MacVoices #26275: Live! – Removing Apple Intelligence, iPhone 18 vs. AT&T, More iCloud Email Addresses
The risks and rewards of removing Apple Intelligence to reclaim storage storage space space are debated, along with some experiences of performance problems following macOS upgrades. They investigate reports of iPhone 18 Pro Max failures on AT&T, debating whether hardware, software, or carrier networks are responsible. The conversation concludes with new, expanded iCloud+ email alias options, custom domains, and the advantages of owning a personal domain.
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In Touch with iOS 442 – AppleCare for the Whole Family and Big September Upgrades
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MacVoices #26274: TV+ Talk – Apple TV’s Winning Strategy: Quality Over Quantity, iPhone Duo, and Holiday Programming
In a slight detour from their regular topics Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the iPhone 18 Pro, the upcoming iPhone Duo experience, and the challenges of managing Apple subscriptions. Turning back to television, they explore Apple’s new London music venue, upcoming holiday programming featuring Snoopy and Peanuts, and research revealing Apple’s emphasis on scripted entertainment. The discussion examines how Apple’s quality-focused streaming strategy distinguishes it from competitors like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max with plenty of examples.
MacVoices #26273: Live! – Remembering Steve Jobs, John Ternus and Design, Choosing iPhone Duo
After Day 1, the panel compares Amazon Prime Day deals and strategies for separating real bargains from inflated discounts. On a more serious note, they reflect on the 15th anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death. John Ternus’ increased focus on design and what it could mean for Apple’s future, and the the iPhone Duo’s replaceable display layer and other improvements designed to address traditional foldable-phone weaknesses wrap up the session.
MacVoices #26272: Briefing – The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay Adapter
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MacVoices #26271: Live! – More Streaming Price Hikes, CoPilot Desperately Rebrands
It is happening again: Disney+ and Hulu are raising prices on their streaming services prices, inspiring the panel to discuss strategies for managing streaming costs, and free content alternatives. The conversation then turns to Microsoft dropping Copilot+ branding from new Surface PCs, Copilot’s lacking enterprise presence, reports of human review of CoPilot user photos, and broader concerns about how Microsoft and Meta approach privacy.
MacVoices #26270: Live! – Apple’s AI Photo Editing, Rosetta’s End, Apple Watch Pairing
Whether Apple Watch can pair with multiple iPhones, the storage demands of Apple Intelligence, and preparing Macs for the end of Rosetta support kick off this discussion. Other topics include whether expensive phones need cases, AI photo editing versus Photoshop, Pixelmator Pro as an Adobe alternative, and what Adobe’s acquisition of Topaz Labs means for users.
MacVoices #26269: MacVoices Update 2026-09
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MacVoices #26266: Live! – Siri Gets Smarter, Tim Cook’s New Role, Woz’s Merch Store
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