A bonus-sized MacVoices discussion resulted from a virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh User Group. As with most user group discussions, we start out in one direction and then let the questions and conversation dictate what we cover. The starting point this time was the iPhone 16 and things went from there.
Apple Pay turned 10 recently and the MacVoices Live! panel discussed its transformation and influence in mobile payments since its launch. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Martty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden detour into political territory, examining a political narrative surrounding a rumored phone call between Tim Cook and Donald Trump related to EU regulations. The conversation focused on the need for both skeptical and mixed media coverage.
Glenn Fleishman goes in depth on the title subject of his Keep Safe Using Mobile Tech. We talk about how to secure Apple devices amid all the changes and updates to operating systems, along with features such as car crash detection, fall detection, emergency SOS, and the Check-In function, Glenn emphasizes the need for individuals to understand and customize their device settings for optimal protection from both misadventure as well as theft. (Part 2)
https://youtu.be/lIcVdN9xXY0 This MacVoices Live! session focused on two topics. The first was the FDA approval of Apple AirPods as OTC hearing aids, and the Apple Watch’s ability to diagnose sleep apnea. While neither will replace professional devices and services,...
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.
https://youtu.be/6nlK6DkYbvc This MacVoices Live! panel (finally) wraps up our App Store debate, then turn to a series of stories. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss Microsoft’s sort-of but not really, confusing...
At CES in Las Vegas, we received a tour of the newest offerings from Zens by CEO Johan Plasmans. They include a new 4-in-1 charging doc, a modular dock that allows you to pick what additions you want to make, and a compact travel charger for your iPhone and Apple...
The annual MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide series is off to a great start with with picks from Jeff Gamet, Brett Terpstra, and Andrew Orr. Some were expected, some were a surprise. The panel delivers selections from Apple devices to book picks, power to a surprise Amazon...
Some of the MacVoices Live! panel members finally received their new hardware, and go in-depth on their experiences with both new features and the actual transition from older devices (sometimes much older) to Apple’s latest and greatest. Chuck Joiner, David...
The MacVoices Panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’Amour, and Eric Bolden wrap up a discussion of iPhone photo sizes before revealing what new Apple products they purchased, what configurations they...
? Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner wrap up their virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh Users Group audience with a question and answer session that spanned topics from Apple’s “Far Out” event to AR, VR, and beyond. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by...
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner continue their discussion in front of a virtual Long Island Macintosh Users Group audience about the “Far Out” announcements. The discussion picks up in the middle of the Apple Watch part of the conversation. Apple Watch Series 8 or Apple...
Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner made a virtual visit to the Long Island Macintosh Users Group just a few days after Apple’s “Far Out” event to review and analyze the announcements. Adam talks about why people upgrade based on “change my life” features, reveals what he...
The discussion of Apple’s “Far Out” event announcements continued as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Derek Miley, Brittany Smith, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont, Patrice Brend’Amour, and Andrew Orr finished up with some final thoughts on the iPhones 14, then...
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