Connected
802 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 567 ratingsConnected 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.
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497: Put 'em on a Fish
April 10, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBMyke has a friend, Federico is dreaming of emulation, and Stephen got stuck in traffic. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback The Sad Story of the Centris – 512 Pixels iPadOS 1...
496: I Tried to Put My Finger in Myke's Mouth
April 03, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWhile waiting for new iPads and Apple's AI efforts to materialize, Stephen, Myke, and Federico have been changed by spatial Personas. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 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 to Launch New iPad Pro and iPad Air Models in May - Ma...
495: The Boy Who Cried iPad
March 27, 2024 21:45 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBFederico keeps refreshing Apple Newsroom, Myke is ready to federate, and Stephen goes down quite the rabbit hole. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback ...
494: Esse Tiere
March 20, 2024 21:45 - 1 hour - 113 MBMyke surprises his co-hosts, Federico finished the alphabet, and Stephen thought he had an exciting project on his hands. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Password: Hassle-free security for everyone. Get 2 weeks free. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Links and Show Notes:...
493: Ends in Potify
March 13, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis week, the guys cover what's new in Apple's DMA response and make some picks about what could come next. Then, they provide updates on their Apple Vision Pro experiences. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and S...
492: What is the But For?
March 06, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBFederico cut a MacBook Air in half and joined it to an iPad with magnets and software. Myke and Stephen have questions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ShipStation: Make this year your most profitable yet. Get a FREE 60-day trial. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using co...
491: Improper Work Attire
February 28, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBMyke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. 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. ...
490: Ivy League Ferret
February 21, 2024 21:45 - 1 hour - 88 MBSubtitle: The Most Pleasurable Podcast Stephen, Myke, and Federico explore Apple's ongoing AI efforts, talk about recent iPhone reports and iPad rumors, and share their thoughts on the annual Six Colors Report Card. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Boar...
489: The Birds Chirp in the Black Void
February 16, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBFederico, Stephen and Myke bring some weird Friday energy to the show and discuss the possibilities of a KitchenPod, some early favorite visionOS apps, and a couple of unusual iPhone cases. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads...
488: hot guy, incredible actor, hot dude
February 07, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBSubtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro Impressions Apple Vision Pro is here, and this week, Myke and Stephen share their initial impressions while Federico keeps refreshing the tracking information on his order. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ShipStation: Make this year your most profitable yet. Get a FREE 60-day trial. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent perfor...
487: Mr. Fake John Voorhees Goes to Europe
January 30, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBSubtitle: The Jeremies (February 2024) Initial Apple Vision Pro reviews are out, as is the list of new emoji coming in iOS 17.4. Both are discussed, as are Apple's proposed changes to meet the requirements outlined in the DMA. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Presh...
486: Elden Widge
January 24, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBThis week, the guys celebrate the Mac’s 40th birthday, talk about the Vision Pro pre-order process and go over what's new in Sonoma 14.3 and iOS 17.3. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, p...
485: A Mobile Hamburger Menu Three Feet Wide
January 17, 2024 21:45 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBVision Pro pre-orders are just a few days away, and the guys have very different plans to get their hands on the product. In the meantime, Federico is getting weird, Myke is getting worked up and Stephen is busy helping his fellow content creators. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food...
484: The Rickies (January 2024)
January 10, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBSubtitle: Federico Viticci Will Buy a Mac Pro The guys review and grade their 2023 Annual Picks, then move on to make predictions for 2024. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. ShipStation: Make this year your most profitable yet. Get a FREE 30-day trial. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple Vision Pro availabl...
483: Send John Your Face
January 03, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBFederico is stuck in 2023, so Stephen and Myke discuss another dead AirPod Pro, even-bigger iPhones and what 2024 could bring. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. ...
482: Pivot to a Magician
December 27, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBSubtitle: The Pickies (2024) The boys are back with their annual predictions for 2024! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2023 champion to be crowned. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Guest Starring: James Thomson an...
481: The 2023 Annies
December 20, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 109 MBSubtitle: ISO 69420 The guys revisit the biggest stories of 2023, ranking each month according to the good and bad that each one brought. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: MasterClass: Give one annual Membership and get one free. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Upgrade #491: The 2023 Upgradie...
480: Bichael Gurley
December 13, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBOTJ joins Federico and Stephen to talk about Threads joining the fediverse, recent and future software updates, how to use nets correctly and the winners of this year's MacStories Selects awards. 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. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite...
479: Do You Have a SCUBA-Diving Dog?
December 06, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBSubtitle: What Even Is an App? Federico and Myke discuss some important follow up regarding trees and pools, before covering an iMessage on Android workaround, AI tools for work and content creation, and a Ticci hardware corner. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Notion: Do your most efficien...
478: Not So Bankrupt Anymore
November 29, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBMyke is on vacation, so Morning Stephen™️ and Federico work to clear out the show's Feedback inbox. They talk about Christmas trees, how nets work, potentially sketchy iPad keyboards and more. 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 Write A Haiku Frederico Christmas Trees (@fredericochristmastree...
477: OS X Mountain Linen
November 22, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBMyke, Federico and Stephen answer listener questions and mostly avoid talking about OpenAI. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: MasterClass: Give one annual Membership and get one free. Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Guest Starring: Merri Hackett Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, p...
476: Back in the Scuttlebutt
November 15, 2023 23:30 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBIt's only November, but rumors about Apple's 2024 are already swirling. This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen talk about possible iPads and iOS 18 features, then ponder the meaning of the Humane AI Pin. 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. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download N...
475: Roasting Our Past Selves
November 08, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBSubtitle: 2014 Was a Different Time This week: an intermittent Reminders bug, new Macs (of certain sizes, at least), old home screens and a request. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $9/month. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi discuss the...
474: Redesigned Into a Butterfly
November 01, 2023 21:30 - 58 minutes - 67.9 MBApple's spooky October event has come and gone, so the guys sort through the wreckage of their picks and talk about the M3 and new Macs. Jason had to step in. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Ind...
473: The Rickies (October 2023)
October 25, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBSubtitle: I Can be Your Federico for a Night Boo! Apple has announced an event for the October 30. After 24 hours of scrambling, Myke, Federico and Stephen have put together a set of Picks and Flexies that may or may not be all that scary. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: MasterClass: Get unlimited access to EVERY Class and get 15% off an annual membership. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldw...
472: It's Fun to Imagine with Stephen
October 18, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBSubtitle: Myke Can't Hold Us Down After some follow-up, Federico and Stephen discuss the possibility of folding iPads, less expensive Apple headsets and what accessories the company should revisit. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite...
471: Nightcore Titanium
October 11, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBSubtitle: (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) It's October, and Myke brings two mysteries to the show to enhance the spooky vibes. In other news, Federico is slipping into the future with the XREAL Air glasses and Stephen is keeping an eye on Spotify. 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. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. G...
470: Senior Vice President of Worldwide Nibbing
October 04, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBStephen puts his Mac collection on the line for the kids, Myke has things to say about tvOS 17 and Federico asks the guys which Apple executive they would like to take over for... via an unusual method.
469: Stephen... Stephen... Buy Me...
September 28, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 75 MBA secret computer was discovered at Stephen's house. Myke is loving the Apple Watch Ultra and Federico is pushing buttons with Shortcuts.
468: I Love Clock
September 19, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBFederico's iOS and iPadOS 17 review is out. The guys talk through it this week before Myke puts Stephen on blast for his Mac setup.
467: The Natural Boys
September 13, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBMyke, Federico and Stephen grade their picks for Apple's Wonderlust event and talk about the iPhone 15 line, the new Apple Watches and more.
466: The Rickies (September 2023)
September 06, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBApple's "Wonderlust" event is next week, so Federico and Myke have prepared to challenge Stephen, their reigning Keynote Chairman.
465: "I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor"
August 30, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBWith 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.
464: I Got Myself Some Thermal Paste
August 22, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBMyke is outraged about geography. Federico does some troubling math. Then the guys talk about Ticci's recent computing crisis and some upcoming games.
463: GOD SAVE THE KING, BABY
August 16, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBTo celebrate Relay FM's 9th birthday, Myke and Stephen host a feelings podcast.
462: GET, OPEN, UPDATE
August 09, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBStephen and Myke talk about brown technology, review Casey's new app Callsheet and more before Stephen audits Myke's Mac setups.
461: Strong Neck Era
August 02, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBCan 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.
460: Never Skip Neck Day
July 26, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBAfter 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.
459: A Train You're Never Getting Off
July 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBStephen 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.
458: A High Speed Train Goes Past
July 13, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBThe 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.
457: Ricky Connectedson
July 05, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBAs we all inch toward a USB-C future, Stephen takes time to look back, quizzing Federico and Myke on 12 terms Apple has trademarked.
456: The Dice Are Coming at You
June 28, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 93 MBFederico, 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.
455: I’ve Been Banned from Aroma360
June 21, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 115 MBAfter 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.
454: Pipe It In
June 14, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBStephen 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.
453: By the Meat of Your Teeth
June 07, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBFor 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.
452: The Rickies (WWDC 2023)
May 31, 2023 23:30 - 1 hour - 87 MBWWDC23 is just a few days away, so Myke, Federico and Stephen have made their predictions for what Apple will — and won't — announce.
451: A Bath in the Genius Tub
May 24, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBAn 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.
450: The Bluetooth Nature of it All
May 17, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThe 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.
449: Optimize the Content Factory Inside of You
May 10, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBApple 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.
448: I'm in Figma
May 03, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBThis 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.