The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio consider New York Mayor Eric Adams forgetfulness when it comes to his iPhone password, and the use cases for Apple’s newest AI model.
MacVoices #24250: More With Jason Snell on ‘Take Control of Photos’ (2)
Our conversation with Jason Snell about the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books wraps up with a look at the power of the Photos app for users of all skill levels. Enhancements such as Photographic styles change the game by providing more post-capture options than ever before. Jason also covers getting more out of our photos by printing or making custom books and projects, and how that has become more of a focus in the latest version of Photos. (Part 2)
MacVoices #24249: Jason Snell Takes Control of Photos (1)
Jason Snell has released the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books to cover the most recent updates to the Photos app on all of Apple’s operating systems. Jason explains why Photos has undergone more of a redesign than an upgrade, utilizing machine learning to help you do more than ever before with your photos. Also more unified than ever is the interface across Mac, iPhone, and iPad which helps in overcoming the resistance to adopting new features. Jason touches on how the improved search capabilities and customizable collections enhance the user experience and utilization of photos.
MacVoices #24248: Golden Hill Software’s John Brayton Brings Unread To The Mac
John Brayton of Golden Hill Software has released a Mac version of his popular RSS reader, Unread. Available on iOS and iPad OS already, John explains why he felt it was time to fill out the collection for the desktop, citing the changing ways we work and interact online, the changes in social media and how people get their news, and the thought processes behind his pricing decisions.
MacVoices #24247: Live! – EU’s Big Tech Agenda, Ferrari Security
https://youtu.be/xl5bonXnEhE Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet analyze the European Union's increasing regulatory pressure on major tech firms, especially but not limited to Apple. Their advocacy for a more...
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MacVoices #24234: Vision Pro Focus – Entertainment on The Apple Vision Pro (2)
This Vision Pro Focus episode wraps up as Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Chuck Joiner consider how gaming on the Apple Vision Pro differs from other “immersive” gaming and interactive experiences. They look at both new and classic titles, discuss the role of third-party controllers in enhancing the gameplay, and tackle a different category of entertainment that focus on personal expression and collaboration. The session wraps up with the possibilites for great viewer engagement in live sports broadcasts.
MacVoices #24233: Vision Pro Focus – Entertainment On The Apple Vision Pro (1)
https://youtu.be/qmu4ouhowec Eric Bolden and Marty Jencius of Vision ProFiles and host Chuck Joiner take on the topic of entertainment on the Apple Vision Pro. Classifying entertainment experiences into passive (movies) vs.interactive (games), we consider what works...
MacVoices #24232: Live! – Discussing Apple’s Glowtime Event (4)
The MacVoices Live! panel concludes the discussion of Apple’s Glowtime event and the product announcements with a deep dive into Apple Intelligence expectations, environmental concerns, and use cases. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Patrice Brend’amour also discuss the live events of the past vs. the pre-recorded ones of the present, how the presenters and presentations themselves have evolved, and who these events are really for.
MacVoices #24231: Live! – Discussing Apple’s Glowtime Event (3)
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Patrice Brend’amour turn their attention to the iPhone 16 portion of Apple’s Glowtime event, who will be upgrading and who will be waiting. New camera features, storage options and of course, iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Mac all affected the decision-making process. The panel then transitioned into comments on the event itself, its intended audience, and how Apple Intelligence will be rolled out.
MacVoices #24230: Live! – Discussing Apple’s Glowtime Event (2)
https://youtu.be/Q-7s1YRw1wE Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Patrice Brend’amour continue the discussion of Apple’s Glowtime event by finishing up on the Apple Watch...
MacVoices #24229: Live! – Discussing Apple’s Glowtime Event (1)
A bonus-sized MacVoices Live! panel assembled to discuss Apple’s Glowtime event, the announcements, and who is buying what. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Patrice Brend’amour start with the Apple Watch announcements. They outline their purchase decisions while clarifying confusion on which Apple Watch has the largest screen, cover some of the health metrics, and debate the blood oxygen sensor’s presence in U.S.-bound watches. (Part 1)
MacVoices #24228: The Prismatic Company’s Text-To-Video Capabilities
In another catch-up with a company we met at NAB show, Abe Feinberg, Co-Founder and CEO of The Prismatic Company, gives us an update on their LightWeave series of apps that can help you build and update quality video content at scale. Abe talks about the betas that are available by request, their upcoming visit to IBC, and how their text-to-video engine creates from the very first sentence.
MacVoices #24227: More With Joe Kissell On Taking Control Of Sequoia (2)
The second part of our conversation with Joe Kissell, who’s newest book is Take Control of Sequoia, shifts to his assessments of Apple Intelligence in the upcoming macOS, as well as some thoughts on the general state of large language models and their uses. Joe draws on some personal examples as he analyzes what Apple Intelligence may mean for all of us.
MacVoices #24226: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Sequoia (1)
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