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**Connected**

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

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434: You Won't Believe This New Scam Jan 25, 2023

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

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M2 Pro Mac Mini Review: Game Changer! - YouTube

M2 Max MacBook Pro Review: Back to Bumps! - YouTube

M2 Mac mini Review: Whatever you want it to be – Six Colors

2023 MacBook Pro Review: More of the same, in a good way – Six Colors

2023 MacBook Pro has slower 512GB SSD than the M1 - 9to5Mac

It Was Always Going to Be This Way – 512 Pixels

What’s Left in the Apple Silicon Transition – 512 Pixels

About Security Keys for Apple ID - Apple Support

Apple Releases HomePod 16.3 Software With Humidity and Temperature Sensing, Find My Improvements, Audio Tuning, and More - MacRumors

About Software Updates for HomePod - Apple Support

How to update HomePod after you have enabled Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support

Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM

Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots Reborn - MacStories

The End of an Era – 512 Pixels

Manton Reece - Ivory and Micro.blog, not yet

Apple (AAPL) Is Working on Adding Touch Screens to Macs in Major Turnabout - Bloomberg

Apple Reportedly Working on Touchscreen Macs, Including MacBook Pro - MacRumors

Microsoft Surface Studio 2+

433: The Best Alarm is the Alarm Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

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

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The 'Do 'The Passionate Ones' Know You?' Form ✍️

Quizzipedia — quintessential quizzy questions, quantified

Backup and Restore · homebridge/homebridge Wiki · GitHub

Meet the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini | Apple - YouTube

Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max - Apple

Apple Announces Updates to MacBook Pro, Mac mini – 512 Pixels

Apple Updates the MacBook Pro and Mac mini with New Chipsets and Other Features - MacStories

Daring Fireball: Apple Announces M2 Pro and M2 Max-Powered MacBook Pros and Mac Minis

Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows - Apple

5 Things to Know About the New MacBook Pros - MacRumors

The Mac Pro is now Apple’s last machine with an Intel chip - The Verge

Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence - Apple

Apple Announces Second-Generation HomePod - MacStories

Apple Announces Second-Generation HomePod – 512 Pixels

HomePod mini software update adding these new features

HomePod software update adds Siri features, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 16.3 brings iCloud Advanced Data Protection feature to all users worldwide

Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV or iPad as a home hub – Apple Support (UK)

Upgrade #442: Zombie Arms and Toaster Fridge - Relay FM

Twitter Intentionally Ends Third-Party App Developer Access to Its APIs - MacStories

Twitter Confirms Third-Party Apps Like Tweetbot Were Intentionally Blocked - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Twitter Clients Are a UI Design Playground

Introducing Tweetbot Twitter app - YouTube

The Sh*t Show • furbo.org

432: Spaghetti Features Jan 11, 2023

Show notes

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

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Introducing Apple Business Connect - Apple

Using Loopback to Play Audio Through a Pair of Studio Displays – 512 Pixels

relayshows/RELAY FM.md at master · rjames86/relayshows

Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM

Connected #90: A Set of Unlucky Coincidences - Relay FM

Ungeniused #165: Scrub Daddy - Relay FM

Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM

Connected #90: A Set of Unlucky Coincidences - Relay FM

Do 'The Passionate Ones' Know You? – The Quizzies

Federico Viticci: Globe-F Issue - Mastodon

When Will Apple Launch the Reality Pro Mixed-Reality Headset? Apple 2023 Devices - Bloomberg

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i hands-on: the dual-screen future - The Verge

Stephen Hackett's Apple Collection - Google Sheets

My Homemade iPad mini Bike Mount – 512 Pixels

431: The Rickies (January 2023) Jan 03, 2023

Show notes

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.

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This episode was recorded on December 28, 2022.

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Annual Rickies 2022 • Rickies.co

Annual Rickies 2022 • Rickies.net

Tim Cook: 'Not sure the average person knows what the metaverse is'

Annual Rickies 2023 • Rickies.net

Annual Rickies 2023 • Rickies.co

Crisis | Together we will end homelessness

Thoughts on Apple's March 9th (2015) Event - MacStories

Gurman: All-New Mac Pro Still in Testing, But 'M2 Extreme' Chip Likely Canceled - MacRumors

430: The 2022 Annies: A Lot of Mercenaries Dec 27, 2022

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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." This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 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. The Ticci Scale iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required - 9to5Mac You can finally try Universal Control between Macs and iPads with macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 betas - 9to5Mac Google says Apple ‘should not benefit from bullying’ created by iMessage lock-in - The Verge Let’s chat about RCS - The Verge Apple's plans for third-party App Store payments are insufficient, Dutch regulator says - 9to5Mac Finger-nibbling cat soft toy was CES 2022's weirdest product Elgato launches Stream Deck Pedal and official Discord plugin - The Verge An update on AirTag and unwanted tracking - Apple Beats Fit Pro Launch Worldwide With Similar Features as AirPods Pro - MacRumors Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone - Apple Apple on Russian invasion of Ukraine: all product sales paused, RT and Sputnik News apps pulled - 9to5Mac Apple unveils all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display - Apple Apple Studio Display Review: A welcome return – Six Colors Apple announces the new iPhone SE: a powerful smartphone in an iconic design - Apple Apple introduces gorgeous new green finishes for the iPhone 13 lineup - Apple Apple introduces the most powerful and versatile iPad Air ever - Apple iPad Air 2022 Review: Refined Balance - MacStories Apple and Major League Baseball to offer “Friday Night Baseball” - Apple Apple’s Self Service Repair now available - Apple Apple Launches Self Service Repair Store – 512 Pixels Using Apple’s Tools to Fix My iPhone - YouTube Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format - Apple Apple’s “CODA” wins historic Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards - Apple Apple finally lets ‘reader’ apps like Kindle, Netflix, and Spotify link to their own sites - The Verge Twitter’s edit button is really happening - The Verge Elon Musk buys Twitter - by Casey Newton - Platformer Dyson Zone™ | Headphones with air purification Dyson Zone hands-on: what it’s like to wear air purifying headphones - The Verge The music lives on - Apple Apple's future is suddenly freight–er, fraught–with peril | Macworld Apple slows return to office plan, will let employees stay remote and require masks in common spaces - The Verge Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day by Announcing Upcoming Accessibility Features - MacStories Apple unveils new ways to share and communicate in iOS 16 - Apple iPadOS 16 takes the versatility of iPad even further - Apple watchOS 9 delivers new ways to stay connected, active, and healthy - Apple macOS Ventura brings powerful productivity tools, new Continuity features to Mac - Apple Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip - Apple Apple Tested Stage Manager on iPads Without M1 Chip and Wasn't Satisfied - MacRumors Apple and MLS to present all MLS matches for 10 years, beginning in 2023 - Apple Major League Soccer Shares 2023 Schedule of Matches Streaming in Apple TV App - MacRumors Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple Apple scores record-breaking 52 Emmy noms for “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” and more - Apple M2 MacBook Air Review: A new era – Six Colors Daring Fireball: The 2022 13-Inch MacBook Air M2 MacBook Air Review: More Than a Refresh! - YouTube A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Apple (AAPL) Plans Extreme Sports Watch With Larger Screen, Metal Case - Bloomberg Shazam turns 20 - Apple Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks - Apple iOS 16 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar - 9to5Mac Amazon is buying iRobot for $1.7B | TechCrunch iRobot Roomba Combo™ j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop | iRobot® | iRobot Apple introduces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus - Apple Apple debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple Apple reveals Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE - Apple Introducing Apple Watch Ultra - Apple Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro - Apple iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories watchOS 9: The MacStories Review - MacStories Apple confirms delay in iPadOS 16 release - 9to5Mac Apple Expected to Move 25% of All iPhone Production to India by 2025 - MacRumors iPhone 14 Plus available in stores Friday - Apple Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors - Apple Apple introduces next-generation iPad Pro, supercharged by the M2 chip - Apple Apple introduces the powerful next-generation Apple TV 4K - Apple macOS Ventura is now available - Apple iPadOS 16 is available today - Apple macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors Apple Announces More Ads Coming to App Store Starting Next Week - MacRumors Apple pauses gambling ads on App Store product pages after developer outcry | TechCrunch The Matter smart home standard officially launches today. - The Verge $706,397.10 – 512 Pixels Update on supply of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple Emergency SOS via satellite available today on iPhone 14 lineup - Apple Apple Music launches new Replay experience; reveals 2022’s Top Charts - Apple Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge Latest iOS 16.2 Beta Lets You Disable Wallpaper and Notifications for Always On Display - MacRumors Apple introduces Apple Music Sing - Apple Apple announces biggest upgrade to App Store pricing, adding 700 new price points - Apple Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections - Apple Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple Freeform Leverages the Freedom and Flexibility of a Blank Canvas - MacStories Apple’s Self Service Repair Program Expanded – 512 Pixels

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429: Lucy's Football Factory Dec 21, 2022

Show notes

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.

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428: Timery (Taylor's Version) Dec 15, 2022

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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.

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How Elon botched his war on bots - Platformer

iPadOS 16.2 and Stage Manager for External Displays: Work in Progress, But Worth the Wait - MacStories

Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple

Freeform Leverages the Freedom and Flexibility of a Blank Canvas - MacStories

Blank Canvas: Hands on with Apple’s new Freeform app – Six Colors

Jazz (design) - Wikipedia

Shantini: "Excited to share that in iOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, and iPadOS 16.2, you can now do live collaboration in Apple Notes!" - Mastodon

How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support

iOS and iPadOS 16.2 Betas Overhaul Home App Architecture With Improved Performance - MacRumors

Will Apple Allow Users to Install Third-Party App Stores, Sideload in Europe? - Bloomberg

Apple planning to allow third-party App Store alternatives on the iPhone for the first time - 9to5Mac

Apple mulls opening browser engine and NFC to third-party apps - 9to5Mac

Give the Gift of Relay FM

iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite rolls out to United Kingdom, France, Germany and Ireland today - 9to5Mac

Apple's iPhone Emergency SOS Helps Locate Stranded Man in Alaska - CNET

The best email client for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows and Android | Spark

JamBlumberg/The-Passionate-App: iOS app created in Swift Playgrounds for iPad and Xcode using the rickies.net API

427: Therapy for an Apple Blogger Dec 07, 2022

Show notes

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.

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My One Problem with Things 3 – 512 Pixels

Chuck Email

Revisiting My Dropbox-Powered Photo Management System – 512 Pixels

Apple is finally killing iPhoto — and this is the replacement - The Verge

@semikami's Tweet on the Page Curl

Steve Jobs introduces original MacBook Air & Time Capsule Macworld SF (2008) - YouTube

Apple launches Self Service Repair in Europe - Apple

Give the Gift of Relay FM

Canvas - Relay FM

Obsidian Release v1.1.0 (Insider build) - Announcements - Obsidian Forum

426: Just a Cable Away Nov 30, 2022

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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.

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John Voorhees

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The Rickipedia API

OtterBox 2-in-1 Power Bank with MagSafe - Gray - Apple

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2) - AppStories

iPad mini Review: Good Things Come in Small Packages – 512 Pixels

iPad mini Review: Small Wonder - MacStories

The Mighty mini: Adapting Apple's Diminutive Tablet to Work and Play - MacStories

The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels

SPOILER #1 for Federico's Surprise

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Signals for HomeKit

Mac Power Users #465

How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels

Screens for macOS

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425: Indenting Left Again Nov 23, 2022

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

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