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MacVoices #26183: Live! – WWDC 2026 Experiences and Keynote Analysis

Jun 18, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

The MacVoices Live! panel reviews WWDC week from both developer and user perspectives, including on-site activities, and the Flip the Script event. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden react to Apple’s keynote versus the State of the Union, AI and Siri expectations, Vision Pro’s apparent future, developer access to Apple Intelligence, and private cloud compute limits.

MacVoices #26182: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz

Jun 17, 2026 | Events

Mike Schmitz previews his Road to Macstock session on starting a YouTube channel in 90 minutes, emphasizing creativity, repetition, audience connection, and practical tools over perfection. Mike discusses handling harsh comments, finding personal value in publishing, and using AI thoughtfully as a creative partner. His goal is to help get anyone on YouTube that wants to be there.

MacVoices #26181: Flip The Script – MacPaw’s Post-Keynote Perspective and AI-First App Development Strategy

Jun 17, 2026 | Events

Only a few hours after Apple’s WWDC keynote, members of the MacPaw leadership team sat down for a conversation about Apple Intelligence, and Siri’s renewed promise. Topics touched on included privacy, developer access to user context, hybrid AI processing, Setapp’s role, and how AI is reshaping app creation, customer support, and software strategy. Participants included Oleksandr Kosovan, Founder and CEO?, Sergii Kryvoblotskyi, Director of AI and Research, Dmytro Melnyk, Chief Product Officer and Grant Belaire, Chief Marketing Officer.

MacVoices #26179: Flip The Script – Dmytro Melnyk on Building AI Into Trusted MacPaw Products

Jun 16, 2026 | Events

From the Flip the Script event in San Francisco, Dmytro Melnyk, Chief Product Officer for MacPaw, discusses his role and the importance of the company’s careful approach to adding AI across products, from both the developer and customer viewpoints.. He explains why some users want frictionless AI while others resist it over privacy, cost, and complexity, and outlines Eney’s goal of combining many Mac utility tasks into one assistant with a pay-as-you-go model.

MacVoices #26177: Flip The Script – Vladyslav Hamolia On MacPaw’s AI Assistant, Eney

Jun 15, 2026 | Events

At Flip The Script in San Francisco at WWDC, Vladyslav Hamolia, AI Staff Engineer for MacPaw.discusses the company’s push to become AI-first by rethinking existing products, building internal tools, and supporting third-party vendors. He profiles Eney, the MacPaw AI assistant (available in Setapp) designed to perform tasks, optimize workflows, and improve daily routines. It addresses security while balancing local-first privacy goals with hybrid cloud models.

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MacVoices #26176: Flip The Script – Grant Belaire On Why MacPaw Is Taking A Practical Approach To AI

Jun 12, 2026 | Events

At Flip The Script, Grant Belaire, Chief Marketing Officer for MacPaw, discusses how the company approaches AI, app discovery, and developer support through their trusted products like CleanMyMac, Setapp, Moonlock, and Clear. He explains why AI should be useful rather than forced, how Setapp balances customers and developers, and why long-term commitment matters in building successful app marketplaces.

MacVoices #26175: Flip The Script – Arina Shapran of MacPaw on Social Media’s Continued Importance

Jun 12, 2026 | Events

At the Flip the Script event during WWDC 2026, Arina Shapran, Head of of Social Media and Community for MacPaw, talks about the role of social platforms in modern marketing, intentional online engagement, and building meaningful communities. Arina’s perspective highlights their efforts for developers, vendors, and partnerships behind Setapp, while considering how AI and vibe coding are changing product creation.

“Apple’s next move: AI, Siri, privacy, and software | WWDC 2026” Discussion with MacPaw

Jun 10, 2026 | Events

At MacPaw’s Flip the Script event following Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote, MacPaw executives discuss Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, privacy, local-first AI, developer access to user context, and the company’s shift toward AI platforms. The conversation also explores hybrid...

MacVoices #26161: MacVoices Update – 2026-05

May 31, 2026 | Updates

The May 2026 MacVoices Update highlights the ongoing Road to Macstock series, continued release of NAB interviews, and longer panel discussions leading into WWDC. Chuck previews MacPaw’s “Flip the Script” developer event and keynote watch party in San Francisco where he will be moderating, and invites developers to connect with him for interviews. The Update wraps with a recommendation on the how-to coverage in MacVoices Magazine, asks for audience feedback, thanks sponsors, and recognizes Patreon supporters.

MacVoices #26150: Setapp by MacPaw Enhances Options for Both Developers and Customers

May 21, 2026 | Interview

MacPaw’s Maria Polishchuk, Head of Business Development and and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, discuss Setapp’s new expansion beyond its traditional subscription model. They explain new individual app purchases, developer subscription options, AI Gateway integration, app review standards, and support for indie and vibe-coded apps. The discussion covers developer challenges such as discovery, monetization, security, and how Setapp aims to help with those factors as well as giving customers more software choices.

MacVoices #26102: Live! – Switching AI Models, SetApp’s New Option, and Internet Information Sites Sold

Mar 20, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

https://youtu.be/8LXI0LmNrdI The panel explores how users are moving data between AI platforms like Claude and ChatGPT to improve personalization and workflow efficiency. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web...

MacVoices #25170: More Developers’ Eye Perspective from MacPaw (2)

Jun 17, 2025 | Interview

Our conversation with MacPaw’s Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak continues to explore the intersection of product development, ethical data practices, and user trust. The team shares their experience building CleanMyMac and Setapp, emphasizing the importance of transparency, responsible data handling, and thoughtful feature design—like their decision to bring back the Space Lens module after unexpected user outcry. With real-world examples, they unpack how customer feedback and cultural perspectives inform their work, and why they believe developers should treat users as collaborators—not data sources.

MacVoices #25061: CES – MacPaw

Feb 10, 2025 | CES

At CES in Las Vegas we stopped at the booth of first-time exhibitor MacPaw to talk to Garrett Krivicich, Head of Global PR about their new move into the enterprise market with CleanMyMac Business. Delivering remote Mac maintenance such as device cleaning, malware protection, and more, it simplifies keeping your company’s Macs delivering optimum performance while being protected from the bad guys. Garrett also gives us an introduction to Eney, their new smart assistant LLM that will operate on-device and integrate with a variety of third-party apps.

MacVoices #24296: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide #6 (2)

Dec 13, 2024 | Gift Guides

The sixth 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide wraps up with bag picks, tool picks, tech picks, and more. Kelly Guimont, Ben Roethig, Kirk McElhearn, and Chuck Joiner do the picking, you do the shopping. (Part 2)

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