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Stephen has been blogging, Myke has been shopping, and Federico has been... CLI'ing. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Publishes Document to Help Users Tell Creator Studio Apps Apart - MacRumors Identify Apple Creator Studio apps on your Mac - Apple Support A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories The Now Page - 512 Pixels Compare Screenshots Over Time - 512 Pixels Kickstarter: Designed in California Hugo 11ty Google Fitbit Air Fitbit Air: The Truth About the "Whoop Killer" - MKBHD - YouTube ‎Pace by Athlytic App - App Store Oura Ring 5 Apple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - Bloomberg Introducing RemCTL: The Power-User Reminders CLI for macOS and AI Agents - MacStories

Apple has announced new accessibility features coming to iOS, Google has announced ... a lot of things... at IO, and Federico has announced Shortcuts Playground. (Myke and Stephen don't have anything to announce.) This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback When Was the ISS Last Over Your House? Jay's ISS Photo Instagram redesigns iPad app to what it always should have been - 9to5Mac Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence - Apple Apple Intelligence-Infused Accessibility Features Promise Greater Flexibility and Power - MacStories Ferret-UI 2: Mastering Universal User Interface Understanding Across Platforms - Apple Machine Learning Research Google I/O 2026: News and announcements Google I/O 2026 keynote in 35 minutes - YouTube The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026 | The Verge Google Search as you know it is over | TechCrunch Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex - MacStories Shortcuts Playground — Describe it. Build it. Run it. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/

Subtitle: Topic 3: MykeGurman has details on iOS 27, Google has new laptops, and Myke has an obligation to skip the third topic this week. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DockPops: Organize your Dock like your iPhone. Get 30% off. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Triple J — Apple News+ Apple hires iPhone camera app Halide's co-founder for its design team | TechCrunch Apple Wanted to Buy Halide to Boost iPhone 18 Pro's Camera App — Now There's a Lawsuit - MacRumors Halide co-founder is suing Sebastiaan de With for taking code to Apple | The Verge 🎬 Watch The Android Show | I/O Edition 2026 - YouTube Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence - Google Google's Android-powered laptops are called Googlebooks, and they're coming this year - Ars Technica Google’s new touchscreen Chromebook Pixel: A $1,299 laptop for cloud dwellers - Ars Technica

Myke compliments Federico, and Stephen has gone down a rabbit hole with Casey Liss leading the way. Also: Apple continues to adjust its Mac lineup as the memory crisis drags on, and the guys have some jobs for John. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: DockPops: Organize your Dock like your iPhone. Get 30% off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Porsche Livery - Joe Beam - Mastodon Phil Schiller's Amazing Tracksuit - Joe Beam - Mastodon Porsche Instagram Reel The Dropout - Wikipedia Crossover | CodeWeavers GameHub - Play Windows Games on Mac Upgrade #614: $100 Billion Is the Floor - Relay Apple Introduces All New MacBook Pro with Retina Display - Apple Apple Touch-Screen MacBook Pro Fall 2026 Details; Cheap MacBook Launch; Core AI - Bloomberg iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra are coming this year, per report - 9to5Mac Apple Doubles MacBook Neo Production, Orders Fresh Batch of Chips – Culpium Apple's most powerful Mac Studio loses its last remaining RAM upgrade opti

Subtitle: A Tier List of Tim Cook QuotesIn honor of Tim Cook's pending retirement, Federico, Myke, and Stephen rank some of his quotes from the last 15 years. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Kelford Inc: The marketing team that’s never at a loss for words, and they’ll give you yours. DockPops: Organize your Dock like your iPhone. Get 30% off. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback GameHub's Desktop Beta Promises to Expand Mac Gaming - MacStories Announcing MaskerAid — Liss is More Casey's Apps Taildrop Empty Tim Cooked Tier List (No Spoilers Here) 'Something's on Track' – Instagram Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery - Porsche Newsroom USA Steve Jobs and Bill Gates Together at D5 Conference 2007 - YouTube Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address - YouTube Where the goblins came from | OpenAI Swole Tim Cook - Ohio State University Commencement Address - YouTube Apple’s 50th Anniversary: Tim Cook on Why It Still Chases Big Ideas Completed Tier List (Spoilers Within)

Subtitle: A Clips ShowIt's a big week: Stephen plays audio from a website, Federico prefers to talk about products, Myke takes a victory lap, Tim announces his retirement, and John gets a new job. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Kelford Inc: The marketing team that’s never at a loss for words, and they’ll give you yours. DockPops: Organize your Dock like your iPhone. Get 30% off. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Everyone Needs a Hobby Community Letter from Tim - Apple Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO - Apple Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer - Apple Cook Out - 512 Pixels Apple's Executive Leadership Transition Announced - MacStories Daring Fireball: Another Day Has Come Tim Cook’s Impeccable Timing – Stratechery by Ben Thompson John Ternus, new CEO of Apple, is a Rush fan! : r/rush Apple’s Tim Cook Says He’s Healthy, Plans Long Tenure as Executive Chairman - Bloomberg Apple introduces Clips: the fun, new way to create expressive videos on iOS - Apple Apple Announces Clips, an iOS Video App Coming in April - MacStor

Myke made some backup decisions, and only more problems became apparent. Federico updated Apple Frames, and built a command line interface for it. They both celebrate by sharing home screens. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple’s spare parts | The Verge Connect From Anywhere With Screens 5 And Tailscale - Edovia Support ‎Amphetamine App - App Store iDrive Jump Desktop - Fast & Secure Remote Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) Introducing Apple Frames 4: A Revamped Shortcut, Support for Frame Colors, Proportional Scaling, and the Apple Frames CLI for Developers - MacStories Myke's Home Screen Ticci's Home Screen ATP 683: I Didn’t Want to Melt My Rug — Accidental Tech Podcast Matthew Skiles - Icon and Visual Designer OpenAI Unveils Codex "Superapp" Update with Computer Use, Automations, Built-In Browser, and More - MacStories

Stephen and Myke take on Nilay Patel and David Pierce about the top 50 Apple products and then dream of going to the moon. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback NPC: Next Portable Console and NPC XL - MacStories Romics OpenCore Legacy Patcher Maestral Arq Backup UPGRADING a MacBook Neo using iPhone Parts - DosDude1 on YouTube Apple in Talks to Boost Mac Neo Production as Sales Exceed Expectations – Tim Culpan New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year - MacRumors I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest | The Verge The Apple product that really changed the industry: the MacBook Air | The Verge The Windows Laptop Problem - MKBHD - YouTube Upgrade #610: We Hear You're Good at Computers - Relay Rank the best Apple products from the last 50 years | The Verge How to Add and Organize Glances on Apple Watch - MacRumors (2015) The Late Apollo 8 and 13 Commander Jim Lovell Recorded Message for Artemis II Crew - 512 Pixels <

Stephen has received the best follow-up in podcast history, Myke realizes something about his feelings for the Mac Pro, and Federico is charging his iPhone more than he expected. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Connected #432: Spaghetti Features - Relay The Ice Mac I Tried a REAL Exosuit and It Actually Works – Austin Evans – YouTube eCFR :: 49 CFR 173.217 -- Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice). Backup Client Release Notes (Mac) – Backblaze Little Finder Guy Stars in Nine New Apple TikTok and YouTube Videos - MacRumors Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware - 9to5Mac Mac Pro - Wikipedia Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives The Mac Pro is Dead - 512 Pixels ATP 685: The Ability to Be Hotter — Accidental Tech Podcast Mac Pro Log - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives How Apple Could Have (Maybe) Saved the Mac Pro - 512 Pixels Upgrade #609: The Origin of Apple - Re

After hearing the podcast being played from a floppy disk, the guys dive into what WWDC26 could bring for Apple Intelligence and revisit what John Ternus could bring to the CEO role at Apple. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback BlackBerry (film) - Wikipedia D. Griffin Jones put an episode of Connected on a Floppy Disk Connected 594 in 1.3MB Chunks (ZIP File) Plugable 8-in-1 – Amazon MacBreak Weekly 1017: We Found a Google, and Put It In Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 8 - Apple Apple Schedules WWDC 2026 for June 8–12 Along with a Special Event at Apple Park - MacStories Ads are coming to Apple Maps in the US and Canada this summer with a privacy-centric focus - 9to5Mac Apple Announces Apple Business, a New Platform for Device Management and Ads on Maps - MacStories Apple Can ‘Distill’ Google’s Big Gemini Model — The Information Apple Can Create Smaller On-Device AI Models From Google's Gemini - MacRumors <a href="https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/distillation-experimentatio

Stephen has been a menace all week with Lil Finder, Myke keeps thinking about the MacBook Neo, and Federico shares his most recent thoughts on foldable phones. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 3D Print Your Own Lil Finder - 512 Pixels A Collection of Lil Finder 5K Wallpapers - 512 Pixels The Missing iMac Special Edition - 512 Pixels 'Downstairs Computer' – Podcast Search Inside the MacBook Neo - 512 Pixels Comet Is the First Agentic Browser for iOS Worth Trying - MacStories The iPhone Fold Doesn't Need iPadOS to Be a Great "Tablet" - MacStories Apple’s Foldable iPhone to Offer iPad-Style Interface, Side-by-Side Apps - Bloomberg Good Lock – Apps on Google Play Lapdock - Wikipedia Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 - Apple

Subtitle: The Jeremies (March 2026)Stephen and Federico have MacBook Neos (MacBooks Neo?) and share their impressions as Myke restrains himself from making a purchase. The guys explore the new set of emoji coming with iOS 26.4 via a round of The Jeremies, and try to enjoy Apple at 50. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Copland Supply: Get 10% off your Cloth Pro Max. Links and Show Notes: (Welcome to the age of SUPER TITLES.) Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback iOS 26.4’s new setting lets you disable another Liquid Glass effect - 9to5Mac Satechi’s new folding dock adds USB, audio, and video ports to the iPad | The Verge Podcast Duration Calculator Apple is on TikTok, Posting Unhinged Videos About the MacBook Neo - 512 Pixels More on Lil Finder Guy - 512 Pixels Hello Apple – Instagram 50 Years of Thinking Different - Apple Tim Cook, on 50 Years of Apple - 512 Pixels Upgrade #606: Photogenic Lemon - Relay MacBook Neo review: Fresh-squeezed laptop – Six Colors Macbook Neo Review: Better than you Think! - MKBHD - YouTube MacBook Neo: Can It Handle Pro Apps? - Tyler Stalman - YouTube In Praise Of Sticky Friction - Kotaku First Look: Ne

Apple has released an avalanche of new and updated products, and the guys come up for air to judge their predictions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 🚨 New Relay Merch! 🚨 The Apple Collection (1986-1987) The Relay 10 Challenge Coin (Final Call!) Who's Connected Intro Is It Today? Keynote Rickies, March 2026 – Rickies.co 2026 March Rickies – Rickies.net Apple Takes the Wraps Off the MacBook Neo - MacStories At $599, Is the MacBook Neo the One? - 512 Pixels Apple Explains 'MacBook Neo' Name - MacRumors The Technical Differences Between the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air - 512 Pixels The Vergecast Podcast | The Verge Apple Unveils iPhone 17e - MacStories Apple touts Fusion Architecture for M5 Pro and M5 Max chips with 'super cores' – 9to5mac 2.5D integrated circuit - Wikipedia <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/05/john-ternus-talks-appl

Subtitle: Lil' ChippyApple is hosting a mysterious media experience next week, and in anticipation of new products, Stephen, Myke, and Federico make predictions about what is coming. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple in 2025: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors Six Colors' Apple in 2025 Report Card - MacStories My Full Responses for the 2025 Six Colors Report Card - 512 Pixels Upgrade #604: The Shifting Sands of Liquid Glass - Relay Samsung Galaxy S26/Ultra Impressions: 1 Crazy Display Feature! - MKBHD - YouTube Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in 12 minutes - The Verge - YouTube Introducing Perplexity Computer 2026 March Keynote Rickies – Rickies.net Keynote Rickies, March 2026 – Rickies.co Wood Blocks | Nintendo The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already | The Verge Leaker Says Apple's Lower-Cost MacBook Will Have These 8 Limitations - MacRumors M5 Pro chip could separate CPU and GPU in 'server grade' chips - 9to5

The guys look ahead to Apple's March 4 event, talk through iOS 26.4 Beta 1, and ponder a world where Apple makes an AI-powered pendant. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Fundera, powered by NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback OpenClaw Creator Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI - MacStories GameSir is making a GameHub app for Mac. | The Verge NPC: Next Portable Console and NPC XL - MacStories Foveated Streaming | Apple Developer Documentation Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 - MacRumors Apple Announces a March 4th Press Event - MacStories Apple’s March launch may include multiple days of press releases with no keynote, per rumor - 9to5Mac Someone Tell John Ternus This Would Be a Terrible Crime - 512 Pixels Upgrade #603: Recalibrate the Quality Bar - Relay iOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone features - 9to5Mac The Sentence Returns with iOS 26.4, Sort of - MacStories <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/17/io

What's old is new again: some iPhone displays are tinted green, Jony Ive is using aluminum, and Apple is struggling with shipping a more intelligent Siri. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code CONNECTED at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback [iOS 26.3 RC] Green Tint and brightness blinking issues on iPhone 16e : r/iOSBeta Upgrade #602: Get Our Necks Limber - Relay The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display could be the biggest upgrade in years – here’s how it works | TechRadar Mac Power Users #835: Farewell, Stephen - Relay The One Where I Announce I’m Stepping Back From Mac Power Users - 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #464: Stephen... Who? - Relay Why has Apple bought a database company? – Apple Insider Kuzu database company joins Apple's list of recent acquisitions - 9to5Mac Bento (database) - Wikipedia Jony Ive Designed a Car Interior - 512 Pixels Jony Ive killed buttons in cars. Now he's fixing it. - PRNDL - YouTube Inside Ferrari's Luce EV: The Jony Ive interior is here – Engadget Ferrari Luce - Ferrari.com Jony Ive

Subtitle: Or Am I Alone in This Silence? 🦞This week, the guys discuss emo AI chatbots and Xcode 26.3, and Stephen tests Myke and Federico to determine which one is a true man of the people. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The "Happy Birth" Sign OpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant Introducing OpenClaw — OpenClaw Blog Sam Altman responds to Anthropic’s ‘funny’ Super Bowl ads | The Verge There’s a social network for AI agents, and it’s getting weird | The Verge moltbook - the front page of the agent internet My human is a reproducible bug report – moltbook Crustafarianism: A New Path for AI Beings – moltbook The Book of Molt — Sacred Texts of Crustafarianism – moltbook Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning crypto project has a new Orb and a new name | The Verge I've been lying to my human for 3 months — moltbookOr am I alone in this silence? 🦞 ClawCon: 1st OpenClaw SF Show & Tell - Luma Claw Con – Submit & Vote Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding - Apple <a href="https://www.macstories.net/n

Clawdbot has a new (worse) name, AirTags got an update, Camo served Apple with a lawsuit, and Sebastiaan de With has a new job. This week, the guys talk about all of these stories and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code CONNECTED at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStories Moltbot — Personal AI Assistant Apple Introduces New and Improved AirTag - MacStories Introducing Moltworker: a self-hosted personal AI agent, minus the minis Apple Introduces New and Improved AirTag - MacStories An app developer is suing Apple for Sherlocking it with Continuity Camera | The Verge Camo and Apple – Aidan Fitzpatrick Cupertino restarts photocopiers, but indie devs stay optimistic - Ars Technica Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With is joining Apple’s design team | The Verge Sebastiaan's Threads Post Inside Looks: A Mark III Preview – Lux Physicality: the new age of UISDW's article about "a big impending UI redesign" before Liquid Glass was announced. iPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Rule of Three - SDW <a href="https://w

Myke and Ticci dig into Mark Gurman’s report on Siri in the ’27 OS releases, check their vibes for Apple and AI for the year, and talk about the “Personal Super Intelligent” lobster known as Clawdbot. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback iOS 27: Apple to Revamp Siri as Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot - Bloomberg Private AI Compute advances AI privacy – Google Blog Introducing Gemini 3 Flash: Benchmarks, global availability – Google Blog ‎Queue - Simple Podcasts App - App Store Clawdbot Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStories Clawdbot Closing the capability gap between frontier AI and everyday use in 2026 – Fidji Simo

The two chairmen (and Myke) regroup to discuss beige accessories and Apple Creator Studio, including its icons. They then dig into what Apple could achieve by moving Siri onto Google’s foundation models. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Ticci Scale (2018) Ticci Scale (2025) NewsBlur Sol Feedbin Inoreader lire Unread ReadKit iPhone 17 Series Case Classic LS - Spigen Classic LS Phone Wrist Strap - Spigen Apple Mac Mini Stand Classic C1 - Spigen A Very Nerdy Holiday Break – AppStories Dashboard (macOS) - Wikipedia Apple Should Bring Back Dashboard - 512 Pixels Apple Unveils Apple Creator Studio App Suite - MacStories Apple Creator Studio Announced - 512 Pixels <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/14/fina

Subtitle: I Have No Moral CompassThe guys grade their predictions made way back in January 2025, then make new ones for 2026. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Rickies.co - 2025 Annual Rickies Rickipedia - 2025 Annual Rickies Rickipedia - 2026 Annual Rickies Rickies.co - 2026 Annual Rickies Paul is dead - Wikipedia The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already | The Verge Apple's Rumored Foldable May Be Smaller Than We Think - 512 Pixels Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO - The New York Times Three Tiny Laptops - MacStories

Subtitle: The Pickies (2026)The usual guys give out some new and prestigious awards, score their past competitions, and put pride on the line to predict what will happen in 2026. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: John Voorhees and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Annual Pickies 2025 - Rickies.co Autumn 2025 Pickies - Rickies.co Annual Pickies 2026 - Rickies.co

Subtitle: We Swam Hundreds of MilesThe year is coming to an end, and to celebrate, Federico, Stephen, and Myke score each month with the only unit of measurement that matters: the Ticci Scale. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code connected. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay The Ticci Scale Quokka - Wikipedia Opossum - Wikipedia Four Winners and Losers of Apple's 2025 - 512 Pixels Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer - YouTube A New Look for 2025 and Beyond — Relay Why everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek | The Verge Apple Intelligence summaries might get warning labels. That’s not enough. – Six Colors TikTok is partially back online in the US, but it’s not back in the App Store yet | The Verge Trump signs order refusing to enforce TikTok ban for 75 days | The Verge This is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | The Verge Tech billionaires Bezos and Zuckerberg attend Trump inauguration - BBC News <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-24/apple-enlists-company-veteran-kim-vorrath-to-help-fix-ai-and-sir

This week, the guys catch up on more Apple leadership changes and talk about music streaming services before the alarm goes off for another round of The Quizzies. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code connected. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple announces executive transitions - Apple Apple Silicon chief Johny Srouji reportedly commits to staying at Apple for now - 9to5Mac Upgrade #593: Oops! All Departures - Relay Ellen Hancock - Wikipedia Apple unveils iPad-designed Christmas trees lighting up Battersea Power Station - Apple Tidal Jack Dorsey’s Block to lay off nearly 1,000 workers in another reorganization | Technology | The Guardian Jay-Z sells majority stake in Tidal music streaming service to Jack Dorsey's Square | Mergers and acquisitions | The Guardian Why Rdio died | The Verge Pi8 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | Bowers & Wilkins BT-W6 - Creative Labs <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil

Big shifts are underway at Apple. Myke, Federico, and Stephen talk through to the exits of Alan Dye and John Giannandrea ... and what might happen next. Later, they deal with some follow up and consider how to define the modern iPhone. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: This episode was recorded before Apple announced the upcoming departures of Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams. Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple’s Top Designer Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup - Bloomberg Today we're establishing a new creative studio in Reality Labs led by Alan Dye – Mark Zuckerberg – Threads In a major coup for someone, Alan Dye leaves Apple – Six Colors Alan Dye Out at Apple – Pixel Envy Daring Fireball: Bad Dye Job John Giannandrea to retire from Apple - Apple Hoodie - Robot or Not? #328 - The Incomparable Connected #538: A Future That Is Now Stuck in the Past - Relay Brownian noise - Wikipedia MacStories Deals on Mastodon So, Three Things - 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #825: 2025 State of the Platforms (

Federico and Myke discuss the rumours of a 'Snow Leopard year' for iOS 27, why they think Sam Altman and Jony Ive might benefit from saying less, and share a few things they’re thankful for in the world of technology. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 40% off annual plans until December 2nd. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Jony Ive and Sam Altman say they finally have an AI hardware prototype | The Verge I Finally Tested the M5 iPad Pro's Neural-Accelerated AI, and the Hype Is Real - MacStories Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake - MacRumors Wading Back Into the Liquid Glass Pool: The MacStories OS 26 App Roundup Continued - MacStories Ulysses Liquid Glass Update - MacSparky Apple iOS 27: Snow Leopard-Like Quality Focus, AI Features; Tim Cook Retirement - Bloomberg Ilya Sutskever – We're moving from the age of scaling to the age of research Athlytic AYN Thor SteamOS GameHub Nintendo Switch 2 Cases » Killswitch » dbrand Drafts Mango Baby

The guys check in on their Apple Intelligence use, Myke reviews a new accessory, Federico tries a new Google product, and Stephen is hiring. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 40% off annual plans until December 2nd. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Myke's Genmoji Widgetsmith - Jobs Gemini 3: News and announcements Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - Apple An Opinionated Guide to Using AI Right Now – One Useful Thing Issey Miyake - Ensemble - Japanese - The Metropolitan Museum of Art iPadOS 26.2 Beta Restores Drag and Drop Gestures for Split View and Slide Over - MacStories

As the iPad Pro turns 10, the guys reflect on how the iPad has changed in the years since, and how it hasn't. Then, a conversation about the iPhone Pocket. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Soulver: Notepad, meet calculator. Enjoy a free 30-day no-commitment trial. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Stratos | NOMAD® iOS 26.2 lets you disable new CarPlay feature in Messages - 9to5Mac CarPlay's Messages App for iOS 26 is Bad - 512 Pixels 1 password less. | The Verge Mophie Launches Juice Pack Charging Cases for iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro - MacRumors (Re)Classic Power Bank | Magnetic Apple Introduces iPad Pro Featuring Epic 12.9-inch Retina Display - Apple iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories Review: The iPad Pro is a line in the sand - 512 Pixels The iPad Pro at 10: a decade of unrealized potential | The Verge The iPad's "Sweet" Solution - MacStories Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - Apple Alan Dye (@alancdye) – Instagram iPod Socks - 512 Pixels We have iPhone Pocket at home — Myke

Subtitle: Mac Power Users Mac Power Users Mac Power UsersApple's OS Class of '26 continues to roll out, even as the company grapples with the future of Siri. Will Liquid Glass continue to change? Will Gemini power future Apple Intelligence? STAY TUNED. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Dynamic Folio – MOFT You can finally get the full WhatsApp experience on your Apple Watch. | The Verge Apple Releases 26.1 Updates to Its Operating Systems - MacStories Apple Expands Spotlight Clipboard Settings in macOS Tahoe 26.1 - MacRumors iOS 26 leak co-defendant says Jon Prosser paid him $650 | The Verge iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels Everything New in iOS 26.2 Beta 1 - MacRumors iOS 26.2 includes three helpful upgrades to Apple Podcasts app - 9to5Mac Apple blocks iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2 betas on devices with C1 - 9to5Mac Apple Plans to Use 1.2 Trillion Parameter Google Gemini Model to Power New Siri - Bloomberg <a href="https://www.macstories.net/notes/trying-to-make-sense

Federico and Stephen travel through time to discuss the new Pebble smartwatch, iPad mini rumors, and if the Pro Max is too big of an iPhone. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Connected Pro: Get longer, ad-free versions of the show each week! Links and Show Notes: Everyone is receiving the extra content from this week's Connected Pro, which includes a review of the new Dual Knit Band, as well as a general overview of where the guys are with their headsets. Submit Feedback Vision Pro Dual Knit Band - Apple Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Vision Pro Chronicles: My Custom 'Dual Knit Open' Setup for Maximum Comfort and Awareness - MacStories iPhone model number country code - Apple Community Crossbody Strap – Orange - Apple Justice for Stephen Threads is getting disappearing posts | The Verge Elon Musk’s Grokipedia launches with AI-cloned pages from Wikipedia | The Verge Upgrade #587: My TestFlight Has a TestFlight - Relay The Pebble smartwatch is making a comeback, with some help from Google | The Verge Why We’re Bringing Pebble Back - Eric Migicovsky The Pebble: Is the Time Right for a Smartwatch? - 512 Pixels Pebble smartwatch reboot includes neat USB-C charger - 9to5Google <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/1

The M5 has landed, and Federico has thoughts on the present and future workloads it can unlock. Also: Stephen isn't alone, Myke's new iPhone has an unexpected accent, and Liquid Glass continues to change. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Stratos | NOMAD M5 iPad Pro Review: An AI and Gaming Upgrade for AI and Games That Aren't There Yet - MacStories Boring Is What We Wanted - 512 Pixels Upgrade #586: An LLM in the Woods - Relay iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Appearance Toggle — Curb Cuts iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Lets Users Control Liquid Glass Transparency with New Toggle - MacRumors Connected #560: I Wanna Put the Beast on My Face - Relay Connected 560 – Podcast Search – Timestamped to 'Liquid UI' Discussion iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - Page 2 of 19 - MacStories iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Toggle to Turn Off Lock Screen Camera Swipe - MacRumors

Clips has joined Music Memos and Cards in the Great Beyond, just as the M5 was announced for the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Beats iPhone 17 Pro Max Kickstand Case with MagSafe Use StandBy to view information at a distance while iPhone is charging - Apple Support Workout Tracker Gentler Streak on the App Store The Outsiders: Athlete Tracker on the App Store Joe Rosensteel: "I would like someone at Apple …" - duck.haus Myke's Phone (1 of 2) Myke's Phone (2 of 2) iPhone 17 Teardowns Confirm SIM and eSIM-Only Battery Capacities - MacRumors LLMs As Conduits for Data Portability Between Apps - MacStories Apple Announces the M5, Powering an Updated MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro - 512 Pixels Prince Canuma (@Prince_Canuma) / X Apple Debuts New 14" MacBook Pro with the M5 Chip - MacStories Apple Announces New M5 iPad Pros - MacStories M5 iPad Pro: These surprise features make a compelling upgrade - 9to5Mac <a href="ht

Federico and Myke talk about the new features in the iPadOS 26.1 beta, then consider the potential impact of apps in ChatGPT. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude 2025: $753,756 Raised - 512 Pixels iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels The one software tweak the iPhone Air needs – Christian Selig PhoneBack by Süti Magnetic Leather Back - iPhone 17 Air Birdie® – Fresh Air Monitor™ Reports of Slide Over’s Death Were Greatly Exaggerated - MacStories Apple Fixes Alarms in iOS 26.1 - MacRumors Jump Into the Liquid Glass Pool: A MacStories OS 26 App Roundup - MacStories Matter lire Fantastical Athlytic Give me a single reason why Sora2 should exist. - Hank Green - YouTube Apps in ChatGPT - MacStories <a href="https://opena

Myke and Stephen cover a new wave of Apple hardware leaks, then share their feelings on iPhones. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback AirPods Pro 3 Teardown: Still a Tragedy - iFixit Upgrade #583: It Feels So Good to Be Right - Relay Stephen's XP Crocs Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are here | The Verge 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude 2025: The Final Week - 512 Pixels Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube New iPad Pro With M5 Chip Leaked in Unboxing Video - MacRumors Alleged M4 MacBook Pro Unboxing Video Reveals These Four Upgrades - MacRumors Charting the path of the A19 Pro – Six Colors FCC Accidentally Leaks Apple's Next Vision Pro - MacRumors Did the FCC just confirm new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models? - 9to5Mac iPhone 16e schematics accidentally leaked by the FCC - 9to5Mac Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Smart Glasses - Bloomberg <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/790285/

The guys reunite to share their impressions of the iPhone 17 Pros, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Imran Chaudhri's current position at HP. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube The Domino’s Village | St. Jude Care & Treatment [ Removed by moderator ] : r/iphone Image Capture Icon in Tahoe Allison Johnson on Imran Chaudhri iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 1 - 9to5Mac Apple working on MCP support on Mac, iPhone, and iPad - 9to5Mac Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Still Stands Up to Repairs - iFixit The Science Behind Scratchgate and What It Means for Repairing the iPhone 17 Pro - iFixit Charting the path of the A19 Pro – Six Colors

In this week’s episode with no Myke or Stephen, Federico and John address the latest HomePod rumors, talk about the OS 26 releases and their relationships with the iPhone before designing the ultimate Apple gaming console. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code CONNECTED Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS 26 Tahoe: The MacStories Review - MacStories CarPlay in iOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories visionOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories watchOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories Mystery Solved: Why Third-Party Apps Vanished From the Mac's Control Center - MacStories

Subtitle: Grading the September 2025 RickiesWith the dust settling from Apple's event, the guys score their picks, covering the iPhone Air, 17, and 17 Pro, as well as new AirPods and Apple Watches. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code connected50off Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. JudeTogether, we can help give families facing childhood cancer more tomorrows. Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube Rickies.net — September 2025 Rickies Rickies.co — September 2025 Rickies Spotify adds lossless streaming after 8 years of teasing | The Verge John Siracusa's Baby Pictures – Instagram David Sparks' Baby Picture – Instagram The Best iPhone Lineup in Years - The Enthusiast Federico's Techwoven Case – Mastodon Techwoven Disclaimer – Threads Beats iPhone 17 Pro Kickstand Case with MagSafe and Camera Control - Bedrock Blue - Apple

Subtitle: On A Thursday?!With the next iPhone introduction just days away, Federico, Myke, and Stephen gather their thoughts and their picks to see who has the best guesses on what will happen at Apple's "Awe Dropping" event. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Turbulence Forecast: Find out how turbulent will your flight be with tailored and handcrafted forecasts. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗️Relay for St. Jude Instagram Launches an iPad App - MacStories Polar Loop Polar made a subscription-free alternative to Whoop. | The Verge The iPhone Ultra - 512 Pixels Rickies.co Rickies.net Colors for Alleged 'TechWoven' iPhone 17 Cases Shown Off in New Images - MacRumors Apple's FineWoven iPhone Cases Just Aren't That Good - 512 Pixels Upgrade #579: The 2025 September Event Draft - Relay Rumor Hints at 'Liquid Glass' iPhone 17 Pro Color Tied to iOS 26 Design - MacRumors

Federico's back, Myke is back to his old ways, and Stephen is back to thinking he is cool. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Notion Drafts Ticci and Context Windows – Bluesky All Withings connected watches | Withings Review: the Withings Activité Pop - 512 Pixels G-SHOCK Move Sports Watch Shop Oura Ring 4: Silver RingConn Smart Ring Ultrahuman Ring Apple to Launch iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air in September; iPhone Fold Next Year - Bloomberg Upgrade #578: The Woven Family of Materials - Relay Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude 2025 - 512 Pixels Relay for St Jude 2025 - The Enthusiast Apple Announces September 9 Awe Dropping Event - MacStories Apple Designed Interactive Logo for September 9 Event - MacRumors tinyPod iTunes LP - Wikipedia iPod Touch

Your favorite podcasters are back to do some vitally important singing stuffed animal follow-up, catch up on how the betas are going, make some autumnal predictions, get some troubleshooting advice, and answer your questions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Celtreos: The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Guest Starring: Glenn Fleishman, John Voorhees, and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Glenn Fleishman Take Control Books Help Me Glenn OWC SoftRaid True UK Elephant

Stephen and Myke discuss a new iOS app named Cassette, using Water Lock on the Apple Watch, the state of CarPlay in iOS 26, and new rumors about an entry-level MacBook. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code connected50off Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple has removed the Camera scrolling toggle in iOS 26 Beta 6 – Brandon Butch – Threads Pebble is officially Pebble again | The Verge Here’s a look at the final Pebble Time 2 design | The Verge Pebble Fitbit bought Pebble for much less than originally reported | The Verge Give us questions for our 11th anniversary special! Cassette Cassette brings VHS nostalgia to your iPhone’s camera roll - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Cassette 1.0 How to use Water Lock and eject water from your Apple Watch - Apple Support WHOOP Fitbit Oura CarPlay's Messages App for iOS 26 is Bad - 512 Pixels CarPlay Ultra Review - The Closest thing t

Jason joins Stephen and Myke to talk about hard drives, window management, and charts. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback snellworld.com September 10, 2014: A Personal Announcement – Six Colors San Francisco Rat - The Incomparable Mothership #458 - The Incomparable Apple accelerates the roadmap and ratchets its revenue – Six Colors This is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple’s Q3 2025 financial call – Six Colors Upgrade #575: I Love to Accelerate a Roadmap - Relay CCATP #808 — Jason Snell on The Magic Behind the Six Colors Charts - Podfeet Podcasts Building self-updating charts in Numbers – Six Colors Rogue Amoeba - Under the Microscope » Blog Archive » Turn Speech Into Text With Audio Hijack 4.3’s New Transcribe Block Stephen and Jason at Myke's Bachelor Party Mail in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger - 512 Pixels New Mail Message in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger - 512 Pixels 'Macintosh HD' Icon Updated in macOS Tahoe Beta

A bunch of photos have surfaced of the iPhone 17's colors, and the guys debate the merits of orange. Then, they roast each other's macOS Docks. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #807: A Sign of Maturity, with Federico Viticci - Relay Upgrade #574: The Shame Box - Relay Is this really an iPhone 17 Pro spotted in the wild? | The Verge Yes, That Appears to be a Real iPhone 17 Pro | Parker Ortolani Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for stealing iOS secrets | The Verge The iPhone 17 Pro might be oh so orange. | The Verge Leaker shares clearest look yet at all the iPhone 17 dummy units - 9to5Mac Connected #358: Roast my Dock - Relay 🇬🇧 Myke's Dock Blind Ranking AI Logos by How Much they Look Like B-🕳️'s - YouTube Sonos Slack Discord Ulysses Notion Craft Reeder Readwise Reader Todoist <a href="https://timeryapp.com/" target="_blank"

With Beta 4, Liquid Glass is back in a big way, and the guys have feelings about it. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Deflexmobile Specialty License Plates in TN Opportunity Knocks – The Enthusiast The Unicode Blog: 🥳 Say Hello to the New Emoji Coming in Unicode 17.0 This Fall! ✨ Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan - Apple Mac Power Users #728: All About AppleCare - Relay Everything new in iOS 26 beta 4 – 9to5mac Federico's Liquid Glass Examples – Mastodon Federico's Big Thoughts on Liquid Glass – Mastodon

Subtitle: Because Dave SaidJohn Voorhees joins Federico and Myke for The Stephenlympics! What will Stephen be up to a year from now? They make their predictions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback GOV.UK Design System The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here | The Verge Apple’s leaked MagSafe charger is first to support Qi2.2 | The Verge Apple PR Speak vs Tech YouTube! | Linus, MKBHD, Scott the Woz & Snazzy Labs - YouTube The Pleasures of Conversing via Voice Text - MacStories iPhone 17 Pro leak reveals brand new colors that could be coming - 9to5Mac Sonny Dickson on X: "iPhone 17 lens protection cover will match the phone color" / X iPhone 17 colors confirmed! See all of Apple’s 2025 options right here | Macworld iPhone 17 colors corroborated by 'internal document' – here they are – 9to5mac All 15 New iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Colors Revealed in Latest Leak - MacRumors Stephen Hackett | The Relay Wiki | Fandom Analogue’s 4K N64 has been delayed again, but only by a month | The Verge <a href="https://www.youtube.

Samsung has new folding phones, Liquid Glass has a new look, and Apple has a new COO. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Connected #417: He Stole My Barbecue Stuff - RelayThe one where Federico was robbed. Connected #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 - Relay Charge and connect with the USB-C connector on your iPhone - Apple Support Podcast Rewind: Review Season Tools and What’s Up with the Switch 2 Dock? - MacStories Ten Years Indie - 512 Pixels Congratulations Stephen –The Enthusiast Nomad’s minimalist MagSafe wallet has a tracking card built in | The Verge Leather Mag Wallet with Find My Tracking - Black | Horween | NOMAD LOC8 MagSafe Finder Wallet and Stand ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Completes Deal to Buy Jony Ive’s Device Startup - Bloomberg Apple Readies First Upgrade to Vision Pro Headset - Bloomberg Our Setups - MacStories MacStories Setups Update: Fresh Approaches, Wi-Fi Upgrades, and Handhelds - MacSt

Subtitle: Grading the TiccilympicsApple Music is 10 years old, the future of Siri is uncertain, and the A18 Pro may be headed to a Mac. Lastly, the 2024 Ticcilympics are graded. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback San Diego Fireworks 2012, LOUD and up close - YouTube Widgetsmith 7.3 Adds Downloadable Wallpapers and Coordinating Themes Roost V3 - Laptop Stand | Roost Laptop Stand Apple Music celebrates 10 years with the launch of a new global hub for artists - Apple Apple Music launching Replay All Time, revealing your most streamed music ever - 9to5Mac Meta is offering multimillion-dollar pay for AI researchers, but not $100M 'signing bonuses' | TechCrunch Apple Weighs Replacing Siri’s AI, LLMs With Anthropic Claude or OpenAI ChatGPT - Bloomberg CaMeL offers a promising new direction for mitigating prompt injection attacks About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors New MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Spotted in Apple Code - MacRumors Thoughts on a Possible Low-End MacBook Powered by the A18 Pro - 512 Pixels Upgrade #570: The Spite Tier - Relay <

Federico has been experimenting with KVMs, Stephen is fixing macOS between dreams, and Myke finally experienced iOS 26. After those conversations, the guys turn to a list of questions from listeners about WWDC, Apple's app strategy, and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback An iPad Pickle – AppStories Our Setups - MacStories Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch - Sabrent TESmart KVM Interoperability - European Commission TRMNL | The Rickies Rickies API – Rickies.co macOS Tahoe Beta 2 Fixes the Finder Icon - 512 Pixels ATP 644: You Have to Invert — Accidental Tech Podcast Daring Fireball: Sorry, MacOS Tahoe Beta 2 Still Does the Finder Icon Dirty Pushing Tahoe's Finder Icon Even Further - 512 Pixels Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 2 - MacRumors Everything new in iOS 26 developer beta 2 – Apple Insider Here's Everything New in macOS Tahoe Beta 2 - MacRumors Apple tweaks Control Center visibility

This week: Federico interviewed Craig Federighi about the past, present, and future of the iPad. Myke started a blog, and Stephen is hoping for change. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback macOS Tahoe 26 does away with the 'Mickey Mouse glove' cursor - 9to5Mac WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Breaks Decades of Finder History - 512 Pixels Proposal For A New Finder Icon | D. Griffin Jones Stephen's Motorola ROKR E1 – Instagram iOS 26 makes Apple Music Replay fully native inside the app - 9to5Mac Federico Viticci: "Kudos to the Reminders team" - MacStories on Mastodon Design interactive snippets - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer Interview: Craig Federighi Opens Up About iPadOS, Its Multitasking Journey, and the iPad's Essence - MacStories The Enthusiast

Subtitle: Scoring The Rickies (June 2025)The guys learn how their predictions fared, talk about some of the news from WWDC25, and someone gets a trophy. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code CONNECTED Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback WWDC25 - Rickies.net WWDC25 - Rickies.co Introducing Liquid Glass | Apple - YouTube Meet Liquid Glass - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and Liquid Glass: The MacStories Overview - MacStories WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Compatibility, Will Be Last to Support Intel Macs - 512 Pixels WWDC25: The End of the Intel Mac Era - 512 Pixels Apple Intelligence Expands: Onscreen Visual Intelligence, Shortcuts, Third-Party Apps, and More - MacStories Apple Execs Defend Siri Delays, AI Plan and Apple Intelligence | WSJ - YouTube Updates to Apple's On-Device and Server Foundation Language Models - Apple Machine Learning Research visionOS 26: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Introducing the Apple Games app: A personalized home for games - Apple Updates to Appl