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821: Developer Roundtable 2025
2 november 2025 · 1 uur 42 min
Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence.
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820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide
26 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 21 min
David has published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. This week, he and Stephen walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes.
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819: The User Interface at 60 MPH
19 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience.
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818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang
12 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 42 min
Everyone's favorite engineer-turned-blogger returns to the show to discuss the state of iPhone cases, the argument for LLMs, and his go-to automation tools — and why Shortcuts on the Mac isn't one of them.
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817: macOS Tahoe, visionOS, & watchOS 26
5 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
From Liquid Glass to a stronger Spotlight, macOS Tahoe reshapes the Mac. Spotlight now remembers your clipboard and taps into App Intents, while Apple’s apps gain updates to match their mobile counterparts.
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816: iOS & iPadOS 26
28 september 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
iOS and iPadOS 26 bring many changes, including Liquid Glass, updated first-party apps, and new multitasking features for iPad users. This week, the guys talk through these changes and share impressions of Apple's latest iPhones, AirPods, and Watches. Lees meer
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815: Automation Update with Sal Soghoian
21 september 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
While Stephen is busy with the Podcastathon, Sal Soghoian joins David to talk about the state of automation and the best way to get started with automation in 2025.
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814: The iPhone 17 Event
10 september 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
Just hours after Apple's iPhone event, David and Stephen gather their notes and thoughts to discuss the company's latest hardware.
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813: Spending All Our Time Saving Things
7 september 2025 · 1 uur 16 min
On this feedback episode, the guys talk about backing up iCloud data, read-it-later services, automation trigger conflicts, travel tech, converting Markdown, the No List, and a lot more.
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812: AV & Vibe Coding with Tyler McRae
31 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 24 min
Tyler McRae joins the program to talk about the role of AI in coding and his work in the world of church AV and technology.
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811: Apple in Education with Steve Benner
24 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
Apple has been in the education market for decades, and over that time, Apple's position and offerings have significantly changed. This week, educator Steven Benner joins the show to talk about how his school district is using Apple gear in the classroom. Lees meer
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810: Unlocking PowerPhotos with Brian Webster
17 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Brian Webster is the developer behind Fat Cat Software, home of PowerPhotos. The Mac app gives users a wide range of extra controls and tools to manage their Photos library. This week, he chats with Stephen and David about the app and its features.
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809: Exploring Kagi with CEO Vladimir Prelovac
10 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
Kagi is a search engine and browser company offering an alternative to products offered by the tech giants. This week, its CEO Vladimir Prelovac talks with David and Stephen about what Kagi offers its customers.
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808: "The Momentum is Building," with Simon Støvring
3 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
Simon Støvring is the developer behind some fantastic apps, including Runestone, Scriptable, Jayson, and Data Jar. This week, he joins the guys to talk about how he works on these apps, his use of Apple's default apps, and how he's thinking about iOS 26. Lees meer
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807: A Sign of Maturity, with Federico Viticci
27 juli 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
Federico joins the show to talk to David and Stephen about his Apple gear, iPadOS 26, running MacStories, and how AI is changing automation tools.
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806: Automators Takeover
20 juli 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Stephen's unavailable this week, so Rosemary Orchard returns to the show to check in on the new Shortcuts Updates and Rose's new medication tracking app, Capsule.
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805: The Most MPU Possible
13 juli 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David answer listener questions about Apple's current betas, then revisit networking, dictation, email, going paperless, and more. This one really hits all the classic MPU topics.
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804: From NeXT to Liquid Glass, with Ken Case
6 juli 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
Ken Case is the CEO at The Omni Group and has been developing for Apple platforms for decades. He shares with Stephen and David how he got his start in technology, what Apple gear he uses, his approach to customer communication, and his thoughts on WWDC. Lees meer
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803: Checking in on the Betas
29 juni 2025 · 1 uur 21 min
David and Stephen are running early betas of the next version of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and more. This week, they compare notes and share their experiences with Liquid Glass and new features coming to Apple devices this fall.
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802: The Ubiquiti Universe
22 juni 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
Stephen leads David through the maze of Ubiquiti's Unifi networking offerings. The company offers a wide range of equipment for home and business users, including routers, switches, access points, cameras, and more, but it can be confusing to navigate. Lees meer
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801: WWDC 2025: A Return to Form
10 juni 2025 · 1 uur 42 min
Apple's 2025 WWDC was jam-packed, from a new design system across its operating systems to updated iPad multitasking, a plethora of updates to apps like Messages and Phone, and new features for CarPlay. David and Stephen break it all down.
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800: Three Weeks Too Late
8 juni 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
On this feedback episode, the guys talk about laminated windows, NAS options, scanning papers, email services, apps that work with Notes, work phones, and a lot more.
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799: The State of Apple, with Jason Snell
1 juni 2025 · 1 uur 28 min
Jason Snell has been covering Apple since all the Macs it shipped were beige boxes. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the company’s range of legal and technological issues that seem to be adding up rapidly.
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798: The Email Overwhelm Problem
25 mei 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
David has been on a journey with his email setup, and as Stephen offers him a shoulder to cry on, Sparks drops a bombshell.
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797: "A Power User in Life," with Jaimee Finney
18 mei 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Jaimee Finney joins the guys to discuss her career, which has been full of twists and turns, but has always been defined by making great products infused with creativity and passion.
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796: The Alfred Field Guide
11 mei 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
Known as an app launcher and Spotlight replacement, Alfred can supercharge a wide range of tasks across macOS. This week, the guys discuss David's new Field Guide covering Alfred and their use of the application.
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795: Our iPad Usage
4 mei 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
With rumors — and complaints — swirling about the state of the iPad and iPadOS, David and Stephen take some time to talk about their usage of the platform and share where they think Apple should take its tablet next.
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794: Back to the Mac, with Chris Lawley
27 april 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
YouTuber and podcaster Chris Lawley joins the show to talk to Stephen and David about how the Mac has replaced the iPad as his primary computer.
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793: Accurate, Not Boring
20 april 2025 · 1 uur 25 min
On this feedback episode, the guys revisit iCloud.com access and Advanced Data Protection, both make confessions about recent setup changes, and answer a bunch of listener questions.
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792: Where Automation Meets Intention, with Kim Caloca-Madden
13 april 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
Kim Caloca-Madden joins the show to talk with the guys about her online business supporting other entrepreneurs and companies, and how automation and AI make her more efficient at her tasks.
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791: Exploring iCloud.com
6 april 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
iCloud is the glue that holds much of the Apple ecosystem together, syncing data and content between devices. This week, the guys walk through what is possible by using the iCloud website, including data recovery tools, account settings, and more.
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790: Wandering Around The Verge, with David Pierce
30 maart 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
David Pierce is Editor-at-Large at The Verge. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about the hardware and software he relies on for work, the overall state of Apple in 2025, and his complicated feelings about his new SodaStream.
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789: Back to the Mac, with Matt Gemmell
23 maart 2025 · 1 uur 24 min
Author Matt Gemmell joins Stephen and David to talk about using an iPad as his only computer for eight and a half years and why he recently switched back to the Mac.
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788: Travel Tech
16 maart 2025 · 1 uur 40 min
All aboard! David and Stephen talk about the tech, bags, and planning that go into their travel.
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787: Revisiting Our Mac Menu Bars
9 maart 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
It's been a while, so Stephen and David share what is in their Macs' menu bars, touching on some all-time great macOS apps.
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786: Catching up with John Soliman
2 maart 2025 · 1 uur 39 min
John Soliman returns to the show to detail his journey with Apple silicon, share his work on Pixar's "Win or Lose," and discuss video transcoding.
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785: First of All, I'm David Sparks
23 februari 2025 · 1 uur 44 min
Stephen and David talk about failed purchase migrations, talk more about notifications, experience the power of old-school blogging, and discuss something new in the Sparks driveway.
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784: Exploring AI & Productivity, with Michael Hyatt
16 februari 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
Michael Hyatt returns to talk with Stephen and David about the various tools in ChatGPT, including the ability to build custom GPTs. Michael also shares some of his other favorite AI-powered tools and some of his concerns about the future of AI.
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783: Managing Notification Frustration
9 februari 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
🚨 Breaking News: On this episode, David and Stephen dive into Apple's vast sea of notification settings. They also cover best practices and where Apple has gotten things wrong. Open this alert to hear more! 🚨
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782: Apple Intelligence Review
2 februari 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
Stephen and David have been using Apple's AI features since they showed up in betas last year. Today, they share their findings and talk about what's worth your time — and what's not — when it comes to Apple Intelligence.
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781: The 2025 Productivity Field Guide
26 januari 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
David has updated the Productivity Field Guide for 2025. This week, he and Stephen discuss what's new in the course, what changes he has made to his various production workflows, and more.
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780: Our Home Screens & Focus Modes
19 januari 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track.
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779: An AirPods Launcher
12 januari 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
In this feedback episode, the guys discuss AI-powered dictation solutions, the safety features built into many Apple products, and some listener feedback.
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778: Exploring the Task Management Environment
5 januari 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
With the new year here, David and Stephen discuss the task managers they tried in 2024, and what they are currently using to get things done at work and beyond.
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777: Setup Nostalgia
29 december 2024 · 30 min
The guys reflect on their college Macs and how influential they would end up being on each of them.
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776: Tech That Worked in 2024
22 december 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
Stephen and David reflect on some of the hardware and software that served them well over the last year.
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775: File Automation with Hazel and DEVONthink
15 december 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient.
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774: Answering Common Tech Support Questions
8 december 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
It's that time of year again: when relatives come to the family get-together armed with tech questions. On this episode, David and Stephen tackle some of the most common issues asked around the dinner table.
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773: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 2)
1 december 2024 · 2 uur 2 min
Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio.
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772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1)
24 november 2024 · 1 uur 34 min
This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour through Apple's products, talking about hardware and software, and their feelings about both.