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Eric Bolden and Marty Jencius of Vision ProFiles and host  Chuck Joiner take on the topic of entertainment on the Apple Vision Pro. Classifying entertainment experiences into passive (movies) vs.interactive (games), we consider what works best for which audiences, consider the educational aspects of AVP entertainment and the ability to personalize viewing environments. (Part 1)  Better Help This e...

The MacVoices Live! panel concludes the discussion of Apple's Glowtime event and the product announcements with a deep dive into Apple Intelligence expectations, environmental concerns, and use cases. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby , and Patrice   Brend'amour  also discuss the live events of the past vs. the pre-rec...

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby , and  Patrice Brend'amour turn their attention to the iPhone 16 portion of Apple's Glowtime event, who will be upgrading and who will be waiting. New camera features, storage options and of course, iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Mac all affected the decision-making process. The panel the...

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg , Ben Roethig ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Web Bixby , and  Patrice Brend'amour   continue the discussion of Apple's Glowtime event by finishing up on the Apple Watch before moving on to the new Apple AirPod models and how they change the product line-up. The implications of the new hearing aid feature and Apple'...

A bonus-sized MacVoices Live! panel assembled to discuss Apple's Glowtime event, the announcements, and who is buying what. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg , Ben Roethig ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Eric Bolden ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Jim Rea ,  Web Bixby , and  Patrice Brend'amour start with the Apple Watch announcements. They outline their purchase decisions while clarifying confusion on...

In another catch-up with a company we met at NAB show, Abe Feinberg , Co-Founder and CEO of  The Prismatic Company , gives us an update on their LightWeave series of apps that can help you build and update quality video content at scale. Abe talks about the betas that are available by request, their upcoming visit to IBC, and how their text-to-video engine creates from the very first sentence.  To...

The second part of our conversation with  Joe Kissell , who's newest book is  Take Control of Sequoia , shifts to his assessments of Apple Intelligence in the upcoming macOS, as well as some thoughts on the general state of large language models and their uses. Joe draws on some personal examples as he analyzes what Apple Intelligence may mean for all of us.  1Password Extended Access Management T...

Joe Kissell helps you get ready to take advantage of macOS Sequoia when it becomes available, doing the work of figuring out what is new so you don't have to. In this discussion and in the new book, Take Control of Sequoia , Joe shares his impressions of some of the more reported-on features, and why every user will have to evaluate how they fit into their own workflows. (Part 1)  Today's edition...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Marty Jencius ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , and  Web Bixby  discuss how smart watch use has spread, with the Apple Watch leading the pack. The panel debates the implications of Meta apparently throwing in the towel on competing with the Apple Vision Pro, and the wisdom of Microsoft sending its recall feature out to testers again. Threads...

Terri Morgan, Co-Founder and Principle Designer and  Chris Demiris , Co-Founder and Principal Engineer of Luma Touch are back to discuss two new features to LumaFusion : Speed Ramping and Enhance Keyframing. They explain why speed ramping was their most requested feature, and how they have improved the process of keyframing. The discussion also touches on grids, an adjustable user interface, integ...

The MacVoices Live! panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Marty Jencius ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , and  Web Bixby discuss the implications of Apple CFO Luca Maestri's departure and what, if anything, it means for the company. Then, a debate ensues over an article claiming that Apple podcasts are loosing market share to YouTube and Spotify, The differences betwee...

Charlotte Henry and  Chuck Joiner  discuss the anticipated return of "Ted Lasso" and the implications of confirmed cast members, alongside the uncertainty of Jason Sudeikis's role. The hosts also delve into other Apple TV+ content, praising "Dark Matter" as one of Chuck's new favorites and highlighting the upcoming return of "Slow Horses," a show Charlotte and Chuck can agree on. The show conclude...

The MacVoices Update for 2024-08 includes information on some of the schedule disruptions for MacVoices Live! in August, and covers a new partnership between MacVoices and another podcast. One last teaser before something new and this month's Support Report are all included.  Show Notes: Links: Vision ProFiles Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.com/macvoices  ...

Epic Games' recent grant to support alternative app stores in the EU raises question of self-interest, conflicts of interest, or whether this represents a genuine push for innovation. Chuck   Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Web Bixby  look at a laughable claim by Google comparing their user privacy focus with Apple's consider the...

Chuck   Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Web Bixby  look at a laughable claim by Google comparing their user privacy focus with Apple's. There seems to be a bit of a backlash against AI, based on Procreate's rejection of AI in favor of traditional art and Halide's new app on raw photography without the benefit of on-iPhone process...

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the web accessibility for Apple Podcasts, which enhances distribution for creators. We also explore enhancements to the Apple Sports app, now featuring NFL and college football scores with a focus on user experience through a cleaner interface and reduced advertisements. Lastly, Chuck   Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Re...

Charlotte Henry of The Addition joins us to explain how the iPhone will soon play a critical role in English football (soccer for those of us in the U.S.). Not only could that role affect the experience of those attending, but also of the game itself from a officiating perspective. All that from the same device that you carry in your pocket every day. Charlotte tells us why she is still amazed by...

Did you know that Microsoft knows about software vulnerabilities in their Mac software and decided not to patch them?  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea , Mark Fuccio and  Web Bixby talk about how some are locked in to Office365 in spite of the risks. The panel also looks at Apple's decision to scale back screen recording notifications in the upco...

In a short MacVoices Briefing, Chuck relates how the small investment in a screen protector saved him from a costly iPhone screen repair, and why you should consider on for at least your phone and Apple Watch.  Show Notes: Links: amFilm Easiest Installation OneTouch for iPhone 15 Pro Max Screen Protector 2 Pack - Liquid Tempered Glass Screen Protector Compatible for Apple Watch Full Coverage Suppo...

Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Jim Rea , Web Bixby , and Eric Bolden  put cybersecurity first in a discussion about why a surprisingly high percentage of those warned of password vulnerabilities simply ignore the notice, or are unaware of what to do. They also look at a hacker who demonstrated a laughable lack of judgement, and one company's n...

The MacVoices Live! panel revisit the question of Samsung's "imitation" of Apple's designs with a surprise entry into the discussion. The also consider Tim Sweeney's latest attack on Apple and why it hurts his credibility, and a data breach of nearly three billion (with a "B") individuals information.  Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Jim Rea ,...

At the start of this MacVoices Live! session we pay tribute to Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, discussing her pivotal role in shaping online media. Then, Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Jim Rea , Web Bixby , and Eric Bolden then shift to a report on trends in iPad sales indicating a rise in demand for the higher-end iPad Pro at the expen...

Chuck Joiner , David Ginsburg , Marty Jencius , Brian Flanigan-Arthurs , Jeff Gamet , Jim Rea , Web Bixby , and Eric Bolden  go in deep on a new J.D. Power on customer satisfaction the their in-car entertainment options. While CarPlay got CarPlay is still at the top of the heap, and the options developed by the auto manufactures are at the bottom. So why are some, notably GM, refusing to include C...

The conversation about software subscriptions with  Jeff Gamet ,  Dave Ginsburg , and  Patrice Brend'amour  on The Mac Show on  The British Tech Network with an analysis of application usage and subscriptions on iOS vs. macOS. Alternatives to subscription software are considered including open-source software and Setapp 's model for app access, and the option of micropayments.  MacVoices is sponso...

In the first part of a cross-post from  The Mac Show on  The British Tech Network ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Dave Ginsburg , and  Patrice Brend'amour discuss the shift from one-time purchases to subscription software models, examining both the benefits and challenges this brings for developers and users alike. Predictable revenue streams that subscriptions offer developers for continuous improvements are we...