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MacVoices #25095: Live! – Skype Shuts Down, Dedicated LLM Apps

MacVoices #25095: Live! – Skype Shuts Down, Dedicated LLM Apps

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Microsoft’s shutdown of Skype and the transition to Teams, reflecting on Skype’s decline from a once-reliable communication tool to an obsolete platform. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet and Jim Rea highlight challenges for non-tech users, alternatives like Zoom and FaceTime, and share personal anecdotes. The conversation also touches on the rise of AI apps, including Microsoft Copilot and Meta’s upcoming competitor, and whether they represent the next step in wide-spread adoption of LLMs. 

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MacVoices #25093: Live! – Alexa+, Opera Integrations, Google’s Removal Tool

MacVoices #25093: Live! – Alexa+, Opera Integrations, Google’s Removal Tool

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet and Jim Rea discuss Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+, highlighting its conversational abilities and privacy concerns. Opera’s browser sidebar integrations with apps like Discord and Slack prompt debate about productivity versus distraction. Google’s updated tool for managing personal information sparks skepticism regarding its effectiveness and sincerity. 

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MacVoices #25090: Live! – Child Safety, Apple Watch on Ice, and Automatic Mac Updates

MacVoices #25090: Live! – Child Safety, Apple Watch on Ice, and Automatic Mac Updates

The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea covers Apple’s new child safety tools, emphasizing parental control and user privacy by minimizing data collection. We also discuss NHL officials adopting Apple Watches with a custom app, enhancing game flow and safety. Lastly, the group addresses unexpected automatic MacOS updates, exploring user and enterprise approaches to managing software compatibility. 

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MacVoices #25088: Live! – New iPads, Apple vs. UK, iCloud Lawsuit Dismissed

MacVoices #25088: Live! – New iPads, Apple vs. UK, iCloud Lawsuit Dismissed

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discusses Apple’s newly announced iPad Air with M4 chip and the 11th-gen base iPad featuring an A16 processor, debating their value and audience appeal. They also explore Apple’s resistance to UK encryption backdoor demands, highlighting potential privacy implications. Finally, they cover Apple’s successful dismissal of an iCloud storage pricing lawsuit, affirming Apple’s right to set pricing despite criticism. 

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MacVoices #25086: Live! – Cheaper YouTube, Ad-Supported Office 365, A New Pantone Color

MacVoices #25086: Live! – Cheaper YouTube, Ad-Supported Office 365, A New Pantone Color

This MacVoices Live! discussion concludes with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio discussing YouTube’s rumored Premium Light tier, Microsoft testing an ad-supported Office 365 version, and Pantone naming a color after Drew Barrymore. The panel debates the value of YouTube Premium, subscription models, and Microsoft’s cloud push. They also discuss Kindle download restrictions and the impact of ad-supported services on user experience. 

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MacVoices #25085 – Live! – Arctic Surfing on Vision Pro, Photoshop on iPhone

MacVoices #25085 – Live! – Arctic Surfing on Vision Pro, Photoshop on iPhone

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio explore the increasing frequency of immersive video content for Apple Vision Pro, highlighting a new Arctic Surfing experience. The panel discusses its effectiveness, the evolution of spatial video, and potential smart home integrations for deeper immersion. They also debate Adobe’s long-awaited Photoshop release for iPhone, weighing its professional utility, subscription model, and integration with Creative Cloud against existing mobile editing tools. 

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MacVoices #25084: Live! – Apple Invests In The US, Apple News+ Cooks, AI on the Vision Pro

MacVoices #25084: Live! – Apple Invests In The US, Apple News+ Cooks, AI on the Vision Pro

Apple’s ongoing investments in U.S. manufacturing, enhancements to Apple News+, and Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro were the topics on this MacVoices Live!. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fucciol discussed Apple’s $500 billion commitment to U.S. facilities, clarifying that it aligns with long-term plans rather than a new shift. Apple News+’s new recipe and restaurant features were praised for adding value, while the iPhone 16e’s missing ultra-wideband and MagSafe raised concerns. Lastly, Vision Pro’s Apple Intelligence beta left panelists eager for more promised features in April. 

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MacVoices #25083: Live! – Apple Takes A Different Tack On UK iCloud Backdoor

MacVoices #25083: Live! – Apple Takes A Different Tack On UK iCloud Backdoor

Apple’s response to the UK government’s demand for an iCloud backdoor is the topic of discussion on this episode of MacVoices Live!. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio examine Apple’s decision to remove end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups in the UK, analyzing whether it was a strategic move to avoid compliance or a broader privacy concern. The implications of government access to user data, the role of Advanced Data Protection (ADP), and whether UK citizens are aware of or reacting to these changes are all at issue. The conversation also highlights how encryption complexities often leave average users vulnerable due to lack of awareness or technical expertise. 

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MacVoices #25080: Live! – Apple Is Back On X, TikTok Is Back on the App Store, Managing Subscriptions

MacVoices #25080: Live! – Apple Is Back On X, TikTok Is Back on the App Store, Managing Subscriptions

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discuss the return of Apple to advertising on X and why it makes sense. TikTok is back in the App Store which may or may not make sense depending on the interpretation of the law. As a bit of a jump on spring cleaning, the panel also looks at ways to manage your subscriptions to save a little money, and wraps by celebrating a special anniversary for a panel member. 

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MacVoices #25078: Live! – Netflix Backtracks, A Vision Pro Upgrade,  Advanced Data Protection

MacVoices #25078: Live! – Netflix Backtracks, A Vision Pro Upgrade, Advanced Data Protection

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea drew some unexpected conclusions about Netflix’ decision not to have their content listed on Apple TV as this edition of MacVoices Live! kicked off. The panel also looks at the Vision Pro getting Apple Intelligence (and why it has already had aspects of it), and why you might want to add Advanced Data Protection to your iCloud account. 

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MacVoices #25077: UK Security Demands, DeepSeek’s Servers, Password Don’ts

MacVoices #25077: UK Security Demands, DeepSeek’s Servers, Password Don’ts

The UK has demanded a backdoor to iCloud that could affect Apple users worldwide…and Apple can’t talk about it. DeepSeek is sending information to ByteDance-controlled servers. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Butts, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden dig in to both of these security-related topics and why they should matter to you. The panel also covers a recommendation about what not to do with your passwords. 

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MacVoices #25069: Live! – Tapestry, An Office 365 Price Increase, DeepSeek Comes and DeepSeek Goes

MacVoices #25069: Live! – Tapestry, An Office 365 Price Increase, DeepSeek Comes and DeepSeek Goes

A new social media app has been launched by the Twitterific team. Tapestry combines Blue Sky, Mastodon, RSS, and YouTube feeds on your iOS device. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss the implications of this app given its pedigree. We also look at an Office 365 price increase at the same time it drops a free VPN service, and its subscription model. Microsoft is also bringing DeepSeek to its Copilot service while, at the same time, DeepSeek was dropped from the Italian App Store. 

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