In an investment-focused episode, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio discuss how football star Rob Gronkowski (Gronk) made an Apple investment we all wish we had, and the surprising source of the advice. The discussion then turns to the Apple Card, Apple Savings Account, how the interest rates stack up against the competition, and whether the ease and speed of access constitute a competitive advantage.

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Chapters:

00:05 Gronk's Apple Investment

05:23 Apple Card Savings Rates

12:50 AirTags and Airline Experiences

25:30 Apple's Regulatory Challenges

Links:

NFL's Gronk calls Apple his best-ever investment

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/26/nfls-gronk-calls-apple-his-best-ever-investment

Airline Told Passenger His Bag Was Lost, Even though His AirTag Said It Was Nearby

https://www.mactrast.com/2024/11/airlines-told-passenger-his-bag-was-lost-even-though-his-airtag-said-it-was-nearby/#google_vignette

Here's How the Apple Card Savings Account's Interest Rate Compares to Major Competitors

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/27/apple-card-savings-rate-comparison/

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio look at a new option that may get around GM’s anti-CarPlay stance, and what it means for customers, then share some of the items that were on the “buy” list for the Black Friday schedule.

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Chapters:

00:10 Welcome to MacVoices

11:26 GM's CarPlay Kit Discussion

16:51 Black Friday Purchases Confessions

27:46 Notable Purchases and Experiences

Links:

GM's mission to eliminate Android Auto and CarPlay has been thwarted by this clever third-party kit

https://9to5google.com/2024/11/27/gm-android-auto-carplay-ev-kit

OWC Gemini Thunderbolt Dock and Dual-Bay RAID External Storage Enclosure

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NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Jump Starter Battery Pack

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Amazon Fire TV 55" Omni Mini-LED Series, QLED 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, Ambient Experience

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SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless - Gaming Mouse

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Beats Solo 4 - Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones

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Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

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OWC Express 1M2 Portable NVMe Thunderbolt (USB-C) SSD USB4 Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure

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MacVoices #24013: CES Unveiled – BlueAnt’s Soundblade Desktop Soundbar Sounds Great

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The MacVoices Live! Holiday Party rolls on with discussions about an Australian age limit for social media, the return of a controversial Microsoft feature, a big benchmark for Bitcoin, and a software sale of note that runs well into the New Year. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flaningan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea (and Brittany Smith, who couldn’t stay for this part) wish you and yours the very best of holidays!

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:11 Social Media Age Limits

07:08 Microsoft's Recall Feature

19:11 Bitcoin Boom

30:52 Holiday Software Sale

Links:

Australia bans social media for children under-16

https://www.fastcompany.com/91238287/australia-bans-social-media-children-under-16

UK internet watchdog gives social media companies three months to improve safety or face huge fines

https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/uk-internet-watchdog-gives-social-media-companies-three-months-to-improve-safety-or-face-huge-fines-130018908.html

Microsoft Recall screenshots credit cards and Social Security numbers, even with the "sensitive information" filter enabled

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-recall-screenshots-credit-cards-and-social-security-numbers-even-with-the-sensitive-information-filter-enabled

Bitcoin price breaks the $100,000 barrier for the first time
https://www.engadget.com/computing/bitcoin-price-breaks-the-100000-barrier-for-the-first-time-042918884.html

Winterfest:

https://www.artisanalsoftwarefestival.com/

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Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn, the author of the new Take Control of Apple Media Apps, continues with explorations of Apple’s Books and Music apps from an audiobook perspective. The advantage of using Audible’s app are covers, particularly if using the Apple Watch. Kirk also discusses the Apple Music Classical app, Siri’s limitations with music command, and more. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

00:10 Introduction to Apple Media Apps

00:36 Exploring the Books and Audiobooks App

03:12 The Apple Watch Experience

06:57 The New Apple Music Classical App

12:50 Jazz Music and Potential App Ideas

17:00 Comparing Apple Music and Spotify

18:09 Who Should Read This Book?

20:05 Understanding Apple Media for Everyone

23:50 Conclusion and Resources for More Information

Links:

Take Control of Apple Media Apps by Kirk McElhearn

Guests:

Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who’s shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville.

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The latest Take Control Books release comes from Kirk McElhearn. Take Control of Apple Media Apps covers Apple Music and Podcasts as well as The Apple TV and Books apps. Kirk talks about the evolution of this book and how an understanding of their similarities and the near-complete feature parity can help you get more out of them. Usability, rather than continuous feature introduction, has resulted in mature (in a good way) apps that let you use their content intuitively. The Apple TV app gets special attention in the discussion. (Part 1)

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Chapters:

00:09 Introduction to MacVoices

01:33 A New Take Control Book

02:39 Covering All Apple Devices

07:00 Advanced Features in Apple Apps

12:15 Stability vs. New Features

15:40 The TV App Experience

18:40 Apple’s Media Apps as Stores

20:12 Keeping Media Libraries Efficient

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Take Control of Apple Media Apps by Kirk McElhearn

Guests:

Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who’s shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville.

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The Department of Justice's proposal for Google to divest Chrome generates a debate on the pros, cons, and likelihood of that ever happening between Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea. The panel contrasts the implications for America's tech leadership and navigates the nuances of monopoly versus competition. Finally, Microsoft has a new small computer that looks suspiciously like one of our Apple favorites…but charges a subscription to make to work. Worth the money? What do you think?

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Chapters:

00:03 The DOJ vs. Google

04:32 Google’s Monopolistic Concerns

05:37 The Article's Credibility

17:38 Broader Implications of DOJ Proposals

18:28 Exploring the Verge Article

22:05 Likelihood of Breakup

22:44 Microsoft’s Subscription Strategy

25:07 The Rise of Online-Only Devices

30:21 Evaluating Cost vs. Benefit

35:23 Thanksgiving Traditions and Reflections

47:08 Personal Thanksgiving Favorites

Links:

DOJ’s staggering proposal would hurt consumers and America’s global technological leadership

https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/doj-search-remedies-nov-2024/

The DOJ wants to force Google to sell Chrome. What would a Google-less Chrome mean for your browser?

https://news.northeastern.edu/2024/11/22/doj-chrome-google-breakup/

Chromium (web browser)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromium_(web_browser)

Google’s Government Foes Are Aiming Too High

https://www.wsj.com/tech/googles-government-foes-are-aiming-too-high-63ad5d43?mod=Searchresults_pos3&page=1

DOJ says Google must sell Chrome to crack open its search monopoly

https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24300617/doj-google-search-antitrust-chrome-breakup

An investigation reveals how phone coordinates collected by US data broker Datastream expose the movements of US military and intelligence workers in Germany

https://www.wired.com/story/phone-data-us-soldiers-spies-nuclear-germany/

'Graykey' Tool Used by Law Enforcement Can Only Partially Unlock iOS 18 Devices

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/19/graykey-ios-18-partial-unlock/

Microsoft announces Mac mini-sized PC, but it only works online

https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/19/microsoft-mac-mini-desktop-pc/

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Our MacVoices Live! holiday party features discussions on the Silo two-season renewal, AirTags and travel, and Apple Vision Pro as “Innovation of the Year” award from Popular Mechanics. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flaningan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Brittany Smith, and Jim Rea also look at the Apple Store winners as well as user privacy issues.

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Chapters:

00:14 Opening Remarks

03:28 Holiday Greetings and Decorations

03:35 Guests Join the Festivities

05:02 Apple’s Silo Renewal Announcement

12:35 Tracking Luggage with AirTags

17:23 Apple Vision Pro Innovation of the Year

19:59 Exploring Other Innovative Products

23:51 App Store Award Winners Discussion

27:00 Game of the Year and Thrasher

34:27 Competition in Headset Market

40:29 Google and Samsung Headset Insights

46:40 Privacy Concerns with Google Products

55:12 Looking Ahead to CES 2024

Links:

Apple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story

https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/16/apple-tv-renews-silo-2/

United and Air Canada can now use Apple AirTags to track lost luggage

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/united-and-air-canada-can-now-use-apple-airtags-to-track-lost-luggage/

Apple Vision Pro Named 2024 'Innovation of the Year'

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/11/vision-pro-named-innovation-of-the-year/

Apple Reveals iPhone App of the Year and More 2024 App Store Awards

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/11/2024-app-store-award-winners/

Google and Samsung Android XR headset takes on Vision Pro

https://www.cultofmac.com/news/google-and-samsung-android-xr-headset

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David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate a U.S. senator’s most recent tech assault, this time on the entity that controls the dot-com domains. Then, we get in the holiday spirit (or not) by discussing the furor over Coca-Cola’s AI-generated holiday ads, whether it is justified, and the factors driving the controversy.

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Chapters:

00:06 Introduction to MacVoices

00:44 VeriSign's Monopoly Debate

08:01 The Role of AI in Advertising

16:15 Controversy Over Coca-Cola's AI Ads

19:01 Public Reaction and Implications

26:10 Closing Thoughts

Links:

Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Internet ‘Monopoly’ You've Never Heard of

https://www.wired.com/story/elizabeth-warren-calls-for-crackdown-verisign/

Can we all just calm down about Coke’s AI holiday commercials?

https://www.fastcompany.com/91232921/can-we-all-just-calm-down-about-cokes-ai-holiday-commercials

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The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea praise Tim Cook’s political acumen and discuss how other CEOs are trying to copy it. The discussion turns to Drake’s allegations of favoritism and why they seem unlikely, and then to an update on MacBook Pro speaker repairs and what you need to know.

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Chapters:

00:06 Introduction to MacVoices

04:11 Introducing the Panel

07:09 Tim Cook's Political Strategy

16:34 Drake's Accusations Against Apple

19:16 Legal Implications of Drake's Claims

23:51 Apple MacBook Pro Speaker Repairs

32:50 Closing Remarks and Support Information

Links:

Insta360 Link 2

Other CEOs want to copy Tim Cook's uber-simple Trump strategy

https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/25/other-ceos-want-to-copy-tim-cooks-trump-strategy-and-it-couldnt-be-simpler/

Drake ropes Siri into his feud with rival Kendrick Lamar, for some reason
https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/26/drake-ropes-siri-into-his-feud-with-rival-kendrick-lamar-for-some-reason

Apple is changing how MacBook Pro speakers are replaced and it could make repairs cheaper


https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apple-is-changing-how-macbook-pro-speakers-are-replaced-and-it-could-make-repairs-cheaper-175356909.html

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The sixth 2024 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide wraps up with bag picks, tool picks, tech picks, and more. Kelly Guimont, Ben Roethig, Kirk McElhearn, and Chuck Joiner do the picking, you do the shopping. (Part 2)

This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader.

Show Notes:

Links:

Kelly Guimont’s Picks:

Tom Bihn All-Fabric 3D Organizer Cube

https://www.tombihn.com/products/3d-organizer-cube-fabric-mesh?variant=40577878343

Leatherman Custom Shop

https://www.leatherman.com/customshop

Leatherman Skeletool, 7-in-1 Lightweight, Minimalist Multi-tool

https://amzn.to/41wubW7

Leatherman Micra, Keychain Multi-tool

https://amzn.to/3OQVbb8

Ben Roethig’s Picks:

Beats Solo 4 - Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones

https://amzn.to/4gxXuMg

SetApp

https://setapp.sjv.io/c/3470153/344537/5114

Kirk McElhearn’s Picks:

LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris Replica, Architectural Model Kit, Collectible Building

https://amzn.to/3VECyef

Oppenheimer - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital

https://amzn.to/3ZAyA7z

Chuck Joiner’s Picks:

STM Saga Backpack for Laptop, 15"

https://amzn.to/3ZPblrH

OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive Bay Solution, USB 3.1 Gen 2

https://amzn.to/3OUqHoU

Seagate BarraCuda 4TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch Sata 6 Gb/s 5400 RPM 256MB Cache

https://amzn.to/3ZT8RZH

Guests:

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.

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.

Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who’s shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville.

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