Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.
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.
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#594: Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In
March 12th, 2026 · 69 minutes
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.
#593: John Ternus Was Deployed Tactically
March 5th, 2026 · 78 minutes
Apple has released an avalanche of new and updated products, and the guys come up for air to judge their predictions.
#592: The Rickies (March 2026)
February 26th, 2026 · 66 minutes
Apple is hosting a mysterious media experience next week, and in anticipation of new products, Stephen, Myke, and Federico make predictions about what is coming.
#591: Find Your Lost Stephen
February 19th, 2026 · 77 minutes
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.
#590: Nooooo (Marked as Resolved)
February 12th, 2026 · 67 minutes
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.
#589: We Are Men of Each Other
February 5th, 2026 · 64 minutes
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.
#588: DO NOT Put an AirTag on a Lobster
January 29th, 2026 · 64 minutes
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.
#587: We're All Confused
January 22nd, 2026 · 79 minutes
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.
#586: Dashboard Confessions
January 15th, 2026 · 75 minutes
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.
#585: The Rickies (January 2026)
January 8th, 2026 · 93 minutes
The guys grade their predictions made way back in January 2025, then make new ones for 2026.