The Mac & Forth Show

This week we have a full house as Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl are joined by Mark to share their thoughts and opinions on this week's Apple-related news. New hardware from Apple as the M2 MacBook Pros, M2 Mac Mini and updated HomePods are announced. Apple is also about to make your old HomePod better. Twitter appears to have cut off third-party access and Stadia is no more. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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This week Dean, Steve, and Karl are back to share their thoughts and opinions on this week's Apple-related news. The iPhone turns sixteen and Safari turns twenty. Apple Maps allows businesses to update their info. Rumours abound for the 2024 iPhone model and the Mac Pro but are Apple betting the farm on their rumoured VR/AR headset at the expense of the rest of this year's lineup? All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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Happy New Year! Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl are back to their usual format as they review the week's Apple-related news. Apple is raising its prices to replace your phone battery. Apple Books introduces AI narration and it sounds pretty darn good. Qi2 Wireless charging copies MagSafe plus Fortnite 'might' be returning to iOS this year. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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No Raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens here, but Alan, Dean, Steve, Mark, Guy, GazMaz and Karl do list their favourite tech-related things from 2022. All recorded separately they share their thoughts and opinions on the things that impressed them the most this year. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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We know your burning question, what does the M&F crew plan to watch over Christmas? This week Alan, Steve, Mark and Karl are joined by the show's former news-round-up lady herself, Missy! They share what they have lined up to stream, including some classics and some surprises. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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Alan returns to join Dean, Steve, and Karl to tackle a few stories from the week's Apple-related news before turning their attention to possible gift ideas for your tech-loving friends or family members. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

Alan:

LEGO 10280 Flower Bouquet

Ticket To Ride

Carcassonne

Settlers of Catan

Spaceteam

AirTags

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

Logitech Crayon

Steve:

AirPods Pro 2

USB Heated Vest

Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector

UGREEN Nexode 100W 4-Port GaN Type C Charger

Dean:

Amazon Basics rechargeable batteries

Arturia MiniLab MIDI Keyboard

Hydrate Spark Pro Smart Water Bottle

Susan Kare Print

USB Compressed Air Gun

Karl:

Soundcore Anker Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth Speaker

Meross Mini Smart Plug HomeKit 2 Pack

Meross Led Strip Light 5M LED Light Strip

Meross Smart Bulb LED Light Bulb B22 2 Pack

Anker Nano 3 30W charger

HomePod Mini

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Having mostly recovered from his latest cycle accident, Karl returns and is joined by Mark, Steve, and Barry. It's been another interesting week at Twitter and now it looks like they, and Apple, are about to go to war, although maybe not. Apple has announced its App Store Awards and Oceanic+ is released. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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This week Mark steps up to host the show and is joined by Alan, Steve, and Dean. Apple and Google get investigated by the UK competition watchdog. iCloud is not playing nice for Windows users. Tesla teases Apple Music integration and the latest goings on at Twitter. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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Following their week off Alan, Steve, Barry and Karl return to share their thoughts and opinions on the last week's tech-related news. Apple goes live with their new Emergency SOS via Satellite service. Some good news for macOS and malware. Apple might be in a spot of bother regarding tracking and a look at the latest exploits at Twitter. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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Another week passes so Mark, Alan, Steve, and Karl return to share their thoughts and opinions on the last week's tech-related news. Elon Musk officially owns Twitter and he starts clearing house and announces a few changes. The EU wants Google and Apple to open up their walled gardens. The new iPad's USB-C port is not everything it appears to be and apparently no more new Macs this year. All this, and slightly more, on this week's episode.

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• This Month's Wonderful 'The One with the Shout Out' Funders: Teresa Hummel, Matt Barton, Ron Poyotte, Gordon Jackson, Paul Beattie, Jane, Alan, Frank Jacobsen, Keith Yarbrough, David Dean, Barry Gentleman, David Renfree, Tom Read, Chris Fields, Allister Jenks and Zareef Saadat. Also, thank you to all our contributors for other donations. Your support is always greatly appreciated.

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