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MacVoices #26272: Briefing – The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay Adapter

MacVoices #26272: Briefing – The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay Adapter

Oct 6, 2026 |

The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter makes wired CarPlay wireless without the reliability problems common to other adapters. Setup is simple, connections occur within seconds, and extensive driving produced no dropped connections. Voice calls, apps, vehicle controls, and two-phone pairing all work seamlessly, making it a compact and affordable CarPlay upgrade. 

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MacVoices #26266: Live! – Siri Gets Smarter, Tim Cook’s New Role, Woz’s Merch Store

MacVoices #26266: Live! – Siri Gets Smarter, Tim Cook’s New Role, Woz’s Merch Store

Sep 28, 2026 |

The panel explores first impressions of Siri AI, from image searches, weather, news, and Vision Pro visual recognition to unexpected limitations involving apps and personal context. The discussion also covers Steve Jobs and Apple Store history, Steve Wozniak’s new merchandise venture, Apple’s wearable market strength, GM’s continuing retreat from CarPlay, and Tim Cook’s expanding diplomatic role. 

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MacVoices #26261: Live! – CarPlay and AI, Apple Rethinks Training Data, and WordPress Drama

MacVoices #26261: Live! – CarPlay and AI, Apple Rethinks Training Data, and WordPress Drama

Sep 21, 2026 |

The continuation of AI chatbots arriving in CarPlay, Apple’s opt-in approach to using customer data for AI training, and turmoil surrounding WordPress leadership are the topics for this MacVoices Live! discussion. The conversation also examines Bending Spoons’ latest billion-dollar acquisition, Apple’s international iCloud+ bundles, the potential for services to expand Apple’s global ecosystem, and Michael Dell’s support for new youth investment accounts.

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MacVoices #26260: AppleCare One Family Plan Calculus and Demand for CarPlay Wins

MacVoices #26260: AppleCare One Family Plan Calculus and Demand for CarPlay Wins

Sep 18, 2026 |

The MacVoices Live! panel  explores some of the useful new macOS Golden Gate features, including AI-assisted Shortcuts and improved iPhone Mirroring. They debate the emerging iPhone Duo and foldable-phone market and why one would prefer to give the new foldable a try. The value of AppleCare’s new family coverage plan is also reviewed for with households with many devices, and as an option for an individual. T-Mobile’s fee for iPhone Handoff, and GM’s decision to retain CarPlay in gas-powered vehicles wrap up this session. 

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MacVoices #26238: Live! – Vision Pro Surgery, CarPlay on Boats, and Apple Intelligence in China

MacVoices #26238: Live! – Vision Pro Surgery, CarPlay on Boats, and Apple Intelligence in China

Aug 21, 2026 |

Apple Vision Pro’s measurable impact in surgery leads a discussion of spatial computing in medicine, including shorter procedures, surgeon ergonomics, patient benefits, and equipment costs. The panel also explores CarPlay on pontoon boats, Apple Maps versus Waze, another delay in Apple’s legal fight with Jon Prosser, and the difficult privacy compromises surrounding Siri and Apple Intelligence in China.

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MacVoices #26230: Live! – Claude Security Risks, Selfie ID Verification, and Privacy

MacVoices #26230: Live! – Claude Security Risks, Selfie ID Verification, and Privacy

Aug 11, 2026 |

The integration of Apple Maps in Ford’s future electric vehicle platform generates discussions of the auto industry picking and choosing technology. The MacVoices Live! panel also examines security risks involving Claude Cowork and exposed shared chats, OpenAI’s dispute with Hugging Face, and the hazards of autonomous AI tools. If that wasn’t enough, selfie-based account recovery puts a new spin on the facial recognition.The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio. 

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MacVoice #26207 – Live! – OpenClaw, Stolen iPhone Advice, Apple’s Value, and Waiting on Siri AI

MacVoice #26207 – Live! – OpenClaw, Stolen iPhone Advice, Apple’s Value, and Waiting on Siri AI

Jul 10, 2026 |

OpenClaw’s official iPhone app is tempting many to get into the whole agentic a AI thing. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Norbert Frassa, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss whether this is a good idea and how anxious they are to put it into practice. They also touch on the  security implications of a stolen iPhone, and Apple’s standing as the world’s most valuable brand.The discussion evolves in an exploration of  the technical challenges behind an immersive Vision Pro classical concert, and debate whether smart glasses could deliver the same experience, 

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MacVoices #26173: Live! – CarPlay Rejection, Voice Control, and Stan Lee’s Voice

MacVoices #26173: Live! – CarPlay Rejection, Voice Control, and Stan Lee’s Voice

Jun 9, 2026 |

Rivian’s rejection of CarPlay and physical buttons in favor of voice and AI control sees to question safety, convenience, data control, and long-term car software support. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea question whether Rivian has other motives, and then dive into Tesla updates, AI voice recreation of Stan Lee, Spider-Man ticket promotions, Dashlane concerns, and Andy Ihnatko’s new site. 

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MacVoices #26117: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah

MacVoices #26117: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah

Apr 10, 2026 |

In this Road to Macstock we caught up with Kirschen Seah, a Macstock regular, who will focus on making the most of CarPlay as an essential iPhone companion in modern vehicles. The session will highlight setup, customization, and everyday use, from navigation and media to hands-free compliance. It will also explore wireless versus wired connections, cross-vehicle consistency, and third-party solutions for older cars, emphasizing how drivers can unlock far more value from a feature many overlook. 

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MacVoices #26092: Live! – Apple Music Connect, A Rivian App, and Apple Video Podcasts

MacVoices #26092: Live! – Apple Music Connect, A Rivian App, and Apple Video Podcasts

Mar 6, 2026 |

A new Apple Music Connect as a promotional platform for artists and labels, has been announced. Rivian are launching an Apple Watch app to control vehicle functions despite rejecting CarPlay. Apple Podcasts is native video support. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discuss all of these, debating discoverability in music streaming, the logic behind Rivian’s ecosystem choices, and whether Apple’s move into video podcasts can compete with platforms like YouTube and Spotify.

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