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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:

244: This is Not Propaganda May 22, 2019

Show notes

Myke keeps dropping his phone, Apple keeps releasing new MacBook Pros for Stephen to talk about, and Federico has published a magnum opus on the state of the iPad and iOS 12.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Joost's High Score

Ticci and his Prizes

Membership - Relay FM

🚨🎟 Buy tickets to the Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show 🎟🚨

Apple Sends Press Invitations and Confirms June 3rd WWDC Keynote – MacStories

‎Timery for Toggl on the App Store

Review: Timery Improves Toggl Time Tracking in Every Way – 512 Pixels

Timery for Toggl: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Announcing Vignette — Liss is More

Analog(ue) #157: I Just Want People to Like My Stuff - Relay FM

Vignette: Easily Update Your Contact Photos Without Sacrificing Privacy – MacStories

Vignette Makes Updating Contact Photos Easy and Secure – 512 Pixels

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

Apple updates MacBook Pro processors and keyboard, extends Keyboard Service Program - Six Colors

Daring Fireball: Some Good Old-Fashioned Speed Bumps for the MacBook Pro Lineup, and a Tweak to the Butterfly Key Mechanism

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support

13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program - Apple Support

Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer – MacStories

Episode 112: Behind the Scenes of Federico’s iPad Story – AppStories

243: I Win Money Because It's Green May 15, 2019

Show notes

This week, Federico floats a conspiracy about iTunes, the crew check in on their 2019 predictions, and Myke makes a huge promise before Stephen shares about his Pixel 3a.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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New macOS 10.15 Music app code based on iTunes, not iOS - 9to5Mac

Powerbeats Pro Orders Begin Later This Month in UK, Germany, and France, More Countries to Follow in June - MacRumors

Apple's New Warren Buffett Game Pulled From App Store Outside of United States - MacRumors

Connected #219: Your Best Friend, Base64 - Relay FM

Anker’s latest dongle lets you use Lightning earbuds with USB-C devices - The Verge

Here Are the Green and Lavender Colors Rumored for 2019's iPhone XR - MacRumors

Adapt - Relay FM

Adapt #1: Custom Keyboards and the iPad Multitasking System - Relay FM

A Review of the iPhone XR: I’ve Made a Huge Mistake – 512 Pixels

Google Pixel 3A review: a $399 phone with a great camera - The Verge

Google Pixel 3a Impressions: Flips the Script! - MKBHD - YouTube

OnePlus 7 Pro Review: Silly Fast! - MKBHD - YouTube

Listen to The Vergecast live at Google I/O - The Verge

Nest Hub Max: hands-on with Google’s first smart display with a camera - The Verge

Google’s Nest changes risk making the smart home a little dumber - The Verge

242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism May 08, 2019

Show notes

Warren Buffett and Tim Cook star in a new iPhone game, Stephen and Myke tried the official Twitter app for a week and Federico is exporting his notes. Elsewhere, Mark Gurman has reported on iOS 13 and new versions of macOS and watchOS.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Samsung Electronics says no anticipated shipping date yet for Galaxy Fold - Reuters

Beats Powerbeats Pro hands-on and first impressions - 9to5Mac

Powerbeats Pro Review: 24 Hours Later - Vector - YouTube

Apple iPod Classic 1st & 2nd Gen Wired Remote Control Clip – Ebay

Reconsidering Evernote in 2019 – MacStories

Nuzzel

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

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

Some of Apple’s Forgotten iOS Apps – MacStories

Warren Buffett is the new face of Cherry Coke in China | Marketing Interactive

Bill Gates singing as Warren Buffett plays ukulele is the best thing you’ll see all day - MarketWatch

Apple WWDC 2019: iOS 13, macOS 10.15, watchOS 6, tvOS Features - Bloomberg

Upgrade #244: Push All the Sales Buttons - Relay FM

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

241: 123 Twitter Client Doesn't Work May 01, 2019

Show notes

Stephen returns order to the podcast after two weeks away, Myke reads some Hex color codes and Federico turns on his hype machine.

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iFixit pulls Galaxy Fold teardown at Samsung’s request - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Fold Review: We Gotta Talk! - MKBHD - YouTube

Oculus Quest | Oculus

Beats’ Powerbeats Pro earbuds will ship on May 10th for $250 - The Verge

Apple Special Event 2012 - EarPods Introduction - YouTube

The History of Aperture – MacStories

DVD Studio Pro - Wikipedia

Think Secret - Aperture future in question as Apple axes bulk of team – Web Archive

Migrate your Aperture libraries to Photos or Adobe Lightroom Classic - Apple Support

iPhoto for iOS Not Using Google Maps [Updated] – 512 Pixels

The rise of the nano-influencer: how brands are turning to common people | Richard Godwin | Opinion | The Guardian

Clip sharing with Overcast – Marco.org

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

Flag of Italy - Wikipedia

Reeder 4

A higher dimension of reading - Bionic Reading

240: I Got No Time for Automator Apr 24, 2019

Show notes

The European duo covers the latest in iPad keyboards (and DIY kickstands) before they consider the future of Mac automation and Shortcuts. At the end, Myke is sad about folding phones.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

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Backstage at the Keynote

Escape room - Wikipedia

🚨 Tickets for Connected LIVE at WWDC! 🚨

Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

Logitech Slim Folio Pro - Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11" & 12.9"

Amazon: Spigen U100 Universal Kickstand

Ticci's Kickstand Set Up

Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time coming to the Mac - 9to5Mac

What’s next? - All this

Samsung Galaxy Fold Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

THE FIRST Galaxy Fold - Casey Neistat - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Fold Unboxing: Magnets! - MKBHD - YouTube

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

This Was Supposed to Be a Samsung Galaxy Fold Video Review - WSJ

Samsung Galaxy Fold review: after the break - The Verge - YouTube

Samsung Delays Release of Galaxy Fold Smartphone - WSJ

Samsung retrieving all Galaxy Fold samples after defect reports - Reuters

Here's Why We Think Galaxy Folds Are Failing | iFixit

Daring Fireball: Know When to Fold ’Em

Kuo: Apple upgrading front camera in 2019 iPhones to 12 megapixels, ultra-wide lens 'inconspicuous' thanks to new coating - 9to5Mac

Huawei P30 Pro Impressions: The Ultimate Camera? - MKBHD - YouTube

Huawei P30 Pro hands-on: a photographic powerhouse - The Verge - YouTube

239: Pizza Trousers Apr 17, 2019

Show notes

This week, in the absence of adult supervision, Myke and Federico discuss their new favorite time zone app and consider some recent iOS 13 rumors before Ticci talks about what arrived in his mailbox.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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10 Years of MacStories – MacStories

Episode 107: Interview: Ten Years of MacStories with Federico Viticci – AppStories

CalZones Review – MacStories

‎CalZones on the App Store

Introducing CalZones: A Timezone Savvy Calendar - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Under the Radar #163: CalZones - Relay FM

Upgrade #241: The Tweaky Features - Relay FM

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

Apple planning Luna Display-like desktop extension feature for macOS 10.15, codenamed ‘Sidecar’ - 9to5Mac

Apple revamping Find My Friends & Find My iPhone in unified app, developing Tile-like personal item tracking - 9to5Mac

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

GitHub - louisdh/panelkit: A UI framework that enables panels on iOS.

Google adds translations to its iOS keyboard - The Verge

AbleNet Sidekick mouse adapter for iPad and iPhone - YouTube

AMAneo BTi - CSS MicroSystems

Logitech Slim Folio Pro - Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11" & 12.9" (3rd Gen)

Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

NOMAD® | Base Station Apple Watch Edition

NOMAD® | Rugged Case for AirPods

238: Weird Plex, But Okay Apr 10, 2019

Show notes

Federico has discovered something terrible about his childhood, Stephen had an accident and Myke wants a new TV. After all of that is taken care of, the trio talk about a new iPad case that uses the Magic Keyboard and using macOS as an iPad app.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
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🚨 Tickets for Connected LIVE at WWDC! 🚨

The Pen Addict #353: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2019 - Relay FM

Ungeniused #76: Three More Unusual Sports - Relay FM

Ferrero Rocher advertising: Ambrogio and the lady in yellow

Kate Matthews' Keeves Artwork

Apple motion coprocessors - Wikipedia

Amazon.com: Anker USB C to Lightning Cable [3ft Apple MFi Certified]

Most of Stephen's Apple Watch

Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support

Digital Foundry: the best 2019 4K TVs for HDR gaming • Eurogamer.net

LG releasing first 2019 OLED TVs gaining HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support next month - 9to5Mac

LG Electronics OLED65C9PUA C9 Series 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV (2019)

macOS 10.15 to include standalone media apps, splitting iTunes - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #240: Dance on the Grave of iTunes - Relay FM

OS X Mavericks: The Review – 512 Pixels

Touchtype Pro by Salman Sajid — Kickstarter

My New iPad Pro Keyboard: The Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case – MacStories

Klearlook Tablet & Cell Phone Stand – Amazon

Amazon.com: Incase Origami Workstation

Canopy – Studio Neat

Using a Mac from iOS, Part 2 – Luna Display and macOS as an App – MacStories

iPad Diaries: Using a Mac from iOS, Part 1 – Finder Folders, Siri Shortcuts, and App Windows with Keyboard Maestro – MacStories

237: All the Different Flavors of iCloud Apr 03, 2019

Show notes

AirPower is dead, Powerbeats Pro are here, Federico is having a good week on Twitter and iCloud Drive deserves some attention from Apple.

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🚨Tickets for Connected LIVE at WWDC! 🚨

Myke's picture from the balcony

iDownloadBlog Personally Attacks Federico

Tim Cook Thanks Federico

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Ticci and Tim!"

Apple Music, Exclusive Extras, and Merch – MacStories

Holiday — Share Your Gifts — Apple - YouTube

Billie Eilish | Store – Billie Eilish Official Store

Upgrade #239: Fighting Against the Laws of Physics - Relay FM

How the high-end 2019 iMac measures up to the iMac Pro | Macworld

Logitech Announces Smart Folio Pro Cases for Latest iPad Pros with Backlighting and Special Function Keys – MacStories

Jeeves and Wooster - Wikipedia

Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

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

Beats’ new Powerbeats Pro are AirPods that fit better in your ears - The Verge

Media Companies Take a Big Gamble on Apple - The New York Times

Figuring out Apple’s TV plans with Recode’s Peter Kafka — The Vergecast

California’s new online cancellation law benefits many disgruntled subscribers in other places, too | TechCrunch

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

‎iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store

On Backup.app – 512 Pixels

Path’s Dave Morin on Circa, Mailbox, and the Secret App He Invented to Talk to His Assistant - Vanity Fair

236: Rosencrantz Says Mar 27, 2019

Show notes

After announcing tickets for their live WWDC show and judging their predictions for Apple's media event and breaking a score between Stephen and Myke, the guys share their impressions of the new AirPods, Apple News+ and more.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code CONNECTED at checkout for 10% off.
Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘connected’.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

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🚨 Tickets for Connected LIVE at WWDC! 🚨

Connected #226: The Instagram Secret Society - Relay FM

With iOS 12.2, AT&T Customers Get ‘Upgraded’ to 5G E – 512 Pixels

How to Edit Photos on Your Phone: Apps and Presets - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

Mac Power Users #475: Something Smells Funny - Relay FM

Second Life: Rethinking Myself Through Exercise, Mindfulness, and Gratitude – MacStories

The Blue Tree - Wikipedia

New AirPods First Impressions: Wireless Magic – MacStories

Exclusive: First look at Apple's new AirPods-like ‘Powerbeats Pro’ truly wireless sport headphones - 9to5Mac

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

A Complete List of All the Magazines Available for Apple News+ in the U.S. (So Far) – MacStories

The Wall Street Journal Details Terms of Partnership with Apple for Apple News+ Service – MacStories

The danger of ‘I already pay for Apple News+’ | TechCrunch

Steve Troughton-Smith discovers leaks in Apple News+

Peter Berg's Twitter Thread on Apple Card

Introducing Apple Card — Coming Summer 2019 - YouTube

I Played Angry Birds in AR and Now I’m Addicted Again – Tom's Guide

Photo of Apple TV+ Stars

235: Stephen’s Hellish Nightmare of Dates Mar 19, 2019

Show notes

The boys take some time to mark National Ravioli Day, then dive into Apple's new iPads and iMacs before making predictions for the company's upcoming media event.

This episode of Connected is sponsored by:

eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.
Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off.
Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code CONNECTED at checkout for 10% off.

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Connected Merch on Cotton Bureau

Addressing Spotify’s Claims - Apple

Spotify responds to Apple, calling it a ‘monopolist’ - The Verge

Apple Announces New iPad Air, iPad mini – 512 Pixels

The 10.5-inch iPad Air and Fifth-Generation iPad mini: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

A12 Bionic in New iPad Paired With 3GB RAM, Clocks in at Same Speed as Latest iPhones - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #474: Using the iPad as a Laptop - Relay FM

2018 iPad review: Drawn on an iPad! And edited, composed, and designed... - YouTube

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

Apple Updates iMac Line With New CPU, GPU Options – 512 Pixels

The New 21.5 and 27-inch iMacs: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

Connected #215: Live from NYC: A Nightmare Level of Itching - Relay FM

Today is iMac day: Apple announces new models with faster processors and graphics - Six Colors

iMac Pro Updated With 256GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 64X Graphics Options - MacRumors

SDCC 2010: Marvel Studios Officially Announce Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner for THE AVENGERS | Collider

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