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MacVoices #24249: Jason Snell Takes Control of Photos (1)

MacVoices #24249: Jason Snell Takes Control of Photos (1)

Oct 9, 2024 |

Jason Snell has released the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books to cover the  most recent updates to the Photos app on all of Apple’s operating systems. Jason explains why Photos has undergone more of a redesign than an upgrade, utilizing machine learning to help you do more than ever before with your photos. Also more unified than ever is the interface across Mac, iPhone, and iPad which helps in overcoming the resistance to adopting new features. Jason touches on how the improved search capabilities and  customizable collections enhance the user experience and utilization of photos. 

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MacVoices #24248: Golden Hill Software’s John Brayton Brings Unread To The Mac

MacVoices #24248: Golden Hill Software’s John Brayton Brings Unread To The Mac

Oct 8, 2024 |

John Brayton of Golden Hill Software has released a Mac version of his popular RSS reader, Unread. Available on iOS and iPad OS already, John explains why he felt it was time to fill out the collection for the desktop, citing the changing ways we work and interact online, the changes in social media and how people get their news, and the thought processes behind his pricing decisions. 

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MacVoices #24245: Live! – iPhone Camera Comes In Fourth, Apple Budgets New Films

MacVoices #24245: Live! – iPhone Camera Comes In Fourth, Apple Budgets New Films

Oct 3, 2024 |

Does the fact that a recent evaluation placing the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera in fourth place behind some competitors really matter? Dave Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet talk about having the camera as part of a phone that you want to use. as well as just how close the rankings were. The panel has thoughts on Oprah Winfrey buying back the rights to a documentary about her life and the effect of Apple putting a budget on future movie projects.

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MacVoices 24222: TV+ Talk – More Ted Lasso, A Sci-Fi Pick, and More Of A Good Thing

MacVoices 24222: TV+ Talk – More Ted Lasso, A Sci-Fi Pick, and More Of A Good Thing

Sep 2, 2024 |

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 concludes with some news about the future of TV+ Talk on both MacVoices and The Addition. 

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MacVoices #24221: MacVoices Update 2024-08

MacVoices #24221: MacVoices Update 2024-08

Aug 29, 2024 |

https://youtu.be/7InNsaRrm-Q 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...

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MacVoices #24220: Live! – Epic’s Grant For An Alternative App Store; Developer Privacy

MacVoices #24220: Live! – Epic’s Grant For An Alternative App Store; Developer Privacy

Aug 28, 2024 |

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 potential impacts on Apple and the app ecosystem. The panel also discusses new EU regulations requiring developers to disclose personal information, exploring the implications for developer privacy.

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MacVoices #24219: Live! – Google More Privacy Focused Than Apple? A Backlash Against AI?

MacVoices #24219: Live! – Google More Privacy Focused Than Apple? A Backlash Against AI?

Aug 27, 2024 |

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 processing. Finally, the panel considers layoffs at GM and Sonos and the implications on their struggles with software development and user experience. 

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MacVoices #24217: iPhones Invade Football (Soccer) in the UK

MacVoices #24217: iPhones Invade Football (Soccer) in the UK

Aug 26, 2024 |

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 the fact. 

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MacVoices #24216: Live – Unpatched Microsoft Mac Vulnerabilities; Screen Recording Notifications

MacVoices #24216: Live – Unpatched Microsoft Mac Vulnerabilities; Screen Recording Notifications

Aug 23, 2024 |

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 upcoming OS release, and whether the dial needs to be turned off even further. 

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