About this podcast
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. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 628 episodes
- 628: Get a Divorce · 1 h 22 min · Episode 628Jensen is out, HomeViews are here, and the perfect couch computer is not what you think.
- 627: The First Touch · 1 h 27 min · Episode 627Federico is back from the MacBook Pro event in LA, just in time to explain what's going on with Siri AI in iOS 27.3. Meanwhile, Myke thinks the new iPad mini is fake, and Stephen…
- 626: Droid Does · 1 h 52 min · Episode 626MacBook Pros can be touched, iPad mini chips can be binned, and John Ternus can change the world.
- 624: SF Something · 1 h 22 min · Episode 624Federico and Myke give their thoughts on Apple HomeView and discuss what the future of Siri AI may be in a world of Agents.
- 623: It Would Kill Me, Slowly, Eventually · 1 h 13 min · Episode 623Federico talks about pixels, Myke talks about Steve Jobs, and Stephen talks about scratches.
- 622: Just Me and My Sad Friends · 1 h 18 min · Episode 622Federico has an M5 Ultra Mac Studio review unit and shares what local AI looks like on macOS today — and in the future. Myke has advice for buying iPhones in countries other than…
- 621: white ceramic apple white · 1 h 23 min · Episode 621Apple's 27 OSes are out, but a new beta is already overshadowing them. The guys talk about both, celebrate a huge milestone in Relay's St. Jude campaign, and dream of future…
- 620: Big Anyway, · 1 h 25 min · Episode 620In the shadow of Apple's Surprise and Shine event, the guys grade their predictions and talk through the news. Many picks were made. One Chairman will be named. Who will win? Who…
- 619: The Rickies (September 2026) · 1 h 23 min · Episode 619Apple's iPhone event takes place next week, so the guys have gathered to make their picks.
- 618: The Cell Cycle · 1 h 34 min · Episode 618Will the Home Hub know whose head is biggest? What will September 9th bring? Can anyone afford new Macs? Who knows Tim Cook best? All of these questions will be answered on this…
- 617: bleepin and bloopin · 1 h 18 min · Episode 617A bunch of future Apple hardware has leaked in a beta of macOS Tahoe. The guys go through the list and then consider the iPad mini's place in the world and the UI changes coming…
- 616: Go to the Home Screen · 1 h 22 min · Episode 616The trio reunites to discuss Google's new Pixel lineup, how we feel about Siri AI, and clipboard managers.
- 615: Upgrade* · 1 h 30 min · Episode 615Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell to talk about CarPlay on boats and the new version of Pastebot, before useful consumer advice is given about weather stations and…
- 614: Multitask on an Unfolded Square · 59 min · Episode 614Future Fords are getting Apple Maps, future iPhones are getting leased, and future foldables may be less weird than expected.
- 613: Long-Distance Ethernet Cable · 1 h 12 min · Episode 613This week: App Store madness and TestFlight chaos, Federico has a new favorite app, and Myke is bringing news about a potential precursor to the folding iPhone.
- 612: MacBook Air (2) · 1 h 16 min · Episode 612This week: Myke has a new laptop, Federico has thoughts on Siri AI, and Stephen has been graded. Also: Apple vs. OpenAI and a big day for Mario fans with feet.
- 611: My Skin is Not Good for That · 1 h 27 min · Episode 611Federico is at the beach, Myke questions his iPhone's future, and Stephen wears watches. Then: a whole stack of Q&A items.
- 610: The Only Way to Deal with John · 1 h 19 min · Episode 610The Apple Watch is rumored to undergo some big changes, Safari is gaining MCP support, and the Rickies may have accidentally created a black hole.
- 609: You Gotta Be Gud · 1 h 16 min · Episode 609Apple has increased prices across its Mac and iPad lines, the guys are all on iOS 27 Beta 2, and the Bill of Rickies is amended.
- 608: Here's How to Fix a Sink · 1 h 22 min · Episode 608Myke questions Stephen about his home network, then discusses the ups and downs of having an LLM power Siri. Also: a love letter to the iPhone Air and questions about Snap's new…
- 607: You're on Speaker Phone with Connected · 1 h 20 min · Episode 607WWDC26 has come and gone, and the guys have scores to pick, topics to discuss, and Liquid Glass sliders to adjust.
- 606: The Rickies (June 2026) · 1 h 32 min · Episode 606WWDC26 is almost here, and the guys have come to the show with a set of predictions about what Apple will show off next week. We also changed the Bill of Rickies again.
- 605: Being Completely Awesome · 1 h 14 min · Episode 605Stephen has been blogging, Myke has been shopping, and Federico has been... CLI'ing.
- 604: The Floor of the Street · 1 h 17 min · Episode 604Apple has announced new accessibility features coming to iOS, Google has announced ... a lot of things... at IO, and Federico has announced Shortcuts Playground. (Myke and…
- 603: Ungraded for Style · 1 h 5 min · Episode 603Gurman has details on iOS 27, Google has new laptops, and Myke has an obligation to skip the third topic this week.
- 602: Computer Too Good · 1 h 23 min · Episode 602Myke compliments Federico, and Stephen has gone down a rabbit hole with Casey Liss leading the way. Also: Apple continues to adjust its Mac lineup as the memory crisis drags on…
- 601: I Love Wrists · 1 h 49 min · Episode 601In honor of Tim Cook's pending retirement, Federico, Myke, and Stephen rank some of his quotes from the last 15 years.
- 600: Tommy Siri · 1 h 33 min · Episode 600It's a big week: Stephen plays audio from a website, Federico prefers to talk about products, Myke takes a victory lap, Tim announces his retirement, and John gets a new job.
- 599: Then I Went a Step Beyond... Actually Two Steps · 1 h 27 min · Episode 599Myke made some backup decisions, and only more problems became apparent. Federico updated Apple Frames, and built a command line interface for it. They both celebrate by sharing…
- 598: 8TB of Space in a Trash Can · 1 h 37 min · Episode 598Stephen and Myke take on Nilay Patel and David Pierce about the top 50 Apple products and then dream of going to the moon.
- 597: S-Tier: Jason Snell · 1 h 1 min · Episode 597Stephen has received the best follow-up in podcast history, Myke realizes something about his feelings for the Mac Pro, and Federico is charging his iPhone more than he expected.
- 596: Something You Might Want to Do on a Sunday · 1 h 3 min · Episode 596After hearing the podcast being played from a floppy disk, the guys dive into what WWDC26 could bring for Apple Intelligence and revisit what John Ternus could bring to the CEO…
- 595: Federico Says “He Will Gone” · 1 h 6 min · Episode 595Stephen has been a menace all week with Lil Finder, Myke keeps thinking about the MacBook Neo, and Federico shares his most recent thoughts on foldable phones.
- 594: Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In · 1 h 9 min · Episode 594Stephen and Federico have MacBook Neos *(MacBooks Neo?)* and share their impressions as Myke restrains himself from making a purchase. The guys explore the new set of emoji…
- 593: John Ternus Was Deployed Tactically · 1 h 18 min · Episode 593Apple has released an avalanche of new and updated products, and the guys come up for air to judge their predictions.
- 592: The Rickies (March 2026) · 1 h 6 min · Episode 592Apple is hosting a mysterious media experience next week, and in anticipation of new products, Stephen, Myke, and Federico make predictions about what is coming.
- 591: Find Your Lost Stephen · 1 h 17 min · Episode 591The guys look ahead to Apple's March 4 event, talk through iOS 26.4 Beta 1, and ponder a world where Apple makes an AI-powered pendant.
- 590: Nooooo (Marked as Resolved) · 1 h 7 min · Episode 590What's old is new again: some iPhone displays are tinted green, Jony Ive is using aluminum, and Apple is struggling with shipping a more intelligent Siri.
- 589: We Are Men of Each Other · 1 h 4 min · Episode 589This week, the guys discuss emo AI chatbots and Xcode 26.3, and Stephen tests Myke and Federico to determine which one is a true man of the people.
- 588: DO NOT Put an AirTag on a Lobster · 1 h 4 min · Episode 588Clawdbot has a new (worse) name, AirTags got an update, Camo served Apple with a lawsuit, and Sebastiaan de With has a new job. This week, the guys talk about all of these…
- 587: We're All Confused · 1 h 19 min · Episode 587Myke and Ticci dig into Mark Gurman’s report on Siri in the ’27 OS releases, check their vibes for Apple and AI for the year, and talk about the “Personal Super Intelligent”…
- 586: Dashboard Confessions · 1 h 15 min · Episode 586The two chairmen (and Myke) regroup to discuss beige accessories and Apple Creator Studio, including its icons. They then dig into what Apple could achieve by moving Siri onto…
- 585: The Rickies (January 2026) · 1 h 33 min · Episode 585The guys grade their predictions made way back in January 2025, then make new ones for 2026.
- 584: Musical Deck Chairs · 1 h 4 min · Episode 584The usual guys give out some new and prestigious awards, score their past competitions, and put pride on the line to predict what will happen in 2026.
- 583: The 2025 Annies · 1 h 53 min · Episode 583The year is coming to an end, and to celebrate, Federico, Stephen, and Myke score each month with the only unit of measurement that matters: the Ticci Scale.
- 582: The Biggest Chunk of the Smallest Chunk · 1 h 7 min · Episode 582This week, the guys catch up on more Apple leadership changes and talk about music streaming services before the alarm goes off for another round of The Quizzies.
- 581: I'm Going to LoveFrom · 1 h 13 min · Episode 581Big shifts are underway at Apple. Myke, Federico, and Stephen talk through to the exits of Alan Dye and John Giannandrea ... and what might happen next. Later, they deal with…
- 580: Lick It Twice · 1 h 12 min · Episode 580Federico and Myke discuss the rumours of a 'Snow Leopard year' for iOS 27, why they think Sam Altman and Jony Ive might benefit from saying less, and share a few things they’re…
- 579: Put a Snack in There · 1 h 11 min · Episode 579The guys check in on their Apple Intelligence use, Myke reviews a new accessory, Federico tries a new Google product, and Stephen is hiring.
