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MacVoices #25138: Live! – App Store Politics, iPhone Pricing Rumors, Smart Home Transitions

MacVoices #25138: Live! – App Store Politics, iPhone Pricing Rumors, Smart Home Transitions

May 16, 2025 |

This MacVoices Live! discussion starts with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet examining another piece of app store legislation, questioning its logic, potential impact, and the recurring influence of major players like Epic and Spotify. They explore the rumor of iPhone 17 price increases, debating whether tariffs, manufacturing shifts, or strategic messaging are driving the narrative. Wrapping up, the panel provide a PSA on Apple’s shift away from legacy HomeKit architecture in iOS 19, including what users should check to stay compatible. 

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MacVoices #25132: Live! – Meta Piles On, Questioning Tim Sweeney’s Thinking

MacVoices #25132: Live! – Meta Piles On, Questioning Tim Sweeney’s Thinking

May 12, 2025 |

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet continue the of discussion the latest developments in the Epic vs. Apple legal battle. Adding to the court order is a recent interview with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and his portrayal of his company as a defender of developers and seemingly contradictory statements about Apple vs. Epic’s ambitions.  and scrutinizes his recent interview. Thoughts on whether average users will even notice the changes and what comes next are topped off by  Meta’s entry into the platform power debate. 

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MacVoices #25131: Live! – Implications of The Epic v. Apple Lawsuit Decision

MacVoices #25131: Live! – Implications of The Epic v. Apple Lawsuit Decision

May 9, 2025 |

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet analyze the latest developments in the Epic vs. Apple lawsuit, focusing on Judge Gonzalez’s criticism of Apple’s failure to enable alternate payment options in good faith. Allegations of perjury against an Apple executive and the company’s strategic missteps take center stage. The group debates Apple’s App Store fee structure, the role of government oversight, and whether developers will embrace the new rules or remain cautious. 

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MacVoices #24236: Live! – Amazon’s Pay-For Assistant; Spotify Whines…Again

MacVoices #24236: Live! – Amazon’s Pay-For Assistant; Spotify Whines…Again

Sep 20, 2024 |

Would you pay for a better virtual assistant? Amazon seems to think so, with reports of a superior AI-oriented Alexa is coming. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby look at whether this is a good idea, sparking a broader discussion of AI andsmart assistant satisfaction and expectations. They then turn their attention to yet another allegation against Apple by Spotify, and speculate on who might buy them and why.

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MacVoices #24164: MVL – Sam Altman’s Reputation, Spotify Changes Course, and Recall Alarm Bells

MacVoices #24164: MVL – Sam Altman’s Reputation, Spotify Changes Course, and Recall Alarm Bells

Jun 20, 2024 |

The MacVoices Live! panel looks at Sam Altman and OpenAI’s recent activities, including their deal with Apple and interest from Microsoft. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore Altman’s role in AI development and analyze Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI. The conversation also covers Spotify’s pricing strategies and security issues with Microsoft’s Recall feature. Just for fun, we touch on past software products, consumer trends in digital media consumption, and physical media and music streaming transitions.

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MacVoices #24153: MVL – WWDC Keynote Reaction and Analysis

MacVoices #24153: MVL – WWDC Keynote Reaction and Analysis

Jun 12, 2024 |

The MacVoices Panel provided their thoughts, opinions, and favorite features on Apple’s WWDC keynote announcements in a full-length session that saw panel members coming and going due to schedule commitments. From why we loved the opening skit to the positive reaction as indicated by the Apple stock price, operating system updates to the much anticipated AI (Apple Intelligence) announcements, the panel gave high marks to what some analysts felt would be the most important WWDC keynote in years (or ever). Panelists included Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith, Eric Bolden.

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MacVoices #24152: MVL – Spotify Kills CarThing; Samsung’s Difficult Repair Demands

MacVoices #24152: MVL – Spotify Kills CarThing; Samsung’s Difficult Repair Demands

Jun 11, 2024 |

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs discuss the rise of the Apple News’ importance to a variety of audiences. From being a great way to obtain curated news and access to magazines to growing part of Appel’s Services revenue stream to a possible savior for some online publications in the fight to obtain readers and generate revenue of their own, Apple News is no longer being overlooked. 

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