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The MacVoices Live! panel breaks down Apple's study on EU DMA impacts and why App Store pricing hasn't shifted as expected.  Chuck 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.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclev...

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...

This 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #4 features Norbert Frassa , Rosemary Orchard , Mike Schmitz , and Chuck Joiner sharing thoughtful tech gift ideas that range from a projection alarm clock, device decor, sleep tech, open-ear headsets, and much more. (Part 1)  In the  Take Control Books Black Friday sale, you can save 25% on all full-price titles. Or, save 50% on all ebooks, including upgrade...

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-price...

The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #3 brings together 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) 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] Holiday Gift Guide part two intro [0:40] Book nooks...

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...

Part 2 of our wide-ranging discussion with Glenn Fleishman covers maintaining Take Control books, the ripple effects of Liquid Glass, and why public betas shape perceptions. He digs into iOS safety features like Check In, iPadOS windowed apps, and the iPhone 17 Pro's camera vs. "Visual Intelligence." Glenn is skeptical of foldables, explains the Phone app on iPad/Mac, and shares his Six Colors col...

Author Glenn Fleishman takes on a variety of topics, including Apple's latest software changes, the evolution of Liquid Glass, and the expanding Take Control book series. He also addresses Apple's cross-platform consistency, iPadOS 26's multitasking success, and how public betas shape user opinion. Glenn explains how Take Control adapts to Apple's rapid updates while helping users rediscover essen...

The MacVoices Live! focuses on TikTok's new data-sharing policy, Elon Musk's full shift from Twitter to X, and Microsoft Teams' controversial employee-location feature. Chuck Joiner , Marty Jencius , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Eric Bolden , and  David Ginsburg also explore Tinder's facial-verification system, Meta's layoffs and AI focus, and Amazon's large workforce cuts. An in...

A lively MacVoices Live! panel debates GM's CarPlay removal—using a shaky Steve Jobs analogy—arguing the real motive is subscriptions and data. Chuck Joiner , Marty Jencius , Web Bixby , Jim Rea , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Eric Bolden , and  David Ginsburg contrast Toyota's deeper CarPlay/Maps EV integration and note renter demand, plus which brands still lack it. Also covered: Google Pixel 911 cal...

In the third and final part of our conversation about MailMaven , developers Scott Morrison , Scott Little , and Beth Wall  discuss the creation of  Joe Kissell 's Take Control of MailMaven , documentation, support, and pricing. They cover how the Take Control book complements built-in help, their quick responsiveness to user feedback, and ongoing feature development. The team also explain the 15-...