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MacVoices #25188: Live! – EU Limitations, Legacy Feature Lifespans, and the AI Training Debate

Jul 8, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

This MacVoices Live! episode unpacks Apple’s decision to drop FireWire support in macOS Tahoe, raising questions about how long legacy technologies should be supported and at what cost. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether practical considerations or corporate minimalism are driving such moves. The panel also address the EU’s exclusion from iPhone Live Activities, sparking discussion about regulatory overreach and global feature fragmentation. The episode wraps with a deep dive into a court ruling that permits AI models to be trained on copyrighted material if legally acquired, highlighting the murky boundaries between fair use, transformation, and infringement.

MacVoices #25185: Live! – More PSUs, Apple’s EU App Store Changes, Tim Robertson Remembered

Jul 3, 2025 | MacVoices Live!

This MacVoices Live! discussion opens with public service announcements about expanded Anker power bank recalls and Microsoft Authenticator password support—critical updates for user safety and data integrity. The penel honors the late Tim Robertson, a pioneering voice in the Apple community and early podcaster. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate Apple’s new App Store structure in the EU, examining the implications of tiered developer models, regulatory pressure, and whether Apple’s tight control over its platform is justified or overdue for reform. The group also weighs contrasting views on Epic’s Tim Sweeney, the role of government oversight, and what Apple’s strategic shifts might mean for users and developers alike.