In this week’s episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Dean, Steve, and Karl are joined by Steve Durbin from GeeksCorner to discuss their expectations and hopes for WWDC 2024. As always, this is an exciting time of year for Apple fans, filled with anticipation over what Tim Cook might unveil. The team shares their predictions and speculates on potential announcements, from software updates to new hardware, or lack of it. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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In this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl delve into the UK’s new Digital Markets Act, fast-tracked to regulate Big Tech, especially US companies. They also discuss an alarming Apple study on tinnitus and hearing health. Listeners will get tips on avoiding Apple Pay scams, explore Apple's extensive durability testing, and uncover Apple's AI plans involving a mysterious "black box" for cloud data management. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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In this week’s episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Steve, and Karl, are joined by GazMaz, from the mighty MyMac Podcast, to dive into the latest iOS and iPadOS updates that fix the reappearing photos bug, analyze an iPad Pro battery teardown video, and explore Apple’s new promotion increasing trade-in values for older iPhones. They also discuss the controversy surrounding Apple Music’s list of the 100 best albums and cover Apple’s legal battle with the EU over a $2 billion fine related to Apple Music. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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In this week’s episode of The Mac & Forth Show Podcast, Alan, Steve, Karl, and special guest Craig Atkinson dive into Apple’s latest software releases, discussing the new features and updates in iOS, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and tvOS 17.5. They also explore the new cross-platform anti-stalking tracker standard introduced by Apple and Google, designed to enhance user privacy across devices. The team gives their take on the latest iPad Pro reviews, weighing in on its performance strengths and the limitations imposed by iPadOS. Additionally, they cover OpenAI’s announcement of a ChatGPT app for Mac, speculating on its potential impact on productivity. Finally, the hosts react to Apple’s recent apology over the controversial iPad Pro ‘Crush’ ad, which stirred significant public feedback. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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This week on 'The Mac & Forth Show Podcast,' join Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl as they dive into the latest Apple innovations. First up, they discuss the new iPad Air which now features a faster processor and a supersized 13-inch option, catering to users seeking larger screens for productivity and entertainment. They also explore Apple's unveiling of the M4 chip, a powerhouse designed to enhance AI capabilities across devices. The conversation heats up with a look at the new iPad Pro, boasting an OLED display and the title of the thinnest Apple product ever, setting new standards for tablet design. Additionally, the team examines the major updates to Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on the iPad, which promise to revolutionise creative workflows. Lastly, they chat about the innovative Apple Pencil Pro, introducing new squeeze gestures to enhance user interaction. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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In this week’s episode of 'The Mac & Forth Show,’ Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl dive into some troubling tech developments, including the perplexing issue of users getting randomly locked out of their Apple ID accounts. They also discuss Apple's challenges with a new UK cybersecurity law, which could reshape tech operations significantly. The team further explores ByteDance's bold stance on potentially shutting down U.S. operations for TikTok rather than selling it. In related news, TikTok’s latest manoeuvre aims to bypass in-app purchase fees, mirroring Fortnite's previous strategies. Plus, get the scoop on the highly anticipated new iPad Pro, rumoured to be equipped with the powerful M4 chip. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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In this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Dean, and Karl delve into a variety of Apple-related news. They start with the exciting expectations for the upcoming iPad Air and iPad Pro models, discuss the declining U.S. demand for the Apple Vision Pro headset, and ponder Apple's decision to potentially discontinue their FineWoven case and Apple Watch band series. The conversation also touches on President Biden signing a bill aimed at TikTok amidst legal threats from the company, and Senator Elizabeth Warren's vocal but undefined plan to challenge Apple's market dominance. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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In this week’s episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl  unpack a range of hot topics, starting with the App Store's first emulator that, despite its milestone status, appears to be ad-heavy and possibly a knockoff. They also discuss the looming fear of Nintendo’s legal actions which seems to keep other emulators at bay. Additionally, the team delves into serious concerns over suspected Chinese spyware targeting Apple devices and the implications for global cybersecurity. Rounding out the discussion, they address the UK’s recent refusal to dismiss a significant lawsuit against Apple, signaling potential challenges ahead for the tech giant. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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On this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show Podcast, Alan, Steve and Karl  are at it again, delving into the latest from Apple. They'll discuss the App Store's new embrace of classic game emulators, examine Apple's progressive step towards DIY repairability with used parts, and scrutinise the comeback of the controversial iMessage bridge "Sunbird." The team also explores how Apple's AI is benefiting from an influx of Shutterstock images and probes into the persistent popularity of iPhones and Apple Watches among teenagers. Plus, Karl introduces us to VanPlay, his unique take on CarPlay. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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In this week's episode of 'The Mac & Forth Show Podcast,' join Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl as they unpack a plethora of intriguing Apple-related news. Plus, this week they are joined by Guy Serle of the mighty MyMac Podcast. They'll kick off with a dive into WWDC 2024's schedule and Apple Park's special event, segue into Canva's merger with Affinity and its potential impact on Adobe's dominance, and examine Apple's legal battle with a former employee over iOS app leaks. The team will also explore Apple's AI research and its compact efficiency compared to GPT-4, followed by Apple's rebuttal against a DOJ antitrust lawsuit. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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