Connected

2021 is over, but we've got one last episode before the year ends for good. Let Federico, Myke and Stephen guide you through the last 12 months of Apple-focused tech news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days. No credit card required. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Setapp: More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. All Topics Archive - 2021 - Apple Connected Archives - Relay FM Upgrade Archives - Relay FM Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple - Apple iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature 'Thinner' Notch, Overall Design to Remain Unchanged - MacRumors New iPad mini features: 8.4-inch display, smaller bezels - 9to5Mac 2001 Revisited: Macworld San Francisco – 512 Pixels The Ticci Scale Apple Releases Betas with Face ID Plus Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking, App Tracking Transparency, and Other New Features - MacStories Maps Adds Accident, Hazard, and Speed Check Reporting Using the iPhone, CarPlay, and Siri to the iOS 14.5 Beta - MacStories Test Driving a Wireless CarPlay Adapter - 512 Pixels on YouTube iOS and iPadOS 14.5 Betas Let Users Pick The Default Streaming Music Service Used by Siri - MacStories Emojipedia Previews the Emoji Included in the Second Beta of iOS and iPadOS 14.5 - MacStories Everything New in iOS 14.5 Beta 2: New AirPods Max Emoji, Green Tint Fix, iPad Security and More - MacRumors Apple May Launch 7-Inch Foldable iPhone With Apple Pencil Support in 2023 - MacRumors Oppo Find N Impressions: The Best Folding Phone?! - MKBHD on YouTube Apple launches ‘For All Mankind’ podcast – Six Colors Liftoff #143: The Perseverance Landing and "For All Mankind" with Ron Moore - Relay FM [Update: Pulled from App Store] Apple retires Music Memos app for iOS, suggests Voice Memos instead - 9to5Mac Kuo: iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More - MacRumors Kuo: New form factor MacBook Pro to feature HDMI port and SD card slot - 9to5Mac Apple Has Apparently Pulled the Plug on the iMac Pro - MacStories Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories Apple adopting the word 'follow' for podcasts as users associate 'subscribe' with paid content - 9to5Mac Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format - Apple Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program expands globally - Apple Twenty Years Ago Today, Apple Shipped Mac OS X – 512 Pixels Apple Arcade expands its award-winning catalog to more than 180 games - Apple Apple leads the next chapter of podcasting with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions - Apple Apple introduces AirTag - Apple Apple unveils the next generation of Apple TV 4K - Apple Apple introduces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple - Apple Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M1 chip and stunning Liquid Retina XDR display - Apple iMac features all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and 4.5K Retina display - Apple How do I connect my bike with the Apple Find My network? : Support iOS 14.5 offers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, diverse Siri voices, and more - Apple I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | WIRED Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge Epic Versus Apple: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Apple Hires Cisco's Stella Low As New Communications Boss Deezer's New HomePod Integration Supports Hi-Res Audio Playback - MacStories Apple Announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Playback for Apple Music Subscribers Coming in June - MacStories M1 iMac Review Roundup - MacStories Comparing the M1 iMac to the G3 - 512 Pixels on YouTube Myke Hurley on Instagram: “My first pre-release Apple review hardware!!" iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories Apple Announces SignTime and Many Other Accessibility Features Coming to Its Products - MacStories Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch (Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 and later only) - Apple Support Apple Introduces Affiliate Program for Podcasts Subscriptions - MacStories iOS and iPadOS 14.6 Released with Apple Card Family, Podcasts Subscriptions, Updates to AirTags and Find My, and More - MacStories A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories WWDC 2021: Announcements – iOS 15, macOS Monterey, and More Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter - The Verge Apple argues against sideloading iPhone apps as regulatory pressure mounts - The Verge Apple scores 35 Emmy nominations, including 20 for hit series “Ted Lasso” - Apple The Obsidian iOS App is Now Available – The Sweet Setup Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "iPhone 13 dummies ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/A0mjShgSTX" / Twitter My First Kickstarter: The 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar – 512 Pixels Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic - Apple Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services - AppStories Apple, US developers agree to App Store updates - Apple Emojipedia Joins Zedge YouTube brings picture-in-picture to iOS users - The Verge Federico Viticci on Twitter: "We did it everyone!" Vidit Bhargava on Twitter: "This is what I want from Safari in iOS 15 on the iPhone" Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features - 9to5Mac Kuo: iPhone 13 to support LEO satellite communication, allowing users to make phone calls and send texts without cell signal - 9to5Mac Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments - WSJ Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation - Apple (UK) Apple Events - September 2021 - Apple Apple’s “Ted Lasso” scores history-making win for Outstanding Comedy Series - Apple iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive is now designing expensive things for Ferrari, too - The Verge Apple Watch Series 7 orders start Friday, October 8 - Apple Apple introduces the Apple Music Voice Plan - Apple Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold and expressive colors - Apple Introducing the next generation of AirPods - Apple Apple unveils game-changing MacBook Pro - Apple Connected #366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10 - Relay FM Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect - The New York Times macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories Christian Selig on Twitter: "Thanks y'all was pretty unanimous" HomePod mini is available in bold new colors starting today - Apple Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge Connected #373: ★★★★★: How Dare You?! - Relay FM Twitter Blue subscription now rolling out in US with undo button, custom app icons, more - 9to5Mac Apple debuts new original podcast, the true crime series 'Hooked' - 9to5Mac Apple Announces Self Service Repair Program That Will Provide Customers With Access to Tools, Parts, and Manuals - MacStories Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware - Apple iOS 15.2 Beta 2 Adds Macro Mode Toggle in Camera App on iPhone 13 Pro - MacRumors Tidal launches new free tier, direct-to-artist payments, more - 9to5Mac You Can Now Find the Lyrics to Your Favorite Songs in Spotify. Here’s How. — Spotify Apple ordered to comply with court’s decision over in-app payments in Epic Games case | TechCrunch Apple Still Developing AirPower-Like Charger, Also Exploring Long-Range Wireless Charging - MacRumors Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors MacStories Selects 2021: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories Apple Wins Stay in Epic Case, Won't Have to Implement App Store Changes Tomorrow - MacRumors Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Secretly' Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016 - MacRumors Apple Delays Corporate Return to Offices Indefinitely - MacRumors

It's time for our annual Christmas gift exchange round-robin, and then the boys get down to business with some competitive picks about what will happen in 2022. All that's followed by a game of 20 Questions, with the questions supplied by listeners! This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PCalc: A very full-featured calculator app. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc, John Voorhees, and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected+: More content, more japes, more fewer ads. Submit Feedback The Pickies Charter

Myke has returned from vacation, armed with follow-up and listener questions. Meanwhile, Federico wanted the group to share some life lessons and Stephen has posted a video of the PodCabin. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Mack Weldon: Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. StoryWorth: A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. CleanShot X for Mac MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple A Little Less Sad – 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: The $64,000 Question Apple adds nine new Scotland and Iceland aerials to Apple TV screensaver lineup - 9to5Mac Aerial - A free and open-source Mac Screen Saver MacStories Selects 2021: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories The MacStories Selects 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories The 2021 MacStories Selects Awards – AppStories Give the Gift of Relay FM My NEW Podcast Studio (Full Tour!) - 512 Pixels - YouTube Hide or show likes & saved playlists - YouTube Help Hotel Ad - SNL - YouTube My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels - YouTube The Prompt #1: You’re Thinking of Pitchforks - Relay FM

Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the future of Craft and note-taking apps in general. The next wave of Apple silicon Macs is also discussed, as are vintage products the company should bring back with a modern twist. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. macOS Monterey 12.1 Fixes Major Tap to Click, YouTube HDR, and Charging Bugs - MacRumors Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 to Developers - MacRumors Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors Ungeniused - Relay FM Virtual Boy - Wikipedia Frederico Christmas Trees | Utah Lord Arse! 🕹️ on Twitter: "Is there anything sexier than Bill Gates lying seductively atop a desk?" Stephen GatesProvided by Justin Hamilton in the Relay FM Membership Discord Rockbox - Free Music Player Firmware 2.0 - Craft update Craft Developer Platform Introduction - Craft X Documentation Obsidian In Depth: Core Plugins (Part 2) - AppStories Sublime Text The State of External Retina Displays, [Almost] 2022 Edition — Liss is More The Case for a 5K Thunderbolt Display – 512 Pixels

Myke is on vacation, so Federico and Stephen are finally free to talk about the Mac and AirPower. Then, a Q&A session for the ages. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Wera 05074770001 Torque Wrench: Amazon.com Give the Gift of Relay FM Apple Still Developing AirPower-Like Charger, Also Exploring Long-Range Wireless Charging - MacRumors Apple Still Working on AirPower-Like Charger, Also Long-Range Wireless Charging and Reverse Charging - MacRumors 3-in-1 Boost Charge Pro Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe | Belkin Big Apple Buddy MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple Material Dock – Studio Neat Car Vent Mount PRO with MagSafe for iPhone | Belkin Amazon.com: Spigen OneTap Pro Designed for Magsafe Fast Wireless Car Charger Mount (Magnetically Levitate & Fast Charge iPhone 13,12 Models Even The Max Model) The Curious Case of Apple's Missing App Integrations for Shortcuts - MacStories Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStoriesFederico's original review of Workflows, from way back in 2014. Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac folivora.ai - BetterTouchTool Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM A Look at BTT's Notch Bar Keyboard Maestro 10.0.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM CleanShot X for Mac How to Batch Convert Shortcuts for Use Throughout Monterey and with Other Automation Apps - MacStories GB Operator Remaster - Relay FM Downstream - Relay FM The Voices of macOS - YouTube

Federico and Myke are joined by alternating members of the Hackett family. Beats are reviewed and thanks are given. (Please rate and review the show.) This episode of Connected is sponsored by: StoryWorth: A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Guest Starring: Merri Hackett Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Wiha Screwdrivers iMessage Reactions Will No Longer Annoy Android Users Thanks to Emoji Change - MacRumors Connected #366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10 - Relay FM You Can Now Find the Lyrics to Your Favorite Songs in Spotify. Here’s How. — Spotify Tidal launches new free tier, direct-to-artist payments, more - 9to5Mac Beats Fit Pro Powerbeats Pro Apple AirPod lodged in man's esophagus after swallowed while asleep – USA Today Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways | Android Central Amazon.com: Blu Tack Original Adhesive Putty (4 Pack) Connected #268: Executive Spaghetti - Relay FM Beats Studio Buds New Apple Podcasts Rating Prompt Artificially Boosts App Store Score - MacRumors Apple just provided the perfect example of why you can’t trust App Store review scores - The Verge The Prompt - Relay FM Ratings and Reviews - Apple Developer Under the Radar #228: Ask For Money - Relay FM

There's a new version of iOS 15 right around the corner, Apple has announced a new self-service repair program and Twitter is up to ... stuff. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle. Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 3 months. No credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. iOS 15.2 Beta 2 Adds Macro Mode Toggle in Camera App on iPhone 13 Pro - MacRumors Everything New in iOS 15.2 Beta 3: Macro Mode Updates, iCloud Private Relay Tweaks and More - MacRumors HYPER Announces new Notebook Dock – 512 Pixels WhatsApp Working on App for iPadOS and macOS Using Mac Catalyst - MacRumors WABetaInfo Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple JerryRigEverything - YouTube Twitter makes big changes for devs as it eyes decentralized future - The Verge Build what’s next with the new Twitter Developer Platform – Twitter Twitter Developer Platform Roadmap | Trello Tweetbot 6.6 Gets Support for Creating Polls, Limiting Who Can Reply to Tweets - MacStories Twitter Blue subscription now rolling out in US with undo button, custom app icons, more - 9to5Mac Twitter Blue Features iPad mini Review: Small Wonder - MacStories The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups – AppStories Apple says the iPad Mini’s jelly scrolling isn’t a problem that needs to be fixed - The Verge Remaster - Relay FM

Everyone is bad at setting up their iPhones. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Mack Weldon: Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp: More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. MagTricky Stephen Hackett on Twitter: orange Rogue Amoeba | Installing ACE on MacOS 11 (Big Sur) and MacOS 12 (Monterey) Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Coming from iPadOS, it really is too bad how slow and unfinished the Shortcuts app for Monterey is..." Connected #355: Roast my Menu Bar - Relay FM Connected #358: Roast my Dock - Relay FM Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups – AppStories Federico's 'Main' Home Screen Federico's Additional Home Screens ‎Remind Me Faster on the App Store Remind Me Faster - Club MacStories ‎Marvis Pro on the App Store Stephen's Home Screens Myke's Home Screens

The guys are joined by One True John to talk about life midway through the Apple silicon transition, how Shortcuts for the Mac is shaping up and how our moms feel about our media appearances. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: StoryWorth: A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. MagTricky Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge Apple's Former Design Chief Jony Ive to Speak at WIRED Event Next Week - MacRumors 2021 MacBook Pro Teardown: A Glimpse at a Better Timeline | iFixit News Pokémon Center x Grado - The Workbench | Grado Labs Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect - The New York Times Two Months with Apple's New M1 iMac - MacStories macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories On the Present — and Possible Future — of the MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Shortcuts for Mac: 27 of Our Favorite Third-Party Integrations - MacStories Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors

This week on the show: impressions of the AirPods 3 and new MacBook Pro, a review of macOS Monterey and a breakthrough new magnetic product for listeners to track the Connected Chairmen. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle. Clean My Mac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Devil Dogs Pumpkin Dogs MagTricky Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 15.1 with SharePlay, Safari for iPad Fixes, Shortcuts Improvements, and More - MacStories Myke's Macro Comparison Anker MagGo chargers debut with six new iPhone accessories - 9to5Toys Flashback #11: The Nexus Q - Relay FM Clamp-Mounted Surge Protector - Additional Desktop Outlets - Fully Polishing Cloth - Apple AirPods (3rd generation) - Apple Cortex #121: Travelling Confidence - Relay FM Synik 22 Backpack – TOM BIHN Bags Quinn Nelson on Twitter: "WTF HAHAHAHA HOW IS THIS SHIPPABLE? WHAT IS THIS?!" TopNotch for macOS CleanShot X for Mac Bartender 4 - MacBook Pro Notch Support Shortcuts for Mac: 27 of Our Favorite Third-Party Integrations - MacStories The Saddest Mac UI Element – 512 Pixels macOS 12 Monterey Screenshots – 512 Pixels macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories