MacVoices #23252: MacVoices Live! - iPhone 15 Weight, Camera, and Switching to iPhone (3)

This MacVoices Live! session concludes as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Ben Roethig, Kelly Guimont, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Brittany Smith discuss the difference in weight between the iPhone 14 and 15. the explore the  iPhone 15's camera capabilities including the decision not to include a 10X optical zoom and the challenges of stabilization.Potential privacy settings issues in iOS 17 and the benefits of competition between Apple and Google turn into a sharing of anecdotes about interest in switching to iPhone, the importance of the Apple Watch for health tracking, and the mixed reactions to the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show headliner. (Part 3) 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:02:20 The noticeable difference in weight between iPhone 14 and 15 0:03:32 USB-C and Titanium: Upgrade Considerations 0:04:34 iOS 17: Weight balance and Privacy Settings 0:05:28 The Demand for iPhone 15 is High 0:06:26 Android vs iOS: Features and Competition 0:08:48 The Importance of Competition in Advancing iPhone Technology 0:15:27 Promotional vs Factual: The Dual Nature of Advertising 0:17:49 Influence and Recommendations in Tech Choices 0:19:13 Personal Preference vs. Popular Appeal in Music 0:24:47 Will Usher's Halftime Show Attract More Super Bowl Viewers? 0:25:32 The Spectacle of Stage Setups and Music Performances

Links:

iPhone 15 Teardown Reveals Software Lockdown https://www.ifixit.com/News/82867/iphone-15-teardown-reveals-software-lockdown

Watch MKBHD unbox a sealed OG iPhone after winning $40,000 auction [Video] https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/20/sealed-original-iphone-unboxing-mkbhd/

Otterbox Figura Series for Magsafe https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/slim-iphone-15-pro-max-case-blue/77-94432.html

Guests:

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.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

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. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud

Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon. 

Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon.

Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She’s also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social, and on YouTube with tech tips.

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00:00:00 Introducing the iPhone 15's camera and health benefits of Apple Watch 00:02:20 The noticeable difference in weight between iPhone 14 and 15 00:03:31 USB-C and Titanium: Upgrade Considerations 00:04:34 iOS 17: Weight balance and Privacy Settings 00:05:28 The Demand for iPhone 15 is High 00:06:25 Android vs iOS: Features and Competition 00:08:48 The Importance of Competition in Advancing iPhone Technology 00:15:26 Promotional vs Factual: The Dual Nature of Advertising 00:17:48 Influence and Recommendations in Tech Choices 00:19:13 Personal Preference vs. Popular Appeal in Music 00:24:46 Will Usher's Halftime Show Attract More Super Bowl Viewers? 00:25:31 The Spectacle of Stage Setups and Music Performances 00:27:00 Formerly on Mac Voice, now on YouTube and TikTok 00:27:13 Brian Flanagan-Arthur's Online Presence 00:29:17 Ben Rathig's Social Media and Podcast Appearances 00:30:43 Greetings and Introduction 00:31:23 Where to Find Jim and ProVue