Connected
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.
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:30:00 GMT
467: The Natural Boys
Myke, Federico and Stephen grade their picks for Apple's Wonderlust event and talk about the iPhone 15 line, the new Apple Watches and more.
Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:30:00 GMT
466: The Rickies (September 2023)
Apple's "Wonderlust" event is next week, so Federico and Myke have prepared to challenge Stephen, their reigning Keynote Chairman.
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:30:00 GMT
465: "I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor"
With Apple's September event less than two weeks away, the guys talk about the latest rumors concerning the iPhone 15 line and upcoming Apple Watch models. Also on the docket: Reminders' Today view, Alex Hay's apps and Live Voicemail in iOS 17.
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:45:00 GMT
464: I Got Myself Some Thermal Paste
Myke is outraged about geography. Federico does some troubling math. Then the guys talk about Ticci's recent computing crisis and some upcoming games.
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:15:00 GMT
463: GOD SAVE THE KING, BABY
To celebrate Relay FM's 9th birthday, Myke and Stephen host a feelings podcast.
Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:15:00 GMT
462: GET, OPEN, UPDATE
Stephen and Myke talk about brown technology, review Casey's new app Callsheet and more before Stephen audits Myke's Mac setups.
Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:00:00 GMT
461: Strong Neck Era
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.
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:00:00 GMT
460: Never Skip Neck Day
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.
Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:15:00 GMT
459: A Train You're Never Getting Off
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.
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:00:00 GMT
458: A High Speed Train Goes Past
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.
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:45:00 GMT
457: Ricky Connectedson
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.
Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:30:00 GMT
456: The Dice Are Coming at You
Federico, Stephen and Myke are joined by James Thomson to talk about the visionOS SDK and what apps may be like when the platform launches early next year. Other topics include laundry symbols, the return of Ridiculous Fishing and more.
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:15:00 GMT
455: I’ve Been Banned from Aroma360
After some Smell Talk and celebrating the return of the Genius Bar, Myke, Federico and Stephen celebrate ten years of podcasting together by revisiting some of their favorite Apple stories from the last decade.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:45:00 GMT
454: Pipe It In
Stephen breaks some shocking news on the show. Federico had feelings about the Apple Vision Pro. Myke messed up the points. All of this and then a Round Robin of some smaller announcements from WWDC.
Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:30:00 GMT
453: By the Meat of Your Teeth
For the first time in four years, Federico, Myke and Stephen are together and in person to record an episode of The World's Greatest Podcast. This week, they judge their picks for WWDC23 — and one from the past.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:30:00 GMT
452: The Rickies (WWDC 2023)
WWDC23 is just a few days away, so Myke, Federico and Stephen have made their predictions for what Apple will — and won't — announce.
Wed, 31 May 2023 23:30:00 GMT
451: A Bath in the Genius Tub
An old problem is back, Myke found an unusual way to fix his Apple Watch, Federico is dazzled by magnets and Stephen feels weird about some apps.
Wed, 24 May 2023 22:15:00 GMT
450: The Bluetooth Nature of it All
The One True John joins Federico and Stephen to discuss the winners of Automation April, Apple's recent run of press releases, Stage Manager on the Mac and using iMessage on Windows.
Wed, 17 May 2023 21:30:00 GMT
449: Optimize the Content Factory Inside of You
Apple has announced Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for the iPad, and the guys have some thoughts. Also on the docket: laptop stands, Apple Watch hardware and a letter from the P.O. Box.
Wed, 10 May 2023 21:15:00 GMT
448: I'm in Figma
This week on the show, Stephen discovers wireless CarPlay, Myke shares some cool Mac apps and Federico makes a confession about his iPad usage. Then, the guys regroup on the topic of Mastodon.
Wed, 03 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT
447: Mr. Flip Flop
Stephen explains his recent truck accident and absence from the podcast, Myke has a bunch of app suggestions for Federico and they all have questions about Tim Cook's Apple Watch usage.
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:00:00 GMT
446: Oooh Draaamaa!
Federico needs some app suggestions, do you have them? Myke has some Getty-related follow up. They also discuss what Apple's suite of VR apps could look like.
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:15:00 GMT
445: Do You Have a Trumpet on the Floor?
Stephen, Myke and Federico discuss the success of S-GPT, the future of Apple's display business and the next iPhone's buttons. They also roast Steve Jobs' office.
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:45:00 GMT
444: The World's Biggest AI Onion
Federico has released S-GPT, a Shortcut that brings the power of ChatGPT down to your devices and data. Myke and Stephen talk to him about the project and what's next in Automation April after dealing with some confusing follow-up.
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:30:00 GMT
443: You Don’t Deserve Me at 3x
WWDC 2023 was announced about 60 seconds after the guys started recording. After booking their travel, Myke, Federico and Stephen regroup to discuss a possible iPhone Action Button, how people use Shazam, iOS 16.4 and more. They also pause to honor the work of Alex Hay.
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:45:00 GMT
442: They Want Azimuth
Myke makes a very important correction and deeply regrets his previous error. Federico pits cubes against triangles and Clippy has been reborn as Microsoft 365 Copilot. Lastly, Stephen starts his search for an heir.
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:45:00 GMT
441: You, John and My Wife
Spotify is getting weird, Apple is getting wise to long thighs and The Quizzies are back!
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:15:00 GMT
440: Indie Straps
Apple announces a new iPhone (colour), Google announces details for I/O, Federico has thoughts on all VR headsets, and Myke checks a vibe.
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:15:00 GMT
439: People Like You are Killing Blogs
Federico has launched Apple Frames 3.1, Myke is worried about a secret plan set in motion by Stephen and Bing has thoughts on Apple's Books app.
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:45:00 GMT
438: The Jeremies (February 2023)
New emoji are coming with iOS 16.4, so it's time for Federico to guess their names.
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:15:00 GMT
437: Mr. Nice Wrist Guy
This week, the guys roast each other's Apple Watches and things get weird.
Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:15:00 GMT
436: Satya Nadella, He's a Stone-Cold Killa
While Federico is off wrangling Ethernet cables, Stephen and Myke explain their usage of Mastodon before talking about AI, firmware and Apple's 2022.
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:45:00 GMT
435: I'm So Fedi Sorry
Stephen talks a bit about what has been going on in Memphis, Federico gets folded up over rumors and Myke has a surprise.
Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:15:00 GMT
434: You Won't Believe This New Scam
Stephen reads some poetry, some Macs got reviewed and Federico makes a confession about his computing life.
Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:30:00 GMT
433: The Best Alarm is the Alarm
The guys cover Apple's new Macs and the new HomePod before pouring one out for third-party Twitter clients.
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:15:00 GMT
432: Spaghetti Features
It's a new year, and the guys have come prepared with resolutions, themes and more to kick off 2023.
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:00:00 GMT
431: The Rickies (January 2023)
2022 is over, and there are picks to be scored. After grading their predictions for the year, Stephen, Myke and Federico amend some rules and put their flags in the ground for 2023.
Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT
430: The 2022 Annies: A Lot of Mercenaries
Myke, Federico and Someone Who Kind of Sounds Like Stephen review 2022's biggest Apple stories, grading them from "Nightmare" to "Best, I Love You."
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT
429: Lucy's Football Factory
The boys celebrate the holidays with their annual gift exchange, and then it's time to make predictions for what will happen in 2023--but first, it's time to score our picks from the past year and crown a new champion.
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:00:00 GMT
428: Timery (Taylor's Version)
The guys have feelings about websites, then talk about the new features in iOS 16.2 and the possibility of Apple opening up the iPhone.
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:45:00 GMT
427: Therapy for an Apple Blogger
Myke has returned and has feelings about recent developments on the show. After Myke tries to punish Stephen with a set of quiz questions, Federico explores Obsidian's new Canvas feature.
Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:45:00 GMT
426: Just a Cable Away
Stephen and Federico are joined by the One True John to discuss the past, present and future of the iPad mini, as well as home networking, award-winning APIs and a big surprise.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:15:00 GMT
425: Indenting Left Again
Myke is on vacation, so Stephen and Federico make a play for the hearts of the people.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:30:00 GMT
424: The Clicky Click (Nibby Nib)
This week, the guys discuss cubes, the value of feedback and what's left for Apple's year. Also on the topic list: mid-life crises, the Apple polishing cloth and a new membership perk for Connected Pro.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:30:00 GMT
423: I Know What a Parrot Is
Myke returns to the show with some questions for his co-hosts. Then, conversations about Federico's Apple Frames 3.0 Shortcut, Stephen's ability to track his wallet and Elon's changes at Twitter.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:45:00 GMT
422: Rearranging Water in the Same Bucket
Stephen and Federico party like it's 2012, talking about cloud photo services, note-taking on the web, email clients and epiphanies.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:30:00 GMT
421: The Shins (The Body Part)
Stephen has some dongles, Myke worries about the neighbors and Federico doesn't enjoy piles.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:00:00 GMT
420: 2 Regular 2 Pro
Apple has announced a pair of new iPad and a new Apple TV. This week, Myke, Federico and Stephen talk through the news and try to make sense of the new iPad lineup.
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:00:00 GMT
419: Federico Got So Upset He Quit The Show
Can Myke finally get Federico to talk about the Apple Watch Ultra? While we may want new iPads, what about a Pixel tablet instead?
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 GMT
418: Grocery Shopping for Some Fresh New Bugs
On this episode, the guys discuss what academic honors they would like to receive, what happened at the beach house and the new update to Spark. Then, David Smith drops by to talk about the Apple Watch Ultra.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:30:00 GMT
417: He Stole My Barbecue Stuff
Stephen has an Apple Watch Ultra. Myke dropped his iPhone. Federico's security cameras came in very handy. Oh, and Stage Manager is still busted.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:30:00 GMT
416: The Stage Manager Manager Takes the Stage
This week, Stephen shares his iPhone 14 Pro impressions, Myke reviews tvOS 16 and Federico laments the state of Stage Manager.
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:00:00 GMT
415: Grab an App From the Basket
Myke flew to America. Federico has reviewed iOS 16. Stephen did some work on his garage.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:15:00 GMT
414: I am Michael Jordan
Apple has announced the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Also new: the Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 8 and all-new Apple Watch Ultra. An update to the AirPods Pro was also thrown into the mix. This week, the guys cover the news and then see how their predictions looked after Apple's "Far Out" event.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:30:00 GMT
413: The Rickies (September 2022)
Apple is holding an event on September 7, so the Rickies have been called to order.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:30:00 GMT
412: It's Strong! It's Tough!
Apple has announced an event for September 7th, while also confirming that iPadOS 16 will ship later in the fall. This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen talk through the news, cover the Mac's inclusion in the Self Service Repair Program and explore a new Twitter client.
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:15:00 GMT
411: on my phone ;)
The guys react to their original iPhone App Store purchases after discussing Stephen's M2 MacBook Air review, Federico's feelings about the betas and Myke's love of transparent objects.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:30:00 GMT
410: For Years We Forgot to Put the Percentage There
Stephen and Myke revisit sleep tracking and discuss the original iPad Keyboard Dock. They also cover changes in iOS 16 Beta 5, the Opal C1 webcam and Amazon's purchase of iRobot.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:00:00 GMT
409: We're Were We Are Where
Stephen plays the Bad Cop. Federico doesn't know anybody named Tony. Myke has some questions. Apple has an iPadOS problem.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 21:45:00 GMT
408: Oh! Tim Cook is in Here, Too!
This week, the guys tour some old Apple Stores, alter some AirPods and think about tracking their sleep.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:45:00 GMT
407: A Computer Desk With a Bed on Top
Roses are red, Myke's MacBook Air is blue He and Stephen discuss Apple Arcade, Apple TV, YouTube and betas, too.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:45:00 GMT
406: The iPhone is Touching You Back
M2 MacBook Air reviews are out, as are the 2022 Public Betas. This week, the guys explore both. Myke then pits Stephen, Federico and The Passionate Ones against each other.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:45:00 GMT
405: A Calendar Called "Secrets"
Federico has a review ahead of him, Stephen has launched a Kickstarter and Myke has returned to his role as Quizmaster.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:45:00 GMT
404: The Non
After handling some haunting follow-up, Myke, Federico and Stephen rank every iPhone ever.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:00:00 GMT
403: He Can't Stop Merging
There are new betas, new chargers and new versions of iWork apps out this week. Beyond covering those items, the guys talk about WeatherKit and calculate updated Hackett Numbers.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:00:00 GMT
402: I'm Starting to Have That Feeling Again
Federico and Stephen explore the new Books UI and some MacBook rumors, before celebrating the return of Clarus the Dogcow. Then, a discussion of Stage Manager's system requirements and a possible way forward for non-M1 iPads and how Apple could approach future WWDC keynotes.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:30:00 GMT
401: Mouth Bells
WWDC22 is underway. Now it's time to see how well Federico, Myke and Stephen did at predicting what would be announced.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:30:00 GMT
400: The Rickies (WWDC 2022)
WWDC 2022 is just around the corner, and the guys have come prepared with a series of Picks, Risky Picks and Flexies.
Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:15:00 GMT
399: Never Deal Abadhand
This week, a look back at macOS Monterey, a conversation about Apple's supply chain issues and the news that two out of three Connected hosts will be at WWDC.
Wed, 25 May 2022 22:15:00 GMT
398: Moon is not a Number
This week, Stephen did something out of the ordinary, Myke tries to explain Apple Watch faces and Federico learns about Margherita pizza.
Wed, 18 May 2022 22:45:00 GMT
397: Tier of Shame
To mark the death of the iPod touch, the guys gather around a shared browser window and rank iPods. Also on the docket: iPadOS 15, iPhone repairs and Jony Ive's pen.
Wed, 11 May 2022 21:45:00 GMT
396: The Royal Nobody
Apple has shared more details about its live WWDC event next month and 1Password 8 has arrived on the Mac. After those topics, the guys perform an exit interview for iOS 15.
Wed, 04 May 2022 22:15:00 GMT
395: The Sand Bucket Challenge
This week, the guys revisit Apple Watch charging and trading in devices before jumping into Apple's new Self Service Repair program and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:00:00 GMT
394: At the Intersection of This and This
This week on the show, Myke is having a bad time, Stephen wants to meet a robot and Federico has an exciting new trail to blaze.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:30:00 GMT
393: Roast my Desk
Stephen, Myke and Federico all have desks, and they all have opinions. Today, those things collide.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:30:00 GMT
392: That Looming Threat of an Identity Crisis
Some much-loved follow-up is discussed, as are the WWDC 2022 and Automation April announcements. Then, 2017's Mac Roundtable is revisited and the guys design some new AirPods for Apple.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:45:00 GMT
391: The Pleasure Stops Here
This week: clarification about Apple charging more for specific colors on their products, Markdown in Google Docs, the death of Touch ID and a fresh start for the Bill of Rickies.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:45:00 GMT
390: The Permanence of Objects
Myke has questions about the Mac Studio, Federico was right about Workflow and Stephen has some suggestions for the Bill of Rickies.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:45:00 GMT
389: There's No Shoe Here
After discussing the new features enabled by iOS 15.4, the Europeans tackle the questions raised by Federico's iPad Air review, what Apple's 'Studio' brand could extend to, and hands-on impressions of the Steam Deck.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:15:00 GMT
388: I'm a Creative Fountain
Apple has announced updates to the iPad Air and several iPhones, then launched an entirely new desktop Mac with an accompanying display. As a result, a new Keynote Chairman must be named.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:00:00 GMT
387: The Rickies (March 2022)
Apple is holding an event on March 8, so the guys have scrambled to put together a list of top-tier picks for this edition of the Keynote Rickies.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:45:00 GMT
386: Laptops? Too Complicated!
After blindly obeying a website written by someone else, Myke, Federico and Stephen dream up a new vision for the iPod touch, discuss Safari’s fading marketshare and wonder what foldable devices Apple could be working on.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:45:00 GMT
385: Federico Viticci and the Multiverse of Madness
Like, what even *is* an episode description?
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:15:00 GMT
384: A Very Well-Known Ophthalmologist
After talking about pen podcasts and the biting lip emoji, Federico, Myke and Stephen give each other a tour of their smart home setups.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:00:00 GMT
383: The Jeremies (February 2022)
Before Federico guesses the names of this year's new emoji, the guys talk about Apple's recent betas and deal with some follow-up. Pour a glass of bean juice and enjoy!
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:45:00 GMT
382: It Does the Nib Nib
Federico was featured in the App Store, Federico shipped an Obsidian plugin and Federico has questions about Elgato's new foot pedal.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:30:00 GMT
381: Roast my iPad Home Screen
This week, the guys offer up their iPad home screens for roasting after the unboxing of the year.
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:15:00 GMT
380: Light, Fog, Aroma
The iPhone was announced 15 years ago. After the hosts recover from that shocking news, they talk briefly about the 2007 keynote, then move on to discuss some CES news. iOS 15's Photos widget and shameless Wordle clones are also discussed.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:00:00 GMT
379: The Rickies (January 2022)
It's a new dawn It's a new day There's a new Chairman For us And we're feeling good
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 01:15:00 GMT
378: 2021 Year in Review: We Are Your Family
2021 is over, but we've got one last episode before the year ends for good. Let Federico, Myke and Stephen guide you through the last 12 months of Apple-focused tech news.
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:45:00 GMT
377: Connected Café 🍕🍺
It's time for our annual Christmas gift exchange round-robin, and then the boys get down to business with some competitive picks about what will happen in 2022. All that's followed by a game of 20 Questions, with the questions supplied by Connected listeners! Happy holidays to everyone.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:15:00 GMT
376: The Jape That Went Too Far
Myke has returned from vacation, armed with follow-up and listener questions. Meanwhile, Federico wanted the group to share some life lessons and Stephen has posted a video of the PodCabin.
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:15:00 GMT
375: Scatter My Content to The Sea
Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the future of Craft and note-taking apps in general. The next wave of Apple silicon Macs is also discussed, as are vintage products the company should bring back with a modern twist.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:30:00 GMT
374: Myke's Advocate
Myke is on vacation, so Federico and Stephen are finally free to talk about the Mac and AirPower. Then, a Q&A session for the ages.
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:45:00 GMT
373: ★★★★★: How Dare You?!
Federico and Myke are joined by alternating members of the Hackett family. Beats are reviewed and thanks are given. (Please rate and review the show.)
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:15:00 GMT
372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New?
There's a new version of iOS 15 right around the corner, Apple has announced a new self-service repair program and Twitter is up to ... stuff.
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:00:00 GMT
371: Roast my iPhone Home Screen
Everyone is bad at setting up their iPhones.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:15:00 GMT
370: MacBook Venti
The guys are joined by One True John to talk about life midway through the Apple silicon transition, how Shortcuts for the Mac is shaping up and how our moms feel about our media appearances.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:30:00 GMT
369: MagTricky.com
This week on the show: impressions of the AirPods 3 and new MacBook Pro, a review of macOS Monterey and a breakthrough new magnetic product for listeners to track the Connected Chairmen.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:30:00 GMT
368: Eaten by the Italian Post Office
Myke, Federico and Stephen sit down to score their "Unleashed" picks ... and unbox something amazing. Then, a special bonus segment featuring some very surprising coin flips.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 23:45:00 GMT
367: The Rickies (October 2021)
Apple has announced an October event, so the Passionate Ones have gathered to appoint a new Event Chairman through the making of Picks, both Regular and Risky.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:00:00 GMT
366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10
This week, the boys turn to a 12-sided die to shape the order of the show. Topics on the dodecahedron include follow-up, the 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs' death, tables coming to Craft and Amazon's recent announcements.
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:00:00 GMT
365: Sorry, I'm Plastic
The guys all have new iPhones and talk about their migration experiences and initial impressions of the new devices. Then, Myke and Stephen tell Federico what he already knew — that the new iPad mini is fantastic.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT
364: One True John Demands Your Allegiance
iOS and iPadOS 15 are out, as are reviews for the new iPhones and iPads. This week, Federico tells Stephen and Myke what the new iPad mini is like and what Safari extensions they should check out. Mood boards were created along the way.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:30:00 GMT
363: FaceIDSensorThatSupportsPartiallyOccludedFaces
The dust has settled from Apple's iPhone 13 event and a Chairman has emerged from the haze.
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT
362: The Rickies (September 2021)
Apple will be California Streaming, so the Connected guys are dreaming of sweet, sweet victories in the September '21 Rickies.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:45:00 GMT
361: The Apple Maps of Cellular Radios
September is here, and that means iPhone and Apple Watch rumors are heating up. Stephen and Myke go through what's new on that front, cover some cool new Mac accessories, share regrets about Nest and kick off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT
360: The Luxembourg Incident
Myke and Federico pick Connected's weirdest listener, look back at Tim Cook's ten years as CEO of Apple, and talk about Federico's new CMS.
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:15:00 GMT
359: DLC to iOS 14
The guys mark Relay's 7th birthday by launching the annual Relay FM for St. Jude fundraiser! Then, discussions about Safari 15, 1Password and Federico's switch to Android.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:30:00 GMT
358: Roast my Dock
Instead of just texting him, Myke directs much of his follow-up directly an absent Federico. Then, he and Stephen talk about the latest iPhone 13 rumors and roast each other's Docks.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:30:00 GMT
357: I Need my Hands, Especially in the Summer
Myke is away, so Stephen talks about the Mac Pro and Federico talks about emulating old video games. Also: MagSafe PopSockets, shipping challenges and the future of the Jeremies.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT
356: Poke a Hole in the Toolbar
Myke received his mascot and Federico found another Magsafe wallet. There are even more iPad Mini rumors, and Beta 4 has brought a whole new set of changes to Safari. But don’t worry, the Europeans also want to share some things they love right now.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:00:00 GMT
355: Roast my Menu Bar
Myke has questions about the Apple Watch, Stephen holds an unboxing and Federico has a new computer. Then, judging others based on the menu bar of their Mac.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT
354: Now You Drink Water Using a Balloon
Stephen has to whisper with an accent and Apple has to keep re-thinking Safari 15. Meanwhile, Myke still isn't using MagSafe and Federico's text editor has gone global.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:45:00 GMT
353: 88XX BANE
A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. An Apple Watch. A Kickstarter. An update. This is not three episodes of Connected. It's one episode, and we call it 88XX BANE.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:45:00 GMT
352: A Watched Watch Never Boils
This week, the guys talk about the Big Mail and Mimestream email clients, then move on to the topics of broken Apple Watches, Safari 15 and Apple's new Public Betas.
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:30:00 GMT
351: The Internet Runs on a Bunch of Numbers and Dots
Myke is pondering emails apps and Federico is not happy with Safari. Also, Day One has been acquired, development continues on Dark Sky, and the boys are excited about Live Text.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT
350: A Setup of Optimism
This week, Myke, Stephen and Federico gather from across the globe to discuss iPadOS 15 multitasking and some sad Mac news.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT
349: If Robots Happen, We’ll Need To Readdress This
WWDC 2021 is underway, and picks made last week must be judged. There will be a winner, a loser and probably some changes to the rules of the game.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:15:00 GMT
348: The Rickies (WWDC 2021)
WWDC is next week, so the boys have gathered their picks for The Rickies, which are now tracked on some amazing websites. As for the picks themselves ... well, buckle up, because things get passionate.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:00:00 GMT
347: Friendship Ended with Shelf
Myke (AKA the tvOS Guy) has a review of the new Apple TV remote and Federico has been pontificating about a new iPod touch. Then, with WWDC fast approaching, the Europeans pick a couple more features they want to see Apple announce. Stephen got stuck with the edit.
Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT
346: The Hi-Res Society
The M1 iPad Pro is here, and Federico walks Stephen and Myke through his review and thoughts on the new device. Then, a lecture on high-resolution audio in light of the recent Apple Music news. It's Federico Mania!
Thu, 20 May 2021 00:15:00 GMT
345: Why Are the Italians Involved?
Federico is attempting to live that Thunderbolt life as Myke starts reviewing apps. Meanwhile, Stephen is the worst. Then, with WWDC a month away, the guys introduce a new segment.
Wed, 12 May 2021 23:15:00 GMT
344: A Chainsaw from Eight Miles Away
There are some amazing websites on the Internet, but nothing can ease the pain brought by iPad mini rumors. Stephen knows about sound, Myke has a new keychain and Federico has a story to tell about Obsidian.
Wed, 05 May 2021 23:15:00 GMT
343: The Jeremies (April 2021)
Myke explains what admiration means, then the guys talk about what's new in iOS 14.5 before getting into what's going on at Basecamp. Then in a radical change of gears, Federico has to name some emoji and Stephen surprises the guys with some news.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:30:00 GMT
342: MH AH 👻 😬
Apple's Spring Event has come and gone, and now the picks must be graded. Will Stephen remain in power as the Keynote Chairman? Can Myke gain access to both Twitter accounts, or is Federico poised for a comeback?
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT
341: The Rickies (April 2021)
Apple is holding an event next week, so the guys have gathered their picks and are entering the Battlefield of the Ricky. The Keynote Chairman title is on the line.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:45:00 GMT
340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans
Stephen cleans out the Connected inbox, Federico questions the meaning of an idea and Myke checks out a new task manager. Then, a discussion about the ramifications of technology reminding us of painful past events or encounters.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:30:00 GMT
339: The Inbox Is The Spice
After an explanation on how feedback is best sent, Federico and Myke discuss their thoughts on TickTick, the (potential) future of the music industry, the announcement of WWDC 2021, and whether Connected listeners prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:15:00 GMT
338: KanBanBanSubHub
After follow-up about feelings, Ticci explains what's going on with links to previously-made Shortcuts and Stephen marks 20 years of OS X. Then, Myke leads a focus group about the future of Apple in the home and the guys all inspect a task manager that has recently popped up on one of their home screens.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:30:00 GMT
337: The Mini Version of Nothing
Stephen is accused of flip-flopping, while Myke has updated some firmware. Federico has reviewed a new iPad desktop stand and then the three descend into a Round Robin of iPhone features that wouldn't exist if Apple was starting over in 2021.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:45:00 GMT
336: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
What's follow-up and what's a topic? Why has Apple chickened out with a change in iOS 14.5? Who wants a new iPad Pro? How many secrets have been kept between the co-hosts? Is this an annoying way to write a show description?
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT
335: A Shelf is the Perfect Object
Myke tries to get through some iPhone rumors but the others keep joking around about model names. Meanwhile, there's big news for a couple of iOS apps. Stephen needs to deal with the problem brewing in his photos library and Federico goes missing for a brief time.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:00:00 GMT
334: A Wave of Nostalgia Hit Me in the Face
This week, Federico gets what he wants, but also doesn't. Myke tries out Hey, but only kinda. Also, are there new apps anymore?
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:45:00 GMT
333: A Stack of Battery Pancakes
This week, Stephen refuses to be pigeonholed, Federico talks about how MagSafe could be used on new accessories and Myke doesn't want to talk about folding iPhones, but then does. Also on the list of topics: failing Apple watches, #GreenGate and blankets.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:45:00 GMT
332: Pretending — Once Again — to be John Voorhees
Everyone's a real Federico, but only Stephen could disrupt the show document in such a profoundly useless way. Myke takes on the form of those around him. Topics include MacBook Pro batteries, Spotify and Siri getting cozy, the iPhone 12 mini and more.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:00:00 GMT
331: Honey, Did You Put Kickstands on my Yoga Mat?
This week, the guys review CARROT Weather 5, dream up new health devices for Apple to make and dive into the new iOS 14.5 beta. Also: Myke won't wear an anklet, Federico has words for certain drivers and Stephen files feedback about the Reminders app.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:30:00 GMT
330: You Can’t Eat an App
This week, Myke has a theory, Stephen has a crush and Federico has opinions on olives. Also: a discussion about Tweetbot 6 and what makes app subscriptions worth it.
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 23:15:00 GMT
329: The Smell of Broken Glass
This week, the guys plan the WWDC Olympics, talk about what's inside the AirPods Max and what the future of the Mac Pro may look like. Lastly, a report about folding iPhones is considered.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:45:00 GMT
328: Sir, I Believe That’s Not Your Suitcase
This week, the guys gather to discuss Apple's new Racial Equity and Justice Initiatives, some things at CES that caught their eyes and how they feel about the Apple Watch.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:15:00 GMT
327: The Rickies (Early 2021)
2020 is over. Products have been released, notches have been measured and an Annual Chairman has been named. As if that wasn't enough, the 2021 Rickies have been etched into a Google Doc for all time.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:30:00 GMT
326: 2020 Year in Review: Not an Ideal Situation
This week, the guys walk down memory lane, re-visiting the top tech stories of 2020. It was ... quite the year.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 23:45:00 GMT
325: You Can't Mail a Rock
The AirPods Max have arrived in Memphis, London and Rome, so the guys give their impressions of Apple's newest product after talking about iOS 14.3, the post office and more.
Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:45:00 GMT
324: 🚫 CLASSIFIED 🚫
This week, Stephen cleans out the follow-up folder, while Myke is reading Tumblr. Magnets, feelings and breathing are all discussed. Then, Federico dives into the AirPods Max announcement.
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 23:30:00 GMT
323: Artisanal Software Updates
This week, Apple is handing out awards, Federico has a new iPhone charger on the way, Myke meant to try an app and Stephen tried reinstalling macOS. Oh, and Salesforce bought Slack.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 23:15:00 GMT
322: ismh@hey.com
There's a lot of follow-up this week, then conversations about company retreats, Mac OS 9, password management, MagSafe and the Mac App Store. Then, Federico talks through his new email system. Myke and Stephen have feelings about it.
Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:30:00 GMT
321: Friendship Ended with Myke
It's a busy week on Connected. Stephen and Myke talk about their HomePod minis and M1 Macs, and Federico explains what's going on with iOS 14.3 and App Store revenue changes. Merri Hackett joins Federico and Myke to talk about her experience with the iPhone 12 mini, and they decide they'd rather Stephen just didn't come back. And Myke finally reviews tvOS 14.
Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:30:00 GMT
320: Actually Quite Precedented
Apple has announced the first batch of Macs running on its own silicon, so the boys are judging yet another set of Rickies. Will Federico's dual-title fall? Will Myke get his Ricky? Did Stephen make a mistake having six Flexies?
Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:30:00 GMT
319: The Rickies (November 2020)
Stephen returns to his co-hosts to hold the third Apple Event Rickies in as many months. (If there's not Mac news next week, everyone is in trouble.)
Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:30:00 GMT
318: Come On Fe, It's a Qi
Stephen is not here this week, but that doesn't stop the Europeans from discussing headphones, wireless charging, new app updates, and the iPhone 12 Pro.
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:45:00 GMT
317: Captain Flip Flop
Reviews have landed for the iPhone 12 and iPad Air. The trio talk through the coverage, including Federico's iPad Air article. Also: Stephen asks for help with a problem, and Myke is very excited about how gold phones are made.
Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:45:00 GMT
316: I Overspeakered Myself
The dust is settling from Apple's iPhone 12 event and out of the haze steps a Keynote Chairman. Also discussed: MagSafe's return and trustworthy friends.
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:45:00 GMT
315: The Rickies (October 2020)
In the blink of an eye, another round of Rickies is here, this time for Apple's October event.
Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT
314: The Jeremies (Fall 2020)
Apple is on the verge of releasing new emoji, so it is time for Federico to try to guess their names.
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:15:00 GMT
313: Trojan Horse in My Phone
Federico is using Base64 to make wallpapers, Myke's iPad mini is out of space and Stephen is upset about Apple's new GMT watch face. Also discussed: what iOS 14 is doing to our home screens and what others are doing with widgets.
Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:45:00 GMT
312: How September It Would Be
The Rickies and Flexies have been judged. There is a winner and a loser. A donation has been made. What's inside an avocado has been discovered. That, and a lot more this week as the guys unpack Apple's September 15th event.
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:00:00 GMT
311: The Rickies (September 2020)
Apple has announced an event for next week, so the guys deleted everything in their show planning document to make room for their Picks, Rickies and Flexies. Also: Federico has reached acceptance, Stephen's plumbing is fixed and Myke has trouble remembering a quote.
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 01:00:00 GMT
310: Drop of Water in a Desert
September is here, and with it, a new avalanche of Apple rumors. The guys talk about the iPhone 12, new iPads and over-ear headphones. Then, an in-depth conversation about iOS 14's release date and what the future could bring to the Apple Watch.
Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:45:00 GMT
309: A Honeycomb of Circuits and Coils
Apple and Epic continue to fight; we continue to have opinions. Wireless chargers continue to be released, but Apple doesn't have an option. iOS betas are appearing at an increasing rate, and Federico has anxiety.
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:45:00 GMT
308: Wocka Wocka; dingdingdingding
Beats is being slowly absorbed by Apple Music, iOS 14 Beta 5 is here and Apple's battle with Epic keeps heating up. Also: Stephen edited something very special and Myke is glad to never talk about Greengate ever again.
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT
307: You Better Get Ready to Groove
This week, Federico talks about watchOS 7 and Stephen takes the group down a trip of old Apple press releases, causing Myke to be relieved about his Apple Newsroom reading habits. Also: a pre-announcement and some peer-pressure about a purchase.
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMT
306: Big Shoes to Phil
It's been a busy start to August: Myke has LEGO on the way, Phil Schiller has a new job, the 27-inch iMac has been refreshed, and there are details out about third-party mail and browser apps being able to be set as default. The guys also talk through the new betas and their possible future Mac setups.
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:30:00 GMT
305: We Should be Doing the Questioning
This week, Tim Cook is answering to Congress about Apple's App Store policies, and the guys break down his opening statement before getting into what the rest of the year could look like in terms of new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and even Apple TV hardware.
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:15:00 GMT
304: Some Wind is Coming
Stephen is bad at designing polls, Federico has some concerns over the latest iOS 14 betas and apparently Myke likes F1.
Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:30:00 GMT
303: Computer Pictures Photo Album
Federico is back from the beach with thoughts about iOS 14's App Library, Stephen has way too many albums in Photos and Myke is going to order some LEGO. All of this is overshadowed by some important news about the show.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:30:00 GMT
302: Looking Out Across Antarctica
With WWDC in the rearview mirror, Stephen and Myke shift their minds to the future and discuss rumors of the upcoming iPhone 12, changes coming with Apple Silicon Macs and macOS Big Sur.
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:45:00 GMT
301: We Should Be Developers
This week, the guys talk with Jenny Chen, an Apple engineer who works on Apple Pencil software, and Stephen Tonna from Apple's product marketing team about what's new in iPad OS 14, including Scribble and the release’s updated design language. Then, Federico, Myke and Stephen discuss the future of both Apple Arcade and iPhone chargers.
Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:30:00 GMT
300: You Cannot Put a Price on Glory
WWDC 2020 is underway, so the time has come to judge The Rickies. After a new Chairman is crowned, the guys do a high-level pass on Apple's OS announcements, as well as what's new with Shortcuts.
Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:00:00 GMT
299: The Rickies (Summer 2020)
WWDC is next week, so it's time for the boys' annual picks. Will Stephen keep his title? Has Federico put too much hope in iPadOS improvements? Has Myke learned what it takes to be a winner? This and more, including the introduction of Connected Pro for Relay FM members.
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 23:30:00 GMT
298: You Bought a Monument
The guys would be sad that have been replaced by AI, but the results are too funny to be upset. Then, Federico has thoughts about ARM Macs, Myke makes a bet with Stephen and rumors of a new iMac are discussed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:45:00 GMT
297: Ceiling Fan Research
Myke isn't swayed by the iPad mini faithful, and wonders where Stephen's Apple Pencil went. Then, thoughts on a possible port-less iPhone and what WWDC could bring for macOS.
Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:45:00 GMT
296: Gandalf Shot First
Stephen keeps trying to make #GreenGate a thing, Federico has a new friend and Myke has large lungs. Then, an in-depth conversation about what should come next for Shortcuts.
Wed, 27 May 2020 20:15:00 GMT
295: Another Italian Interjected
Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. OpenDoc. watchOS 7. Are you getting it? These are not three separate episodes ... this is one episode, and we're calling it "Another Italian Interjected."
Wed, 20 May 2020 21:00:00 GMT
294: Software, Firmware, Situation, Update
Stephen's iPhone screen is turning green. Myke turns down the opportunity to host a Round Robin of weird WWDC predictions, then Federico tries to answer a Zoom call. Then, a discussion of the rumored AirPods Studio and file formats within DEVONthink.
Wed, 13 May 2020 21:45:00 GMT
293: myTASK°MANAGER
This week, Stephen identifies some adaptors, while Federico is in search of answers and Myke butts in about something else. Then, a discussion of WWDC 2020, and what they guys would like to see in terms of home screen widgets on the iPhone and iPad.
Wed, 06 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT
292: M’Duck
The trio gives a math lesson before follow-up on the Magic Keyboard and iPhone SE. Then, our plans for WWDC.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT
291: The Scrooge McDuck of Computers
Myke and Federico share their impressions of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and Stephen reveals the number of items in his collection and the group announces The Hackett Number — the computers-per-capita figure for Stephen's household.
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:15:00 GMT
290: You Strike Me as a Wheel Guy
Federico rejects a new iPhone charging solution, Myke opens a new store and Stephen passes a collection basket to add a set of wheels to his Mac Pro. Then, the three talk about the new iPhone SE.
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:45:00 GMT
289: Let Me Remember My Opinion
This week, Myke talks about a sale on Cinema Displays, then the guys move on discuss Federico's recent iPad article on modularity, the possibilities of widgets in iOS 14 and Stephen's Mac Madness winner and picks.
Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:45:00 GMT
288: The God of Beginnings, Gates, Transitions and Duality
Mac Madness is down to the final two machines, and Myke explains why it is all Stephen's fault. Then, Federico takes everyone on a tour of high-resolution audio apps for the iPhone and iPad ... which are all *wild.* Lastly, we check the temperature of the room on Apple's Dark Sky acquisition.
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:45:00 GMT
287: Rub a Dub Dub, My Friend
The early reviews of the 2020 iPad Pro and new MacBook Air are in, and Myke treats the group with an unboxing experience. Federico asks the world for help, while Stephen is bringing joy — and pain — to the Mac community. Also, our impressions of iOS 13.4 and some media we're enjoying while being stuck at home.
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:45:00 GMT
286: The iPad G4
Apple has announced new iPad Pros with a new keyboard and trackpad case, as well as the addition of cursor support in iOS 13.4. Myke takes it for a spin as Federico waits for his download to finish. Then, a tour of Apple's updated Macs and Stephen's new project, Mac Madness.
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:15:00 GMT
285: How Much RAM is in These Potatoes?
Federico gives a status report about life in Italy, then Stephen tries to cheer people up by talking about the HomePod. After that fails, Myke tells a story and the gang wade through a sea of iOS 14 rumors, including stories on iMessage, PencilKit, iOS wallpaper apps and more.
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:15:00 GMT
284: stevensmerch.com
This week, Federico makes a change, Stephen buys a domain and Myke cancels a future live show, pending Apple's decision on WWDC.
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:15:00 GMT
283: Doing the Dance Again
Myke and Federico discuss the difficulties of connecting HomeKit to the internet, consider better solutions for iPad multitasking, feel disappointment for the Files app, and see what their boy Buffet is up to.
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:15:00 GMT
282: Three HomePods Too Late
Stephen shares a prepared statement. Myke suggests some games and Federico envisions a March iPad Pro event. Also: more Qi chargers have come on the market and a discussion about the HomePod's future.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:00:00 GMT
281: Oligarch Modder Community
Stephen and Myke launch new careers as iPhone designers and Federico keeps refreshing Apple Music. Also: Swift Playgrounds on the Mac, Apple News+ and a few things we are currently enjoying.
Wed, 12 Feb 2020 21:30:00 GMT
280: Peanut Butterpeanut Butterpeanut Butter
This week, most of the show document got shredded as a bunch of breaking news took place during recording. iOS 13.4 is bringing a bunch of changes, Mac Catalyst could become more useful and universal apps are coming to the Mac. When not breaking news, Federico shares a sad story, Myke reads a tweet about bread and Stephen struggles with how to edit the episode.
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:30:00 GMT
279: Like, Zero Bubbles
This week, the gang reflects on the iPad 10th's birthday, complains about Google AMP and then reviews Fantastical 3.
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:00:00 GMT
278: Honey for my Ears
This week, Phillr gets an update, iCloud encryption is in the news and Federico shows off his home screens. Also: rumors of a new Smart Keyboard, the possibility of Apple making its own podcasts and a bunch of creepy — yet soothing — whispering.
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:30:00 GMT
277: Good Luck Not Waking up the Entire Building
After working out what the award should be for the two Chairman spots, the boys ponder the future of the iPad Pro's accessories and the holes on the back of the rack-mounted Mac Pro. Then, Myke provides a tour of CES.
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:30:00 GMT
276: Symbiosis, Osmosis, Whatever
The boys kick off 2020 with a lot of follow-up including clarifying what being a Chairman means, a challenge for the Upgradies and a debate about the iPad Air, then conversations about LaunchCuts and Twitter's iPad app.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:30:00 GMT
275: The Rickies (Early 2020)
Federico, Myke and Stephen review their predictions for 2019 and a new Chairman is named before everyone makes their choices for 2020, including the Risky Picks. Also, one of them gets a very special delivery during the show.
Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:00:00 GMT
274: 2019 in Review: The Date of November Came in September
2019 was a wild year, complete with the death of AirPower, the announcement of iPadOS, the release of the iPhone 11 and the return of the Mac Pro. This week, Stephen, Federico and Myke revisit the headlines that made this year so hectic.
Wed, 18 Dec 2019 23:00:00 GMT
273: Come on, Guys, Let’s Go to the Station
Stephen and Myke are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the new Mac Pro, then Federico reflects on the 5th anniversary of Shortcuts.
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:30:00 GMT
272: If the Issue Persists, Contact Apple
Apple is handing out awards, and Myke is dealing with the fallout of his TV purchase. Stephen is aware that musicians exist and Federico wants all the 2020 rumors to be true.
Wed, 04 Dec 2019 21:45:00 GMT
271: You Have a Police Record
There are a lot of iPhone cases to talk about, as well as new information about HomeKit Secure Video and Deep Fusion. One of us bought a TV, but no one here is ordering a Cybertruck.
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:00:00 GMT
270: Best Trees in the Country
Federico and Stephen each attempted to use HomeKit Secure Video, and it didn't go well. Myke is excited about a new folding phone, and the whole crew orders iPhone 11 Pro battery cases before solving many mysteries presented in photos of Apple's new Mac Pro factory.
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:30:00 GMT
269: Read My Email Through My Eyes
There's a new MacBook Pro in town, bringing with it an updated design and a new keyboard, and Apple's rumored AR glasses make everyone feel old. Myke is crowned the Popsocket Enthusiast, Stephen gets an email and Federico explains Toolbox Pro.
Wed, 13 Nov 2019 22:00:00 GMT
268: Executive Spaghetti
Federico is joined by a better Hackett to talk about Apple's range of earbuds, then Stephen butts in to discuss Adobe's big week and what Apple should do in the wake of iOS 13 and macOS Catalina's buggy releases. Then, they fire the spoiler horn and review "The Morning Show" and "For All Mankind."
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:15:00 GMT
267: Something Stuck in Your Ear
Federico and Myke break down the new features of iOS 13.2 and watchOS 6.1, before giving their first impressions on the AirPods Pro.
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:15:00 GMT
266: What Are You, an Accountant?
Stephen got into an eBay bidding war with someone he knows and Federico helps his friends with Catalina, before coming clean about his new iPhone case. The group also considers Apple's expanding line of audio products and Myke reviews the iMac Pro.
Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:15:00 GMT
265: What Are You, a Dictionary?
Apple has revealed its new emoji set, so it is time for Federico to guess their names as Stephen and Myke listen and keep score. After that, Myke shares his thoughts about his Galaxy Fold.
Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:00:00 GMT
264: Trash Forever
Federico has iCloud issues and Myke has a new phone, but no new computer. Stephen has reviewed macOS Catalina.
Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:45:00 GMT
263: Moon Plus Sign Plus Sign
This week, Stephen tells a story about his Apple Watch accomplice, Myke reviews tvOS 13 and Federico explains how Deep Fusion and Capture Outside the Frame work.
Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:15:00 GMT
262: The Ghost of Bilateral Charging
There's a lot going on: new iPhones, the new Apple Watch, iOS 13.1, Shortcuts updates and more. That's not to mention the Galaxy Fold, iCloud woes and whatever Amazon has announced.
Wed, 25 Sep 2019 21:15:00 GMT
261: You Handed Me a Watermelon
The Big Tall Italian Boy is gone, but Stephen and Myke are together in person to review the iPhone XS on its way out the door, discuss reviews of the new iPhones and the Apple Watch Series 5. Then, they explore Apple Arcade and share what they've been playing.
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:00:00 GMT
260: The Most Golden Master
This week, a new Chairman Ricky is named victorious and Apple's new products are discussed, as are the leaks concerning the company's AR headset plans.
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:45:00 GMT
259: The Rickies (Fall 2019)
Myke, Federico and Stephen complete their annual tradition of making predictions before Apple's iPhone event, this time with a new name: The Rickies.
Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:15:00 GMT
258: Technically iOS 13
Federico's back just in time for Apple to release the first beta of iOS 13.1 He, Stephen and Myke get into what this could mean for Apple's upcoming busy season before discussing the changes Apple has made to its Siri grading program.
Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:00:00 GMT
257: Relay FM Family Feud
Live in San Francisco, Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell and nearly 20 other Relay FM hosts to celebrate the network's 5th anniversary by playing a game of Family Feud, with answers provided by over 3,000 podcast listeners. That, and a round of co-founder company trivia. Also, trophies.
Fri, 23 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT
256: Switch On
After Myke breaks the news about his back, he and Stephen undertake their annual tradition of #RelayQA.
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:15:00 GMT
255: Addicted to the Thrill of Cyber Crime
Federico is just a pile of recurring automations now, so Myke and Stephen discuss the rollout of Apple Card and the macOS bounty program, before a dive into FileMaker's history and recent rebranding and a discussion of moving on from the Apple Watch.
Wed, 07 Aug 2019 20:30:00 GMT
254: Hot Salt
Stephen is back from repairing Macs and ruined the intro. Federico explains what's going on with iOS 13 Beta 5, and Myke is excited about the second coming of the Galaxy Fold. Then, the guys discuss Apple's Q3 results.
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:30:00 GMT
253: Jeff Would Absolutely Destroy Me
Federico and Myke are interested in expanding their smart home devices, wondering if Apple will buy a chunk of Intel, and considering the possible new features of the iPhone 11.
Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:45:00 GMT
252: Full Oracle Mode
Federico has concerns about dummy units of the next iPhone. Stephen is troubled by the icon used for Software Update in macOS. Both of them receive a visit from a mystic being named Myke. Oh, and it's World Emoji Day!
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT
251: The Worrier Warrior
Myke has a story about the beach, Federico has a plan for NFC stickers, and Stephen has some thoughts on this week's MacBook news.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:30:00 GMT
250: Tonight Will Be in the Future
Federico reminds everyone that it's okay to not have strong feelings about Jony Ive leaving Apple, while Stephen feels tempted by iOS 13. Meanwhile, Eddy Cue talks about rumors of Tim Cook meddling with Apple TV+ scripts and Project Catalyst continues to make news.
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 21:00:00 GMT
249: Federighi Snapped His Fingers
Myke resumes his role as the tvOS guy and Federico's Memoji have all been killed. Apple's Public Betas have arrived, as have new rumors of a future small iPhone. Stephen preaches the good news of Carbon.
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:30:00 GMT
248: There Will Be Consequences
Federico and Stephen are joined by David Sparks to talk about the state of Apple's current betas, the updated Files and Shortcuts apps and the ever-growing system of rules that form Connected's drafts.
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:30:00 GMT
247: You Never Want the Egg
With the dust settling from WWDC, the boys go through Apple’s major platforms and talk about what they are excited about seeing in these releases.
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:00:00 GMT
246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash
Live from WWDC in San Jose, Federico, Myke and Stephen review their WWDC predictions and prizes are awarded after an intervention. Then, iPadOS, Shortcuts and the Mac Pro are discussed before Federico's surprise is unveiled for the world to see.
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:30:00 GMT
245: Totes Ricky
With less than a week to the WWDC keynote, the guys make their predictions.
Tue, 28 May 2019 22:45:00 GMT
244: This is Not Propaganda
Myke keeps dropping his phone, Apple keeps releasing new MacBook Pros for Stephen to talk about, and Federico has published a magnum opus on the state of the iPad and iOS 12.
Wed, 22 May 2019 21:45:00 GMT
243: I Win Money Because It's Green
This week, Federico floats a conspiracy about iTunes, the crew check in on their 2019 predictions, and Myke makes a huge promise before Stephen shares about his Pixel 3a.
Wed, 15 May 2019 21:30:00 GMT
242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism
Warren Buffett and Tim Cook star in a new iPhone game, Stephen and Myke tried the official Twitter app for a week and Federico is exporting his notes. Elsewhere, Mark Gurman has reported on iOS 13 and new versions of macOS and watchOS.
Wed, 08 May 2019 20:45:00 GMT
241: 123 Twitter Client Doesn't Work
Stephen returns order to the podcast after two weeks away, Myke reads some Hex color codes and Federico turns on his hype machine.
Wed, 01 May 2019 20:45:00 GMT
240: I Got No Time for Automator
The European duo covers the latest in iPad keyboards (and DIY kickstands) before they consider the future of Mac automation and Shortcuts. At the end, Myke is sad about folding phones.
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:45:00 GMT
239: Pizza Trousers
This week, in the absence of adult supervision, Myke and Federico discuss their new favorite time zone app and consider some recent iOS 13 rumors before Ticci talks about what arrived in his mailbox.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:45:00 GMT
238: Weird Plex, But Okay
Federico has discovered something terrible about his childhood, Stephen had an accident and Myke wants a new TV. After all of that is taken care of, the trio talk about a new iPad case that uses the Magic Keyboard and using macOS as an iPad app.
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:15:00 GMT
237: All the Different Flavors of iCloud
AirPower is dead, Powerbeats Pro are here, Federico is having a good week on Twitter and iCloud Drive deserves some attention from Apple.
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:15:00 GMT
236: Rosencrantz Says
After announcing tickets for their live WWDC show and judging their predictions for Apple's media event and breaking a score between Stephen and Myke, the guys share their impressions of the new AirPods, Apple News+ and more.
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:00:00 GMT
235: Stephen’s Hellish Nightmare of Dates
The boys take some time to mark National Ravioli Day, then dive into Apple's new iPads and iMacs before making predictions for the company's upcoming media event.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:45:00 GMT
234: Photo Manage Spotify Out of Existence
Stephen introduces his co-hosts to a groundbreaking iPad drawing application, Federico starts a new mini-series and Myke buries the lede concerning Spotify.
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 21:30:00 GMT
233: AirDrop the Bass
Federico talks about the new MacStories Shortcuts Archive and the guys check in with iOS 12 halfway through its lifecycle.
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:00:00 GMT
232: The Unique Blend of Tattoos and Automation
After skipping follow-up, Myke and Federico try to explain the new USB branding, discuss fingerprint sensors and the merits of Evernote in 2019, and wish for apps that don’t exist (but should).
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:15:00 GMT
231: Dozens of Invisible Footnotes
The boys dive into a sea of rumors after Federico explores San Jose's municipal websites, Myke gives everyone a gift and Stephen returns from a journey.
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:15:00 GMT
230: Here's the Thing About Code Names
Stephen solves a problem that has been plaguing the podcast, Federico has concerns about Apple's rumored news service and Myke is fighting a losing battle with AirPlay 2.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:45:00 GMT
229: The Year of Stephen
Stephen was right, Angela is gone, Myke has a theory and Federico is automating his TV.
Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:45:00 GMT
228: Oh No, Ovo!
Apple and Facebook try to outdo each other in who can have the more terrible week, and Stephen test drives the iPhone XR.
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:15:00 GMT
227: Caveats Ruin People
After Stephen ruins the intro, Federico finally gets around to talking about his second iPad Pro and Myke shares a secret.
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:15:00 GMT
226: The Instagram Secret Society
The boys discuss a bunch of Apple products that may be receiving refreshes after years of neglect, including the iPad mini and iPod touch, then are taught how to edit photos like pros by Tyler Stalman.
Wed, 16 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT
225: The Bear Will Charge You
Stephen, Myke and Federico kick off 2019 with annual predictions, a look at Apple's recent TV moves and the most amazing Shortcut of all time.
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:30:00 GMT
224: 2018 in Review: The Wonder of Everything
A look back at 2018: our predictions and a review of the news that mattered, as well as some that didn't.
Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT
223: Damaged Beyond Delivery
Stephen priced out a MacBook Air, Myke almost got a new iPad stand and Federico reviewed Launch Center Pro 3.
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:15:00 GMT
222: Green Monday, Yellow Wednesday, Purple Thursday
Myke struggles to use Amazon's website, Stephen checks his heartbeat and Federico tinkers with keyboards for the iPad Pro.
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:30:00 GMT
221: Speak the Unspeakable Name
Myke, Federico and Stephen talk about their use of Shortcuts, Apple Music heading to the Amazon Echo and a bit of BREAKING NEWS.
Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:15:00 GMT
220: Numeric Professional
Stephen and Federico walk through their new Mac mini setups, then Federico fights with iCloud in Radar #46282145. Please help.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMT
219: Your Best Friend, Base64
Stephen formalizes a new show segment, Federico is making magic in Shortcuts and Myke has thoughts about picture frames.
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:15:00 GMT
218: My Thumb Is Now Useless
Federico and Myke thoroughly review the iPad Pro and its accessories – while eschewing the typical podcast format.
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:15:00 GMT
217: A Brief Moment in 1995
Federico looks back on his PowerBook 165, Myke sends a tweet and Stephen goes for a drive with Siri. The three also have a conversation about working on the iPad Pro, and how people respond to it.
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:00:00 GMT
216: The Honking Powers the Vehicles
The MacBook Air and Mac mini are alive, and the iPad Pro has taken a big step forward, but progress seems to come with larger price tags. The guys dive into all the news, after Federico reviews New York City.
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:30:00 GMT
215: Live from NYC: A Nightmare Level of Itching
Stephen and Myke are joined by Marco Arment for a live show in New York City. The three talk about the iPhone XR, the iPhones we loved the most, and what Apple could do to make us the happiest after its event next week.
Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:30:00 GMT
214: The Californian Idea of Food
Stephen was wrong, and Myke demands an apology before explaining what makes up dust. The FileMaker world is considered, then Federico explains why he thinks the 🍕emoji is wrong. Lastly, Adobe and Palm are both in the news.
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:15:00 GMT
213: Movement of the Dogs
Myke went to Rome, Apple bought a company and Google announced a bunch of new hardware.
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:15:00 GMT
212: NanoHippo
Stephen answered Myke's PopSocket challenge, and Federico attempts to name all of iOS 12.1's new emoji.
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 20:45:00 GMT
211: That's Enough to Shrink Some Jeans
The guys debate the Mac's future being tied to the quality of Marzipan apps before sharing their impressions of the iPhone XS Max and the Apple Watch Series 4. Some advice on how to listen to the show correctly is also shared.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018 20:00:00 GMT
210: Cold Feet Apple Blogger
Federico has published his iOS 12 review, and the boys get nerdy talking about Siri Shortcuts and some updated apps before Stephen talks about macOS Mojave's launch.
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:30:00 GMT
209: Secret NBA Training
Federico is sore about coming in second place, but we're all winners, because Apple has new iPhones and Apple Watches. Well, not Federico. He still came in second place.
Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:45:00 GMT
208: It’s Ugly and I Want It
New iPhones are just around the corner, so it's time to talk about rumors and solidify predictions.
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:30:00 GMT
207: The Best Easter Egg is You
Stephen struggles with vowels and Federico dreams about buying a Mac mini while Myke ponders the future of the Apple Pencil.
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:45:00 GMT
206: A High Appreciation for Winning
Federico is back from vacation with a list of demands and opinions. Stephen posted a whole bunch of screenshots, and Myke is trying some new things with Twitter.
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:30:00 GMT
205: I Would Suffer Some Injury For Podcasting
Relay FM is four years old, so Stephen and Myke take on a wide range of listener questions about the company, podcasting and beards.
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:15:00 GMT
204: Tennessee Can’t Get Me
Stephen and Myke kick off iPhone and iPad rumor season, then talk through some recent app news and Apple’s cancellation of the App Store Affiliate Program.
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:00:00 GMT
203: Big Fancy Museum Boy
Myke is back, and comes with news of a new household robot, while Stephen reflects on his Macs, both old and new.
Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:30:00 GMT
202: It Could Just Be Ghosts
Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about MacBook Pro throttling, HomePod rumors and answer some listener questions.
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 20:00:00 GMT
201: An Internal Fortnite
Federico bought an iPod touch, Nest and Instapaper both have new bosses and the world is finally getting the leg emoji it deserves.
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:15:00 GMT
200: An Occupational Hazard
Stephen is joined by Casey Liss and John Voorhees to discuss the 10th anniversary of the App Store, MobileMe's reputation and rumors of a busy fall for Apple's hardware teams.
Wed, 11 Jul 2018 22:30:00 GMT
199: Make Half of a Change
Myke and Stephen hold an intervention. Federico doesn’t have much to say about MacBook Pro keyboards. All three have hopes and dreams for future Apple audio products.
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 22:30:00 GMT
198: The Prompt
To celebrate five years of podcasting together, Myke, Federico and Stephen do what they do best: talk about iOS betas, ponder photo management and screw up a round robin.
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:15:00 GMT
197: Retire Hate for Negative Love
Recovered from WWDC, Myke previews his summer's work, Federico shares what he knows about Shortcuts and Stephen gets super nerdy about Dark Mode in macOS Mojave.
Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:45:00 GMT
196: Live from WWDC 2018
In this very special live episode, Stephen is joined by Jason Snell and Serenity Caldwell to talk about macOS Mojave and Screen Time before going over the Happy-o-meter results and talking about Shortcuts with Myke and Federico.
Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
195: A Conference for Liars
The WWDC Happy-o-meter is back! Come along with Stephen, Myke and Federico on a trail of joyful wishes and hopeful dreams.
Wed, 30 May 2018 21:00:00 GMT
194: Strike a Better Balance
Myke and Federico talk about Spark 2, Castro 3, and Ticci's big article about his "Second Life."
Wed, 23 May 2018 21:00:00 GMT
193: They Belong to the World Now
The future of third-party Twitter apps looks grim, but is it the end of the road? What makes an upgrade worthy of a price tag? Do class action lawsuits even matter? Should you use AirPods on planes? Does anyone like show descriptions written as hypothetical questions?
Wed, 16 May 2018 20:30:00 GMT
192: A Man of Movable Structure
This week, Federico is back to join Stephen and Myke to talk about iOS 13, as well as news out of Microsoft Build and Google I/O.
Wed, 09 May 2018 19:45:00 GMT
191: I'm Expecting to Have Problems
This week, Stephen and Myke chat with John Voorhees about rumored products, dead products and Apple's Q2 results.
Wed, 02 May 2018 16:30:00 GMT
190: The Robot Should Keep Its Mouth Shut
Federico is gone, but the show had to to go on, so Stephen and Myke talk about the death of Liam, whatever is happening with Flickr and Amazon’s future robotic army.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:45:00 GMT
189: Nah, Hummus!
Stephen and Myke are still recovering from a trip to Atlanta, and it shows in this discussion of the future of iOS and digital magazines. Federico thankfully saves the episode by sharing some about Drafts 5.
Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:30:00 GMT
188: A Better Thing Than a No Thing
Apple has launched a (kinda) new iPhone, discussed the Mac Pro and saved the world. Big week!
Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:15:00 GMT
187: On the Edge
This week, the trio ponder the future of Apple's Mac and iOS platforms and explore what merging them may look like before talking about a recent Apple hire.
Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:30:00 GMT
186: I Move My Arms Around
The crew is back together, just in time to talk about the big questions around Apple’s education event, Apple Watch rumors and the frustrations of troubleshooting iCloud issues.
Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:00:00 GMT
185: The Myke Hurley School of Excellence
Federico has taken over San Jose line watching, so Stephen gets to join Myke to talk about the long-rumored Beatles iPod, laptop cart repair and the eMac.
Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:00:00 GMT
184: They Perfected It, Mum
WWDC is announced, Apple acquires a digital magazine service, and Myke and Federico discuss some ‘iOS Little Wonders’, because Stephen is away.
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 19:45:00 GMT
183: PodStorm
Stephen's family staged a HomePod intervention, Myke names his favorite Apple Watch apps, Apple kills off iTunes LP and Federico has some news.
Wed, 07 Mar 2018 21:30:00 GMT
182: Wireless Charging Denier
Federico and Myke slander Stephen's good name before talking about iPhone and headphone rumors and Amazon's acquisition of Ring.
Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:15:00 GMT
181: Headspaced Against My Will
Federico has a surprise for the group, then goes on to teach about Things 3 before Stephen complains about its repeating task support. In a shocking turn of events, Myke has the need for a Mac app.
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:30:00 GMT
180: Our True Tiny Head Form
We have HomePod opinions, dreams about WWDC and an amazing new t-shirt.
Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:45:00 GMT
179: The Tiny Head Pandemic
The boys are joined by Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge to talk about a rash of App Store rejections regarding the use of emoji. After that, discussion turns to HomePod reviews and the possibilities of watchOS 5.
Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:00:00 GMT
178: The Tiny Head Trend
It's January, so it's time to spin up the iPhone rumor machine, but first Stephen and Federico consider what a "Snow Leopard" iOS release could look like. Lastly, one of them has switched to DuckDuckGo.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT
177: Whatever State Asparagus Is Born In
After wading through HomePod and iOS 11.3 news, the boys give a status report on how they're feeling about iOS 11 and High Sierra several months into running the releases.
Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:30:00 GMT
176: A Kernel Panic at the Disco
What does the death of Transmit mean for pro apps on the iPad? Should Apple make a laptop that runs iOS? Does Myke understand how hypothetical questions work?
Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:45:00 GMT
175: The Devil on my Shoulder
2018 is here, and so is Stephen’s new computer and our predictions for the next year. Also, CES is a thing.
Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:00:00 GMT
174: 2017 In Review: I've Been Sitting on That Joke for Months
We grade our predictions for 2017 before setting off on a trip down memory lane of the last twelve months of Apple news.
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:45:00 GMT
173: The Final Robin
Round out 2017 with fake apps and an anti-wishlist.
Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:15:00 GMT
172: Shazamalo
Myke was surprised by Apple's Shazam acquisition, Ticci is living that 4K life and Stephen is thinking about an iMac Pro.
Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:00:00 GMT
171: Leave it to Stephen
Apple’s had a rough week, Myke’s office is full of assistants and Federico is back with a new task manager and an iPhone X review.
Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:45:00 GMT
170: Playing Chicken with Jony Ive
Myke returns with many comments about last week’s show and a surprise Black Friday purchase. Meanwhile, Stephen has installed Windows 10.
Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:30:00 GMT
169: Really Regular Nightstand
Stephen is struggling with a lot of things and makes a task management confession, but Federico broke his iPhone X, so it all comes out in the wash. Oh, and Myke is gone, so don’t tell him he was right about the HomePod being delayed.
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 01:00:00 GMT
168: My Bedroom Has Become a Museum
Control Center is broken, Myke is broken and Spotify is broken.
Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:30:00 GMT
167: Dissolving of the Plus Club
We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X.
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:00:00 GMT
166: The Warm Water of Bribery
iPhone X pre-orders are in, and reviews are out. There's drama surrounding both.
Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:00:00 GMT
165: Super Easy To Do a Top Case
Back in their respective countries, the boys gather around Skype to discuss an Italian mystery, another failing keyboard, the Pixel 2 XL and iPhone X pre-orders.
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:15:00 GMT
164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards
Live in Chicago, the boys discuss the Google Home Mini's rough launch, the future of AR at Apple and Federico's baker.
Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:30:00 GMT
163: U2 Red
Stephen’s keyboard is disintegrating as Federico explains AirPlay 2, and Sonos and Google have new products out for the holiday season.
Tue, 10 Oct 2017 16:45:00 GMT
162: Daily Dongle Carry
Federico makes a confession, the trio considers how Apple could improve Do Not Disturb and then Myke forgets how Round Robins work.
Tue, 03 Oct 2017 16:45:00 GMT
161: A Handbag? Face Cream? A Chainsaw?
Files on iOS 11 is taking shape, and some problems are emerging. Federico gets sad listening to the others talk about their watches, then slowly disappears as Stephen talks about macOS High Sierra.
Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:00:00 GMT
160: Things Have Taken a Turn
Federico’s iOS 11 review is done. Stephen has an announcement. Myke makes a confession about his Apple TV remote.
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:45:00 GMT
159: Badman Ears
A day after Apple’s event, the boys come up for air long enough to talk about the most recent firmware leak, the dedication of Steve Jobs Theatre, the iPhone 8 — of course — the iPhone X.
Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:30:00 GMT
158: The EchoSystem
Everyone is back, and it’s a good thing, because there’s lots of news: Siri has moved in with Craig, Alexa and Cortana are hanging out and the Apple September event looms large on the horizon.
Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:45:00 GMT
157: Your Legacy Chooses You
Federico is back from the Genius Bar and joined by Stephen to discuss Time Machine and iCloud Backups, Apple's push with Swift education and SMS filtering in iOS 11.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:00:00 GMT
156: Planet of the Podcasts
Myke and Federico discuss Apple's supposed budget for original content, reviews of the Essential Phone, Apple's iOS 11 marketing videos, and Federico's unexpected trip to the Genius Bar.
Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:15:00 GMT
155: Desktop Screaming
Myke and Stephen sit down together to talk through a mountain of follow-up, consider Apple’s design options on the next iPhone and revisit App Store subscriptions.
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:00:00 GMT
154: Beta on the Beach
The avalanche of news from the HomePod firmware continues as speculation about the next iPhone becomes more and more sure.
Tue, 08 Aug 2017 23:00:00 GMT
153: Top-Notch Phone
Stephen is sad about iPods. Federico is happy about iPads. Someone at Apple is probably unhappy about accidental leaks. Just another week.
Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:00:00 GMT
152: British Man in a Van with a MacBook
Stephen tries to help Myke with his laptop as The Rock is having a great day with Siri. Then, Federico breaks down Siri changes coming this fall.
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:45:00 GMT
151: The Snapchat of Moving Plastic
Federico is busy chasing turtles, so Myke and Stephen get to talk about Echo rumors, phones you can squeeze, and macOS High Sierra.
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:15:00 GMT
150: The Turtle Anniversary
This week, faces are authenticating phones, iOS 11 is shaming apps for using location data and Federico is hard at work on his review.
Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:30:00 GMT
149: Caramel
Will the next iPhone eschew TouchID for facial scanning? Is Stephen keeping his Echo Show? Can Ticci explain CoreML in a way that normal humans can understand?
Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:30:00 GMT
148: The Grand Scheme of Screens
The Prompt Curse strikes again! Find out what has been struck down, as Myke and Federico discuss the current state of iOS 11, Ticci’s keyboard woes, reviews of the Echo Show, and ARKit.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:30:00 GMT
147: I Wish We Could Be Friends in Real Life
This week: HomeKit changes coming in iOS 11, our approaches to running betas and Business Chat in iMessage.
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:15:00 GMT
146: Dubbed Dub Dub Follow Up
Recovering from San Jose, the boys wade through an ocean of follow up, then talk about the new iPads and review Planet of the Apps.
Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:15:00 GMT
145: LEGO For Shortcuts
Live from San Jose, the trio talk about the news from a little event known as WWDC.
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:15:00 GMT
144: The Barometer of Happiness
With WWDC just around the corner, the Connected trio share their hopes and dreams for Apple’s keynote.
Tue, 30 May 2017 17:15:00 GMT
143: Super Sleuthing
Stephen has launched a membership, Apple wants people to switch from Android and future hardware is starting to leak. Then, a roundup of the services we use to keep our companies running smoothly.
Tue, 23 May 2017 16:30:00 GMT
142: A Trip to Barcelona
Federico has published his iOS 11 wish list, and the group goes deep on what Apple should do with the iPad’s software. Stephen manages to quickly sneak in a confession.
Fri, 19 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT
141: The Espresso Debacle
The band is back together just in time to talk about Federico's new iPhone case, the Echo Show, Phil Schiller's comments on App Store upgrade pricing and more.
Tue, 09 May 2017 16:15:00 GMT
140: Elaborate System of Mirrors
Myke is putting wax seals on everything, and Stephen is backing documentaries about antique computing devices. Once that’s finished, the two talk about Apple’s rumored Siri-in-a-Canister product and Amazon’s recent Alexa news.
Tue, 02 May 2017 16:30:00 GMT
139: Artisanally-Raised, Hand-Crafted Yaks
Casey Liss comes to set Federico straight about Plex in a new segment called Follow-on. Then, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's recent environmental push, the changes coming to the iTunes Affiliate Program and AppStories, Federico's new podcast and website.
Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:30:00 GMT
138: Modern Day Moses
Myke is back. Gurman is back. iPhone rumors and iPad wish lists are back.
Tue, 18 Apr 2017 19:00:00 GMT
137: Fancy Screwdrivers
With Myke pondering life in the woods, Stephen and Federico talk about Clips and what the Mac and iPad can learn from each other before quizzing each other on their preferred platforms in a battle for eternal nerd glory.
Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:00:00 GMT
136: Metaphysical Garbage Disposal
Apple comes clean on what’s going on with the Mac Pro, but Federico still isn’t buying one. Myke gets excited about new Samsung phones and Stephen feels old when thinking about Twitter.
Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:30:00 GMT
135: This Might Be Our Fault
Workflow has been purchased by Apple and everyone has feelings about it.
Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:15:00 GMT
134: Minimum Viable Keynote
Federico is wandering the wilderness in search of new iPad Pro hardware, so Stephen and Myke break down today’s news before apologizing to everyone.
Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:45:00 GMT
133: The Italian Word for Spoon
Apple has a new ad, Casey has an iMac, Ticci watches TV and everyone has workflows.
Tue, 14 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMT
132: Fun Conjecture Hour
This week, Stephen talks about a possible iMac Pro while his co-hosts play Zelda. They come back to _round robin_ some things that they find frustrating about working from iOS and the iPad.
Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:30:00 GMT
131: The High School Reunion of Phones
This week, Stephen yells at the cloud, Myke gets new emojis and Federico speaks wisdom to the masses.
Tue, 28 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT
130: San Frosé
This week, Stephen and Myke talk about the whirlwind of iPhone rumors and where they keep their data before Myke is joined by a special guest.
Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:30:00 GMT
129: Game of Sorrow
This week, Stephen tries something new, Federico talks about camping, and Myke looks forward to a new television show.
Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:00:00 GMT
128: Better Pizza and Better Pasta
Myke has caused a chain-reaction of purchases, Stephen talks about the PowerPC transition and Federico tries some apps.
Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:15:00 GMT
127: Let's Go to the Theatre, My Dear
Stephen is away on an important mission. He left Myke and Federico behind to discuss the financial decline of Fitbit, and what's missing from iOS 10.3. Myke also has some follow up about sleeping and lightbulbs, and Federico has been observing people.
Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:00:00 GMT
126: iPhone ∞
Federico’s back, Stephen is the Mac mini Spokesperson and Myke needs to buy some stuff.
Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:15:00 GMT
125: Tiny Adorable Fort
Dan Moren joins Stephen and Myke to follow-up on microblogging, then talk about home assistants, Apple’s television dreams and the Mac mini.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:45:00 GMT
124: A Bunch of Enterprising Italians
This week, the aging hosts of Connected remember their first reactions to the iPhone and talk about the value of independent blogging.
Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:45:00 GMT
123: 2017 Apple Predictions
Myke, Federico and Stephen draft their predictions for Apple’s 2017 before talking a little bit about some resolutions for the new year, tech-related and otherwise.
Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:00:00 GMT
122: 2016: Big, Heavy and Vaguely Disappointing
With 2016 (finally) drawing to a close, the Connected trio hop in their time machine and revisit the biggest tech stories of the last 12 months.
Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:00:00 GMT
121: Software Update Therapy
AirPods are shipping, Mario needs the Internet and Myke has a story.
Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:00:00 GMT
120: Perennial State of Worrying
Federico is back with some new purchases in tow. Stephen published a book. Myke wants more from his Echo. Everyone has wishes for iOS 10.
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:00:00 GMT
119: Tiered Levels of Surprise
This week, Stephen and Myke talk about CNN’s acquisition of Beme before answering questions about Relay FM, self employment and Casey Liss.
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:45:00 GMT
118: Master Transclusion Table
This week Federico and Myke discuss the Google Daydream VR headset, how Instagram is becoming even more like Snapchat, Apple's Holiday ad, the advancement of the iPad Pro, and iA Writer.
Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:15:00 GMT
117: A Friend of Your Uncle of Your Cousin
This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's new book, the Touch Bar's potential and Snapchat possibly paving the way for future Apple glasses.
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:00:00 GMT
116: Undead Zombie Echo Fish
Myke is back to talk about dongles. Stephen has opinions about the Mac Pro. Federico is trying a new notes app.
Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:00:00 GMT
115: Out in the Real World
This week: Stephen's new MacBook Pro, Federico's new Amazon Echo Dot and the future of everything.
Wed, 02 Nov 2016 23:45:00 GMT
114: Two and Half Macs
Hello again. The Connected trio have just wrapped up watching Apple’s Mac event and are here to talk about the news and share some first impressions.
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:15:00 GMT
113: Here is Smart Phone
This week, Myke goes to the Apple Store, the group reads Pixel reviews and Federico brings back Weekly Picks.
Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:00:00 GMT
112: Make a Little Friendship
This week, the Connected trio tackle iCloud storage limitations, iPhone reviews and changes made to some big iOS apps.
Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT
111: Riding Down a Hill on a Bicycle with Square Wheels
Stephen returns to talk about candles before the trio dive into Google’s new hardware products.
Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:30:00 GMT
110: Swimsuits and Sunglasses For Dogs
This week Federico struggles to use the new W1-enabled Beats with his new iPhone 7, Myke shares some thoughts on Snapchat Spectacles, and Stephen is away so the Europeans join Snapchat on-air.
Tue, 27 Sep 2016 23:45:00 GMT
109: A Notable Apple Hisssssstorian 📱🐍
It’s a busy week at Connected HQ: cyclists are drowning, iPhones are hissing and macOS Sierra is shipping.
Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:00:00 GMT
108: Confusion as a Discovery Mechanism
iOS 10 is here, and Federico has written the definitive review of it.
Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:00:00 GMT
107: Bathtub Full of Espresso
Stephen and Federico walk through Apple's September 7 event.
Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:45:00 GMT
106: Running in Gucci Shoes
With a week to go before Apple’s fall event, the Connected Trio gather from their respective lands to discuss the possibilities of new Apple Watch models, new Macs and Apple’s situation in Ireland.
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:00:00 GMT
105: What Does Done Mean?
Federico’s back, so the power of The Prompt Curse has been restored. Picturelife is dead, Ping is in headlines and iOS 10 is closer than ever.
Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:00:00 GMT
104: Our Anniversary Birthday
On the second anniversary of Relay FM, Myke and Stephen (who is suffering from a terrible case of laryngitis) talk about iPhone rumors before answering questions about the podcast network.
Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:15:00 GMT
103: No Such Thing as a Sticker Emergency
Before Federico heads to the beach for many months of vacation, the guys talk about iPad keyboards, Dropbox Paper and Instagram Stories before answering listener questions.
Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:15:00 GMT
102: Zwidge
This week: new iPad keyboards, old ways of listening to music and a lot of emoji talk.
Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:45:00 GMT
101: Best Represent Pineapple
In a stunning break with tradition, Connected tackles the multi-iPad lifestyle and photo management in this week's episode.
Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:15:00 GMT
100: Tepid Takes
On the centennial episode of Connected, the crew covers #TicciMentee program applications, checks out Scrivener for iOS and considers iOS 10's widgets and privacy features.
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:45:00 GMT
99: European Exotic
For episode 99, listener Nathan sent in the best follow-up of all time. After that, the boys talk about Stephen's PowerBooks, Myke's two-factor authentication pains and Federico's new line of work.
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:30:00 GMT
98: My Brain is Cruising eBay at Night
This week, Federico was late to the show so Stephen got to talk about Hackintoshes before the new beta of iOS 10 dropped and rocked the Europeans to their core.
Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT
97: 70% Optimistic
Federico's back, to talk about iOS 10 and Messages while Stephen gets sad about his Thunderbolt Display.
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:45:00 GMT
96: Simplified the Paradigm
With post-WWDC flu raging throughout Europe, most of the Connected crew talks about the winners and losers of WWDC including watchOS, macOS Sierra and the iPad.
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:15:00 GMT
95: RelayCon WWDC 2016
The Relay FM family comes together in San Francisco to discuss the WWDC announcements in front of a live audience.
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:45:00 GMT
94: I Have No Idea When WWDC Is
This week, our WWDC predictions take a back seat to major changes coming to the App Stores.
Wed, 08 Jun 2016 21:30:00 GMT
93: The Funky Honeycomb
The team catches up on pre-WWDC rumors concerning MacBook Pros, the Apple TV and Siri.
Tue, 31 May 2016 16:45:00 GMT
92: My Relationship with the Status Bar
This week Federico takes Myke on a tour of his experience with Android.
Tue, 24 May 2016 17:15:00 GMT
91: Developer Festival
The boys talk about Google’s I/O announcements and Federico drops a bombshell.
Thu, 19 May 2016 18:30:00 GMT
90: A Set of Unlucky Coincidences
Stephen’s collected all the iMacs, there’s a new shirt and things are happening with Apple Music. Pretty normal week.
Tue, 10 May 2016 16:00:00 GMT
89: The People v. Myke Hurley
Stephen is back with an assignment for Federico and Myke, but first: changes come to Withings, auto-correct and Apple Music.
Tue, 03 May 2016 17:15:00 GMT
88: The Perception of Trouble
With Stephen away hunting iMacs, Federico and Myke discuss Apple's earnings report for Q2 2016.
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:15:00 GMT
87: Ticci on the Scene
A sleep-deprived Myke joins Federico and Stephen to talk about WWDC, new MacBooks and App Store search.
Tue, 19 Apr 2016 13:00:00 GMT
86: A Tangerine in my Trunk
This week, Myke speaks about his two-iPad setup, Federico discusses his Telegram usage and Stephen interviews Kristen Gallerneaux from The Henry Ford Museum about their working Apple I.
Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:15:00 GMT
85: Pokédex of iMacs
Myke is back, and has a surprise for Stephen and Federico. After they recover, the trio talk about the current state of home automation and the iMac’s place in the world.
Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:15:00 GMT
84: House of Cards Meets Xcode
This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's new push into content, iOS 9.3 woes and the purpose of beta testing.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:45:00 GMT
83: It Looked Like a Liam
In the aftermath of Apple’s iPhone SE and iPad Pro event, the boys assemble to talk the news, Stephen’s growing army of iMac G3s and Apple’s naming struggles.
Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:45:00 GMT
82: All Things Pizza
Federico weighs in on the great pineapple pizza debate, then the conversation moves to Android N, the future of the Mac and iOS text editors.
Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:15:00 GMT
81: Don't be scared, Myke. Go on.
This week Myke and Federico share a potpourri of topics including FlexBright, malware creeping in to BitTorrent clients, Workflow, and rich text. Federico then covers the current state of text editors on iOS.
Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:30:00 GMT
80: I'm Like a Butterfly
This week, Myke and Federico console Stephen over the Mac mini before discussing Siri and the next version of iOS.
Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:45:00 GMT
79: We Didn't Stream Live and There Was No Showbot
The whole gang is back this week to discuss Stephen’s semi-smart watch, Federico’s annual iPad checkup and more.
Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:15:00 GMT
78: The Nostalgia of the Underdog
This week, Federico and Myke discuss the Amazon Echo, Tim Cook’s letter to the FBI and Apple executives on The Talk Show.
Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:30:00 GMT
77: This Feels Like Therapy To Me
This week, Federico and Stephen discuss the culture surrounding app updates and answer some listener questions.
Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMT
76: Dreaming is Enough
This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Stephen's 20th Anniversary Mac, Airmail, Federico's new NAS and the iPad Air 3.
Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:15:00 GMT
75: Explosion of Glue and Colors
This week, the Connected crew talk about Myke’s new security system, Podcasts.app on the Apple TV, iPhone 5se rumors, Garageband and Crashlands.
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 17:45:00 GMT
74: Orange Light, Blue Light
This week in the warm glow of Night Shift, the boys talk about Federico and Stephen’s recent forays into video editing on iOS and the Mac.
Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMT
73: Capital D for the Big Smile
This week, the boys dive into iOS 9.3 with the help of Fraser Speirs.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016 18:15:00 GMT
72: What's a Heart, Really?
This week, the boys talk about how Apple could differentiate the next big iPhone and check back in on iOS 9 after several months of daily usage.
Tue, 05 Jan 2016 18:15:00 GMT
71: 2015 Year in Review
Here at the end of the year, the boys take a look back at the news and stories of 2015.
Tue, 29 Dec 2015 18:15:00 GMT
70: TicciDo
This week, people are nose tapping, Dropbox is sunsetting and Myke is colo(u)ring.
Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:30:00 GMT
69: Snoozepocalypse
Gathered in mourning over Mailbox and Carousel, Federico, Myke and Stephen wallow their way through some follow-up and Apple’s latest accessories.
Tue, 08 Dec 2015 18:30:00 GMT
68: The Opposite of Perfect
This week, Stephen and Federico talk about the Mac App Store, iCloud Photo Library and (sigh) iPhone 7 rumo(u)rs.
Tue, 01 Dec 2015 19:45:00 GMT
67: Being in Charge of a Space Rocket
This week, Federico talks about how he is changing his automation workflows with 1Writer and Workflow, and Myke talks about his Apple Pencil review.
Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:15:00 GMT
66: I'm Holding a Billboard
This week, the guys talk about their iPad Pros and what the device means for the future.
Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:15:00 GMT
65: The iPad Pro Review
Federico talks to Myke and Stephen about the iPad Pro.
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT
64: We Hugged a Lot
Whilst Stephen is away tinkering with his new Android phone, Federico and Myke are here to talk about Twitter's change from 'faves' to 'likes', Sunrise becoming part of Outlook, Apple TV apps, and what happened when your european hosts met for the first time.
Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:45:00 GMT
63: The App Is Named App
This week, Stephen is questioned about his growing Apple collection, Myke wonders why he bought an Apple TV and Federico ponders his iPad future.
Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:00:00 GMT
62: Siri Like the Butler
This week, Stephen and Federico talk about iWork, Notes and HomeKit before being greeted by Federico's plumber.
Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:15:00 GMT
61: The Confidence to go Gold
This week, Federico butchers many languages and uses a smaller phone, Myke orders a new iMac and Stephen gets upset about hard drives.
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:30:00 GMT
60: Driving on a Vespa in a Landscape of Pastel Colors
This week on Connected: Apple’s new Watch ads, cell phone carries and the return of #ConnectedQA.
Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:30:00 GMT
59: Built for Experimentation
This week, the guys talk about their new iPhones, 3D Touch and El Capitan.
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:30:00 GMT
58: Wake up in a Gentle Mood
This week on Connected: the birth of follow-in, more thoughts on iPad Pro apps and a discussion of the new Apple TV.
Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:45:00 GMT
57: Every Time a Gentleman
With Myke chilling in Portland, Stephen and Federico talk through the iPad Pro and Club MacStories.
Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT
56: My Feeling About This is That I'm Jealous
On the eve of the Apple event, the boys talk about the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple’s new Twitter account, the state of rumors and MacStories’ Slack workflow.
Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:00:00 GMT
55: Whatever it's Called This Week
This week, the guys take a look at the growing number of Apple TV rumors.
Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:15:00 GMT
54: Tim is the New Cook
This week, the band is reunited as Federico returns to discuss the iPad Pro and humans in the real world.
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:45:00 GMT
53: Go Down the Pole and Run to the Fire
This week, Stephen and Myke are joined by David Sparks to talk about Relay FM’s first anniversary, the MacBook and the Apple Music Festival.
Tue, 18 Aug 2015 19:00:00 GMT
52: Random Pressure Lottery
This week, Federico returns to discuss Force Touch on the iPhone with Stephen and Myke, then the trio discuss the upcoming iOS 9 review on MacStories.
Tue, 11 Aug 2015 17:30:00 GMT
51: Ironic Heartbeats
This week: the end of iCloud Drive follow-up, the start of Stephen’s independent life, a super-late Apple Watch review and the return of “weekly” picks.
Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:45:00 GMT
50: The Edition Episode
On the golden anniversary of Connected, the crew sits down to talk about Apple Pay in the UK, Apple News and RSS before sharing a little about how they write articles and prepare for podcasts.
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 23:00:00 GMT
49: The Year of Now For You
This week, the Connected gang talk about the iOS 9 beta, new iPods and what the future may hold for the iPad.
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:15:00 GMT
48: Vast Emptiness of Nothing
This week, Stephen and Myke discuss Apple Pay coming to the U.K., NASA’s imagery of Pluto and Twitter’s iOS apps before Myke quizzes Stephen about his backup strategy.
Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:30:00 GMT
47: Bingo Machine for Schedules
This week, the guys talk about Stephen “going indie,” Apple Music, and Federico’s second Apple Watch.
Wed, 08 Jul 2015 23:45:00 GMT
46: It’s Not a Feature; It’s a Feeling
This week, the Connected crew is reunited to talk about Stephen’s trip to space, Federico’s iOS 9 review, and Apple Music.
Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:30:00 GMT
45: I'm Afraid of Snakes
This week Federico and Myke are joined by David Smith to talk about how WWDC felt for developers, the effect of a public beta for iOS, reminders on iOS 9, and Taylor Swift.
Tue, 23 Jun 2015 23:45:00 GMT
44: Ignorance By Design
This week the Europeans are going it alone to talk about the new iOS Notes app, iOS 9 on the iPad, Editorial 1.2, and whether WatchKit should have existed.
Tue, 16 Jun 2015 23:45:00 GMT
43: We Should Start a Bank Rumours Website
(Mostly) live from San Francisco, the guys talk about all things WWDC 2015, including new versions of OS X and iOS, improvements to the iPad and the introduction of Apple Music.
Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:00:00 GMT
42: Intellectual Ambiguity
This week, Stephen and Myke talk to Russell Ivanovic about Google Photos and then go on to make their WWDC predictions.
Tue, 02 Jun 2015 23:45:00 GMT
41: Seven Minutes of Empty Exercise
This week, Myke, Federico and Stephen follow-up on a bunch of various topics before discussing Spotify, Flipboard and Jony Ive’s new job title.
Tue, 26 May 2015 23:45:00 GMT
40: Nose Scrolling: I Do Not Condone This
This week the Europeans are joined by Sam Soffes to follow up on Redacted for Mac, before discussing Federico's thoughts on the Apple Watch.
Tue, 19 May 2015 23:45:00 GMT
39: All Fancy and 2.0
This week, the guys talk about the state of the Mac App Store and share their hopes and dreams for iOS 9.
Tue, 12 May 2015 23:45:00 GMT
38: June is the New Christmas
This week, the Europeans and Stephen are joined by Christina Warren to discuss Microsoft’s move in the mobile space and how it relates to iOS. Then, they talk about third-party Apple Watch bands and what Apple could do with Beats Audio.
Tue, 05 May 2015 23:45:00 GMT
37: Artisanal Emoji
This week, the boys break down Apple’s Q2 results and walk with Myke as he spends a day with Apple Watch.
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 23:45:00 GMT
36: My Technique, but in France
This week, Federico, Stephen and Myke discuss Apple Watch shipments, search on Android, Chrome on iOS and music on the go.
Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:45:00 GMT
35: The Popsicle Rumor
This week, the boys are joined by Jason Snell to talk about Photos.app, then wrap up “Becoming Steve Jobs.”
Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:45:00 GMT
34: Crazy Uncle Figure
With Myke back from vacation, the trio returns to action to discuss MacBook and Apple Watch reviews before tackling “Becoming Steve Jobs."
Thu, 09 Apr 2015 22:00:00 GMT
33: The RoboCop of Apple Watches
This week, Stephen and Federico are joined by David Smith to talk about Tim Cook and WatchKit apps.
Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT
32: I Misplaced That Civil War
This week, Stephen, Myke and Federico talk about some Italian history, TeleText’s current state in Sweden and then answer listener questions.
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 21:00:00 GMT
31: They're My Clapping Phones
This week, the boys talk about Apple Watch apps, Force Touch Trackpads, the Apple Store and Apple’s past (and possible future) moves in television. Oh, and Teletext.
Tue, 17 Mar 2015 23:45:00 GMT
30: To America and Back
On the heels of Apple’s Spring Forward event, the boys talk about Federico’s trip to San Francisco, the new MacBook, the Apple Watch and more.
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 23:45:00 GMT
29: I Do Love a Good Launch Partner
This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen revisit their thoughts on the iPhone 6 Plus and many other things before moving onto March’s Apple Watch event and Federico’s recent health article.
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 23:45:00 GMT
28: The Color of Myke's Eyes
This week, the boys discuss the iOS setup process and the possibly-confusing nature of the Apple Watch’s multiple variations before Stephen and Federico share their thoughts on the iPhone 6 Plus.
Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:45:00 GMT
27: Jony Magic Table
This week, Myke, Federico and Stephen cover Jony Ive, Project Titan and iOS extensions.
Wed, 18 Feb 2015 23:45:00 GMT
26: I Disagree with Myself
This week, the guys talk about Sunrise, ChromeOS, Photos.app and Tim Cook’s remarks at the Goldman Sachs Conference.
Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:45:00 GMT
25: The Microsoft of Ourselves
To celebrate the show’s silver anniversary, the boys talk about Stephen’s shownote museum, Myke’s Mac Pro and Federico’s iPad Air 2.
Wed, 04 Feb 2015 23:30:00 GMT
24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand
Five years later, Federico, Myke and Stephen re-visit Steve Jobs’ announcement of the original iPad.
Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:00:00 GMT
23: Total Dude, with His Surface Hub
This week Federico and Myke talk about Windows 10, Windows Holographic and unsubscribing from web services. The boys also consider the effect that old browsers are having on the show.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:45:00 GMT
22: Mac Skills, iOS Skills, and Myke
This week, the Europeans and Stephen discuss some follow-up then move on to some fake Blackberry news, smartwatch companion apps and RSS.
Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:45:00 GMT
21: 50% my Duty
To ring in 2015, the boys spend some time with weird old browsers, Hackintoshes, the rumored 12-inch MacBook Air and Federico’s attempts to reinvent his nerd life.
Wed, 07 Jan 2015 23:45:00 GMT
20: The Illusion of Choice
At the end of 2014, Stephen and Myke reflect on what proved to be a wild year in technology.
Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:45:00 GMT
19: Click on the Blue E
This week, Stephen, Myke and Federico tackle a mountain of listener questions and are cast in ‘Connected: The Motion Picture.’
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:45:00 GMT
18: Conceptually Sad
This week, the boys talk about photo management, iOS workflows and smart watches. Shocking, right?
Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:45:00 GMT
17: On Principle, I Shunned These Ideas
This week, Federico, Myke and what’s left of Stephen discuss some Evernote follow-up, recent App Store drama and what’s going on with Twitter clients.
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:45:00 GMT
16: Spinning Down This Rolodex
Stephen, Myke and Federico discuss accents, social networks, web browsers and the Today widget fiasco. Myke has a headache again.
Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:30:00 GMT
15: Poster Child for Power Apps
This week, the boys are back to discuss Federico’s use of a remote Mac mini for weird tasks and Stephen’s new Pebble before debating Twitter’s new App Graph.
Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:45:00 GMT
14: The Old Mac Paladin
This week, Myke escaped. Federico and Stephen talk about Twitter and WatchKit, then debate productivity for a while before realizing the irony of it.
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:00:00 GMT
13: Dig Up an App
This week, Stephen explains Net Neutrality to the Europeans, Myke explains YouTube Music and why Evernote Context doesn’t bother him before Federico explains how bit rot in the App Store makes him sad.
Wed, 12 Nov 2014 23:45:00 GMT
12: Come Grocery Shopping With Me
This week Federico and Myke talk a *little* about photo storage solutions, before discussing the widgets in their Today Views, what's on Federico's iPad home screen and his impressions of the iPad Air 2.
Wed, 05 Nov 2014 23:45:00 GMT
11: Ruining Lives With Perspective
This week, after saving Greenland, Federico, Stephen and Myke compare and contrast what’s on their iPhone home screens.
Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:30:00 GMT
10: An Italian Stephen
This week, the boys discuss the ever-expanding iPad line and Stephen yells about Yosemite.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:45:00 GMT
9: A War of Semantics
This week, Myke, Federico and Stephen debate what’s after the Post-PC era, the future of the iPad and Federico’s true feelings about OS X.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:45:00 GMT
8: Squidges
Stephen and Myke revisit the Twitter and Health apps, then discuss the current state of iOS 8, the Pebble’s future and Apple’s upcoming press event.
Wed, 08 Oct 2014 23:30:00 GMT
7: A Briefcase Full of Kbase
This week, Stephen, Myke and Federico talk about Paris, Apple’s busted Health App, the death (and rebirth) of the Camera Roll and Twitter apps.
Wed, 01 Oct 2014 23:45:00 GMT
6: The Divine Comedy of Homescreens
This week Federico expands upon his iOS 8 coverage and Myke talks about his new iPhone 6 Plus.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014 23:45:00 GMT
5: Nothing Was Sacred
This week, Federico and Stephen discuss iOS 8 and some of their favorite things developers are doing with it.
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:30:00 GMT
4: Stabbed by a Glass Corner
This week, the boys tackle the new iPhones, Apple Pay and Apple’s entry into the wearable market with Apple Watch.
Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:45:00 GMT
3: Double Secret Briefing Area
Jason Snell joins Stephen and Myke to discuss Apple’s upcoming September 9th event.
Wed, 03 Sep 2014 23:45:00 GMT
2: The Pasta and The Pizza and The Sauce
This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen follow up on the history of the iPod, then discusses software and hardware that are helping them get in better shape.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014 23:45:00 GMT
1: Mindset of 2001
Federico, Myke and Stephen discuss the origin and evolution of the iPod.
Mon, 18 Aug 2014 07:15:00 GMT
