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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

Latest Episodes:

414: I am Michael Jordan Sep 08, 2022

Show notes

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.

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Guest Starring:

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Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today!

iOS 15.7 beta 1 now available after iPhone 14 event – 9to5Mac

Daring Fireball: A Quick Run-Through of Rumors and Speculation Ahead of This Wednesday’s ‘Far Out’ Event for the iPhones 14, New Apple Watch Models, and Who Knows What Else

Introducing Apple Watch Ultra - Apple

Car Crash Detection is also on Google Pixel phones - 9to5Google

Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, and SE: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Panzer on Twitter: "Graphite iPhone 13 Pro vs Space Black iPhone 14 Pro"

Hands On: iCloud Shared Photo Library and Family Checklist - MacStories

Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra hands-on: triple the fun - The Verge

Apple Watch Ultra band compatibility explained - 9to5Mac

413: The Rickies (September 2022) Aug 31, 2022

Show notes

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

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Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Now

Preorder 2023 Apple History Calendar on BackerKit

WRDFSHS License Plate

Quizzipedia

The Deskmat

Keynote Rickies, September 2022

Chance's Fake AirPods Max Article

Rumor: iPhone 14 Pro Display Cutouts Could Appear as a Single Long Pill Shape When Turned On - MacRumors

Featuring Federico's Lock screen

Will Apple hide the iPhone 14 hole punch notch in software? – 9to5Mac

Live Coverage of Apple's March 2015 'Spring Forward' Event - MacRumors

iPhone 14 Plus naming revealed? - 9to5Mac

412: It's Strong! It's Tough! Aug 24, 2022

Show notes

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.

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Shazam turns 20 - Apple

Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The Deskmat

Club MacStories+ Town Halls: Celebrating the First Anniversary of Club MacStories+

The Clamshell iBook G3 - MacStories

Apple Schedules Media Event for September 7, 2022 - MacStories

Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks - Apple

Apple brings Self-Service Repair to the Mac – Six Colors

MacBook upgrades not supported through Apple's self repair store

Apple Seems to Make MacBooks Less Repairable | iFixit News

Framework Laptop

Spring for Twitter on the App Store

Using a Twitter Saved Search to Read Replies, Mentions, and Quoted Tweets in a Single View - MacStories

Apple delivers iPadOS 16.1 beta ahead of iOS 16 fall release | TechCrunch

Federico Viticci on Twitter: iPadOS 16.1 Features

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Turning off Stage Manager

ATP 496: One of My Lesser TiVos — Accidental Tech Podcast

411: on my phone ;) Aug 17, 2022

Show notes

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.

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Apple Targets Sept. 7 for iPhone 14 Launch in Flurry of Devices - Bloomberg

Federico's Shortcuts Bug

A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels

Dope Tech: The Most Extreme Gaming Monitor! - MKBHD - YouTube

Products – Shargeek

HyperJuice 245W USB-C Battery Pack & GaN Charger | Indiegogo

MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple

It's Time to Bring Back the AIM Away Message | WIRED

Mobile Fotos

Comic Touch | plasq.com

De Blob - Wikipedia

Firetask

Icebird: Best New Twitter Client for iPhone. - MacStories

Birdfeed: Finally, An iPhone Twitter Client To Match Tweetie's Speed And Simplicity | TechCrunch

410: For Years We Forgot to Put the Percentage There Aug 10, 2022

Show notes

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.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Federico Viticci (@viticci) / Twitter

Send Federico a birthday message on Twitter using your 4th most-used emoji.

Sleep++ on the App Store

Apple iPad Keyboard Dock review: Apple iPad Keyboard Dock - CNET

iOS 16 beta 5 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar - 9to5Mac

Brian Michel's Battery Concept

Mikael Johansson's Battery Concept

Casey Liss' Battery Tweet

iOS 16 adds 'Copy and Delete' option for screenshots - 9to5Mac

The Current State of Social Media and Marques's Toxic Trait - MKBHD - YouTube

Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: Mini visualiser

Say hello to 1Password 8 for iOS and Android | 1Password

Amazon is buying iRobot for $1.7B | TechCrunch

AppLovin Offers to Buy Unity, Roblox Earnings, Amazon Buys iRobot – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Opal Camera

Opal C1 webcam review: DSLR-rivaling video quality in a tiny package - The Verge

409: We're Were We Are Where Aug 04, 2022

Show notes

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

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2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

First Batch of Apple Arcade Games Removed as Developer Contracts End - MacRumors

Jetpack Joyride 2 will be available exclusively on Apple Arcade - The Verge

Apple just pushed an iOS update to fix that ‘I’ autocorrect bug | TechCrunch

Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update - MacRumors

Apple Plans to Delay Launch of iPadOS 16 Update by About a Month - Bloomberg

A Month with iOS and iPadOS 16: A New iPad Era - MacStories

408: Oh! Tim Cook is in Here, Too! Jul 27, 2022

Show notes

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

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Capital One: Machine learning at Capital One. What's in your wallet?

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2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

CGP Grey was WRONG - YouTube

Comply Foam Tips 2.0 - AirPods Pro Ear Tips

Amazon.com: CharJenPro Patented Design Memory Foam Ear Tips for AirPods Pro w/ Silicone Shield

AirPods Pro Now 1,000 Days Old: What to Expect From Next Model - MacRumors

Spotify Q2: Total Users 433 Million, Subscribers Up 14% to 188 Million - Variety

The Apple Store Time Machine

Apple Unveils New “Mini” Retail Store Design - Apple

Tabletops: The iPod Bar

Steve Jobs Introduces the Apple Store (2001) - YouTube

Apple Brompton Road opens July 28 in London - Apple

Apple's First Store With Dedicated Pickup Area in UK Opens This Week - MacRumors

A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories

BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand

Displaying live data on the Lock Screen with Live Activities | Apple Developer Documentation

iOS & iPadOS 16 Beta 4 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation

macOS 13 Ventura Beta 4 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation

AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App Store

Sleep++ on the App Store

Track your sleep with Apple Watch – Apple Support

Apple puts Beddit to rest as Apple Watch Series 8 rumors suggest upgraded sleep tracking - 9to5Mac

407: A Computer Desk With a Bed on Top Jul 20, 2022

Show notes

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

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New Emojis In 2022-2023 - Emojipedia

July 17 – 512 Pixels

Relay FM Merch Store

2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

Stephen's Sticker Artwork — Kickstarter

YouTube Rolling Out Picture-in-Picture Support on iOS for All U.S. Users, Premium Users Globally - MacRumors

BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand

Games Leaving Apple Arcade Soon Won't Be Playable - MacRumors

Killercow (@killercow) / Twitter

'Into the Breach' Joins Netflix Games Lineup - Variety

Apple settles US butterfly-keyboard legal action for $50m - BBC News

Upgrade #277: Who Killed the Butterfly Keyboard? - Relay FM

Apple Releases iOS 15.6 With New Live Sports Features, Storage Bug Fix and More - MacRumors

Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.5 With Safari and TV App Updates - MacRumors

Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple (UK)

What's Next for Apple TV: A14 Chip, 4GB RAM, New Siri Remote, and More Rumors - MacRumors

Our watchOS and tvOS Wishes – AppStories

406: The iPhone is Touching You Back Jul 14, 2022

Show notes

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.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

Sourcegraph: Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now.
Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link.
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2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

A Month with iOS and iPadOS 16: A New iPad Era - MacStories

macOS Ventura: The MacStories Preview - MacStories

watchOS 9: The MacStories Preview - MacStories

Connected #353: 88XX BANE - Relay FM

How to Add and Organize Glances on Apple Watch - MacRumors

How to set up medication reminders in the iOS 16 beta - The Verge

Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

Shortcuts' Count Joke

M2 MacBook Air Review: A new era – Six Colors

M2 MacBook Air review: a new Air-a - The Verge - YouTube

Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022) review: a whole new Air-a - The Verge

M2 MacBook Air Review - Needs More Air - Dave 2D - YouTube

New Midnight M2 MacBook Air Unboxing and First Impressions! - iJustine - YouTube

Valve Steam Deck - "Hand Delivered By Gabe Newell" Trailer - YouTube

How Apple remade the MacBook Air: ‘It has always been provocative’ | British GQ

Apple Executives Discuss MacBook Air Redesign and Reflect on 12-Inch MacBook - MacRumors

Base Model MacBook Air With M2 Chip Has Slower SSD Speeds in Benchmarks - MacRumors

405: A Calendar Called "Secrets" Jul 06, 2022

Show notes

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

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Apple Cuts Trade-In Value of iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and iPad Models - MacRumors

Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple

Apple Announces MacBook Air With M2 Chip Available to Order Starting July 8, Launches July 15 - MacRumors

New hints point to 2022 MacBook Air pre-orders to begin Friday - 9to5Mac

Jeremy's Cable Screenshot

2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

Stage Manager Improvements

Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels

iOS 16, Ventura Beta 3 Brings Reminders Badge Changes – 512 Pixels

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