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MacVoices #26257: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence (2)

MacVoices #26257: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence (2)

Take Control Books Publisher Joe Kissell continues our discussion of the OS27 releases, exploring Apple’s next-generation Siri and Apple Intelligence. Joe touches on including conversational context, on-screen awareness, cross-device continuity, and deeper access to personal information. He also explains where Apple’s generative AI falls short at the moment, why Image Playground isn’t up to his standards,, what users should expect from the new operating systems, and how Take Control’s new books cover the changes. (Part 2)

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MacVoices #26255: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple’s New Operating Systems (1)

MacVoices #26255: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple’s New Operating Systems (1)

Joe Kissell discusses a new approach to Take Control Books’s coverage of Apple’s latest operating systems, including separate books for macOS Golden Gate, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, plus a cross-platform guide to Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. Joe explains the challenges of documenting changing betas, evaluates Apple’s emphasis on polish and bug fixes, and examines Liquid Glass and lingering problems in Contacts. (Part 1) 

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MacVoices #26217: Take Control – Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Airpods (1)

MacVoices #26217: Take Control – Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Airpods (1)

Kirk McElhearn discusses his new guide to getting the most from Apple’s AirPods, Take Control of AirPods for Take Control Books, explaining why the deceptively simple earbuds deserve a dedicated manual. The conversation explores hearing assistance, noise cancellation, audio quality, controls, battery management, charging options, Bluetooth limitations, and choosing the right model. Kirk offers tips that unlock features many owners never realize are available.

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MacVoices #25313: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Apple Watch (2)

MacVoices #25313: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Apple Watch (2)

Jeff Carlson dives deeper into watchOS 26 changes, from a redesigned Workout app and expanded customization to Workout Buddy’s friendly audio updates. He also points out new Control Center options, Smart Stack hints, Focus-based watch face switching, and Ultra 3 satellite support. The discussion reinforces how an updated guide can reveal the small features that make the watch feel more personal and useful.

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MacVoices #25248: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (1)

MacVoices #25248: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (1)

Joe Kissel joins Chuck to discuss Take Control of Tahoe and the newly updated Mac Basics. They explore Apple’s sweeping design overhaul with Liquid Glass, debate its real-world impact on usability, and explain how Apple’s expanding app ecosystem demands frequent book updates. Joe shares insight into balancing depth, clarity, and adaptation to ever-changing macOS updates.

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