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ntro: Many of us know of Apple’s attempts to get into the home automation market with what they called HomeKit. Somewhat less than successful if truth be told, but lets not call the company a quitter. Looks like they may be coming back with something new.For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool)Guy: Gaz : Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and BlueskyDave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveginsburg, , BlueSky @daveginsburg and the show @intouchwithiosGoogle Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly.Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrotPaypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: Many of us know of Apple’s attempts to get into the home automation market with what they called HomeKit. Somewhat less than successful if truth be told, but lets not call the company a quitter. Looks like they may be coming back with something new. For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Gaz :  Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveginsburg, , BlueSky @daveginsburg  and the show @intouchwithios Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro:It’s easy to get caught up in the hype when Apple releases new products. Gotta have the new this or that. Sure it’s great to have new things, but when they’re replacing only slightly older things, maybe take a pause and consider what the new thing has that the old one doesn’t and is it worth the price? This week we look at potential upcoming products Apple may release and whether it’s what we might spend money on. For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Gaz :  Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Jeff on Mastodon: mastodon.social@jgamet Jeff on Bluesky: jgamet.bsky.social Jeff’s blogs: jeffgamet.com and freshbrewedtales.com Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: S-lady is now supposed to be interactive without trying to be your girlfriend (or boyfriend depending on your language settings). Apple may have gone too far the other way For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Gaz :  Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: The September 9th Apple event was everything we expected because leakers leaked everything before the event. We knew there wouldn’t be a regular iPhone 18 or new iPhone SE, an iPhone Air or new Home products which left, an iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Airpod 5,Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4, and the least surprising product of all…the iPhone Duo For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Gaz :  Owen: SO many things! Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: Same as the old boss! Actually I have no idea. John Ternus comes to the head muck-a-muck job relatively unknown for Apple circles. One thing for sure, he is not Tim Cook. It remains to be seen if that’s good or bad. For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Gaz :  Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: Does everything have to be camera enabled? Google Glasses was probably the first salvo when a lot of people became upset when what looked like ordinary glasses could be filming them. The cameras everywhere backlash has continued even now with Flock Cameras being vandalized. Apple is possibly jumping into this with a potential HomePod with a screen and camera and AirPods having them as well\ For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba Gaz :  Marty: Dock Star - https://dockstar.app/   Contact Info [email protected] MacParrot and VertShark on Twitter MacParrot on BlueSky GazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on Bluesky GuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Marty’s website: ThePodTalk.net @jencius Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: Does everything have to be camera enabled? Google Glasses was probably the first salvo when a lot of people became upset when what looked like ordinary glasses could be filming them. The cameras everywhere backlash has continued even now with Flock Cameras being vandalized. Apple is possibly jumping into this with a potential HomePod with a screen and camera and AirPods having them as well\ For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool)Guy: If you're a comic fan and a little tire of the mostly family-friendly MCU, check out Lanterns on HBO. https://www.hbomax.com/show/8c11d041-6b71-4e54-8369-fdb310e063b8 Gaz :  Jeff: Obsidian https://obsidian.md/ Contact Info [email protected] MacParrot and VertShark on Twitter MacParrot on BlueSky GazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on Bluesky GuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Jeff on Bluesky: jgamet.bsky.social Jeff’s blogs: jeffgamet.com and freshbrewedtales.com Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: No announcement yet for Apple’s next event. Usually filled with iPhones and praise from various Apple bigwigs about how the new stuff makes any other iPhone pathetic in comparison. With a new CEO and rumors flying around like Wizard of OZ monkeys, what should you do? Buy what you want now or wait to see what’s released. Gaz is back too so get ready for major shenanigans! For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Gaz :  Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: We’re probably about a month away from the next likely iPhone event and there are so many models! In fact, there’s so many that it’s being said that Apple might split them up into TWO events, one in the fall of this year and another in the spring of 2027. We’re going to look into the reasons why this might happen and how it could affect the company. Oh, and apparently this is John Ternus’s first major Apple Event that he’ll be hosting For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Really enjoying Amazon Prime’s Batman: Caped Crusader series. Done by Bruce Timm, the same man who was behind Batman the Animated Series. https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Caped-Crusader-Season-1/dp/B0CYFCLQ6B Gaz :  Marty: Reading List - Marc Köhlbrugge - https://marc.io/readinglist https://marc.io/projects/ Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Marty’s website: ThePodTalk.net @jencius Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: The Macbook Neo is a certified hit and all accomplished with a mobile chip. How well do you think a Mac Neo would do? If you have questions about performance, well we’re here to put it straight For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: NetNewsWire. Free to use. Set up the news sources you like and stay up to date. https://netnewswire.com/ Gaz :  Jeff: TerminalWidget - Display terminal output and other scripting output in a Widget on your Mac. From our friend Brett Terpstra. https://www.producthunt.com/products/terminalwidget https://brettterpstra.com/2026/08/01/introducing-terminalwidget/ https://shop.astropad.com/products/rock-paper-pencil Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Jeff on Mastodon: mastodon.social@jgamet Jeff on Bluesky: jgamet.bsky.social Jeff’s blogs: jeffgamet.com and freshbrewedtales.co Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: Apple’s price increases are going to hit you hard the next time you want to upgrade. The current way is through your Apple Wallet with terms spread out for 12+ months at 0% interest. If you believe rumors, there’s a lease program about to start that could significantly lower how much you pay each, except you don’t actually own the device. For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: DaVinchi Resolve. A free video editor if you want something more powerful than iMovie and less like certain apps I’ve recommended before that constantly nag you to go to a subscription model. Gaz :  Chuck: Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Chuck Joiner ios the host of MacVoice recorded LIVE on Tuesday nights EST. Look for it on YouTube on the MacVoices channel or the Macvoices websited Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly.Ko-Fi Supportershttps://ko-fi.com/macparrotPaypal Supporters:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: Macstock 10 has come and gone and if you didn’t go you really missed out.All day long speakers and get togethers and parties at night. For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool)Guy: Gaz : Dave: Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios Marty’s website: ThePodTalk.net @jencius Google Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly.Ko-Fi Supportershttps://ko-fi.com/macparrotPaypal Supporters:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro: If you didn’t buy some new or refurbished Apple gear over the last month or so, too bad. It’s likely going to cost you more now. Apple claims rising memory and storage prices are to blame, but let’s take a look at that. For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Retrocade - free-ish as part of Apple Arcade. Lots of classic 80’s video games like Pacman, Galaga, and many others.  Gaz :  Dave: UnionSine 2TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD https://amzn.to/3RaFYqb Contact Info [email protected] MacParrot and VertShark on Twitter MacParrot on BlueSky GazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on Bluesky GuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios Google Voice number 703-828-477 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot

Intro:  A not very subtle signal at certain regions of the world WWDC2026 when it was announced that features touted for the various device versions of OS27 may be delayed due to regulatory restrictions in the EU and China. In particular S-Lady AI. The actual release and product availability for the OS should remain the same however with restrictions mostly about some features. For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool) Guy: Retrocade - free-ish as part of Apple Arcade. Lots of classic 80’s video games like Pacman, Galaga, and many others.  Gaz :  Dave: Netflix Documentary Breakdown: 1975 Contact Info [email protected] MacParrot and VertShark on Twitter MacParrot on BlueSky GazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on Bluesky GuyandGaz on Twitter and Bluesky Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios Google Voice number 703-828-477 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly. Ko-Fi Supporters https://ko-fi.com/macparrot Paypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot