Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby look at the unannounced feature that reboots iPhones after an extended period of inactivity, how they view it, and how law enforcement is seeing it. In the same vein, we look at what Apple is giving in the form of an also-unannounced improvement to their laptop screens, the new version of Final Cut, and new games for Apple Arcade. Apple is also taking away some features from and what Apple is taking away some legacy machines in terms of support and repair options. The panel digs through all of that and more.
MacVoices #24250: More With Jason Snell on ‘Take Control of Photos’ (2)
Our conversation with Jason Snell about the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books wraps up with a look at the power of the Photos app for users of all skill levels. Enhancements such as Photographic styles change the game by providing more post-capture options than ever before. Jason also covers getting more out of our photos by printing or making custom books and projects, and how that has become more of a focus in the latest version of Photos. (Part 2)
MacVoices #24249: Jason Snell Takes Control of Photos (1)
Jason Snell has released the 4th edition of Take Control of Photos for Take Control Books to cover the most recent updates to the Photos app on all of Apple’s operating systems. Jason explains why Photos has undergone more of a redesign than an upgrade, utilizing machine learning to help you do more than ever before with your photos. Also more unified than ever is the interface across Mac, iPhone, and iPad which helps in overcoming the resistance to adopting new features. Jason touches on how the improved search capabilities and customizable collections enhance the user experience and utilization of photos.
MacVoices #24248: Golden Hill Software’s John Brayton Brings Unread To The Mac
John Brayton of Golden Hill Software has released a Mac version of his popular RSS reader, Unread. Available on iOS and iPad OS already, John explains why he felt it was time to fill out the collection for the desktop, citing the changing ways we work and interact online, the changes in social media and how people get their news, and the thought processes behind his pricing decisions.
MacVoices #24247: Live! – EU’s Big Tech Agenda, Ferrari Security
https://youtu.be/xl5bonXnEhE Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet analyze the European Union's increasing regulatory pressure on major tech firms, especially but not limited to Apple. Their advocacy for a more...
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MacVoices #24171: Road to Macstock – Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder
Next up onThe Road to Macstock Conference and Expo is a conversation with Kirschen Seah of Free Range Coder about her presentation that will focus on taking your home automation to the next level. How standards like Matter and Thread are improving compatibility with the smart home device universe will be a key aspect of the talk, along with integrating new smart home tools.
MacVoices #24137: NAB – Skyglass Offers AI Lighting In Their Green Screen Video Effects
https://youtu.be/04Fprm8mtPE At NAB in Las Vegas, we caught up with Software Engineer Taylor Pearce for Skyglass, who discussed virtual production app for iOS that offers 100 virtual environments through Unreal Engine, allowing users to easily create a range of...
MacVoices #24123: MVL – Apple’s ‘Let Loose” Event – macOS on iPad? (2)
https://youtu.be/j-WHj_f1VPE Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Eric Bolden fell into a debate over whether macOS should run on the new iPads, discussing the compatibility of the Apple Pencil Pro and engineering...
MacVoices #23255: MacVoices Live! – Everyone Blames Everyone Else (2)
The discussion of other tech companies blaming Apple continues as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, and Ben Roethig look at Apple's pricing structure and its impact on developers, focusing on the 15%...
MacVoices #23224: MacVoices Live! – Apple App Store and the New UK Regulations (2)
This MacVoices Live! session continues the discussion of the new UK rules regarding Apple's App Store and their impact on app purchases and security. The group endorses Setapp for installing apps on Macs but question comfort in installing apps outside the App Store....
MacVoices #23209: MacVoices Live! – macOS & iOS Confusion, Apple TV+ & Apple Music Demographics (2)
In this MacVocies Live! session, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss the convergence of iOS and Mac OS, exploring the challenges and benefits. We also touch on recent UI changes, concerns about...
MacVoices #23208: MacVoices Live! – Apple Maps vs. Google Maps (1)
This MacVoices Live! session kicks off as Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio look at how Apple Maps has improved, and how it measures up against its main competitor, Google Maps.The panel...
MacVoices #23168: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Managing Your Files
https://youtu.be/iIE3OMt5mtE Jeff Carlson, the author of Take Control of Managing Your Files from Take Control Books, talks about the second edition of his guide to organizing, manipulating, and using your files on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. We start out discussing what...
MacVoices #23118: MacVoices Live! – New OS Update Experiences; Twitter Blue Checkmarks (3)
The conversation with Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Dave Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, and Jeff Gamet turns to the panel’s experiences with the newest versions of operating systems for most of Apple’s product line. The MacVoices...
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