Connected

The guys discuss Fortnite's return to the App Store, cover Google IO, and are interrupted by huge news from Sam Altman and Jony Ive. They then talk about feelings.

This week, Myke hosts The Quizzies, Apple announces new accessibility features, Federico explains vibe coding, Google makes announcements ahead of IO, and Stephen takes on xAI.

Stephen answers questions about his new two-phone lifestyle, Myke wonders what Eddy Cue knows that he doesn't, and then the guys discuss the Motorola ROCKR and last week's injunction against Apple over its App Store policies.

This week: Myke is learning, Federico saw a rumor, Stephen comes clean, and Apple launched a weird webpage.

Myke is back from paternity leave and has some hot takes on the last two months of tech news. He and Federico accidentally have the same surprise, while Stephen wonders what Beats could slap its logo on.

This week, Federico is joined by One True John to discuss camera bump follow-up, differential privacy and Apple Intelligence, plus a whole bunch of Vision Pro and iPadOS 19 rumors.

Ahead of an iOS redesign, a new game emerges. Also: feedback, the power of a blog's color scheme, and new CalDigit docks.

Federico and Stephen address some follow up, then saddle up for the Rumor Roundup before answering a round of listener questions.

WWDC 2025 has been announced, so it's time to get silly and read too much into the event's artwork. In other news: Federico goes on a quest for the perfect earbuds for dictation, and Stephen asks him about his Mac mini usage.

The fallout over Apple's AI efforts have led to changes within the company, while its App Store policies have allowed PWAs to shine on the iPad. Stephen and Federico also discuss the return of Pebble and what the next iPhone may look like.

Is the Vision Pro the perfect night computer? Will this year bring a sweeping redesign to Apple's operating systems? Has Apple (accidentally?) built the ultimate desktop computer for AI? Are questions a bad way to write an episode description?

It's a busy week: there are new iPads and Macs to discuss, as well as new emoji whose names are unknown to one particular host.

Myke is away, so Stephen and Federico are relaunching every shirt from the show's archives. Then, the guys talk through iOS 18.4 and Ticci's new WiFi. Lastly, Stephen chats with Connected headphone expert Merri about her new Powerbeats Pro 2.

There's a new iPhone in town. It's not what you think... Beyond the new 16e, the guys discuss the end of Humane, the future of Siri, and quite a bit of feedback.

Stephen thinks he deserves a new title for changing the world, Stephen has a new page on his blog, and Stephen ordered Merri some new headphones. Also: Federico has a theory and Myke is in a new group chat.

The guys reflect on the Vision Pro's first year and then talk about things that matter more, like the recent resurgence of read-it-later apps and Apple's new Invites app.

Legacy Stephen is back, and Federico has been wired in to the saga of DeepSeek.

Federico has a new mail client, Myke is concerned about software releases, and Stephen shares a recent interaction with AppleCare's iCloud support team.

Federico, Myke, and Stephen consider turning their podcast over to a non-profit for all decision-making. Other points of business include Unifi networking, Focus modes, daily notes, and other items.

It is time to name a new Annual Chairman, so the guys judge their 2024 predictions and make a new round of guesses for what 2025 may bring to the Apple faithful.

The lads return with their annual predictions for 2025! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2024 champion to be crowned.

The guys revisit the biggest stories of year, ranking each month on the most scientific scale known to humankind.

This week: Myke shares some news, Federico covers iOS 18.2, and Stephen launches a new awards program.

With Myke out this week, Stephen and Federico bravely carry on, discussing the future of web browsers, how iOS 18.2 is shaping up, and a Kickstarter that seems a bit unusual.

Federico has been battling color profiles and Stephen has been working to solve a mystery, while Myke has just been enjoying the vibes.

With Federico away, Stephen and Myke talk about video games. Nah, just kidding. Instead, they ponder the future of Google and of social media, consider what maple syrup can do to an iPhone, and discuss Apple's AI summarization features.

Stephen wants to make showers more interesting, Federico is spending time with AI writing tools, and Myke is excited about a possible Apple smart home hub.

This week, Myke wades through some feedback, then the guys discuss Stephen's recent sabbatical and Apple's AI image generation tools, and Federico considers the role of smart glasses in Apple's ecosystem.

There are lots of new Macs, so we brought in One True John to discuss them. There's also discussion to be had on Image Playgrounds, and John's experiences with AirPods Pro hearing health.

Ticci reviewed the iPad mini and went in an interesting direction, Myke has thoughts about Apple Intelligence, a game is scored, and does anyone have good and cool widgets?

Apple unveiled a new iPad mini this week... But how new is it really? Also, is Myke living in an Apple commercial, and did Ticci go too far?

Federico and Myke are joined by Jason Snell to discuss Apple hardware in unexpected places, their dream peripherals, and how they are (or not) using their Vision Pros.

The guys discuss a new app called Croissant, iOS 18 bugs, showering with the Apple Watch, and Meta's recent unveiling of Orion. Then Stephen says goodbye for a little while.

The original Connected crew is reunited just in time to share their initial impressions of the Apple Watch Series 10 and iPhone 16 Pro. They also discuss Apple's definition of a photo and how they should introduce one another.

This week, a new Connected lineup thanks the previous hosts for their service, then moves on to discuss their latest tech purchases and iOS 18. Somehow, they also fix gaming at Apple.

The guys score their picks regarding Apple's "It's Glowtime" event.

It's Glowtime! Apple's annual iPhone keynote is September 9, so Federico, Myke, and Stephen peered into a crystal ball and have returned with a range of predictions for the event.

Federico tried an iPhone screen protector, Stephen remembered some dates, and Myke interrupted the first St. Jude read of the year. Lastly, Apple has an upcoming event, so the guys take some time to reevaluate the Bill of Rickies.

It's a busy week on the show. The guys cover some iPhone rumors, changes at Apple Podcasts, the announcement of Monument Valley 3, and iOS 18's final days in beta, all before discussing the idea of the "Apple cult" starting to fade.

This week, Google unveiled the Pixel 9 line, Apple turned its eye toward Patreon, and many anniversaries arrived.

Federico is back from the beach and has some concerns about changes in iOS 18. Myke isn't too broken up about the SuperDrive's demise, and Stephen is still working hard on Performa Month. Also, Mozilla may be in trouble.

Myke has started a gate, Stephen has launched a new series, and John returns with questions about betas. The guys also share their early impressions of Apple Intelligence.

This week, the guys celebrate the release of a new HomePod mini and the Public Betas, then talk about the new versions of UTM, Delta, and Overcast.

John Voorhees joins Stephen and Myke to discuss the origins of Bluetooth, Phil Schiller's new/old job, and the possibilities of a new HomePod. Then, they play a BRAND NEW game from the creators of The Rickies, The Annies, the Jeremies, and others.

Federico and Myke discuss MacStories’ open letter on AI, explore their feelings on how AI could impact the future of creativity, and delve into the idea of "Context, Consent, and Control."

After follow-up topics ranging from iPhone cases to apps for some very specific use cases, Stephen, Myke, and Federico discuss some of the changes in this week's beta OSes, recent DMA news, Apple's Beats strategy, and more.

Federico is not on the show this week, so in his honor, Stephen reviews some headphones, and Myke returns to the multi-pad lifestyle. The guys also take a quiz to pick our their next Macs.

WWDC24 a wrapped up, and the guys gather to score their picks and share some feelings about this week's Apple news.

WWDC24 is just days away, so Stephen, Myke, and Federico have made their predictions for what Apple may announce.

WWDC24 has been officially announced and rumors about iOS 18 are swirling. The guys also talk about Myke's Meta Ray-Bans, Federico's Apple Pencil settings, and Stephen's least-used Apple device.