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The MacVoices Live! conversation over a Russian ban on iPhones has the panel of Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, Kyle Swager, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Ben Roethig contemplating the motives and long term implications, as well as discussing what alternatives might be put to use. A visit by the cast of Ted Lasso to the White House, and the recent FCC activity over spam texts are next up on the agenda. (Part 2) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: ‘Ted Lasso’ White House Cast Visit to Promote Mental Healthhttps://www.mactrast.com/2023/03/ted-lasso-white-house-cast-visit-to-promote-mental-health/ FCC adopts new rules that will require carriers to start blocking scam texts, here’s howhttps://9to5mac.com/2023/03/17/fcc-requires-carriers-to-block-texts/ Russia's Kremlin bans iPhones as Putin's workers fear espionage threathttps://www.imore.com/iphone/russia

This MacVoices Live! panel starts off with Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, new panelist Kyle Swager, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Ben Roethig deciding whether Belkin’s decision not to support the Matter protocol for smart devices is meaningful. The cast of “Ted Lasso” visiting the White House was definitely meaningful to many, and the FCC taking steps to cut down on spam texts is absolutely meaningful to all smart phone users. The panel has meaningful thoughts. (Part 1) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Belkin’s Wemo, which flip-flopped on HomeKit, flip-flops on Matter https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/16/belkin-wemo-matter-support/ ‘Ted Lasso’ White House Cast Visit to Promote Mental Healthhttps://www.mactrast.com/2023/03/ted-lasso-white-house-cast-visit-to-promote-mental-health/ FCC adopts new rules that will require carriers to start blocking scam texts,

Apple’s presence as a media company is becoming more important, both to the company itself and to its audiences. That's why Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner have teamed up to produce a new “show within a show”. TV+ Talk will be delivered through both the MacVoices channels and those of Charlotte’s The Addition, and will focus on that presence. In the first installment, Charlotte and Chuck discuss the genesis of the project, their different perspectives on Apple TV+ shows, and how the first two episodes of the third season of "Ted Lasso" hold up. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination o

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea had more thoughts on the use of ChatGPT and other generative AIs and where they are appropriately used (as if that’s going to stop inappropriate use). Samsung’s questionable claims of great moon images as evidence of their phone’s photographic capabilities, Google’s magic eraser feature, and more have the panel wondering if they are living in a science fiction novel. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Links: Your Trust Is at the Heart of Everything We Dohttps://www.grammarly.com/trust Samsung's "space zoom" moon photos may be fake, claims Reddit posthttps://www.imore.com/phones/samsungs-space-zoom-moon-photos-may-be-fake-claims-reddit-post The iPhone just got the Pixel’s Magic Eraser — here

In the second part of this MacVoices Live! discussion, Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea spend a little more time examining the Silicon Valley Bank situation and what it means for the tech industry. Then, the news that Grammerly will be included  ChatGPT as part of their service sparks a discussion of the appropriate use of these generative tools. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find and book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, and are available when you need them at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: List of largest bank failures in the United Stateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_U.S._bank_failures Bank Failures During The Great Depressionhttps://thegreatdepressioncauses.com/great-depression/banks/ A Brief History of U.S. Bank Failureshttps://americandeposits.com/brief-history-us-bank-failures/ Silicon Valley Bank fallout drags in Indian bank with a similar name after

The latest MacVoices Live! panel starts off sharing some “Spam and Scams” stories that they have experienced and that might be coming to a device near you. Then, Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea talk about why they might use Apple’s new virtual personal shopping option before digging into the current state of the Silicon Valley Bank situation. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find and book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, and are available when you need them at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Apple introduces Shop with a Specialist over Video in the U.S.https://appleworld.today/archives/106417 List of largest bank failures in the United Stateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_U.S._bank_failures Bank Failures During The Great Depressionhttps://thegreatdepressioncauses.com/great-depression/banks/ A Brief History of U.S. Bank Failureshttps://americandeposits.com/brief-h

The MacVoices Live! panel finishes up our conversation about developer support and how Apple appears to be going beyond their usual policies in supporting Twitter Client developers due to the changes in Twitter’s policies. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, and Kelly Guimont look at from all the angles, including why Elon Musk is doing what he’s doing. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find and book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, and are available when you need them at Zocdoc.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Tweetbot and Twitterrific Subscription Cliffhttps://mjtsai.com/blog/2023/03/02/tweetbot-and-twitterrific-subscription-cliff/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect wi

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, and Kelly Guimont take a look at a couple hot topics. The Apple community has rallied behind the idea of not asking for refunds on Twitter client subscriptions from some high-profile developers, but seem equally comfortable avoiding paywalls. The debate/discussion over the rationale behind these seemingly conflicting attitudes takes center stage. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices Patron and get access!http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Links: Tweetbot and Twitterrific Subscription Cliffhttps://mjtsai.com/blog/2023/03/02/tweetbot-and-twitterrific-subscription-cliff/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden

This MacVoices Live! session kicks off with reactions to the new, yellow iPhone by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, and Kelly Guimont. Who it will appeal to and how it will sell? The panel then takes a look at the surprising difficulty of sharing your favorite podcast. What you need to do and what the podcast creator needs to do. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Eric’s Shirt:https://cottonbureau.com/p/BX3AAH/shirt/m1-shirt-monochrome#/16112133/tee-men-standard-tee-royal-100percent-cotton-s Belkin iPhone MagSafe Camera Mount for MacBook, iPhone Continuity Camera Mounthttps://amzn.to/3ZYUws7 What’s the best URL you can send someone to subscribe to a podcast?https://chriscoyier.net/2023/03/03/whats-the-best-url-you-can-send-someone-to-subscribe-to-a-podcast/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and

This MacVoices Live! session finishes off a discussion of Spotify’s failure to deliver on a lossless music service, and whether that is part of a trend. The panel of David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea wrap the session with their thoughts on Apple ordering all the 3-nanometer chips that TSMC can make. How far ahead of the competition will that make them, and how long can the lead be sustained? (Part 3) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Spotify HiFi was announced two years ago — and it still hasn’t launchedhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/2/22/23608937/spotify-hifi-lossless-audio-two-years-later Schiit Modi 3+ D/A Converter - Delta-Sigma DAC (Black)https://amzn.to/3mIIvZ3Apple Secures All Orders for TSMC’s 3nm Chips for iPhone 15 Pro and M3 Macshttps://ijunkie.com/apple-secures-all-orders-for-tsmcs-3nm-chips-for-iphone-15-p

The discussion of the why’s and how’s of iMessage on Windows wraps up with lots of questions still on the table. The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Brittany Smith and Jim Rea then examine how Microsoft is implementing ChatGPT in many of their apps, praise from a government agency for Apple over their security practices, and Rovio’s changes to the popular Angry Birds game(s). (Part 2) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Microsoft is bringing iMessage to Windows with the Phone Link app by Andrew Orr on AppleInsider:https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/02/28/microsoft-is-bringing-imessage-to-windows-with-the-phone-link-app Previewing Phone Link for iPhone users on Windows 11 with Windows Insidershttps://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/02/28/previewing-phone-link-for-iphone-users-on-windows-11-with-windows-insiders/

The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, new panelist Ben Roethig, Patreon supporter BrianFlanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Brittany Smith and Jim Rea taking on the big and small questions about iMessage coming to  Windows.  Exactly how it works under the hood, the missing features to why Windows users want are all questions and and answered…and asked again. (Part 1) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Microsoft is bringing iMessage to Windows with the Phone Link app by Andrew Orr on AppleInsider:https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/02/28/microsoft-is-bringing-imessage-to-windows-with-the-phone-link-app Previewing Phone Link for iPhone users on Windows 11 with Windows Insidershttps://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/02/28/previewing-phone-link-for-iphone-users-on-windows-11-with-windows-insiders/ Phone Link app – iOS supporthttps://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/foru

Our MacVoices panel draws some interesting comparisons between the Bing meltdown, the use of ChatGPT, Tesla, and Starling satellites. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby compare and contrast and debate the benefits and disadvantages of legislative oversight. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Links: How Spotify's podcast bet went wronghttps://www.semafor.com/article/02/12/2023/how-spotifys-podcast-bet-went-wrong Wondery City of Oakland declares state of emergency in wake of ransomware attackhttps://www.engadget.com/oakland-declares-state-of-emergency-ransomware-attack-092310131.html Bing: “I will not harm you unless you harm me first”https://simonwillison.net/2023/Feb/15/bing/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insura

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby continue their examination of Spotify’s efforts in podcasting, and compare notes on commercial efforts vs. passion projects in the space. Then, the discussion turns to one user’s recent AI-Bing interaction and the meltdown and threats that resulted. (Part 2) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: How Spotify's podcast bet went wronghttps://www.semafor.com/article/02/12/2023/how-spotifys-podcast-bet-went-wrong Wondery City of Oakland declares state of emergency in wake of ransomware attackhttps://www.engadget.com/oakland-declares-state-of-emergency-ransomware-attack-092310131.html Bing: “I will not harm you unless you harm me first”https://simonwillison.net/2023/Feb/15/bing/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with h

To start off this MacVoices Live! session, Chuck Joiner relates a personal story of outstanding Apple support. Then, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby dig into Spotify’s unsuccessful attempt to corner the podcast market, how much damage it did to that market, and to Spotify. Is podcasting really in decline, or is it just more click bait? (Part 1) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: How Spotify's podcast bet went wronghttps://www.semafor.com/article/02/12/2023/how-spotifys-podcast-bet-went-wrong Wondery Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc.

This MacVoices Live! panel (finally) wraps up our App Store debate, then turn to a series of stories. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby discuss Microsoft’s sort-of but not really, confusing retirement of Teams Free, how CloudFlare is getting into the Mastodon business, and an eye-witness account of Apple’s Super Bowl half-time show. (Part 3) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links:Apple Services now generate more revenue than Nike and McDonald’s combinedhttps://finbold.com/apple-services-2022-statistics/ Setapp Microsoft is about to retire Teams Free (classic). Here's what you need to knowhttps://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/work-life/microsoft-is-about-to-retire-teams-free-classic-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ Microsoft is finally working on a version of Skype for Apple Silicon Macshttps://9to5mac.com/2023/02/08/skype-apple-silicon-macs/

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby continue a spirited debate about the state of the App Store, whether it constitutes a monopoly, and by who’s definition. Finding apps in the App Store vs. a Google search, discoverability, and what an Apple search engine cold mean for it all factor into the discussion. (Part 2)  RocketMoney MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links: Apple Services now generate more revenue than Nike and McDonald’s combined https://finbold.com/apple-services-2022-statistics/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work

This MacVoices Live! panel starts off by looking at a report that compares Apple Services revenue to some other high-profile companies. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby transition that into a discussion of whether the App Store is a monopoly, and what it means for users and developers. (Part 1) Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Links:Apple Services now generate more revenue than Nike and McDonald’s combinedhttps://finbold.com/apple-services-2022-statistics/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on hi

Joe Kissell finishes our discussion of the 9th edition of Take Control of iCloud with some updates on iCloud for windows, and details on one feature of iCloud, what can happen and why, and what you need to be VERY careful with it. (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Support:     Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices     Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:     Web:     http://macvoices.com     Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices     Mastodon:

Joe Kissell has just updated Take Control of iCloud to the 9th edition, more than another Take Control book. Joe discusses the upsides and downsides of end-to-end encryption via Apple’s Advanced Data Protection, and what it means for older devices. iCloud is integrated in with many Apple services. We also look at moving between different country versions of the App Store and why subscriptions make it a challenge. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today at Kolide.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of  Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. Support:     Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices     Enjoy this episode? Ma