MacVoices #26209: Apple Stock Recovers, iCloud Is Required, and More iPhone Foldables
Apple’s stock rebounds after recent product price increases, prompting a discussion of customer loyalty, upgrade timing, refurbished options, and long-term confidence in the company. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Marty Jencius also examine why advanced Home features may require a 2TB iCloud+ plan, then debates Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone, including price, form factor, cameras, usability, durability, and whether it can succeed within the Apple ecosystem.
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‘Fare Thee Well BTN Listeners’ on The British Tech Network
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Moderating a WWDC Keynote Discussion at the MacPaw ‘Flip the Script’ Event
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‘3 Brain Cells’ on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network
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MacVoices #26200: Road to Macstock: Brian Henson
This Road to Macstock features a discussion with Brian Hensen about his evolving role as the event’s master of ceremonies. From speaker wrangler to stage host. Brian previews how this year’s Macstock will let him spotlight the people who inspire him, comments on the event’s welcoming Apple community, and reflects on the value of shared learning, speaker preparation, podcasting, and personal connections that are at the core of the Macstock experience.
MacVoices #26199: MacVoices Update – 2026-06
The June 2026 update, preview Chuck’s upcoming trip to MacStock, encouraging attendees to introduce themselves. The also outlines the last of the NAB interviews, recaps participation in MacPaw’s Flip the Script event during WWDC and announces the launch of the new MacVoices Merch Store. The update wraps by encouraging YouTube subscriptions and thanking Patreon supporters.
MacVoices #26198: Live! – Meta Pauses Their Employee Tracking, New Smart Glasses, and The Ubiquity of Surveillance
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MacVoices #26197: Road to Macstock – Pat Fauquet
Pat Fauquet is the next stop onThe Road to Macstock is a conversation about her session, “Pills, Processes, and Procedures,” explaining how Apple devices can help manage medications, appointments, research, and communication with doctors. Drawing from years of health challenges and tech experience, she highlights the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac as practical tools for personal advocacy, caregiving, and preparedness. This might be the most important session this year.
MacVoices #26196: Road to Macstock – Paula Marie Davis
The Road to Macstock stops to talk to Paula Marie Davis, who previews her first Macstock appearance and the path that led her from longtime Mac user and wellness coach to launching Ditch the Dogma with Ecamm. She explains why creators need to care for the person running the tech stack, how conference inspiration can become post-event exhaustion, and how movement, time mapping, and small wellness practices can support energy, creativity, and follow-through.
MacVoices #26195: Live! – Apple, Intel, and Trump, Glenn Fleishman’s Fruit Specs, and LastPass Hacked…Again
The panel examines a Bluetooth-related earbuds vulnerability, debating whether the issue lies in the protocol or Apple’s proprietary pairing approach, and why the implications feel unsettling. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle also touch on a useful tool born from a creator’s own workflow before turning to another LastPass incident and where it puts them on the trust spectrum.
MacVoices #26194: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius
Our next stop on the Road to Macstock is with Marty Jencius, who previews his workshop on troubleshooting Apple devices through a highly interactive “open space” format. Rather than a lecture, Marty explains how attendees will form small groups around real questions, share expertise, move between discussions using the “law of two feet,” and create organic conversations. The result will be a flexible, collaborative experience that encourages learning, problem-solving, and new connections among the participants.
MacVoices #26193: Live! – What Apple Wants From John Prosser, The 20 Most-Streamed Artists, and A New Merch Store!
The launch of a new MacVoices merch store kicks off this session, including product choices, embroidery options, and listener-requested items. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle discussion then turn to Apple’s lawsuit involving Jon Prosser, the default judgment being set aside, and what Apple may hope to gain through discovery. The group closes by reacting to Apple Music’s most-streamed artists list and how streaming reflects changing musical demographics.
MacVoices #26192: Road to Macstock – Michael D.J. Eisenberg
The Road to Macstock takes us to Michael D.J. Eisenberg. whose presentation will focus on podcasting, sharing how he plans to help attendees understand what makes a show work, from concept and preparation to recording, production, and audience connection. The conversation also highlights the value of learning from experienced creators in person and the community energy that makes the event special.
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