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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    Latest Episodes

    #515: "Endpoints"

    August 21st, 2024 · 100 minutes

    It's a busy week on the show. The guys cover some iPhone rumors, changes at Apple Podcasts, the announcement of Monument Valley 3, and iOS 18's final days in beta, all before discussing the idea of the "Apple cult" starting to fade.

    #514: Rusty on the Inside

    August 14th, 2024 · 116 minutes

    This week, Google unveiled the Pixel 9 line, Apple turned its eye toward Patreon, and many anniversaries arrived.

    #513: I'm The TipKit Now

    August 7th, 2024 · 97 minutes

    Federico is back from the beach and has some concerns about changes in iOS 18. Myke isn't too broken up about the SuperDrive's demise, and Stephen is still working hard on Performa Month. Also, Mozilla may be in trouble.

    #512: The Simple Solution to Traffic

    July 31st, 2024 · 83 minutes

    Myke has started a gate, Stephen has launched a new series, and John returns with questions about betas. The guys also share their early impressions of Apple Intelligence.

    #511: A Potentially Warm Take

    July 17th, 2024 · 95 minutes

    This week, the guys celebrate the release of a new HomePod mini and the Public Betas, then talk about the new versions of UTM, Delta, and Overcast.

    #510: The Ticcilympics (2024)

    July 10th, 2024 · 80 minutes

    John Voorhees joins Stephen and Myke to discuss the origins of Bluetooth, Phil Schiller's new/old job, and the possibilities of a new HomePod. Then, they play a BRAND NEW game from the creators of The Rickies, The Annies, the Jeremies, and others.

    #509: Get Good

    July 3rd, 2024 · 99 minutes

    Federico and Myke discuss MacStories’ open letter on AI, explore their feelings on how AI could impact the future of creativity, and delve into the idea of "Context, Consent, and Control."

    #508: Six or Seven Websites

    June 26th, 2024 · 87 minutes

    After follow-up topics ranging from iPhone cases to apps for some very specific use cases, Stephen, Myke, and Federico discuss some of the changes in this week's beta OSes, recent DMA news, Apple's Beats strategy, and more.

    #507: $10,495

    June 19th, 2024 · 99 minutes

    Federico is not on the show this week, so in his honor, Stephen reviews some headphones, and Myke returns to the multi-pad lifestyle. The guys also take a quiz to pick our their next Macs.

    #506: The Sun Did Not Shine in Favor of Me

    June 14th, 2024 · 107 minutes

    WWDC24 a wrapped up, and the guys gather to score their picks and share some feelings about this week's Apple news.