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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

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

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 #26086: Live! – Apple Experience Speculation

MacVoices #26086: Live! – Apple Experience Speculation

Apple’s upcoming “experience” announcements take center stage in a discussion by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet, Possible products like an entry-level MacBook with an A18 chip, iPhone 17e, and updated MacBook Pros are all on the table as possible press release and/or video releases. The group discusses timing, education market positioning, and whether smaller launches signal a shift in Apple’s event strategy. 

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MacVoices #26069: CES – EarFun Delivers Affordable, Premium Personal Audio

MacVoices #26069: CES – EarFun Delivers Affordable, Premium Personal Audio

In Las Vegas at CES 2026, EarFun showcases its award-winning audio lineup. Lynn L., Marketing Professional – Brand Growth, highlight their CEO’s engineering background and the team’s focus on performance and value, explaining how development and attention to user needs have built the brand’s reputation. Pricing and availability are positioned to make their premium audio features accessible to a wider audience. 

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MacVoices #26068: Apple Info Leaked, Camo vs. Apple, Pantone, Adobe AI, and Android in Utah

MacVoices #26068: Apple Info Leaked, Camo vs. Apple, Pantone, Adobe AI, and Android in Utah

A multi-topic discussion in this MacVoices Live! session starts with a Luxshare cyberattack that may have exposed Apple product plans, raising concerns about ransom demands and security implications. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also examine Camo’s lawsuit against Apple over Continuity Camera, Utah’s proposal to make Android its official OS, Pantone’s affordable color-matching kit, and Adobe Acrobat’s AI-generated presentations and “podcasts,” debating the value and risks of AI-created media. 

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MacVoices #25066: CES – MOFT Adds Tracking and Expands Tablet Case Options

MacVoices #25066: CES – MOFT Adds Tracking and Expands Tablet Case Options

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, MOFT unveils trackable phone accessories that integrate Find My technology into its signature origami-inspired Snap-On wallets, tripods, and stands. PR Manager Kristina Ratliff walks us through the features that include echargeable and louder than typical trackers and how all the new designs blend function with style. The lineup also expands dynamic iPad folios and colorful carry sleeves, reflecting MOFT’s lightweight, “invisible design” philosophy. 

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MacVoices #26064: Live! – Dropping Support for Hardware, New AirTags, and Apple Cash

MacVoices #26064: Live! – Dropping Support for Hardware, New AirTags, and Apple Cash

Belkin is ending support for most Wemo smart home devices, raising fresh concerns about IoT e-waste and long-term reliability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden also react to a new generation of AirTags with louder alerts and longer range, share real-world tracking and wallet stories, and explains Apple Cash’s higher instant transfer fees. 

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MacVoices #26063: CES – Aukey’s Latest Innovative Charging Station Covers Multiple Devices

MacVoices #26063: CES – Aukey’s Latest Innovative Charging Station Covers Multiple Devices

From CES 2026, Vanessa Ng, Marketing Specialist for Aukey, introduces the MacFusion ARC, a CES Innovation Award–winning modular charging system. The 6-in-1 design uses detachable receiver power banks that recharge wirelessly on a central hub, letting users power devices throughout the home. Featuring Qi 2.2 fast charging, active cooling, and multiple charging pad options, the system delivers a flexible option for those with multiple devices. 

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