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MacVoices #25295: Live! – Tim Cook’s Retirement, WeChat Revenue, App Store Guidelines

MacVoices #25295: Live! – Tim Cook’s Retirement, WeChat Revenue, App Store Guidelines

This episode explores the swirl of rumors around Tim Cook’s potential retirement and what Apple’s succession planning might really look like. The panel then dissects reports that Apple could make billions in commissions from WeChat, separating headline hype from reality. They wrap up with a look at tighter App Store guidelines aimed at stopping copycat apps and how those changes may impact developers and users alike.

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MacVoices #25249: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (2)

MacVoices #25249: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (2)

Joe Kissel explores Tahoe’s hands-on upgrades: a customizable Control Center and menu bar, easier access to Reduce Transparency, the Phone app on Mac with call screening and hold assist, and live translation. He assesses Spotlight’s redesign—actions and clipboard history included—and highlights new system apps like Apps, Games, Journal, and Magnifier.

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MacVoices #25248: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (1)

MacVoices #25248: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (1)

Joe Kissel joins Chuck to discuss Take Control of Tahoe and the newly updated Mac Basics. They explore Apple’s sweeping design overhaul with Liquid Glass, debate its real-world impact on usability, and explain how Apple’s expanding app ecosystem demands frequent book updates. Joe shares insight into balancing depth, clarity, and adaptation to ever-changing macOS updates.

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MacVoices #25214: Behind The Scenes at ScreenCastsONLINE with Lee Garrett

MacVoices #25214: Behind The Scenes at ScreenCastsONLINE with Lee Garrett

Lee Garrett, owner of ScreenCastsOnline, shares how he took over from founder Don McAllister, maintained quality, and evolved the platform’s content strategy. From balancing app and OS coverage to expanding on YouTube, Garrett explains his approach, future goals, and dedication to community while keeping the service’s educational mission strong.

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MacVoices #25177: Road to Macstock – Jill McKinley

MacVoices #25177: Road to Macstock – Jill McKinley

The Road to Macstock and Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to Jill McKinley, who previews her upcoming talk on how Apple’s ecosystem helped her lose weight and build a healthier lifestyle. She will explain how the Apple Watch, Fitness+, and apps like MyNetDiary and Todoist make tracking effortless, with reminders and data centralization driving consistency. In typical Jill fashion, her session will guide attendees through the full range of Apple’s health tools with small, sustainable steps. 

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MacVoices #25133: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra

MacVoices #25133: Road to Macstock – Brett Terpstra

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo Brett Terpstra previews his upcoming talk on Mastodon, highlighting its benefits over traditional social media platforms. He provides some thoughts on how to choose the right server, migrate accounts, and even host your own instance for better control. The session aims to guide users through Mastodon’s structure and community, helping them get the most out of the platform while eliminating confusion. Brett also shares why he’s left most other platforms behind in favor of Mastodon and Facebook. 

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MacVoices #25120: Live! – Tim Cook’s Influence, Apple’s Sports App, Meta’s Redaction Fail

MacVoices #25120: Live! – Tim Cook’s Influence, Apple’s Sports App, Meta’s Redaction Fail

The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, and Eric Bolden discuss Tim Cook’s strategic influence in securing tariff exemptions, highlighting his low-key leadership style focused on Apple’s interests. They explore updates to Apple’s Sports app, praising its clean interface and new sharing features. The conversation shifts to Meta’s redaction failure in a legal case, questioning whether it was incompetence or intentional, and emphasizing the importance of proper document security. 

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