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MacVoices #26275: Live! – Removing Apple Intelligence, iPhone 18 vs. AT&T, More iCloud Email Addresses

MacVoices #26275: Live! – Removing Apple Intelligence, iPhone 18 vs. AT&T, More iCloud Email Addresses

Oct 9, 2026 |

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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MacVoices #26273: Live! – Remembering Steve Jobs, John Ternus and Design, Choosing iPhone Duo

MacVoices #26273: Live! – Remembering Steve Jobs, John Ternus and Design, Choosing iPhone Duo

Oct 7, 2026 |

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. 

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MacVoices #26271: Live! – More Streaming Price Hikes, CoPilot Desperately Rebrands

MacVoices #26271: Live! – More Streaming Price Hikes, CoPilot Desperately Rebrands

Oct 5, 2026 |

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.

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MacVoices #26270: Live! – Apple’s AI Photo Editing, Rosetta’s End, Apple Watch Pairing

MacVoices #26270: Live! – Apple’s AI Photo Editing, Rosetta’s End, Apple Watch Pairing

Oct 2, 2026 |

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. 

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MacVoices #26266: Live! – Siri Gets Smarter, Tim Cook’s New Role, Woz’s Merch Store

MacVoices #26266: Live! – Siri Gets Smarter, Tim Cook’s New Role, Woz’s Merch Store

Sep 28, 2026 |

The panel explores first impressions of Siri AI, from image searches, weather, news, and Vision Pro visual recognition to unexpected limitations involving apps and personal context. The discussion also covers Steve Jobs and Apple Store history, Steve Wozniak’s new merchandise venture, Apple’s wearable market strength, GM’s continuing retreat from CarPlay, and Tim Cook’s expanding diplomatic role. 

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MacVoices #26265: Live! – Apple Vision Pro’s Future, iPhone Battery Limits, and RAID 6

MacVoices #26265: Live! – Apple Vision Pro’s Future, iPhone Battery Limits, and RAID 6

Sep 25, 2026 |

Apple’s record stock performance leads into a discussion of Vision Pro and John Ternus’ explanation of its long-term potential. The MacVoices Live! panel considers spatial computing’s growing role in medicine, productivity, and professional workflows, along with whether the technology is ready for broader adoption. They also examine iPhone battery shipping limits, SoftRAID 9’s support of RAID 6, and local versus cloud storage.

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MacVoices #26264: Live! – Smart TV Privacy, Copilot Frustrations, Star Trek’s Tech Legacy

MacVoices #26264: Live! – Smart TV Privacy, Copilot Frustrations, Star Trek’s Tech Legacy

Sep 24, 2026 |

A discussion of smart TV privacy examines reports of LG televisions collecting viewing data, whether TVs should ever be connected to the internet, and when firmware updates are worthwhile. The MacVoices Live! panel also considers hotel TV privacy, Microsoft’s increasingly pervasive Copilot strategy and organizational changes, and the enduring influence of Star Trek technology on real-world innovation.

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MacVoices #26261: Live! – CarPlay and AI, Apple Rethinks Training Data, and WordPress Drama

MacVoices #26261: Live! – CarPlay and AI, Apple Rethinks Training Data, and WordPress Drama

Sep 21, 2026 |

The continuation of AI chatbots arriving in CarPlay, Apple’s opt-in approach to using customer data for AI training, and turmoil surrounding WordPress leadership are the topics for this MacVoices Live! discussion. The conversation also examines Bending Spoons’ latest billion-dollar acquisition, Apple’s international iCloud+ bundles, the potential for services to expand Apple’s global ecosystem, and Michael Dell’s support for new youth investment accounts.

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MacVoices #26260: AppleCare One Family Plan Calculus and Demand for CarPlay Wins

MacVoices #26260: AppleCare One Family Plan Calculus and Demand for CarPlay Wins

Sep 18, 2026 |

The MacVoices Live! panel  explores some of the useful new macOS Golden Gate features, including AI-assisted Shortcuts and improved iPhone Mirroring. They debate the emerging iPhone Duo and foldable-phone market and why one would prefer to give the new foldable a try. The value of AppleCare’s new family coverage plan is also reviewed for with households with many devices, and as an option for an individual. T-Mobile’s fee for iPhone Handoff, and GM’s decision to retain CarPlay in gas-powered vehicles wrap up this session. 

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MacVoices #26258: Live! – iOS 27 First Impressions and the Apple Watch Live Rewind Debate

MacVoices #26258: Live! – iOS 27 First Impressions and the Apple Watch Live Rewind Debate

Sep 16, 2026 |

The MacVoices Live! panel shares first impressions of iOS 27 and Apple’s latest operating system updates, covering stability, performance, interface changes, Apple Pay, Weather, Vision Pro, and upgrade strategies. The discussion then turns to the new Apple Watch Live Rewind feature that will be coming later this year. How the assistive feature will work, its privacy safeguards, and accessibility benefits spark a debate that touches on, recording concerns, social implications, and whether controversy could threaten the feature’s  future.

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