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MacVoices #25134: NAB Show – Insta360’s Connect Revolutionizes Hybrid Workspaces

MacVoices #25134: NAB Show – Insta360’s Connect Revolutionizes Hybrid Workspaces

May 13, 2025 |

At NAB Show 2025, Insta360 showcases the Connect, a smart all-in-one conference camera with dual 4K lenses, AI-powered speaker tracking, whiteboard enhancement, gallery view, and advanced audio capabilities. Designed for simplicity, it supports major platforms like Zoom and Teams, requires no extra hardware, and prioritizes privacy by recording nothing internally. Qibiao Liu, Industry Business Development Manager for Insta360 delivers the impressive demo. 

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MacVoices #25133: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra

MacVoices #25133: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra

May 13, 2025 |

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo Brett Terpstra previews his upcoming talk on Mastodon, highlighting its benefits over traditional social media platforms. He provides some thoughts on how to choose the right server, migrate accounts, and even host your own instance for better control. The session aims to guide users through Mastodon’s structure and community, helping them get the most out of the platform while eliminating confusion. Brett also shares why he’s left most other platforms behind in favor of Mastodon and Facebook. 

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MacVoices #25132: Live! – Meta Piles On, Questioning Tim Sweeney’s Thinking

MacVoices #25132: Live! – Meta Piles On, Questioning Tim Sweeney’s Thinking

May 12, 2025 |

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet continue the of discussion the latest developments in the Epic vs. Apple legal battle. Adding to the court order is a recent interview with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and his portrayal of his company as a defender of developers and seemingly contradictory statements about Apple vs. Epic’s ambitions.  and scrutinizes his recent interview. Thoughts on whether average users will even notice the changes and what comes next are topped off by  Meta’s entry into the platform power debate. 

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MacVoices #25131: Live! – Implications of The Epic v. Apple Lawsuit Decision

MacVoices #25131: Live! – Implications of The Epic v. Apple Lawsuit Decision

May 9, 2025 |

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet analyze the latest developments in the Epic vs. Apple lawsuit, focusing on Judge Gonzalez’s criticism of Apple’s failure to enable alternate payment options in good faith. Allegations of perjury against an Apple executive and the company’s strategic missteps take center stage. The group debates Apple’s App Store fee structure, the role of government oversight, and whether developers will embrace the new rules or remain cautious. 

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MacVoices #25130: NAB – Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software and mimoLive

MacVoices #25130: NAB – Oliver Breidenbach of Boinx Software and mimoLive

May 8, 2025 |

On the show floor at NAB we got to connect with our old friend Oliver Breidenbach, CEO of Boinx Software and mimoLive. Oliver catches us up on what’s new in mimoLive, including Zoom integration and a new free evaluation license ideal for creators, educators, and mobile journalists. The platform now offers advanced video compositing, flexible formats, and real-time remote production capabilities. Updates to other Boinx products like FotoMagico also continue under a subscription model for rapid innovation. 

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MacVoices #24252: TV+ Talk – Apple TV+ On Amazon Prime and A New Vision Pro Movie

MacVoices #24252: TV+ Talk – Apple TV+ On Amazon Prime and A New Vision Pro Movie

Oct 15, 2024 |

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner use this edition of TV+ Talk to discuss the surprising agreement between Amazon and Apple that will put Apple TV+ on Amazon Prime Video. Are there winners and losers in this development, and what affect will it have on how you sign up for the service? What are the financial arrangements between the two streaming players? Charlotte and Chuck also talk about the new movie that was shot with the Apple Vision Pro in mind and why one of them isn’t interested in seeing it. 

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MacVoices #24250: More With Jason Snell on ‘Take Control of Photos’ (2)

MacVoices #24250: More With Jason Snell on ‘Take Control of Photos’ (2)

Oct 10, 2024 |

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)

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MacVoices #24249: Jason Snell Takes Control of Photos (1)

MacVoices #24249: Jason Snell Takes Control of Photos (1)

Oct 9, 2024 |

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. 

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MacVoices #24248: Golden Hill Software’s John Brayton Brings Unread To The Mac

MacVoices #24248: Golden Hill Software’s John Brayton Brings Unread To The Mac

Oct 8, 2024 |

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. 

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MacVoices #24245: Live! – iPhone Camera Comes In Fourth, Apple Budgets New Films

MacVoices #24245: Live! – iPhone Camera Comes In Fourth, Apple Budgets New Films

Oct 3, 2024 |

Does the fact that a recent evaluation placing the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera in fourth place behind some competitors really matter? Dave Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet talk about having the camera as part of a phone that you want to use. as well as just how close the rankings were. The panel has thoughts on Oprah Winfrey buying back the rights to a documentary about her life and the effect of Apple putting a budget on future movie projects.

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