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Apple has finally done it and released a Touch-screen Mac. Whether or not this will work out better than the Touchbar did a few years ago is debatable. So this week we’ll look at these models and whether it’s worth the price to get one.Merch Store: ⁠https://vertshark-shop.fourthwall.com⁠Guy: NetNewsWire - Keeping up to date with this free app is so easy. Add whatever sources you want (as long as they aren’t subscription based) and NetNewsWire will keep all of them up date with content. Best of all it’s free form the Mac App StoreGaz:Dave: inventory Watch  Patrice Brend-Amour is now developing. https://github.com/drallgood/inventory-checker-app/releases/tag/v3.0.0-RC.2-build.3Dave 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 @[email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot and Vertshark on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and BlueskyGoogle Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly.Other stuff - Guy’s Daily Drive, mostly an archive for all the ones I did going back to 2018.Tales from the AI Verse which I’m slow rolling out

Lot’s of changes are happening with the various xOS updates from Apple. The promise of Apple Intelligence is now becoming a reality, but as always, still on Apple’s terms…usually. I don’t always like Apple’s tactics, but sometimes certain regions can be their own worst enemiesMerch Store: https://vertshark-shop.fourthwall.comFor Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool)Guy:Gaz:Jeff: No Man’s Sky iPad/PC/Swich/Mac https://www.nomanssky.com/2026/10/no-mans-sky-ios/Jeff on Mastodon: mastodon.social@jgametJeff on Bluesky: jgamet.bsky.socialJeff’s blogs: jeffgamet.com and [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot and Vertshark on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and BlueskyGoogle Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly.Other stuff - Guy’s Daily Drive, mostly an archive for all the ones I did going back to 2018.Tales from the AI Verse which I’m slow rolling out

While all the attention was laser focused on the September iPhone event, Apple had a few things in the pipe that caught a lot of people’s attention. So far, new Home/automation releases, a ridiculously expensive AppleTV, and now? More…stuff before the end of October if analysts are right.For Pick’s Sake (Where applicable you fool you fool)Guy: If you like the edginess of music from the Rolling Stones and the operatic charm of Queen with just some great hooks, check out the Struts in Apple Music.Gaz:Marty: Perilogics Gen 2 Airplane phone holder - 16$https://www.amazon.com/Perilogics-Upgraded-Essentials-Airplane-Ergonomic/dp/B0F5SCXD9Z  Marty’s website: ThePodTalk.net @jencius [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot and Vertshark on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and BlueskyGoogle Voice number 703-828-4677 (outside the US/ Your country code then 1, then the number) will incur charges if dialed directly.Other stuff - Guy’s Daily Drive, mostly an archive for all the ones I did going back to 2018.Tales from the AI Verse which I’m slow rolling out

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 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: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 BlueskyJeff on Mastodon: mastodon.social@jgametJeff on Bluesky: jgamet.bsky.socialJeff’s blogs: jeffgamet.com and freshbrewedtales.comGoogle 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: 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 wayFor 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 BlueskyGoogle 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: 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 DuoFor 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 BlueskyGoogle 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: 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 BlueskyGoogle 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: 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 AmoebaGaz : Marty: Dock Star - https://dockstar.app/  Contact [email protected] and VertShark on TwitterMacParrot on BlueSkyGazMaz on Mastadon: [email protected] and on BlueskyGuyandGaz on Twitter and BlueskyMarty’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/macparrotPaypal Supporters: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/macparrot