On this feedback episode of MPU, more about AppleCare and the Vision Pro, then some listener feedback and more proof David and I spend too much time together.
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Connected #486: Elden Widge →
The guys celebrate the Mac’s 40th birthday, talk about the Vision Pro pre-order process and go over what’s new in Sonoma 14.3 and iOS 17.3.
Upgrade #496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft →
Jason and Myke did something fun this week on Upgrade:
Celebrating 40 years of the Mac, we’ve gathered an all-star panel of longtime Mac users to pick the best Macs, Mac software, and Mac accessories, as well as induct a few events or devices into the Mac Hall of Shame.
It was a blast to be on the panel, joining my pals Dan Moren, John Gruber, John Siracusa and Shelly Brisbin to honor the Mac as it enters its next decade.
Mac Power Users #728: All About AppleCare →
Apple has several variations of its warranty offerings. This week on Mac Power Users, David and I detail the differences between various AppleCare products and discuss their value to customers.
On More Power Users, we talk about our experiences pre-ordering Vision Pro headsets.
Connected #485: A Mobile Hamburger Menu Three Feet Wide →
Vision Pro pre-orders are just a few days away, and the guys have very different plans to get their hands on the product. In the meantime, Federico is getting weird, Myke is getting worked up and Stephen is busy helping his fellow content creators.
Phil Schiller is on Threads and is very good at it. Also: feelings on keyboards and Vision Pro pre-orders.
Connected #484: The Rickies (January 2024) →
This week on a blockbuster episode of the podcast:
The guys review and grade their 2023 Annual Picks, then move on to make predictions for 2024.
On the longer and ad-free version of the show, we had a little competition to find the best products announced at CES.
Mac Power Users #726: Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More →
This week on MPU, David and I explore Apple’s new Journal app and discuss the technology that powers it, which is being leveraged by other journaling apps, including Day One. We also retell the history of Sherlocking.
Connected #483: Send John Your Face →
It’s a new year, and Connected is back:
Federico is stuck in 2023, so Stephen and Myke discuss another dead AirPod Pro, even-bigger iPhones and what 2024 could bring.
Mac Power Users #725: Tech that Worked in 2023 →
On the final MPU episode of the year, David and I reflect on the tech that has served us well over the last 12 months.
Mac Power Users #724: Catching up with Mikah Sargent →
Mikah Sargent returns to the show to update the guys on his Apple hardware, talk about how he prepares for his various audio and video podcasts and help explain what’s going on with the Matter smart home standard.
Connected #481: The 2023 Annies →
This week on Connected it’s time for the Annies, when Federico, Myke and I revisit the biggest stories of 2023, ranking each month according to the good and bad that each one brought.
As always, we use the world’s best system of measurement, the Ticci Scale:
Mac Power Users #723: State of the Platforms (December 2023) →
2023 proved to be very busy for Apple, with updated hardware and software shipping, as well as a look at an entirely new platform coming early next year in the form of visionOS. This week, David and Stephen take a survey of the company’s year.