hidden camera setting that recreates one of a DSLR's best features – Tom's Guide Rickipedia — Coin Flips Leaderboard Stats • The Rickies Rickipedia — Picks Ahead of Their Time

It's a busy week on the show. The guys cover some iPhone rumors, changes at Apple Podcasts, the announcement of Monument Valley 3, and iOS 18's final days in beta, all before discussing the idea of the "Apple cult" starting to fade. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. KRCS: Get your new Mac with all your preferred specs, with pricing you won't find anywhere else Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Dr. Drang's Follow Up Unwatched: RSS Video Player on the App Store Winston for Reddit Performa Month: The Transition to PowerPC and a New All-in-One – 512 Pixels ten. | the movie. - YouTube Departures #12: 2024 Q&A: Relay Turns 10 - Relay FM New image reveals iPhone 16 Pro in new 'bronze' color - 9to5Mac Bronze-Like iPhone 16 Pro Color Could Be Called 'Desert Titanium' - MacRumors Ungeniused #218: The Dave Matthews Band Bus Incident - Relay FM Upgrade #525: Best of U3 - Relay FM Who is New Martina, the tiktoker who makes smartphone covers – Cosmopolitan Monument Valley 3 Is Heading To Netflix Games Along with the Series' First Two Installments - MacStories Developers Claim Apple Arcade is 'Directionless' - MacStories Netflix Games | Netflix Help Center Netflix has a great video game catalog, actually | Polygon Netflix Considers Ways to Make Money From Videogames in Possible Pivot - WSJ Can Netflix Profit from Video Games? | Nasdaq Stephen's HomeKit Page Is this the slow decline of the Apple “cult”? - Birchtree The Slow Decline of the Apple "Cult" - MacStories

This week, Google unveiled the Pixel 9 line, Apple turned its eye toward Patreon, and many anniversaries arrived. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Xojo: Create native cross-platform apps. Use code CON24 for 15% off any license. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Performa Month: The 560 ‘Money Magazine Edition’ – 512 Pixels iOS 18.1 beta 2 with Apple Intelligence now rolling out to developers - 9to5Mac Mac Power Users #758: Apple Intelligence's Early DaysThis episode will be published on Sunday, August 18. Use Walkie-Talkie on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Relay FM Launch Letter – 512 Pixels Departures - Relay FM Reeder Project Tapestry – Kickstarter Google Pixel 9 event in 20 minutes - The Verge - YouTube Google Pixel 9/Pro/Fold Impressions: They've Finally Done It? - MKBHD - YouTube Pixel 9 Pro Fold hands-on: Google nailed it - The Verge - YouTube OnePlus Open Google Pixel 9 launch event live coverage: all the news and products - The Verge Every time Google dinged Apple during its Pixel 9 launch event - The Verge Reflections on Android – 512 Pixels Why I Switched to Android – 512 Pixels Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon Hey, Patreon: Don’t Let Apple Win This Round – Tedium Clockwise - Relay FM Daring Fireball: Creator Platforms Should Be a Special Category on the App Store

Federico is back from the beach and has some concerns about changes in iOS 18. Myke isn't too broken up about the SuperDrive's demise, and Stephen is still working hard on Performa Month. Also, Mozilla may be in trouble. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Xojo: Create native cross-platform apps. Use code CON24 for 15% off any license. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Performa Month – 512 Pixels Macintosh Performa 631CD Specs: EveryMac.com Apple's SuperDrive for reading disks seemingly discontinued – 9to5mac The SuperDrive – 512 Pixels MiniDVD - Wikipedia Nintendo optical discs - Wikipedia Panasonic Q | Nintendo | Fandom Lenovo launches ThinkBook Plus Hybrid in China (14 inch Android tablet with a Windows keyboard dock) - Liliputing GoodLinks 2.0: The Automation-Focused Read-Later App I've Always Wanted - MacStories The plastic Apple Watch SE could be for kids, and that’s actually exciting - The Verge Use Schooltime on Apple Watch – Apple Support Apple Watch For Your Kids - Apple Fitbit Charge 6 Hands-On With Safari's New Distraction Control in the iOS 18 Beta - MacRumors Judge rules that Google ‘is a monopolist’ in US antitrust case - The Verge Google's Antitrust Loss, Why Apple Doesn't Just Build a Search Engine, and What Comes Next - MacStories Existential thoughts about Apple’s reliance on Services revenue – Six Colors All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling - The Verge Mozilla and Google renew Firefox search agreement - The Verge Existential thoughts about Apple’s reliance on Services revenue – Six Colors

Myke has started a gate, Stephen has launched a new series, and John returns with questions about betas. The guys also share their early impressions of Apple Intelligence. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Stephen Hackett | St Jude Creator Achievement Award | Instagram Departures #11: Relay 10 - Relay FM Myke's Instagram Post about Relay 10 macOS Sonoma 14.6 Adds Dual External Display Support to M3 14-Inch MacBook Pro - MacRumors That iPhone 7 Hissing Sound Is Probably Nothing to Worry About – NBC News I’m Just a Simple Macintosh User, Asking a Bazillion Dollar Company for a Better Way To Move Tasks Between Lists in Reminders – 512 Pixels macOS Sequoia Now Includes Ability to Move Tasks Between Lists in Reminders More Easily – 512 Pixels New betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia bring some Apple Intelligence features – Six Colors Apple invites developers to an in-person Apple Intelligence recap – 9to5mac Spirograph - Wikipedia Welcome to Performa Month – 512 Pixels

Subtitle: The Story of AppsThis week, the guys celebrate the release of a new HomePod mini and the Public Betas, then talk about the new versions of UTM, Delta, and Overcast. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback About Applebot - Apple Support Some Early Impressions of the Aqara U200 Smart Lock – 512 Pixels Camera Hub G3 - Aqara Apple Vision Pro arrives in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore - Apple Solotop for Apple Vision Pro - Etsy Apple introduces HomePod mini in midnight - Apple Apple Updates the HomePod mini – 512 Pixels HomePod mini - Product Environmental Report Peglin on the App Store Apple Executives on the Photos Overhaul in iOS 18 - MacStories iOS 18 After One Month: Without AI, It's Mostly About Apps and Customization - MacStories macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Public Beta Preview - MacStories watchOS 11: The MacStories Public Beta Preview - MacStories Revised iOS 18 Beta 3 Reverts Emoji Changes - MacRumors Sleep++ Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro - MacRumors Ticci's Hot Take Delta’s latest update lets iPad users emulate multiple games at once - The Verge Overcast Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary with a Redesigned Interface - MacStories The New Overcast is Here – 512 Pixels ATP 596: A New Foundation for Progress — Accidental Tech Podcast Under the Radar - Relay FM Into the Aether — A Low Key Video Game Podcast

Subtitle: The Long BreadJohn Voorhees joins Stephen and Myke to discuss the origins of Bluetooth, Phil Schiller's new/old job, and the possibilities of a new HomePod. Then, they play a BRAND NEW game from the creators of The Rickies, The Annies, the Jeremies, and others. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get 30% off now. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny - The Verge Ungeniused - Relay FM Tapbots Releases Ivory 2.0 with Hashtag Lists and a Redesigned Share Sheet Extension - MacStories Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe – Yahoo Finance iOS 18 beta 3: Here's everything new - 9to5Mac Apple TV+ InSight feature now live with iOS 18 and tvOS 18 beta 3 – 9to5mac sdw: Tinting of App Icons - Mastodon @wsig – Emoji as Stickers – Threads Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS amid HomePod rumors – 9to5mac Leak Confirms Apple's Work On 'Home Accessory' - MacRumors More references to new HomePod with a screen found in tvOS 17.4 – 9to5mac Apple Releases Third macOS Sonoma 14.6 Public Beta - MacRumors The first Thunderbolt 5 cables are here, but there’s barely anything to plug in - The Verge NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories Italian Parliament - Wikipedia Viture Pro XR Glasses review: Putting Xreal on blast | Tom's Guide

Federico and Myke discuss MacStories’ open letter on AI, explore their feelings on how AI could impact the future of creativity, and delve into the idea of "Context, Consent, and Control." This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Web Roulette! on the App Store Quiche Browser Quiche Browser Is a Beautiful and Modular Web Browser for iOS - MacStories Jonathan Ruiz: Ticci Tabs - Mastodon Bridges Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon - MacStories AI Companies Need to Be Regulated: An Open Letter to the U.S. Congress and European Parliament - MacStories Design deserves better than Figma AI – SDW Toys 'R' Us Debuts First Video Ad Using Sora, OpenAI's Text-to Video Tool Context, Consent, and Control: The Three C’s of Data Participation in the Age of AI | TechPolicy.Press

After follow-up topics ranging from iPhone cases to apps for some very specific use cases, Stephen, Myke, and Federico discuss some of the changes in this week's beta OSes, recent DMA news, Apple's Beats strategy, and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Concepts Procreate Morpholio Trace feeeed on the App Store feeeed: Embracing Feed Diversity and Personal News Curation - MacStories Modern Leather Case | Horween® | NOMAD® PhoneBack | Süti Magnetic Leather Back - iPhone 15 Pro Max - Black | Horween® | MagSafe | NOMAD® Everyday Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max V2 | Peak Design Official Site Hands-on: The Beats Pill is back and better than ever - 9to5Mac Behind the Design of Beats Pill I Beats - YouTube Pill People are back I Beats - YouTube Apple Intelligence Features Not Coming to European Union at Launch Due to DMA - MacRumors EU Press Release on Apple and the DMA EU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee terms - 9to5Mac iOS 18 beta 2: Here's everything new - 9to5Mac EU App Store changes for iPad now available to test with second iPadOS 18 beta - 9to5Mac I’m Just a Simple Macintosh User, Asking a Bazillion Dollar Company for a Better Way To Move Tasks Between Lists in Reminders – 512 Pixels US carriers enabling RCS for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2 – 9to5mac

Federico is not on the show this week, so in his honor, Stephen reviews some headphones, and Myke returns to the multi-pad lifestyle. The guys also take a quiz to pick our their next Macs. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Tiny Head Tee The Bill of Rickies Shokz Apple Suspends Work on Next Vision Pro, Focused on Releasing Cheaper Model in Late 2025 — The Information Apple Reportedly Suspends Work on Vision Pro 2 - MacRumors Report: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year - 9to5Mac Aaron Draplin's Backyard Studio Tour - YouTube Mac - Which Mac is best for me? - Apple Buy Mac Pro Rack - Apple How We're Trying to Protect MacStories from AI Bots and Web Crawlers – And How You Can, Too - MacStories Upgrade #517: Maybe It's Catchier in Japanese - Relay FM Cortex #156: Average Content - Relay FM

Subtitle: Never Question the DingWWDC24 a wrapped up, and the guys gather to score their picks and share some feelings about this week's Apple news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. AdBlock Pro: Block ads in Safari on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Who's Connected Intro Is It Today? Meet the Translation API - WWDC24 - Videos - Apple Developer Connected #212: NanoHippo - Relay FM Meet the Translation API - WWDC24 - Videos - Apple Developer "The Weird Fish 🦠 in WWDC session" - Ticci on Mastodon Jason Coin Flip 1 Jason Coin Flip 2 Connected #246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash - Relay FMDirect link to the timestamp on the web. App icons | Apple Developer Documentation iOS 18 Preview - Apple Introducing Apple’s On-Device and Server Foundation Models - Apple Machine Learning Research Opting Out of AI Model Training - MacStories Federico Viticci: "MacStories is disallowing all known AI crawlers" - MacStories on Mastodon Upgrade #516: I'm Suppressing My Feelings - Relay FM Apple Intelligence: The Feelings - Upgrade - YouTube Mac Power Users #749: The Year of Apple Intelligence - Relay FM WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2024 (Contains Spoilers) Rickipedia — WWDC24 (Contains Spoilers)

Subtitle: Another Rule, Just For FunWWDC24 is just days away, so Stephen, Myke, and Federico have made their predictions for what Apple may announce. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire Relay FM Merch Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2024 – Rickies.co 2024 WWDC Rickies – Rickipedia Our 2024 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes - AppStories A Tribute to the Windows 3.1 "Hot Dog Stand" Color Scheme Mac Power Users #746: All About iMessage - Relay FM Siri’s AI Era Arriving Soon – 512 Pixels Upgrade #515: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2024 - Relay FM

WWDC24 has been officially announced and rumors about iOS 18 are swirling. The guys also talk about Myke's Meta Ray-Bans, Federico's Apple Pencil settings, and Stephen's least-used Apple device. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Celtreos: The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Federico Fixes the Squeeze Apple elaborates on iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos - 9to5Mac OpenAI didn’t copy Scarlett Johansson’s voice for ChatGPT, records show - The Washington Post OpenAI explains itself (again) – Platformer Why the OpenAI board fired Sam Altman - The Verge OpenAI has a new safety team — it’s run by Sam Altman - The Verge Vox Media and The Atlantic sign content deals with OpenAI - The Verge When are AirPods Max 2 coming? Here’s the latest reporting - 9to5Mac Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to kick off June 10 with Keynote address - Apple 2024 Finalists - Apple Design Awards - Apple Developer Gurman: iOS 18 Will Allow Users to Recolor App Icons and Place Them Anywhere - MacRumors Unveiling Material You - Material Design Ray-Ban | Meta smart glasses Jon Prosser Claims Apple is Working on 'Steve Jobs Heritage Edition' AR Glasses, Gurman Calls Rumor 'Complete Fiction' - MacRumors VR Games Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator Launch on Apple Vision Pro - MacRumors Upgrade #514: European Beard - Relay FM

Stephen has a new username, Myke has a new iPad, Sonos has new headphones, Federico has a new MacPad screen, OpenAI has new drama, and Microsoft has a new vision for the PC. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. 1Password: Hassle-free security for everyone. Get 2 weeks free. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Releases iOS 17.5.1, Fixing Issue with Deleted Photos Reappearing – 512 Pixels Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation - 9to5Mac Upgrade #510: Jason Is Cool GOTO 10 - Relay FM Apple needs to explain that bug that resurfaced deleted photos - The Verge Chris Neuman's Magic Keyboard mod – Threads Apple's HyperCard was inspired by an acid trip - Boing Boing Wearable AI Startup Humane Is Said to Explore Potential Sale - Bloomberg The Sonos Ace headphones are here, and they’re damn impressive - The Verge Upgrade #513: I Do Not Rock Anything - Relay FM I Turned the New 13" iPad Pro Into a MacPad and Portable Gaming Display - MacStories Scarlett Johansson told OpenAI not to use her voice — and she’s not happy they might have anyway - The Verge Scarlett Johansson, Disney Lawsuit Settled Over ‘Black Widow’ Casey Newton: "A few more words about the OpenAI / Scarlett Johansson situation" - Mastodon A better way for platforms to fund journalism – Platformer Microsoft’s Surface and Windows AI event live blog: it’s Arm time - The Verge Microsoft Surface event: the 6 biggest announcements - The Verge The New Windows is HERE. - Austin Evans - YouTube Daring Fireball: 'Inside Microsoft’s Mission to Take Down the MacBook Air' Intel’s Lunar Lake chip is coming to AI PCs later this year - The Verge @viticci • Microsoft is already telling a compelling story for gaming on the Snapdragon X Elite architecture... • Threads Microsoft Surface Pro announced: price and release date - The Verge Microsoft Surface Pro hands-on - The Verge Meet the new Microsoft Surface Pro - Microsoft - YouTube Microsoft announces an Arm-powered Surface Laptop - The Verge Xbox President Sarah Bond Has Formed a New Team Dedicated to Game Preservation Microsoft says “Prism” translation layer does for Arm PCs what Rosetta did for Macs | Ars Technica Recall is Microsoft’s key to unlocking the future of PCs - The Verge

With Myke on vacation, Stephen and Federico discuss what's going on with iPadOS, then cover the news from Google I/O and OpenAI's recent event. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Upgrade #512: Pros Are the Little Boats - Relay FM Johan in Rome Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a Preview of OS Features Coming Later This Year - MacStories Get alerts for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - Apple Support STS on Mastodon: "If you install Xcode, both iPhone and iPad simulators run out of the exact same OS root." Apple still isn't done building its dream iPad - Fast Company Spring Update | OpenAI Google I/O 2024: all the news from the developer conference - The Verge Watch this screaming, rainbow-clad musician demo Google’s AI DJ - The Verge Marc Rebillet - YouTube Project Astra: the future of AI at Google is fast, multi-modal assistants like Gemini Live - The Verge Google is overhauling its search results page with AI overviews and Gemini organization - The Verge Google Search adding 'Web' filter that skips AI answers It’s the End of Google Search As We Know It | WIRED

Federico and Myke are back from Apple Battersea to join Stephen in grading the group's picks for this week's iPad event. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Myke's photos from Battersea (including his photo with John Ternus) – Instagram Ticci and Ternus MacStories Unwind: Federico Visits Medium Ben - MacStories Mark Gurman: John Ternus on Future Apple CEO Shortlist – 512 Pixels Apple’s Next CEO: List of Apple Insiders Who Could Succeed Tim Cook - Bloomberg AppStories, Episode 382 – A Roomful of Suits: AltStore and Delta with Riley Testut - MacStories Keynote Rickies, May 2024 – Rickies.co 2024 Rickies – Rickipedia Apple Announces New 11" and 13" iPad Pros - MacStories Apple Expands the iPad Air Lineup - MacStories Apple Reveals New Keyboards and the Apple Pencil Pro - MacStories Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad Updated Along with Their Mac Counterparts - MacStories Apple's May 2024 Let Loose Event: By the Numbers - MacStories What Apple didn’t mention in its iPad keynote – Six Colors Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple's Event in London - MacStories Some hands-on iPad event impressions – Six Colors Upgrade #511: You’re Nice to Hold - Relay FM M4 iPad Pro lacks always-on display despite OLED panel – 9to5mac What Nobody Else Told You About Tandem OLED and M4! – Quinn Nelson – YouTube Mac Power Users #744: Apple’s “Let Loose” iPad Event - Relay FM Logitech announces Combo Touch for M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro – 9to5mac Memphis Youth Arts

Subtitle: As I’ve Gotten Older, My Passion Has IncreasedApple's first iPad event in over a year is next week, so the guys have dusted off their headphones and have made some picks ahead of May 7. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback A Week With St. Jude – 512 Pixels Walking in Memphis — Liss is More Riley Testut – Delta Updates (1) Riley Testut – Delta Updates (2) Riley Testut – Delta for iPad Emoji++ Is an Emoji Keyboard That Makes Sense - MacStories The EU Pulls iPadOS Into the DMA Fray - MacStories Epic Games to Bring Fortnite to iPad in EU After iPadOS 'Gatekeeper' Decision - MacRumors Keynote Rickies, May 2024 – Rickies.co Rickipedia - May 2024 Apple's iPad Keyboard Dock Reviewed - AnandTech Rickipedia — Ineligible Picks Cosmonaut | Wide-Grip Stylus for iPad. By Studio Neat. MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories Gurman: New iPad Pro may actually be powered by the M4 chip, touting AI features - 9to5Mac Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple (October 2023 Announcement) Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation - 9to5Mac Upgrade #510: Jason Is Cool GOTO 10 - Relay FM Could the new iPad Pro get an M4 processor and AI features? - Upgrade - YouTube Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay FM

Subtitle: Bulbasaur Bros for LifeFederico and Myke discuss the latest AI gadgets, delve into Delta emulation on the iPhone, and preview the upcoming iPad event. They also share feedback from Anonymous Informants about whether Apple employees take notes during meetings. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. 1Password: Hassle-free security for everyone. Get 2 weeks free. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Craig Federghi on Mountains Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near - 9to5Mac This Game Boy-looking phone stand is why MagSafe is good - The Verge MagSafe MS W5 Charging Stand - elago Ray-Ban Meta glasses now feature Apple Music integration – 9to5mac The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have multimodal AI now - The Verge Cleo Abrams' Reel Ray-ban Meta Wayfarer Scuderia Ferrari Miami Rabbit R1 hands-on: early tests with the $199 AI gadget - The Verge Steve Troughton-Smith: "Rabbit's R1 sounds like a major security disaster waiting to happen" - Mastodon Schiller doesn’t know whether the App Store is profitable; there are no minutes of meetings – 9to5mac Cortex #105: Atomic Notes - Relay FM Obsidian Setup Check-In – AppStories Stephen's Link AltStore Introducing Clip | Riley Testut @benricem • Ketchup • Threads Kishi Ultra Mobile Gaming Controller (USB C) | Razer joyPhone Adapter (Portrait) - for iPhone 15 (+Plus/Pro/Max) LitRitt | Ignited | Patreon PPSSPP The 25 Best PSP Games of All-Time | GamesRadar+ Universal Media Disc - Wikipedia Apple Announces May 7th Let Loose Event - MacStories Apple Event on May 7 Has Six Artistic Logos as Tim Cook Hints at New Apple Pencil - MacRumors Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month 10 Years of MacStories - MacStories Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

The guys try AltStore and the Delta game emulator live on the show before discussing reviews of the Humane AI Pin and the response to those reviews. Then they judge their picks in the first-ever scoring of the EUies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Solotop for Apple Vision Pro – Etsy Here's why Apple removed the first Game Boy emulator from the App Store - 9to5Mac NES Emulator for iPhone and iPad Now Available on App Store [Removed] - MacRumors Delta on the App Store Play and manage Game Boy cartridges on your PC | GB Operator Third-party iPhone app store AltStore PAL is now live in Europe - The Verge Quizzipedia — quintessential quizzy questions, quantified Humane AI Pin review: the post-smartphone future isn’t here yet - The Verge The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed... For Now - YouTube Humane AI Pin reviews - The Verge The good, the bad, and the Humane AI Pin | The Vergecast - YouTube Upgrade #508: You’re Judging It Wrong - Relay FM Humane AI Pin review: the post-smartphone future isn’t here yet - The Verge Humane Changelog | Humane Do Bad Reviews Kill Companies? - MKBHD - YouTube MKBHDs For Everything – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Daring Fireball: Nominee for Claim Chowder of the Year 2024: Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2023 Award for Humane's AI Pin Can You Trust MKBHD? - MKBHD - YouTube EUies March 2024 • The Rickies Rickipedia — the EUies Schiller doesn't know whether the App Store is profitable; no notes – 9to5mac Limitless HomeKit Gadgets: The MacStories Team Collection - MacStories

Myke has a friend, Federico is dreaming of emulation, and Stephen got stuck in traffic. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The Sad Story of the Centris – 512 Pixels iPadOS 17.5 confirms new display for next-gen iPad Pro – 9to5mac New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increases - 9to5Mac Automattic Acquires Messaging Integrator Beeper - MacStories Automattic Acquires Interoperable Messaging Service Texts - MacStories Beeper & Texts | Matt Mullenweg Stephen in Traffic Liftoff #54: Live from the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - Relay FM Man shows eclipse to his fish : r/pics Apple Amends App Review Guidelines to Permit Game Emulators and Make Other Changes - MacStories Apple researchers develop AI that can 'see' and understand screen context | VentureBeat Ferret-UI: Grounded Mobile UI Understanding with Multimodal LLMs Apple's AI Ambition: Meet Ferret Apple struck deal with Shutterstock to license millions of images for AI training - 9to5Mac Apple Seeking Deal to License Billions of Images to Train AI Models - MacRumors AI-generated Content on Shutterstock: Contributor FAQ - Shutterstock Contributor Support and FAQs Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s AI Device Startup in Funding Talks With Emerson, Thrive — The Information Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman Seeking Funding for Personal AI Device - MacRumors The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you - The Verge What is Ai Pin? - Humane - YouTube

While waiting for new iPads and Apple's AI efforts to materialize, Stephen, Myke, and Federico have been changed by spatial Personas. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple to Launch New iPad Pro and iPad Air Models in May - MacRumors Shortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition) – AppStories Casey Liss: AirPlay Settings A first look at Europe’s alternative iPhone app stores - The Verge A First Look at AltStore in the EU - MacStories Apple researchers develop AI that can 'see' and understand screen context | VentureBeat ReALM: Reference Resolution As Language Modeling – PDF iOS 17.5 beta 1: Here's everything new - 9to5Mac Apple Releases Spatial Personas Betas to visionOS 1.1 Users - MacStories My Spatial Persona Impressions (Updated) – 512 Pixels Vision Pro Chronicles: My Custom 'Dual Knit Open' Setup for Maximum Comfort and Awareness - MacStories Apple Vision Pro Optional Top Strap Design Revealed – UploadVR Open Face System for the Apple Vision Pro - Etsy Comfytop for Apple Vision Pro Solo Knit Top & Bobo VR Adapters developer Strap Compatible - Etsy

Federico keeps refreshing Apple Newsroom, Myke is ready to federate, and Stephen goes down quite the rabbit hole. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Paperlike's iPad Screen Protector Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories Upgrade #505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft - Relay FM Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories U.S. versus Apple: A first reaction – Six Colors Upgrade #505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft - Relay FM Apple, Meta, and Google targeted by EU in DMA non-compliance investigations - The Verge Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 10, 2024 - Apple WWDC24 - Apple Developer Apple Developer - YouTube Apple teases 'Absolutely Incredible' AI-focused WWDC - 9to5Mac Let another person use your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User - Apple Support Apple Arcade launches five fun titles in April - Apple Vision Pro Getting More Apple Arcade Games, Including Alto's Odyssey - MacRumors Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped – 512 Pixels

Myke surprises his co-hosts, Federico finished the alphabet, and Stephen thought he had an exciting project on his hands. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Password: Hassle-free security for everyone. Get 2 weeks free. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Publishes Details About New 'MM1' AI Model - MacRumors [2403.09611] MM1: Methods, Analysis & Insights from Multimodal LLM Pre-training This is How Notarization Will Work for iOS Apps Distributed Through Alternative App Stores - MacRumors Update on apps distributed in the European Union - Support - Apple Developer Cross Forward Consulting Style Guide 4.8-inch iPhone 'Math' reports don't add up - 9to5Mac Jon Prosser Claims Apple is Working on 'Steve Jobs Heritage Edition' AR Glasses, Gurman Calls Rumor 'Complete Fiction' - MacRumors When will Apple announce WWDC 2024? Here's what to expect - 9to5Mac Google I/O 2024 is happening on May 14th - The Verge When will Apple release the new iPad Pro? Here's what the rumors say - 9to5Mac New iPad Pro Rumored to Have Matte Screen Option Like Studio Display's Nano-Texture Glass - MacRumors We’re Going Matte to the Future – 512 Pixels Apple looking for a solution to prevent the Core Technology Fee from bankrupting free app developers - 9to5Mac Steve Troughton-Smith's Video Exclusive: EU's Vestager warns about Apple, Meta fees, disparaging rival products | Reuters 'Apple ID' Expected to Change to 'Apple Account' Starting With iOS 18 - MacRumors Apple and Google Are Discussing a Deal to Bring Generative A.I. to iPhones - The New York Times Upgrade #504: Tone 47 - Relay FM

This week, the guys cover what's new in Apple's DMA response and make some picks about what could come next. Then, they provide updates on their Apple Vision Pro experiences. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Style Guide – March 2024 (PDF) Apple Style Guide: March 2024 – 512 Pixels Federico's Post about Zapier AI Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule change - 9to5Mac Distributing apps using alternative payment options in the European Union - Support - Apple Developer More options for apps distributed in the European Union - Latest News - Apple Developer Upgrade #503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field - Relay FM Biden deputy press secretary leaving White House for Apple - 9to5Mac Apple will cut off third-party app store updates if your iPhone leaves the EU for a month - The Verge Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy UK Air Cover for Apple Vision Pro How to Follow the Curly Girl Method

Federico cut a MacBook Air in half and joined it to an iPad with magnets and software. Myke and Stephen have questions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ShipStation: Make this year your most profitable yet. Get a FREE 60-day trial. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Tim Cook Says Apple Will 'Break New Ground' in Generative AI - MacRumors Tim Cook at D11: Wearables Are 'Incredibly Interesting', Nothing Great on the Market | MacRumors Forums Apple SVP says car is 'ultimate mobile device' | Reuters Tim Cook says Apple wants to use AR to make conversations better - The Verge iOS 17.4 won't remove Home Screen web apps in the EU after all - 9to5Mac Mozilla’s new Mozilla.Social Mastodon instance is an attempt to reinvent content moderation - The Verge Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts for Podcasts, New Emoji, and More - MacStories Full transcripts arrive on Apple podcasts – Six Colors Upgrade #502: It's the Way Towards Colour - Relay FM The European Commission Fines Apple Over €1.8 Billion - MacStories The App Store, Spotify, and Europe’s thriving digital music market - Apple MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit: Computer, Phone, Electronics Repair Kit Introducing the MacPad – AppStories MacBook Air Updated with M3 – 512 Pixels The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already - The Verge Apple Releases New Spring Colors for iPhone Cases and Watch Bands - MacStories Joanna Stern on the FineWoven Cases

Myke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Pronouncing and writing "LaTeX" - Wikipedia Apple Music Debuts Heavy Rotation, A New Daily Made For You Playlist - MacStories ‎Singing in the Shower - Playlist - Apple Music Simple Scan – 512 Pixels Simple Scan: A Scanning Solution for People Who Don't Scan Often - MacStories Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here’s why - 9to5Mac Apple’s decision to drop iPhone web apps comes under scrutiny in the EU - The Verge Alex Guyot's PWA thoughts on Mastodon Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey - Bloomberg Mickey Drexler: 'Steve Jobs Was Gonna Design an ICar' – Business Insider Apple buys self-driving startup Drive.ai just days before it would have died - The Verge Apple Watch Chief Kevin Lynch Now Leading Apple Car Efforts - MacRumors Super Cruise - GM

Subtitle: The Most Pleasurable PodcastStephen, Myke, and Federico explore Apple's ongoing AI efforts, talk about recent iPhone reports and iPad rumors, and share their thoughts on the annual Six Colors Report Card. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The Shower Poll A Balancing iPhone(Do not attempt this at home.) A Shower Shelf(Great for FaceTime.) Waterproof JBL Speaker Lire A Comprehensive Guide to Gaming on the Apple Vision Pro - MacStories Moonlight Game Streaming Join the Moonlight VisionOS Preview beta - TestFlight - Apple Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought - 9to5Mac iOS 17.4 makes it easier to know if your iPhone's battery health is 'normal' - 9to5Mac Here are the full dimensions of the 2024 iPad Air and iPad Pro – 9to5mac iPad mini Buyer's Guide - MacRumors Apple in 2023: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors Upgrade #500: Core Face/Peripheral Face - Relay FM Six Colors' 'Apple in 2023' Report Card - MacStories My Complete 2023 Six Colors Report Card Replies – 512 Pixels Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: a completely new kind of earbud - The Verge Apple is on the hunt for generative AI talent | TechCrunch Apple Leadership - John Giannandrea - Apple iOS 18: Everything We Know | MacRumors iOS 18: Here are the new AI features in the works - 9to5Mac iOS 18 Rumored to Feature Major Siri Improvements - MacRumors Apple Knowledge Navigator Video (1987) - YouTube Apple tests upgraded iPhone and Mac search using AI - 9to5Mac Bloomberg: Health app coming to iPad this year, AI-powered ‘wellness coaching service’ also in the works - 9to5Mac Apple’s AI Plans: GitHub Copilot Rival for Developers, Tool for Testing Apps - Bloomberg Apple releases 'MGIE', a revolutionary AI model for instruction-based image editing | VentureBeat Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them - The Verge Apple Keyframer generates AI animation from a still image and text Apple joins AI fray with release of model framework - The Verge GitHub - apple/axlearn Apple's AI Ambition: Meet Ferret Apple's new AI research promises high performance without the high price tag | VentureBeat Specialized Language Models with Cheap Inference from Limited Domain Data (PDF)

Federico, Stephen and Myke bring some weird Friday energy to the show and discuss the possibilities of a KitchenPod, some early favorite visionOS apps, and a couple of unusual iPhone cases. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Myke meeting Max Verstappen Thoughts on Apple's March 9th Event - MacStories Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Ticci and Tim!" iOS 17.4 Allows Video Calling Apps to Turn Off Hand Gesture Reactions to Prevent Awkward Moments - MacRumors Apple may disable camera reactions in iOS and macOS by default – 9to5mac Popular VR game Job Simulator coming soon to Apple Vision Pro – 9to5mac Blackbox for Vision on the App Store Blackbox: Rebooting an inventive puzzle game for visionOS - Discover - Apple Developer Apple Vision Pro: Hardware First Impressions – AppStories James Thomson's Vision Pro ordering issue OpenCase: MagSafe Perfected by JOhn Rokos — Kickstarter I really like this clever iPhone case – The Obsessor OpenCase – 512 Pixels Magnetic Leather Back - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nomad More references to new HomePod with a screen found in tvOS 17.4 – 9to5mac Zuckerberg says Quest 3 is ‘the better product’ vs. Apple’s Vision Pro - The Verge Mad Men - The Carousel (Higher Quality) - YouTube Apple Vision Pro review: Eyes on the future – Six Colors Upgrade #499: We Have All the Cushions - Relay FM iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories WIMP (computing) - Wikipedia Vision Pro Control Center: How to tweak it for custom experience | Cult of Mac Amazon: Tyonit Harmony Tray Amazon: Hazevaiy Acrylic Magic Keyboard and Trackpad Support Stand MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface Can You Use a Headless MacBook Air with a Vision Pro? - MacStories Vision Pro App Spotlight: My Favorite Digital Clock Apps for Vision Pro - MacStories Calendar & Clock - Day Peek on the App Store Vision Pro App Spotlight: HomeUI Enables Spatial Control over HomeKit Lights, Switches, and Outlets - MacStories

Subtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro ImpressionsApple Vision Pro is here, and this week, Myke and Stephen share their initial impressions while Federico keeps refreshing the tracking information on his order. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ShipStation: Make this year your most profitable yet. Get a FREE 60-day trial. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Myke meets Tim Cook The big demo - by Michael Steeber - Tabletops Khaos Tian: "This worked surprisingly well …" - Tian's Mastodon Upgrade 498: Leap the Uncanny Valley – Featuring the Persona call – YouTube Stephen's Persona OTJ in the Sky • Threads Apple Starts Improving Vision Pro Personas in visionOS 1.1 Beta - MacRumors Apple selling $300 Developer Strap with USB-C port for Vision Pro John Voorhees: "Initial thoughts on the Vision…" - MacStories on Mastodon Hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap - 9to5Mac iFixit’s first Vision Pro teardown looks inside Apple’s new headset - The Verge iFixit shares in-depth look at Vision Pro's display: 'You can fit 50 of these pixels into a single iPhone pixel' - 9to5Mac Apple Vision Pro glass is highly susceptible to scratches YouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to Safari – 9to5Google visionOS - MacStories visionOS 1.1 lets Vision Pro users bring virtual 3D objects closer - 9to5Mac Vision Pro Gets iMessage Contact Key Verification on visionOS 1.1 Beta - MacRumors Apple Starts Improving Vision Pro Personas in visionOS 1.1 Beta - MacRumors

Subtitle: The Jeremies (February 2024)Initial Apple Vision Pro reviews are out, as is the list of new emoji coming in iOS 17.4. Both are discussed, as are Apple's proposed changes to meet the requirements outlined in the DMA. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback iPhone – Grid Studio Fitbit Charge 6 Jawbone UP Review Oura Ring Captain Planet and the Planeteers - Wikipedia First Look: New Emojis in iOS 17.4This link contains spoilers for The Jeremies. Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union - Apple Upgrade #497: The Poison Pill - Relay FM Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act - MacStories Daring Fireball: Apple’s Plans for the DMA in the European Union Microsoft says Apple’s new App Store rules are ‘a step in the wrong direction’ - The Verge Apple Vision Pro Unboxing! - MKBHD - YouTube Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge - YouTube Vision Pro Review: 24 Hours With Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset | WSJ - YouTube Apple Vision Pro - Unboxing, Review and demos! - iJustine - YouTube Apple Vision Pro EPIC Review - Is Spatial Computing The Future? - Brian Tong - YouTube MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface – TwelveSouth Keyboard & Trackpad for Apple Vision Pro · GitHub

This week, the guys celebrate the Mac’s 40th birthday, talk about the Vision Pro pre-order process and go over what's new in Sonoma 14.3 and iOS 17.3. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Humonize! by Robb Knight The Family Business Use video effects during FaceTime calls on Mac – Apple Support Hands on the App Store Visibly Apple Vision Pro: Ordered – 512 Pixels Apple Vision Pro Repair & Service - Apple Support A Guided Tour of Apple Vision Pro - YouTube Making Apple Vision Pro - YouTube Kuo: Apple Has Already Sold Up to 180,000 Vision Pro Headsets - MacRumors Upgrade #496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft - Relay FM Upgrade #496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft - YouTube Mac at 40 – 512 Pixels The Mac Turns 40: Read Apple's Announcement From 1984 - MacRumors Even After 40 Years, the Macintosh’s Spirit is the Same – 512 Pixels Some Personal News – 512 Pixels Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.3 with Collaborative Playlists, Stolen Device Protection, New Black Unity Wallpaper, and More - MacStories Kbase Article of the Week: About Stolen Device Protection for iPhone – 512 Pixels A Survey of Popular Apps Currently Compatible With Apple Vision Pro - MacStories YouTube and Spotify Join Netflix in Not Launching Apple Vision Pro Apps - Bloomberg The Vision Pro’s most important app is Safari, whether Apple likes it or not - The Verge The Vision Pro's Most Important App Is Safari - MacStories

Vision Pro pre-orders are just a few days away, and the guys have very different plans to get their hands on the product. In the meantime, Federico is getting weird, Myke is getting worked up and Stephen is busy helping his fellow content creators. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Use HomePod for phone calls - Apple Support Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission - 9to5Mac What's Next for Apple and Epic's Legal Disputes? - MacStories Daring Fireball: Post-SCOTUS Ruling, Apple Releases Guidelines for 'External Purchase Links' in iOS Apps (Spoiler: They Still Demand the Same Commissions) App Store Review Guidelines - Apple Developer Upgrade #395: This App May Kill You - Relay FM Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro - Apple Apple Highlights Guest and Travel Modes on Vision Pro - MacRumors choose your fighter – @viticci – Threads New Apple Vision Pro Hands-On Accounts From Engadget and The Verge - MacStories Apple Vision Pro hands-on, again, for the first time - The Verge Apple Vision Pro hands-on, redux: Immersive Video, Disney+ app, floating keyboard and a little screaming Had my 4th demo of the Vision Pro this AM and Apple finally let us take a photo with it on – @joannastern – Threads Marques Brownlee on X How I Modded My iPad Pro with a Screen Protector, iPhone Holder, and Magnetic Stereo Speakers - MacStories Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins) - SNL - YouTube @jason_tiernan – Handy Boy walked so you could run – Threads @chrislawley_ – After you posted that teaser photo a little bit ago I did some research. I did something similar ... – Threads Magic Rays of Light Joins MacStories - MacStories

Subtitle: Federico Viticci Will Buy a Mac ProThe guys review and grade their 2023 Annual Picks, then move on to make predictions for 2024. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. ShipStation: Make this year your most profitable yet. Get a FREE 30-day trial. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple Annual Rickies 2023 • Rickies.co Rickipedia — 2023 Annual Rickies Annual Rickies 2024 • Rickies.co Rickipedia — 2024 Annual Rickies

Federico is stuck in 2023, so Stephen and Myke discuss another dead AirPod Pro, even-bigger iPhones and what 2024 could bring. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Tim Cook (not) at the Hackney Empire Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire How to secure an IKEA Kallax shelf unit Prompter | Elgato iPhone Sizes to Change Next Year: What to Know - MacRumors iPhone vs. 15 Pro Max Connected #404: The Non - Relay FM Our iPhone Tier List Sketchy Rumor Says Vision Pro Will Launch in Final Week of January - MacRumors Apple — September Event 2014 - YouTube March Event 2015 - FULL KEYNOTE - YouTube What to Expect From Apple in 2024: Vision Pro, iPhone 16 Models, Revamped iPad Pro and More - MacRumors

Subtitle: The Pickies (2024)The boys are back with their annual predictions for 2024! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2023 champion to be crowned. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Guest Starring: James Thomson and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Cadence Comic Art: Original Comic Art Men's Champion Gray ACC Gear Conference T-Shirt What's the Point of Maths? by DK

Subtitle: ISO 69420The guys revisit the biggest stories of 2023, ranking each month according to the good and bad that each one brought. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: MasterClass: Give one annual Membership and get one free. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Upgrade #491: The 2023 Upgradies - Relay FM The Ticci Scale Give Us Our Eleven Days | The English Calendar Riots of 1752 Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows - Apple Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence - Apple Apple Shuts Down Popular Weather App 'Dark Sky' - MacRumors iOS 16.3 brings iCloud Advanced Data Protection feature to all users worldwide iCloud data security overview - Apple Support Twitter Intentionally Ends Third-Party App Developer Access to Its APIs - MacStories Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots Reborn - MacStories Stephen Rewarding StephenArtwork by @zmknox in the Discord for Relay FM memebrs. Apple names its first-ever 'Chief People Officer' as part of leadership shakeup - 9to5Mac Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains how Bing with AI is better than Google - The Verge Connected #438: The Jeremies (February 2023) - Relay FM Hello, yellow! Apple introduces new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus - Apple Six Colors, But Really Just One Color and it's the Yellow iPhone 14 - YouTube Apple Music Classical is here - Apple Apple introduces Apple Pay Later - Apple Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5 - Apple Connected #443: You Don’t Deserve Me at 3x - Relay FM iPhone 15 Pro Rumored to Feature Multi-Use Action Button Instead of Mute Switch - MacRumors Official Ted Lasso jerseys and hoodies now available in partnership with Nike - 9to5Mac Apple announces major progress toward climate goals ahead of Earth Day - Apple Apple will use 100 percent recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025 - Apple General Motors hates your iPhone – Six Colors Automation April - MacStories on Mastodon Introducing S-GPT, A Shortcut to Connect OpenAI's ChatGPT with Native Features of Apple's Operating Systems - MacStories Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident - Apple Support Stephen's Wrecked Truck Steve Jobs's Longtime Apple Media Chief Katie Cotton Dies - Bloomberg Make Something Wonderful | Book | Steve Jobs Archive Apple, Google partner on an industry specification to address unwanted tracking - Apple Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad - Apple Apple previews Live Speech, Personal Voice, and more new accessibility features - Apple Apple Tysons Corner reopens in Virginia - Apple Beats Studio Buds Plus review: it’s cool to be clear - The Verge WWDC23 highlights - Apple Apple Vision Pro: A Watershed Moment for Personal Computing - MacStories Cortex #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future - Relay FM The Vibe is Good – 512 Pixels With iPadOS 17, Stage Manager Is (Finally) Moving in the Right Direction - MacStories Apple Battersea opens in London’s historic Battersea Power Station - Apple First look inside Apple’s spectacular offices at Battersea Power Station | Evening Standard Apollo To Shut Down June 30th, Leading Many of the Largest Subreddits to Stage a Blackout - MacStories A Brief History of The Prompt and Connected - MacStories Apple lands record 54 Emmy Award nominations - Apple Apple celebrates Lionel Messi’s debut with Inter Miami CF on MLS Season Pass - Apple On the Value of Threads' Social Graph - MacStories Twitter is being rebranded as X - The Verge Goldman Is Looking for a Way Out of Its Partnership With Apple - WSJ Could Apple really buy Disney? – Six Colors Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire How the iMac saved Apple - The Verge From Apple’s first iMac G3 to the iMac with M1: a visual history - The Verge Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus - Apple Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - Apple Apple introduces the advanced new Apple Watch Series 9 - Apple Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 2 - Apple Apple upgrades AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging - Apple Apple unveils its first carbon neutral products - Apple Hands-on Impressions from Apple’s Wonderlust Event – 512 Pixels iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Review - MacStories iTunes Movie Trailers Taken Offline – 512 Pixels Unweaving Apple’s FineWoven Case | iFixit News Apple’s new FineWoven iPhone cases are very bad - The Verge Apple’s FineWoven iPhone Cases Just Aren’t That Good – 512 Pixels Federico Viticci - "Still decided to give the FineWoven case a fair try…" - MacStories on Mastodon Peter McKinnon's Finewoven Case Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple Apple Watch double tap gesture now available with watchOS 10.1 - Apple Google Pixel 8 launch event: the 7 biggest announcements - The Verge Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a personal computer - Apple Apple supercharges 24-inch iMac with new M3 chip - Apple Apple unveils new MacBook Pro featuring M3 chips - Apple Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: Apple’s keynote event shot on iPhone - Apple Apple’s new video reactions are making therapy incredibly awkward - The Verge The Problem With Jon Stewart ending over AI and China coverage - The Verge Apple supercharges Logic Pro for Mac and iPad - Apple Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad get powerful updates - Apple Taylor Swift is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2023 - Apple Apple is giving iPhone 14 owners an extra year of free Emergency SOS services - The Verge Humane launches Ai Pin. Apple unveils the top books of 2023 and a new Year in Review experience - Apple Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2023 - Apple Apple unveils App Store Award winners, the best apps and games of 2023 - Apple Apple Podcasts names Wiser Than Me the 2023 Show of the Year - Apple Sam Altman is back, so what’s next for OpenAI and ChatGPT? - The Verge Sam Altman returns as CEO OpenAI - The Verge AirPods Max Announced Three Years Ago Today - MacRumors Apple responds to Beeper’s iMessage for Android: ‘We took steps to protect our users’ - The Verge Next Beeper Mini Fix Requires Users to Have a Mac - MacRumors Apple Pulls Plug on Goldman Credit-Card Partnership - WSJ Software Applications Incorporated First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced - 9to5Mac Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales: Here's why - 9to5Mac ITC order could ban Apple Watch imports in the US – 9to5mac Apple Watch Import Ban, Apple v Masimo, Apple’s Response – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

OTJ joins Federico and Stephen to talk about Threads joining the fediverse, recent and future software updates, how to use nets correctly and the winners of this year's MacStories Selects awards. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger (MagSafe compatible) - Apple Buy MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) for AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Apple Leo Did the Thing Quinn Nelson is a Tease Review: The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Greatness is Thicker than Titanium – 512 Pixels @zuck • Starting a test where posts from Threads accounts will be available on Mastodon and other service... • Threads Beeper Mini’s iMessage fight with Apple is about platforms, protocols, and power - The Verge REAL iMessage on Android - No Apple ID Needed! - Some Guy on YouTube Epic win: Jury decides Google has illegal monopoly in app store fight - The Verge EU Plans to Let Spotify Direct Users to Other Payment Options on iPhone - MacRumors Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.2 with Journal App, Messages and Music Improvements, and More - MacStories Upgrade #490: The Cat Has a Team of Lawyers - Relay FMThis episode includes a great conversation about Tapbacks vs. emoji stickers. Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.2 With Enhanced AutoFill, New Widgets, Apple Music Updates and More - MacRumors Apple's Journal App: Journaling for All? - MacStories Introducing Journaling Suggestions for Day One Stolen Device Protection Coming with iOS 17.3 – 512 Pixels Apple Did the Thing, Kinda MacStories Selects 2023: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories 2023 MacStories Selects Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories I Used a Game Boy Camera for FaceTime Video Calls in iPadOS 17 and It Was Glorious - MacStories

Subtitle: What Even Is an App?Federico and Myke discuss some important follow up regarding trees and pools, before covering an iMessage on Android workaround, AI tools for work and content creation, and a Ticci hardware corner. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Erik did the thing Hiraoka Yuta's Video of the XREAL Glasses Threads Is Coming to the EU in December - MacRumors @datadrivenmd • There's a Threads app update available via the App Store... Mophie travel charger updated with 15W MagSafe and more – 9to5Toys Twelve South ButterFly debuts for iPhone 15 and Apple Watch – 9to5Toys MINIX 66W Turbo 3-Port GaN Wall Charger Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android - The Verge REAL iMessage on Android - No Apple ID Needed! - YouTube OnePlus Open is Awesome - What's Happening with Folding Phones?! - YouTube iA Writer can now track what you or ChatGPT wrote - The Verge Google Gemini: all the details on the AI model Google hopes can take on GPT-4 - The Verge Doqomidi iPad keyboard case Sony PULSE Explore wireless earbuds Ticci's Ethernet Adaptor USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter | TP-Link PlayStation Portal Steam Deck OLED TicciDeck - Front TicciDeck - Back Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub – Plugable Technologies Mechanism - The Swiss Army Accessory for all your consoles – Deckmate USB-C to USB-C Gen 2 Flat Cable - Satechi TicciDeck - Side Workflow Co-Founders Want to Bring AI to the Desktop - MacStories Upgrade #489: The Future Is on CompuServe - Relay FM Give the Gift of Relay FM

Myke is on vacation, so Morning Stephen™️ and Federico work to clear out the show's Feedback inbox. They talk about Christmas trees, how nets work, potentially sketchy iPad keyboards and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Write A Haiku Frederico Christmas Trees (@fredericochristmastrees) • Instagram photos and videos Don't Put Your Device in Rice. Here's Why - iFixit Connected #161: A Handbag? Face Cream? A Chainsaw? - Relay FM Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Brydge Air MAX+ | Brydge iPad keyboard case with hub for iPad - DOQOMIDI Buy Casa Pop-Up Desk | Logitech Our Setups - MacStories Hemispheric Views 097: Duel of the Defaults! Hemispheric Views - App Defaults by Robb Knight My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels Apple Looks Back at 2023 Across Podcasts, Books & Music – 512 Pixels ‎Replay 2023 - Apple Music Spotify Wrapped 2023: Everything you need to know - 9to5Mac Apple Music Replay Is Out, but for a Deeper Look at Your Music Habits, Try Last.fm - MacStories Pocket Casts on X: "Pocket Casts Playback 2023 is now rolling out to all users...

Myke, Federico and Stephen answer listener questions and mostly avoid talking about OpenAI. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: MasterClass: Give one annual Membership and get one free. Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Guest Starring: Merri Hackett Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple stops selling OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion installers – 9to5mac Daring Fireball: Mountain Lion Installing OS X Lion from macOS Sonoma Bellroy’s iPhone 15 Pro case has a proper Action Button now - The Verge Modern Leather Case - iPhone 15 Pro Max Give the Gift of Relay FM MagicBridge for Apple Keyboards and Mouse from 12 South Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard Connected #246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash - Relay FM The Bill of Rickies Analog(ue) #219: Unusual Series of Not Bad Circumstances - Relay FM Apple CEO Succession Plans 'Very Detailed', Says Tim Cook - MacRumors

It's only November, but rumors about Apple's 2024 are already swirling. This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen talk about possible iPads and iOS 18 features, then ponder the meaning of the Humane AI Pin. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple is giving iPhone 14 owners an extra year of free Emergency SOS services - The Verge Space Black on the new MacBook Pro – Stephen on Instagram Annual Rickies 2022 – Rickies.co Apple to phase out iTunes Movie Store, merging it with the TV app – 9to5mac Kuo: Apple to update all iPad models next year, including OLED iPad Pro and new 12.9-inch iPad Air - 9to5Mac Upgrade #486: On the Side of Reality - Relay FM Brydge The downfall of Brydge: Ceasing operations, unpaid staff, more – 9to5mac iPad keyboard maker Brydge revived under new ownership; details on unpaid salaries and unfulfilled orders unknown - 9to5Mac Apple Announces Close to 40 App Store Awards Finalists - MacStories Meet the 2023 App Store Award finalists - Apple Humane launches Ai Pin. Introducing Humane Ai Pin on Vimeo The Humane AI Pin – 512 Pixels I’ll pin my hopes on AI assistants – Six Colors Silicon Valley’s Big, Bold Sci-Fi Bet on the Device That Comes After the Smartphone - The New York Times Today on the Vergecast: we talk about that new pin that wants to replace the phone. - The Verge Apple Plans Ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 Updates, Seeks to Squash Bugs - Bloomberg AI-Infused iOS 18 Lauded as 'Ambitious and Compelling' by Apple Execs - MacRumors Confirmed: Apple Buys Virtual Personal Assistant Startup Siri | TechCrunch

Subtitle: 2014 Was a Different TimeThis week: an intermittent Reminders bug, new Macs (of certain sizes, at least), old home screens and a request. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $9/month. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi discuss the state of Apple software with John Gruber | Macworld Apple Briefly Paused Work on New Features for iOS 18 and macOS 15 to Clean Up Bugs - MacRumors Weekend Wednesday - YouTube Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple About battery health management in Mac notebooks - Apple Support 'Unwrap the Gift of Podcasts' Ugly Tee and Sweater Apple Updates Logic Pro for iPad and Mac - MacStories Final Cut Pro Gaining New Features on Mac and iPad Later This Month - MacRumors The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels M3 MacBook Pro review: Peak performance – Six Colors M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits – Six Colors Upgrade #485: Best Witch and Beast Feature - Relay FM Plugable Thunderbolt Docking Station Hands-on: Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro in space 'black' (and why I bought it) - 9to5Mac Our 2014 Home Screens - Mastodon Well, I Switched to the iPhone 6 Plus – 512 Pixels My iOS Screenshot Generation Workflow - MacStories iOS statusbar cleaning on any background - All this The next generation of Instapaper – Marco.org Reinventing iOS Automation: Editorial Review - MacStories Our Current Home Screens

Apple's spooky October event has come and gone, so the guys sort through the wreckage of their picks and talk about the M3 and new Macs. Jason had to step in. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc and Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The 'Sunday Problem' The new, more affordable Apple Pencil is now available to order - Apple Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Event Brings the M3 to Life – 512 Pixels Myke's Finder Jack-O'-Lantern Apple's Scary Fast Event with Stephen Hackett – AppStories Upgrade #484: Space Grayer - Relay FM “Unwrap the Gift of Podcasts” – 'Ugly Tee/Sweater/tanktop' Keynote Rickies, October 2023 – Rickies.co Keynote Rickies, October 2023 – Rickies.net Behind the scenes: An Apple Event shot on iPhone - YouTube Apple Music's Lower-Priced Voice Plan No Longer Available - MacRumors

Subtitle: I Can be Your Federico for a NightBoo! Apple has announced an event for the October 30. After 24 hours of scrambling, Myke, Federico and Stephen have put together a set of Picks and Flexies that may or may not be all that scary. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: MasterClass: Get unlimited access to EVERY Class and get 15% off an annual membership. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.1 with New Apple Music Features, Small iPad Enhancements, and More - MacStories Xreal’s Air 2 AR glasses ship in November in the US - The Verge MagicBridge for Apple Keyboards and Mouse from 12 South Daring Fireball: Apple to Broadcast ‘Scary Fast’ Event Next Monday Night Upgrade #482: It’s Covered in Soap! - Relay FM Intel Introduces Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity Standard Apple Increasing Services Prices in U.S. and Beyond – 512 Pixels Meet the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini | Apple - YouTube Rickies.co Rickies.net

Subtitle: Myke Can't Hold Us DownAfter some follow-up, Federico and Stephen discuss the possibility of folding iPads, less expensive Apple headsets and what accessories the company should revisit. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Titanium (Relay FM Podcastathon Remix) - YouTube Gui's Mastodon Post More on ActionBuddy Federico Viticci: "iOS 17.1 RC is shipping with broken..." - Mastodon Announcing the Club MacStories Fall Membership Event and Discount - MacStories Lingon X Cheaper next-gen Apple Vision headset will likely drop EyeSight feature to save on cost - 9to5Mac Foldable iPad Now in 'Intensive Development,' Could Be Announced as Soon as Next Year - MacRumors Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Review - The Verge Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple Apple Announces Apple Pencil (USB-C), joining the Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Apple Pencil (2nd generation) – 512 Pixels Apple Announces a New, More Affordable Apple Pencil That's Coming in November - MacStories iPad (9th generation) vs iPad (10th generation) vs iPad Air (5th generation) - Apple MagicBridge for Apple Keyboards and Mouse - 12 South

Subtitle: (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC)It's October, and Myke brings two mysteries to the show to enhance the spooky vibes. In other news, Federico is slipping into the future with the XREAL Air glasses and Stephen is keeping an eye on Spotify. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Modern Leather Case – Nomad Podcastathon Transcript $775,375.54 – 512 Pixels Spotify preparing to launch ‘Supremium’ tier with new features and higher price, rumours say | The Independent Spotify is giving paid subscribers 15 hours of audiobook listening per month - The Verge Nightcore- Beauty And A Beat - YouTube Webcam Settings on the Mac App Store The Creativity Enabled by the iPhone 15 Pro's New Cameras and Action Button - MacStories iPhone appear to turn off for a while overnight? You're not alone - 9to5Mac mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe - Apple Apple Wallet app integrates balances and transaction history for Discover US credit cards - 9to5Mac iOS 17.1 changes iPhone 15 Pro Action Button behaviour – 9to5mac New Tapback Menu – Federico Viticci – Mastodon XREAL Air Rokid Max

Stephen puts his Mac collection on the line for the kids, Myke has things to say about tvOS 17 and Federico asks the guys which Apple executive they would like to take over for... via an unusual method.

A secret computer was discovered at Stephen's house. Myke is loving the Apple Watch Ultra and Federico is pushing buttons with Shortcuts.

Federico's iOS and iPadOS 17 review is out. The guys talk through it this week before Myke puts Stephen on blast for his Mac setup.

Myke, Federico and Stephen grade their picks for Apple's Wonderlust event and talk about the iPhone 15 line, the new Apple Watches and more.

Apple's "Wonderlust" event is next week, so Federico and Myke have prepared to challenge Stephen, their reigning Keynote Chairman.

With Apple's September event less than two weeks away, the guys talk about the latest rumors concerning the iPhone 15 line and upcoming Apple Watch models. Also on the docket: Reminders' Today view, Alex Hay's apps and Live Voicemail in iOS 17.

Myke is outraged about geography. Federico does some troubling math. Then the guys talk about Ticci's recent computing crisis and some upcoming games.

To celebrate Relay FM's 9th birthday, Myke and Stephen host a feelings podcast.

Stephen and Myke talk about brown technology, review Casey's new app Callsheet and more before Stephen audits Myke's Mac setups.

Can Myke, Federico and Stephen tell themselves apart from ChatGPT? How are iOS 17 widgets stacking up? What could the next iPad mini look like? These questions and more and answered this week.

After handling some feedback about leather and batteries, Stephen, Myke and Federico consider applying for a Vision Pro Developer Kit, talk about the Beats Studio Pro and try to understand what's happening at Twitter. Errrr, X.

Stephen is facing several dilemmas in his computing life, Myke insists that map size is related to the interestingness of a city and Federico has a HomePod mini just for himself.

The public betas are out, and the guys have spent some time with macOS Sonoma, iOS and iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10. This week, they share their impressions and then have a conversation about Threads.

As we all inch toward a USB-C future, Stephen takes time to look back, quizzing Federico and Myke on 12 terms Apple has trademarked.

Federico, Stephen and Myke are joined by James Thomson to talk about the visionOS SDK and what apps may be like when the platform launches early next year. Other topics include laundry symbols, the return of Ridiculous Fishing and more.

After some Smell Talk and celebrating the return of the Genius Bar, Myke, Federico and Stephen celebrate ten years of podcasting together by revisiting some of their favorite Apple stories from the last decade.

Stephen breaks some shocking news on the show. Federico had feelings about the Apple Vision Pro. Myke messed up the points. All of this and then a Round Robin of some smaller announcements from WWDC.

For the first time in four years, Federico, Myke and Stephen are together and in person to record an episode of The World's Greatest Podcast. This week, they judge their picks for WWDC23 — and one from the past.

WWDC23 is just a few days away, so Myke, Federico and Stephen have made their predictions for what Apple will — and won't — announce.

An old problem is back, Myke found an unusual way to fix his Apple Watch, Federico is dazzled by magnets and Stephen feels weird about some apps.

The One True John joins Federico and Stephen to discuss the winners of Automation April, Apple's recent run of press releases, Stage Manager on the Mac and using iMessage on Windows.

Apple has announced Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for the iPad, and the guys have some thoughts. Also on the docket: laptop stands, Apple Watch hardware and a letter from the P.O. Box.

This week on the show, Stephen discovers wireless CarPlay, Myke shares some cool Mac apps and Federico makes a confession about his iPad usage. Then, the guys regroup on the topic of Mastodon.

Stephen explains his recent truck accident and absence from the podcast, Myke has a bunch of app suggestions for Federico and they all have questions about Tim Cook's Apple Watch usage.

Federico needs some app suggestions, do you have them? Myke has some Getty-related follow up. They also discuss what Apple's suite of VR apps could look like.

Stephen, Myke and Federico discuss the success of S-GPT, the future of Apple's display business and the next iPhone's buttons. They also roast Steve Jobs' office.

Federico has released S-GPT, a Shortcut that brings the power of ChatGPT down to your devices and data. Myke and Stephen talk to him about the project and what's next in Automation April after dealing with some confusing follow-up.

WWDC 2023 was announced about 60 seconds after the guys started recording. After booking their travel, Myke, Federico and Stephen regroup to discuss a possible iPhone Action Button, how people use Shazam, iOS 16.4 and more. They also pause to honor the work of Alex Hay.

Myke makes a very important correction and deeply regrets his previous error. Federico pits cubes against triangles and Clippy has been reborn as Microsoft 365 Copilot. Lastly, Stephen starts his search for an heir.

Spotify is getting weird, Apple is getting wise to long thighs and The Quizzies are back!

Apple announces a new iPhone (colour), Google announces details for I/O, Federico has thoughts on all VR headsets, and Myke checks a vibe.

Federico has launched Apple Frames 3.1, Myke is worried about a secret plan set in motion by Stephen and Bing has thoughts on Apple's Books app.

New emoji are coming with iOS 16.4, so it's time for Federico to guess their names.

This week, the guys roast each other's Apple Watches and things get weird.

While Federico is off wrangling Ethernet cables, Stephen and Myke explain their usage of Mastodon before talking about AI, firmware and Apple's 2022.

Stephen talks a bit about what has been going on in Memphis, Federico gets folded up over rumors and Myke has a surprise.

Stephen reads some poetry, some Macs got reviewed and Federico makes a confession about his computing life.

The guys cover Apple's new Macs and the new HomePod before pouring one out for third-party Twitter clients.

It's a new year, and the guys have come prepared with resolutions, themes and more to kick off 2023.

2022 is over, and there are picks to be scored. After grading their predictions for the year, Stephen, Myke and Federico amend some rules and put their flags in the ground for 2023.

Myke, Federico and Someone Who Kind of Sounds Like Stephen review 2022's biggest Apple stories, grading them from "Nightmare" to "Best, I Love You."

The boys celebrate the holidays with their annual gift exchange, and then it's time to make predictions for what will happen in 2023--but first, it's time to score our picks from the past year and crown a new champion.

The guys have feelings about websites, then talk about the new features in iOS 16.2 and the possibility of Apple opening up the iPhone.

Myke has returned and has feelings about recent developments on the show. After Myke tries to punish Stephen with a set of quiz questions, Federico explores Obsidian's new Canvas feature.

Stephen and Federico are joined by the One True John to discuss the past, present and future of the iPad mini, as well as home networking, award-winning APIs and a big surprise.

Myke is on vacation, so Stephen and Federico make a play for the hearts of the people.

This week, the guys discuss cubes, the value of feedback and what's left for Apple's year. Also on the topic list: mid-life crises, the Apple polishing cloth and a new membership perk for Connected Pro.

Myke returns to the show with some questions for his co-hosts. Then, conversations about Federico's Apple Frames 3.0 Shortcut, Stephen's ability to track his wallet and Elon's changes at Twitter.

Stephen and Federico party like it's 2012, talking about cloud photo services, note-taking on the web, email clients and epiphanies.

Stephen has some dongles, Myke worries about the neighbors and Federico doesn't enjoy piles.

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.

Can Myke finally get Federico to talk about the Apple Watch Ultra? While we may want new iPads, what about a Pixel tablet instead?

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.

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.

This week, Stephen shares his iPhone 14 Pro impressions, Myke reviews tvOS 16 and Federico laments the state of Stage Manager.

Myke flew to America. Federico has reviewed iOS 16. Stephen did some work on his garage.

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.

Apple is holding an event on September 7, so the Rickies have been called to order.

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.

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.

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.

Stephen plays the Bad Cop. Federico doesn't know anybody named Tony. Myke has some questions. Apple has an iPadOS problem.

This week, the guys tour some old Apple Stores, alter some AirPods and think about tracking their sleep.

Roses are red, Myke's MacBook Air is blue He and Stephen discuss Apple Arcade, Apple TV, YouTube and betas, too.

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.

Federico has a review ahead of him, Stephen has launched a Kickstarter and Myke has returned to his role as Quizmaster.

After handling some haunting follow-up, Myke, Federico and Stephen rank every iPhone ever.

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.

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.

WWDC22 is underway. Now it's time to see how well Federico, Myke and Stephen did at predicting what would be announced.

WWDC 2022 is just around the corner, and the guys have come prepared with a series of Picks, Risky Picks and Flexies.

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.

This week, Stephen did something out of the ordinary, Myke tries to explain Apple Watch faces and Federico learns about Margherita pizza.

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.

Apple has announced an October event, so the Passionate Ones have gathered to appoint a new Event Chairman through the making of Picks, both Regular and Risky.

This week, the boys turn to a 12-sided die to shape the order of the show. Topics on the dodecahedron include follow-up, the 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs' death, tables coming to Craft and Amazon's recent announcements.

The guys all have new iPhones and talk about their migration experiences and initial impressions of the new devices. Then, Myke and Stephen tell Federico what he already knew — that the new iPad mini is fantastic.

iOS and iPadOS 15 are out, as are reviews for the new iPhones and iPads. This week, Federico tells Stephen and Myke what the new iPad mini is like and what Safari extensions they should check out. Mood boards were created along the way.

The dust has settled from Apple's iPhone 13 event and a Chairman has emerged from the haze.

Apple will be California Streaming, so the Connected guys are dreaming of sweet, sweet victories in the September '21 Rickies.

September is here, and that means iPhone and Apple Watch rumors are heating up. Stephen and Myke go through what's new on that front, cover some cool new Mac accessories, share regrets about Nest and kick off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Myke and Federico pick Connected's weirdest listener, look back at Tim Cook's ten years as CEO of Apple, and talk about Federico's new CMS.

The guys mark Relay's 7th birthday by launching the annual Relay FM for St. Jude fundraiser! Then, discussions about Safari 15, 1Password and Federico's switch to Android.

Instead of just texting him, Myke directs much of his follow-up directly an absent Federico. Then, he and Stephen talk about the latest iPhone 13 rumors and roast each other's Docks.

Myke is away, so Stephen talks about the Mac Pro and Federico talks about emulating old video games. Also: MagSafe PopSockets, shipping challenges and the future of the Jeremies.

Myke received his mascot and Federico found another Magsafe wallet. There are even more iPad Mini rumors, and Beta 4 has brought a whole new set of changes to Safari. But don’t worry, the Europeans also want to share some things they love right now.

Myke has questions about the Apple Watch, Stephen holds an unboxing and Federico has a new computer. Then, judging others based on the menu bar of their Mac.

Stephen has to whisper with an accent and Apple has to keep re-thinking Safari 15. Meanwhile, Myke still isn't using MagSafe and Federico's text editor has gone global.

A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. An Apple Watch. A Kickstarter. An update. This is not three episodes of Connected. It's one episode, and we call it 88XX BANE.

This week, the guys talk about the Big Mail and Mimestream email clients, then move on to the topics of broken Apple Watches, Safari 15 and Apple's new Public Betas.

Myke is pondering emails apps and Federico is not happy with Safari. Also, Day One has been acquired, development continues on Dark Sky, and the boys are excited about Live Text.

This week, Myke, Stephen and Federico gather from across the globe to discuss iPadOS 15 multitasking and some sad Mac news.

WWDC 2021 is underway, and picks made last week must be judged. There will be a winner, a loser and probably some changes to the rules of the game.

WWDC is next week, so the boys have gathered their picks for The Rickies, which are now tracked on some amazing websites. As for the picks themselves ... well, buckle up, because things get passionate.

Myke (AKA the tvOS Guy) has a review of the new Apple TV remote and Federico has been pontificating about a new iPod touch. Then, with WWDC fast approaching, the Europeans pick a couple more features they want to see Apple announce. Stephen got stuck with the edit.

The M1 iPad Pro is here, and Federico walks Stephen and Myke through his review and thoughts on the new device. Then, a lecture on high-resolution audio in light of the recent Apple Music news. It's Federico Mania!

Federico is attempting to live that Thunderbolt life as Myke starts reviewing apps. Meanwhile, Stephen is the worst. Then, with WWDC a month away, the guys introduce a new segment.

There are some amazing websites on the Internet, but nothing can ease the pain brought by iPad mini rumors. Stephen knows about sound, Myke has a new keychain and Federico has a story to tell about Obsidian.

Myke explains what admiration means, then the guys talk about what's new in iOS 14.5 before getting into what's going on at Basecamp. Then in a radical change of gears, Federico has to name some emoji and Stephen surprises the guys with some news.

Apple's Spring Event has come and gone, and now the picks must be graded. Will Stephen remain in power as the Keynote Chairman? Can Myke gain access to both Twitter accounts, or is Federico poised for a comeback?

Apple is holding an event next week, so the guys have gathered their picks and are entering the Battlefield of the Ricky. The Keynote Chairman title is on the line.

Stephen cleans out the Connected inbox, Federico questions the meaning of an idea and Myke checks out a new task manager. Then, a discussion about the ramifications of technology reminding us of painful past events or encounters.

After an explanation on how feedback is best sent, Federico and Myke discuss their thoughts on TickTick, the (potential) future of the music industry, the announcement of WWDC 2021, and whether Connected listeners prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode.

After follow-up about feelings, Ticci explains what's going on with links to previously-made Shortcuts and Stephen marks 20 years of OS X. Then, Myke leads a focus group about the future of Apple in the home and the guys all inspect a task manager that has recently popped up on one of their home screens.

Stephen is accused of flip-flopping, while Myke has updated some firmware. Federico has reviewed a new iPad desktop stand and then the three descend into a Round Robin of iPhone features that wouldn't exist if Apple was starting over in 2021.

What's follow-up and what's a topic? Why has Apple chickened out with a change in iOS 14.5? Who wants a new iPad Pro? How many secrets have been kept between the co-hosts? Is this an annoying way to write a show description?

Myke tries to get through some iPhone rumors but the others keep joking around about model names. Meanwhile, there's big news for a couple of iOS apps. Stephen needs to deal with the problem brewing in his photos library and Federico goes missing for a brief time.

This week, Federico gets what he wants, but also doesn't. Myke tries out Hey, but only kinda. Also, are there new apps anymore?

This week, Stephen refuses to be pigeonholed, Federico talks about how MagSafe could be used on new accessories and Myke doesn't want to talk about folding iPhones, but then does. Also on the list of topics: failing Apple watches, #GreenGate and blankets.

Everyone's a real Federico, but only Stephen could disrupt the show document in such a profoundly useless way. Myke takes on the form of those around him. Topics include MacBook Pro batteries, Spotify and Siri getting cozy, the iPhone 12 mini and more.

This week, the guys review CARROT Weather 5, dream up new health devices for Apple to make and dive into the new iOS 14.5 beta. Also: Myke won't wear an anklet, Federico has words for certain drivers and Stephen files feedback about the Reminders app.

This week, Myke has a theory, Stephen has a crush and Federico has opinions on olives. Also: a discussion about Tweetbot 6 and what makes app subscriptions worth it.

This week, the guys plan the WWDC Olympics, talk about what's inside the AirPods Max and what the future of the Mac Pro may look like. Lastly, a report about folding iPhones is considered.

This week, the guys gather to discuss Apple's new Racial Equity and Justice Initiatives, some things at CES that caught their eyes and how they feel about the Apple Watch.

2020 is over. Products have been released, notches have been measured and an Annual Chairman has been named. As if that wasn't enough, the 2021 Rickies have been etched into a Google Doc for all time.

This week, the guys walk down memory lane, re-visiting the top tech stories of 2020. It was ... quite the year.

The AirPods Max have arrived in Memphis, London and Rome, so the guys give their impressions of Apple's newest product after talking about iOS 14.3, the post office and more.

This week, Stephen cleans out the follow-up folder, while Myke is reading Tumblr. Magnets, feelings and breathing are all discussed. Then, Federico dives into the AirPods Max announcement.

This week, Apple is handing out awards, Federico has a new iPhone charger on the way, Myke meant to try an app and Stephen tried reinstalling macOS. Oh, and Salesforce bought Slack.

There's a lot of follow-up this week, then conversations about company retreats, Mac OS 9, password management, MagSafe and the Mac App Store. Then, Federico talks through his new email system. Myke and Stephen have feelings about it.

It's a busy week on Connected. Stephen and Myke talk about their HomePod minis and M1 Macs, and Federico explains what's going on with iOS 14.3 and App Store revenue changes. Merri Hackett joins Federico and Myke to talk about her experience with the iPhone 12 mini, and they decide they'd rather Stephen just didn't come back. And Myke finally reviews tvOS 14.

Apple has announced the first batch of Macs running on its own silicon, so the boys are judging yet another set of Rickies. Will Federico's dual-title fall? Will Myke get his Ricky? Did Stephen make a mistake having six Flexies?

Stephen returns to his co-hosts to hold the third Apple Event Rickies in as many months. (If there's not Mac news next week, everyone is in trouble.)

Stephen is not here this week, but that doesn't stop the Europeans from discussing headphones, wireless charging, new app updates, and the iPhone 12 Pro.

Reviews have landed for the iPhone 12 and iPad Air. The trio talk through the coverage, including Federico's iPad Air article. Also: Stephen asks for help with a problem, and Myke is very excited about how gold phones are made.

The dust is settling from Apple's iPhone 12 event and out of the haze steps a Keynote Chairman. Also discussed: MagSafe's return and trustworthy friends.

In the blink of an eye, another round of Rickies is here, this time for Apple's October event.

Apple is on the verge of releasing new emoji, so it is time for Federico to try to guess their names.

Federico is using Base64 to make wallpapers, Myke's iPad mini is out of space and Stephen is upset about Apple's new GMT watch face. Also discussed: what iOS 14 is doing to our home screens and what others are doing with widgets.

The Rickies and Flexies have been judged. There is a winner and a loser. A donation has been made. What's inside an avocado has been discovered. That, and a lot more this week as the guys unpack Apple's September 15th event.

Apple has announced an event for next week, so the guys deleted everything in their show planning document to make room for their Picks, Rickies and Flexies. Also: Federico has reached acceptance, Stephen's plumbing is fixed and Myke has trouble remembering a quote.

September is here, and with it, a new avalanche of Apple rumors. The guys talk about the iPhone 12, new iPads and over-ear headphones. Then, an in-depth conversation about iOS 14's release date and what the future could bring to the Apple Watch.

Apple and Epic continue to fight; we continue to have opinions. Wireless chargers continue to be released, but Apple doesn't have an option. iOS betas are appearing at an increasing rate, and Federico has anxiety.

Beats is being slowly absorbed by Apple Music, iOS 14 Beta 5 is here and Apple's battle with Epic keeps heating up. Also: Stephen edited something very special and Myke is glad to never talk about Greengate ever again.

This week, Federico talks about watchOS 7 and Stephen takes the group down a trip of old Apple press releases, causing Myke to be relieved about his Apple Newsroom reading habits. Also: a pre-announcement and some peer-pressure about a purchase.

It's been a busy start to August: Myke has LEGO on the way, Phil Schiller has a new job, the 27-inch iMac has been refreshed, and there are details out about third-party mail and browser apps being able to be set as default. The guys also talk through the new betas and their possible future Mac setups.

This week, Tim Cook is answering to Congress about Apple's App Store policies, and the guys break down his opening statement before getting into what the rest of the year could look like in terms of new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and even Apple TV hardware.

Stephen is bad at designing polls, Federico has some concerns over the latest iOS 14 betas and apparently Myke likes F1.

Federico is back from the beach with thoughts about iOS 14's App Library, Stephen has way too many albums in Photos and Myke is going to order some LEGO. All of this is overshadowed by some important news about the show.

With WWDC in the rearview mirror, Stephen and Myke shift their minds to the future and discuss rumors of the upcoming iPhone 12, changes coming with Apple Silicon Macs and macOS Big Sur.

This week, the guys talk with Jenny Chen, an Apple engineer who works on Apple Pencil software, and Stephen Tonna from Apple's product marketing team about what's new in iPad OS 14, including Scribble and the release’s updated design language. Then, Federico, Myke and Stephen discuss the future of both Apple Arcade and iPhone chargers.

WWDC 2020 is underway, so the time has come to judge The Rickies. After a new Chairman is crowned, the guys do a high-level pass on Apple's OS announcements, as well as what's new with Shortcuts.

WWDC is next week, so it's time for the boys' annual picks. Will Stephen keep his title? Has Federico put too much hope in iPadOS improvements? Has Myke learned what it takes to be a winner? This and more, including the introduction of Connected Pro for Relay FM members.

The guys would be sad that have been replaced by AI, but the results are too funny to be upset. Then, Federico has thoughts about ARM Macs, Myke makes a bet with Stephen and rumors of a new iMac are discussed.

Myke isn't swayed by the iPad mini faithful, and wonders where Stephen's Apple Pencil went. Then, thoughts on a possible port-less iPhone and what WWDC could bring for macOS.

Stephen keeps trying to make #GreenGate a thing, Federico has a new friend and Myke has large lungs. Then, an in-depth conversation about what should come next for Shortcuts.

Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. OpenDoc. watchOS 7. Are you getting it? These are not three separate episodes ... this is one episode, and we're calling it "Another Italian Interjected."

Stephen's iPhone screen is turning green. Myke turns down the opportunity to host a Round Robin of weird WWDC predictions, then Federico tries to answer a Zoom call. Then, a discussion of the rumored AirPods Studio and file formats within DEVONthink.

This week, Stephen identifies some adaptors, while Federico is in search of answers and Myke butts in about something else. Then, a discussion of WWDC 2020, and what they guys would like to see in terms of home screen widgets on the iPhone and iPad.

The trio gives a math lesson before follow-up on the Magic Keyboard and iPhone SE. Then, our plans for WWDC.

Myke and Federico share their impressions of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and Stephen reveals the number of items in his collection and the group announces The Hackett Number — the computers-per-capita figure for Stephen's household.

Federico rejects a new iPhone charging solution, Myke opens a new store and Stephen passes a collection basket to add a set of wheels to his Mac Pro. Then, the three talk about the new iPhone SE.

This week, Myke talks about a sale on Cinema Displays, then the guys move on discuss Federico's recent iPad article on modularity, the possibilities of widgets in iOS 14 and Stephen's Mac Madness winner and picks.

Mac Madness is down to the final two machines, and Myke explains why it is all Stephen's fault. Then, Federico takes everyone on a tour of high-resolution audio apps for the iPhone and iPad ... which are all *wild.* Lastly, we check the temperature of the room on Apple's Dark Sky acquisition.

The early reviews of the 2020 iPad Pro and new MacBook Air are in, and Myke treats the group with an unboxing experience. Federico asks the world for help, while Stephen is bringing joy — and pain — to the Mac community. Also, our impressions of iOS 13.4 and some media we're enjoying while being stuck at home.

Apple has announced new iPad Pros with a new keyboard and trackpad case, as well as the addition of cursor support in iOS 13.4. Myke takes it for a spin as Federico waits for his download to finish. Then, a tour of Apple's updated Macs and Stephen's new project, Mac Madness.

Federico gives a status report about life in Italy, then Stephen tries to cheer people up by talking about the HomePod. After that fails, Myke tells a story and the gang wade through a sea of iOS 14 rumors, including stories on iMessage, PencilKit, iOS wallpaper apps and more.

This week, Federico makes a change, Stephen buys a domain and Myke cancels a future live show, pending Apple's decision on WWDC.

Myke and Federico discuss the difficulties of connecting HomeKit to the internet, consider better solutions for iPad multitasking, feel disappointment for the Files app, and see what their boy Buffet is up to.

Stephen shares a prepared statement. Myke suggests some games and Federico envisions a March iPad Pro event. Also: more Qi chargers have come on the market and a discussion about the HomePod's future.

Stephen and Myke launch new careers as iPhone designers and Federico keeps refreshing Apple Music. Also: Swift Playgrounds on the Mac, Apple News+ and a few things we are currently enjoying.

This week, most of the show document got shredded as a bunch of breaking news took place during recording. iOS 13.4 is bringing a bunch of changes, Mac Catalyst could become more useful and universal apps are coming to the Mac. When not breaking news, Federico shares a sad story, Myke reads a tweet about bread and Stephen struggles with how to edit the episode.

This week, the gang reflects on the iPad 10th's birthday, complains about Google AMP and then reviews Fantastical 3.

This week, Phillr gets an update, iCloud encryption is in the news and Federico shows off his home screens. Also: rumors of a new Smart Keyboard, the possibility of Apple making its own podcasts and a bunch of creepy — yet soothing — whispering.

After working out what the award should be for the two Chairman spots, the boys ponder the future of the iPad Pro's accessories and the holes on the back of the rack-mounted Mac Pro. Then, Myke provides a tour of CES.

The boys kick off 2020 with a lot of follow-up including clarifying what being a Chairman means, a challenge for the Upgradies and a debate about the iPad Air, then conversations about LaunchCuts and Twitter's iPad app.

Federico, Myke and Stephen review their predictions for 2019 and a new Chairman is named before everyone makes their choices for 2020, including the Risky Picks. Also, one of them gets a very special delivery during the show.

2019 was a wild year, complete with the death of AirPower, the announcement of iPadOS, the release of the iPhone 11 and the return of the Mac Pro. This week, Stephen, Federico and Myke revisit the headlines that made this year so hectic.

Stephen and Myke are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the new Mac Pro, then Federico reflects on the 5th anniversary of Shortcuts.

Apple is handing out awards, and Myke is dealing with the fallout of his TV purchase. Stephen is aware that musicians exist and Federico wants all the 2020 rumors to be true.

There are a lot of iPhone cases to talk about, as well as new information about HomeKit Secure Video and Deep Fusion. One of us bought a TV, but no one here is ordering a Cybertruck.

Federico and Stephen each attempted to use HomeKit Secure Video, and it didn't go well. Myke is excited about a new folding phone, and the whole crew orders iPhone 11 Pro battery cases before solving many mysteries presented in photos of Apple's new Mac Pro factory.

There's a new MacBook Pro in town, bringing with it an updated design and a new keyboard, and Apple's rumored AR glasses make everyone feel old. Myke is crowned the Popsocket Enthusiast, Stephen gets an email and Federico explains Toolbox Pro.

Federico is joined by a better Hackett to talk about Apple's range of earbuds, then Stephen butts in to discuss Adobe's big week and what Apple should do in the wake of iOS 13 and macOS Catalina's buggy releases. Then, they fire the spoiler horn and review "The Morning Show" and "For All Mankind."

Federico and Myke break down the new features of iOS 13.2 and watchOS 6.1, before giving their first impressions on the AirPods Pro.

Stephen got into an eBay bidding war with someone he knows and Federico helps his friends with Catalina, before coming clean about his new iPhone case. The group also considers Apple's expanding line of audio products and Myke reviews the iMac Pro.

Apple has revealed its new emoji set, so it is time for Federico to guess their names as Stephen and Myke listen and keep score. After that, Myke shares his thoughts about his Galaxy Fold.

Federico has iCloud issues and Myke has a new phone, but no new computer. Stephen has reviewed macOS Catalina.

This week, Stephen tells a story about his Apple Watch accomplice, Myke reviews tvOS 13 and Federico explains how Deep Fusion and Capture Outside the Frame work.

There's a lot going on: new iPhones, the new Apple Watch, iOS 13.1, Shortcuts updates and more. That's not to mention the Galaxy Fold, iCloud woes and whatever Amazon has announced.

The Big Tall Italian Boy is gone, but Stephen and Myke are together in person to review the iPhone XS on its way out the door, discuss reviews of the new iPhones and the Apple Watch Series 5. Then, they explore Apple Arcade and share what they've been playing.

This week, a new Chairman Ricky is named victorious and Apple's new products are discussed, as are the leaks concerning the company's AR headset plans.

Myke, Federico and Stephen complete their annual tradition of making predictions before Apple's iPhone event, this time with a new name: The Rickies.

Federico's back just in time for Apple to release the first beta of iOS 13.1 He, Stephen and Myke get into what this could mean for Apple's upcoming busy season before discussing the changes Apple has made to its Siri grading program.

Live in San Francisco, Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell and nearly 20 other Relay FM hosts to celebrate the network's 5th anniversary by playing a game of Family Feud, with answers provided by over 3,000 podcast listeners. That, and a round of co-founder company trivia. Also, trophies.

After Myke breaks the news about his back, he and Stephen undertake their annual tradition of #RelayQA.

Federico is just a pile of recurring automations now, so Myke and Stephen discuss the rollout of Apple Card and the macOS bounty program, before a dive into FileMaker's history and recent rebranding and a discussion of moving on from the Apple Watch.

Stephen is back from repairing Macs and ruined the intro. Federico explains what's going on with iOS 13 Beta 5, and Myke is excited about the second coming of the Galaxy Fold. Then, the guys discuss Apple's Q3 results.

Federico and Myke are interested in expanding their smart home devices, wondering if Apple will buy a chunk of Intel, and considering the possible new features of the iPhone 11.

Federico has concerns about dummy units of the next iPhone. Stephen is troubled by the icon used for Software Update in macOS. Both of them receive a visit from a mystic being named Myke. Oh, and it's World Emoji Day!

Myke has a story about the beach, Federico has a plan for NFC stickers, and Stephen has some thoughts on this week's MacBook news.

Federico reminds everyone that it's okay to not have strong feelings about Jony Ive leaving Apple, while Stephen feels tempted by iOS 13. Meanwhile, Eddy Cue talks about rumors of Tim Cook meddling with Apple TV+ scripts and Project Catalyst continues to make news.

Myke resumes his role as the tvOS guy and Federico's Memoji have all been killed. Apple's Public Betas have arrived, as have new rumors of a future small iPhone. Stephen preaches the good news of Carbon.

Federico and Stephen are joined by David Sparks to talk about the state of Apple's current betas, the updated Files and Shortcuts apps and the ever-growing system of rules that form Connected's drafts.

With the dust settling from WWDC, the boys go through Apple’s major platforms and talk about what they are excited about seeing in these releases.

Live from WWDC in San Jose, Federico, Myke and Stephen review their WWDC predictions and prizes are awarded after an intervention. Then, iPadOS, Shortcuts and the Mac Pro are discussed before Federico's surprise is unveiled for the world to see.

With less than a week to the WWDC keynote, the guys make their predictions.

Myke keeps dropping his phone, Apple keeps releasing new MacBook Pros for Stephen to talk about, and Federico has published a magnum opus on the state of the iPad and iOS 12.

This week, Federico floats a conspiracy about iTunes, the crew check in on their 2019 predictions, and Myke makes a huge promise before Stephen shares about his Pixel 3a.

Warren Buffett and Tim Cook star in a new iPhone game, Stephen and Myke tried the official Twitter app for a week and Federico is exporting his notes. Elsewhere, Mark Gurman has reported on iOS 13 and new versions of macOS and watchOS.

Stephen returns order to the podcast after two weeks away, Myke reads some Hex color codes and Federico turns on his hype machine.

The European duo covers the latest in iPad keyboards (and DIY kickstands) before they consider the future of Mac automation and Shortcuts. At the end, Myke is sad about folding phones.

This week, in the absence of adult supervision, Myke and Federico discuss their new favorite time zone app and consider some recent iOS 13 rumors before Ticci talks about what arrived in his mailbox.

Federico has discovered something terrible about his childhood, Stephen had an accident and Myke wants a new TV. After all of that is taken care of, the trio talk about a new iPad case that uses the Magic Keyboard and using macOS as an iPad app.

AirPower is dead, Powerbeats Pro are here, Federico is having a good week on Twitter and iCloud Drive deserves some attention from Apple.

After announcing tickets for their live WWDC show and judging their predictions for Apple's media event and breaking a score between Stephen and Myke, the guys share their impressions of the new AirPods, Apple News+ and more.

The boys take some time to mark National Ravioli Day, then dive into Apple's new iPads and iMacs before making predictions for the company's upcoming media event.

Stephen introduces his co-hosts to a groundbreaking iPad drawing application, Federico starts a new mini-series and Myke buries the lede concerning Spotify.

Federico talks about the new MacStories Shortcuts Archive and the guys check in with iOS 12 halfway through its lifecycle.

After skipping follow-up, Myke and Federico try to explain the new USB branding, discuss fingerprint sensors and the merits of Evernote in 2019, and wish for apps that don’t exist (but should).

The boys dive into a sea of rumors after Federico explores San Jose's municipal websites, Myke gives everyone a gift and Stephen returns from a journey.

Stephen solves a problem that has been plaguing the podcast, Federico has concerns about Apple's rumored news service and Myke is fighting a losing battle with AirPlay 2.

Stephen was right, Angela is gone, Myke has a theory and Federico is automating his TV.

Apple and Facebook try to outdo each other in who can have the more terrible week, and Stephen test drives the iPhone XR.

After Stephen ruins the intro, Federico finally gets around to talking about his second iPad Pro and Myke shares a secret.

The boys discuss a bunch of Apple products that may be receiving refreshes after years of neglect, including the iPad mini and iPod touch, then are taught how to edit photos like pros by Tyler Stalman.

Stephen, Myke and Federico kick off 2019 with annual predictions, a look at Apple's recent TV moves and the most amazing Shortcut of all time.

A look back at 2018: our predictions and a review of the news that mattered, as well as some that didn't.

Stephen priced out a MacBook Air, Myke almost got a new iPad stand and Federico reviewed Launch Center Pro 3.

Myke struggles to use Amazon's website, Stephen checks his heartbeat and Federico tinkers with keyboards for the iPad Pro.

Myke, Federico and Stephen talk about their use of Shortcuts, Apple Music heading to the Amazon Echo and a bit of BREAKING NEWS.

Stephen and Federico walk through their new Mac mini setups, then Federico fights with iCloud in Radar #46282145. Please help.

Stephen formalizes a new show segment, Federico is making magic in Shortcuts and Myke has thoughts about picture frames.

Federico and Myke thoroughly review the iPad Pro and its accessories – while eschewing the typical podcast format.

Federico looks back on his PowerBook 165, Myke sends a tweet and Stephen goes for a drive with Siri. The three also have a conversation about working on the iPad Pro, and how people respond to it.

The MacBook Air and Mac mini are alive, and the iPad Pro has taken a big step forward, but progress seems to come with larger price tags. The guys dive into all the news, after Federico reviews New York City.

Stephen and Myke are joined by Marco Arment for a live show in New York City. The three talk about the iPhone XR, the iPhones we loved the most, and what Apple could do to make us the happiest after its event next week.

Stephen was wrong, and Myke demands an apology before explaining what makes up dust. The FileMaker world is considered, then Federico explains why he thinks the 🍕emoji is wrong. Lastly, Adobe and Palm are both in the news.

Myke went to Rome, Apple bought a company and Google announced a bunch of new hardware.

Stephen answered Myke's PopSocket challenge, and Federico attempts to name all of iOS 12.1's new emoji.

The guys debate the Mac's future being tied to the quality of Marzipan apps before sharing their impressions of the iPhone XS Max and the Apple Watch Series 4. Some advice on how to listen to the show correctly is also shared.

Federico has published his iOS 12 review, and the boys get nerdy talking about Siri Shortcuts and some updated apps before Stephen talks about macOS Mojave's launch.

Federico is sore about coming in second place, but we're all winners, because Apple has new iPhones and Apple Watches. Well, not Federico. He still came in second place.

New iPhones are just around the corner, so it's time to talk about rumors and solidify predictions.

Stephen struggles with vowels and Federico dreams about buying a Mac mini while Myke ponders the future of the Apple Pencil.

Federico is back from vacation with a list of demands and opinions. Stephen posted a whole bunch of screenshots, and Myke is trying some new things with Twitter.

Relay FM is four years old, so Stephen and Myke take on a wide range of listener questions about the company, podcasting and beards.

Stephen and Myke kick off iPhone and iPad rumor season, then talk through some recent app news and Apple’s cancellation of the App Store Affiliate Program.

Myke is back, and comes with news of a new household robot, while Stephen reflects on his Macs, both old and new.

Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about MacBook Pro throttling, HomePod rumors and answer some listener questions.

Federico bought an iPod touch, Nest and Instapaper both have new bosses and the world is finally getting the leg emoji it deserves.

Stephen is joined by Casey Liss and John Voorhees to discuss the 10th anniversary of the App Store, MobileMe's reputation and rumors of a busy fall for Apple's hardware teams.

Myke and Stephen hold an intervention. Federico doesn’t have much to say about MacBook Pro keyboards. All three have hopes and dreams for future Apple audio products.

To celebrate five years of podcasting together, Myke, Federico and Stephen do what they do best: talk about iOS betas, ponder photo management and screw up a round robin.

Recovered from WWDC, Myke previews his summer's work, Federico shares what he knows about Shortcuts and Stephen gets super nerdy about Dark Mode in macOS Mojave.

In this very special live episode, Stephen is joined by Jason Snell and Serenity Caldwell to talk about macOS Mojave and Screen Time before going over the Happy-o-meter results and talking about Shortcuts with Myke and Federico.

The WWDC Happy-o-meter is back! Come along with Stephen, Myke and Federico on a trail of joyful wishes and hopeful dreams.

Myke and Federico talk about Spark 2, Castro 3, and Ticci's big article about his "Second Life."

The future of third-party Twitter apps looks grim, but is it the end of the road? What makes an upgrade worthy of a price tag? Do class action lawsuits even matter? Should you use AirPods on planes? Does anyone like show descriptions written as hypothetical questions?

This week, Federico is back to join Stephen and Myke to talk about iOS 13, as well as news out of Microsoft Build and Google I/O.

This week, Stephen and Myke chat with John Voorhees about rumored products, dead products and Apple's Q2 results.

Federico is gone, but the show had to to go on, so Stephen and Myke talk about the death of Liam, whatever is happening with Flickr and Amazon’s future robotic army.

Stephen and Myke are still recovering from a trip to Atlanta, and it shows in this discussion of the future of iOS and digital magazines. Federico thankfully saves the episode by sharing some about Drafts 5.

Apple has launched a (kinda) new iPhone, discussed the Mac Pro and saved the world. Big week!

This week, the trio ponder the future of Apple's Mac and iOS platforms and explore what merging them may look like before talking about a recent Apple hire.

The crew is back together, just in time to talk about the big questions around Apple’s education event, Apple Watch rumors and the frustrations of troubleshooting iCloud issues.

Federico has taken over San Jose line watching, so Stephen gets to join Myke to talk about the long-rumored Beatles iPod, laptop cart repair and the eMac.

WWDC is announced, Apple acquires a digital magazine service, and Myke and Federico discuss some ‘iOS Little Wonders’, because Stephen is away.

Stephen's family staged a HomePod intervention, Myke names his favorite Apple Watch apps, Apple kills off iTunes LP and Federico has some news.

Federico and Myke slander Stephen's good name before talking about iPhone and headphone rumors and Amazon's acquisition of Ring.

Federico has a surprise for the group, then goes on to teach about Things 3 before Stephen complains about its repeating task support. In a shocking turn of events, Myke has the need for a Mac app.

We have HomePod opinions, dreams about WWDC and an amazing new t-shirt.

The boys are joined by Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge to talk about a rash of App Store rejections regarding the use of emoji. After that, discussion turns to HomePod reviews and the possibilities of watchOS 5.

It's January, so it's time to spin up the iPhone rumor machine, but first Stephen and Federico consider what a "Snow Leopard" iOS release could look like. Lastly, one of them has switched to DuckDuckGo.

After wading through HomePod and iOS 11.3 news, the boys give a status report on how they're feeling about iOS 11 and High Sierra several months into running the releases.

What does the death of Transmit mean for pro apps on the iPad? Should Apple make a laptop that runs iOS? Does Myke understand how hypothetical questions work?

2018 is here, and so is Stephen’s new computer and our predictions for the next year. Also, CES is a thing.

We grade our predictions for 2017 before setting off on a trip down memory lane of the last twelve months of Apple news.

Round out 2017 with fake apps and an anti-wishlist.

Myke was surprised by Apple's Shazam acquisition, Ticci is living that 4K life and Stephen is thinking about an iMac Pro.

Apple’s had a rough week, Myke’s office is full of assistants and Federico is back with a new task manager and an iPhone X review.

Myke returns with many comments about last week’s show and a surprise Black Friday purchase. Meanwhile, Stephen has installed Windows 10.

Stephen is struggling with a lot of things and makes a task management confession, but Federico broke his iPhone X, so it all comes out in the wash. Oh, and Myke is gone, so don’t tell him he was right about the HomePod being delayed.

Control Center is broken, Myke is broken and Spotify is broken.

We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X.

iPhone X pre-orders are in, and reviews are out. There's drama surrounding both.

Back in their respective countries, the boys gather around Skype to discuss an Italian mystery, another failing keyboard, the Pixel 2 XL and iPhone X pre-orders.

Live in Chicago, the boys discuss the Google Home Mini's rough launch, the future of AR at Apple and Federico's baker.

Stephen’s keyboard is disintegrating as Federico explains AirPlay 2, and Sonos and Google have new products out for the holiday season.

Federico makes a confession, the trio considers how Apple could improve Do Not Disturb and then Myke forgets how Round Robins work.

Files on iOS 11 is taking shape, and some problems are emerging. Federico gets sad listening to the others talk about their watches, then slowly disappears as Stephen talks about macOS High Sierra.

Federico’s iOS 11 review is done. Stephen has an announcement. Myke makes a confession about his Apple TV remote.

A day after Apple’s event, the boys come up for air long enough to talk about the most recent firmware leak, the dedication of Steve Jobs Theatre, the iPhone 8 — of course — the iPhone X.

Everyone is back, and it’s a good thing, because there’s lots of news: Siri has moved in with Craig, Alexa and Cortana are hanging out and the Apple September event looms large on the horizon.

Federico is back from the Genius Bar and joined by Stephen to discuss Time Machine and iCloud Backups, Apple's push with Swift education and SMS filtering in iOS 11.

Myke and Federico discuss Apple's supposed budget for original content, reviews of the Essential Phone, Apple's iOS 11 marketing videos, and Federico's unexpected trip to the Genius Bar.

Myke and Stephen sit down together to talk through a mountain of follow-up, consider Apple’s design options on the next iPhone and revisit App Store subscriptions.

The avalanche of news from the HomePod firmware continues as speculation about the next iPhone becomes more and more sure.

Stephen is sad about iPods. Federico is happy about iPads. Someone at Apple is probably unhappy about accidental leaks. Just another week.

Stephen tries to help Myke with his laptop as The Rock is having a great day with Siri. Then, Federico breaks down Siri changes coming this fall.

Federico is busy chasing turtles, so Myke and Stephen get to talk about Echo rumors, phones you can squeeze, and macOS High Sierra.

This week, faces are authenticating phones, iOS 11 is shaming apps for using location data and Federico is hard at work on his review.

Will the next iPhone eschew TouchID for facial scanning? Is Stephen keeping his Echo Show? Can Ticci explain CoreML in a way that normal humans can understand?

The Prompt Curse strikes again! Find out what has been struck down, as Myke and Federico discuss the current state of iOS 11, Ticci’s keyboard woes, reviews of the Echo Show, and ARKit.

This week: HomeKit changes coming in iOS 11, our approaches to running betas and Business Chat in iMessage.

Recovering from San Jose, the boys wade through an ocean of follow up, then talk about the new iPads and review Planet of the Apps.

Live from San Jose, the trio talk about the news from a little event known as WWDC.

With WWDC just around the corner, the Connected trio share their hopes and dreams for Apple’s keynote.

Stephen has launched a membership, Apple wants people to switch from Android and future hardware is starting to leak. Then, a roundup of the services we use to keep our companies running smoothly.

Federico has published his iOS 11 wish list, and the group goes deep on what Apple should do with the iPad’s software. Stephen manages to quickly sneak in a confession.

The band is back together just in time to talk about Federico's new iPhone case, the Echo Show, Phil Schiller's comments on App Store upgrade pricing and more.

Myke is putting wax seals on everything, and Stephen is backing documentaries about antique computing devices. Once that’s finished, the two talk about Apple’s rumored Siri-in-a-Canister product and Amazon’s recent Alexa news.

Casey Liss comes to set Federico straight about Plex in a new segment called Follow-on. Then, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's recent environmental push, the changes coming to the iTunes Affiliate Program and AppStories, Federico's new podcast and website.

Myke is back. Gurman is back. iPhone rumors and iPad wish lists are back.

With Myke pondering life in the woods, Stephen and Federico talk about Clips and what the Mac and iPad can learn from each other before quizzing each other on their preferred platforms in a battle for eternal nerd glory.

Apple comes clean on what’s going on with the Mac Pro, but Federico still isn’t buying one. Myke gets excited about new Samsung phones and Stephen feels old when thinking about Twitter.

Workflow has been purchased by Apple and everyone has feelings about it.

Federico is wandering the wilderness in search of new iPad Pro hardware, so Stephen and Myke break down today’s news before apologizing to everyone.

Apple has a new ad, Casey has an iMac, Ticci watches TV and everyone has workflows.

This week, Stephen talks about a possible iMac Pro while his co-hosts play Zelda. They come back to _round robin_ some things that they find frustrating about working from iOS and the iPad.

This week, Stephen yells at the cloud, Myke gets new emojis and Federico speaks wisdom to the masses.

This week, Stephen and Myke talk about the whirlwind of iPhone rumors and where they keep their data before Myke is joined by a special guest.

This week, Stephen tries something new, Federico talks about camping, and Myke looks forward to a new television show.

Myke has caused a chain-reaction of purchases, Stephen talks about the PowerPC transition and Federico tries some apps.

Stephen is away on an important mission. He left Myke and Federico behind to discuss the financial decline of Fitbit, and what's missing from iOS 10.3. Myke also has some follow up about sleeping and lightbulbs, and Federico has been observing people.

Federico’s back, Stephen is the Mac mini Spokesperson and Myke needs to buy some stuff.

Dan Moren joins Stephen and Myke to follow-up on microblogging, then talk about home assistants, Apple’s television dreams and the Mac mini.

This week, the aging hosts of Connected remember their first reactions to the iPhone and talk about the value of independent blogging.

Myke, Federico and Stephen draft their predictions for Apple’s 2017 before talking a little bit about some resolutions for the new year, tech-related and otherwise.

With 2016 (finally) drawing to a close, the Connected trio hop in their time machine and revisit the biggest tech stories of the last 12 months.

AirPods are shipping, Mario needs the Internet and Myke has a story.

Federico is back with some new purchases in tow. Stephen published a book. Myke wants more from his Echo. Everyone has wishes for iOS 10.

This week, Stephen and Myke talk about CNN’s acquisition of Beme before answering questions about Relay FM, self employment and Casey Liss.

This week Federico and Myke discuss the Google Daydream VR headset, how Instagram is becoming even more like Snapchat, Apple's Holiday ad, the advancement of the iPad Pro, and iA Writer.

This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's new book, the Touch Bar's potential and Snapchat possibly paving the way for future Apple glasses.

Myke is back to talk about dongles. Stephen has opinions about the Mac Pro. Federico is trying a new notes app.

This week: Stephen's new MacBook Pro, Federico's new Amazon Echo Dot and the future of everything.

Hello again. The Connected trio have just wrapped up watching Apple’s Mac event and are here to talk about the news and share some first impressions.

This week, Myke goes to the Apple Store, the group reads Pixel reviews and Federico brings back Weekly Picks.

This week, the Connected trio tackle iCloud storage limitations, iPhone reviews and changes made to some big iOS apps.

Stephen returns to talk about candles before the trio dive into Google’s new hardware products.

This week Federico struggles to use the new W1-enabled Beats with his new iPhone 7, Myke shares some thoughts on Snapchat Spectacles, and Stephen is away so the Europeans join Snapchat on-air.

It’s a busy week at Connected HQ: cyclists are drowning, iPhones are hissing and macOS Sierra is shipping.

iOS 10 is here, and Federico has written the definitive review of it.

Stephen and Federico walk through Apple's September 7 event.

With a week to go before Apple’s fall event, the Connected Trio gather from their respective lands to discuss the possibilities of new Apple Watch models, new Macs and Apple’s situation in Ireland.

Federico’s back, so the power of The Prompt Curse has been restored. Picturelife is dead, Ping is in headlines and iOS 10 is closer than ever.

On the second anniversary of Relay FM, Myke and Stephen (who is suffering from a terrible case of laryngitis) talk about iPhone rumors before answering questions about the podcast network.

Before Federico heads to the beach for many months of vacation, the guys talk about iPad keyboards, Dropbox Paper and Instagram Stories before answering listener questions.

This week: new iPad keyboards, old ways of listening to music and a lot of emoji talk.

In a stunning break with tradition, Connected tackles the multi-iPad lifestyle and photo management in this week's episode.

On the centennial episode of Connected, the crew covers #TicciMentee program applications, checks out Scrivener for iOS and considers iOS 10's widgets and privacy features.

For episode 99, listener Nathan sent in the best follow-up of all time. After that, the boys talk about Stephen's PowerBooks, Myke's two-factor authentication pains and Federico's new line of work.

This week, Federico was late to the show so Stephen got to talk about Hackintoshes before the new beta of iOS 10 dropped and rocked the Europeans to their core.

Federico's back, to talk about iOS 10 and Messages while Stephen gets sad about his Thunderbolt Display.

With post-WWDC flu raging throughout Europe, most of the Connected crew talks about the winners and losers of WWDC including watchOS, macOS Sierra and the iPad.

The Relay FM family comes together in San Francisco to discuss the WWDC announcements in front of a live audience.

This week, our WWDC predictions take a back seat to major changes coming to the App Stores.

The team catches up on pre-WWDC rumors concerning MacBook Pros, the Apple TV and Siri.

This week Federico takes Myke on a tour of his experience with Android.

The boys talk about Google’s I/O announcements and Federico drops a bombshell.

Stephen’s collected all the iMacs, there’s a new shirt and things are happening with Apple Music. Pretty normal week.

Stephen is back with an assignment for Federico and Myke, but first: changes come to Withings, auto-correct and Apple Music.

With Stephen away hunting iMacs, Federico and Myke discuss Apple's earnings report for Q2 2016.

A sleep-deprived Myke joins Federico and Stephen to talk about WWDC, new MacBooks and App Store search.

This week, Myke speaks about his two-iPad setup, Federico discusses his Telegram usage and Stephen interviews Kristen Gallerneaux from The Henry Ford Museum about their working Apple I.

Myke is back, and has a surprise for Stephen and Federico. After they recover, the trio talk about the current state of home automation and the iMac’s place in the world.

This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's new push into content, iOS 9.3 woes and the purpose of beta testing.

In the aftermath of Apple’s iPhone SE and iPad Pro event, the boys assemble to talk the news, Stephen’s growing army of iMac G3s and Apple’s naming struggles.

Federico weighs in on the great pineapple pizza debate, then the conversation moves to Android N, the future of the Mac and iOS text editors.

This week Myke and Federico share a potpourri of topics including FlexBright, malware creeping in to BitTorrent clients, Workflow, and rich text. Federico then covers the current state of text editors on iOS.

This week, Myke and Federico console Stephen over the Mac mini before discussing Siri and the next version of iOS.

The whole gang is back this week to discuss Stephen’s semi-smart watch, Federico’s annual iPad checkup and more.

This week, Federico and Myke discuss the Amazon Echo, Tim Cook’s letter to the FBI and Apple executives on The Talk Show.

This week, Federico and Stephen discuss the culture surrounding app updates and answer some listener questions.

This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Stephen's 20th Anniversary Mac, Airmail, Federico's new NAS and the iPad Air 3.

This week, the Connected crew talk about Myke’s new security system, Podcasts.app on the Apple TV, iPhone 5se rumors, Garageband and Crashlands.

This week in the warm glow of Night Shift, the boys talk about Federico and Stephen’s recent forays into video editing on iOS and the Mac.

This week, the boys dive into iOS 9.3 with the help of Fraser Speirs.

This week, the boys talk about how Apple could differentiate the next big iPhone and check back in on iOS 9 after several months of daily usage.

Here at the end of the year, the boys take a look back at the news and stories of 2015.

This week, people are nose tapping, Dropbox is sunsetting and Myke is colo(u)ring.

Gathered in mourning over Mailbox and Carousel, Federico, Myke and Stephen wallow their way through some follow-up and Apple’s latest accessories.