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Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.

Copyright: Copyright © 2024 Relay FM

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494: Esse Tiere Mar 20, 2024

Show notes

Myke surprises his co-hosts, Federico finished the alphabet, and Stephen thought he had an exciting project on his hands.

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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

493: Ends in Potify Mar 13, 2024

Show notes

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.

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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

492: What is the But For? Mar 06, 2024

Show notes

Federico cut a MacBook Air in half and joined it to an iPad with magnets and software. Myke and Stephen have questions.

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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

491: Improper Work Attire Feb 28, 2024

Show notes

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.

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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

490: Ivy League Ferret Feb 21, 2024

Show notes

Subtitle: The Most Pleasurable Podcast

Stephen, 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.

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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)

489: The Birds Chirp in the Black Void Feb 16, 2024

Show notes

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.

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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

488: hot guy, incredible actor, hot dude Feb 07, 2024

Show notes

Subtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro Impressions

Apple Vision Pro is here, and this week, Myke and Stephen share their initial impressions while Federico keeps refreshing the tracking information on his order.

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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

487: Mr. Fake John Voorhees Goes to Europe Jan 30, 2024

Show notes

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.

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iPhone – Grid Studio

Fitbit Charge 6

Jawbone UP Review

Oura Ring

Captain Planet and the Planeteers - Wikipedia

First Look: New Emojis in iOS 17.4

This 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

486: Elden Widge Jan 24, 2024

Show notes

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.

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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

485: A Mobile Hamburger Menu Three Feet Wide Jan 17, 2024

Show notes

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.

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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

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