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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:

304: Some Wind is Coming Jul 23, 2020

Show notes

Stephen is bad at designing polls, Federico has some concerns over the latest iOS 14 betas and apparently Myke likes F1.

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Formula 1: Drive to Survive | Netflix Official Site

Stephens Twitter Poll

Bear Left (Right Frog) - a podcast from The Incomparable

Somehow I Manage - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple releases latest public beta of iOS 14 with new Clock widgets and more - 9to5Mac

What's new in iOS 14 beta 3? New Music app icon, Clock widgets, more - 9to5Mac

MacRumors.com on Twitter: A History of the Music Icon

Apple began work on the Watch’s handwashing feature years before COVID-19 | TechCrunch

iOS 14 beta gives us a glimpse of the system interface on the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 - 9to5Mac

Aaron on Twitter: "They changed the battery icon in macOS Big Sur Beta 3!"

Two Weeks with iPadOS 14: Redefining the Modern iPad Experience - MacStories

David Smith on Twitter: Widgetsmith

Under the Radar #196: Not-So-Secret Plans - Relay FM

303: Computer Pictures Photo Album Jul 15, 2020

Show notes

Federico is back from the beach with thoughts about iOS 14's App Library, Stephen has way too many albums in Photos and Myke is going to order some LEGO. All of this is overshadowed by some important news about the show.

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Concept shows how Apple could implement a 'Main Menu' for iPadOS apps - 9to5Mac

Vidit Bhargava's iPad Concept

ISMR.space

Myke the Oracle

Nintendo Entertainment System™ 71374 | LEGO® Super Mario™

LEGO® Super Mario™

Apple News launches new audio features, expands local news offerings for readers - Apple

‎Apple News Today on Apple Podcasts – Apple Newsrooms

Shumita Basu (@shubasu) / Twitter

Duarte Geraldino (@Duartegeraldino) / Twitter

Apple Releases iOS 13.6 with Apple News Audio Features and Expanded Local News Coverage, Plus Digital Car Key Support - MacStories

Apple News’s Radical Approach: Humans Over Machines - The New York Times

Widgets and the App Library: A First Look at Bringing Personality and Customization to Your Home Screens - MacStories

302: Looking Out Across Antarctica Jul 08, 2020

Show notes

With WWDC in the rearview mirror, Stephen and Myke shift their minds to the future and discuss rumors of the upcoming iPhone 12, changes coming with Apple Silicon Macs and macOS Big Sur.

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Everything New in iOS 14 Beta 2: New Calendar Icon, Files Widget and More - MacRumors

Apple releases second developer beta of macOS 11 Big Sur with new interface and icons, more - 9to5Mac

Bad Battery Icon is Bad

Apple Survey Asks iPhone Users What They Do With Old Power Adapters - MacRumors

Claimed iPhone 12 Box Insert Design Suggests No Included EarPods or Power Adapter - MacRumors

Samsung to Follow Apple and Stop Offering Power Adapters With Smartphones Next Year - MacRumors

iPhone 12: What to Expect! - MKBHD - YouTube

iPhone 12 Sizes Compared with iPhone SE, 7, 8, SE 2, X, 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max - MacRumors

How Power Nap works on your Mac - Apple Support

macOS Big Sur’s Big Secret - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

A visual comparison of macOS Catalina and Big Sur | Andrew Denty

301: We Should Be Developers Jul 01, 2020

Show notes

This week, the guys talk with Jenny Chen, an Apple engineer who works on Apple Pencil software, and Stephen Tonna from Apple's product marketing team about what's new in iPad OS 14, including Scribble and the release’s updated design language. Then, Federico, Myke and Stephen discuss the future of both Apple Arcade and iPhone chargers.

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Jenny Chen and Stephen Tonna

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Jordan Singer on Twitter: Xcode Previews

SwiftUI Previews in Xcode 12 - WWDC20 - Apple Developer

Apple Design Awards for 2020 Awarded to Eight Developers - MacStories

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Shortcuts File Sharing

The 2015 Apple Design Award Winners - MacStories

Mathias Bruggemann on Twitter: The Bill of Rickies

Upgrade #304: Somebody’s Gotta Do It and It’s Gonna Be Us - Relay FM

Apple Cancels Arcade Games in Strategy Shift To Keep Subscribers - Bloomberg

Apple might not include a charger with the iPhone 12. Good - The Verge

Marques Brownlee on the possibility of no charger with the iPhone 12 – Twitter

300: You Cannot Put a Price on Glory Jun 24, 2020

Show notes

WWDC 2020 is underway, so the time has come to judge The Rickies. After a new Chairman is crowned, the guys do a high-level pass on Apple's OS announcements, as well as what's new with Shortcuts.

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Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "Differential Privacy loves @imyke"

Apple approves Hey email app, but the fight’s not over - The Verge

Everything you need to know about WWDC 2020, day one — Apple - YouTube

‎Web to PDF Converter & Reader on the App Store

PDF Expert

iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Apple TV 4K will at last play YouTube in 4K with tvOS 14 update - The Verge

macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Apple TV 4K will at last play YouTube in 4K with tvOS 14 update - The Verge

Adapt - Relay FM

What’s New in macOS - macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer

The Future of Apps on the Mac – 512 Pixels

Thoroughly Considered #60: Mark Two - Relay FM

Meet Nearby Interaction - WWDC 2020 - Videos - Apple Developer

299: The Rickies (Summer 2020) Jun 17, 2020

Show notes

WWDC is next week, so it's time for the boys' annual picks. Will Stephen keep his title? Has Federico put too much hope in iPadOS improvements? Has Myke learned what it takes to be a winner? This and more, including the introduction of Connected Pro for Relay FM members.

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Ungeniused #107: The Olympic Flame & Torch Relay - Relay FM

Hunter Newsome 42 in. Indoor Low Profile Brushed Nickel Ceiling Fan with Light Kit Bundled with Handheld Remote Control 51082R - Lowes

Bill's Tweet

Tibet 2019 - blloyd - SmugMug

Nigel Wadsworth on ARM Laptops

Your Tweet, your voice – Twitter

16-inch MacBook Pro Gets New GPU Option; Mac Pro Owners Can Order SSD Upgrades – 512 Pixels

Kbase Article of the Week: Uninstall and Install SSD Modules in Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

OWC Accelsior 4M2 SSD for Apple Mac Pro

Annual Chairman (@AnnualChairman) / Twitter

Keynote Chairman (@KeynoteChairman) / Twitter

Dithering on Twitter: "Hey Apple, Cut It Out"

Apple’s App Store policies are bad, but its interpretation and enforcement are worse - The Verge

A new email startup says Apple’s shaking it down for a cut of its subscriptions - Protocol

Jony Ive’s latest product is the Apple Stage, a giant rainbow where Lady Gaga just played - The Verge

In Praise of the Apple Watch’s Breathe Feature – 512 Pixels

298: You Bought a Monument Jun 10, 2020

Show notes

The guys would be sad that have been replaced by AI, but the results are too funny to be upset. Then, Federico has thoughts about ARM Macs, Myke makes a bet with Stephen and rumors of a new iMac are discussed.

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Police: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube

Ways To Help - Black Lives Matter

Some iPhone 11 Users Complain of Display With Odd Green Tint - MacRumors

iPhone 7 Plus Noise Under Load - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Connected – This Episode Does Not Exist

Apple renames beta again, introduces ‘beta 2’ of iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 - 9to5Mac

iOS 13.6 adds new toggle to automatically download future software updates - 9to5Mac

Health App Gains New 'Symptoms' Section in iOS 13.6 Beta - MacRumors

Apple Killing iBooks Author in Favor of Pages – 512 Pixels

iTunes U - June 2020 Update - Apple Support

iTunes U Collections Will Move to Apple Podcasts From September - MacRumors

Apple discontinuing iBooks Author and iTunes U, here’s what you need to know - 9to5Mac

Apple has an idea for social-distancing selfies - Protocol

Apple Plans to Announce Move to Its Own Mac Chips at WWDC - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: On Apple Announcing the ARM Mac Transition at WWDC This Month

Mac Power Users #538: I Predate the Home Computer, with James Thomson - Relay FM

About Secure Boot - Apple Support

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "That Mac Pro looks like a giant $10K coffin of obsolescence right about now 😅"

Sonny Dickson on Twitter: "New iMac incoming at WWDC. iPad Pro design language, with Pro Display like bezels. T2 chip, AMD Navi GPU, and no more fusion drive"

Report: New iMac Coming – 512 Pixels

iMac supply running low from Apple as rumors suggest WWDC redesign, more - 9to5Mac

Lower-Priced 23-Inch iMac and 11-Inch iPad Models Rumored to Launch in Second Half of 2020 - MacRumors

Future Classics: iMac G5 (iSight) – 512 Pixels

The Test Drivers - Relay FM

How I Use Custom Perspectives in OmniFocus - MacStories

The Weird Story of the White iPhone 4 - 512Pixels - YouTube

297: Ceiling Fan Research Jun 03, 2020

Show notes

Myke isn't swayed by the iPad mini faithful, and wonders where Stephen's Apple Pencil went. Then, thoughts on a possible port-less iPhone and what WWDC could bring for macOS.

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Ways To Help – Black Lives Matter

Joe – What happens when you cancel Apple Arcade on the iPhone

Logan – What happens when you cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac

What's in my Tech Bag (2020 Update) - 512Pixels - YouTube

Patent for the iPad Magic Keyboard shows Apple Pencil slot - 9to5Mac

Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder - Apple Support

Apple Considering Offering Audio Versions of News+ Stories - MacRumors

Signs of Upcoming Audio Support for Apple News+ Found in iOS 13.5.5 - MacRumors

The Daily Update – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast - 9to5Mac

Leaker: Apple to Stick With Lightning Over USB-C for 'iPhone 12' Before Going Port-Less Next Year - MacRumors

Next iPad Air Could Feature a USB-C Port Instead of a Lightning Port - MacRumors

Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Wikipedia

Deprecated Kernel Extensions and System Extension Alternatives - Support - Apple Developer

The Switch to Intel | iMore

"This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories

296: Gandalf Shot First May 27, 2020

Show notes

Stephen keeps trying to make #GreenGate a thing, Federico has a new friend and Myke has large lungs. Then, an in-depth conversation about what should come next for Shortcuts.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Skullcandy’s new true wireless earbuds have built-in Tile tracking - The Verge

How to find your lost AirPods - Apple Support

‎intoLive - Live Wallpapers on the App Store

‎Lively - Live Photo to GIF on the App Store

ATP 379: The Everything’s OK Alarm — Accidental Tech Podcast

Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 With Battery Health Management Features, Fix for Finder Freezing - MacRumors

Apple changes default MacBook charging behavior to improve battery health - Six Colors

Federico's Surprise

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

Welcome to AltStore

Gamevice

Kuo: New 10.8-inch iPad and 9-inch iPad mini on the way, Apple Glasses in 2022 'at the earliest' - 9to5Mac

Shortcuts Wishlist – Jordan Merrick

Editorial for iOS

LaunchCuts

MacStories Pixel

What’s Still Missing from Shortcuts – iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review

HomeRun for HomeKit

Toolbox Pro

295: Another Italian Interjected May 20, 2020

Show notes

Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. OpenDoc. watchOS 7. Are you getting it? These are not three separate episodes ... this is one episode, and we're calling it "Another Italian Interjected."

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Carter's Song

Keychron K6 Mechanical Keyboard – Keychron

Apple Releases New Pride Edition Watch Bands Ahead of Pride Month, New Watch Faces Coming Soon - MacStories

Apple Releases New Pride Edition Watch Bands Ahead of Pride Month, New Watch Faces Coming Soon - MacStories

Apple Releases watchOS 6.2.5 With ECG App in Saudi Arabia, New Pride Watch Faces - MacRumors

Microsoft’s new Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids - The Verge

OpenDoc - Wikipedia

The Icon Garden: Macinography 10: OpenDoc and Apple's Development Doldrums

If you want to learn a lot more about OpenDoc, check out this very timely episode of The Icon Garden podcast.

Get Started with Fluid Framework Preview - Office Support

Fluid Preview

Opportunities for watchOS 7 - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Rumor Claims watchOS 7 Will Have 'Mental Health Capabilities' to Detect Panic Attacks - MacRumors

‎Watchsmith on the App Store

FlickType Keyboard Review: Real Typing on an Apple Watch Display - MacStories

Federico's Message

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