On Episode 32, Chris and Ian recount their history with Apple, the products and experiences that shaped their love of the company, and some of Apple's more memorable moments.
Apple 1984 Superbowl Commercial
The Original Switch Commercial
Original iPhone Commercial Campaign
iPad Air Your Verse Commercial
Apple 2013 Christmas Commercial
Apple 2014 Christmas Commercial
Ian: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty
Chris: popSlate 2
On Episode 31, Chris and Ian recap Apple's March 21st event, and discuss CareKit, iPhone SE, and choosing the right iPad Pro.
Watch Apple's March 21 Keynote
Apple's Renewable Energy Efforts
New Woven Nylon Apple Watch Bands
Why iPhone SE Matters for Business
Ian: Amazon Echo
Chris: CB Hardcase
We give our predictions on Apple’s spring event, and share some wishful thinking on unlikely surprises. We also dive into voice commands, and why it can be so frustrating right now.
Apple's Foray into TV Producing
Vital Signs as an Apple Music Promotion Tool
Apple Partners with Dubset Media Holdings
Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff for 42mm Apple Watch
QuickTip: Rounded Tips for an Easy Total by Ian Fuchs
Chase Meusel returns to the show to discuss getting work done on a tablet, and we dive into the Apple TV - and other set-top boxes - position in the living room. We also discuss Apple's place in gaming, and how they could position Apple TV as a more dominant player in the gaming space. Finally, we scratch the surface of rumors Apple might be working on a virtual reality application, and what that might mean in the future.
Nextbit Robin - Cloud based Android phone
Amazon Fire Gary Busey Commercial
Giving Amazon Music a Fair Shot
Alto's Adventure for iOS, Apple TV
Apple TV vs. Other Streaming Boxes
View-Master VR Kit for iPhone - $29.95
Chase: Peach
On Episode 28, Chris and Ian discuss Apple's latest earnings call, theories about the iPhone's potential loss of the headphone jack, and some of Apple's newest music apps. We also breakdown the latest in rumors about Apple Watch, iPad Air 3, and a possible 4-inch iPhone 5SE/6SE.
Apple to remove headphone jack on iPhone 7
Record Breaking Holiday App Store Purchases
Updates to Apple Watch expected in March
On Episode 27, we discuss some cool new changes coming to iOS 9.3 and break down some potential issues with the App Stores. Ian also dives into what you get in a $50 tablet.
Installing Google Play on Amazon Fire (Windows Only)
Apple releases betas iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2, watchOS 2.2, and OS X 10.11.4 El Capitan
Ian: Pigment for iOS
Chris: Alien Invasion Retro Game
Glenn: Blackstar by David Bowie
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We start thinking about new MacBooks and when they might arrive in 2016, rumors suggest iPhone 7 may ditch the headphone jack, and being tech support at holiday gatherings.
New 13 and 15-inch MacBook Airs at WWDC 2016
iPhone 7 to lose 3.5mm headphone port
Sony bringing PS4 Remote Play to Mac and PC
Ian: CheapCharts for iOS
Chris: Titan iPhone Cable and Titan Loop for iPhone
Glenn: AA for iOS
On Episode 25, Chris gets new Apple toys, follow up on Apple TV, thoughts on computing with the iPad Pro, and we answer some listener questions!
Federico Viticci's iPad Pro Review
The Dalrymple Report with Jim Dalrymple and Merlin Mann
Ian: iMaschine 2 - $4.99
Chris: SwannOne Smart Home Control Kit
Glenn: Tardisk Pear
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This week, Chris and Glenn are back in the hot seats, as we discuss the Apple TV, Streaming TV, Star Wars, Nintendo, and everyone's favorite fall holiday - Halloween!
New Lightning powered Beats Pill
The Verge reports on “overwhelming 45 screen setup of new iPhone
Verizon upping the price for unlimited data customers
Clarification on Price increase for in-contract devices
Halloween How To: Dress Like the ‘1984’ Macintosh Runner
Chris: the new Apple TV
On Episode 23 of Macnificent User Experience (UX) Researcher, Iowa State University Graduate student, and Ian's long time friend Chase Meusel sits in to discuss Back to the Future Day and the things we were promised in 2015, as well as new Magic accessories and that latest product line-up from Microsoft.
Iowa State Human Computer Interaction Program
ISU Virtual Reality Applications Center
Future Day - What came true in 2015
Microsoft 5-Button Intellimouse
Microsoft's Internet Explorer commercial
Chase: Hudways Glass
More FUD, Christmas comes early for one of us, taking a swim with your iPhone, and the skinny on winning the fitness game!
YiSpecter iOS Malware Apple’s response to YiSpector | The Loop
Apple has begun selling official Apple Watch lugs
Chris is a rat bastard with a new Apple TV
Amazon pulls the Apple TV because competition
The "nearly waterproof" iPhone 6S and 6S plus
Apple Watch and the Gamification of Health
Tim Cook emails employees on 4th anniversary of passing of Steve Jobs
Ian: Tweetbot 4 - $4.99
Glenn: Adobe Photoshop Fix - Free
This week, we 3D touch on the new iPhones, and discuss the success of the new device, look at how we backup and restore from our old phones, discuss our stance on Apple Music as it takes it’s first dip into our wallets, and are content blockers just corrupt politicians?
Content Blocker “Crystal” will whitelist some ads… for a price?
Backing up your iPhone to your Mac
Is Wi-Fi Assist Eating Your Data Donut?
Simple Mac Exploit Bypasses OS X Gatekeeper Security
Ian: Purify Content Blocker for iOS - $0.99
Glenn: AG Drive for iOS - $3.99
Chris: Echo PowerConnect 4000mAh portable charger. Around$44
This week, Glenn is back with us and discussing his thoughts on all the Apple things announced for the fall, we weigh the pros and cons of Apple TV gaming, and how mobile content blockers are shaking up the web.
iPad mini 4 is a tiny iPad Air 2 Facetime Android
Apple TV Games Must Sport Siri Remote
Apple screws up iOS 9 update big time for many users
XcodeGhost iOS App Store “Hack”
Woman receives her rose gold iPhone 6S early, proceeds to benchmark and take photos & videos
Apple Rickrolls Apple Watch Support Page
Apple’s Previous iOS 7 Rickroll
Marco Arment Releases Peace content blocker
Marco Arment Pulls Peace from App Store
The Verge’s Fancy Javascript Trickery
MacStories subscriptions program
Glenn: Season 2 of Gotham
Chris: DataMan Next with Apple Watch Complications
Ian: Day One for iOS
In Episode 19, Chris Rauschnot is back with Ian and Mr. Hauk to discuss all the things Apple announced at the Sept. 9th "Hey Siri, Give Us A Hint" event. We break down all the little gems of Apple Watch, iPad Pro, iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program, and the exciting new Apple TV.
Apple adds Gold and Rose Gold to Apple Watch
Welcome to the family, iPad Pro
Live Photos for iPhone 6S/6S Plus
This week, we discuss the last rounds of rumors before Apple's Sept. 9 event, from iPhone to iPad, Apple TV to Mac, and what Apple is bringing to the table for it's next round of devices. We also give our 2015/2016 Apple wish list, and discuss how Apple could transform both streaming video and gaming in one fell swoop.
iPhone Photographer Austin Mann on iPhone 6S Camera
App Store Gaming joins Twitter, brings hope to gaming on new Apple TV
Report: Gaming to be a Central Feature of New Apple TV
iPad to get Keyboard, Apple Watch to get affordable Gold
Never too early for an iPhone 7 Rumor…
DaisyDisk 4 – Find & Remove Those Large Files Eating Up Your Mac’s Hard Drive Space
On this week's episode, a pair of Chrises and Ian discuss Android Wear, various was of learning with Apple technology, Apple's September 9th event invitations, colorful iPhones, and what social media networks we use (and why).
Multiple Android Wear devices supported
Apple ending One-to-One program Sept. 28
Apple expands "Apple Camp" Summer Program to Year-Round
Tim Cook talks ConnectED on Good Morning America
Apple sends out Sept. 9th Invites
Apple TV price point between $149-$199
iPhone 6S alleged 16GB Packaging
Chris Rauschnot named on Cision "Top 50 Social Media Influencer" list
OWC Envoy Pro Mini 240GB SSD USB3.0 Memory Stick
Western Digital My Passport Ultra 1TB Drive
Chris Rauschnot's Back-to-School Special Pt. 1
In episode 16, we break down more rumors about upcoming the iPhone and iPad releases and discuss why we couldn't switch to Android. Glenn explains how he uses email aliases, Ian gives his thoughts on why Apple Stock being low might be a good thing, and Chris tells us about shopping in a pre-Amazon era.
Amazon says sayonara to Flash ads
iPad Pro production rumors and speculations
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +/Note 5 Sales Figures
Tim Cooks Statement on Apple Stock
Dress That Man - Clothing from the 70s
Quick apologies for the quality of the audio. Due to some unexpected recording issues, Ian's mic sounds like crap... we promise to do better next week.
In episode 15, we cover Twitter's updates to direct messaging, big changes at Google (including the death of Google+, Hangouts getting a dedicated web presence, and Google's new parent company), the latest in Apple rumors, and some thoughts on Apple's automotive project.
We also discuss Force Touch and how it might work on iOS devices, dig into what age is appropriate to give kids technology, and how our first technology experienced shaped our relationship with the technology of today.
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Twitter lifts 140 Character DM limit
YouTube frees itself from Google+
New Apple TV Rumors via BuzzFeed and 9to5Mac
Alleged iPhone 6S/6S Plus Force Touch Diplays
iOS Force Touch Function Speculations
Showgoers - Watch Netflix With Friends
We're back at it for Episode 14, and discussing many things. We get the details of Apple Watch sales at Best Buy and possible other retailers, and discuss how US mobile carriers are restructuring plans and contracts to get more out from your wallet.
Chris tells us about going back to the 70s, and we discuss how some popular services, like "Beats One" and cord cutting are throwing back to a less technology filled era. We touch on more cord cutting tips and tricks to get the most of a comcast-free life.
Glenn breaks down how the tech industry's obsession with rumor reporting can damage the industry reputation, and how consumers should be wary of rumors.
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Apple Watch available at Best Buy
T-Mobile adds Apple Music to Music Freedom
Verizon kills subsidies, restructures data plans
Hipster Bluetooth Vintage Phone
How to Cut the Cord & Ditch Cable
PC Magazine's Ultimate Cord Cutters Guide
Hollywood Game Night for iOS, $0.99
Pronto Smart Remote, $49.99 at Best Buy - More info: getpronto.com
Glenn: Angry Birds 2
What can we say... 13 is an unlucky number, and we were struck by it... after several failed attempts to record, the Macnificent team decided that episode 13 was just not meant to be, and so we're opting to skip 13, and wanted to take the opportunity to thank you, our listeners, and let you know that we'll be back and working like a well-oiled stripper next week!
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