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MacVoices #26091: Live! – RAM Shortages and Neo Premonitions

MacVoices #26091: Live! – RAM Shortages and Neo Premonitions

Mar 5, 2026 |

With one day of Apple announcements left, the MacVoices panel tackles rising RAM and storage prices and what shortages could mean for upcoming devices. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether Apple’s bigger base configs are simply planned far in advance, a response to component pricing, or a signal of hardware requirements for upcoming AI features like an improved Siri. Attention then shifts to the rumored “Neo” MacBook, its likely education focus, and whether Apple’s new displays risk becoming niche due to strict compatibility limits. 

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MacVoices #26088: Live! – The End of Rosetta, App Store Pressure Increasing

MacVoices #26088: Live! – The End of Rosetta, App Store Pressure Increasing

Mar 3, 2026 |

This MacVoices Live! discussion centers on Apple’s planned removal of Rosetta support in macOS 26.4 and the implications for Intel-based applications still running under Apple Silicon. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore how many apps may still quietly depend on Rosetta, tools for identifying them, and why Apple is phasing out x86 components. The conversation shifts to legal questions surrounding pressure on Apple to remove an ICE-monitoring app from the App Store from a surprising source. 

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MacVoices #26087: Live! – iOS Adoption: Truth, Fiction, and Misdirection

MacVoices #26087: Live! – iOS Adoption: Truth, Fiction, and Misdirection

Mar 2, 2026 |

Apple has debunked media reports claiming low adoption of iOS 26. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet discuss the assertion that the data was skewed by Apple’s privacy-driven device misreporting. They review how official numbers show strong uptake among eligible devices and debate whether criticisms of the new interface are overblown. While some UI concerns are acknowledged, the group agrees the release offers meaningful improvements and is far from the failure some headlines suggested. 

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MacVoices #25274: Live! – More on John Prosser, ChatGPT Atlas Live, and A Real Tilly Norwood

MacVoices #25274: Live! – More on John Prosser, ChatGPT Atlas Live, and A Real Tilly Norwood

Oct 31, 2025 |

An update on the Jon Prosser lawsuit explores missed deadlines, Apple’s push toward default judgment, and the deterrent effect—plus a look back at Think Secret. The panel then test-drives OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser and what it means for the coming AI browser wars. Also: a quick Tesla Grok demo and Ryan Reynolds’ cheeky “real Tilly Norwood” promo for Mint Mobile.

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MacVoices #25273: Live! – Apple TV and Sports, Vision Pro App, and Jane Goodall

MacVoices #25273: Live! – Apple TV and Sports, Vision Pro App, and Jane Goodall

Oct 30, 2025 |

The discussion spans Apple’s latest innovations — from sports streaming and F1 coverage to the Vision Pro app on iPad — and honors the legacy of Jane Goodall through Apple’s new “Start with the Mac” ad. Alongside lighthearted talk about the Steve Jobs commemorative coin, the panel reflects on Apple’s creative roots, evolving ecosystem, and its continued drive to merge technology, storytelling, and inspiration across every platform.

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MacVoices #25270: Live! – The AWS Outage, Juice Jacking, Apple’s Value, and the Steve Jobs Coin

MacVoices #25270: Live! – The AWS Outage, Juice Jacking, Apple’s Value, and the Steve Jobs Coin

Oct 28, 2025 |

A lively discussion covers the global AWS outage that disrupted services across industries, sparking questions about cloud redundancy and business continuity. The panel also explores Apple’s new iOS 26 setting that protects against juice-jacking, examines best practices for secure device charging, and reviews Apple’s continued reign as the world’s most valuable brand. Insightful, humorous, and packed with lessons on tech reliability in an increasingly connected world.

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MacVoices #25266: Live! – Apple’s AI Vision Acquisition, Bug Bounties, and Teens and iPhones

MacVoices #25266: Live! – Apple’s AI Vision Acquisition, Bug Bounties, and Teens and iPhones

Oct 22, 2025 |

Apple’s latest moves spark debate: a reported acquisition of Prompt.ai’s team/IP to bolster computer vision across Face ID, HomeKit, and a rumored home device; a headline-grabbing $2M bug bounty amid questions about payouts; and teen survey data showing iPhone’s dominance. The panel closes with Apple’s lawsuit against John Prosser over iOS 26 leaks and what ignoring a suit could mean.

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