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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.

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374: Myke's Advocate Dec 01, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Wera 05074770001 Torque Wrench: Amazon.com

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Apple Still Developing AirPower-Like Charger, Also Exploring Long-Range Wireless Charging - MacRumors

Apple Still Working on AirPower-Like Charger, Also Long-Range Wireless Charging and Reverse Charging - MacRumors

3-in-1 Boost Charge Pro Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe | Belkin

Big Apple Buddy

MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Car Vent Mount PRO with MagSafe for iPhone | Belkin

Amazon.com: Spigen OneTap Pro Designed for Magsafe Fast Wireless Car Charger Mount (Magnetically Levitate & Fast Charge iPhone 13,12 Models Even The Max Model)

The Curious Case of Apple's Missing App Integrations for Shortcuts - MacStories

Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStories

Federico's original review of Workflows, from way back in 2014.

Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac

folivora.ai - BetterTouchTool

Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM

A Look at BTT's Notch Bar

Keyboard Maestro 10.0.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS

Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM

CleanShot X for Mac

How to Batch Convert Shortcuts for Use Throughout Monterey and with Other Automation Apps - MacStories

GB Operator

Remaster - Relay FM

Downstream - Relay FM

The Voices of macOS - YouTube

373: ★★★★★: How Dare You?! Nov 24, 2021

Show notes

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.)

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Wiha Screwdrivers

iMessage Reactions Will No Longer Annoy Android Users Thanks to Emoji Change - MacRumors

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 FM

You Can Now Find the Lyrics to Your Favorite Songs in Spotify. Here’s How. — Spotify

Tidal launches new free tier, direct-to-artist payments, more - 9to5Mac

Beats Fit Pro

Powerbeats Pro

Apple AirPod lodged in man's esophagus after swallowed while asleep – USA Today

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways | Android Central

Amazon.com: Blu Tack Original Adhesive Putty (4 Pack)

Connected #268: Executive Spaghetti - Relay FM

Beats Studio Buds

New Apple Podcasts Rating Prompt Artificially Boosts App Store Score - MacRumors

Apple just provided the perfect example of why you can’t trust App Store review scores - The Verge

The Prompt - Relay FM

Ratings and Reviews - Apple Developer

Under the Radar #228: Ask For Money - Relay FM

372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New? Nov 17, 2021

Show notes

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.

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iOS 15.2 Beta 2 Adds Macro Mode Toggle in Camera App on iPhone 13 Pro - MacRumors

Everything New in iOS 15.2 Beta 3: Macro Mode Updates, iCloud Private Relay Tweaks and More - MacRumors

HYPER Announces new Notebook Dock – 512 Pixels

WhatsApp Working on App for iPadOS and macOS Using Mac Catalyst - MacRumors

WABetaInfo

Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

JerryRigEverything - YouTube

Twitter makes big changes for devs as it eyes decentralized future - The Verge

Build what’s next with the new Twitter Developer Platform – Twitter

Twitter Developer Platform Roadmap | Trello

Tweetbot 6.6 Gets Support for Creating Polls, Limiting Who Can Reply to Tweets - MacStories

Twitter Blue subscription now rolling out in US with undo button, custom app icons, more - 9to5Mac

Twitter Blue Features

iPad mini Review: Small Wonder - MacStories

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

Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups – AppStories

Apple says the iPad Mini’s jelly scrolling isn’t a problem that needs to be fixed - The Verge

Remaster - Relay FM

371: Roast my iPhone Home Screen Nov 10, 2021

Show notes

Everyone is bad at setting up their iPhones.

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MagTricky

Stephen Hackett on Twitter: orange

Rogue Amoeba | Installing ACE on MacOS 11 (Big Sur) and MacOS 12 (Monterey)

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Coming from iPadOS, it really is too bad how slow and unfinished the Shortcuts app for Monterey is..."

Connected #355: Roast my Menu Bar - Relay FM

Connected #358: Roast my Dock - Relay FM

Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups – AppStories

Federico's 'Main' Home Screen

Federico's Additional Home Screens

‎Remind Me Faster on the App Store

Remind Me Faster - Club MacStories

‎Marvis Pro on the App Store

Stephen's Home Screens

Myke's Home Screens

370: MacBook Venti Nov 03, 2021

Show notes

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.

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MagTricky

Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge

Apple's Former Design Chief Jony Ive to Speak at WIRED Event Next Week - MacRumors

2021 MacBook Pro Teardown: A Glimpse at a Better Timeline | iFixit News

Pokémon Center x Grado - The Workbench | Grado Labs

Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect - The New York Times

Two Months with Apple's New M1 iMac - MacStories

macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories

On the Present — and Possible Future — of the MacBook Air – 512 Pixels

Shortcuts for Mac: 27 of Our Favorite Third-Party Integrations - MacStories

Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors

369: MagTricky.com Oct 27, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Devil Dogs

Pumpkin Dogs

MagTricky

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 15.1 with SharePlay, Safari for iPad Fixes, Shortcuts Improvements, and More - MacStories

Myke's Macro Comparison

Anker MagGo chargers debut with six new iPhone accessories - 9to5Toys

Flashback #11: The Nexus Q - Relay FM

Clamp-Mounted Surge Protector - Additional Desktop Outlets - Fully

Polishing Cloth - Apple

AirPods (3rd generation) - Apple

Cortex #121: Travelling Confidence - Relay FM

Synik 22 Backpack – TOM BIHN Bags

Quinn Nelson on Twitter: "WTF HAHAHAHA HOW IS THIS SHIPPABLE? WHAT IS THIS?!"

TopNotch for macOS

CleanShot X for Mac

Bartender 4 - MacBook Pro Notch Support

Shortcuts for Mac: 27 of Our Favorite Third-Party Integrations - MacStories

The Saddest Mac UI Element – 512 Pixels

macOS 12 Monterey Screenshots – 512 Pixels

macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories

368: Eaten by the Italian Post Office Oct 20, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Triple J - Wikipedia

Safari 15 Watch: Old tabs edition – Six Colors

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "iPadOS 15.1 RC. Tabs. Sweet, sweet Safari tabs. That's the tweet."

Pilates - Wikipedia

Keynote Rickies, October 2021 – Interactive scorecard

MVO Woodworks — Peer Reviewed

Scorekeeping Across Borders — Peer Reviewed

Photo of the Trophies

You Probably Won't Be Able to Get Apple's New Polishing Cloth in Time for the Holidays - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #611: Unleashed, Indeed

A Running List of Small Details About Apple’s New MacBook Pros – 512 Pixels

Apple Rumored to Launch 27-Inch Mini-LED iMac With ProMotion in Early 2022 [Updated] - MacRumors

The New MacBook Pro — MacSparky

Apple's 140W Power Adapter is Company's First GaN Charger, Supports USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 - MacRumors

Mind

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367: The Rickies (October 2021) Oct 13, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Myke in the Intro

Upgrade #375: My Watch Is My Cake - Relay FM

Apple Watch Series 7 Review: Spot the Differences! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple Watch Series 7 review: watch before you upgrade - The Verge - YouTube

Apple Watch Series 7 - It's here! - iJustine - YouTube

Myke's Watch

Stephen's Watch

Our Favorite Bath Trays and Accessories | Reviews by Wirecutter

Stephen's Bath Tray

Apple Announces Event for Monday, October 18 – 512 Pixels

Rickies.co

Rickies.net

Keynote Rickies, October 2021 Scorecard (Spoilers!)

Line of Succession

Jason Snell on Twitter: The Bookmarks Bar has Moved

How to enable Low Power Mode in macOS Monterey | Macworld

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 Oct 06, 2021

Show notes

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.

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About Dice by PCalc

Shortcuts – iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Steve Jobs Tribute Video

Jony Ive pens WSJ piece in remembrance of Steve Jobs: 'I think about Steve every day' - 9to5Mac

Jony Ive on What He Misses Most About Steve Jobs - WSJ

Jony Ive's Article via Apple News

Steve Jobs's Death, Ten Years Later: Read Tim Cook's Memo to Apple Employees - Bloomberg

Scott Forstall's Tweet

Satoru Iwata - Heart of a Gamer - YouTube

Here’s the deluge of announcements from Amazon’s fall devices event - The Verge

Ring Always Home Cam, an Indoor Flying Camera | Ring

Amazon’s Astro home robot is like having Alexa on wheels - The Verge

Don’t be fooled — Amazon’s Astro isn’t a home robot, it’s a camera on wheels - The Verge

Hands on with Amazon’s Astro home robot

Adobe Creative Cloud App Brings Thousands of New Fonts to iPhone and iPad - MacStories

‎Fontcase - Manage Your Type on the App Store

1.7 - Craft update - Tables 🤯

Control what’s playing on Apple TV - Apple Support

365: Sorry, I'm Plastic Sep 29, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Safari Extensions for iOS and iPadOS 15: A Roundup of Our Favorites - MacStories

Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive is now designing expensive things for Ferrari, too - The Verge

"Designed by Apple in California" Book With Actual Products - 512 Pixels - YouTube

tvOS 15 - 9to5Mac

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

iPhone 13: A Filmmaker's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

Lytro - Wikipedia

The iPad mini: Small Wonder – AppStories

Remaster #101: Emulation - Relay FM

SHAKS Gamepad

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