Let's Talk Apple

This month Bart is joined by Elaine Giles from Mac Bites and Scott Willsey from the Friends with Beer podcast. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by two short Apple-related legal stories, one Apple hire, and some highlights from Apple's services. The four main stories are continued crankiness in Apple's work force resulting in an open letter and three unionisation drives, some crankiness from video pros expressed in another open letter, Apple's Q2 2022 earnings call, and the limited launch of Apple's Self Service Repair program in the US. The show ends with a quick rundown of some other Apple-related stories that made the news in April. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp104. This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please considering supporting the show on Patreon. Reminder - you can submit questions for future Q & A shows at lets-talk.ie/photoq.

This month Bart is joined by Charlotte Henry from the Addition. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by one notable number, some some Apple-related legal news, a little Apple HR & acquisitions news, and some highlights from Apple's services. The three main stories are the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), a great night for Apple at the Oscars, and Apple's 'Peek Performance' event. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in March. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta103. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Charlotte Henry: https://theaddition.substack.com @charlotteahenry

This month Bart is joined by Chuck Joiner from Mac Voices and Rod Simmons from the SMR podcast. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by one notable number, some some Apple-related legal news, a little Apple HR & acquisitions news, and some highlights from Apple's original content and subscription services. The three main stories are updated safety protections for AirPods, the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the Apple world, and a preview of Apple's annual shareholder meeting. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in February. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta102. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Chuck Joiner: http://www.macvoices.com @chuckjoiner Rod Simmons: https://smrpodcast.com @rodsimmons

This month Bart is joined by Chuck Joiner from Mac Voices and Rosemary Orchard from various podcasts. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some some Apple-related legal news, a little Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's original content and subscription services. The four main stories are Intel's new I9 mobile processor, the controversy around AirTags, more AppStore issues, and Apple's Q1 2022 earnings call. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in January. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta101. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Chuck Joiner: http://www.macvoices.com @chuckjoiner Rosemary Orchard: https://rosemaryorchard.com @RosemaryOrchard

This month Bart is joined by Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast. The show starts with some reflections on making it to 100 shows. With the navel-gazing out of the way the show moves on to the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some some Apple-related legal news, quite a bit of Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's original content and subscription services. The three main stories are Apple's secret deal with China in 2016, the problems in Apple's Indian factory, and the new features in Apple's latest OS updates. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in December. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta100. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Allison Sheridan: http://www.podfeet.com @podfeet

This month Bart is joined by Charles Edge from the Mac Admins podcast. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some some Apple-related legal news, quite a bit of Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's original content and subscription services. The four main stories are Apple's new self service repair program, Apple's renewed focus on business and enterprise customers, Apple's suit against the NSO Group (makers of the Pegasus spyware), and the faux-scandal around Apple buying ads for apps they sell in their App Store. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in November. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta99. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Charles Edge: https://krypted.com @cedge318

This month Bart is joined by Chuck Joiner from Mac Voices, and Lynda Gousha from the Silicon Mac Users Group (SVMUG). The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some some Apple-related legal news, and some highlights from Apple's original content and subscription services. The three main stories are Apple's 'Unleashed' event, the release of macOS Monterey, and Apple's Q4 2021 earnings call. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in October. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta98. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Chuck Joiner: http://www.macvoices.com @chuckjoiner Lynda Gousha: http://www.svmug.org @llg4cdg

This month Bart is joined by Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast podcast & Adam Christianson from the Mac Cast. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some some Apple-related legal news, some Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's original content and subscription services. The four main stories are Apple's on-going Antitrust woes, The EU's proposed USB-C mandate, Apple's 'California Streaming' event, and reflections on the decade since Steve Jobs's death. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in September. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta97. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Allison Sheridan: http://www.podfeet.com @podfeet Adam Christianson: http://www.maccast.com @maccast

This month Bart is joined by special guest Tom Merritt from DTNS. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some notable numbers, some Apple-related legal news, and some highlights from Apple's original content and subscription services. The three main stories are Apple's new child protection features, continuing pressure on the App Stores, and open discontent among Apple employees. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in August. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta96. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Tom Merritt: https://www.tommerritt.com @acedtect

Joining Bart this month are Nick Riley amd Simon Parnell from the Essential Apple Podcast and Chuck Joiner from Mac Vioces. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some Apple-related legal news, some Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's subscription services. The four main stories are Apple's Q3 earnings call, the NSO Group and their Pegasus spyware, Apple's new MagSafe battery pack, and Windows365 and the future of Window on the Mac. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in July. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta95. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Nick Riley: http://www.essentialapple.com @spligosh Simon Parnell: http://www.essentialapple.com @serenak Chuck Joiner: http://www.macvoices.com @chuckjoiner

Joining Bart this month is special guest Steve Harris from Reinvented Software. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's subscription services. The three main stories are scrutiny from regulators and law makers on both sides of the Atlantic, WWDC, and Windows 11. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in June. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta94. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Steve Harris: https://reinventedsoftware.com @steveharris

Joining Bart this month are Simon Parnell and Mark Chappell from the Essential Apple Podcast. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by some Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's original content. The four main stories are the Apple -v- Epic trial, Apple Music going lossless, the Matter smart home standard, and Apple's pre-announcement of some new accessibility features. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in May. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta93. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Simon Parnell: http://www.essentialapple.com @serenak Mark Chappell: http://www.essentialapple.com @oceanspeed

Joining Bart this month are Lynda Gousha from the SVMUG, Chuck Joiner from Mac Voices, and Kelly Guimont from The Mac Observer. The show starts with the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by a few quick legal stories, some Apple HR news, and some updates to Apple's various services. The four main stories are Earth Day 2021, Apple opening it's Find My network to third parties, Apple's Q2 2021 earnings call, and Apple's bumper Spring Loaded event. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in April. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta92. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Lynda Gousha: http://www.svmug.org @llg4cdg Chuck Joiner: http://www.macvoices.com @chuckjoiner Kelly Guimont: http://www.appcamp4girls.com @verso

Joining Bart this month are Charles Edge from the Mac Admins Podcast, Simon Parnell and Nick Riley from the Essential Apple podcast, and GazMaz from the MyMac Podcast. The show starts with a the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by a few quick legal stories, some Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's push into original content. The three main stories are Apple discontinuing the iMac Pro, some other iMacs and the HomePod, Intel's very mixed messaging towards Apple, and the compromise Apple managed to strike with Russia over their App Pre-installation law. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in March. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta91. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Charles Edge: https://krypted.com @cedge318 Simon Parnell: h

Joining Bart this month are Chuck Joiner from MacVoices and Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast. The show starts with a the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by a few notable numbers, some Apple HR news, and some highlights from Apple's push into original content. The three main stories are how well Apple TV+ is doing this awards season, a dramatic escalation in Epic's attacks on Apple, and an interesting hearing study run via Apple Health. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in February. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta90. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Chuck Joiner: http://www.macvoices.com @chuckjoiner Allison Sheridan: http://www.podfeet.com @podfeet

Joining Bart this month is Lynda Gousha from the Silicon Valley Mac Users Group. The show starts with a the usual followups and updates on long-running stories. That's followed by a few quick updates on some Apple-related legal cases, some Apple HR news, an overview of developments in Apple's various service offerings, and the highlights from Apple's push into original content. The four main stories are Apple's Q1 2021 earnings, the rumoured Apple Car, A privacy push, and a racial equity push. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in January. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta89. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Ken Ray: https://macosken.squarespace.com @macosken

Joining Bart this month is Ken Ray from Mac OS Ken. The show starts with a the usual followups and updates on long-running stories, including a deeper than normal dive into the regulation question. That's followed by a few quick updates on some Apple-related legal cases, some Apple HR news, and an overview of developments in Apple's various service offerings. The four main stories are Facebook's anti-anti-tracking crusade, Apple's new AirPods Max, the launch of Fitness+, and the arrival of ProRAW. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in December. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta88. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Ken Ray: https://macosken.squarespace.com @macosken

Joining Bart this month are Allison Sheridan from the NosillaCast, and Nick Riley from the Essential Apple Podcast. The show starts with a few followup stories, updates on some Apple-related legal cases, some Apple HR news, and a quick(ish) overview of news related to Apple's content offerings. The three main stories are more App Store Developments, the release of macOS Big Sur, and Apple's new M1 Macs. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in November. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta87. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Allison Sheridan: http://www.podfeet.com @podfeet Nick Riley: http://www.essentialapple.com @spligosh

Joining Bart this month are Mikah Sargent from the Clockwise podcast and TWiT network, and SimonParnell from the Essential Apple Podcast. The show starts with a few followup stories, updates on some Apple-related legal cases, one acquisition, and a quick(ish) overview of news related to Apple's original content. The three main stories are Apple's Q4 2020 earnings call, the on-going anti-trust kerfuffle, and Apple's 'Hi, Speed' event. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in October. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta86. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Mikah Sargent: http://chihuahua.coffee @mikahsargent Simon Parnell: http://www.essentialapple.com @serenak

Joining Bart this month are Charlotte Henry; Kelly Guimont from the Mac Observer, and Nick Riley from the Essential Apple Podcast. The show starts with a few followup stories (including the virus-shaped elephant in every room these days), some hires and acquisitions, and a quick overview of news related to Apple's original content. The three main stories are more App-Store-related developments, Apple's 'Time Flies' event, and the release of iOS 14, watchOS 7, etc.. The show ends with a quick rundown of some smaller Apple-related stories that made the news in September. Detailed show notes are available at https://lets-talk.ie/lta85. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon at https://patreon.com/ltpod. Links: Let's Talk Apple: http://www.lets-talk.ie/apple @LTPod Bart Busschots: http://www.bartb.ie @bbusschots Charlotte Henry: https://www.macobserver.com/author/charlotte-henry/ @charlotteahenry Kelly Guimont: http://www.appcamp4girls.com @verso Nick Riley: http://www.essentialapple.com @spligosh