

Connected
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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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Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 28min
298: You Bought a Monument
The guys would be sad that have been replaced by AI, but the results are too funny to be upset. Then, Federico has thoughts about ARM Macs, Myke makes a bet with Stephen and rumors of a new iMac are discussed.
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Links and Show Notes: Support this show and join the Relay FM Members Discord. Police: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube Ways To Help - Black Lives Matter Some iPhone 11 Users Complain of Display With Odd Green Tint - MacRumors iPhone 7 Plus Noise Under Load - 512 Pixels - YouTube Connected – This Episode Does Not Exist Apple renames beta again, introduces ‘beta 2’ of iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 - 9to5Mac iOS 13.6 adds new toggle to automatically download future software updates - 9to5Mac Health App Gains New 'Symptoms' Section in iOS 13.6 Beta - MacRumors Apple Killing iBooks Author in Favor of Pages – 512 Pixels iTunes U - June 2020 Update - Apple Support iTunes U Collections Will Move to Apple Podcasts From September - MacRumors Apple discontinuing iBooks Author and iTunes U, here’s what you need to know - 9to5Mac Apple has an idea for social-distancing selfies - Protocol Apple Plans to Announce Move to Its Own Mac Chips at WWDC - Bloomberg Daring Fireball: On Apple Announcing the ARM Mac Transition at WWDC This Month Mac Power Users #538: I Predate the Home Computer, with James Thomson - Relay FM About Secure Boot - Apple Support Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "That Mac Pro looks like a giant $10K coffin of obsolescence right about now 😅" Sonny Dickson on Twitter: "New iMac incoming at WWDC. iPad Pro design language, with Pro Display like bezels. T2 chip, AMD Navi GPU, and no more fusion drive" Report: New iMac Coming – 512 Pixels iMac supply running low from Apple as rumors suggest WWDC redesign, more - 9to5Mac Lower-Priced 23-Inch iMac and 11-Inch iPad Models Rumored to Launch in Second Half of 2020 - MacRumors Future Classics: iMac G5 (iSight) – 512 Pixels The Test Drivers - Relay FM How I Use Custom Perspectives in OmniFocus - MacStories The Weird Story of the White iPhone 4 - 512Pixels - YouTube

Jun 3, 2020 • 1h 23min
297: Ceiling Fan Research
Myke isn't swayed by the iPad mini faithful, and wonders where Stephen's Apple Pencil went. Then, thoughts on a possible port-less iPhone and what WWDC could bring for macOS.
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Links and Show Notes: Support this show and join the Relay FM Members Discord. Ways To Help – Black Lives Matter Joe – What happens when you cancel Apple Arcade on the iPhone Logan – What happens when you cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac What's in my Tech Bag (2020 Update) - 512Pixels - YouTube Patent for the iPad Magic Keyboard shows Apple Pencil slot - 9to5Mac Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder - Apple Support Apple Considering Offering Audio Versions of News+ Stories - MacRumors Signs of Upcoming Audio Support for Apple News+ Found in iOS 13.5.5 - MacRumors The Daily Update – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast - 9to5Mac Leaker: Apple to Stick With Lightning Over USB-C for 'iPhone 12' Before Going Port-Less Next Year - MacRumors Next iPad Air Could Feature a USB-C Port Instead of a Lightning Port - MacRumors Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Wikipedia Deprecated Kernel Extensions and System Extension Alternatives - Support - Apple Developer The Switch to Intel | iMore "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories

May 27, 2020 • 1h 45min
296: Gandalf Shot First
Stephen keeps trying to make #GreenGate a thing, Federico has a new friend and Myke has large lungs. Then, an in-depth conversation about what should come next for Shortcuts.
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Links and Show Notes: Support this show and join the Relay FM Members Discord. Skullcandy’s new true wireless earbuds have built-in Tile tracking - The Verge How to find your lost AirPods - Apple Support intoLive - Live Wallpapers on the App Store Lively - Live Photo to GIF on the App Store ATP 379: The Everything’s OK Alarm — Accidental Tech Podcast Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 With Battery Health Management Features, Fix for Finder Freezing - MacRumors Apple changes default MacBook charging behavior to improve battery health - Six Colors Federico's Surprise The Mighty mini: Adapting Apple's Diminutive Tablet to Work and Play - MacStories Welcome to AltStore Gamevice Kuo: New 10.8-inch iPad and 9-inch iPad mini on the way, Apple Glasses in 2022 'at the earliest' - 9to5Mac Shortcuts Wishlist – Jordan Merrick Editorial for iOS LaunchCuts MacStories Pixel What’s Still Missing from Shortcuts – iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review HomeRun for HomeKit Toolbox Pro

May 20, 2020 • 1h 33min
295: Another Italian Interjected
Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. OpenDoc. watchOS 7. Are you getting it? These are not three separate episodes ... this is one episode, and we're calling it "Another Italian Interjected."
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Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Carter's Song Keychron K6 Mechanical Keyboard – Keychron Apple Releases New Pride Edition Watch Bands Ahead of Pride Month, New Watch Faces Coming Soon - MacStories Apple Releases New Pride Edition Watch Bands Ahead of Pride Month, New Watch Faces Coming Soon - MacStories Apple Releases watchOS 6.2.5 With ECG App in Saudi Arabia, New Pride Watch Faces - MacRumors Microsoft’s new Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids - The Verge OpenDoc - Wikipedia The Icon Garden: Macinography 10: OpenDoc and Apple's Development DoldrumsIf you want to learn a lot more about OpenDoc, check out this very timely episode of The Icon Garden podcast.
Get Started with Fluid Framework Preview - Office Support Fluid Preview Opportunities for watchOS 7 - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Rumor Claims watchOS 7 Will Have 'Mental Health Capabilities' to Detect Panic Attacks - MacRumors Watchsmith on the App Store FlickType Keyboard Review: Real Typing on an Apple Watch Display - MacStories Federico's Message

May 13, 2020 • 1h 33min
294: Software, Firmware, Situation, Update
Stephen's iPhone screen is turning green. Myke turns down the opportunity to host a Round Robin of weird WWDC predictions, then Federico tries to answer a Zoom call. Then, a discussion of the rumored AirPods Studio and file formats within DEVONthink.
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Links and Show Notes: Support this show with a Relay FM Membership and join the Relay FM Members Discord. Brydge Connect on the App Store Brydge on Twitter: "More news: New Pro+ firmware dropping later this week." Office for iPad Split View goes live almost a year after first demo - 9to5Mac Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for iPad Now Support Split View - MacRumors Episode 162: iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi – AppStories Plexamp The latest Procreate update allows for more layers with 2020 iPad Pro models: r/ipad Moving Forward - Relay FM Daring Fireball: The iPad Awkwardly Turns 10 iOS 6 and the curious choice of the colorful new status bar | iMore Bowtie Dashboard – 512 Pixels Major K's Tweet Rumor: ‘AirPods Studio’ name and $349 price for Apple’s over-ear headphones - 9to5Mac Exclusive: AirPods Studio to feature head and neck detection, custom equalizer settings, more - 9to5Mac DEVONthink Shortcuts Archive - MacStories DEVONweb Shortcut Highlights

May 6, 2020 • 1h 36min
293: myTASK°MANAGER
This week, Stephen identifies some adaptors, while Federico is in search of answers and Myke butts in about something else. Then, a discussion of WWDC 2020, and what they guys would like to see in terms of home screen widgets on the iPhone and iPad.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership What Is My Hackett Number? Flashback #1: The Newton - Relay FM Use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad - Apple Support Nulaxy Laptop Stand – Amazon Identifying Apple Adapters by Touch - 512 Pixels – YouTube Apple Refreshes the 13-inch MacBook Pro with a New Keyboard, More Storage, and Updated Processors and RAM - MacStories Apple Updates the 13-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels Upgrade #296: You Wouldn't Believe The Stuff I Know - Relay FM Why Apple didn't go to 14": some math and notes on human perception : apple MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro — 13-inch FIGHT! - Rene Ritchie - YouTube DEVONthink Bringing Up Bates - Wikipedia Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22 - Apple David Smith on Twitter: "Is it just me or is @viticci on the WWDC site?" CGP Grey on Twitter: "Looks like @ismh in the corner." Leaked iOS 14 screenshot shows new wallpaper settings, beta code reveals Home screen widgets - 9to5Mac Timery for Toggl Fantastical Todoist CalZones on the App Store CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store HomeCam for HomeKit OmniFocus Broadcasts on the App Store Panic Blog » The Future of Status Board

Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 37min
292: M’Duck
The trio gives a math lesson before follow-up on the Magic Keyboard and iPhone SE. Then, our plans for WWDC.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership PCalc on the App Store James Thomson on Twitter: "I could never say no to you." Millsap on Twitter: "The Scrooge McDuck of Computers." Comply™ Foam Tips Compatible with Apple AirPods Pro Apple iPhone EarPods Promo HD - YouTube Kate's Hackett Graphs iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you're wearing a mask - 9to5Mac Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with first version of its COVID-19 exposure notification API - 9to5Mac Introducing Backstage, a New Members Podcast — Relay FM B-Sides #41: Backstage 01: The Idea - Relay FM iOS 13 Text Selection, Gestures, and Keyboard – The MacStories Review Eddie's Tweet Myke's iPad Set Up Roost Laptop Stand – Amazon Nulaxy Laptop Stand – Amazon Dygma Raise How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support PSA: iPhone SE's Haptic Touch Doesn't Work With Notifications and It's Not a Bug - MacRumors Haptic Touch Will Work With Notifications on iPhone XR in iOS 12.1.1 - MacRumors Raindrop.io DEVONthink Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Introducing MacStories Unwind: A Weekly Podcast Review of Everything MacStories and More - MacStories

Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 40min
291: The Scrooge McDuck of Computers
Myke and Federico share their impressions of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and Stephen reveals the number of items in his collection and the group announces The Hackett Number — the computers-per-capita figure for Stephen's household.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Radeon Pro W5700X Now Available – 512 Pixels Gallery: Hands-on images showcase Apple’s $700 Mac Pro Wheels Kit - 9to5Mac Using Ancient Apple Displays with the 2019 Mac Pro - 512 Pixels on YouTube Apple Announces DVI to ADC Adapter - Apple Mac Power Users 533This episode will be live on Sunday, April 26.
Reset HomePod - Apple Support HomePod glitter bomb video shows revenge on package thieves - 9to5Mac HomePod now runs on tvOS, here’s what that could mean - 9to5Mac Apple Collection – 512 PixelsThis page will contain spoilers for this episode. Don't visit it until after the "Hackett Number" chapter.
Tot • Your tiny text companion My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels on YouTube Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro: A New Breed of Laptop - MacStories Lamine and Their 11 inch iPad Pro Apple Developing High-End Headphones With Interchangeable Parts - Bloomberg AIAIAI Audio | Trusted by artists all over the world Synecdoche - Wikipedia

Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 22min
290: You Strike Me as a Wheel Guy
Federico rejects a new iPhone charging solution, Myke opens a new store and Stephen passes a collection basket to add a set of wheels to his Mac Pro. Then, the three talk about the new iPhone SE.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership iPod nano Tubes — Like iPod Socks, but Worse - YouTube Feedback - Aperture - Apple The History of Aperture - MacStories Difference In flle size between Aperture … - Apple Community 2019 Mac Pro Now Available Through Apple's Refurbished Store With Up to $4000 in Savings - MacRumors Sebastiaan de With's iPhone Mockup Moshi Notion VIP Federico's Charging Mat Jon Prosser's AirPower Rumor Upgrade #293: Opt In Your Face - Relay FM What the 2021 Unicode Delay Means for Emoji Updates New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now available to order, begins arriving next week - Apple Review: Brydge Pro+ iPad keyboard with trackpad - Six Colors Mac Pro Feet and Wheels Now For Sale – 512 Pixels What's Inside the 2019 Mac Pro? Complete Disassembly and Analysis - Snazzy Labs - YouTube iPhone SE - Apple The new iPhone SE — Apple - YouTube iPhone SE - Why Upgrade - Apple

Apr 8, 2020 • 1h 26min
289: Let Me Remember My Opinion
This week, Myke talks about a sale on Cinema Displays, then the guys move on discuss Federico's recent iPad article on modularity, the possibilities of widgets in iOS 14 and Stephen's Mac Madness winner and picks.
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Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: "Buy any Power Mac G5 and a 23-inch Cinema HD Display and save $500" Apple - Brilliant savings The Mail-in Coupon Apple Studio Display (Blueberry) (LCD) Specs: EveryMac.com Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools | iMore Roon Labs Modular Computer: iPad Pro as a Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Workstation - MacStories One Week With the New 2020 iPad: Moving Back to Small – The Sweet Setup New Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Available for Pre-Order on Amazon – 512 Pixels Never believe it’s not so - All this Watchsmith Review: Create Your Own Apple Watch Complications - MacStories Watchsmith on the App Store Watchsmith – 512 Pixels Leaked iOS 14 screenshot shows new wallpaper settings, beta code reveals Home screen widgets - 9to5Mac Dygma Raise - (Myke's Keyboard) The Mac Madness Champion – 512 Pixels The Mac Madness Champion - YouTube Stephen's Mac Madness Picks The Titanium PowerBook G4 - YouTube


