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In the July 2022 Update, Chuck talks about why he missed Macstock, delivers the monthly Support Report, and reminds viewers of MacVoices Magazine. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio started off discussing the recent vote by an Apple Store’s employees to unionize, Apple’s response, and what it means for all parties. Then, an article in the New York Times about the do-it-yourself iPhone repair option offered by Apple raised some blood pressures. (Part 1) Zocdoc This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc...

The discussion over Apple’s customer repair options for the iPhone was intense as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio debated the pros and cons, and how it is being covered by the media in general, and one article in particular. Then, the group turned their attention to the 15th anniversary of the iPhone before starting an examination of Kantar naming Apple the world’s most valuable brand (again)...

This MacVoices Live! discussion concludes with more on the Kantar designation of Apple as the world’s most valuable brand. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jay Miller, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio, and Andrew Orr debate the methodology, but not the result, of that designation and how such designations are used in business. (Part 3) MacVoices Slack This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to silver, gold, and platinum Patrons of MacVoices...

This MacVoices Briefing focuses on the important aspects of the Sonos Roam, a fully featured wireless speaker that boasts features such as Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, and Google Play. Chuck tells you why it is one of his favorite wireless speakers. Show Notes: Links: Sonos Roam on Amazon https://amzn.to/3JkpP9g Sonos Roam on Sonos.com Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon...

This MacVoices Live! discussion starts off with a suggestion from the Chat Room, to discuss the changes in the gear that we travel with. From the actual gear choices to the challenges of hotels, the panel of Chuck Joiner, Mark Fuccio, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith share experiences and recommendations. (Part 1) Kolide Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance goals without sacrificing privacy. Learn more here...

Chuck Joiner, Mark Fuccio, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith finish their in-depth discussion of tech and travel. Yes, they offer some gear recommendations, but talk more about how they have trimmed down what they travel with (because they could), some hotel experiences, and engage the age-old debate of lasts vs. iPads. (Part 2) Kolide Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance goals without sacrificing privacy...

This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up as Chuck Joiner, Mark Fuccio, Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brittany Smith share both their experiences with the butterfly keyboard issues and their reactions to the class action settlement. Was this a case of design over function? See what the group thinks. (Part 3) Kolide Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance goals without sacrificing privacy. Learn more here. http://kolide...

Need some summer reading that is actually useful? Get away from those trashy novels that waste your time, and check out this MacVoices Briefing about to entertaining and informative books: After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost its Soul by Trip Mickle and This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth. Find out why both deserve your attention, and earn a MacVoices recommendation from Chuck...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Jeff Butts, David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Andrew Orr start off with a report on Macstock Conference & Expo by those who were able to attend, and covered how, even if you weren’t there, you will be able to benefit from the presentations. The group’s attention turned to the surprising amount of revenue Apple generates from games, even though it doesn’t seem to be among the company’s top priorities...