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Connected

by Relay

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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Episodes

  1. 624: SF Something

    Federico and Myke give their thoughts on Apple HomeView and discuss what the future of Siri AI may be in a world of Agents.

  2. 623: It Would Kill Me, Slowly, Eventually

    Federico talks about pixels, Myke talks about Steve Jobs, and Stephen talks about scratches.

  3. 622: Just Me and My Sad Friends

    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.

  4. 621: white ceramic apple white

    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.

  5. 620: Big Anyway,

    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 Duo-ality of the Rickies!

  6. 619: The Rickies (September 2026)

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

  7. 618: The Cell Cycle

    Will 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 week's episode.

  8. 617: bleepin and bloopin

    A 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 with Golden Gate.

  9. 616: Go to the Home Screen

    The trio reunites to discuss Google's new Pixel lineup, how we feel about Siri AI, and clipboard managers.

  10. 615: Upgrade*

    Stephen 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 network-attached storage.

  11. 614: Multitask on an Unfolded Square

    Future Fords are getting Apple Maps, future iPhones are getting leased, and future foldables may be less weird than expected.

  12. 613: Long-Distance Ethernet Cable

    This 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.

  13. 612: MacBook Air (2)

    This 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.

  14. 611: My Skin is Not Good for That

    Federico is at the beach, Myke questions his iPhone's future, and Stephen wears watches. Then: a whole stack of Q&A items.

  15. 610: The Only Way to Deal with John

    The Apple Watch is rumored to undergo some big changes, Safari is gaining MCP support, and the Rickies may have accidentally created a black hole.

  16. 609: You Gotta Be Gud

    Apple 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.

  17. 608: Here's How to Fix a Sink

    Myke 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 AR glasses.

  18. 607: You're on Speaker Phone with Connected

    WWDC26 has come and gone, and the guys have scores to pick, topics to discuss, and Liquid Glass sliders to adjust.

  19. 606: The Rickies (June 2026)

    WWDC26 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.

  20. 603: Ungraded for Style

    Gurman has details on iOS 27, Google has new laptops, and Myke has an obligation to skip the third topic this week.

  21. 602: Computer Too Good

    Myke 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, and the guys have some jobs for John.

  22. 600: Tommy Siri

    It'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.

  23. 599: Then I Went a Step Beyond... Actually Two Steps

    Myke 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 home screens.

  24. 598: 8TB of Space in a Trash Can

    Stephen and Myke take on Nilay Patel and David Pierce about the top 50 Apple products and then dream of going to the moon.

  25. 597: S-Tier: Jason Snell

    Stephen 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.

  26. 596: Something You Might Want to Do on a Sunday

    After 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 role at Apple.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 585: The Rickies (January 2026)

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

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 575: The Brooklyn iPad

    The M5 has landed, and Federico has thoughts on the present and future workloads it can unlock. Also: Stephen isn't alone, Myke's new iPhone has an unexpected accent, and Liquid Glass continues to change.

  48. 574: Inspired by the Pouch

    Clips has joined Music Memos and Cards in the Great Beyond, just as the M5 was announced for the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro.

  49. 573: Grand Central Dispatch for the Planet

    Federico and Myke talk about the new features in the iPadOS 26.1 beta, then consider the potential impact of apps in ChatGPT.

  50. 572: Unbelievably, It Has Happened Again

    Myke and Stephen cover a new wave of Apple hardware leaks, then share their feelings on iPhones.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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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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