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Aug 18, 2023 • 37min

MacVoices #23213: MacVoices Live! - Price Increases and the Future of Streaming (Part 3)

The MacVoices Live! panel concludes this session with a look at the impact of price increases on popular streaming services like Spotify, YouTube, and Peacock. As Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby delve into the effects of rising prices on consumer decisions, they also explore the shifting landscape of streaming services cutting ties with traditional cable providers. The conversation continues, touching on a wide range of topics from YouTube's dominance and its impact on content creators to the resurgence of interest in cable and satellite TV due to the growing complexity and cost of streaming services. (Part 3) [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23213.mp3[/embed] Today’s MacVoices is supported by Factor. Visit FactorMeals.com/macvoices and use the code macvoices50 to get 50% off! Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:23 Streaming services severing ties with cable companies 0:04:10 The Shift from Traditional TV to YouTube 0:05:51 YouTubers Making a Living through Their Channels 0:06:34 YouTube vs. Scripted Shows: Different Content Preferences 0:08:30 Consumers Caught in the Middle of Carrier Disruptions 0:09:08 Peacock and Spotify raise prices, market performance discussed 0:10:35 Peacock: A Cool Name for NBC's Streaming Service 0:12:05 The Benefits of Peacock and the Appeal of Cable/Satellite TV 0:13:38 The Friction in Obtaining Desired Content 0:18:37 The Friction of Exclusive Content 0:20:24 The Desire for A La Carte Channel Selection 0:24:04 Unraveling the Connection: Elon Musk's Exfinity 0:24:43 Elon Musk's Naming Struggle 0:26:40 Special Plug for Ben and MacVoices Episode Links: Warner Bros. Discovery Is Moving Away From Traditional Cable TV Channels As It Changes Strategy Internationally https://cordcuttersnews.com/warner-bros-discovery-is-moving-away-from-traditional-cable-tv-channels-as-it-changes-strategy-internationally/ Vinegar https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/vinegar-tube-cleaner/id1591303229 SummerFest 2023 https://www.artisanalsoftwarefestival.com 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. 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. Michael Potter is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Jim Rea 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. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. 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. 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: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:01:23 Streaming services severing ties with cable companies 00:04:10 The Shift from Traditional TV to YouTube 00:05:51 YouTubers Making a Living through Their Channels 00:06:34 YouTube vs. Scripted Shows: Different Content Preferences 00:08:29 Consumers Caught in the Middle of Carrier Disruptions 00:09:08 Peacock and Spotify raise prices, market performance discussed 00:10:35 Peacock: A Cool Name for NBC's Streaming Service 00:12:04 The Benefits of Peacock and the Appeal of Cable/Satellite TV 00:13:37 The Friction in Obtaining Desired Content 00:18:37 The Friction of Exclusive Content 00:20:23 The Desire for A La Carte Channel Selection 00:24:04 Unraveling the Connection: Elon Musk's Exfinity 00:24:43 Elon Musk's Naming Struggle 00:25:08 Introduction and Contact Information 00:26:39 Special Plug for Ben and MacVoices Episode

Aug 14, 2023 • 41min

MacVoices #23212: MacVoices Live! - Brands On Threads, Twitter Is Xed Out (2)

Next up, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discusses recent changes in social networks, including Twitter's rebranding and the YouTube premium price increase. Speculations about the feasibility of turning Twitter into a financial institution are explored. The panel also shares mixed opinions on the value proposition of YouTube premium, with some expressing frustration over the lack of lower-priced subscription options. (Part 2) Today’s MacVoices is supported by Factor. Visit FactorMeals.com/macvoices and use the code macvoices50 to get 50% off! Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:34 Brands and Social Networks: A Complex Relationship 0:03:59 Strong Feelings about Facebook Ownership 0:05:16 Doubts on the Longevity of Links 0:05:33 Musk: An Agent of Chaos 0:06:25 Importance of Audience Size and Reach for Advertisers 0:08:37 The New Land Grab of Meta and Threads 0:11:20 Bafflement Over Twitter's Rebranding Strategy and Logo Change 0:12:36 Drastic Changes and Uncertainty Surrounding Twitter's Future 0:14:22 Comparing Elon Musk's Approach to Apple's Past Challenges 0:17:06 Focus on CEOs and their Impact on Company Perception 0:20:44 Introducing X, formerly known as Twitter 0:25:09 Twitter's Name Change to X Raises Concerns 0:27:33 The Role of a Leader and Elon's Involvement 0:30:10 CEO's Admission and Financial Backing 0:31:12 YouTube Premium Price Increase Concerns 0:38:54 Preferences for Ads and Commercial Breaks Links: Threads Is the New Cool Hangout—for Brands https://www.wired.com/story/threads-app-meta-brands/ Twitter has officially changed its logo to ‘X’ https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/24/twitter-has-officially-changed-its-logo-to-x/ Google raising price of YouTube Premium to $13.99 per month https://9to5google.com/2023/07/19/youtube-premium-price-increase/ Peacock announces its first-ever price increase for new and existing subs https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/18/peacock-price-increase/ Spotify confirms price hike as premium plan rises to $10.99/month in the US https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/24/spotify-confirms-price-hike-as-premium-plan-rises-to-10-99-month-in-the-us/ 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. 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. Michael Potter is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Jim Rea 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. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. 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. 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: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:01:33 Brands and Social Networks: A Complex Relationship 00:03:58 Strong Feelings about Facebook Ownership 00:05:15 Doubts on the Longevity of Links 00:05:32 Musk: An Agent of Chaos 00:06:24 Importance of Audience Size and Reach for Advertisers 00:08:36 The New Land Grab of Meta and Threads 00:11:20 Bafflement Over Twitter's Rebranding Strategy and Logo Change 00:12:35 Drastic Changes and Uncertainty Surrounding Twitter's Future 00:14:21 Comparing Elon Musk's Approach to Apple's Past Challenges 00:17:05 Focus on CEOs and their Impact on Company Perception 00:20:43 Introducing X, formerly known as Twitter 00:25:08 Twitter's Name Change to X Raises Concerns 00:27:32 The Role of a Leader and Elon's Involvement 00:30:10 CEO's Admission and Financial Backing 00:31:12 YouTube Premium Price Increase Concerns 00:38:53 Preferences for Ads and Commercial Breaks

Aug 11, 2023 • 39min

MacVoices #23211: MacVoices Live! - Wrapping Up Macstock Conference and Expo (1)

We wrap up the recent Macstock Conference and Expo, thanking attendees and highlighting the great speakers and films showcased at the conference. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Ben Roethig, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss the presentations, successful live streaming, and the immersive setup for audience interaction. The Digital Pass to access recorded content is still available, and those who attended congratulate Barry Fulk for the Midwest Mac BBQ. (Part 1) Today’s edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Live!, our weekly live panel discussion of what is going in the Apple space as well as the larger tech world, and how it is impacting you. Join us live at YouTube.com/MacVoicesTV at 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific, or whatever time that is wherever you are and participate in the chat, or catch the edited and segmented versions of the show on the regular MacVoices channels and feeds. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00:40 MacVoices Live begins with introductions and greetings0:07:03 First year of live stream for Macstock and its success0:07:43 Smooth Streaming Experience0:08:02 Positive Experience with Questioners and Interaction0:09:50 Falling Behind in Real Time and Live Chat Difficulties0:10:50 Impressed with Remote Conference Setup0:13:10 Speaker Next to Slides Adds Professionalism0:15:22 Multiple Cameras and Skilled Production Team0:17:35 First-time attendees share their experience0:22:59 Dave's Stage Experience and Elvis's Comeback Special0:24:55 Successful Virtual Pass and Equipment Challenges0:29:45 Creating Gathering Spots for Macstock Attendees0:33:30 Macstock: A Fantastic Experience0:35:13 Next Year's Macstock Dates Links: Macstock Conference and Expo - Digital Pass 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. 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. Michael Potter is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Jim Rea 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. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. 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. 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: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Aug 10, 2023 • 30min

MacVoices #23210: MacVoices Live! - Evernote, Threads, Instagram, and BlueSky (3)

The MacVoices Live! panel contemplates the downfall of Evernote and the decline of Meta's Threads app. We share our experiences with Evernote's loss of appeal and explore alternative note-taking apps like Apple Notes and OneNote. The layoffs at Evernote and the size of its remaining user base are speculated upon. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio express disappointment in Threads' lack of a web app and discuss Instagram's data collection practices. The future of Threads and the evolving social media landscape are considered, along with Jack Dorsey's BlueSky project and the role of Discord as a community platform. (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: Chapters: 0:00:30 Discover Mac Voices Magazine for the Latest Tech News 0:01:48 Uncertainty about the future of Evernote's product quality 0:03:49 Evernote's struggle with profitability and layoffs 0:05:09 Migration from Evernote to Microsoft OneNote 0:07:12 OneNote as a replacement for Evernote and business workflows 0:10:34 Personal Use: Apple Notes vs. Work Use: Microsoft Office Suite 0:12:43 Take Control Books: Uncovering Hidden Capabilities of Apple's Notes 0:14:10 Lack of Web Application Hindering Threads' Adoption 0:20:27 The Evolution of Social Media Platforms 0:21:55 Discord: A Niche Social Media Platform Links: CIRP: The Young Listen To Apple Music, The Old Watch Apple TV https://appleworld.today/cirp-the-young-listen-to-apple-music-the-old-watch-apple-tv/ Evernote is relocating to Europe after laying off most of its US workforce https://www.engadget.com/evernote-is-relocating-to-europe-after-laying-off-most-of-its-us-workforce-205012133.html Threads users are already spending less time in the app https://www.engadget.com/threads-users-are-already-spending-less-time-in-the-app-182738755.html 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. 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. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. Jim Rea 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. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. 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. 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: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:00:29 Discover Mac Voices Magazine for the Latest Tech News 00:01:48 Uncertainty about the future of Evernote's product quality 00:03:49 Evernote's struggle with profitability and layoffs 00:05:09 Migration from Evernote to Microsoft OneNote 00:07:11 OneNote as a replacement for Evernote and business workflows 00:10:33 Personal Use: Apple Notes vs. Work Use: Microsoft Office Suite 00:12:42 Take Control Books: Uncovering Hidden Capabilities of Apple's Notes 00:14:10 Lack of Web Application Hindering Threads' Adoption 00:20:26 The Evolution of Social Media Platforms 00:21:55 Discord: A Niche Social Media Platform

Aug 9, 2023 • 37min

MacVoices #23209: MacVoices Live! - macOS & iOS Confusion, Apple TV+ & Apple Music Demographics (2)

In this MacVocies Live! session,Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss the convergence of iOS and Mac OS, exploring the challenges and benefits. We also touch on recent UI changes, concerns about compromising the Mac user experience, and the balance between security and usability. We also question the credibility of reported Apple Music and Apple TV+ user demographics. (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: Chapters: 0:00:36 Convergence of iOS and Mac OS causing confusion? 0:02:01 Critique on Author's Lack of Intellectual Curiosity 0:04:26 Apple's Unified Code Base: Benefits and Consistency 0:05:06 Unifying platforms and running iOS code on Mac 0:07:26 Concerns about changes in the settings app and touch interface 0:08:38 Apple's approach to maintaining Mac capabilities 0:09:37 Setting up and configuring on your own Mac 0:11:54 Apple's attempt to protect users from potential harm 0:14:08 Complications with outdated versions and lack of developer signatures 0:16:01 The convenience of using Homebrew for command line tasks 0:19:08 Inconvenience of security settings and the need for better explanations 0:22:11 Question about subscription management experience on Mac devices 0:27:49 Apple's Alert for Non-HTTP Links 0:31:44 Apple's system protection and user experience discussed 0:35:38 Assumption vs Evidence: The Importance of Facts 0:35:52 Evernote's Reported Death and Decline in Threads Usage 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. 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. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. Jim Rea 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. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. 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. 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: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:00:35 Convergence of iOS and Mac OS causing confusion? 00:02:01 Critique on Author's Lack of Intellectual Curiosity 00:04:26 Apple's Unified Code Base: Benefits and Consistency 00:05:06 Unifying platforms and running iOS code on Mac 00:07:26 Concerns about changes in the settings app and touch interface 00:08:37 Apple's approach to maintaining Mac capabilities 00:09:37 Setting up and configuring on your own Mac 00:11:15 Troubleshooting and Opening Key or Whatever 00:11:53 Apple's attempt to protect users from potential harm 00:14:08 Complications with outdated versions and lack of developer signatures 00:16:00 The convenience of using Homebrew for command line tasks 00:19:08 Inconvenience of security settings and the need for better explanations 00:22:11 Question about subscription management experience on Mac devices 00:27:48 Apple's Alert for Non-HTTP Links 00:31:43 Apple's system protection and user experience discussed 00:33:38 Teaser for upcoming interview on convergence and a different perspective 00:35:37 Assumption vs Evidence: The Importance of Facts

Aug 8, 2023 • 34min

MacVoices #23208: MacVoices Live! - Apple Maps vs. Google Maps (1)

This MacVoices Live! session kicks off as Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio look at how Apple Maps has improved, and how it measures up against its main competitor, Google Maps.The panel compare the two from interface, personal experience, privacy, and preference viewpoints. The panel then starts a conversation about whether convergence of macOS and iOS is occurring. (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: Chapters: 0:03:12 The Superiority of Google Maps 0:04:03 Jeff's New Place: Polished and Finished 0:06:27 Web's wine joke and Mark's response 0:06:39 Positive report on Apple Maps' improvements 0:08:36 Personal preference for Apple Maps over Google Maps 0:10:13 Apple Maps vs. Google Maps for browsing preferences 0:12:34 Apple Maps lacks Waze's real-time user-generated updates 0:16:40 Waze vs. Apple Maps: Missed Opportunity for Improvement 0:18:07 Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: A History of Comparison 0:19:49 Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: The Battle for Business Information 0:22:45 Apple Maps vs Google Maps: Interface vs Granularity 0:25:12 Apple's Advantage: Integration within the Apple Ecosystem 0:27:15 Apple Maps: Prompting reviews based on geolocation and visits 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. 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. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. 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 Jim Rea 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. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. 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. 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: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:03:12 The Superiority of Google Maps 00:04:02 Jeff's New Place: Polished and Finished 00:04:53 Introducing Webb Bixby and Mark Fuccio 00:06:26 Web's wine joke and Mark's response 00:06:39 Positive report on Apple Maps' improvements 00:08:36 Personal preference for Apple Maps over Google Maps 00:10:12 Apple Maps vs. Google Maps for browsing preferences 00:12:33 Apple Maps lacks Waze's real-time user-generated updates 00:16:39 Waze vs. Apple Maps: Missed Opportunity for Improvement 00:18:07 Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: A History of Comparison 00:19:49 Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: The Battle for Business Information 00:22:44 Apple Maps vs Google Maps: Interface vs Granularity 00:25:11 Apple's Advantage: Integration within the Apple Ecosystem 00:27:15 Apple Maps: Prompting reviews based on geolocation and visits

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 8min

MacVoices #23207: Developer Discussion on The Mac Show from The British Tech Network

This discussion on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network covered developers’ relationship with Apple. It was so good that I asked BTN boss Ewen Rankin if I could drop it into the MacVoices feed, and he agreed. Enjoy this thoughtful, and fun, discussion with host Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, and Patrice Brend’Amour. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV23207.mp3[/embed Show Notes: Guests: Patrice Brend’amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. 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 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. 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: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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