This MacVoices Live! discussion continues as David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Mark Fuccio, Ben Roethig, Kelly Guimont, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Brittany Smith examine the disappointment with Apple's FineWoven iPhone cases and explore alternative options in the market. We touch on standby mode, interactive widgets in iOS 17, and the features of the new iPhone, then wrap up with the benefits of upgrading through the Apple iPhone lease program. (Part 2) 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:00:55 Exploring varying levels of excitement for the iPhone 0:03:13 Concerns about the quality and price of fabric cases 0:05:16 Durability of Fine Woven Cases 0:06:36 The struggle with cheap rubbery cleaning cloths 0:07:16 Apple's History of New Cases and Technologies 0:09:22 Apple's Decision to Abandon Leather Cases 0:10:51 Doubts on Choosing Fine Woven Phone 0:11:06 Standby Mode: Initial Impressions and Customization 0:13:02 iOS 17 Features: Interactive Widgets 0:15:16 Buttons Placement and Layout Changes 0:16:48 Positive and Negative Reactions to Button Placement 0:18:50 Offline Maps and Frustrations with Phone Name Dropping 0:22:25 Excitement over Night Sisters in Star Wars 0:24:13 Lack of excitement for Google phones compared to iPhones

Links:

iPhone 15 Teardown Reveals Software Lockdown https://www.ifixit.com/News/82867/iphone-15-teardown-reveals-software-lockdown

Watch MKBHD unbox a sealed OG iPhone after winning $40,000 auction [Video] https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/20/sealed-original-iphone-unboxing-mkbhd/

Otterbox Figura Series for Magsafe https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/slim-iphone-15-pro-max-case-blue/77-94432.html

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at [email protected], on Mastodon at @[email protected], and on his blog, Trending At Work.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @[email protected].

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @[email protected]

Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon. 

Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @[email protected] on Mastodon.

Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon.

Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She’s also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @[email protected], and on YouTube with tech tips.

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00:00:00 Introduction to MacVoices and Patreon support 00:00:54 Exploring varying levels of excitement for the iPhone 00:03:12 Concerns about the quality and price of fabric cases 00:05:16 Durability of Fine Woven Cases 00:06:35 The struggle with cheap rubbery cleaning cloths 00:07:15 Apple's History of New Cases and Technologies 00:09:21 Apple's Decision to Abandon Leather Cases 00:10:50 Doubts on Choosing Fine Woven Phone 00:11:06 Standby Mode: Initial Impressions and Customization 00:13:01 iOS 17 Features: Interactive Widgets 00:15:16 Buttons Placement and Layout Changes 00:16:48 Positive and Negative Reactions to Button Placement 00:18:49 Offline Maps and Frustrations with Phone Name Dropping 00:22:25 Excitement over Night Sisters in Star Wars 00:24:12 Lack of excitement for Google phones compared to iPhones 00:31:13 Next time on Mac Voices: iPhone 15 camera and weight.