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Connected

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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

595: Federico Says “He Will Gone”

595: Federico Says “He Will Gone”

Stephen 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.

1h 6min•Mar 19, 2026

594: Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In

594: Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In

Stephen 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 coming with iOS 26.4 via a round of The Jeremies, and try to enjoy Apple at 50.

1h 9min•Mar 12, 2026

593: John Ternus Was Deployed Tactically

593: John Ternus Was Deployed Tactically

Apple has released an avalanche of new and updated products, and the guys come up for air to judge their predictions.

1h 18min•Mar 5, 2026

592: The Rickies (March 2026)

592: The Rickies (March 2026)

Apple is hosting a mysterious media experience next week, and in anticipation of new products, Stephen, Myke, and Federico make predictions about what is coming.

1h 6min•Feb 26, 2026

591: Find Your Lost Stephen

591: Find Your Lost Stephen

The 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.

1h 17min•Feb 19, 2026

590: Nooooo (Marked as Resolved)

590: Nooooo (Marked as Resolved)

What'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.

1h 7min•Feb 12, 2026

589: We Are Men of Each Other

589: We Are Men of Each Other

This 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.

1h 4min•Feb 5, 2026

588: DO NOT Put an AirTag on a Lobster

588: DO NOT Put an AirTag on a Lobster

Clawdbot 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 stories and more.

1h 4min•Jan 29, 2026

587: We're All Confused

587: We're All Confused

Myke 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” lobster known as Clawdbot.

1h 19min•Jan 22, 2026

586: Dashboard Confessions

586: Dashboard Confessions

The 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 Google’s foundation models.

1h 15min•Jan 15, 2026

585: The Rickies (January 2026)

585: The Rickies (January 2026)

The guys grade their predictions made way back in January 2025, then make new ones for 2026.

1h 33min•Jan 8, 2026

584: Musical Deck Chairs

584: Musical Deck Chairs

The 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.

1h 4min•Jan 1, 2026

583: The 2025 Annies

583: The 2025 Annies

The 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.

1h 53min•Dec 18, 2025

582: The Biggest Chunk of the Smallest Chunk

582: The Biggest Chunk of the Smallest Chunk

This 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.

1h 7min•Dec 11, 2025

581: I'm Going to LoveFrom

581: I'm Going to LoveFrom

Big 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 some follow up and consider how to define the modern iPhone.

1h 13min•Dec 4, 2025

580: Lick It Twice

580: Lick It Twice

Federico 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 thankful for in the world of technology.

1h 12min•Nov 28, 2025

579: Put a Snack in There

579: Put a Snack in There

The guys check in on their Apple Intelligence use, Myke reviews a new accessory, Federico tries a new Google product, and Stephen is hiring.

1h 11min•Nov 20, 2025

578: A Healthy Computing Lifestyle

578: A Healthy Computing Lifestyle

As the iPad Pro turns 10, the guys reflect on how the iPad has changed in the years since, and how it hasn't. Then, a conversation about the iPhone Pocket.

1h 16min•Nov 13, 2025

577: Big Boy American Man

577: Big Boy American Man

Apple's OS Class of '26 continues to roll out, even as the company grapples with the future of Siri. Will Liquid Glass continue to change? Will Gemini power future Apple Intelligence? STAY TUNED.

1h 13min•Nov 6, 2025

576: A Buffer of Forgiveness

576: A Buffer of Forgiveness

Federico and Stephen travel through time to discuss the new Pebble smartwatch, iPad mini rumors, and if the Pro Max is too big of an iPhone.

1h 9min•Oct 30, 2025