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MacVoices #26231: Live! – Apple Earnings, Executive Changes, and the Windows Clipboard Debate

By: Chuck
13 August 2026 at 03:54
Apple’s latest financial results drive a discussion about record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscription, and R&D numbers, along with the market’s negative reaction and stock volatility. The MacVoices Live! panel also examines leadership changes under new CEO John Ternus, including the return of a retired engineering executive, before debating Apple’s planned clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, its implications for users, and whether it introduces meaningful security concerns. 

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MacVoices #26202: Road to Macstock – The End of The Road with Mike Potter

By: Chuck
3 July 2026 at 13:23
The Road to Macstock wraps up with organizer Mike Potter providing last-minute updates for attendees, including his Creator Camp session on why the Mac still matters and a weekend talk about giving old Macs new life. He explains the event’s themed schedule, hotel room situation, late registration options, and what to bring. Mike also teases this year's T-shirt design details, talks about Macstock swag advice, and the value of curiosity, community, and conversation as a highlight of the event. 

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MacVoices #26194: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius

By: Chuck
26 June 2026 at 18:27
Our next stop on the Road to Macstock is with Marty Jencius, who  previews his workshop on troubleshooting Apple devices through a highly interactive “open space” format. Rather than a lecture, Marty explains how attendees will form small groups around real questions, share expertise, move between discussions using the “law of two feet,” and create organic conversations. The result will be a flexible, collaborative experience that encourages learning, problem-solving, and new connections among the participants. 

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MacVoices #26186: Road to Macstock – Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock

By: Chuck
20 June 2026 at 01:23
This time, the Road to Macstock takes us to Katie Fawkes, Director of Marketing and Doc Rock, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Ecamm, who talk about both their Creator Camp the day before Macstock, as well as their session during Macstock. They discuss how the hands-on event will help users of all experience levels build confidence with video production. They also cover Ecamm’s broader role beyond live streaming, practical uses for creators and businesses, the value of experimenting with gear, and why Macstock's welcoming community makes it a special gathering.

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MacVoices #26182: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz

By: Chuck
18 June 2026 at 01:46
Mike Schmitz previews his Road to Macstock session on starting a YouTube channel in 90 minutes, emphasizing creativity, repetition, audience connection, and practical tools over perfection. Mike discusses handling harsh comments, finding personal value in publishing, and using AI thoughtfully as a creative partner. His goal is to help get anyone on YouTube that wants to be there. 

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MacVoices #26181: Flip The Script – MacPaw’s Post-Keynote Perspective and AI-First App Development Strategy

By: Chuck
17 June 2026 at 15:24
Only a few hours after Apple’s WWDC keynote, members of the   MacPaw leadership team sat down for a conversation about Apple Intelligence, and Siri’s renewed promise. Topics touched on included privacy, developer access to user context, hybrid AI processing, Setapp’s role, and how AI is reshaping app creation, customer support, and software strategy. Participants included Oleksandr Kosovan, Founder and CEO?, Sergii Kryvoblotskyi, Director of AI and Research, Dmytro Melnyk, Chief Product Officer and Grant Belaire, Chief Marketing Officer.

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MacVoices #26179: Flip The Script – Dmytro Melnyk on Building AI Into Trusted MacPaw Products

By: Chuck
16 June 2026 at 13:43
From the Flip the Script event in San Francisco, Dmytro Melnyk, Chief Product Officer for MacPaw, discusses his role and the importance of the company’s careful approach to adding AI across products, from both the developer and customer viewpoints.. He explains why some users want frictionless AI while others resist it over privacy, cost, and complexity, and outlines Eney's goal of combining many Mac utility tasks into one assistant with a pay-as-you-go model. 

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MacVoices #26176: Flip The Script – Grant Belaire On Why MacPaw Is Taking A Practical Approach To AI

By: Chuck
12 June 2026 at 20:21
At Flip The Script, Grant Belaire, Chief Marketing Officer for MacPaw, discusses how the company approaches AI, app discovery, and developer support through their trusted products like CleanMyMac, Setapp, Moonlock, and Clear. He explains why AI should be useful rather than forced, how Setapp balances customers and developers, and why long-term commitment matters in building successful app marketplaces. 

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“Apple’s next move: AI, Siri, privacy, and software | WWDC 2026” Discussion with MacPaw

By: Chuck
10 June 2026 at 22:19
At MacPaw’s Flip the Script event following Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote, MacPaw executives discuss Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, privacy, local-first AI, developer access to user context, and the company’s shift toward AI platforms. The conversation also explores hybrid AI models, European limitations, parental controls, Google’s role, Setapp opportunities, and MacPaw’s credibility with users and developers. […]

MacVoices #26171: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet

By: Chuck
6 June 2026 at 01:38
Jeff Gamet is the latest stop on the The Road to Macstock, revealing his workshop session focused on helping everyone create digital art from simple paper sketches. Jeff explains how attendees can use iPhone, iPad, Mac, Linea Sketch, Affinity, or other tools, while emphasizing creativity, play, low-pressure participation, and overcoming the belief that “I’m not an artist.” 

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MacVoices #26162: NAB – PugetBench Helps Creators Compare, Troubleshoot, and Upgrade Systems

By: Chuck
1 June 2026 at 15:51
From NAB in Las Vegas, Matt Bach, Senior Product Manager at Puget Systems, explains PugetBench, a free benchmarking tool for end users that tests real applications such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and soon Unreal Engine. Matt discusses why real-world benchmarks beat synthetic scores, how software updates can dramatically change performance, and […]

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MacVoices #26158: Live – A Fake Vendor Site, Vision Pro, Apple Reorg, and the Impact of the Neo

By: Chuck
28 May 2026 at 21:34
The MacVoices Live! panel covers a fake vendor site spreading malware, Apple’s new accessibility previews, and a hardware reorganization aimed at faster, more unified product development. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, and Marty Jencius also discuss Eyes Off for shoulder-surfing protection, Microsoft and Google reactions to the MacBook Neo, Google’s proposed AI laptop, and broader questions about AI becoming part of operating systems. 

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MacOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 5 Update Now Available to Download for Beta Testers

10 August 2026 at 21:29

Apple has released MacOS 27 Golden Gate beta 5 for Mac users who are currently running the beta operating system. For those in the public beta testing program, the same build typically arrives for them soon after. MacOS 27 Golden Gate emphasizes performance improvements to the general system as well as features like Spotlight and ... Read More

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WebKit IP and DNS Leaks Affecting Proxies and Private Relay

10 August 2026 at 20:44

Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk (Mastodon, Hacker News, MacRumors, Mac Power Users):

WebKit-based browsers on iOS and macOS can be configured to route all web traffic through proxy servers, which is how Tor browsers on iOS and our own Psylo work. We found three WebKit features — DNS prefetching, WebAuthn Related Origin Requests, and WebTransport — that bypass the configured proxy and send traffic directly from the device, which exposes the user’s real network. The same leaks also affect Apple’s iCloud Private Relay.

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It must be noted that VPNs are not affected, since they tunnel the device’s entire network traffic at the system level.

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We’ve addressed all three leaks in Psylo 1.3.1[…] Passkeys and WebTransport have legitimate uses, so both can be re-enabled at any time through per-silo toggles. This keeps Psylo leak-free out of the box, while users who need one of these features on a given site can opt in explicitly, with a clear understanding of the trade-off.

Psylo:

In an ideal world, we’d report the issues to Apple, they acknowledge the issue, and ship a fix in a timely manner. Unfortunately, our past experience with Apple tells us that reporting this issue would involve months of delays, inconsistent communication, and in some cases, denying the issue’s impact entirely.

We weren’t willing to wait months, or upwards of a year, sitting on bugs that undermine the core privacy guarantees of Psylo and iOS Tor browsers while saying or doing nothing.

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Should we knowingly leave our users exposed while waiting for a system-level fix? We didn’t think that was acceptable or fair to our users. Or should we quietly ship our own mitigations without telling anyone? We didn’t think that was acceptable either. Security fixes deserve transparency, especially when they involve tradeoffs.

Psylo:

Soon after we published the blog, we sent a link to the blog and demo website to Apple in a security report to make them aware of it. Now the report is already in the status “We’re planning to address the issue you reported.” and a fix is planned for Fall 2026 🤯🤯🤯

Mysk:

It used to take months and months to reach this status. We got there in less than 24h

Running to the press always helps…

Previously:

Update (2026-08-11): Ben Lovejoy (MacRumors):

A class action lawsuit accusing Apple of false advertising, misrepresentation, and fraud has now been filed by Clarkson Law Firm – the same lawyers who previously obtained a $250M settlement over the delayed launch of Siri AI.

Apple tests China’s CXMT memory chips for Macs, iPhones, and iPads

10 August 2026 at 17:00

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Apple has been testing memory chips from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) for use across product lines that include iPhones and MacBooks, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter. The move comes as the company grapples with a severe memory-chip shortage intensified by surging demand from the artificial-intelligence boom.

The iPhone maker has held early talks with CXMT about potential supply of components, with the aim of incorporating them into some devices sold in China. Apple is seeking approval from the Trump administration to proceed with any business involving the Chinese chipmaker. Any such deal would be politically sensitive. Some U.S. policymakers worry that collaboration could give CXMT access to American intellectual property.

CXMT ranks as China’s largest chipmaker by market value. The testing reflects broader industry pressure: AI data-center demand has redirected substantial DRAM production capacity toward high-bandwidth memory used in AI accelerators, tightening supplies and driving up prices for the conventional memory chips needed in smartphones, PCs, and other consumer electronics.

Other device makers have already begun limited use of CXMT chips. Laptop producers HP and Acer have started incorporating the Chinese company’s memory into some devices sold outside the United States to ease shortages, the Journal reported.

Apple and CXMT did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the report. The development builds on earlier indications that Apple has been exploring options with Chinese memory suppliers and lobbying U.S. officials for flexibility amid the supply constraints. CXMT has faced scrutiny in Washington, including designation on a Pentagon list of companies with alleged ties to the Chinese military, adding layers of regulatory and political complexity to any potential partnership.

MacDailyNews Take: The situation underscores the tension between immediate commercial needs (securing enough memory to maintain production volumes and manage costs) and longer-term national-security and technology-transfer concerns. It’s a tightrope walk for sure.


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Une envie bien connue a enfin une explication : pourquoi il reste presque toujours une place pour le dessert

10 August 2026 at 10:01
Vous n'avez plus faim, mais impossible de résister à une mousse au chocolat ou à une glace ? Une étude allemande révèle que ce fameux « deuxième estomac » pour le dessert ne serait pas une simple impression. Les chercheurs ont identifié un mécanisme cérébral qui pousserait notre cerveau à...

How to save money on all Back to School tech (without buying second-rate)

10 August 2026 at 10:00

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Back Market’s Student & Teacher discounts

Fully operational for up to 50% less

Every September brings the same headache: a school or university supply list that suddenly includes a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and a household budget that hasn’t grown to match. Between rising hardware costs, global memory shortages, and kids lobbying hard for the newest device to fit in with friends, “Back to School tech” has quietly become one of the biggest line items of the season.

The good news is there’s a smarter and more affordable way to buy—refurbished—and it doesn’t mean settling for less.

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Why Back to School tech costs so much

Three pressures are colliding at once. Schools increasingly require students to bring their own laptop or tablet for coursework, turning what used to be optional into a mandatory expense. At the same time, a global shortage in memory chips has pushed up the base price of new devices across the board. Layer on peer pressure—plenty of kids push for the latest brand-name gadget even when a perfectly good device is already sitting in a drawer—and parents are left stretched thin, weighing tech costs against groceries and heating bills.

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Refurbished doesn’t mean second-hand

This is where the mindset shift matters. A refurbished device isn’t the same as a used one picked up second-hand with no guarantees. On Back Market, every product goes through professional inspection, testing, repair, and restoration before it’s resold—closer to buying a certified pre-owned car than rolling the dice on a stranger’s old phone. Devices are typically up to 50% cheaper than buying new, while still delivering full functionality for schoolwork, streaming, gaming, and everyday use.

It’s also a category with real breadth. Back Market isn’t just phones—you’ll find laptops, tablets, 2-in-1 computers, desktops, headphones, speakers, and more, all refurbished and inspected to the same standard. Whatever’s on the school supply list, there’s likely a refurbished option worth checking first.

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The numbers back it up

Demand is climbing fast: searches for iPhones are up over 60% month over month, with mid-generation models like the iPhone 13 and SE converting best—proof that shoppers want reliable performance without paying flagship prices. Every purchase—be it MacBook, iPhone, or iPad— also comes with the Back Market Promise: after its up to 100-point quality inspection, a 1-year warranty, 30-day returns, and free shipping, so the savings don’t come at the cost of peace of mind.

Stack the savings: student and teacher discounts

Parents, students, and educators can save even further with Back Market’s student and teacher discount.

Signing up takes just a couple of minutes:

That discount applies across the board—smartphones, laptops, tablets, and more—stacking on top of the already-reduced refurbished pricing.

Back to School with the best

Back to School shopping doesn’t have to mean choosing between a stretched budget and a disappointed kid. Buying refurbished gets premium brands like Apple into students’ hands at a fraction of the price, backed by real quality checks and warranties—and it keeps devices out of landfill in the process. For families feeling the pinch this September, it’s one of the easiest wins on the list.

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Apple: Das ist neu im August 2026

9 August 2026 at 09:00

Seit Apple sich im Jahr 2003 von der Macworld New York zurückgezogen hat, ist der August traditionell ein eher ruhiger Monat, was Apple-Neuheiten angeht – für die Apple-Gerüchteküche ist er jedoch von großer Bedeutung.

Da im September das bevorstehende iPhone-/Apple-Watch-Event ansteht, erwarten wir in diesem Monat keine neue Hardware. Wenn Sie es jedoch mögen, wenn Ihnen Überraschungen vorweggenommen werden, ist der August ein guter Monat für Apple-Gerüchte. Die Produktion der neuen iPhones und Apple Watches läuft an, sowie manchmal anderer Hardware, deren Veröffentlichung Apple für den Herbst plant. Und mit der Massenproduktion gehen auch Leaks einher.

Daher wird der August wahrscheinlich der Monat sein, in dem wir uns das bestmögliche Bild von den kommenden iPhones, Macs und anderen Geräten machen können, deren Veröffentlichung Apple für diesen Herbst geplant hat. Außerdem befinden sich die neuen Betriebssysteme bereits weit fortgeschritten in der öffentlichen Beta-Testphase – diese wird fortgesetzt, doch große Überraschungen sind dabei wohl nicht zu erwarten.

Der August ist auch Tim Cooks letzter Monat als CEO, da John Ternus diese Rolle am 1. September übernimmt. Und „Ted Lasso“ ist zurück!

Die Beta-Tests für OS 27 gehen weiter

Wir rechnen im August nicht mit neuer Hardware (schließlich steht das große iPhone-Event im September kurz bevor), aber es wird jede Menge Software zu entdecken geben, wenn Sie am Beta-Programm teilnehmen.

Derzeit befinden wir uns bei der vierten Beta-Version für alle OS-27-Updates: iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS und visionOS. Neue Versionen werden etwa alle zwei Wochen an Entwickler ausgegeben, wobei die öffentlichen Beta-Tester die gleichen Builds mittlerweile ein oder zwei Tage später erhalten. Rechnen Sie also im August mit zwei weiteren Beta-Versionen, möglicherweise sogar drei.

Zu diesem Zeitpunkt sind die meisten wichtigen Funktionen und Änderungen in den OS-27-Beta-Versionen bereits vorhanden, und Apple arbeitet nur noch daran, Details zu verfeinern, Fehler zu beheben und die Leistung zu optimieren. Wir werden die Builds zudem nach möglichen versteckten Informationen zu den kommenden Produkten durchforsten.

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Apple TV

Folgende Serien und Filme erwarten wir im August auf Apple TV:

„Ted Lasso“ (Staffel 4): Apples großer Durchbruchserfolg kehrt nach einer dreijährigen Pause zurück. 5. August

„Women in Blue“ (Staffel 2): In der zweiten Staffel begleitet die Serie María, die inzwischen zum Lieutenant befördert wurde, während sie sich hin- und hergerissen sieht zwischen den Regeln, zu deren Einhaltung sie sich verpflichtet hat, und dem unerbittlichen Drang nach der Wahrheit. 12. August

„The Dynasty: UConn Huskies“: Eine Sportdokumentation über das erfolgreichste Team im College-Basketball. 21. August

„Stillwater“ (Staffel 5): Eine Zeichentrickserie für Kinder, in der ein weiser Panda namens Stillwater seinen menschlichen Nachbarn neue Perspektiven auf die Welt, auf sich selbst und aufeinander vermittelt. Termin

Dark Matter (Staffel 2): Die gefeierte High-Concept-Science-Fiction-Serie kehrt zurück. 28. August

Apple Arcade

Apple veröffentlicht die meisten Apple Arcade-Spiele am ersten Freitag jedes Monats. In unseren Apple Arcade-FAQ finden Sie eine vollständige Liste der Apple Arcade-Spiele sowie weitere Details zum Dienst. Gelegentlich werden Spiele ohne Vorankündigung veröffentlicht, doch in der Regel werden die Veröffentlichungen des nächsten Monats im Bereich „Demnächst“ aufgeführt.

Everyday Puzzles: Mini Games: Mehr als zehn wortbasierte Minispiele mit täglichen Herausforderungen und vielem mehr. 6. August

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition: Der größte Name unter den American-Football-Spielen bringt seine jährliche Neuerscheinung pünktlich zur neuen Saison auf den Markt. 6. August

Retro Bowl College: Ein Retro-Arcade-Football-Spiel im 8-Bit-Stil – in der Arcade-Version sind alle kostenpflichtigen Funktionen freigeschaltet. 6. August

Water Sort Pluzzle: Get Color: Entspannende Rätsel rund um das Sortieren, Mischen und Zuordnen von Farben. 6. August

Repacking a 20-Inch 2006 iMac onto an open air case

9 August 2026 at 01:06

By this point this iMac had seen many iterations of items used as a computer case for one length of time or another: a wooden board, a shelf, and then a drawer from a tossed out table. Why not a proper open air style case?     There’s nothing particular which makes this case more […]

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Restoring a Macintosh Plus and Convincing It to Work With BlueSCSI

8 August 2026 at 17:12

Many more years ago than I care to admit, I took a C programming class in college. The computers in the university labs were all Macintosh Pluses, and nearly all of them had a single floppy drive.   (Photo for illustration: Tomas Martinez – Macintosh Plus with an external Hard Drive – URL) Stepping into […]

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