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Connected

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Iphone
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Ipad
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Apple Inc.
Ios
Apple Watch
Apple Intelligence
Mac
Ios 26
Macos
Ios 18
Liquid Glass
Squarespace
Artificial Intelligence
Macbook Pro

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.

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Federico 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 your own, and Stephen is old.

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Apple'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 Apple Stores.

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Subtitle: A Very Strange Way to Produce a Podcast

In 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 will fold? Ahhh, the... more

Subtitle: The Second One is Weirder

Apple's iPhone event takes place next week, so the guys have gathered to make their picks.

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Hosts

Federico Viticci
Editor-in-Chief of MacStories; host introduced as keynote/chairman with multiple episodes as a core figure.
Stephen Hackett
Co-host and long-running panel member; frequently described as host of Connected with emphasis on Apple tech insight.
Myke Hurley
Co-host of the show; known for humor, banter, and deep dives into workflows and tech topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Ok Apple podcast

    Usually the discussions about Apple products are quite interesting, albeit very narrowly focused on the personal use-cases of the hosts. So most of their views are not relevant for most.

    Avoid the show around keynotes where they switch to some strange game show format and spend way, way way too much time on their “predictions”.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Philipp Janßen
    Germany24 days ago
  • Fun but enough with the games

    I enough listening and hearing thoughts and opinions about the Apple ecosystem, but whenever there is a ‘game’, I shudder because it means 15 minutes of talking about rules for the game, scoring, who won the last game, what the winner gets and other minutiae. Please, just stick to the tech talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Drewbag4
    United Statesa month ago
  • Keeps me in the know

    Fun and informative. You will get information about apple products as well of other companies doing things you may not know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John of Babylon
    United States2 months ago
  • Too much weekly AI chat.

    The AI stuff isn’t interesting guys.

    I understand the show would probably be half the length if you cut it, but we could do without it.

    Hopefully the show moves on soon and gets back to being one of my favourites!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    its_wes
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Old Men Yell At Clouds

    I used to enjoy listening to this podcast. But now every single one (both shows and episodes) is nothing but complaint complaint complaint. The only thing that Apple has dropped the ball on in the last year is Apple Intelligence. This is still a limit as to how much you can complain before it just becomes old. I mean, what am I subscribing for. Complaining for an hour about a freaking icon. Like get over yourselves. You tap on it and then the icon is not even there anymore. I like them, you don’... more

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    Rich Aesthetic Reviews
    United States9 months ago

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Many fans appreciate the mix of humor and deep-dive analysis.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and thoughtful Apple-centric tech insight.
Some feedback centers on AI-focused episodes feeling dominant or overemphasized.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#174
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#169
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Apple Podcasts
#200
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#213
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#36
South Africa/Technology
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#72
Argentina/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

589: We Are Men of Each Other
Q: How many Thunderbolt ports are on the entry-level iMac?
There are two Thunderbolt ports.
589: We Are Men of Each Other
Q: What is the smallest storage size offered on an iPhone today?
The smallest storage size is 128GB.
589: We Are Men of Each Other
Q: What is the least expensive Apple branded item for sale on the Apple Store?
The least expensive item is the USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter for $10.
589: We Are Men of Each Other
Q: What is the oldest iPhone that supports iOS 26?
The oldest iPhone is the iPhone 11, which came out in 2019.
589: We Are Men of Each Other
Q: How much does the entry-level iPad cost?
It costs $349.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Connected

What is Connected about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly tech discussion panel focused on Apple, the tech industry, and how these ecosystems shape everyday life. Episodes balance deep dives into hardware releases, software trends, and AI conversations with personal workflows, product bets, and lighthearted game segments. The show stands out for its chemistry among three long-running hosts, frequent guest-free dynamics, and long-standing rituals like predictions and “passion picks.” Sponsor reads are woven in, providing practical buying context alongside candid opinions about the industry, making it useful for listeners who want both actionable tech insights and entertaining banter.

Noteworthy angles include granular takes on Apple's software and hardware trajectories, live debates about... more

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2. Jason Snow
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4. John Bori
5. John Ternes

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