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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:

364: One True John Demands Your Allegiance Sep 23, 2021

Show notes

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.

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The Prompt #56: Stephen for Calendars - Relay FM

Myke in Hats

Dieter Bohn's Promotion Proof

Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2021) - YouTube

Departures #6: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2021) - Relay FM

iPhone 13 Unboxing & Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

iPhone 13 and 13 mini review: bigger battery, better camera - The Verge - YouTube

iPhone 13 Pro review: attention to detail - The Verge - YouTube

Ticci's Haiku

iPad mini Review: Small Wonder - MacStories

iPad mini (2021) review: Small packages – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: The (First) Retina iPad Mini

The Test Drivers - Relay FM

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

AppStories.net

‎PiPifier on the App Store

‎Amplosion: Redirect AMP Links on the App Store

‎Overamped on the App Store

‎Noir - Dark Mode for Safari on the App Store

‎Vidimote for Safari on the App Store

‎Momentum on the App Store

‎xSearch for Safari on the App Store

Safari Keyword Search hits 2.0, comes to iOS – Six Colors

‎Achoo HTML Viewer & Inspector on the App Store

‎Reload All Tabs for Safari on the App Store

‎Yomu EBook Reader on the App Store

Craft - Create Amazing Documents

Mac Power Users - Relay FM

363: FaceIDSensorThatSupportsPartiallyOccludedFaces Sep 16, 2021

Show notes

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

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Guest Starring:

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Hacking CloudKit - How I accidentally deleted your Apple Shortcuts - Detectify Labs

Nintendo Switch updated with the ability to pair AirPods - 9to5Mac

Remaster #99: Handhelds Are Back! - Relay FM

The Bill of Rickies – Rickies.co

Keynote Rickies, September 2021 – Rickies.co

Upgrade #371: Midnight Is Starlight's Best Friend - Relay FM

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "There is a reason Apple didn’t talk about the Apple Watch Series 7 CPU this year…"

Host Leaderboard • The Rickies

Dice by Pcalc

Apple Letting Customers 'Get Ready' for iPhone 13 Launch With Pre-Order Setup - MacRumors

362: The Rickies (September 2021) Sep 08, 2021

Show notes

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

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Apple Watch: Series 7 to Have Bigger Face With More Data - Bloomberg

Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

Relay FM - Twitch

September 2021 Scorecard – Rickies.co

Rickipedia — Rickies.net

iPhone 12 | 12 Pro Leather Sleeve with MagSafe

Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger - 9to5Mac

361: The Apple Maps of Cellular Radios Sep 01, 2021

Show notes

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.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Myke's Accidental Upload

Darren in a Space Station

Report: Tim Cook wants to oversee 'one more major new product category' before stepping down as Apple CEO - 9to5Mac

Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – 512 Pixels

Kuo: iPhone 13 to support LEO satellite communication, allowing users to make phone calls and send texts without cell signal - 9to5Mac

Apple's Future iPhones to Include Satellite Features - Bloomberg

Form-fitting USB-C Hubs for iMac 24-Inch – HyperShop.com

StayGo mini USB-C Hub – Twelve South

StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South

HoverBar Duo – Twelve South

Stone'r – Twelve South

Stephen Hackett on Instagram: "The PodCabin"

Nest Cam (Battery) - Google Store

Google offers Nest Cam (battery) theft replacement policy - 9to5Google

Nest Cam Battery (2021) Review: More time in the oven - 9to5Google

New Nest Cam will get web portal, manual clips eventually - 9to5Google

Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system - The Verge

Security System – Ring

All New Echo Show 5 – Compact smart display with Alexa

Apple Plans Faster Watch, Future Temperature and Glucose Sensors - Bloomberg

Prosser: Apple Watch Series 7 to Feature Flat-Edged Design, New Green Color Option - MacRumors

First '45mm' Apple Watch Bands Spotted Ahead of Series 7 Unveiling [Updated] - MacRumors

2021 Apple Watch Series 7 renders show expected flat design - 9to5Mac

Draplin Design Co.: DDC-200 "TIMEX x DDC Standard Issue Scout Watch" Third Edition

WSJ: Apple plans new sleep tracking features, blood pressure tech, and more for future Apple Watch - 9to5Mac

Apple Plans Blood-Pressure Measure, Wrist Thermometer in Watch - WSJ

Apple Watch With Larger Screen Is Likely to Be Delayed - Bloomberg

Apple Watch Series 7 Production Reportedly Delayed Due to Quality Issues [Updated] - MacRumors

360: The Luxembourg Incident Aug 25, 2021

Show notes

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.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

The Safari 15 Fight Isn’t Over Yet – 512 Pixels

Here’s how to turn on YouTube Picture-in-Picture for iPhone - 9to5Google

Setting Up a Custom Domain for iCloud Email - MacStories

Tim Cook’s Apple, ten years later - The Verge

Tim Cook's 4 a.m. starts explained; Apple less exciting than it was - 9to5Mac

Apple employees are organizing, now under the banner #AppleToo - The Verge

Introducing the All-New Club MacStories: New Tiers for More Original Content, Discord Community, Search and Custom RSS, and Our New 'Calliope' Web App - MacStories

Introducing the All-New Club MacStories – AppStories

Deeper on Calliope, Our New Web App for Club MacStories and AppStories - MacStories

359: DLC to iOS 14 Aug 18, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Relay FM for St. Jude 2021

Departures #5: 2021 Q&A: Relay FM Turns 7 - Relay FM

Myke's Recording Desk (before the stickers)

Myke's Sticker Progress

Stephen's Sticker Progress

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Safari Changes

Vidit's Concept

Federico's Samsung Z Fold 3

The Bold Type - Wikipedia

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G | Samsung

Connected #265: What Are You, a Dictionary? - Relay FM

How Samsung beefed up its new folding phones: metal, tape, and a dab of goo - The Verge

Connected #92: My Relationship with the Status Bar - Relay FM

1Password 8: The Story So Far | 1Password

Upgrade #366: The Node Legacy - Relay FM

358: Roast my Dock Aug 11, 2021

Show notes

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.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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🐟 Fish Emoji

Salt | Chemical formula

YouTube brings picture-in-picture to iOS users - The Verge

Upgrade #365: Apple's Compromise - Relay FM

Relay FM Coin challenge coin

Apple looks to expand beta testing of iOS 15 as stable release nears - 9to5Mac

Roundup: Here's what's new in iOS 15 beta 5 - 9to5Mac

Reminders Splash Screen – Maksim Petriv

Shortcuts Notification – Alan Miller

Shortcuts Icon – Federico Viticci

Apple Readies New iPhones With Pro-Focused Camera, Video Updates - Bloomberg

Stephen's Dock Settings

Stephen Dock

Todoist

Craft

Reeder 5

GoodLinks

DEVONtechnologies

Day One

Notion

1Password

Parcel

Audio Hijack

Zoom

Forecast

Transmit 5

MarsEdit 4

Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin

Myke's Dock Settings

Myke's Dock

Everyone Poops - Amazon.com

Spark

Mimestream

FusionCast

Adobe Audition

Piezo

Fission

FusionCast

Pixelmator Pro

357: I Need my Hands, Especially in the Summer Aug 04, 2021

Show notes

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.

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Mac Pro gets a graphics update – Six Colors

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Here’s your new Intel Mac Pro…"

Magic Accessories - Apple

Myke' Touch ID Life Hack

Emojipedia Joins Zedge

Zedge

YouTube ‘Premium Lite’ subscription offers ad-free viewing for less - The Verge

Remaster - Relay FM

Metroid - Wikipedia

Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch

Provenance

Installing Provenance

Welcome to AltStore

Delta Emulator

Backbone Game Controller

PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip 2.0 for Xbox Controllers

Virtual Boy - Wikipedia

Mac Components - Apple

PopGrip for MagSafe

PopWallet+ for MagSafe

Zacian | Pokédex

Arcanine | Pokédex

356: Poke a Hole in the Toolbar Jul 28, 2021

Show notes

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.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

Myke's Rickie Mascot

The iPhone 13 Models! - MKBHD - YouTube

MagEZ Wallet 2 Series – PITAKA-Global

MagEZ Wallet 2 Pro – PITAKA-Global

Exclusive: Apple planning redesigned iPad mini with A15 processor, USB-C port, more - 9to5Mac

Next-Generation iPad Mini Will Reportedly Feature a Mini-LED Display - MacRumors

iPad Mini 6 to Feature 8.3-Inch Display With No Home Button and Narrower Bezels - MacRumors

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Safari on iPad (Beta 4)

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Safari on iPhone (Beta 4)

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Too Many Tiny Buttons (Beta 4)

Daring Fireball: Safari's Crowded Toolbar in iOS 15 Beta 4

Chrome Home – Chris Lee

Astell&Kern Kann Alpha

Stellar65 – Space Cables

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “The Stellar65 from @spacecables”

Boardsource

Roon

‎MusicSmart - Liner Notes on the App Store

Craft - Create Amazing Documents

GitHub - chhoumann/quickadd: QuickAdd for Obsidian

Obsidian Quick Add Screenshot

‎Train Beacon on the App Store

355: Roast my Menu Bar Jul 22, 2021

Show notes

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.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Gurman: iPhone 13 could feature an Apple Watch-like always-on mode - 9to5Mac

World Emoji Awards 🗳🌍🏆 on Twitter: "We have a WINNER."

2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

MagSafe Battery Pack Tidbits: Thickness, Weight, Charging Details, and More - MacRumors

First impressions: Apple's MagSafe battery pack isn't perfect, but you'll probably still want to get one - 9to5Mac

Jeremy's Boat Charger

Matrix Audio - Mini-i 3/Mini-i Pro 3

Roon

Intel® NUC Mini PCs

Myke's Menu Bar

AirBuddy

‎The Clock on the Mac App Store

PCalc

CleanShot X for Mac

Timery for Toggl

Bartender 4

Alfred

Rocket

Stephen's Menu Bar

Keyboard Maestro

Mac Media Key Forwarder for iTunes and Spotify

‎BetterSnapTool on the Mac App Store

Apps – Marco.org

‎Downlink on the Mac App Store

Hazel – Noodlesoft

Federico's Menu Bar

AppZapper

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