Best MacVoices Podcasts (2025)

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MacVoices #25186: TV+ Talk - F1’s Big Win, Apple’s New Theatrical Strategy 32:44

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner explore Apple’s evolving theatrical strategy through the success of the Brad Pitt-led F1, questioning what it means for future releases and awards ambitions. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target, discuss the platform’s ongoing discovery challenges, preview upcoming titles like Foundatio…

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MacVoices #25186: TV+ Talk - F1’s Big Win, Apple’s New Theatrical Strategy 32:45

10h ago32:45

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner explore Apple’s evolving theatrical strategy through the success of the Brad Pitt-led F1, questioning what it means for future releases and awards ambitions. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target, discuss the platform’s ongoing discovery challenges, preview upcoming titles like Foundatio…

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MacVoices #25185: Live! - More PSUs, Apple's EU App Store Changes, Tim Robertson Remembered 34:20

1d ago34:20

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This MacVoices Live! discussion opens with public service announcements about expanded Anker power bank recalls and Microsoft Authenticator password support—critical updates for user safety and data integrity. The penel honors the late Tim Robertson, a pioneering voice in the Apple community and early podcaster. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, …

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MacVoices #25185: Live! - More PSUs, Apple's EU App Store Changes, Tim Robertson Remembered 34:21

1d ago34:21

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This MacVoices Live! discussion opens with public service announcements about expanded Anker power bank recalls and Microsoft Authenticator password support—critical updates for user safety and data integrity. The penel honors the late Tim Robertson, a pioneering voice in the Apple community and early podcaster. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, …

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MacVoices #25184: Live! - Apple’s AI Future: Buy or Build? 38:19

2d ago38:19

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The debate over whether Apple should acquire an AI company to stay competitive, with Perplexity as a leading candidate, is a hot topic. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore past acquisitions, Apple’s AI strategy, and the challenges of merging company cultures. PSAs about ma…

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MacVoices #25184: Live! - Apple’s AI Future: Buy or Build? 38:20

2d ago38:20

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The debate over whether Apple should acquire an AI company to stay competitive, with Perplexity as a leading candidate, is a hot topic. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs explore past acquisitions, Apple’s AI strategy, and the challenges of merging company cultures. PSAs about ma…

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MacVoices #25183: Live! - Meta's AI Power Play, WhatsApp Ad Fallout, and Trump Mobile??? 24:16

4d ago24:16

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The MacVoices Live! panel explores Meta’s push to dominate AI with its new “super intelligence” team, raising privacy concerns and skepticism over its motives. WhatsApp’s move to introduce ads prompts worries about user data and ad targeting is discussed, by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Marty Jencius…

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MacVoices #25183: Live! - Meta's AI Power Play, WhatsApp Ad Fallout, and Trump Mobile??? 24:15

4d ago24:15

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The MacVoices Live! panel explores Meta’s push to dominate AI with its new “super intelligence” team, raising privacy concerns and skepticism over its motives. WhatsApp’s move to introduce ads prompts worries about user data and ad targeting is discussed, by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Marty Jencius…

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MacVoices #25182: MacVoices Update - 2025-06 8:40

5d ago8:40

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The June 2025 MacVoices Update looks back on a packed month of content, including The Road to MacStock and NAB wrap-ups. Some format changes to make episodes more approachable, resources like the weekly Dispatch newsletter and Flipboard magazine, and the Support Report complete this week’s comments. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on…

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MacVoices #25182: MacVoices Update - 2025-06 8:39

5d ago8:39

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The June 2025 MacVoices Update looks back on a packed month of content, including The Road to MacStock and NAB wrap-ups. Some format changes to make episodes more approachable, resources like the weekly Dispatch newsletter and Flipboard magazine, and the Support Report complete this week’s comments. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on…

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MacVoices #25181: Live! - Alexa+, AI Power Plays, and the Rise of Social Media News 28:45

8d ago28:45

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The MacVoices Live! panel takes a closer look at Amazon’s Alexa+, its unusual rollout, and user experiences that raise questions about its current readiness. The panel compares AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, especially in corporate environments, highlighting their strengths and limitations. The conversation shifts to a Reuters study s…

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MacVoices #25181: Live! - Alexa+, AI Power Plays, and the Rise of Social Media News 28:46

8d ago28:46

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The MacVoices Live! panel takes a closer look at Amazon’s Alexa+, its unusual rollout, and user experiences that raise questions about its current readiness. The panel compares AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, especially in corporate environments, highlighting their strengths and limitations. The conversation shifts to a Reuters study s…

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MacVoices #25180: Live! - Haptics, Siri Setbacks, and Why AI Isn’t Selling Phones 22:18

9d ago22:18

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The panel explores Apple’s innovative use of haptics in its new F1 movie trailer and how it adds to the experience (or not). They discuss the delayed rollout of personalized Siri, developer challenges with AI integration, and why Apple may have backtracked on earlier plans. A CNET survey sparks a broader conversation with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsbu…

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MacVoices #25180: Live! - Haptics, Siri Setbacks, and Why AI Isn’t Selling Phones 22:19

9d ago22:19

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The panel explores Apple’s innovative use of haptics in its new F1 movie trailer and how it adds to the experience (or not). They discuss the delayed rollout of personalized Siri, developer challenges with AI integration, and why Apple may have backtracked on earlier plans. A CNET survey sparks a broader conversation with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsbu…

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MacVoices #25179: Road to Macstock - Kelly Guimont 32:38

10d ago32:38

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Kelly Guimont returns to The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo to talk about her session on practical, privacy-conscious home automation. Starting from zero, she will help attendees make informed choices and avoid feeling overwhelmed, with real-life examples and insights drawn from years of experience. She also shares why MacStock remains a favo…

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MacVoices #25179: Road to Macstock - Kelly Guimont 32:39

10d ago32:39

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Kelly Guimont returns to The Road to Macstock Conference and Expo to talk about her session on practical, privacy-conscious home automation. Starting from zero, she will help attendees make informed choices and avoid feeling overwhelmed, with real-life examples and insights drawn from years of experience. She also shares why MacStock remains a favo…

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MacVoices #25178: Live! - PSAs You Need To Know, An Attendee Perspective on WWDC 28:41

11d ago28:41

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This MacVoices Live! discussion starts off with three essential public service announcements: a major recall of Anker PowerCore batteries, warnings about malicious unsubscribe links in emails, and serious privacy concerns surrounding Meta’s AI assistant. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Mart…

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MacVoices #25178: Live! - PSAs You Need To Know, An Attendee Perspective on WWDC 28:42

11d ago28:42

28:42

This MacVoices Live! discussion starts off with three essential public service announcements: a major recall of Anker PowerCore batteries, warnings about malicious unsubscribe links in emails, and serious privacy concerns surrounding Meta’s AI assistant. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Mart…

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MacVoices #25177: Road to Macstock - Jill McKinley 19:50

11d ago19:50

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The Road to Macstock and Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to Jill McKinley, who previews her upcoming talk on how Apple’s ecosystem helped her lose weight and build a healthier lifestyle. She will explain how the Apple Watch, Fitness+, and apps like MyNetDiary and Todoist make tracking effortless, with reminders and data centralization driving…

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MacVoices #25177: Road to Macstock - Jill McKinley 19:51

11d ago19:51

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The Road to Macstock and Macstock Conference and Expo takes us to Jill McKinley, who previews her upcoming talk on how Apple’s ecosystem helped her lose weight and build a healthier lifestyle. She will explain how the Apple Watch, Fitness+, and apps like MyNetDiary and Todoist make tracking effortless, with reminders and data centralization driving…

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MacVoices #25176: Live! - Browsers Coming and Going, A Stock Photos Lawsuit, and Mobile Service Privacy 48:01

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The panel digs into the abrupt shutdown of the Arc browser and what it signals about user expectations and innovation fatigue in the browser space. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore Opera’s foray into agentic AI and how it could redefine how we interact with the web. A deep dive into…

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MacVoices #25176: Live! - Browsers Coming and Going, A Stock Photos Lawsuit, Mobile Service Privacy 48:02

12d ago48:02

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The panel digs into the abrupt shutdown of the Arc browser and what it signals about user expectations and innovation fatigue in the browser space. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore Opera’s foray into agentic AI and how it could redefine how we interact with the web. A deep dive into…

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MacVoices #25175: Road to Macstock - Marty and Will Jencius 29:40

15d ago29:40

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In a first for both The Road to Macstock and Macstock Conference and Expo itself, Marty Jencius and his son Will Jencius team up for a father-son presentation on travel tech, inspired by their podcast Gear Up and Go. They share how tech frustrations while traveling sparked the idea, how two generations bring different perspectives to gear choices, …

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MacVoices #25175: Road to Macstock - Marty and Will Jencius 29:41

15d ago29:41

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In a first for both The Road to Macstock and Macstock Conference and Expo itself, Marty Jencius and his son Will Jencius team up for a father-son presentation on travel tech, inspired by their podcast Gear Up and Go. They share how tech frustrations while traveling sparked the idea, how two generations bring different perspectives to gear choices, …

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MacVoices #25174: Live! - The App Store Saves Billions, iPad Repairs, and Apple’s Gaming Move 32:31

15d ago32:31

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The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Apple’s claims of saving users billions through App Store fraud prevention, questioning the methods and statistics behind the figures. They explore the implications for developers, consumer safety, and legal battles like Epic. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff G…

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MacVoices #25174: Live! - The App Store Saves Billions, iPad Repairs, and Apple’s Gaming Move 32:24

15d ago32:24

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The MacVoices Live! panel discusses Apple’s claims of saving users billions through App Store fraud prevention, questioning the methods and statistics behind the figures. They explore the implications for developers, consumer safety, and legal battles like Epic. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Jeff G…

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MacVoices #25173: Road to Macstock - Kirschen Seah 20:06

16d ago20:06

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In this Road to Macstock Conference and Expo conversation we welcome longtime speaker Kirschen Seah to discuss her upcoming session, Passkeys Demystified. Kirschen explains the promise of passkeys as a more secure, user-friendly alternative to passwords, and why adoption has been slower than expected. She shares insights into how passkeys work usin…

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MacVoices #25173: Road to Macstock - Kirschen Seah 20:07

16d ago20:07

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In this Road to Macstock Conference and Expo conversation we welcome longtime speaker Kirschen Seah to discuss her upcoming session, Passkeys Demystified. Kirschen explains the promise of passkeys as a more secure, user-friendly alternative to passwords, and why adoption has been slower than expected. She shares insights into how passkeys work usin…

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MacVoices #25172: Live! - Stolen iPhones, Living with AI, Ive and Altman 44:58

17d ago44:58

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Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby discuss the black market for stolen iPhones, focusing on how even locked devices are shipped overseas and dismantled for parts—a revelation that challenges assumptions about smartphone security. The conversation then turns to Neal Stephenson’s t…

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MacVoices #25172: Live! - Stolen iPhones, Living with AI, Ive and Altman 44:59

17d ago44:59

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Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby discuss the black market for stolen iPhones, focusing on how even locked devices are shipped overseas and dismantled for parts—a revelation that challenges assumptions about smartphone security. The conversation then turns to Neal Stephenson’s t…

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MacVoices #25171: Road to Macstock - Mike Schmitz 25:08

18d ago25:08

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Mike Schmitz returns to the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo to discuss his session, “Think Different: Using AI as Your Creative Copilot.” He explains how he uses AI not to automate the end product, but to enhance the early stages of the creative process—particularly brainstorming and idea generation. By reframing “hallucinations” as sparks of …

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MacVoices #25171: Road to Macstock - Mike Schmitz 25:09

17d ago25:09

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Mike Schmitz returns to the Road to Macstock Conference and Expo to discuss his session, “Think Different: Using AI as Your Creative Copilot.” He explains how he uses AI not to automate the end product, but to enhance the early stages of the creative process—particularly brainstorming and idea generation. By reframing “hallucinations” as sparks of …

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MacVoices #25170: More Developers' Eye Perspective from MacPaw (2) 37:50

19d ago37:50

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Our conversation with MacPaw’s Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak continues to explore the intersection of product development, ethical data practices, and user trust. The team shares their experience building CleanMyMac and Setapp, emphasizing the importance of transparency, responsible data handling, and thou…