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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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274: 2019 in Review: The Date of November Came in September Dec 18, 2019

Show notes

2019 was a wild year, complete with the death of AirPower, the announcement of iPadOS, the release of the iPhone 11 and the return of the Mac Pro. This week, Stephen, Federico and Myke revisit the headlines that made this year so hectic.

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Ungeniused - Relay FM

Report: AirPower Has Entered Production and Coming Soon - MacRumors

Apple May Be Working on 7th-Generation iPod Touch, 2019 iPhones Could Adopt USB-C - MacRumors

Paperlike Screen Protector: write and draw on your iPad like on paper

Apple Music takes flight on American Airlines - Apple

Major FaceTime Bug Allows Any Caller Access to Your iPhone's Microphone Feed, Potentially Your Camera - MacStories

Apple is compensating the 14-year-old who discovered major FaceTime security bug - The Verge

Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them | TechCrunch

Facebook employees 'angry' after Apple blocks its internal iOS apps - Business Insider

Apple Taps First Insider to Remake Retail for Post-IPhone Era - Bloomberg

Apple fails to block porn & gambling ‘Enterprise’ apps | TechCrunch

USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Merged Under New USB 3.2 Branding - MacStories

The Galaxy S10's Incredible Display! - MKBHD - YouTube

Consumers and Innovators Win on a Level Playing Field — Spotify

Time to Play Fair

Apple Announces New iPad Air, iPad mini – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

New AirPods First Impressions: Wireless Magic - MacStories

Apple Announces Apple News+ Service for Magazines: Our Overview and First Impressions - MacStories

This is Apple Card - YouTube

March 25 Event - MacStories

Tim Cook on Twitter: "Thanks Federico!"

Powerbeats Pro official: Beats' new sporty AirPods alternative - 9to5Mac

Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware | TechCrunch

iOS 13: Dark Mode, detachable panels, Safari and Mail, more - 9to5Mac

Samsung Galaxy Fold Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

My Samsung Galaxy Fold screen broke after just a day - The Verge

'Warren Buffett's Paper Wizard' is Apple's First iPhone Game Since 2008 - MacRumors

Connected #242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism - Relay FM

Apple Introduces Updated MacBook Pros, Extends Keyboard Service Program – 512 Pixels

Connected #246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash - Relay FM

Episode 114: Craig Federighi: The AppStories Interview – AppStories

Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM

Huawei Postpones Launch of Mate X Foldable Phone - WSJ

Upgrade #249: A Bridge to the Future - Relay FM

Jony Ive to form independent design company with Apple as client - Apple

Attention Correction Feature in iOS 13 Beta Enables Appearance of Eye Contact During FaceTime Calls [Updated] - MacRumors

Apple Revises MacBook Air and Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Quietly Removes MacBook From Sale – 512 Pixels

Connected #252: Full Oracle Mode - Relay FM

Myke the Oracle

Apple buys Intel’s smartphone modem business - The Verge

Apple subsidiary FileMaker Inc. changes its name (back) to Claris | TechCrunch

Connected #256: Switch On - Relay FM

Departures #1: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM

Relay FM Family Feud - YouTube

Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings | Technology | The Guardian

Relay FM for St. Jude - Events for St. Jude

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube

GIF of Stephen's Mustache

iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Review: macOS Catalina Cuts Ties With the Past While Ushering in the Future – 512 Pixels

macOS Catalina: The MacStories Review - MacStories

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

Myke's Pokédex Phone Wrap

AirPods Pro - Apple

Airpods Pro memory foam ear tips. | MacRumors Forums

Apple TV+ - Apple

Adobe Releases Photoshop for iPad and Aero, an iOS AR Creation Tool, Plus Offers a Peek at 2020's Illustrator for iPad - MacStories

Upgrade #271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro - Relay FM

Apple Eyes 2022 Release for AR Headset, 2023 for Glasses — The Information

Apple Music Replay

Spotify Wrapped

RAZR: The Folding Phone You ACTUALLY Want - Austin Evans - YouTube

Cybertruck | Tesla

Apple Announces 'Best of 2019' Lists for Apps, Books, and Podcasts - MacStories

Mac Power Users #514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter - Relay FM

Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxings and Impressions - MacStories

Accidental Tech Podcast: 356: With a Heavy Heart

Introducing MusicBot: The All-in-One Apple Music Assistant, Powered by Shortcuts - MacStories

MacStories Selects 2019: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

273: Come on, Guys, Let’s Go to the Station Dec 11, 2019

Show notes

Stephen and Myke are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the new Mac Pro, then Federico reflects on the 5th anniversary of Shortcuts.

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iPhone SE 2 Might Actually Be Called the iPhone 9 - MacRumors

Brydge Keyboards Now Available From Apple Store - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter - Relay FM

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3 with Communication Limits, Removable Memoji Stickers, and tvOS 13.3 with Alternate Top Shelf for TV - MacStories

Getting started with security keys — PaulStamatiou.com

Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxings and Impressions - MacStories

Mac Pro Unboxing & Second Impressions: The Power is Back! - MKBHD - YouTube

Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - iJustine - YouTube

MASSIVE Mac Pro + Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - Jonathan Morrison - YouTube

Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam - Apple

Putting the Mac Pro’s Price into Historical Context – 512 Pixels

The Mac Pro is an important symbol, but you probably shouldn’t buy it | Macworld

On Cleaning the Pro Display XDR – 512 Pixels

Elon Musk took Tesla's Cybertruck for a weekend drive around LA | Engadget

Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStories

Workflow – Powerful Automation Made Simple - YouTube

272: If the Issue Persists, Contact Apple Dec 04, 2019

Show notes

Apple is handing out awards, and Myke is dealing with the fallout of his TV purchase. Stephen is aware that musicians exist and Federico wants all the 2020 rumors to be true.

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Apple lists the cameras and routers that will be compatible with the latest HomeKit features - 9to5Mac

Jony Ive Removed From Apple's Leadership Page - MacRumors

The Elevator Buttons – @gruber on Twitter

A letter from Larry and Sergey – Alphabet

Luther Lowe's Thread on Google

Introducing Pictorial — Relay FM

Pictorial - Relay FM

If your MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) keeps shutting down - Apple Support

Pepsi is 'OK Okay' for Cardi B, Steve Carell and Lil Jon - NFL Videos

Here’s what happened at today’s Apple special ‘event’ in New York - 9to5Mac

Apple Announces 'Best of 2019' Lists for Apps, Books, and Podcasts - MacStories

‎Get the Top Apps of 2019 : App Store Story

Apple Announces Winners of the Inaugural Apple Music Awards - MacStories

All three 2020 iPhones may be OLED, but 'two models will have better displays' - 9to5Mac

Digitimes: 2020 iPhone to feature 120Hz high refresh rate 'ProMotion' display - 9to5Mac

In-Screen Touch ID Coming Back to iPhone, New SE in 2020 - Bloomberg

2020 iPhone Rumored to Have Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner Supplied by Qualcomm - MacRumors

Apple AR Plans: iPad in 2020, VR Headset by 2022, Glasses in 2023 - Bloomberg

Kuo: Apple releasing 12.9-inch iPad and 16-inch MacBook Pro with mini LED in late 2020 - 9to5Mac

271: You Have a Police Record Nov 27, 2019

Show notes

There are a lot of iPhone cases to talk about, as well as new information about HomeKit Secure Video and Deep Fusion. One of us bought a TV, but no one here is ordering a Cybertruck.

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Pitaka Case

PopGrip AirPods Holders

PopGrip Lips

Polished Malachite

PopThirst | Popsockets

You can now ask Siri to play Spotify music on iOS 13, Spotify debuts Apple TV app - 9to5Mac

MacStories Shortcuts Icons: 50% Off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday - MacStories

Upgrade #273: Sideways the Game - Relay FM

LG OLED AI TV

HomeKit will securely store videos in iCloud, explicit router support coming – Apple Insider

iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case - Apple

Eggs and Legacy | Do By Friday

Sting / Shaggy: 44/876 Album Review | Pitchfork

iOS Photo Metadata Utility Metapho Adds Deep Fusion and Night Mode Photo Detection - MacStories

Deep Fusion or Not? - Zininworks

Apple iOS 14: Features, Changes, Testing After iOS 13 Bugs - Bloomberg

Reeder

Spark

Toolbox Pro Review: A Must-Have Companion Utility for Shortcuts Power Users - MacStories

Join the Data Jar beta - TestFlight - Apple

Inspecting JSON Files on iOS with Jayson - MacStories

Club MacStories

Serebii.net

Smogon University

Austin John Plays - YouTube

Schiit Wyrd

Cybertruck | Tesla

Why I Ordered a Tesla CyberTruck! - MKBHD - YouTube

Here's What I Think of the Tesla Cybertruck - Doug DeMuro - YouTube

All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E - All-Electric SUV | Ford

Why I Love the Tesla Cybertruck ft MKBHD! - TLD Today - YouTube

270: Best Trees in the Country Nov 20, 2019

Show notes

Federico and Stephen each attempted to use HomeKit Secure Video, and it didn't go well. Myke is excited about a new folding phone, and the whole crew orders iPhone 11 Pro battery cases before solving many mysteries presented in photos of Apple's new Mac Pro factory.

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OtterBox Figura + Pop Series Case - Apple

PopGrip Slide Black Haze

Pitaka Case

Frederico Christmas Trees on Instagram: “It’s almost time for the trees from Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wisconsin. No one has our selection and variety. Big or small we will have it all”

Connected #161: A Handbag? Face Cream? A Chainsaw? - Relay FM

Will it Sync? The Original iPod and macOS Catalina - 512Pixels - YouTube

iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case with Wireless Charging - Black - Apple

Simple Beep

Thoughts on Flash - Apple

Apple - Dashboard

Apple - Dashboard Widgets - Mac Power Users

The 16" MacBook Pro: It Doesn't Suck! - SnazzyLabs - YouTube

Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro has a mysterious new ‘lid angle sensor’ - The Verge

@alexmak: "But, but the email said…" / Twitter

Apple expands in Austin - Apple

Mac Pro Factory Photo

Apple Music Introduces Replay, a Rolling Playlist of Your Most-Played Music - MacStories

Apple Music Replay

Apple Music Wrapped Shortcut

Using HomeKit Secure Video in iOS 13.2 with Logitech Circle 2 cameras - 9to5Mac

Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support

How do I use my Circle 2 Camera with Apple HomeKit? – Logitech Support + Download

RAZR: The Folding Phone You ACTUALLY Want - Austin Evans - YouTube

2020 Moto RAZR Impressions! The Return of a Folding Icon! - MKBHD - YouTube

Motorola made the foldable Razr we've wanted - The Verge - YouTube

Motorola Razr - Wikipedia

Motorola StarTAC - Wikipedia

269: Read My Email Through My Eyes Nov 13, 2019

Show notes

There's a new MacBook Pro in town, bringing with it an updated design and a new keyboard, and Apple's rumored AR glasses make everyone feel old. Myke is crowned the Popsocket Enthusiast, Stephen gets an email and Federico explains Toolbox Pro.

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Solar Flare Enamel Popsocket

OtterBox Figura + Pop Series Case - Apple

iTunes Movie Trailers

High School Stephen and His PowerBook

Reminders Isn’t for Me … Yet – 512 Pixels

Todoist Foundations: Key Refinements Modernize the Popular Task Manager - MacStories

Key upgrade: A first look at the 16-inch MacBook Pro - Six Colors

The 16-inch MacBook Pro – Marco.org

Daring Fireball: 16-Inch MacBook Pro First Impressions: Great Keyboard, Outstanding Speakers

Apple Unveils 16-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels

16" Macbook Pro First Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Stephen's Reply From the iTunes Trailers Email Account

Apple’s new Mac Pro is shipping next month - The Verge

Apple Eyes 2022 Release for AR Headset, 2023 for Glasses — The Information

Daring Fireball: The Information: Apple Held 1,000-Person Internal Meeting Revealing Plans for 2022 AR Headset and 2023 AR Glasses

Apple AR headset launch not until 2022, according to sources - 9to5Mac

Apple AR Plans: iPad in 2020, VR Headset by 2022, Glasses in 2023 - Bloomberg

Toolbox Pro Review: A Must-Have Companion Utility for Shortcuts Power Users - MacStories

Toolbox Pro Review: A Must-Have Companion Utility for Shortcuts Power Users - MacStories

‎Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts on the App Store

Connected #269: Read My Email Through My Eyes - Relay FM

Apple Eyes 2022 Release for AR Headset, 2023 for Glasses — The Information

268: Executive Spaghetti Nov 06, 2019

Show notes

Federico is joined by a better Hackett to talk about Apple's range of earbuds, then Stephen butts in to discuss Adobe's big week and what Apple should do in the wake of iOS 13 and macOS Catalina's buggy releases. Then, they fire the spoiler horn and review "The Morning Show" and "For All Mankind."

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Powerbeats Pro - Beats by Dre

AirPods Pro - Apple

BeatsX - Beats by Dre

Phone Case – 3 Card | iPhone 11 Pro Max Leather Cover | Bellroy

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "It's probably never going to happen..."

Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "@viticci I always wanted that in the iTunes movie store days."

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

Adobe Releases Photoshop for iPad and Aero, an iOS AR Creation Tool, Plus Offers a Peek at 2020's Illustrator for iPad - MacStories

Adobe Illustrator for iPad: all the biggest features - The Verge

Why iOS 13 Is Buggy (And How to Fix It in iOS 14) - Rene Ritchie on YouTube

Apple TV, Apple TV, Apple TV, and Apple TV+ - Dustin Curtis

Apple TV+ - Apple

The Morning Show (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb

For All Mankind (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb

Apple Releases New Trailer for Original Film 'The Banker' With Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson - MacRumors

267: Something Stuck in Your Ear Oct 30, 2019

Show notes

Federico and Myke break down the new features of iOS 13.2 and watchOS 6.1, before giving their first impressions on the AirPods Pro.

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Images of New Smart Battery Cases for iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Found in iOS 13.2 - MacRumors

Samsung unveils new foldable flip phone concept - The Verge

Pokémon Pikachu - Wikipedia

$4.99/month Apple Music student subscription now bundles Apple TV+ for free - 9to5Mac

Family Sharing - Apple

AppStories 75: I Set Up a Fake Child – AppStories

New Mac Pro Receives FCC Approval Ahead of Launch - MacRumors

How to share your audio in iOS 13 - The Verge

Hands-On with HomePod's New Music Features for HomeKit, Shortcuts, and Handoff - MacStories

MacStories Shortcuts Icons Receives Free Update with 50 New Glyphs - MacStories

How to use HomePod Ambient Sounds white noise, rain, more - 9to5Mac

macOS Catalina 10.15.1 – 512 Pixels

AirPods Pro - Apple

Replacing a Pair of AirPods Pro Costs $178, or $29 With AppleCare+ - MacRumors

AirBuddy

266: What Are You, an Accountant? Oct 23, 2019

Show notes

Stephen got into an eBay bidding war with someone he knows and Federico helps his friends with Catalina, before coming clean about his new iPhone case. The group also considers Apple's expanding line of audio products and Myke reviews the iMac Pro.

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Rare Vintage Apple Parker Roller Pen cir 1980’s | eBay

New Old Stock VINTAGE Apple AppleCare Original Rainbow Logo Lapel Pin RARE! | eBay

Elago Launches AirPods Case Themed After Original Macintosh - MacRumors

Amazon.com: elago

Myke's iMac Pro Instagram Story

Amazon.com: Samsung SSD

Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Type-C Clamp Hub Pro

Strange Parts - YouTube

MX Keys Wireless Illuminated Keyboard

Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon

Eternal City, Modern Photography: The iPhone 11 Pro in Rome - MacStories

Episode 135: Mac Catalyst with James Thomson Plus Federico’s iPhone 11 Pro Camera Story – AppStories

Report: 'AirPods Pro' to Launch End of October with New Design, New Noise-Canceling Feature and $260 Price Tag - MacRumors

iOS 13.2 Beta Includes Icon Depicting New AirPods Design - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Idle Speculation on Whether Apple Is Going to Hold Another Keynote Event This Year

WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with Bluetooth® | Sony

Beats Solo Pro debut with Pure ANC, Transparency, fold-to-power and Apple H1 chip; pre-order for $299 - 9to5Mac

The Beats Solo Pro Are The Best Beats Yet - Unbox Therapy - YouTube

Phone Case – 3 Card | iPhone 11 Pro Max Leather Cover | Bellroy

Phone Case – iPhone XS Max | Slim Leather Cover | Bellroy

Card Sleeve: Slim Leather Card Holder Wallet | Bellroy

265: What Are You, a Dictionary? Oct 14, 2019

Show notes

Apple has revealed its new emoji set, so it is time for Federico to guess their names as Stephen and Myke listen and keep score. After that, Myke shares his thoughts about his Galaxy Fold.

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Comment: It’s time to stop using the iPhone SE 2 name now; it won’t be one - 9to5Mac

Naming the ‘iPhone SE 2’ – 512 Pixels

Apple updates its Texas Hold'em game with support for iPad and multitasking - 9to5Mac

Jeremy Burge on Twitter: "New emoji picker in iOS 13.2 for selecting multiple skin tones in a single emoji."

First Look: New Emojis in iOS 13.2 – Emojipedia

Kristen Bell's Sloth Meltdown - YouTube

Ford proposed pickup truck emoji without disclosing its involvement - The Verge

Making an Emoji - Welcome to Macintosh by Mark Bramhill

Galaxy Fold Multitasking

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