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Connected

810 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 567 ratings

Connected 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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Episodes

Connected 255: Addicted to the Thrill of Cyber Crime

August 07, 2019 20:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Federico is just a pile of recurring automations now, so Myke and Stephen discuss the rollout of Apple Card and the macOS bounty program, before a dive into FileMaker's history and recent rebranding and a discussion of moving on from the Apple Watch.

255: Addicted to the Thrill of Cyber Crime

August 07, 2019 20:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Federico is just a pile of recurring automations now, so Myke and Stephen discuss the rollout of Apple Card and the macOS bounty program, before a dive into FileMaker's history and recent rebranding and a discussion of moving on from the Apple Watch.

Connected 254: Hot Salt

July 31, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Stephen is back from repairing Macs and ruined the intro. Federico explains what's going on with iOS 13 Beta 5, and Myke is excited about the second coming of the Galaxy Fold. Then, the guys discuss Apple's Q3 results.

254: Hot Salt

July 31, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Stephen is back from repairing Macs and ruined the intro. Federico explains what's going on with iOS 13 Beta 5, and Myke is excited about the second coming of the Galaxy Fold. Then, the guys discuss Apple's Q3 results.

253: Jeff Would Absolutely Destroy Me

July 24, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Federico and Myke are interested in expanding their smart home devices, wondering if Apple will buy a chunk of Intel, and considering the possible new features of the iPhone 11.

Connected 253: Jeff Would Absolutely Destroy Me

July 24, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Federico and Myke are interested in expanding their smart home devices, wondering if Apple will buy a chunk of Intel, and considering the possible new features of the iPhone 11.

Connected 252: Full Oracle Mode

July 17, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

Federico has concerns about dummy units of the next iPhone. Stephen is troubled by the icon used for Software Update in macOS. Both of them receive a visit from a mystic being named Myke. Oh, and it's World Emoji Day!

252: Full Oracle Mode

July 17, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

Federico has concerns about dummy units of the next iPhone. Stephen is troubled by the icon used for Software Update in macOS. Both of them receive a visit from a mystic being named Myke. Oh, and it's World Emoji Day!

Connected 251: The Worrier Warrior

July 10, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Myke has a story about the beach, Federico has a plan for NFC stickers, and Stephen has some thoughts on this week's MacBook news.

251: The Worrier Warrior

July 10, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Myke has a story about the beach, Federico has a plan for NFC stickers, and Stephen has some thoughts on this week's MacBook news.

Connected 250: Tonight Will Be in the Future

July 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Federico reminds everyone that it's okay to not have strong feelings about Jony Ive leaving Apple, while Stephen feels tempted by iOS 13. Meanwhile, Eddy Cue talks about rumors of Tim Cook meddling with Apple TV+ scripts and Project Catalyst continues to make news.

250: Tonight Will Be in the Future

July 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Federico reminds everyone that it's okay to not have strong feelings about Jony Ive leaving Apple, while Stephen feels tempted by iOS 13. Meanwhile, Eddy Cue talks about rumors of Tim Cook meddling with Apple TV+ scripts and Project Catalyst continues to make news.

249: Federighi Snapped His Fingers

June 26, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

Myke resumes his role as the tvOS guy and Federico's Memoji have all been killed. Apple's Public Betas have arrived, as have new rumors of a future small iPhone. Stephen preaches the good news of Carbon.

Connected 249: Federighi Snapped His Fingers

June 26, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

Myke resumes his role as the tvOS guy and Federico's Memoji have all been killed. Apple's Public Betas have arrived, as have new rumors of a future small iPhone. Stephen preaches the good news of Carbon.

Connected 248: There Will Be Consequences

June 19, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

Federico and Stephen are joined by David Sparks to talk about the state of Apple's current betas, the updated Files and Shortcuts apps and the ever-growing system of rules that form Connected's drafts.

248: There Will Be Consequences

June 19, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

Federico and Stephen are joined by David Sparks to talk about the state of Apple's current betas, the updated Files and Shortcuts apps and the ever-growing system of rules that form Connected's drafts.

Connected 247: You Never Want the Egg

June 12, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

With the dust settling from WWDC, the boys go through Apple’s major platforms and talk about what they are excited about seeing in these releases.

247: You Never Want the Egg

June 12, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

With the dust settling from WWDC, the boys go through Apple’s major platforms and talk about what they are excited about seeing in these releases.

Connected 246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash

June 06, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB

Live from WWDC in San Jose, Federico, Myke and Stephen review their WWDC predications and prizes are awarded after an intervention. Then, iPadOS, Shortcuts and the Mac Pro are discussed before Federico's surprise is unveiled for the world to see.

246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash

June 06, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB

Live from WWDC in San Jose, Federico, Myke and Stephen review their WWDC predictions and prizes are awarded after an intervention. Then, iPadOS, Shortcuts and the Mac Pro are discussed before Federico's surprise is unveiled for the world to see.

245: Totes Ricky

May 28, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

With less than a week to the WWDC keynote, the guys make their predictions.

Connected 245: Totes Ricky

May 28, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

With less than a week to the WWDC keynote, the guys make their predictions.

Connected 244: This is Not Propaganda

May 22, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Myke keeps dropping his phone, Apple keeps releasing new MacBook Pros for Stephen to talk about, and Federico has published a magnum opus on the state of the iPad and iOS 12.

244: This is Not Propaganda

May 22, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Myke keeps dropping his phone, Apple keeps releasing new MacBook Pros for Stephen to talk about, and Federico has published a magnum opus on the state of the iPad and iOS 12.

Connected 243: I Win Money Because It's Green

May 15, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

This week, Federico floats a conspiracy about iTunes, the crew check in on their 2019 predictions, and Myke makes a huge promise before Stephen shares about his Pixel 3a.

243: I Win Money Because It's Green

May 15, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

This week, Federico floats a conspiracy about iTunes, the crew check in on their 2019 predictions, and Myke makes a huge promise before Stephen shares about his Pixel 3a.

Connected 242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism

May 08, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Warren Buffett and Tim Cook star in a new iPhone game, Stephen and Myke tried the official Twitter app for a week and Federico is exporting his notes. Elsewhere, Mark Gurman has reported on iOS 13 and new versions of macOS and watchOS.

242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism

May 08, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Warren Buffett and Tim Cook star in a new iPhone game, Stephen and Myke tried the official Twitter app for a week and Federico is exporting his notes. Elsewhere, Mark Gurman has reported on iOS 13 and new versions of macOS and watchOS.

241: 123 Twitter Client Doesn't Work

May 01, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Stephen returns order to the podcast after two weeks away, Myke reads some Hex color codes and Federico turns on his hype machine.

Connected 241: 123 Twitter Client Doesn't Work

May 01, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Stephen returns order to the podcast after two weeks away, Myke reads some Hex color codes and Federico turns on his hype machine.

Connected 240: I Got No Time for Automator

April 24, 2019 19:45 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

The European duo covers the latest in iPad keyboards (and DIY kickstands) before they consider the future of Mac automation and Shortcuts. At the end, Myke is sad about folding phones.

240: I Got No Time for Automator

April 24, 2019 19:45 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

The European duo covers the latest in iPad keyboards (and DIY kickstands) before they consider the future of Mac automation and Shortcuts. At the end, Myke is sad about folding phones.

Connected 239: Pizza Trousers

April 17, 2019 19:45 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

This week, in the absence of adult supervision, Myke and Federico discuss their new favorite time zone app and consider some recent iOS 13 rumors before Ticci talks about what arrived in his mailbox.

239: Pizza Trousers

April 17, 2019 19:45 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

This week, in the absence of adult supervision, Myke and Federico discuss their new favorite time zone app and consider some recent iOS 13 rumors before Ticci talks about what arrived in his mailbox.

Connected 238: Weird Plex, But Okay

April 10, 2019 20:15 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

Federico has discovered something terrible about his childhood, Stephen had an accident and Myke wants a new TV. After all of that is taken care of, the trio talk about a new iPad case that uses the Magic Keyboard and using macOS as an iPad app.

238: Weird Plex, But Okay

April 10, 2019 20:15 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

Federico has discovered something terrible about his childhood, Stephen had an accident and Myke wants a new TV. After all of that is taken care of, the trio talk about a new iPad case that uses the Magic Keyboard and using macOS as an iPad app.

Connected 237: All the Different Flavors of iCloud

April 03, 2019 20:15 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

AirPower is dead, Powerbeats Pro are here, Federico is having a good week on Twitter and iCloud Drive deserves some attention from Apple.

237: All the Different Flavors of iCloud

April 03, 2019 20:15 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

AirPower is dead, Powerbeats Pro are here, Federico is having a good week on Twitter and iCloud Drive deserves some attention from Apple.

Connected 236: Rosencrantz Says

March 27, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

After announcing tickets for their live WWDC show and judging their predictions for Apple's media event and breaking a score between Stephen and Myke, the guys share their impressions of the new AirPods, Apple News+ and more.

236: Rosencrantz Says

March 27, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

After announcing tickets for their live WWDC show and judging their predictions for Apple's media event and breaking a score between Stephen and Myke, the guys share their impressions of the new AirPods, Apple News+ and more.

Connected 235: Stephen’s Hellish Nightmare of Dates

March 19, 2019 16:45 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

The boys take some time to mark National Ravioli Day, then dive into Apple's new iPads and iMacs before making predictions for the company's upcoming media event.

235: Stephen’s Hellish Nightmare of Dates

March 19, 2019 16:45 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

The boys take some time to mark National Ravioli Day, then dive into Apple's new iPads and iMacs before making predictions for the company's upcoming media event.

Connected 234: Photo Manage Spotify Out of Existence

March 13, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

Stephen introduces his co-hosts to a groundbreaking iPad drawing application, Federico starts a new mini-series and Myke buries the lede concerning Spotify.

234: Photo Manage Spotify Out of Existence

March 13, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

Stephen introduces his co-hosts to a groundbreaking iPad drawing application, Federico starts a new mini-series and Myke buries the lede concerning Spotify.

233: AirDrop the Bass

March 06, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Federico talks about the new MacStories Shortcuts Archive and the guys check in with iOS 12 halfway through its lifecycle.

Connected 233: AirDrop the Bass

March 06, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Federico talks about the new MacStories Shortcuts Archive and the guys check in with iOS 12 halfway through its lifecycle.

Connected 232: The Unique Blend of Tattoos and Automation

February 27, 2019 20:15 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

After skipping follow-up, Myke and Federico try to explain the new USB branding, discuss fingerprint sensors and the merits of Evernote in 2019, and wish for apps that don’t exist (but should).

232: The Unique Blend of Tattoos and Automation

February 27, 2019 20:15 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

After skipping follow-up, Myke and Federico try to explain the new USB branding, discuss fingerprint sensors and the merits of Evernote in 2019, and wish for apps that don’t exist (but should).

Connected 231: Dozens of Invisible Footnotes

February 20, 2019 21:15 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

The boys dive into a sea of rumors after Federico explores San Jose's municipal websites, Myke gives everyone a gift and Stephen returns from a journey.

231: Dozens of Invisible Footnotes

February 20, 2019 21:15 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

The boys dive into a sea of rumors after Federico explores San Jose's municipal websites, Myke gives everyone a gift and Stephen returns from a journey.

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