This week GazMaz from the MyMac Podcast joins Dean, Steve and Karl to discuss the week’s Apple and tech-related news. The new macOS, Catalina, has arrived and we share our thoughts and experiences installing and using the new OS. Apple starts another Repair Program, the Apple Arcade line up grows, SIRI now works with Spotify and Apple may have accidentally leaked, again. All this and slightly more on this week’s episode.
Read MoreAnother week has passed us by, so not only does that mean that Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return to peruse the week’s Apple-related news but it also means fresh updates for iOS. Also, Apple News+ launches in the UK, the Apple Watch proves it’s worth again, SIRI is about to get more friendly with other apps, a big exploit is discovered, Mario loses his driving license in Belgium and Apple TV+ of off to the movies. All this and slightly more on this week’s episode.
Read MoreThe iPhones arrive, iOS13.1 arrives, iPadOS arrives and TVOS arrives so Alan, Dean and Karl go over all the releases and share their thoughts on the new arrivals. Amazon appears to be putting Alexa everywhere, along with a Ring Camera that has an unfortunate name. Oprah’s Book Club is coming to iBooks and ATV+. Mac Pro’s will be made in Texas…like before and the rumours arrive for next years iPhone (sob). All this and slightly more on this week’s episode.
Read MoreIt’s almost new iPhone’s day and so Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return to discuss their ordering process, the release of iOS13, the release of Apple Arcade but the delay of iPadOS. Disney’s CEO resigning from the Apple board, free movies coming to Plex and Amazon Music going HD. All this and slightly more on this week’s episode.
Read MoreApple has revealed their new devices so Alan, Dean and Karl return to discuss what they thought of the event and all the new kit revealed. We also now know how Apple will handle its upcoming services consisting of Apple Arcade and Apple TV+. We also discover is any of the new tech will be tempting the lads to raid their credit cards on Friday. All this and slightly more on this week’s episode.
Read MoreAfter a short break Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return to look ahead to the upcoming announcement from Apple and delve into some of the recent rumours that have surfaced. There’s also news of Apple possibly assisting independent repair businesses and Apple announces a repair program for some Apple Watches with cracked screens. All this and slightly more on this week’s episode.
Read MoreFollowing recent reports that you could stain your new Apple Credit card if you did anything weird, like putting the card in a wallet or your jean pockets, a few companies appear to have stepped up to help you keep that titanium card free of stains...Phew!
Read MoreWith the upcoming reveal of the new iPhone 11 (at least we think that's what it will be called) I go through a recent piece from Forbes and share my thoughts.
Read MoreJust before recording last week’s episode of Mac & Forth I mentioned that I had planned some relaxation during my up coming week off. I thought, like always, I’d spend a few days heading into London and visiting a few pubs I like (The Bierschenke has to be sampled) and maybe visit the odd Apple store.
Fortunately we devised a better plan than just visiting a couple of Apple stores. Why not try and visit all of the London Apple stores (within the M25) in one day using only public transport?
Read MoreAnother week means it’s time for another show. Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return to discuss how Ikea plans to invest heavily in home automation over the coming years. Disney announces the launch date for their streaming service and the UK isn’t getting it, yet. Apple own streaming service budget has ballooned. Two new Apple Watch variants may be arriving soon. Apple Arcade appears with an early access program and a speculative price point and Karl is finally happy his OSMO Pocket plays nice with his iPad Pro. All this and slightly more on this week’s episode.
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