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Connected
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Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.
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576: A Buffer of Forgiveness
Federico and Stephen travel through time to discuss the new Pebble smartwatch, iPad mini rumors, and if the Pro Max is too big of an iPhone. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Connected Pro: Get longer,…
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575: The Brooklyn iPad
The M5 has landed, and Federico has thoughts on the present and future workloads it can unlock. Also: Stephen isn't alone, Myke's new iPhone has an unexpected accent, and Liquid Glass continues to change. This episode…
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574: Inspired by the Pouch
Clips has joined Music Memos and Cards in the Great Beyond, just as the M5 was announced for the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Squarespace: Save 10% off your…
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573: Grand Central Dispatch for the Planet
Federico and Myke talk about the new features in the iPadOS 26.1 beta, then consider the potential impact of apps in ChatGPT. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get…
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572: Unbelievably, It Has Happened Again
Myke and Stephen cover a new wave of Apple hardware leaks, then share their feelings on iPhones. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using…
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571: Touch Bar It Out of Existence
The guys reunite to share their impressions of the iPhone 17 Pros, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Imran Chaudhri's current position at HP. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Steamclock: We make great apps.…
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570: The Hardest Bug
In this week’s episode with no Myke or Stephen, Federico and John address the latest HomePod rumors, talk about the OS 26 releases and their relationships with the iPhone before designing the ultimate Apple gaming…
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569: Swept Away for 72 Hours
Subtitle: Grading the September 2025 Rickies With the dust settling from Apple's event, the guys score their picks, covering the iPhone Air, 17, and 17 Pro, as well as new AirPods and Apple Watches. This episode of…
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568: The Rickies (September 2025)
Subtitle: On A Thursday?! With the next iPhone introduction just days away, Federico, Myke, and Stephen gather their thoughts and their picks to see who has the best guesses on what will happen at Apple's "Awe…
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567: Always DTC
Federico's back, Myke is back to his old ways, and Stephen is back to thinking he is cool. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. •…
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566: True UK Elephant
Your favorite podcasters are back to do some vitally important singing stuffed animal follow-up, catch up on how the betas are going, make some autumnal predictions, get some troubleshooting advice, and answer your…
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565: Podcasts in Action
Stephen and Myke discuss a new iOS app named Cassette, using Water Lock on the Apple Watch, the state of CarPlay in iOS 26, and new rumors about an entry-level MacBook. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: •…
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564: Would Snell as Sweet
Jason joins Stephen and Myke to talk about hard drives, window management, and charts. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code…
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563: oooooooohhhoooohhhhooohhhoooohhhhoooohhhoooohhh
A bunch of photos have surfaced of the iPhone 17's colors, and the guys debate the merits of orange. Then, they roast each other's macOS Docks. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Sentry: Mobile crash…
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562: Tech Boomers
With Beta 4, Liquid Glass is back in a big way, and the guys have feelings about it. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show…
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561: The Stephenlympics
Subtitle: Because Dave Said John Voorhees joins Federico and Myke for The Stephenlympics! What will Stephen be up to a year from now? They make their predictions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: •…
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560: I Wanna Put the Beast on My Face
Samsung has new folding phones, Liquid Glass has a new look, and Apple has a new COO. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. • Zocdoc: Find…
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559: Chart Man
Subtitle: Grading the Ticcilympics Apple Music is 10 years old, the future of Siri is uncertain, and the A18 Pro may be headed to a Mac. Lastly, the 2024 Ticcilympics are graded. This episode of Connected is…
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558: A Podcast Drive-Thru
Federico has been experimenting with KVMs, Stephen is fixing macOS between dreams, and Myke finally experienced iOS 26. After those conversations, the guys turn to a list of questions from listeners about WWDC, Apple's…
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557: From a Place of Passion
This week: Federico interviewed Craig Federighi about the past, present, and future of the iPad. Myke started a blog, and Stephen is hoping for change. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Squarespace: Save…
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556: The Last Thing You Touch
Subtitle: Scoring The Rickies (June 2025) The guys learn how their predictions fared, talk about some of the news from WWDC25, and someone gets a trophy. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Fitbod: Get…
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555: The Rickies (June 2025)
Subtitle: Can You Read the Three Secrets, Please? WWDC25 is next week, and Apple is poised to launch many things. This week, Myke, Federico, and Stephen must guess what those things may be. This episode of Connected…
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554: It Was Felty
The folks originally behind Shortcuts are back with a new app called Sky. Federico has written a preview of the new AI-powered assistant, which understands the content of your applications and windows, unlocking new…
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553: We Have Jony Ive at Home
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 episode of Connected is sponsored by: •…
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552: Stage Manager Could Never
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. This episode of Connected is sponsored…
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551: Boost Your Truck Parts
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…
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550: Baby Jason Snell From 1886
This week: Myke is learning, Federico saw a rumor, Stephen comes clean, and Apple launched a weird webpage. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Turbulence Forecast: Find out how turbulent will your flight be…
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549: Lost Daddy Exclusivity
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 episode…
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548: A Cozy Bunker
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. This episode of Connected is…
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547: The Leakies (April 2025)
Subtitle: A Normal Person Five Ahead of an iOS redesign, a new game emerges. Also: feedback, the power of a blog's color scheme, and new CalDigit docks. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • NetSuite: The…
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546: Letting the Literal Light In
Federico and Stephen address some follow up, then saddle up for the Rumor Roundup before answering a round of listener questions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a…
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545: Initially, I Was Happy
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…
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544: Myke's Nightmares
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…
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543: Brought Into Equilibrium with a Reference Environment
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…
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542: face with tired
Subtitle: The Jeremies (March 2025) 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. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: •…
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541: The Suspicious Shape of Spaghetti
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…
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540: Itsa Sixtini
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. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: •…
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539: I'm the Hot Drink
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. This…
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538: A Future That Is Now Stuck in the Past
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. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: •…
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537: Do You Know Apple?
Legacy Stephen is back, and Federico has been wired in to the saga of DeepSeek. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • 1Blocker: The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari. Get 1 month Premium free with…
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536: Dad Draws a Bath and Plays Mario Kart
Federico has a new mail client, Myke is concerned about software releases, and Stephen shares a recent interaction with AppleCare's iCloud support team. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Ecamm: Powerful…
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535: Proper Governance
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. This episode of…
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534: The Rickies (January 2025)
Subtitle: Too Much Kissin’ 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. This episode of Connected…
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533: Somehow, AirPort Returned
Subtitle: The Pickies (2025) The lads return with their annual predictions for 2025! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2024 champion to be crowned. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Fitbod:…
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532: The 2024 Annies
Subtitle: The Year of John Ternus The guys revisit the biggest stories of year, ranking each month on the most scientific scale known to humankind. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Zocdoc: Find the right…
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531: Gill Sands
Subtitle: Stephen Will Give You $20 to Listen to This Episode This week: Myke shares some news, Federico covers iOS 18.2, and Stephen launches a new awards program. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: •…
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530: I Merely Adopted the Flip Flop
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. This episode of Connected is sponsored by:…
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529: Slop Trokt
Federico has been battling color profiles and Stephen has been working to solve a mystery, while Myke has just been enjoying the vibes. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Zocdoc: Find the right doctor,…
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528: Subpoenaerabable
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…
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527: myke why did you say that
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 episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Ecamm: Powerful…
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