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Maccast 2013.06.07 - WW We'll See… (part 2)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:46:20 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 447. With Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference kicking off soon there are lots of folks speculating on what stuff they will announce. But that's about Apple, what about us? What do we care about? What do we think Apple should announce? This is part two where I ask a bunch a smart Mac podcasters exactly what they think and we share some of your comments on what would you announce at this years WWDC.

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- The Mac Roundtable

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- Apple Context Machine
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Maccast 2013.06.04 - WW We'll See… (part 1)

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:32:49 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 446. With Apple's World Wide Developer's Conference kicking off soon there are lots of folks speculating on what stuff they will announce. But that's about Apple, what about us? What do we care about? What do we think Apple should announce? In this episode (and the next one) I'll ask a bunch a smart Mac podcasters exactly that. If you were in charge what would you announce at this years WWDC?

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Peter Cohen
- iMore
- The Loop
- Angry Mac Bastards

Bart Buschotts
- International Mac Podcast
- The Mac Roundtable
- BartBusschots.ie

Katie Floyd
- Mac Power Users
- The Mac Roundtable
- KatieFloyd.me

David Sparks
- Mac Power Users
- The Mac Roundtable
- MacSparky.com

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Maccast 2013.05.30

Thu, 30 May 2013 21:17:47 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 445. Cook at the D11 Conference. US Mac will be made in Texas. iPad sales lower in Q2. Will WWDC bring update MacBooks? Ive OS: less color more flat. Low cost iPhone colorful, but which colors? New low-end iPod Touch. Rumors on the rampage. Bring out the crazies. Re-mounting drives on wake from sleep. Use Terminal to find open files. Can't dictate? Quit your apps. Let Siri "Roll the dice". Where to get Maccast show notes.

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Maccast 2013.05.20

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:21:59 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 445. Skipping stalling iRadio deal? Apple ID signed trojan surfaces. Possible new Macbook Airs at WWDC. iTunes updated to 11.0.3, not minor. Suppliers ready for iPad updates? Over 50 Billion App Store apps downloded. iWatch project still moving along. Apple Retail customers provide profits. Creative Cloud follow-up and FAQs. Quick update on SSD boot times. What's the deal with iWork Updates? Moving "Home Movies" in iTunes. Using multiple monitors on your Mac.

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Maccast 2013.05.15

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:06 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 444. Subscription based AppleCare? Some interesting iPhone reports. AT&T is now offering iPhone 5 in the US. Ups and downs at Pegatron. Streaming "iRadio" service stalled. Your iPad could kill you. iPhone 5S. Image editing alternatives to Photoshop. iMovie adding double frames. Fix for slow SSD boot times. Removing software.

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Maccast 2013.05.07

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:18:08 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 443. More Flash storage options for iMacs. Debate over Apple OS delays. Small iOS update for iPhone 5. Low-cost iPhone, not so low? Google Glass SMS and Map support coming for iOS owners. Will iPad mini see a Retina display this year? Clarification on tablet shipment numbers. More accurate Apple Maps. Be careful upgrading Transporter drives. Troubleshooting iOS Wi-Fi issues. Quickly dismiss banner notifications.

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Maccast 2013.05.01

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:06:17 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 442. Apple's latest quarterly results. iPhone 5 Retina screen has met it's match. WWDC the hottest ticket in tech. Macbook's share growing, more coming. What's coming in iOS 7 and OS X 10.9? iPad competition rising. iTunes tops in Video on Demand. Odd bug truncates iMessages. Other tips on Finder column widths. Keeping RAW out of Photostream. Unmounting drives before disconnecting.

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Maccast 2013.04.22

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:31:31 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 441. Continued iPhone 5-next speculation. More speculation on next gen iPad. Are iOS device sales dropping rapidly? Apple sells less, but makes more. Apple keeps Siri data for 2 years. Interview with Mark Salata of Werkz Publishing.

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Maccast 2013.04.16

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:25:28 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 440. New Macs will have Gigabit Wi-Fi. PC (and Mac) sales continue to slide. Maybe? More word Apple's dropping Samsung. Apple may add more Yahoo! Apple to slim down next iPad. Apple trade-ins boost India iPhone sales. Apple's "iRadio" edges closer to being. Fingerprint scanner delays iPhone 5S. T-Mobile says initial iPhone 5 sales are "gangbusters". Apple replacing some Apple TV 3s. A bunch of software updates. First hand replacing a "trusted device". Archiving iMovie Projects. Quickly type Emoji. Clone Boot Camp partition. Migrate to SSD. Set default column widths in Finder

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Maccast 2013.04.09

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:19:45 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 439. Apple almost denied US iPad mini trademark. Cook apologizes to China for warranty policy. iOS 7 running late? Apple pulls in OS X devs. iPhone 5S and low-cost iPhone still on the way. New iPads should be here soon, or not. Apple's Q2 results may be mixed. Apple "iTV" may get here this year. Mac Pro still coming? T-Mobile, I get it now. Clarifying what is a "trusted" device. Caution hacking Snow Leopard for iCloud. Copy just email address in Mail. Using Data Detectors. Output to audio multiple destinations.

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Maccast 2013.04.01

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:03:18 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 438. Ive's influence shows. Two-Factor login added for Apple IDs. Low cost iPhone, may keep good margin. Apple says data centers now on 100 percent renewable energy. Apple looking to bring "Truth" to Maps. iPhone arrives on T-Mobile US soon. Battery issues after iOS 6.1.3 update. Apple drops Samsung for iPad mini displays. Apple Television now 4K, plus other rumors. iTunes more than pays it's bills. Why we are stuck with in-app purchase. iMessage DoS attack. Sunday was world backup day. More sharing between User accounts. Workaround for Mac Mini HDMI issues. Enable 2-factor on your Apple ID. Retina Macbook Pro issues. Keep iMessage off your lock screen. Cleaning 'Open With' duplicates.

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Maccast 2013.03.26 - Catching up with Scott Johnson

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:28:35 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 437. A special episode of the Maccast with Scott Johnson from Frogpants Studios. Along with running a podcast empire Scoot is also busy planning his awesome Nerdtacular geek fan event and I wanted to find out what kinds of tools and workflows he uses to pull off this kind of event. After that Scott and I got into some of the changes we see going on at Apple and what we think that means to us, for the future Apple, and for the Apple community.

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Maccast 2013.03.20

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:27:44 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 436. Rumors predict A7 chip production. Apple spreading out iPhone assembly. Apple quietly introduces new iMac model. Apple releases 10.8.3 update. Retina iPad mini may come this Fall. Apple international warranties. Mac sales improve with iMac supplies. iOS 6.1.3 and Apple TV 5.2.1 updates. Follow up: Share files between Users. Time Capsule alternatives. Add custom alert sounds to Notification Center. Trusting Apple with purchased backups. Mac Mini HDMI issue.

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Maccast 2013.03.13

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:10:33 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 435. What are all those Androids up to? iPhone 5S may get a new touch. New Apple TV may have tweaked A5 processor. Some Retina Macbook Pro owners reporting fan issues. iPad mini maximizing sales. Apple's music service delayed by lowball offer. Apple will remain a major tablet player for a while. Apple continues to secretly improve Maps. Few more iTunes import tricks. "Other" iOS data you don't see. OS X Mail Format tools missing. Share files between users on same Mac.

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Maccast 2013.03.06

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:17:52 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 434. Show 434. Apple expands Movies in the Cloud. Another week more Java updates. Panic finds ARM SoC in Lightning adapter. iPhone 5S production may have begun. Edu iMac, not the deal you're looking for. Apple looks to Beats for Music Streaming help? US iOS smartphone share up, Android down. Feedback on Apple's future innovation. Enabling restrictions in iOS. Getting iOS and iCloud working on Snow Leopard. Removing application shortcuts.

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Maccast 2013.02.25

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:18:36 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 433. There is a lot being said in the media these days about the future of Apple and some it is not so positive. Apple's stock has taken a beating and jumps up and down depending on the day and on who is speculating what. So is Apple really doomed? Have they lost their innovative edge? Are they no longer the cool kid on the technology block? David Sparks (MacSparky) and Ken Ray (Mac OS Ken) join me in this episode to find out.

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Maccast 2013.02.22

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:23:18 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 432. 2013 Retina Macbook Pro Updates. Is the iWatch Apple's next big little thing? Apple hacked. Issues another Java Update. iPhone top seller in Q4 2012. Apple took 20% of 2012 US Consumer Technology Sales Revenue. iTunes 11.0.2 Update. New iOS 6 update addresses Exchange bug. Next iPad mini case images surface. Mac Pro disappears early in Europe. I know 'noop' is short for no-op. What will Time Machine Backup? Reducing malware exposure. Running multiple users for yourself. Stop iTunes Auto-playback on import. Dealing with a crowded menubar.

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Maccast 2013.02.11 - Macworld/iWorld 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:05:24 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 431.A special episode of the Maccast with interviews from the expo floor at Macworld/iWorld 2013.

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Maccast 2013.02.04 - Macworld/iWorld 2013 Live

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:30:52 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 430. A live recording made on the expo floor from Macworld/iWorld 2013. A conversation with show attendees and Maccast listeners about their experiences in the Mac community and at the Macworld/iWorld Expo.

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Maccast 2013.01.28

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:36:34 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 429. Apple's Q1 earnings report. Details leaking on next gen iOS products. Evidence pointing to possible 128 GB iPad 4. New Macs may be Made in California. Apple release iOS 6 update. Sync podcast from iOS to iTunes. What is Time Machine up to? Mysterious Safari:noop. Finding your User profile image.

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Maccast 2013.01.20

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:23:31 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 428. Sharp 9.7-inch iPad display production "halted". TSMC will make tons of chips, guess for who? Apple sells more iPhones than Samsung does Galaxies. "Math" adds up to 2nd new iPhone? Feedback on Java updates for Apple. Get trial versions of Mac App Store apps. iCloud contact copies doubled up. How to delete your iOS backups from iCloud.

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Maccast 2013.01.16

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:48:30 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 427. Schiller allegedly denies cheaper iPhone. iMac availability should improve. MacBook Air, EFI Firmware Update 2.6. Predictions on Apple's Q1. More reports of March iPad updates. Adding events to right calendar in iCal. What is this "Other" stuff. Securing Java, what you need to know. Using Dictation.

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Maccast 2013.01.08

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:03:27 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 426.Macs to get faster WiFi. iPhone 5S rumors already. Samsung pushed out of AX manufacturing. Apple first quarter 2013 earnings predictions. Mixed directions on Waze buyout. Do Not Disturb should work again. Intel announces next-gen mobile processors. iOS pricing still a big concern for developers. Backups in a Cloud world. Inside the iOS DCIM folder.

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Maccast 2012.12.31

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:15:52 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 425. Apple working on iWatch. More speculation on next gen iPads. Pre-holiday iPads are most used tablets. US produced Mac may be Mac mini. Is TV next battlefield for Apple and Samsung? Easier saving of Instagram photos. Amazon sells Lightning cables. Why I hound you about backups. Choosing a UPS. USB 3.0 can interfere with wireless signals. Mac Geek Disneyland Day.

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Maccast 2012.12.24

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:40:00 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 424. Apple expands Texas operations. iOS 6 adoption up with Google Maps release. Rivals unite to scoop up Kodak patents. Lightning and 30-pin accessory mash-up mix-up. New Macs don't do Windows iOS 6.0.2 battery drain. Numbers show growth in smartphones and tablets. New iPads already in the works. Saving Instagram Photos. Accessorize your new iOS device.

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Maccast 2012.12.19

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:42:49 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 423. Apple HDTV, maybe someday. Mini set to be most popular iPad. Google Maps for iOS released. Next gen Intel "Haswell" processors. Interest in iPhone rebounds. iTunes 11.0.1 update. Will Intel make Apple designed chips?. iTunes 11 comments and questions. iTunes won't sync. Not authorized. App Store apps don't appear to update. Thoughts on track changes on the iPad. Is more processor GHz worth it? Extract assets out of iWork docs.

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Maccast 2012.12.09

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:15:31 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 422. iTunes Store launches in Russia, Turkey, and Lebanon. Apple denies Pro Audio "decimation". Apple hiring former Texas Instruments chip engineers. iMac upgrades depend on your model. iOS 6.1 beta 3. Some Macs Made in the USA. Track changes now in iOS Pages. iTunes 11 Tips & Tricks. It's not you, it's your extension. App Store update stuck. Change change into iTunes Gift Card.

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Maccast 2012.11.30

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:51:48 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 421. New iMac goes on sale. iTunes 11 finally arrives. Unlocked US iPhone 5 on sale. App Store revenues four times Google Play. Samsung is partner non grata. Quick comment on my move to limited data. Force iMessage to SMS. Poor Wi-Fi or Bluetooth? Move your hard drive. Wi-Fi iTunes Sync issues. A conversation about hard drives. iPhone ringer and alerts volume. Mac auto-logs out. LOTR timeline on your Mac.

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Maccast 2012.11.18

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:28:07 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 420. 3,600 iPad minis boosted from JFK, Apple's stock takes a pummeling, Google leads smartphones, but Apple still profits. iMacs may not be home for Christmas. Increased data usages tied to iOS bug. Apple.com 'start' page returns. Apple HDTV still on again off again. Office for iOS Feedback and more. iTunes Match renewal issues? Clearing cookies in Safari. Adding users to shared PhotoStreams. Applr private Beta.

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Maccast 2012.11.12

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:03:24 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 419. New iPads in the wild. iPhone no longer tops in smartphones. Apple requires accessory makes to meet code of conduct. Is Apple throwing out release schedules. Fusion Drives deliver on performance. Corrections and Errata. Why I dropped my unlimited data. Disassociate iPhone from iMessage. Videos in iTunes Playlists. App syncing woes.

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Maccast 2012.11.04

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:59:25 -0800

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 418. iPad mini first reviews. iPad mini sales predictions. iOS 6.0.1 update. Androids rise in smartphones. Fusion Drive details emerge. Apple restructures executive team. Copy track info from iTunes. Tablets for content creation. Remove stock iOS apps with PassHack. iTunes Match expired early. Creating DVD disks.

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Maccast 2012.10.28

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:02:12 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 417. Apple's iPad mini announcement. Apple's Q4 2012 results. Apple loses tablet share to Android. Is Apple planing a music streaming service? Apple raises Euro app prices. Emails to PDFs. iOS iTunes crashes when accessing purchases. SSD and TRIM support. Java Preferences are gone. Edu and Government Mac discounts.

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Maccast 2012.10.21

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:19:09 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 416.iPad Mini Event October 23rd. New new iPad too? New iMacs and MacBook Pros. Retina 13" MacBook Pro. Apple announces earnings soon. Apple extends Seagate iMac hard drive replacement program. New iPods hit the streets. Apple on a acquisition spree. Follow-up Printed Address Book from Contacts. Contact Groups in iOS 6. Hacking iTunes print font. Manually manage iOS device media. iPhone 5 and PowerPC a no go.

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Maccast 2012.10.13

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:11:56 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 415. New iPods hit the streets. Samsung might get Appled. iOS Maps not impacting iPhone 5 Sales. iPhone 5 continues to be a success. No iPad Mini invites yet. Follow up on audio play-through issue. Move at iCloud.com address back to at Me.com. Tweet from Contacts. Mountain Lion tips with MacSparky. Mail Merge with Pages. Listener Hybrid Hard Drive Review. QuickTip: Right to Left iOS Panos.

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Maccast 2012.10.05

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:52:23 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 414. Apple to use Geniuses to help Map problems. iPad Mini details take shape. Apple tablet market dominance dwindles. Lightning not striking quickly. OS X 10.8.2 Supplemental Update 1.0. LTE coming to the UK in October. Next Gen Macs running custom Apple chips? Why I stuck with AT&T. Troubleshooting iOS 6 Connections. Podcast app woes continue. iMessages to a phone number. De-scuffing your iPhone 5. Mobile Me iCloud Storage extended.

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Maccast 2012.10.01

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:41:40 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 413. Are we in a "Mapocolypse"? iPhone 5 sales surge forward. iOS Apple TV update. iPhone 5 A6 may vary clock speed. Details on Lightning. iOS 6 Jailbreak months away. Unlock AT&T iPhones with iTunes. Free MobileMe iCloud storage ending. Apple alerts Verizon customers to Wi-Fi fix. Apple search for thinner Mac components. Feedback on Verizon LTE speeds. Helping improve Maps. iTunes Match issue after update. iOS 6 and iPhone 5 using extra data. iPhoto albums won’t sync. Applecare, never hurts to ask.

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Maccast 2012.09.23

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:55:07 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 412. iPhone 5 first impressions. Getting Podcasts back in Music app. iPhone 5 launch day interviews. We talk with members of the community to see what they think of Apple's newest member of the iPhone family.

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Maccast 2012.09.15

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:46:31 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 411.Full coverage of all Apple's latest product announcements. iPhone 5. 5th generation iPod Touch. 7th generation iPod Nano. New EarPods headphones. New iTunes 11. Ping shuts down on September 30th iCloud.com complete and out of BETA. iPhone and iPod announcement impressions with Dave Hamilton (The Mac Observer & Mac Geek Gab), Ewen Rankin (The Mac Show & British Tech Network), and David Sparks (Mac Sparky & Mac Power Users)

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Maccast 2012.09.11

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:58:08 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 410. A day away from iPhone 5. Mountain Lion reduces battery, fix coming. PC sales down, but Apple sales up. New iMac models soon. Clarifying rounded rects. iPhone vs. Galaxy SIII. Losing iCloud storage space. Straight talk on StraightTalk. Record audio form an iOS app.

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Maccast 2012.08.31

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:53:44 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 409.Photo of new iPhone A6 chip. iPad Mini spotted on Instapaper. Rumors of iMac refresh. Apple org chat gets reorganized. Patent war follow-up. Finder list view doesn't sort. Java exploits, Mac users may not worry. Battery swelling a "feature"? Photo stream without iPhoto

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Maccast 2012.08.26

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:50:55 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 408. AT&T requires shared data plan for Facetime 3G. September iPhone 5 launch imminent. Two product announcement events likely. Mountain Lion 10.8.1 update. The Apple v Samsung verdict. 13-inch Retina Displays reportedly in production. Selling a machine upgraded to Lion. Time Machine Local Snapshots. Be your own cloud media service. Setting up DHCP reservations.

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Maccast 2012.08.17 - Tres Amigos

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:27:58 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 407. The Three Amigos chat again on all things Apple an iOS. My good friends Victor Cajiao (Typical Mac User) and Ken Ray (Mac OS Ken) are here and we talk iPhone rumors, scary iClouds, Star Trek and more.

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Maccast 2012.08.13

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:19:37 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 406. The Honan Hack. Mountain Lion references new Mac models. Apple and Android still top smartphones. Next gen iPhone internals shape up. Another reason to backup. Mountain Lion feedback. Rolling back to Lion. Separating iPhoto Libraries. Mac streaming media server. Cleaner desktop, faster Mac.

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Maccast 2012.08.02

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:45:53 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 405. It's Mountain Lion Palooza time! Next Apple Event September 12th. Mountain Lion breaks download records. Upgrading to Mountain Lion. What's new in Mountain Lion.

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Maccast 2012.07.24

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:43:58 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 404. Apple's Q3 Earnings call. Mountain Lion set to launch. iPod Touch coming to the Fall party. Small tweak to Thunderbolt Displays. Figuring out upgrades for your Mac. Apple and legacy App support. OS X Proxy Server. iTunes drops from Home Sharing. iPhoto cannot connect to Photostream. Damaged Retinas.

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Maccast 2012.07.14

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:59:07 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 403. Mountain Lion goes gold. New category added to App Store. Small update to iPhoto. Russian developer hacks in-app purchases. Issue booting new Macbook off external. Does upgradeability matter anymore? Using iCloud iCal Sync under Snow Leopard.

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Maccast 2012.07.08

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:04:58 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 402. iMac supply slowing, refresh soon? iOS app updates failure to launch. Russian Trojan app in App Store. Apple threatened with shutdown in Italy. Small iPad still rumored. How we use our tablets. Lost Steve Jobs interview on iTunes. Next iPhone to go quad-core. Apple Stores refusing out of US sales. Podcast app feedback. Taking Apple support to the top. Apple's max RAM, not always "max". Removing iCal "leather" look. Using an external as primary boot volume.

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Maccast 2012.06.30

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 23:03:08 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 401. iOS 6 Apple TV beta lets you move apps. Ghosts in the Retina Machine. Tweaks to App Store Search Mojo. New Pre-paid iPhones in US. Reno sets stage for Apple facilities. Apple release iOS Podcast app. Apple wins injunction bans Galaxy Tab. Apple hardware chief retires. Apple brand loyalty extends iOS. Mobile Me shuts down. A little Siri Feedback. "Save As…" workaround for Lion. Storage and backup of sensitive data. Better volume keyboard control. Manually moving an App between devices. Fixing HTML 5 playback in YouTube. Some Macs assembled in the USA.

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Maccast 2012.06.22

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:16:05 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 400. Podcasts missing from iOS 6. Apple's WWDC sessions available to Developers. New iPhone connector details surface. Apple Store refuses to sell iPad to customer speaking Farsi. Need upgradeability, avoid Retina Mac Pro, rumors of my death… Running new Retina MPB at native resolution. Thoughts on Microsoft Surface. First Look: Monoprice Battery Pack

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Maccast 2012.06.12 - Three Amigos on WWDC 2012

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:45:40 -0700

A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 399. It's WWDC week and you know that means it's time for another Three Amigos fiesta. My good friends Victor Cajiao (Typical Shutterbug) and Ken Ray (Mac OS Ken) are with us to share their thoughts on the new Macbook Pro, iOS 6, OS X Mountain Lion, the non-update to the Mac Pro line and more.

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