This week on 'The Mac & Forth Show Podcast,' Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl explore the latest Apple updates and share their top tech gift suggestions. They delve into the new features of iOS 17.2, including the innovative Journal app, and discuss the subtle changes in macOS Sonoma 14.2. The episode also highlights the enhanced health data accessibility in watchOS 10.2 and the 3D movie support in tvOS 17.2. Plus, they offer creative Christmas gift ideas for tech enthusiasts. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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This week on 'The Mac & Forth Show Podcast,' Alan, Steve, and Karl are set to tickle your tech fancy with some Apple-flavoured news and quirks! First up, Apple TV gives the boot to 'Central Park' and 'Swagger,' leaving us wondering if Apple's got a new trick up its sleeve or just a tighter belt. Then, the guys tackle the drama around the FiLMiC video app for iPhone - is it really curtains for this beloved app, or just a cliffhanger? In a blast from the past, they'll marvel at a RadioShack cheque signed by none other than Steve Jobs - talk about a pricey autograph! The plot thickens this side of the pond, where iPhone 15 Pro Max orders are playing a game of switcheroo with fakes. Oh, the intrigue! In a bizarre tech twist, an Android phone thief soon returns it when they realise it’s not an iPhone! And for the grand finale, AirTags turn into plant detectives, tracking down pilfered greenery. It's like a 'Where's Waldo?' for plants! All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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Join Alan, Steve, and Karl in this week's episode of 'The Mac & Forth Show Podcast' as they dive into the latest tech stories. The episode opens with a surprising boardroom coup at OpenAI, exploring the unexpected shifts in leadership and their wider implications and continue with the intriguing mystery behind the changes and its resolution. The discussion then pivots to the termination of the 'Nothing' project's iMessage bridge, highlighting the significant privacy and security concerns involved. The team also examines Apple's legal challenge against the EU's demand for third-party app stores, delving into the potential consequences for the tech giant. Wrapping up, they ponder the future of Apple's leadership, discussing Tim Cook's comments on potential successors as CEO. 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, Dean, and Karl discuss a range of Apple-centric topics: the controversial $700 Humane AI Pin and its implications, Apple's surprising decision to adopt RCS messaging for enhanced iPhone-Android communication, the standout finalists of the 2023 App Store Awards and their impact on app development, a Paris exhibition showcasing the iPhone 15 Pro Max's photographic capabilities, and the introduction of spatial videos on iPhone 15 Pro with the upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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On this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, hosts Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl discuss the latest updates and rumours in the Apple universe. Apple has released updates for macOS Sonoma and HomePod, enhancing stability and user experience. Meanwhile, iOS sees a minor update with version 17.1.1. In hardware news, Apple has confirmed there will be no Apple Silicon 27-inch iMac, suggesting a focus on the 24-inch model for upgraders. Speculation about new iPads and AirPods not being ready for a 2023 launch is also on the table, alongside Macs now being able to detect water in USB-C ports to prevent damage. In response to the EU Digital Markets Act, Apple will comply with regulations allowing side-loading and alternative payment systems. Developers express frustration with Apple's Feedback Assistant, calling for a boycott due to its inefficiency. And in a lighter note, Apple Music celebrates Taylor Swift as the Artist of the Year for 2023. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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On this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, hosts Alan, Dean, Karl, and special guest Craig Atkinson, from our Discord server, discuss Apple's new M3 chip lineup, including its integration into the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. They touch upon the release of the "scary fast" iMac with the M3 chip, the iPhone 15 Pro Max's role in capturing the recent Apple event, the revelation about the iPhone's malfunctioning Wi-Fi MAC privacy feature for three years, and a guide to the new Journal feature in iOS 17.2. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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On this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, join Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl as they delve into the latest Apple updates. Apple is teasing a "scary fast" Mac announcement set for October 30th. The company has also rolled out updates for iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. In subscription news, Apple One bundles are seeing price increases across TV, Arcade, and News+. On the health tech front, Apple Watch is making strides in identifying Parkinson's disease. For HomeKit enthusiasts, Matter 1.2 now supports robot vacuums and fridges. Lastly, a new survey reveals that a significant number of teens are comfortable with parents tracking their location for safety reasons. All this, and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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On this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, hosts Dean, Steve, and Karl, are joined by GazMaz from the mighty MyMac Podcast. We're diving into Apple's latest third-gen Apple Pencil with USB-C charging and the new firmware for AirPods Pro 2. We'll also discuss the UK's approval of Microsoft's Activision deal with a minor tweak concerning cloud gaming. In software updates, iOS 17.1 brings fixes for iPhone 15 screen burn and a pesky keyboard bug. Goldman Sachs is having second thoughts about its Apple Card partnership, and we'll take a nostalgic look at a vintage Apple gear auction featuring an 8GB original iPhone still in its shipping box. All this and slightly more on this week’s episode.

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On this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, join Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl, as they discuss Apple's iOS 16.7.1 update addressing security vulnerabilities for older devices, and the new AirPods Pro 2 firmware update aimed at bug fixes. They also delve into the financial ties between Apple and Google, with Google's payment to Apple for being the default search engine on iOS now ranging between $18 to $20 billion. The hosts touch on Tim Cook defending Apple against greenwashing accusations, Ridley Scott's 4-hour director's cut of 'Napoleon' for Apple TV+, and a nostalgic revelation about Steve Jobs wanting the Macintosh design to embody the early Beatles' energy.

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This week, Alan, Steve, and Karl, joined by Steve Durbin of GeeksCorner, dive into Apple's iOS 17.03 overheating fix, Spotify's stance against Apple's App Store dominance in the UK, and Google’s ‘Assistant with Bard’ tease for iOS and Android. They also discuss Facebook and Instagram's no-ads plan, Apple's shift to automated support on 'X', and the eerie ‘The Enfield Poltergeist’ trailer. Tune in for a roundup of tech updates and more in this week's episode.

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