Mac Power Users

5d ago

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code mpu. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay YoLink Products - Longest Range, By Far! Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Mountain App - Software - MPU Talk Keyboard Maestro Amazon.com: JOXIYECLTL 2032 Rechargeable Battery Battery Daddy Use HomePod or HomePod mini as an intercom - Apple Support Review: Asus ProArt Display 6K - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: ARK Uno Charging Stand Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices - Amazon Anker Prime Charger 200W 6-Port GaN Charging Station - Amazon OmniFocus - The Omni Group Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Field Notes Plotter Notebooks GoodTask InstaRemind | Quickly create Apple Reminders Day One to Journal Importer Shortcut for iOS & macOS 26 : r/appleJournal Note: I did not have great luck with this Shortcut —Stephen Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 Smart Dimmers & Fan Switches | Caséta by Lutron Eufy Outdoor Security Cameras Add your car key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch - Apple Support ‘EV Play’ accessory promises to bring CarPlay and more to Rivian - 9to5Mac EV Play for Rivian – FAQs – EV PLAY

Dec 7

Subtitle: iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, Other Services, and the Ecosystem The guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay All annual plans are 20% off through the end of the year! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Mac Power Users #825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels iPhone Air review: Back to the future – Six Colors Report: iPhone Air 2 is delayed until 2027 so Apple can add a second camera to it - 9to5Mac iPhone 17 Pro review: Orange you glad you’ve gone Pro? – Six Colors Mac Power Users #822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman - Relay Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac Set up eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhone - Apple Support Use the Camera Control on iPhone - Apple Support Use and customize the Action button on iPhone - Apple Support What’s new in iOS 26 - Apple Support ‎Widgetsmith - App Store Here’s everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26 - 9to5Mac CarPlay's Messages App for iOS 26 is Bad - 512 Pixels So, Three Things - 512 Pixels Apple Intelligence - Apple John Giannandrea to retire from Apple - Apple Apple's New Siri Will Be Powered By Google Gemini - MacRumors iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels iOS 26.2 Lock Screen Gets Liquid Glass Slider - MacRumors Apple University - Wikipedia The iPhone Ultra - 512 Pixels TV & Home - Apple Apple TV+ to Apple TV Rebrand Now Official, Here's the New Intro - MacRumors No Ad Tier for Apple TV 'At This Time,' According to Eddy Cue - MacRumors The Original Apple TV - Quinn Nelson on YouTube iCloud+ - Apple iCloud Plans - Apple Entertainment - Services - Apple Apple One - Apple The future of Apple Fitness+ is 'under review' amid reorganization: report - 9to5Mac Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan - Apple Android Quick Share can now work with iOS’s AirDrop - Google Home app - Apple

Nov 30

Subtitle: Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Audio Products This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 25% off this Black Friday. KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users - YouTube Give the Gift of Relay All annual plans are 20% off until December 31! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Boring Is What We Wanted - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: 'Boring Is What We Wanted' About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors 12-inch MacBook - Wikipedia The Great iMac Realignment - 512 Pixels Apple Says There Won't Be a 27-Inch iMac With Apple Silicon - MacRumors Docks and Hubs – CalDigit US Shop Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) | MacSparky Field Guides Game Porting Toolkit - Games - Apple Developer macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs - Engadget Apple Users Are Keeping Their Devices for Longer as Upgrades Slow - MacRumors Apple introduces Apple Watch SE 3 - Apple Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support Apple Watch faces and their features - Apple Support Apple Confirms Vision Pro is Not Eligible for Trade-In - MacRumors Marco Arment: "It's time to uncheck this box..." - Mastodon Logitech International - Introducing Logitech Muse for Apple Vision Pro

Nov 23

iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay Mac Power Users - YouTube Thoughts on iPadOS 26: Hello, It's Good to Be Back - MacStories iPadOS 26 - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Turn Windowed Apps on or off on your iPad - Apple Support Work with multiple windows at once on iPad - Apple Support Organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad - Apple Support iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View - 9to5Mac Record audio and video on iPad - Apple Support Get started with Preview on iPad - Apple Support

Nov 16

The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Soulver : Notepad, meet calculator. Enjoy a free 30-day no-commitment trial. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay - 20% off all annual memberships Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 Llama on Goodlett : r/memphis iPad mini - Apple HomePod mini - Apple Amazon.com: Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Microphone with USB-C Plug 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max - Apple Apple in China - by Patrick McGee Prompter | All-in-one Teleprompter | Elgato Camera Compatibility Check — Elgato Prompter | Elgato Stream Deck | Elgato Insta360 Link - The AI-powered 4K webcam MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse | Logitech The Logitech MX Master 4 - 512 Pixels Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse AirTag - Apple Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS Insta360 X5 - Flagship 8K 360º Action Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series - Wikipedia Bambu Labs Original Prusa MK4S Ugmonk Focused #204: Analog Productivity, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay Field Notes Keepbook – Studio Neat Field Notes | American Tradesman Memo Book 3-Pack Field Notes | National Parks BeaverCraft Ladle Carving Set - Lee Valley Tools Benchmade Custom Knives Leatherman ARC Multi-tools Mac Power Users #788: Travel Tech - Relay Packing Cube | Peak Design Official Site Roller Pro | Peak Design Official Site Amazon.com: Battery Daddy Storage & Organizer Case Toyo Toolbox NOCO - Boost Jump Starters

Nov 9

Tyler Stalman returns to the show to discuss the camera gains Apple has made with the iPhone 17 line. The guys also talk about the limitations of the iPhone Air and some of the apps Tyler uses to edit his images and videos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Tyler Stalman Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ania & Tyler Stalman Instagram - Tyler Stalman The Stalman Podcast iPhone 17: A Photographer's Review - Tyler on YouTube iPhone Air: A Photographer's Review - Tyler on YouTube What's on my iPhone 17 Pro: Photographer's Edition - Tyler on YouTube Apple Built a Custom Camera With iPhone Parts for 'F1: The Movie' - MacRumors Olivia Rodrigo - get him back! (Official Video; Shot on iPhone) - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air - Apple Blackmagic Camera for iPhone About Apple ProRAW - Apple Support ‎Final Cut Camera App - App Store ‎Halide Mark II - Pro Camera App - App Store ‎Kino - Pro Video Camera App - App Store Stalman LUTs & Presets for iPhone Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments - DJI Edit audio on iPhone - Apple Support Stalman iPhone Clamp for Tripods | Kondor Blue Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple DaVinci Resolve | Blackmagic Design Adobe Premiere AirTag - Apple Amazon.com: Elevation Lab AirTag 10-Year Extended Battery Case ‎Hevy - Workout Tracker Gym Log App - App Store

Nov 2

Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: James Thomson , Charlie Chapman , and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Essentials) Mac Power Users #820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide - Relay Casey's Blog Callsheet Casey's Other Apps Accidental Tech Podcast RevenueCat Dark Noise Framous Launched Podcast TLA Systems PCalc Dice by PCalc Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Supercharge your step tracking - Pedometer++ Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design - Apple iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels Apple Unveils iOS 7 - Apple Living with iOS 7 - MacStories Apple's Developer Website On Apple's Piss-Poor Documentation — Liss is More Documentation | RevenueCat Apple Highlights Apps Using Its Foundation Models Framework - MacStories The Majority AI View - Anil Dash How Do I Start Programming? — Liss is More Hacking with Swift

Oct 26

David has published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. This week, he and Stephen walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Hookmark : Links beat searching. Get 30% off with code macpowerusers Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Pro) Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Essentials) Focused #154: Building a Second Brain, with Tiago Forte - Relay Building a Second Brain M5 iPad Pro Review: An AI and Gaming Upgrade for AI and Games That Aren't There Yet - MacStories M5 MacBook Pro review: The ultimate computer? – Six Colors M5 Vision Pro, Dual Kit Band, PSVR2 controller review: Apple’s experiment continues – Six Colors Discontinued M2 Vision Pro Not Available for Trade-In - MacRumors Two New Accessories for Vision Pro Now Available, With More Coming - MacRumors