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Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.
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Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 30min
358: Roast my Dock
Instead of just texting him, Myke directs much of his follow-up directly an absent Federico. Then, he and Stephen talk about the latest iPhone 13 rumors and roast each other's Docks.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. 🐟 Fish Emoji Salt | Chemical formula YouTube brings picture-in-picture to iOS users - The Verge Upgrade #365: Apple's Compromise - Relay FM Relay FM Coin challenge coin Apple looks to expand beta testing of iOS 15 as stable release nears - 9to5Mac Roundup: Here's what's new in iOS 15 beta 5 - 9to5Mac Reminders Splash Screen – Maksim Petriv Shortcuts Notification – Alan Miller Shortcuts Icon – Federico Viticci Apple Readies New iPhones With Pro-Focused Camera, Video Updates - Bloomberg Stephen's Dock Settings Stephen Dock Todoist Craft Reeder 5 GoodLinks DEVONtechnologies Day One Notion 1Password Parcel Audio Hijack Zoom Forecast Transmit 5 MarsEdit 4 Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin Myke's Dock Settings Myke's Dock Everyone Poops - Amazon.com Spark Mimestream FusionCast Adobe Audition Piezo Fission FusionCast Pixelmator Pro

Aug 4, 2021 • 1h 9min
357: I Need my Hands, Especially in the Summer
Myke is away, so Stephen talks about the Mac Pro and Federico talks about emulating old video games. Also: MagSafe PopSockets, shipping challenges and the future of the Jeremies.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Mac Pro gets a graphics update – Six Colors Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Here’s your new Intel Mac Pro…" Magic Accessories - Apple Myke' Touch ID Life Hack Emojipedia Joins Zedge Zedge YouTube ‘Premium Lite’ subscription offers ad-free viewing for less - The Verge Remaster - Relay FM Metroid - Wikipedia Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch Provenance Installing Provenance Welcome to AltStore Delta Emulator Backbone Game Controller PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip 2.0 for Xbox Controllers Virtual Boy - Wikipedia Mac Components - Apple PopGrip for MagSafe PopWallet+ for MagSafe Zacian | Pokédex Arcanine | Pokédex

Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 45min
356: Poke a Hole in the Toolbar
Myke received his mascot and Federico found another Magsafe wallet. There are even more iPad Mini rumors, and Beta 4 has brought a whole new set of changes to Safari. But don’t worry, the Europeans also want to share some things they love right now.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Myke's Rickie Mascot The iPhone 13 Models! - MKBHD - YouTube MagEZ Wallet 2 Series – PITAKA-Global MagEZ Wallet 2 Pro – PITAKA-Global Exclusive: Apple planning redesigned iPad mini with A15 processor, USB-C port, more - 9to5Mac Next-Generation iPad Mini Will Reportedly Feature a Mini-LED Display - MacRumors iPad Mini 6 to Feature 8.3-Inch Display With No Home Button and Narrower Bezels - MacRumors Federico Viticci on Twitter: Safari on iPad (Beta 4) Federico Viticci on Twitter: Safari on iPhone (Beta 4) Federico Viticci on Twitter: Too Many Tiny Buttons (Beta 4) Daring Fireball: Safari's Crowded Toolbar in iOS 15 Beta 4 Chrome Home – Chris Lee Astell&Kern Kann Alpha Stellar65 – Space Cables Myke Hurley on Instagram: “The Stellar65 from @spacecables” Boardsource Roon MusicSmart - Liner Notes on the App Store Craft - Create Amazing Documents GitHub - chhoumann/quickadd: QuickAdd for Obsidian Obsidian Quick Add Screenshot Train Beacon on the App Store

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 39min
355: Roast my Menu Bar
Myke has questions about the Apple Watch, Stephen holds an unboxing and Federico has a new computer. Then, judging others based on the menu bar of their Mac.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Gurman: iPhone 13 could feature an Apple Watch-like always-on mode - 9to5Mac World Emoji Awards 🗳🌍🏆 on Twitter: "We have a WINNER." 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter MagSafe Battery Pack Tidbits: Thickness, Weight, Charging Details, and More - MacRumors First impressions: Apple's MagSafe battery pack isn't perfect, but you'll probably still want to get one - 9to5Mac Jeremy's Boat Charger Matrix Audio - Mini-i 3/Mini-i Pro 3 Roon Intel® NUC Mini PCs Myke's Menu Bar AirBuddy The Clock on the Mac App Store PCalc CleanShot X for Mac Timery for Toggl Bartender 4 Alfred Rocket Stephen's Menu Bar Keyboard Maestro Mac Media Key Forwarder for iTunes and Spotify BetterSnapTool on the Mac App Store Apps – Marco.org Downlink on the Mac App Store Hazel – Noodlesoft Federico's Menu Bar AppZapper

Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 22min
354: Now You Drink Water Using a Balloon
Stephen has to whisper with an accent and Apple has to keep re-thinking Safari 15. Meanwhile, Myke still isn't using MagSafe and Federico's text editor has gone global.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Craft.do on Twitter: "There’s no turning back now… 😲" Vote for Weird Fish Emoji! 🦠 Connected #212: NanoHippo - Relay FM New Emojis in 2021-2022 – Emojipedia 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Obsidian - Connected Notes on the App Store The Obsidian iOS App is Now Available – The Sweet Setup Club MacStories iOS Shortcuts - Share your ideas! - Obsidian Forum MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple Apple Quietly Releases MagSafe Battery Pack - MacStories Federico's Tweet showing iPhone Safari changes Redesigned Safari Redesigned Again – 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: Yours Truly on Rene Ritchie's Show Talking About iOS 15 Safari Gurman: Redesigned iPad mini coming this fall, larger-screened Apple Silicon iMac still in the works - 9to5Mac Readwise Bloomberg: Apple paused development of larger Apple Silicon iMac to focus on 24-inch model - 9to5Mac Apple Seeks Up to 20% Boost in IPhone Output; Shares Hit Record - Bloomberg Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "iPhone 13 dummies" Ultrawide lens improvements again reported for iPhone 13 - 9to5Mac Upgrade #361: It’s Not an Artistic Exercise - Relay FM

Jul 7, 2021 • 1h 10min
353: 88XX BANE
A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. An Apple Watch. A Kickstarter. An update.
This is not three episodes of Connected. It's one episode, and we call it 88XX BANE.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Stephen's Apple Watch Backups iPadOS 14 Apple Pencil Features Expand to French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Languages - MacRumors 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Kicktraq – 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett Dongle (@DongleBookPro) / Twitter GrapeCal - The iPhone Wiki Dongle on Twitter: "EVT Mac Mini, with iPod dock." Apple Demo on Twitter: What are Apple Prototypes? MusicHarbor Unveils a New Mac-Ready iPad Design and Widgets - MacStories MusicSmart - Liner Notes on the App Store Liner Notes (July 3rd, 2021) • chorus.fm

Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 32min
352: A Watched Watch Never Boils
This week, the guys talk about the Big Mail and Mimestream email clients, then move on to the topics of broken Apple Watches, Safari 15 and Apple's new Public Betas.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Big Mail - Upgrade your inbox Big Mail - What's New Big Mail - IMAP Mailplane - Mailplane stopped selling licenses Mimestream | A native macOS email client for Gmail MailMate Stream #72 - Dolby Atmos Demystified by MxU | Listen online for free on SoundCloud Big iPads, Apple Car Changes, Amazon AR Glasses: Inside Big Tech Labs - Bloomberg Upgrade #359: Hi Everybody... Pineapple - Relay FM Apple Watch International Collection bands show love of country - Apple Three Weeks with iOS and iPadOS 15: Foundational Updates - MacStories Apple Beta Software Program SharePlay now working on iOS 15 beta 2 – here's a first look - 9to5Mac The Test Drivers #35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay - Relay FM

Jun 23, 2021 • 1h 31min
351: The Internet Runs on a Bunch of Numbers and Dots
Myke is pondering emails apps and Federico is not happy with Safari. Also, Day One has been acquired, development continues on Dark Sky, and the boys are excited about Live Text.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Wooden Monitor Stand & iMac Riser for Desk | Grovemade® Day One at Automattic | Day One Day One at Automattic – Matt Mullenweg Popular Classic Endless Runner 'Jetpack Joyride' Coming to Apple Arcade - MacRumors 'Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City' is coming to Apple Arcade | Engadget Remaster - Relay FM Apple-owned Dark Sky app updated with Apple Watch improvements and more - 9to5Mac iPadOS 15: Hands-on with Apple’s Weather app for iPad - 9to5Mac Big Mail - Upgrade your inbox Federico's Tweets About Safari Federico's Safari Extension

Jun 16, 2021 • 1h 21min
350: A Setup of Optimism
This week, Myke, Stephen and Federico gather from across the globe to discuss iPadOS 15 multitasking and some sad Mac news.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Bronzor - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia Mac Power Users #592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation - Relay FM Pixelmator Pro and the new Shortcuts app - Pixelmator Blog DacDaddy on the Road -- @viticci Annotable: Annotation & Markup on the App Store Connected #297: Ceiling Fan Research - Relay FM What Is My Hackett Number? -- Justin Hamilton Beats announces $149.99 Studio Buds earbuds with active noise cancellation - The Verge Sony WF-1000XM4 review: a sonic triumph - The Verge Podcast to video converter | FusionCast This simple dock turns your Apple Watch into a bedside orb - The Verge Game Boy Screen Magnifiers Material Dock – Studio Neat MagSafe powerbank for iPhone 12 with AirPods charging too - 9to5Mac Aluminum Stand & Hub for iPad Pro | Foldable USB-C Hub & iPad Stand iOS 11: iPad Wishes and Concept Video - MacStories Federico's Example of Multitasking on iPadOS 15 -- Twitter

Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 46min
349: If Robots Happen, We’ll Need To Readdress This
WWDC 2021 is underway, and picks made last week must be judged. There will be a winner, a loser and probably some changes to the rules of the game.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Ellen's 'Rickie' Mascot Ticci Easter Egg? Cadillac Ticci iPadOS 15 Preview - Apple Connected #340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans - Relay FM Apple Music’s spatial audio is sometimes amazing but mostly inconsistent - The Verge First Thoughts on Spatial Audio in Apple Music – Birchtree Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2021 – Rickies.co WWDC 2021 – Rickipedia Thoughts on Flexies – Rickipedia Apple's fancy FaceTime features might be too late to matter – Macworld WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors Episode 223: WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for the Mac, iPad Keyboard Navigation, and Developer Tools – AppStories Meet Shortcuts for macOS - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer Apple Updates App Store Review Guidelines, Says Developers Can Now Appeal Over Perceived Unfair Treatment - MacRumors Under the Radar #219: WWDC 2021 - Relay FM


