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MacVoices #25285: Live! – Apple’s Lobbying, Stolen Secrets Presentations, and Affinity Suite Goes Free

Apple’s EU lobbying spend sparks panel debate before David GinsburgMarty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-ArthursEric BoldenJeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont turn to a bizarre case of stolen trade secrets being publicly presented. The discussion then shifts to Canva making the Affinity suite free, what that means for Adobe’s dominance, long-term subscription concerns, and how AI-powered creative tools are reshaping design workflows.

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MacVoices #24212: MacVoices Live! – Drivers Love CarPlay; The Auto Industry Not So Much

MacVoices #24212: MacVoices Live! – Drivers Love CarPlay; The Auto Industry Not So Much

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden go in deep on a new J.D. Power on customer satisfaction the their in-car entertainment options. While CarPlay got CarPlay is still at the top of the heap, and the options developed by the auto manufactures are at the bottom. So why are some, notably GM, refusing to include CarPlay moving forward? The panel tries to make sense of it all. 

MacVoices #24211: Live! – A Tech Pioneer Lost; High-End vs. Low-End iPads

MacVoices #24211: Live! – A Tech Pioneer Lost; High-End vs. Low-End iPads

At the start of this MacVoices Live! session we pay tribute to Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, discussing her pivotal role in shaping online media. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden then shift to a report on trends in iPad sales indicating a rise in demand for the higher-end iPad Pro at the expense of the iPad Air and Mini, reflecting a consumer shift towards premium devices. 

MacVoices #24209: In-Depth on Subscriptions On The Mac Show (1)

MacVoices #24209: In-Depth on Subscriptions On The Mac Show (1)

In the first part of a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend’amour discuss the shift from one-time purchases to subscription software models, examining both the benefits and challenges this brings for developers and users alike. Predictable revenue streams that subscriptions offer developers for continuous improvements are weighed against user fatigue from managing multiple subscriptions and the value-evaluation that comes with regular vs. one-time payments. (Part 1) 

MacVoices #24208: MacVoices Briefing – BIGASUO 15.6″ Portable Monitor

MacVoices #24208: MacVoices Briefing – BIGASUO 15.6″ Portable Monitor

This MacVoices Briefing summarizes Chuck’s experience with the BIGASUO 15.6 Portable Monitor, an option for taking your dual-screen productivity experience on the road. With a smart cover included, three screen modes, and two connectivity options, the BIGASUO is worth a look if you are in the market for a portable monitor. 

MacVoices #24207: More Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (2)

MacVoices #24207: More Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (2)

Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner continue their discussion of wearables on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, turning to smart glasses and smart clothes. Issues that crop up include power usage and privacy concerns over potentially intimate tracking, privacy, and data collection. They touch on the past Apple-Nike collaboration, and debate the accuracy of step counts in wearables. Other possible issues include kinetic charging, extra batter power, and more. (Part 2) 

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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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