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MacVoices #25204: MacVoices Update – 2025-07

Jul 31, 2025 | Updates

This July MacVoices Update recaps a MacStock-filled month, including highlights from the live panel and thoughts on tech insights gained at the event. Renewed blogging efforts featuring podcast recommendations and previews are kicking off this month, as well as a more regular cadence for upcoming shows. He also spotlights MacVoices Magazine and delivers the Support Report to thank Patreon supporters for their ongoing contributions.

MacVoices #25182: MacVoices Update – 2025-06

Jun 30, 2025 | Updates

The June 2025 MacVoices Update looks back on a packed month of content, including The Road to MacStock and NAB wrap-ups. Some format changes to make episodes more approachable, resources like the weekly Dispatch newsletter and Flipboard magazine, and the Support Report complete this week’s comments.

MacVoices #25178: Live! – PSAs You Need To Know, An Attendee Perspective on WWDC

Jun 24, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

This MacVoices Live! discussion starts off with three essential public service announcements: a major recall of Anker PowerCore batteries, warnings about malicious unsubscribe links in emails, and serious privacy concerns surrounding Meta’s AI assistant. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Marty Jencius emphasizes the importance of staying alert to avoid real-world risks. Jim Ray then shares a developer-focused perspective on WWDC, highlighting SwiftUI upgrades, AI integration in Xcode, and Apple’s new foundation models. He also reflects on a week filled with events, developer camaraderie, and why WWDC 2025 might have been one of the best weeks of his life.

MacVoices #25167: Road to Macstock Live! with Mike Potter

Jun 13, 2025 | Events

Conference organizer Mike Potter joins us for a special live Road to Macstock Conference and Expo update on the news at the one-month-and-counting mark. Updates include an extended hotel block, session updates, and community-focused surprises. He explains how the “hallway track” and casual meetups define the event’s spirit, while new tech upgrades promise smoother production. Attendees can expect workshops, evening mixers, and the return of the Mac Geek Gab live show—all fostering connection and creativity.

MacVoices #25161: Road to Macstock – Allison Sheridan

Jun 9, 2025 | Events

On The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo Allison Sheridan previews both her workshop and her session. Her main talk focuses on how everyone has something valuable to contribute, while her workshop explores the advanced capabilities of Apple Photos on the Mac. Both sessions reflect her passion for empowering others through technology and developing community.

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MacVoices #23301: MacVoices Live! – A Windows Access App For Mac and iOS?

Dec 5, 2023 | MacVoices Live!, Software

This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up by discussing a new Windows Access app for Mac and iPad that simplifies remote desktop usage. The bright side is that there are benefits for Mac users in a Windows environment and the increasing popularity of Microsoft products for...

MacVoices #23280: More with Josh Centers on Taking Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 (2)

Nov 9, 2023 | Author, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Software, Take Control

Our conversation with Josh Centers about his new Take Control of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 continues with a look at the challenges of keeping up with iOS changes and their impact on different devices. We address the confusion between iOS and hardware changes and consider...

MacVoices #23276: More with Michael E. Cohen on Take Control of Pages (2)

Nov 5, 2023 | Software, Take Control

Our conversation with Michael E. Cohen about his book Take Control of Pages, fourth edition, continues as Michael talks about the benefits (and challenges) of using iCloud for document storage and collaboration. Pages boasts powerful layout capabilities and Michael...

MacVoices #23275: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of Pages (1)

Nov 4, 2023 | Software, Take Control

Michael E. Cohen has updated his Take Control of Pages to the fourth edition to reflect the latest additions and changes to Apple’s word processing and page layout program. Michael discusses explore like renaming features for better usability and cultural sensitivity,...

MacVoices #23224: MacVoices Live! – Apple App Store and the New UK Regulations (2)

Aug 30, 2023 | Business, MacVoices Live!

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 #23210: MacVoices Live! – Evernote, Threads, Instagram, and BlueSky (3)

Aug 10, 2023 | MacVoices Live!, Productivity, Web

The MacVoices Live! panel contemplates the downfall of Evernote and the decline of Meta's Threads app. We share our experiences with Evernote's loss of appeal and explore alternative note-taking apps like Apple Notes and OneNote. The layoffs at Evernote and the size...

MacVoices #23199: MacVoices Live! – $3 Trillion, X-Code, Mac Usage (1)

Jul 26, 2023 | Business, Developer, MacVoices Live!

An extra large MacVoices Live panel that featured Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Brittany Smith, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont, and Mark Fuccio look at Apple's impact on the stock market as its stock price...

MacVoices #23188: MacVoices Live! – Sonoma Drops Mail Plugin Support; Silo’s Success (1)

Jul 6, 2023 | Apple TV, MacVoices Live!, Software

This MacVoices Live! session starts off with a discussion of the impact of Apple's API restrictions on third-party applications, particularly in relation to mail plug-ins in Sonoma. Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs and Web...

MacVoices #23176: MacVoices Live! – Apple Music Classical on Android; Losing My Photo Stream (1)

Jun 21, 2023 | Audio/Music, Graphics/Photos, iOS, iPad, iPhone, MacVoices Live!, Software

In the first part of this MacVoices Live!, host Chuck Joiner starts by explaining the questionable quality of his audio due to a fusion drive death. David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Ray, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, and Guy Serle discuss...

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