Connected
805 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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350: A Setup of Optimism
June 16, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week, Myke, Stephen and Federico gather from across the globe to discuss iPadOS 15 multitasking and some sad Mac news.
349: If Robots Happen, We’ll Need To Readdress This
June 10, 2021 00:15 - 1 hour - 146 MBWWDC 2021 is underway, and picks made last week must be judged. There will be a winner, a loser and probably some changes to the rules of the game.
348: The Rickies (WWDC 2021)
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBWWDC is next week, so the boys have gathered their picks for The Rickies, which are now tracked on some amazing websites. As for the picks themselves ... well, buckle up, because things get passionate.
347: Friendship Ended with Shelf
May 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBMyke (AKA the tvOS Guy) has a review of the new Apple TV remote and Federico has been pontificating about a new iPod touch. Then, with WWDC fast approaching, the Europeans pick a couple more features they want to see Apple announce. Stephen got stuck with the edit.
346: The Hi-Res Society
May 20, 2021 00:15 - 1 hour - 159 MBThe M1 iPad Pro is here, and Federico walks Stephen and Myke through his review and thoughts on the new device. Then, a lecture on high-resolution audio in light of the recent Apple Music news. It's Federico Mania!
345: Why Are the Italians Involved?
May 12, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBFederico is attempting to live that Thunderbolt life as Myke starts reviewing apps. Meanwhile, Stephen is the worst. Then, with WWDC a month away, the guys introduce a new segment.
344: A Chainsaw from Eight Miles Away
May 05, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBThere are some amazing websites on the Internet, but nothing can ease the pain brought by iPad mini rumors. Stephen knows about sound, Myke has a new keychain and Federico has a story to tell about Obsidian.
343: The Jeremies (April 2021)
April 28, 2021 22:30 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBMyke explains what admiration means, then the guys talk about what's new in iOS 14.5 before getting into what's going on at Basecamp. Then in a radical change of gears, Federico has to name some emoji and Stephen surprises the guys with some news.
342: MH AH 👻 😬
April 23, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBApple's Spring Event has come and gone, and now the picks must be graded. Will Stephen remain in power as the Keynote Chairman? Can Myke gain access to both Twitter accounts, or is Federico poised for a comeback?
341: The Rickies (April 2021)
April 14, 2021 23:45 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBApple is holding an event next week, so the guys have gathered their picks and are entering the Battlefield of the Ricky. The Keynote Chairman title is on the line.
340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans
April 07, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBStephen cleans out the Connected inbox, Federico questions the meaning of an idea and Myke checks out a new task manager. Then, a discussion about the ramifications of technology reminding us of painful past events or encounters.
339: The Inbox Is The Spice
March 31, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBAfter an explanation on how feedback is best sent, Federico and Myke discuss their thoughts on TickTick, the (potential) future of the music industry, the announcement of WWDC 2021, and whether Connected listeners prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode.
338: KanBanBanSubHub
March 24, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 97 MBAfter follow-up about feelings, Ticci explains what's going on with links to previously-made Shortcuts and Stephen marks 20 years of OS X. Then, Myke leads a focus group about the future of Apple in the home and the guys all inspect a task manager that has recently popped up on one of their home screens.
337: The Mini Version of Nothing
March 17, 2021 21:45 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBStephen is accused of flip-flopping, while Myke has updated some firmware. Federico has reviewed a new iPad desktop stand and then the three descend into a Round Robin of iPhone features that wouldn't exist if Apple was starting over in 2021.
336: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
March 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBWhat's follow-up and what's a topic? Why has Apple chickened out with a change in iOS 14.5? Who wants a new iPad Pro? How many secrets have been kept between the co-hosts? Is this an annoying way to write a show description?
335: A Shelf is the Perfect Object
March 04, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBMyke tries to get through some iPhone rumors but the others keep joking around about model names. Meanwhile, there's big news for a couple of iOS apps. Stephen needs to deal with the problem brewing in his photos library and Federico goes missing for a brief time.
334: A Wave of Nostalgia Hit Me in the Face
February 24, 2021 21:45 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBThis week, Federico gets what he wants, but also doesn't. Myke tries out Hey, but only kinda. Also, are there new apps anymore?
333: A Stack of Battery Pancakes
February 17, 2021 22:45 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week, Stephen refuses to be pigeonholed, Federico talks about how MagSafe could be used on new accessories and Myke doesn't want to talk about folding iPhones, but then does. Also on the list of topics: failing Apple watches, #GreenGate and blankets.
332: Pretending — Once Again — to be John Voorhees
February 10, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBEveryone's a real Federico, but only Stephen could disrupt the show document in such a profoundly useless way. Myke takes on the form of those around him. Topics include MacBook Pro batteries, Spotify and Siri getting cozy, the iPhone 12 mini and more.
331: Honey, Did You Put Kickstands on my Yoga Mat?
February 03, 2021 22:30 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThis week, the guys review CARROT Weather 5, dream up new health devices for Apple to make and dive into the new iOS 14.5 beta. Also: Myke won't wear an anklet, Federico has words for certain drivers and Stephen files feedback about the Reminders app.
330: You Can’t Eat an App
January 27, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis week, Myke has a theory, Stephen has a crush and Federico has opinions on olives. Also: a discussion about Tweetbot 6 and what makes app subscriptions worth it.
329: The Smell of Broken Glass
January 20, 2021 21:45 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis week, the guys plan the WWDC Olympics, talk about what's inside the AirPods Max and what the future of the Mac Pro may look like. Lastly, a report about folding iPhones is considered.
328: Sir, I Believe That’s Not Your Suitcase
January 13, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBThis week, the guys gather to discuss Apple's new Racial Equity and Justice Initiatives, some things at CES that caught their eyes and how they feel about the Apple Watch.
327: The Rickies (Early 2021)
January 07, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB2020 is over. Products have been released, notches have been measured and an Annual Chairman has been named. As if that wasn't enough, the 2021 Rickies have been etched into a Google Doc for all time.
326: 2020 Year in Review: Not an Ideal Situation
December 30, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week, the guys walk down memory lane, re-visiting the top tech stories of 2020. It was ... quite the year.
325: You Can't Mail a Rock
December 16, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBThe AirPods Max have arrived in Memphis, London and Rome, so the guys give their impressions of Apple's newest product after talking about iOS 14.3, the post office and more.
324: 🚫 CLASSIFIED 🚫
December 09, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 93 MBThis week, Stephen cleans out the follow-up folder, while Myke is reading Tumblr. Magnets, feelings and breathing are all discussed. Then, Federico dives into the AirPods Max announcement.
323: Artisanal Software Updates
December 02, 2020 23:15 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThis week, Apple is handing out awards, Federico has a new iPhone charger on the way, Myke meant to try an app and Stephen tried reinstalling macOS. Oh, and Salesforce bought Slack.
322: [email protected]
November 25, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBThere's a lot of follow-up this week, then conversations about company retreats, Mac OS 9, password management, MagSafe and the Mac App Store. Then, Federico talks through his new email system. Myke and Stephen have feelings about it.
321: Friendship Ended with Myke
November 19, 2020 00:30 - 2 hours - 121 MBIt's a busy week on Connected. Stephen and Myke talk about their HomePod minis and M1 Macs, and Federico explains what's going on with iOS 14.3 and App Store revenue changes. Merri Hackett joins Federico and Myke to talk about her experience with the iPhone 12 mini, and they decide they'd rather Stephen just didn't come back. And Myke finally reviews tvOS 14.
320: Actually Quite Precedented
November 11, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBApple has announced the first batch of Macs running on its own silicon, so the boys are judging yet another set of Rickies. Will Federico's dual-title fall? Will Myke get his Ricky? Did Stephen make a mistake having six Flexies?
319: The Rickies (November 2020)
November 04, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBStephen returns to his co-hosts to hold the third Apple Event Rickies in as many months. (If there's not Mac news next week, everyone is in trouble.)
318: Come On Fe, It's a Qi
October 28, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 151 MBStephen is not here this week, but that doesn't stop the Europeans from discussing headphones, wireless charging, new app updates, and the iPhone 12 Pro.
317: Captain Flip Flop
October 21, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBReviews have landed for the iPhone 12 and iPad Air. The trio talk through the coverage, including Federico's iPad Air article. Also: Stephen asks for help with a problem, and Myke is very excited about how gold phones are made.
316: I Overspeakered Myself
October 14, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 150 MBThe dust is settling from Apple's iPhone 12 event and out of the haze steps a Keynote Chairman. Also discussed: MagSafe's return and trustworthy friends.
315: The Rickies (October 2020)
October 07, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBIn the blink of an eye, another round of Rickies is here, this time for Apple's October event.
314: The Jeremies (Fall 2020)
September 30, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBApple is on the verge of releasing new emoji, so it is time for Federico to try to guess their names.
313: Trojan Horse in My Phone
September 23, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 106 MBFederico is using Base64 to make wallpapers, Myke's iPad mini is out of space and Stephen is upset about Apple's new GMT watch face. Also discussed: what iOS 14 is doing to our home screens and what others are doing with widgets.
312: How September It Would Be
September 16, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBThe Rickies and Flexies have been judged. There is a winner and a loser. A donation has been made. What's inside an avocado has been discovered. That, and a lot more this week as the guys unpack Apple's September 15th event.
311: The Rickies (September 2020)
September 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBApple has announced an event for next week, so the guys deleted everything in their show planning document to make room for their Picks, Rickies and Flexies. Also: Federico has reached acceptance, Stephen's plumbing is fixed and Myke has trouble remembering a quote.
310: Drop of Water in a Desert
September 01, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBSeptember is here, and with it, a new avalanche of Apple rumors. The guys talk about the iPhone 12, new iPads and over-ear headphones. Then, an in-depth conversation about iOS 14's release date and what the future could bring to the Apple Watch.
309: A Honeycomb of Circuits and Coils
August 26, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 124 MBApple and Epic continue to fight; we continue to have opinions. Wireless chargers continue to be released, but Apple doesn't have an option. iOS betas are appearing at an increasing rate, and Federico has anxiety.
308: Wocka Wocka; dingdingdingding
August 19, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBBeats is being slowly absorbed by Apple Music, iOS 14 Beta 5 is here and Apple's battle with Epic keeps heating up. Also: Stephen edited something very special and Myke is glad to never talk about Greengate ever again.
307: You Better Get Ready to Groove
August 12, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThis week, Federico talks about watchOS 7 and Stephen takes the group down a trip of old Apple press releases, causing Myke to be relieved about his Apple Newsroom reading habits. Also: a pre-announcement and some peer-pressure about a purchase.
306: Big Shoes to Phil
August 05, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBIt's been a busy start to August: Myke has LEGO on the way, Phil Schiller has a new job, the 27-inch iMac has been refreshed, and there are details out about third-party mail and browser apps being able to be set as default. The guys also talk through the new betas and their possible future Mac setups.
305: We Should be Doing the Questioning
July 29, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThis week, Tim Cook is answering to Congress about Apple's App Store policies, and the guys break down his opening statement before getting into what the rest of the year could look like in terms of new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and even Apple TV hardware.
Connected 305: We Should be Doing the Questioning
July 29, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThis week, Tim Cook is answering to Congress about Apple's App Store policies, and the guys break down his opening statement before getting into what the rest of the year could look like in terms of new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and even Apple TV hardware.
304: Some Wind is Coming
July 23, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBStephen is bad at designing polls, Federico has some concerns over the latest iOS 14 betas and apparently Myke likes F1.
Connected 304: Some Wind is Coming
July 23, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBStephen is bad at designing polls, Federico has some concerns over the latest iOS 14 betas and apparently Myke likes F1.
303: Computer Pictures Photo Album
July 15, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 79 MBFederico is back from the beach with thoughts about iOS 14's App Library, Stephen has way too many albums in Photos and Myke is going to order some LEGO. All of this is overshadowed by some important news about the show.