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Connected

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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

411: on my phone ;) 17.08.2022

The guys react to their original iPhone App Store purchases after discussing Stephen's M2 MacBook Air review, Federico's feelings about the betas and Myke's love of transparent objects.

410: For Years We Forgot to Put the Percentage There 10.08.2022

Stephen and Myke revisit sleep tracking and discuss the original iPad Keyboard Dock. They also cover changes in iOS 16 Beta 5, the Opal C1 webcam and Amazon's purchase of iRobot.

409: We're Were We Are Where 04.08.2022

Stephen plays the Bad Cop. Federico doesn't know anybody named Tony. Myke has some questions. Apple has an iPadOS problem.

408: Oh! Tim Cook is in Here, Too! 27.07.2022

This week, the guys tour some old Apple Stores, alter some AirPods and think about tracking their sleep.

407: A Computer Desk With a Bed on Top 20.07.2022

Roses are red, Myke's MacBook Air is blue He and Stephen discuss Apple Arcade, Apple TV, YouTube and betas, too.

406: The iPhone is Touching You Back 14.07.2022

M2 MacBook Air reviews are out, as are the 2022 Public Betas. This week, the guys explore both. Myke then pits Stephen, Federico and The Passionate Ones against each other.

405: A Calendar Called "Secrets" 06.07.2022

Federico has a review ahead of him, Stephen has launched a Kickstarter and Myke has returned to his role as Quizmaster.

404: The Non 27.06.2022

After handling some haunting follow-up, Myke, Federico and Stephen rank every iPhone ever.

403: He Can't Stop Merging 22.06.2022

There are new betas, new chargers and new versions of iWork apps out this week. Beyond covering those items, the guys talk about WeatherKit and calculate updated Hackett Numbers.

402: I'm Starting to Have That Feeling Again 15.06.2022

Federico and Stephen explore the new Books UI and some MacBook rumors, before celebrating the return of Clarus the Dogcow. Then, a discussion of Stage Manager's system requirements and a possible way forward for non-M1 iPads and how Apple could approach future WWDC keynotes.

401: Mouth Bells 08.06.2022

WWDC22 is underway. Now it's time to see how well Federico, Myke and Stephen did at predicting what would be announced.

400: The Rickies (WWDC 2022) 01.06.2022

WWDC 2022 is just around the corner, and the guys have come prepared with a series of Picks, Risky Picks and Flexies.

399: Never Deal Abadhand 25.05.2022

This week, a look back at macOS Monterey, a conversation about Apple's supply chain issues and the news that two out of three Connected hosts will be at WWDC.

398: Moon is not a Number 18.05.2022

This week, Stephen did something out of the ordinary, Myke tries to explain Apple Watch faces and Federico learns about Margherita pizza.

397: Tier of Shame 11.05.2022

To mark the death of the iPod touch, the guys gather around a shared browser window and rank iPods. Also on the docket: iPadOS 15, iPhone repairs and Jony Ive's pen.

396: The Royal Nobody 04.05.2022

Apple has shared more details about its live WWDC event next month and 1Password 8 has arrived on the Mac. After those topics, the guys perform an exit interview for iOS 15.

395: The Sand Bucket Challenge 27.04.2022

This week, the guys revisit Apple Watch charging and trading in devices before jumping into Apple's new Self Service Repair program and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.

394: At the Intersection of This and This 20.04.2022

This week on the show, Myke is having a bad time, Stephen wants to meet a robot and Federico has an exciting new trail to blaze.

393: Roast my Desk 13.04.2022

Stephen, Myke and Federico all have desks, and they all have opinions. Today, those things collide.

392: That Looming Threat of an Identity Crisis 06.04.2022

Some much-loved follow-up is discussed, as are the WWDC 2022 and Automation April announcements. Then, 2017's Mac Roundtable is revisited and the guys design some new AirPods for Apple.

391: The Pleasure Stops Here 30.03.2022

This week: clarification about Apple charging more for specific colors on their products, Markdown in Google Docs, the death of Touch ID and a fresh start for the Bill of Rickies.

390: The Permanence of Objects 23.03.2022

Myke has questions about the Mac Studio, Federico was right about Workflow and Stephen has some suggestions for the Bill of Rickies.

389: There's No Shoe Here 17.03.2022

After discussing the new features enabled by iOS 15.4, the Europeans tackle the questions raised by Federico's iPad Air review, what Apple's 'Studio' brand could extend to, and hands-on impressions of the Steam Deck.

388: I'm a Creative Fountain 09.03.2022

Apple has announced updates to the iPad Air and several iPhones, then launched an entirely new desktop Mac with an accompanying display. As a result, a new Keynote Chairman must be named.

387: The Rickies (March 2022) 02.03.2022

Apple is holding an event on March 8, so the guys have scrambled to put together a list of top-tier picks for this edition of the Keynote Rickies.

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