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Hosts discuss their predictions for Apple's September 2023 event, closure of iTunes Movie Trailers, and sponsorship deals. They explore discussion about an old website and emailing them. They also highlight the annual fundraising campaign for St. Jude and discuss the upcoming event and challenges. The hosts talk about Ricky's game, controversy surrounding iPhone's switch to USB-C, speculations about upcoming iPhone features, and risky picks related to Apple. They also discuss predictions for new iPhones and promote a donation campaign for St. Jude's.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the latest rumors about the upcoming iPhone 15 and Apple Watch models. They also talk about 3D printing, St. Jude's mission, a recommended field guide, Mac maintenance, preserving a developer's legacy, iPhone rumors, notarization in international waters, debating the relevance of system on a chip, potential features of the iPhone 15 Pro, using a phone as a desktop computer, and upgrading Apple Ultra watches.

The hosts discuss their confusion over emoji descriptions and their vacation in Pulia, Italy. They express frustration with the inconsistency in naming places and discuss the perception of links and the iOS 17 beta. They analyze a desk setup, discuss desk preferences, and talk about using a Microsoft Surface as a main computer. They highlight the improved performance of their new setup. They delve into the features of 'Starfield' game and discuss forgotten games, the impact of COVID on the game industry, and upcoming Rickeys.

The hosts discuss their upcoming ninth anniversary as Relay FM co-founders and plans for a live show in London. They reflect on the early days of their podcasting journey and the impact of not being on Twitter. They also talk about the benefits of using NetSuite for businesses and Squarespace for building websites. The speakers share their budgeting strategies, discuss old podcast episodes and their handyman skills. They reflect on their hectic schedules and desire for longevity in podcasting. They also mention the upcoming tenth anniversary show, membership benefits, and family-friendly games.

Stephen and Myke talk about brown technology, review Casey's new app Callsheet and more before Stephen audits Myke's Mac setups. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Quinn's Brown Zune Brown Zune Press Images Zune HD - Wikipedia Flashback #2: The Microsoft Zune - Relay FM Timery going HARD on Widgets Bathroom Really New Windows Phone 7 Official Ad - YouTube Microsoft settles Windows Phone bathroom ad dispute - Puget Sound Business Journal Palm Pre Commercial - Go With The Flow - YouTube Air Horn Shortcut Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew on the App Store Announcing Callsheet — Liss is More Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 5 - MacRumors Apple Made a Huge Change to the App Store With a Three-Letter Word | Time OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock Myke's Menu Bar Stephen's Menu Bar Moom Karabiner Elements CleanMyMac X Setapp Raycast Hand Mirror PopClip Elsewhen Myke's Dock Stephen's Dock Reeder 5 Mimestream Spark Mail Rogue Amoeba Piezo

Can Myke, Federico and Stephen tell themselves apart from ChatGPT? How are iOS 17 widgets stacking up? What could the next iPad mini look like? These questions and more and answered this week. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Fast Growing Trees: We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Exclusive: the Sonos Move 2 is coming in September with stereo sound and 24-hour battery life - The Verge Apple Music takes flight on American Airlines - Apple Apple TV+ Shows Now Available to Watch on Air Canada Flights - MacRumors Helmet Counter Weight Ungeniused #141: The Spaghetti-Tree Hoax - Relay FM Joe Hribar: "Super excited about interactive widgets in iOS 17!" - Mastodon Launcher iOS 16 - Apps on Google Play Launcher for iOS from Cromulent Labs Tally • Quick Counter on the App Store iPad Mini 7 Could Be Coming Later This Year - MacRumors Amazon: iPad Neck Holder "Free your Hands!" The downfall of Brydge: Ceasing operations, unpaid staff, more – 9to5mac

After handling some feedback about leather and batteries, Stephen, Myke and Federico consider applying for a Vision Pro Developer Kit, talk about the Beats Studio Pro and try to understand what's happening at Twitter. Errrr, X. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Storms and wildfires kill seven in Italy as extreme weather continues | Italy | The Guardian Life is Good® Amazon.com: Made For Amazon, Battery Base in White, for Echo (4th generation) Dan Seifert's dbrand Skin Echo Pop Amazon.com: Echo Frames Amazon Echo Devices Podcastathon Co-Founder Trivia Questions Federico Viticci "New icons in the Messages app" - Mastodon Federico Viticci: "Favicons in Safari for iPad." - Mastodon Federico Viticci: "The Shortcuts widget is finally showing up for me in iPadOS 17" - Mastodon Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels Work with Apple - visionOS - Apple Developer James Thomson: The Vision Pro Developer Kit Terms - Mastodon Daring Fireball: Linda Yaccarino on X Twitter is being rebranded as X - The Verge The entire story of Twitter under Elon Musk - The Verge Twitter tells brands to buy more ads or risk losing their verification - The Verge Twitter, now X, took over the @x handle without warning or compensating its owner | TechCrunch The Truth about the New Beats by Dre! - MKBHD - YouTube

Stephen is facing several dilemmas in his computing life, Myke insists that map size is related to the interestingness of a city and Federico has a HomePod mini just for himself. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. Try it free today. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The true potential of Lil' Widgy Ridiculous Fishing EX on the App Store WWDC 2023: Apple Design Awards: The AppStories Interviews The Case for Videogame and App Preservation - MacStories Meta confirms it is blocking EU-based users from accessing Threads via VPN | TechCrunch @threadsapp • ICYMI: We’re working toward making Threads compatible with ActivityPub Introducing Threads, an App for Sharing with Text built by Instagram | Instagram for Creators Review: Beats Studio Pro are here, and they make AirPods Max impossible to recommend (for now) - 9to5Mac Beats By Dr. Dre Beats Studio Pro - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-The-Ear Headphones - Sandstone - Big Apple Buddy Federico Viticci: "This is what Peak Portability Looks Like" AppStories+ Amazon.com: PlusAcc for HomePod Mini Battery Base Amazon.com: Madatop Stand for Homepod Mini Welcome to the Wild World of HomePod mini Stands – 512 Pixels Relay FM (@_relayfm) • Instagram iOS 17: How to download and use offline maps with Apple Maps - 9to5Mac People Have Begun to Love Apple’s Most Hated Product - WSJ Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - Anker An In-Depth Look at StandBy and the StandBy Chargers We Recommend - MacStories iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max 2022 Leather Skin Decal - Etsy Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site Material Dock – Studio Neat Magnetic Phone Accessories | MagBak

The public betas are out, and the guys have spent some time with macOS Sonoma, iOS and iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10. This week, they share their impressions and then have a conversation about Threads. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — KickstarterThe campaign closes on July 14 at 10:44 AM Eastern! Stephen's Train Videos New Emojis in 2023-2024 – Emojipedia Apple updates Shazam with song recognition in TikTok and YouTube - 9to5Mac iOS and iPadOS 17 After One Month: It's All About Widgets, Apps, and Stage Manager - MacStories macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Preview - MacStories watchOS 10: The MacStories Preview - MacStories First Look: 2023 Public Beta platform features – Six Colors First Look: iPadOS 17 Public Beta – Six Colors First Look: iOS 17 Public Beta – Six Colors First Look: macOS Sonoma Public Beta – Six Colors Stephen Hackett (@ismh86) on Threads Myke Hurley (@imyke) on Threads Federico Viticci (@viticci) on Threads Threader, a Shortcut to Open Threads Profiles from Mastodon and Twitter Directly in the Threads App - MacStories On the Value of Threads' Social Graph - MacStories

As we all inch toward a USB-C future, Stephen takes time to look back, quizzing Federico and Myke on 12 terms Apple has trademarked. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Use Visual Look Up to identify objects in your photos on iPhone – Apple Support (UK) Gurman: Apple to Release USB-C AirPods Pro Case, Likely Alongside iPhone 15 Launch - MacRumors Apple releases iOS 17 beta 3 – 9to5mac AirPods Pro 2 Gaining 'Adaptive Audio' Feature That Dynamically Adjusts to Your Environment - MacRumors These Stickers Are Very Good – 512 Pixels "Life is so precious:" Doncaster singer Yungblud's tribute after death of music guru grandad | Doncaster Free Press 2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Piper Apple Cafes – 512 Pixels The Mystery of the First Email Sent from Space – 512 Pixels YouTube Studio Tour - My Smart Home Office! - Shane Whatley - YouTube MagEZ Case Pro for iPad Pro 2022/2021 – PITAKA MagEZ Stand for Tablets - PITAKA Legal - Trademark List - Apple Modbook - Wikipedia