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

Does the fact that a recent evaluation placing the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera in fourth place behind some competitors really matter? Chuck Joiner, Dave GinsburgEric BoldenMarty JenciusBrian Flanigan-ArthursJim 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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In Touch with iOS #320 – You Cannot Procreate with AI on your iPad

“In this episode of *In Touch with iOS*, hosted by Dave Ginsburg, we dive deep into the latest developments in the Apple ecosystem with a riveting group of panelists, including Chuck Joiner, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet.

The discussion kicks off with a comprehensive overview of recent iOS betas and their features, particularly iOS 18 and its upcoming enhancements. As we navigate through the various beta updates, we share our experiences, dissecting significant improvements like the new phone call recording capabilities and the refined Apple Maps with hiking routes. “

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MacVoices #24236: Live! – Amazon’s Pay-For Assistant; Spotify Whines…Again

MacVoices #24236: Live! – Amazon’s Pay-For Assistant; Spotify Whines…Again

Would you pay for a better virtual assistant? Amazon seems to think so, with reports of a superior AI-oriented Alexa is coming. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby look at whether this is a good idea, sparking a broader discussion of AI andsmart assistant satisfaction and expectations. They then turn their attention to yet another allegation against Apple by Spotify, and speculate on who might buy them and why.

MacVoices #24235: Live! – Apple Stock, Intel In Trouble, Canva’s Pricing

MacVoices #24235: Live! – Apple Stock, Intel In Trouble, Canva’s Pricing

The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Citibank’s prediction of Apple as the top AI stock pick for 2025 amidst market fluctuations and analyze Intel’s struggles, highlighting Apple’s growing competitive edge with their M-series chips. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby also review  Canva’s decision to raise prices by up to 300% for new AI features, Microsoft’s complaints about gaming that sound vaguely familiar, and more. 

MacVoices #24234: Vision Pro Focus – Entertainment on The Apple Vision Pro (2)

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 #24232: Live! – Discussing Apple’s Glowtime Event (4)

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)

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 #24229: Live! – Discussing Apple’s Glowtime Event (1)

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

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. 

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Chuck Joiner

Chuck Joiner, creator of MacVoices, has been producing original Apple, Macintosh, and tech-focused audio and video content since 2000. With expertise acquired through a background in insurance investigation, negotiation, and litigation management, Chuck’s curiosity-driven content aims to inform and entertain.

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