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MacVoices #25294: Live! – A New Fiery PSA, Apple Loses A Big One, More Masimo vs. Apple

Nov 25, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

This episode starts with a public service warning about Belkin’s latest recall over potential fire hazards and how owners are getting refunds. The conversation then turns to Massimo’s major legal win against Apple over Apple Watch health-sensor patents, including the size of the judgment, the company’s broader medical business, licensing deals with other tech firms, and why aggressively protecting intellectual property is so central to their strategy.

MacVoices #25293: Live! – Affinity’s Free Option, Tinder Wants Your Photos, and CoPilot’s Influencers

Nov 25, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Affinity’s move to a permanently free model sparks discussion about Canva’s strategy and Adobe’s pricing, while Pantone introduces an AI-powered color generator. The panel examines privacy concerns around Tinder scanning photo libraries and Microsoft turning to influencers for Copilot. A mix of tech news, creative-tool insights, and humor rounds out the conversation.

MacVoices #25292: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (2)

Nov 24, 2025 | Gift Guides

The second part of 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #2 features more product picks both useful and off-beat from Jeff Gamet, ”Pilot Pete” Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 2)

MacVoices #25291: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide #2 (1)

Nov 24, 2025 | Gift Guides

The second 2025 Holiday Gift Guide opens with standout recommendations ranging from a high-quality portable DAC and the Kindle Oasis to cable-management solutions, a Supergirl graphic novel, a Nespresso frother, and flexible VESA-mounted TV legs—smart gift ideas for tech fans and home-setup enthusiasts alike.

MacVoices #25190: Live! – Gemini, Pluribus, and Meta’s Fraud Profits

Nov 21, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

This episode tackles reports that Apple may license Google’s Gemini AI for Siri, raising questions about privacy, accuracy, and Apple’s long-term AI roadmap. The panel also celebrates the new Apple TV sci-fi hit Pluribus and other standout series, then digs into alarming reports that a sizable slice of Meta’s ad revenue comes from scams and lightly enforced “borderline” ads.

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MacVoices #25281: Going All In With Glenn Fleishman on Take Control, Liquid Glass, Public Betas (1)

Nov 11, 2025 | Take Control

Glenn Fleishman joins Chuck Joiner to explore Apple’s latest OS evolutions, including the controversial Liquid Glass interface, iPadOS 26 multitasking, and the importance of cross-device consistency. They also dive into Take Control’s role in helping users adapt to Apple’s constant redesigns and why understanding “the basics” still matters for every Mac, iPhone, and iPad user.

MacVoices #25280: Live! – X Retires Twitter, Teams Tattles, Tinder Scans, and Meta Lays Off

Nov 10, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

TikTok’s privacy changes, Musk’s final break from Twitter, Microsoft’s new Teams tracking, Tinder’s face scans, and major layoffs at Meta and Amazon—all spark lively debate from the panel as they explore the balance between innovation, security, and user trust, ending on a light note with Dave’s Hot Chicken topping the App Store.

MacVoices #25279: Live! – GM Invokes Jobs, Pixels Can’t Call 911, and Neato Disappoints

Nov 7, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

GM’s CarPlay retreat sparks a panel debate over motives—subscriptions and data—while Toyota deepens EV integration and renters demand CarPlay. Plus: Google Pixel 911 call issues, an Atlas browser clipboard flaw, and Neato’s early cloud shutdown for robot vacuums as Roomba stumbles.

MacVoices #25278: In-Depth with the Developers of MailMaven and Joe Kissell (3)

Nov 6, 2025 | Interview, Take Control

In Part 3, Joe Kissel and the MailMaven developers discuss the creation of the Take Control book, how documentation and user feedback shape ongoing updates, and why their personal support model sets them apart. They outline the 15-day trial, annual maintenance plan, and free Take Control guide—all built to make MailMaven a powerful yet accessible email client.

MacVoices #25277: In-Depth with the Developers of MailMaven and Joe Kissell (2)

Nov 5, 2025 | Interview, Take Control

In Part 2, the MailMaven team explores token-based search, a separate global search window, and smart mailboxes/rules with nested criteria. See how the conversation map tames complex threads, while a keyboard-first design speeds filing and actions. They detail a privacy-by-design approach—local data, encrypted metadata sync, and built-in PGP—and explain onboarding, documentation, and dynamic, scriptable signatures.

MacVoices #25276: In-Depth with the Developers of MailMaven and Joe Kissell (1)

Nov 4, 2025 | Interview, Take Control

Developers of MailMaven join Joe Kissel to explore a new power-user email client born from the end of Apple Mail plugins. They discuss metadata, advanced rules, keyboard-driven workflows, thoughtful UI decisions, approachable onboarding, and practical spam control using SpamSieve with server-side filtering. Part 1 of a three-part conversation.

MacVoices #25275: Live! – Apple at $4 Trillion, A Lawsuit Loss, and App Tracking Transparency

Nov 3, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

Apple’s market value nears $4 trillion as the panel examines the company’s growth, leadership, and investor confidence. Discussion turns to Apple’s UK App Store lawsuit, potential multibillion-dollar penalties, and the debate over privacy and app tracking transparency in Europe.

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

Oct 31, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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.

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

Oct 30, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

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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