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Chuck Joiner

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MacVoices #25295: Live! - Tim Cook's Retirement,...

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2025/11/26

The MacVoices Live! panel breaks down rumors surrounding Tim Cook's possible retirement and what Apple's succession planning may look like. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea explore Apple's potential revenue tied to WeChat, the complexities of China's app ecosystem, and new App Store guideline updates aimed at stopping copycat apps. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK

23:54

MacVoices #25294: Live! - A New Fiery PSA, Apple...

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2025/11/25

The discussion opens with a public service warning about the latest fire-related product recall and how refunds are being handled. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea then shift on Massimo's legal battle with Apple over Apple Watch health-sensor patents, the size and strategy of Massimo's business, licensing deals with other tech firms, and the broader issues of patent protection. Take your

36:28

MacVoices #25293: Live! - Affinity's Free Option,...

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2025/11/25

This discussion centers on Affinity going free under Canva, a move seen as a direct challenge to Adobe's subscription model. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet also cover Pantone's new AI tool for generating color palettes, Tinder's controversial attempt to access users' camera rolls for better matching, and Microsoft's decision to use influencers to promote its Copilot AI product. The panel debates the ethics and business models behind these tech

33:54

MacVoices #25292: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide...

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2025/11/24

The second part of 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #2 features more product picks both useful and off-beat from Jeff Gamet, "Pilot Pete" Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 2) Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https:/ /incogni.com/chuck Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Holiday Gift Guide part two intro [0:40] Book nooks and LEGO bookshelf scenes [5:11] Rechargeable magnetic hand warmers [8:53] Compact iPhone and Apple

31:47

MacVoices #25291: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide...

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2025/11/24

The second edition of the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide features both tech and lifestyle picks from Jeff Gamet, "Pilot Pete" Harmon, and Chuck Joiner. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Holiday Gift Guide kickoff [1:39] Panel introductions [3:05] Audio Engine HXL portable DAC

39:47

MacVoices #25190: Live! - Gemini, Pluribus, and...

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2025/11/21

The reports that Apple may pay nearly $1 billion to license Google's Gemini AI for Siri are examined, debating privacy, accuracy, and long-term AI strategy. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio then rave about the new Apple TV sci-fi series Pluribus and other standout shows, before turning to disturbing revelations that a significant share of Meta's ad revenue appears tied to scam advertising and questionable enforcement

29:24

MacVoices #25289: The iPhone Pocket, HomePod Mini...

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2025/11/20

The MacVoices Live! panel digs into Apple's new iPhone Pocket accessory, debating its price, purpose, and whether it's aimed at non-US markets. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio also examine reported shortages of HomePod mini units at major retailers, asking if it signals a refresh, new colors, or just supply quirks before the holidays, and speculate on what other Apple products might quietly get updated. MacVoices is supported

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MacVoices #25288: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide...

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2025/11/20

The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide continues with travel tech, accessories, and creative picks from Marty Jencius, Michael D.J. Eisenberg, and Patrice Brend'amour. Recommendations include USB-C hubs, books for aviation fans, AirPods upgrades, Lego's new Star Trek piece, drive docks, and webcams. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Gift Guide Part Two Intro [0:36] Reviewing Picks So Far [1:40] USB-C Travel Hub Recommendation [4:17] Aviation Adventure Book Pick [7:33] AirPods and

33:26

MacVoices #25287: MacVoices 2025 Holiday Gift Guide...

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2025/11/19

The panel of Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Michael D.J. Eisenberg, and Patrice Brend'amour kicks off the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide series with practical, travel-friendly, and tech-savvy picks. From MagSafe wallets and AirTag-friendly money clips to AI development tools, travel routers, power banks, and portable speakers, each round offers creative and useful gift ideas for Apple users and frequent travelers looking to upgrade their daily gear. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by SurfShark

29:58

MacVoices #25286: Live! - Coca-Cola's New AI Holiday...

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2025/11/18

The MacVoices Live! panel debates Coca-Cola's new AI-generated holiday ads, whether the approach undermines emotion-driven seasonal marketing, and how brands use AI to shorten production timelines. David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont also explore the growing influence of prediction markets, concerns about manipulation, and what these trends say about shifting norms in tech, advertising, and culture.

34:13

MacVoices #25285: Live! - Apple's Lobbying, Stolen...

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2025/11/17

Apple's EU lobbying spend sparks panel debate beforeDavid Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont turn to a bizarre case of stolen trade secrets being publicly presented. The discussion then shifts to Canva making the Affinity suite free, what that means for Adobe's dominance, long-term subscription concerns, and how AI-powered creative tools are reshaping design workflows. MacVoices is supported by SurfShark. Go to

34:40

MacVoices #25284: TV+ Talk - AirPods Pro 3, New...

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2025/11/14

Charlotte and Chuck rave about AirPods Pro 3 for travel and TV watching, then dig into the latest season of The Morning Show, Jennifer Garner's returning thriller, and breakout drama Pluribus that briefly knocked Apple's services offline. They debate whether Apple TV should add an ad-supported tier, plug Charlotte's Streaming Wars book, and share recent picks like Slow Horses and Invasion. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] AirPods Pro 3 impressions and travel use [3:40] Noise cancellation,

39:57

MacVoices #25283: Live! - Apple's Web-Based App Store...

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2025/11/13

The MacVoices Live! panel reacts to Apple's new web-based App Store, praising easier discovery—especially for visionOS/Vision Pro apps. Then Jamf's plan to go private sparks a deep dive into the volatile Apple MDM market (Jamf, Kanji, Mosyle, Intune) and rising security/compliance needs even for small teams. David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Norbert Frassa, and Kelly Guimont also note Apple Business Manager/Business Essentials as

32:32

MacVoices #25282: Going All In With Glenn Fleishman...

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2025/11/12

Part 2 of our wide-ranging discussion with Glenn Fleishman covers maintaining Take Control books, the ripple effects of Liquid Glass, and why public betas shape perceptions. He digs into iOS safety features like Check In, iPadOS windowed apps, and the iPhone 17 Pro's camera vs. "Visual Intelligence." Glenn is skeptical of foldables, explains the Phone app on iPad/Mac, and shares his Six Colors column plus print-history projects, from comics production to type history. (Part 2) This

35:51

MacVoices #25281: Going All In With Glenn Fleishman...

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2025/11/11

Author Glenn Fleishman takes on a variety of topics, including Apple's latest software changes, the evolution of Liquid Glass, and the expanding Take Control book series. He also addresses Apple's cross-platform consistency, iPadOS 26's multitasking success, and how public betas shape user opinion. Glenn explains how Take Control adapts to Apple's rapid updates while helping users rediscover essential features. (Part 1) This week's MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal

30:11

MacVoices #25280: Live! - X Retires Twitter, Teams...

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2025/11/10

The MacVoices Live! focuses on TikTok's new data-sharing policy, Elon Musk's full shift from Twitter to X, and Microsoft Teams' controversial employee-location feature. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and David Ginsburg also explore Tinder's facial-verification system, Meta's layoffs and AI focus, and Amazon's large workforce cuts. An information and analysis-packed episode on a wide variety of subjects. Today's MacVoices is

24:58

MacVoices #25279: Live! - GM Invokes Jobs, Pixels...

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2025/11/07

A lively MacVoices Live! panel debates GM's CarPlay removal—using a shaky Steve Jobs analogy—arguing the real motive is subscriptions and data. Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and David Ginsburg contrast Toyota's deeper CarPlay/Maps EV integration and note renter demand, plus which brands still lack it. Also covered: Google Pixel 911 call problems, an Atlas browser clipboard flaw, and Neato ending cloud support early for robot vacuums amid

32:30

MacVoices #25278: In-Depth with the Developers of...

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2025/11/05

In the third and final part of our conversation about MailMaven, developers Scott Morrison, Scott Little, and Beth Wall discuss the creation of Joe Kissell's Take Control of MailMaven, documentation, support, and pricing. They cover how the Take Control book complements built-in help, their quick responsiveness to user feedback, and ongoing feature development. The team also explain the 15-day free trial, annual maintenance plan, and customer-friendly model. That all adds up to a powerful yet

34:22

MacVoices #25277: In-Depth with the Developers of...

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2025/11/05

The second part of our conversation with Scott Morrison, Scott Little, and Beth Wall of MailMaven and Joe Kissell of Take Control Books, explores token-based search, a separate global search window, and smart mailboxes/rules with nested criteria. They explain how the conversation map tames complex threads, while a keyboard-first design speeds filing and actions, and detail a privacy-by-design approach—local data, encrypted metadata sync, and built-in PGP—and explain onboarding, documentation, and

38:37

MacVoices #25276: In-Depth with the Developers of...

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2025/11/04

We kick off a special in-depth discussion with the development team from SmallCubed about of MailMaven, and new, "information rich" email client, and Joe Kissell, the author of both the MailMaven documentation as well as Take Control of MailMaven. "Chief spelunker and instigator" Scott Morrison, "Programmer and back-end wizard" Scott Little, and "Websie and cat hearding" Beth Wall start off by discussing how MailMaven grew out of the end of Apple Mail plug-ins and how they address metadata, advanced

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