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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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MacVoices #25265: Live! – Why Apple TV+ Is Now Apple TV, and Why Clips Is No More

MacVoices #25265: Live! – Why Apple TV+ Is Now Apple TV, and Why Clips Is No More

Oct 21, 2025 |

Apple’s latest changes spark debate as the panel examines the discontinuation of the Clips app and the rebranding of Apple TV+. They discuss why Clips never gained traction, Apple’s pattern of quietly ending niche apps, and the confusion caused by overlapping names across Apple’s hardware, software, and streaming services—all while comparing Apple’s strategy to broader industry trends.

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MacVoices #25228: Live! – xAI Sues Apple and Apple Watch Secrets Stolen

MacVoices #25228: Live! – xAI Sues Apple and Apple Watch Secrets Stolen

Sep 2, 2025 |

This episode dives into Elon Musk’s XAI lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, challenging App Store rankings and Siri partnerships. The panel debates whether Grok is being unfairly excluded and how app charts really work. Later, the discussion shifts to Apple Watch secrets allegedly stolen by an employee for Oppo, raising questions of corporate espionage and Apple’s ability to safeguard innovation.

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MacVoices #25225: Live! – Adobe’s PDF AI, Dia Browser Costs, and A Foldable Phone Test

MacVoices #25225: Live! – Adobe’s PDF AI, Dia Browser Costs, and A Foldable Phone Test

Aug 28, 2025 |

Adobe introduces an AI tool for analyzing PDFs, prompting debate over its utility, security, and competition with academic research software. The team also explores DIA browser’s $20 subscription and how rising service costs echo streaming fatigue. They wrap with a humorous breakdown of foldable phone durability tests and what they reveal about hype, usability, and consumer expectations.

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MacVoices #25220: Live! – Tim Cook’s White House Playbook and Elon Musk’s Apple Accusations

MacVoices #25220: Live! – Tim Cook’s White House Playbook and Elon Musk’s Apple Accusations

Aug 21, 2025 |

The panel explores Tim Cook’s high-stakes White House visit, where Apple secured tariff exemptions with a $100B U.S. investment, earning both praise and debate over strategy. They also unpack Elon Musk’s accusations that Apple is favoring OpenAI in App Store rankings, questioning the merits and motives behind the claim. Alongside, the group touches on Sonos overheating issues, weather stories, and new gear finds.

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MacVoices #25217: Live! – Apple Succession Challenges and Free Service Upload Cautions

MacVoices #25217: Live! – Apple Succession Challenges and Free Service Upload Cautions

Aug 18, 2025 |

The panel explores Tim Cook’s tenure surpassing Steve Jobs, Apple’s leadership future, and the company’s need for reinvention. They debate whether Apple’s next CEO should come from inside or outside, discuss innovation challenges, the Vision Pro, privacy values, and ecosystem strength. Historical CEO missteps highlight the difficulty of succession, while Adobe’s free AI tool sparks concerns about data use and trust.

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