The Mac & Forth Show

It's another week where Mark from A Van Life Thing YouTube channel joins Alan , Steve , and Karl to dissect the week's Apple and Tech-related news. Apple has been told when it needs to comply with new EU laws regarding third-party app stores. Goldman Sachs has reportedly lost over £3 billion and now wants out of their deal with Apple. Apple reclaims the world's largest company with a market cap of...

This week Mark from A Van Life Thing YouTube channel joins Alan , Dean, and Karl as they comb through the week's Apple and tech-related news. The EU and UK Parliament both have something in store for Apple. Looks like not every Reddit Developer will be calling it a day soon. Your cloud storage is about to get a bit more expensive…like everything else. The ChatGPT App gets an update. Apple uses Twi...

This week GazMaz , from the MyMac Podcast , joins Alan , Dean, and Karl as they investigate the week's Apple and tech-related news. Apple releases a series of security updates. The visionOS SDK is now available to developers and Dean has been having a tinker. Apple.com domains have introduced passkey support. The Self-Service Repair program gets an expansion. The EU is passing more legislation. Re...

This week we turn our attention to the various software announcements from WWDC 23. Join Alan , Dean, Steve , and Karl for part two of what was revealed at WWDC. iOS17, iPadOS17, macOS, WatchOS, and TVOS all have some exciting updates on the way. We look through what has been announced and discovered, to see what Apple has in store for us when the new updates drop later this year. All this and sli...

Finally, Tim Cook took to the stage at WWDC and unveiled what Apple has been working on. Join Steve Durbin from Geekscorner ,   Alan , Dean, Steve , and Karl for part one of what was revealed at WWDC. This week we'll focus on the hardware and tackle the software next week. We get a new 15-inch MacBook Air, a new M2 chip, updates for the Studio, and, finally, the Mac Pro goes Apple Silicone. Then,...

With Apple's WWDC 2023 only a few days away Steve Durbin from Geekscorner , joins Alan , Dean, Steve , and Karl as they ponder what might be in store for us. Obviously new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and TVOS, what else? Might the mysterious VR headset make an appearance? A new 15-inch MacBook Air? The never spotted but often rumoured Apple Silicon Mac Pro? So many possibilities, and...

Join Alan , Dean, and Karl for this week's Mac & Forth episode as they discuss the recent Apple updates and news. They delve into the iPad's new but slightly incomplete Final Cut Pro and Pro Logic features, examine troublesome bugs like the Apple Watch's green tint, and debate over Apple's ban on AI like ChatGPT while simultaneously recruiting for their own AI. As the WWDC invites VR specialists a...

In this week's lively episode of the Mac & Forth Show Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Steve Durbin from Geekscorner , as he joins our tech trio of hosts - Alan , Steve , and Karl . Gear up for another fresh week of Apple and tech-related news. First up we have iOS 17's latest accessibility features set to transform user experience. Furthermore, we'll unpack Apple's exciting step into live musi...

This week Dean returns to join Alan , Steve , and Karl as they hack their way through the week's Apple and tech-related news. Well, hold on to your hats, folks, because Apple just dropped a jaw-dropping surprise! Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are making their grand entrance to some iPads. Cha-ching! Apple's latest earnings rolled in, and guess what? They didn't stink as much as some naysayers predic...

Another week has passed so Alan , Steve , and Karl return with their usual technology and Apple-related news. The NYPD plans to use AirTags to combat car theft. Apple and Google have collaborated to notify people if an unknown tracker is detected on them. Apple Savings is reportedly gaining popularity. Apple has dropped its lawsuit against a former employee. The ongoing issue of "Batterygate" cont...

This week Alan returns to join Dean , Steve , and Karl as they joyride through the week's Apple and tech-related news. Amazon accidentally announced the latest Beats Studio Buds. The UK blocks Microsoft from buying Activision. The UK Government will get new regulatory powers to keep big tech companies in check. Epic Games loses again. Spotify is still losing money. YouTube rolls out an update for...

On this week's show Dean , Steve , and Karl are joined by GazMaz from the MyMac Podcast . Apple dips into Savings, well, if you're in the US at least. Ransomware might be heading toward your Mac. HomePods can now listen out for smoke detector alarms. Apple and Google are not too happy with Amazon and more rumours surface regarding the fabled VR/AR headset. All this, and slightly more, on this week...

This week Dean returns and joins Alan , Steve , and Karl to mull over the week's Apple and tech-related news. Another series of Apple updates have been pushed plugging some more security holes and addressing bugs. Mac shipments have had a rather large drop in sales, but maybe that's not surprising. Apple is sued due to a chatbot. Just how safe are your passwords from A.I.? Google kills another ser...

Another week has passed so it is time for Alan , Steve , and Karl to return and discuss the week's Apple-related news. Plus, this week they are joined by another Steve , of Geeks Corner , for his debut on the M&F Show. WWCD has been announced. New updates are out. Apple releases the Classical Music App. Twitter is about to annoy legacy blue-tick users and how Steve Jobs saved an app we use every w...

This week Alan , Steve , and Karl are back to discuss the week's Apple and tech-related news. iOS16.4 RC is here, so hopefully next week the release versions will be available. UK phones are about to get an emergency test. Someone created an A.I. Steve Jobs. Apple TV+ gets 15 BAFTA nominations. Apple Music has an odd bug and Microsoft might be planning its own App Store on iPhone. All this, and sl...

This week Alan , Steve , Mark , and Karl return to cast their beady little eyes over the week's (or two) Apple and tech-related news. iPhone now comes in mellow yellow…so, yeah. Samsung is in trouble with their Moon shot? Ted is back. Apple is about to go classical. WhatsApp might be off and Outlook will be free. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode. CONTACT THE SHOW: We really woul...

This week Alan , Steve , and Karl are joined once again by Gaz from the MyMac Podcast. Together they leaf through the week's Apple and tech-related news. Karl also shares his recent discovery about what fellow cast members really think of certain subjects, that they have apparently held dear for ages…or have they? LastPass users might want to update their passwords. Apparently, Chrome will no long...

This week Alan , Dean , and Karl are back to discuss the recent Apple and tech-related news. Apple reveals a few new features coming to iOS 16.4. Bing is about to bring ChatGPT to your phone. Apple tries to boost Car Key adoption. Uber finally embraces Live Activities and Spotify if bringing an AI-powered DJ to your mobile device, fan-techie-tabulous mate…Let's rock! All this, and slightly more, o...

After their unplanned fortnight away Alan , Dean , Steve , and Karl are back to pour over the recent Apple and tech-related news. The new HomePod received muddled reviews, does no one know how to review audio anymore? Artificial intelligence is back in the news with ChatGPT, Google, and Bing, but what is Apple doing? Another round of updates are released and Ted Lasso season three is nearly ready...

Another round of updates has flown forth from Apple, so Alan , Steve , and Karl are joined by GazMaz from the mighty MyMac Podcast to pick their way through the releases. Plus, some more juicy rumours regarding Apple apparently imminent release of their AR/VR headset. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode. CONTACT THE SHOW: We really would appreciate it if you could take a few moment...

This week we have a full house as Alan , Dean , Steve , and Karl are joined by Mark to share their thoughts and opinions on this week's Apple-related news. New hardware from Apple as the M2 MacBook Pros, M2 Mac Mini and updated HomePods are announced. Apple is also about to make your old HomePod better. Twitter appears to have cut off third-party access and Stadia is no more.   All this, and sligh...

This week Dean , Steve , and Karl are back to share their thoughts and opinions on this week's Apple-related news. The iPhone turns sixteen and Safari turns twenty. Apple Maps allows businesses to update their info. Rumours abound for the 2024 iPhone model and the Mac Pro but are Apple betting the farm on their rumoured VR/AR headset at the expense of the rest of this year's lineup? All this, and...

Happy New Year! Alan , Dean , Steve , and Karl are back to their usual format as they review the week's Apple-related news. Apple is raising its prices to replace your phone battery. Apple Books introduces AI narration and it sounds pretty darn good. Qi2 Wireless charging copies MagSafe plus Fortnite 'might' be returning to iOS this year. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode. CONTAC...

No Raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens here, but Alan , Dean , Steve , Mark , Guy , GazMaz and Karl do list their favourite tech-related things from 2022. All recorded separately they share their thoughts and opinions on the things that impressed them the most this year. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode. CONTACT THE SHOW: We really would appreciate it if you could take a f...

We know your burning question, what does the M&F crew plan to watch over Christmas? This week Alan , Steve , Mark and Karl are joined by the show's former news-round-up lady herself, Missy ! They share what they have lined up to stream, including some classics and some surprises. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode. CONTACT THE SHOW: We really would appreciate it if you could take...