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Connected
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Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.
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605: Being Completely Awesome
2w ago01:14:35Tap to summarizeStephen has been blogging, Myke has been shopping, and Federico has been... CLI'ing. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Publishes Document to Help Users Tell Creator Studio Apps Apart - MacRumors Identify Apple Creator Studio apps on your Mac - Apple Support A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories The Now Page - 512 Pixels Compare Screenshots Over Time - 512 Pixels Kickstarter: Designed in California Hugo 11ty Google Fitbit Air Fitbit Air: The Truth About the "Whoop Killer" - MKBHD - YouTube Pace by Athlytic App - App Store Oura Ring 5 Apple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - Bloomberg Introducing RemCTL: The Power-User Reminders CLI for macOS and AI Agents - MacStories
Transcribe →604: The Floor of the Street
3w ago01:17:56Tap to summarizeApple has announced new accessibility features coming to iOS, Google has announced ... a lot of things... at IO, and Federico has announced Shortcuts Playground. (Myke and Stephen don't have anything to announce.) This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback When Was the ISS Last Over Your House? Jay's ISS Photo Instagram redesigns iPad app to what it always should have been - 9to5Mac Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence - Apple Apple Intelligence-Infused Accessibility Features Promise Greater Flexibility and Power - MacStories Ferret-UI 2: Mastering Universal User Interface Understanding Across Platforms - Apple Machine Learning Research Google I/O 2026: News and announcements Google I/O 2026 keynote in 35 minutes - YouTube The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026 | The Verge Google Search as you know it is over | TechCrunch Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex - MacStories Shortcuts Playground — Describe it. Build it. Run it. Apple iOS 27: AI Writing, Grammar Help; New Shortcuts App; Custom Wallpapers - Bloomberg
Transcribe →603: Ungraded for Style
4w ago01:05:52Tap to summarizeSubtitle: Topic 3: MykeGurman has details on iOS 27, Google has new laptops, and Myke has an obligation to skip the third topic this week. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DockPops: Organize your Dock like your iPhone. Get 30% off. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Triple J — Apple News+ Apple hires iPhone camera app Halide's co-founder for its design team | TechCrunch Apple Wanted to Buy Halide to Boost iPhone 18 Pro's Camera App — Now There's a Lawsuit - MacRumors Halide co-founder is suing Sebastiaan de With for taking code to Apple | The Verge 🎬 Watch The Android Show | I/O Edition 2026 - YouTube Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence - Google Google's Android-powered laptops are called Googlebooks, and they're coming this year - Ars Technica Google’s new touchscreen Chromebook Pixel: A $1,299 laptop for cloud dwellers - Ars Technica
Transcribe →602: Computer Too Good
May 701:23:46Tap to summarizeMyke compliments Federico, and Stephen has gone down a rabbit hole with Casey Liss leading the way. Also: Apple continues to adjust its Mac lineup as the memory crisis drags on, and the guys have some jobs for John. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: DockPops: Organize your Dock like your iPhone. Get 30% off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Porsche Livery - Joe Beam - Mastodon Phil Schiller's Amazing Tracksuit - Joe Beam - Mastodon Porsche Instagram Reel The Dropout - Wikipedia Crossover | CodeWeavers GameHub - Play Windows Games on Mac Upgrade #614: $100 Billion Is the Floor - Relay Apple Introduces All New MacBook Pro with Retina Display - Apple Apple Touch-Screen MacBook Pro Fall 2026 Details; Cheap MacBook Launch; Core AI - Bloomberg iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra are coming this year, per report - 9to5Mac Apple Doubles MacBook Neo Production, Orders Fresh Batch of Chips – Culpium Apple's most powerful Mac Studio loses its last remaining RAM upgrade option - 9to5Mac Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens - MacRumors A List of One More Thing Moments - Wikipedia Home Assistant Home Assistant Green Homebridge 2.0 is here, and it speaks Matter | The Verge Integrations - Home Assistant HomeKit Bridge - Home Assistant HomeKit Device - Home Assistant Automating Home Assistant - Home Assistant Home+
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601: I Love Wrists
Apr 3001:49:35Tap to summarizeSubtitle: A Tier List of Tim Cook QuotesIn honor of Tim Cook's pending retirement, Federico, Myke, and Stephen rank some of his quotes from the last 15 years. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Kelford Inc: The marketing team that’s never at a loss for words, and they’ll give you yours. DockPops: Organize your Dock like your iPhone. Get 30% off. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback GameHub's Desktop Beta Promises to Expand Mac Gaming - MacStories Announcing MaskerAid — Liss is More Casey's Apps Taildrop Empty Tim Cooked Tier List (No Spoilers Here) 'Something's on Track' – Instagram Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery - Porsche Newsroom USA Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Together at D5 Conference 2007 - YouTube Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address - YouTube Where the goblins came from | OpenAI Swole Tim Cook - Ohio State University Commencement Address - YouTube Apple’s 50th Anniversary: Tim Cook on Why It Still Chases Big Ideas Completed Tier List (Spoilers Within)
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600: Tommy Siri
Apr 2301:33:13Tap to summarizeSubtitle: A Clips ShowIt's a big week: Stephen plays audio from a website, Federico prefers to talk about products, Myke takes a victory lap, Tim announces his retirement, and John gets a new job. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Kelford Inc: The marketing team that’s never at a loss for words, and they’ll give you yours. DockPops: Organize your Dock like your iPhone. Get 30% off. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Everyone Needs a Hobby Community Letter from Tim - Apple Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO - Apple Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer - Apple Cook Out - 512 Pixels Apple's Executive Leadership Transition Announced - MacStories Daring Fireball: Another Day Has Come Tim Cook’s Impeccable Timing – Stratechery by Ben Thompson John Ternus, new CEO of Apple, is a Rush fan! : r/rush Apple’s Tim Cook Says He’s Healthy, Plans Long Tenure as Executive Chairman - Bloomberg Apple introduces Clips: the fun, new way to create expressive videos on iOS - Apple Apple Announces Clips, an iOS Video App Coming in April - MacStories Save your Clips videos - Apple Support I Used Clips in 2026 - 512 Pixels
Transcribe →599: Then I Went a Step Beyond... Actually Two Steps
Apr 1601:27:33Tap to summarizeMyke made some backup decisions, and only more problems became apparent. Federico updated Apple Frames, and built a command line interface for it. They both celebrate by sharing home screens. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple’s spare parts | The Verge Connect From Anywhere With Screens 5 And Tailscale - Edovia Support Amphetamine App - App Store iDrive Jump Desktop - Fast & Secure Remote Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) Introducing Apple Frames 4: A Revamped Shortcut, Support for Frame Colors, Proportional Scaling, and the Apple Frames CLI for Developers - MacStories Myke's Home Screen Ticci's Home Screen ATP 683: I Didn’t Want to Melt My Rug — Accidental Tech Podcast Matthew Skiles - Icon and Visual Designer OpenAI Unveils Codex "Superapp" Update with Computer Use, Automations, Built-In Browser, and More - MacStories
Transcribe →598: 8TB of Space in a Trash Can
Apr 901:37:30Tap to summarizeStephen and Myke take on Nilay Patel and David Pierce about the top 50 Apple products and then dream of going to the moon. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback NPC: Next Portable Console and NPC XL - MacStories Romics OpenCore Legacy Patcher Maestral Arq Backup UPGRADING a MacBook Neo using iPhone Parts - DosDude1 on YouTube Apple in Talks to Boost Mac Neo Production as Sales Exceed Expectations – Tim Culpan New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year - MacRumors I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest | The Verge The Apple product that really changed the industry: the MacBook Air | The Verge The Windows Laptop Problem - MKBHD - YouTube Upgrade #610: We Hear You're Good at Computers - Relay Rank the best Apple products from the last 50 years | The Verge How to Add and Organize Glances on Apple Watch - MacRumors (2015) The Late Apollo 8 and 13 Commander Jim Lovell Recorded Message for Artemis II Crew - 512 Pixels Artemis II Photos - 512 Pixels The SLS rocket is the worst thing to happen to NASA—but maybe also the best? - Ars Technica
Transcribe →597: S-Tier: Jason Snell
Apr 201:01:52Tap to summarizeStephen has received the best follow-up in podcast history, Myke realizes something about his feelings for the Mac Pro, and Federico is charging his iPhone more than he expected. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Connected #432: Spaghetti Features - Relay The Ice Mac I Tried a REAL Exosuit and It Actually Works – Austin Evans – YouTube eCFR :: 49 CFR 173.217 -- Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice). Backup Client Release Notes (Mac) – Backblaze Little Finder Guy Stars in Nine New Apple TikTok and YouTube Videos - MacRumors Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware - 9to5Mac Mac Pro - Wikipedia Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives The Mac Pro is Dead - 512 Pixels ATP 685: The Ability to Be Hotter — Accidental Tech Podcast Mac Pro Log - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives How Apple Could Have (Maybe) Saved the Mac Pro - 512 Pixels Upgrade #609: The Origin of Apple - Relay Fifty - 512 Pixels Ronald G. Wayne Is More Than Two Weeks At Apple Rank the best Apple products from the last 50 years | The Verge Apple turns 50: celebrating five decades of the tech giant | The Verge Why Tim Cook Didn’t Think the iPhone Would Sell Billions | WSJ - YouTube
Transcribe →596: Something You Might Want to Do on a Sunday
Mar 2601:03:23Tap to summarizeAfter hearing the podcast being played from a floppy disk, the guys dive into what WWDC26 could bring for Apple Intelligence and revisit what John Ternus could bring to the CEO role at Apple. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback BlackBerry (film) - Wikipedia D. Griffin Jones put an episode of Connected on a Floppy Disk Connected 594 in 1.3MB Chunks (ZIP File) Plugable 8-in-1 – Amazon MacBreak Weekly 1017: We Found a Google, and Put It In Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 8 - Apple Apple Schedules WWDC 2026 for June 8–12 Along with a Special Event at Apple Park - MacStories Ads are coming to Apple Maps in the US and Canada this summer with a privacy-centric focus - 9to5Mac Apple Announces Apple Business, a New Platform for Device Management and Ads on Maps - MacStories Apple Can ‘Distill’ Google’s Big Gemini Model — The Information Apple Can Create Smaller On-Device AI Models From Google's Gemini - MacRumors GTIG AI Threat Tracker: Distillation, Experimentation, and (Continued) Integration of AI for Adversarial Use | Google Cloud Blog iOS 27 Features: Apple AI Reboot With Siri App, New Interface, ‘Ask Siri’ Button - Bloomberg Poll: Majority of voters say risks of AI outweigh the benefits – NBC The most brilliant move in corporate history? – Asymco Apple’s John Ternus Profile: The Likely Successor to Tim Cook as CEO
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