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Maccast 2020.04.02

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 740. Apple playing with HTC VR tech. New A12Z Bionic may not be that new. Is 2021 the year of the Arm-Mac? What might be new with Apple Watch ‘Series 6’. Apple betas Pro-Res support on Windows. The latest on iPhone updates. Apple acquires Dark Sky. Apple TV App improvements. An iPad with a trackpad. Continuity Sketch and Markup.

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Maccast 2020.03.22

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 739. Updated iPhone 8 SE 2 could come in two sizes. New 2020 MacBook Air. Apple also introduced new iPad Pros. Your thoughts on Apple TV+ shows. Apple products on “greatest designs” list. Appley things to do while “distancing”.

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Maccast 2020.03.08

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 738. Kuo sees min-LEDs in Apple’s future. Apple feels COVID-19 impact. AirPods Pro “Lite”? Repair program for iPad Air. Not buying from Apple can shorten your warranty. Let’s be frank about Apple TV+ shows.

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Maccast 2020.02.29

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 737. First ARM based Mac in 2021? Apple can’t win with Pro wheels. iPhone XR most popular 2019 iPhone. iOS over-the-air recovery. International Apple news. iPad screen shots and Apple Pencil tricks. Cleaning up the Pictures folder. My secure documents diskimage. Things of the Moment: Tot and Crossy Road Castle (App Store).

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Maccast 2020.02.23

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 736. Your phone IS your password. Apple leads “hearables” category. Apple’s next iPhone could see delays. The curious case of iPhone 5G. Updates to the iPad Pro. AirTags could be coming. Siri updated with US election info. Apple may open up iOS default apps. Look Around makes it to three more cities. Feedback from Mac mini as Pro interview. Mac threats are increasing, stay diligent. Turn Mac startup chime back on.

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Maccast 2020.02.16 – The “Other” Pro Mac

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 735. A special episode of the Maccast. I sit down with friend and fellow podcaster Scott Johnson from the Frogpants Network to talk about his transition from a 2013 “trash can” Mac Pro to a 2018 Mac mini as his pro production system. Later we also discuss Apple’s Apple Arcade service and how it fit into Apple’s services and Apple’s place in the emerging games as a service market.

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Maccast 2020.02.09

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 734. iPad continues to lead tablet market. iPhone shows sales growth in India. AppleTV+ subscriptions low according to analyst. Apple Watch outsold all Swiss watches in 2019. Latest Apple betas hint at interesting new features. Apple’s indie repair program under fire. China coronavirus impacts Apple production. Access to iCloud.com now available on mobile. Recommendation on learning automation. My GAAP in knowledge. More thoughts on future iMac. Ask Siri what your passwords are. Thing of the moment: FlickType

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Maccast 2020.02.02

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 733. Apple reports it’s best quarter ever. Apple discussed buying MGM. iPhone 9 could see production delays. Kuo predicts new 2020 products. Now US Apple Maps is rolled out. What you’d like in a future iMac. Disable “always on” iPhone 11 tracking. How does Photos “Optimize Storage” work. Thing of the Moment: Wrap-It Storage.

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Maccast 2020.01.26

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 732. 2020 iPhones may have latest 5G tech. iCloud encryption debate. A more “Mac-like” iPad keyboard? AppleTV+ subscription numbers look solid, for now. More Apple TV+ news. Mac shipments down in 2019. Enhanced Apple Maps maybe rolled out now? Another cleaning tip. Export Apple Card data. Apple TV Tips. Apple TV and OTA content.

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Maccast 2020.01.12

Written by: Adam Christianson

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A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Episode 731. It’s 2020 let the sketchy iPhone rumors begin. Apple has new GPU deal with Imagination Technologies. Apple TV+ gets exclusive deal with former HBO exec. Apple sees iPhone growth in China. iPhone XS & XR Battery Case replacements. Apple Maps not as complete as they say. Making the most of Activity. Streaming experience on the Apple TV. When ‘any’ key means power on. Thing of the Moment: SmartyKit

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