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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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344: A Chainsaw from Eight Miles Away May 05, 2021

Show notes

There are some amazing websites on the Internet, but nothing can ease the pain brought by iPad mini rumors. Stephen knows about sound, Myke has a new keychain and Federico has a story to tell about Obsidian.

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The Jeremies Gazette

Rickipedia

Ungeniused #128: The Quadro Tracker - Relay FM

AppStories 216: Substack, Email, and Data Portability

Fastmail

Topicbox

Apple Posts Acoustic Performance Information on M1 iMac – 512 Pixels

12.9-Inch iPad Pro Now Delivers as Late as Mid-July - MacRumors

Rumor: Apple to Announce Third-Generation AirPods and HiFi Apple Music Tier in 'Coming Weeks' - MacRumors

iOS 14.6 beta 1 hinted at Apple Music HiFi support with Dolby audio references - 9to5Mac

Arnold Kim on Hits Daily Double

HitsDailyDouble (who?) Rumor - MacRumors

2001 Revisited – 512 Pixels

Kuo: iPad Mini 6 Delayed Until Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Designing the Future of Airbnb

AirTag and Accessories - All Accessories - Apple

AirTag Owners Bemoan Inability to Let Others Track Their Items Via Family Sharing - MacRumors

Concept: Enhancing AirTag with family sharing, widgets, and an Apple Watch app - 9to5Mac

Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "They fit perfectly"

How Basecamp blew up - Platformer

Obsidian

Cortex #114: The Garden of #AskCortex - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM

Readwise

Obsidian Roundup

343: The Jeremies (April 2021) Apr 28, 2021

Show notes

Myke explains what admiration means, then the guys talk about what's new in iOS 14.5 before getting into what's going on at Basecamp. Then in a radical change of gears, Federico has to name some emoji and Stephen surprises the guys with some news.

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Chipolo Takes Dig at AirTags When Advertising ONE Spot Item Tracker: 'No Accessory Needed' - MacRumors

iOS and iPadOS 14.5: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

AppStories Episode 215: iOS and iPadOS 14.5 In Depth

Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when you're wearing a face mask - Apple Support

Apple’s Craig Federighi Explains iOS 14.5's Privacy Features | WSJ - YouTube

If an app asks to track your activity - Apple Support

Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge

Changes at Basecamp

Basecamp's new etiquette regarding societal politics at work

Pyramid of Hate – ADL

Emoji Version 13.1 List

Stephen's Surprise

342: MH AH 👻 😬 Apr 23, 2021

Show notes

Apple's Spring Event has come and gone, and now the picks must be graded. Will Stephen remain in power as the Keynote Chairman? Can Myke gain access to both Twitter accounts, or is Federico poised for a comeback?

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First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories

New 12.9-inch iPad Pro Not Compatible With Older Magic Keyboard - MacRumors

AirTag Review Roundup - MacStories

AirTag and Accessories - Apple

AirTag Tidbits: Maximum of 16 Per Apple ID, Low Battery Notifications on iPhone, and More - MacRumors

Belkin, Moment, Nomad and More Debut AirTag Accessories - MacRumors

AirTag Glasses Strap | NOMAD®

AirTag Case Rugged Armor – Spigen Inc

The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me – Macworld

Parkinson's law - Wikipedia

The Rickies Score Card - Notion

This contains spoilers for today's grading of picks.

341: The Rickies (April 2021) Apr 14, 2021

Show notes

Apple is holding an event next week, so the guys have gathered their picks and are entering the Battlefield of the Ricky.

The Keynote Chairman title is on the line.

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Agenda

Craft 1.5 update

You can now run Windows 10 on Arm on Apple’s M1 Macs - The Verge

Apple releases iOS 14.5 beta 8 to developers, public release expected soon - 9to5Mac

Kuo: 2022 iPhones to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera, 8K Video, and 6.1 and 6.7" Sizes With No 5.4" Mini Option - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple to Adopt Under Display Face ID Starting With 2023 iPhones - MacRumors

The Rickies History – Notion Database

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Apple To Announce New iPads in April - Bloomberg

About the Thunderbolt ports on Mac - Apple Support

340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans Apr 07, 2021

Show notes

Stephen cleans out the Connected inbox, Federico questions the meaning of an idea and Myke checks out a new task manager. Then, a discussion about the ramifications of technology reminding us of painful past events or encounters.

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Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences - Apple

Chipolo

Clubhouse Announces Creator Payments – 512 Pixels

iOS 14 Adoption Reaches Estimated 90% Less Than Seven Months After Launch - MacRumors

Apple says iOS 13 is now running on 81% of all devices, iPadOS adoption hits 73% - 9to5Mac

Apple's Revamped Apple Music for Artists Icon Leads to Speculation About iOS 15 Design Plans - MacRumors

30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica

I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | WIRED

On Digital Reminders of Painful Memories – 512 Pixels

‎Widgetsmith on the App Store

Smart Photo Widget from Cromulent Labs

339: The Inbox Is The Spice Mar 31, 2021

Show notes

After an explanation on how feedback is best sent, Federico and Myke discuss their thoughts on TickTick, the (potential) future of the music industry, the announcement of WWDC 2021, and whether Connected listeners prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode.

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Recently-Created Shortcuts Links Are Currently Broken - MacStories

Spotify acquires live audio app Locker Room creator Betty Labs to launch its own Clubhouse competitor - The Verge

Majd's Notion Database of Ricky Scores

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Apple adds two brand new Siri voices and will no longer default to a female or male voice in iOS | TechCrunch

Results of the 'Mode' Quiz

Apple and Others Invest $50 million into Music Distributor UnitedMasters - MacStories

UnitedMasters - Wikipedia

Coldplay, HAIM, and Damon Albarn to Play Glastonbury 2021 Livestream | Pitchfork

William Ryan Key | Patreon

TickTick

GoodTask

Things

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format - Apple

Apple Announces That WWDC 2021 Will Be Online-Only Again from June 7 - 11 - MacStories

A First Look at the Apple Developer App's New Design and Search Functionality - MacStories

338: KanBanBanSubHub Mar 24, 2021

Show notes

After follow-up about feelings, Ticci explains what's going on with links to previously-made Shortcuts and Stephen marks 20 years of OS X. Then, Myke leads a focus group about the future of Apple in the home and the guys all inspect a task manager that has recently popped up on one of their home screens.

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Spotify Updating Home Hub with Recently Played Section, Deeper Podcast Integration - MacStories

Apple Discontinues 512 GB and 1 TB SSD 4K iMac Models – 512 Pixels

iOS 14.5 Beta 5 References Unreleased 'A14X' Chip Rumored for iPad Pro - MacRumors

New Apple Silicon iMacs referenced in latest macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta - 9to5Mac

Apple Removes 'Siri Remote' Mentions in tvOS 14.5 Beta, Changes 'Home' Button Name - MacRumors

Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard – Satechi

Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Keyboard review [Video] - 9to5Mac

Federico Discovers Dead Shortcuts Links – Twitter

Overcast link for the moment of last week's foreshadowing

Mac Power Users #580: Twenty Years of OS X - Relay FM

Twenty Years Ago Today, Apple Shipped Mac OS X – 512 Pixels

Apple HomePod Mini Secret Sensor for Smart Home Thermostats - Bloomberg

Apple Developing New 'HomePod' Models With Screens and Cameras - MacRumors

Apple Adds FaceTime Framework to Apple TV/HomePod Amid Speaker With Screen Rumors - MacRumors

TickTick

20 Lesser-Known TickTick Features

20 Lesser-Known TickTick Features | Productivity & Positivity

WebSub (PubSubHubbub) - Wikipedia

337: The Mini Version of Nothing Mar 17, 2021

Show notes

Stephen is accused of flip-flopping, while Myke has updated some firmware. Federico has reviewed a new iPad desktop stand and then the three descend into a Round Robin of iPhone features that wouldn't exist if Apple was starting over in 2021.

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More Power Users - Relay FM

AirPods Max Firmware Update Appears to Fix Smart Case Battery Drain Issues - MacRumors

Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories

Comment: The state of Apple TV and end of HomePod warrants a Home strategy roundtable - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #343: Don't Call It a HomePod - Relay FM

1.3.7 - Craft update - All the small things..

Google Play drops commissions to 15% from 30%, following Apple’s move last year | TechCrunch

First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories

Security Cable Lock Adapter for Mac Pro - Belkin

The Anchor - Under-Desk Headphone Stand Mount | ElevationLab

HoverBar Duo – Twelve South

OWC USB-C Dock for Mac and PC

Cortex #113: Semi-Abandoned System - Relay FM

336: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mar 11, 2021

Show notes

What's follow-up and what's a topic? Why has Apple chickened out with a change in iOS 14.5? Who wants a new iPad Pro? How many secrets have been kept between the co-hosts? Is this an annoying way to write a show description?

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Mouse Comparison

Apple clarifies you can’t actually set a ‘default’ music service in iOS 14.5 | TechCrunch

Apple Clarifies Ability to 'Set Default' Audio Apps in iOS 14.5 - MacStories

Apple releases AirPods Max firmware update as users complain of battery drain issues - 9to5Mac

Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia

Safari’s new tabs: Good or bad? | Macworld

Goodbye iMac Pro – Myke's 'Hey World'

Apple Now Able to Repair an iPhone 12 Pro's Cracked Rear Glass Without Replacing the Entire Device - MacRumors

Moshi iVisor AG Screen Protector for iPad Pro 11-inch

Apple Has Apparently Pulled the Plug on the iMac Pro - MacStories

iMac Pro For Sale ‘While Supplies Last’ – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #342: 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 - Relay FM

Two New Apple Silicon MacBooks Expected to Enter Mass Production in Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Twitter is working on a ‘big overhaul’ of TweetDeck - The Verge

Twitter is taking on Clubhouse, Substack and Patreon with new products - The Verge

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

‎Aviary on the App Store

Tweetbot for iOS

Twitter announces paid Super Follows to let you charge for tweets - The Verge

12.9-Inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display Said to Launch as Soon as Late March - MacRumors

Battery life: Apple’s solving for x – Six Colors

StudioDock™ Connect. Charge. Create. | Kensington

335: A Shelf is the Perfect Object Mar 04, 2021

Show notes

Myke tries to get through some iPhone rumors but the others keep joking around about model names. Meanwhile, there's big news for a couple of iOS apps. Stephen needs to deal with the problem brewing in his photos library and Federico goes missing for a brief time.

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Jason Fried on Twitter: Hey World Announcement

New HEY features

Mailbrew

Weather Line Is Being Acquired

CARROT Weather for iOS and Android

Upcoming CARROT widget

Apple retires Music Memos app for iOS, suggests Voice Memos instead - 9to5Mac

The tiny tokens challenging platform power - Platformer

AirTags in iOS 14.5 Beta 3

Federico Viticci on Twitter: iOS 14.5 beta 3 – Default Music Services

Kuo: iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More - MacRumors

iPhone 13 Pro Models Expected to Feature Improved Ultra Wide Lens With Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Autofocus - MacRumors

iPhone Sticking With Lightning Port Over USB-C for 'Foreseeable Future' - MacRumors

Kuo: Some 2022 iPhones to Abandon Notch in Favor of 'Punch-Hole' Display - MacRumors

Kuo: Next iPhone SE Coming in Early 2022 With 5G and Processor Upgrades - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple Could Launch Foldable iPhone With 7.5–8 Inch Display in 2023 - MacRumors

The Invisible Selfie Camera! - MKBHD - YouTube

'Steve Jobs' is an Italian company — and Apple can't do anything about it - The Verge

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