MacVoices #25099: Live! – Apple Watch Lawsuit, No More Space Gray, 1Password, A Digg Reboot
The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discusses Apple’s patent victory protecting Apple Watch, the discontinuation of space gray Macs, and the implications of Apple Silicon upgrades. They explore 1Password’s new location-based features, the practicality of high-end Macs, and share excitement over the revival of Digg.
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MacVoices #25090: Live! – Child Safety, Apple Watch on Ice, and Automatic Mac Updates
The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea covers Apple’s new child safety tools, emphasizing parental control and user privacy by minimizing data collection. We also discuss NHL officials adopting Apple Watches with a custom app, enhancing game flow and safety. Lastly, the group addresses unexpected automatic MacOS updates, exploring user and enterprise approaches to managing software compatibility.
MacVoices #25089: Terri Morgan on New LumaFusion Features and the Joy of Editing
Terry Morgan, Co-Founder Principle Designer for LumaTouch discusses the significant new features in LumaFusion, particularly highlighting adjustment clips, enhanced keyframing, and increased track support in the latest update. Terry explains how these features streamline the editing process, providing editors with greater efficiency, flexibility, and creativity. She emphasizes how adjustment clips revolutionize the editing workflow by allowing complex, multi-layered edits with simplified controls. The conversation also touches on LumaFusion’s unique pricing structure, mobile editing on iPhone and iPad, and the satisfaction that comes from creative storytelling through video editing.
MacVoices #25088: Live! – New iPads, Apple vs. UK, iCloud Lawsuit Dismissed
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discusses Apple’s newly announced iPad Air with M4 chip and the 11th-gen base iPad featuring an A16 processor, debating their value and audience appeal. They also explore Apple’s resistance to UK encryption backdoor demands, highlighting potential privacy implications. Finally, they cover Apple’s successful dismissal of an iCloud storage pricing lawsuit, affirming Apple’s right to set pricing despite criticism.
MacVoices #25087: Building Your Own Web Site with Brian Flanigan-Arthurs
Thinking that you might want or need your own web site? Brian Flanagan-Arthurs discusses the importance of owning a personal website. He shares his motivations, the risks of relying on social media, and his process of choosing a domain, software, and hosting. Brian details his experience with WordPress, the learning curve, and the benefits of controlling his online presence. Chuck and Brian emphasize adaptability, ongoing refinements, and the value of having a central hub for content and communication.
MacVoices #25086: Live! – Cheaper YouTube, Ad-Supported Office 365, A New Pantone Color
This MacVoices Live! discussion concludes with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio discussing YouTube’s rumored Premium Light tier, Microsoft testing an ad-supported Office 365 version, and Pantone naming a color after Drew Barrymore. The panel debates the value of YouTube Premium, subscription models, and Microsoft’s cloud push. They also discuss Kindle download restrictions and the impact of ad-supported services on user experience.
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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio explore the increasing frequency of immersive video content for Apple Vision Pro, highlighting a new Arctic Surfing experience. The panel discusses its effectiveness, the evolution of spatial video, and potential smart home integrations for deeper immersion. They also debate Adobe’s long-awaited Photoshop release for iPhone, weighing its professional utility, subscription model, and integration with Creative Cloud against existing mobile editing tools.
MacVoices #25084: Live! – Apple Invests In The US, Apple News+ Cooks, AI on the Vision Pro
Apple’s ongoing investments in U.S. manufacturing, enhancements to Apple News+, and Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro were the topics on this MacVoices Live!. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fucciol discussed Apple’s $500 billion commitment to U.S. facilities, clarifying that it aligns with long-term plans rather than a new shift. Apple News+’s new recipe and restaurant features were praised for adding value, while the iPhone 16e’s missing ultra-wideband and MagSafe raised concerns. Lastly, Vision Pro’s Apple Intelligence beta left panelists eager for more promised features in April.
MacVoices #25083: Live! – Apple Takes A Different Tack On UK iCloud Backdoor
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