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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Federico Viticci

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Myke Hurley

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    Latest Episodes

    #282: Three HomePods Too Late

    February 19th, 2020 · 94 minutes

    Stephen shares a prepared statement. Myke suggests some games and Federico envisions a March iPad Pro event. Also: more Qi chargers have come on the market and a discussion about the HomePod's future.

    #281: Oligarch Modder Community

    February 12th, 2020 · 89 minutes

    Stephen and Myke launch new careers as iPhone designers and Federico keeps refreshing Apple Music. Also: Swift Playgrounds on the Mac, Apple News+ and a few things we are currently enjoying.

    #280: Peanut Butterpeanut Butterpeanut Butter

    February 5th, 2020 · 90 minutes

    This week, most of the show document got shredded as a bunch of breaking news took place during recording. iOS 13.4 is bringing a bunch of changes, Mac Catalyst could become more useful and universal apps are coming to the Mac.

    #279: Like, Zero Bubbles

    January 29th, 2020 · 108 minutes

    This week, the gang reflects on the iPad 10th's birthday, complains about Google AMP and then reviews Fantastical 3.

    #278: Honey for my Ears

    January 22nd, 2020 · 92 minutes

    This week, Phillr gets an update, iCloud encryption is in the news and Federico shows off his home screens. Also: rumors of a new Smart Keyboard, the possibility of Apple making its own podcasts and a bunch of creepy — yet soothing — whispering.

    #277: Good Luck Not Waking up the Entire Building

    January 15th, 2020 · 80 minutes

    After working out what the award should be for the two Chairman spots, the boys ponder the future of the iPad Pro's accessories and the holes on the back of the rack-mounted Mac Pro. Then, Myke provides a tour of CES.

    #276: Symbiosis, Osmosis, Whatever

    January 8th, 2020 · 99 minutes

    The boys kick off 2020 with a lot of follow-up including clarifying what being a Chairman means, a challenge for the Upgradies and a debate about the iPad Air, then conversations about LaunchCuts and Twitter's iPad app.

    #275: The Rickies (Early 2020)

    January 1st, 2020 · 95 minutes

    Federico, Myke and Stephen review their predictions for 2019 and a new Chairman is named before everyone makes their choices for 2020, including the Risky Picks. Also, one of them gets a very special delivery during the show.

    #274: 2019 in Review: The Date of November Came in September

    December 18th, 2019 · 112 minutes

    2019 was a wild year, complete with the death of AirPower, the announcement of iPadOS, the release of the iPhone 11 and the return of the Mac Pro. This week, Stephen, Federico and Myke revisit the headlines that made this year so hectic.

    #273: Come on, Guys, Let’s Go to the Station

    December 11th, 2019 · 95 minutes

    Stephen and Myke are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the new Mac Pro, then Federico reflects on the 5th anniversary of Shortcuts.