Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can.

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    Latest Episodes

    #541: The Suspicious Shape of Spaghetti

    February 26th, 2025 · 77 minutes

    Myke is away, so Stephen and Federico are relaunching every shirt from the show's archives. Then, the guys talk through iOS 18.4 and Ticci's new WiFi. Lastly, Stephen chats with Connected headphone expert Merri about her new Powerbeats Pro 2.

    #540: Itsa Sixtini

    February 19th, 2025 · 93 minutes

    There's a new iPhone in town. It's not what you think...

    Beyond the new 16e, the guys discuss the end of Humane, the future of Siri, and quite a bit of feedback.

    #539: I'm the Hot Drink

    February 12th, 2025 · 85 minutes

    Stephen thinks he deserves a new title for changing the world, Stephen has a new page on his blog, and Stephen ordered Merri some new headphones. Also: Federico has a theory and Myke is in a new group chat.

    #538: A Future That Is Now Stuck in the Past

    February 5th, 2025 · 77 minutes

    The guys reflect on the Vision Pro's first year and then talk about things that matter more, like the recent resurgence of read-it-later apps and Apple's new Invites app.

    #537: Do You Know Apple?

    January 29th, 2025 · 70 minutes

    Legacy Stephen is back, and Federico has been wired in to the saga of DeepSeek.

    #536: Dad Draws a Bath and Plays Mario Kart

    January 22nd, 2025 · 70 minutes

    Federico has a new mail client, Myke is concerned about software releases, and Stephen shares a recent interaction with AppleCare's iCloud support team.

    #535: Proper Governance

    January 15th, 2025 · 84 minutes

    Federico, Myke, and Stephen consider turning their podcast over to a non-profit for all decision-making. Other points of business include Unifi networking, Focus modes, daily notes, and other items.

    #534: The Rickies (January 2025)

    January 8th, 2025 · 86 minutes

    It is time to name a new Annual Chairman, so the guys judge their 2024 predictions and make a new round of guesses for what 2025 may bring to the Apple faithful.

    #533: Somehow, AirPort Returned

    January 1st, 2025 · 49 minutes

    The lads return with their annual predictions for 2025! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2024 champion to be crowned.

    #532: The 2024 Annies

    December 18th, 2024 · 113 minutes

    The guys revisit the biggest stories of year, ranking each month on the most scientific scale known to humankind.