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The increase in Apple-themed impersonation scams, CNN’s withdrawal from Apple News and shifting news-subscription models, and new CarPlay widget capabilities in iOS 26 are discussed by Chuck Joiner , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Eric Bolden , Jim Rea , Web Bixby , and David Ginsburg . They share personal experiences with phishing, explore the evolving media landscape, and consider how...

In the second part of the fifth installment of the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide, David Ginsburg , Wally Cherwinski , and Chuck Joiner highlight a 4K portable monitor and stand, AirPods safety straps, compression and neoprene travel socks, rechargeable motion-sensor lighting, a compact USB microphone, and smart-home hardware buttons. Practical travel gear, audio upgrades, and smart lighting to...

The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 Part 1 continues as the panel of David Ginsburg , Wally Cherwinski , and Chuck Joiner shares practical tech ideas for Apple users, from at USB hub and a USB-C charger to a MagSafe camera grip and a portable monitor. They also explain how to get great deals through Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store while trading stories about hubs, mice, and multi-display...

Our conversation with   Dan Jaenicke , Director of B2B Strategy for MacPaw , starts out with how CleanMyMac for Business is evolving to serve SMB and enterprise customers. Dan discusses patch and policy management, security and compliance challenges, fast deployment with tools like Jamf, preserving a friendly Mac-native interface, and how customer feedback and a new Mac admin survey are shaping th...

The news of AI voice cloning by Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey met with a mixture of weighing legacy, ownership rights, estates, and the risk of deepfake fraud using celebrities and even podcasters. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Dave Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby , and Jim Rea debate legal guardrails, fair use, and how cheap tools empower s...

The MacVoices Live! panel breaks down Apple’s study on EU DMA impacts and why App Store pricing hasn’t shifted as expected. huck Joiner , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Eric Bolden , David Ginsburg , Mark Fuccio , Web Bixby , and Jim Rea also explore reports that Tesla may add CarPlay, and what that means for Rivian, GM, and the EV market.  This edition of MacVoices is suppo...

Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry look at a report that stated that  Apple TV now has the highest average IMDb scores among streamers, validating its “quality over quantity” strategy.. They look at whether that is adequate to grow the service, and the “visibility” of Apple TV. The conversation includes Apple’s shifting live-sports presence, from MLB’s new rights deals to Apple’s costly early exit f...

Chuck delivers the November 2025 update, highlighting ongoing Holiday Gift Guides, extra episodes in the feed, and an upcoming discussion on AI with a user group. He explains the push for shorter, more focused shows and promotes the MacVoices Flipboard magazines and how-to content, as well as the monthly Support Report.  Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] November Update Introduction [0:38] Holiday Gift...

The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #4 continues in Part 2 with Norbert Frassa , Rosemary Orchard , Mike Schmitz , and Chuck Joiner sharing standout tech picks. Highlights include gear for iPhone photography, an overhead camera, an automation pick, protective AirPods cases, audio gear, and an AI-focused book recommendation.   In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price...

Norbert Frassa: Mesqool Projection Alarm Clock https://amzn.to/48D3IJi Shokz OpenMeet UC https://amzn.to/4pyj47A Rosemary Orchard: Festivas App https://mac.festivitas.app Satechi OntheGo USB-C Lanyard Cable, 60W Fast Charging, 480Mbps Data Transfer, Built-in Crossbody Strap https://amzn.to/48iBcLQ Mike Schmitz: Soundcore Sleep A20 by Anker Sleep Earbuds, 30dB High-Frequency Noise Reduction, Small...

The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #3 continues in Part 2 with standout picks from Jill McKinley , Joe Kissell , Brett Terpstra , and Chuck Joiner that include cold-weather car gear, compact wireless microphones, iPhone phone cases, powerful charging gear, organization tools, speakers, and a timely tech-culture book. (Part 2)  In the Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-pric...

The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 brings togethe Jill McKinley , Joe Kissell , Brett Terpstra , and Chuck Joiner to share practical and quirky gift picks. Recommendations range from massage balls and USB-C cable testers to bidets, Matter-compatible smart plugs, lights, multi-tools, pry bars, and more. (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark . What happens before...

The MacVoices Live! panel breaks down rumors surrounding Tim Cook’s possible retirement and what Apple’s succession planning may look like. Chuck Joiner , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Eric Bolden , David Ginsburg , Mark Fuccio , Web Bixby , and Jim Rea explore Apple’s potential revenue tied to WeChat, the complexities of China’s app ecosystem, and new App Store guideline u...

The discussion opens with a public service warning about the latest fire-related product recall and how refunds are being handled. Chuck Joiner , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Eric Bolden , David Ginsburg , Mark Fuccio , Web Bixby , and Jim Rea then shift on Massimo’s legal battle with Apple over Apple Watch health-sensor patents, the size and strategy of Massimo’s business...

This discussion centers on Affinity going free under Canva, a move seen as a direct challenge to Adobe's subscription model. Chuck Joiner , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden , and Jeff Gamet also cover Pantone's new AI tool for generating color palettes, Tinder's controversial attempt to access users' camera rolls for better matching, and Microsoft's decision to use influencers...

The second part of  2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #2 features more product picks both useful and off-beat from  Jeff Gamet ,  ”Pilot Pete ”   Harmon , and  Chuck Joiner . (Part 2) http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23219.mp3 Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https:/ /incogni.com/chuck Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Ho...

The second edition of the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide  features both tech and lifestyle picks from Jeff Gamet , ”Pilot Pete” Harmon , and Chuck Joiner . (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch , our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:0...

The reports that Apple may pay nearly $1 billion to license Google’s Gemini AI for Siri are examined, debating privacy, accuracy, and long-term AI strategy. Chuck Joiner , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Marty Jencius , David Ginsburg , Eric Bolden,   Jeff Gamet , and  Mark Fuccio then rave about the new Apple TV sci-fi series Pluribus and other standout shows, before turning to disturbing revelations th...

The MacVoices Live! panel digs into Apple’s new iPhone Pocket accessory, debating its price, purpose, and whether it’s aimed at non-US markets. Chuck Joiner , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Marty Jencius , Eric Bolden , Jeff Gamet , and Mark Fuccio also examine reported shortages of HomePod mini units at major retailers, asking if it signals a refresh, new colors, or just supply quirks before the holida...

The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide continues with travel tech, accessories, and creative picks from Marty Jencius , Michael D.J. Eisenberg , and Patrice Brend'amour . Recommendations include USB-C hubs, books for aviation fans, AirPods upgrades, Lego’s new Star Trek piece, drive docks, and webcams.  Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Gift Guide Part Two Intro [0:36] Reviewing Picks So Far [1:40] USB-...

The panel of Chuck Joiner , Marty Jencius , Michael D.J. Eisenberg , and Patrice Brend'amour kicks off the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide series with practical, travel-friendly, and tech-savvy picks. From MagSafe wallets and AirTag-friendly money clips to AI development tools, travel routers, power banks, and portable speakers, each round offers creative and useful gift ideas for Apple users and frequent...

The MacVoices Live! panel debates Coca-Cola’s new AI-generated holiday ads, whether the approach undermines emotion-driven seasonal marketing, and how brands use AI to shorten production timelines. David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , Chuck Joiner , Norbert Frassa , and Kelly Guimont also explore the growing influence of prediction markets, concer...

Apple’s EU lobbying spend sparks panel debate before David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , Chuck Joiner , Norbert Frassa , and Kelly Guimont turn to a bizarre case of stolen trade secrets being publicly presented. The discussion then shifts to Canva making the Affinity suite free, what that means for Adobe’s dominance, long-term subscription concer...

Charlotte and Chuck rave about AirPods Pro 3 for travel and TV watching, then dig into the latest season of The Morning Show , Jennifer Garner’s returning thriller, and breakout drama Pluribus that briefly knocked Apple’s services offline. They debate whether Apple TV should add an ad-supported tier, plug Charlotte’s Streaming Wars book, and share recent picks like Slow Horses and Invasion .  Show...

The MacVoices Live! panel reacts to Apple’s new web-based App Store, praising easier discovery—especially for visionOS/Vision Pro apps. Then Jamf’s plan to go private sparks a deep dive into the volatile Apple MDM market (Jamf, Kanji, Mosyle, Intune) and rising security/compliance needs even for small teams. David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet , Ch...