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33. Truly Magical

On Episode 32, Chris and Ian recount their history with Apple, the products and experiences that shaped their love of the company, and some of Apple's more memorable moments. The Topics iPod Classic iPod Nano Macintosh 2 Spectre Game for Macintosh Original iPhone 1st Generation iPad Apple LISA Apple Bandai Pippin Macintosh TV iPod Shuffle, 3rd Gen 3rd Generation iPad Apple 1984 Superbowl Commercial Mac vs PC Will Ferrel iPhone Commercial The Original Switch Commercial Original iPhone Commercial Campaign iPad Air Your Verse Commercial Apple 2013 Christmas Commercial Apple 2014 Christmas Commercial Something of the Week: Ian: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty Chris: popSlate 2 @MacnificentFM @IanFuchs @CLHauk

32. Probably a Controversial Opinion

On Episode 31, Chris and Ian recap Apple's March 21st event, and discuss CareKit, iPhone SE, and choosing the right iPad Pro. The Topics Watch Apple's March 21 Keynote Apple vs FBI Officially Ends Apple's Renewable Energy Efforts LIAM Disassembles an iPhone ResearchKit & CareKit tvOS 9.2 New Woven Nylon Apple Watch Bands iPhone SE Why iPhone SE Matters for Business iPad Pro 9.7" Support Us On Patreon Something of the Week: Ian: Amazon Echo Chris: CB Hardcase @MacnificentFM @IanFuchs @CLHauk

31. Yak Teepees

We give our predictions on Apple’s spring event, and share some wishful thinking on unlikely surprises. We also dive into voice commands, and why it can be so frustrating right now. All the Great Topics Apple's March 21 Event Ian's iPhone Loop Mock-up iPhone SE Rumors iPad Air 3/Pro 10" Rumors Rumored Apple Watch Bands Apple's Foray into TV Producing Vital Signs as an Apple Music Promotion Tool Apple Partners with Dubset Media Holdings Deadmau5 Joins Beats1 Amazon Echo Siri Apple TV Fail iMom Short Film Something of the Week Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff for 42mm Apple Watch LEGO Marvel Avengers for Mac WeMo Switch QuickTip: Rounded Tips for an Easy Total by Ian Fuchs Twitter Things: @IanFuchs @CLHauk @TheGlennja @MacnificentFM

30. Average American Hands

Chase Meusel returns to the show to discuss getting work done on a tablet, and we dive into the Apple TV - and other set-top boxes - position in the living room. We also discuss Apple's place in gaming, and how they could position Apple TV as a more dominant player in the gaming space. Finally, we scratch the surface of rumors Apple might be working on a virtual reality application, and what that might mean in the future. The Topics Nextbit Robin - Cloud based Android phone AirParrot Reflector Space Telescope for Apple TV Amazon Fire Gary Busey Commercial Giving Amazon Music a Fair Shot Alto's Adventure for iOS, Apple TV Oceanhorn for iOS, Apple TV HBO Go vs HBO Now, Explained Idle Thumbs Podcast Firewatch Amazon Sev-Zero Apple TV vs. Other Streaming Boxes Gene Munster on Apple & VR View-Master VR Kit for iPhone - $29.95 "Hardcore Henry" trailer Something of the Week: Ian: DayOne 2 for iOS - $4.99 Chase: Peach @MacnificentFM @IanFuchs @CRMeusel Post-Show Bonus Topic Star Wars Ring Theory

29. Do You Want a Topic of Discussion? (Guest Chase Meusel)

On Episode 28, Chris and Ian discuss Apple's latest earnings call, theories about the iPhone's potential loss of the headphone jack, and some of Apple's newest music apps. We also breakdown the latest in rumors about Apple Watch, iPad Air 3, and a possible 4-inch iPhone 5SE/6SE. The Topics Zcast Apple's Q1 2016 Earnings Apple to remove headphone jack on iPhone 7 Record Breaking Holiday App Store Purchases Side-loading Kodi on Apple TV Updates to Apple Watch expected in March iPhone 5SE rumored for March Garageband gets a big update Let's Talk iOS 119 Apple Unveils Music Memos Something of the Week: Swipes Wheel of Fort Annoying Brain WATCHe Follow us on Twitter! @MacnificentFM @IanFuchs [@CLHauk]((http://twitter.com/CLHauk)

28. If I Have a Stroke, Just Carry On Without Me

On Episode 27, we discuss some cool new changes coming to iOS 9.3 and break down some potential issues with the App Stores. Ian also dives into what you get in a $50 tablet. The Topics The GIANT iPad Pro Breaking up with Apple Music The $50 Amazon Fire Tablet Installing Google Play on Amazon Fire (Windows Only) Apple releases betas iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2, watchOS 2.2, and OS X 10.11.4 El Capitan Authentic Weather App iMore's Web-Based App Store Something of the Week: Ian: Pigment for iOS Chris: Alien Invasion Retro Game Glenn: Blackstar by David Bowie Follow Us On Twitter: @MacnificentFM @IanFuchs @CLHauk @TheGlennja Tweet us your questions, ideas, or topics with #AskMacnificent

27. 66% of the Three of Us

We start thinking about new MacBooks and when they might arrive in 2016, rumors suggest iPhone 7 may ditch the headphone jack, and being tech support at holiday gatherings. The Links New 13 and 15-inch MacBook Airs at WWDC 2016 Sonos Apple Music Support iPhone 7 to lose 3.5mm headphone port Backblaze Computer Backup Sony bringing PS4 Remote Play to Mac and PC Something of the Week: Ian: CheapCharts for iOS Chris: Titan iPhone Cable and Titan Loop for iPhone Glenn: AA for iOS

26. Gestation Period of an iPhone

On Episode 25, Chris gets new Apple toys, follow up on Apple TV, thoughts on computing with the iPad Pro, and we answer some listener questions! Topics and Links Apple Watches on CowBoom New Apple Watch Dock Bluelounge Kosta Seinfeld - Mulva Plex Trivia Night Movielect Federico Viticci's iPad Pro Review The Dalrymple Report with Jim Dalrymple and Merlin Mann Something of the Week: Ian: iMaschine 2 - $4.99 Chris: SwannOne Smart Home Control Kit Glenn: Tardisk Pear Follow us on Twitter, and send your questions/comments using #AskMacnificent @MacnificentFM @IanFuchs @TheGlennja @CLHauk

25. Chris’ New Toys, Apple TV Apps, and the Giant iPad

This week, Chris and Glenn are back in the hot seats, as we discuss the Apple TV, Streaming TV, Star Wars, Nintendo, and everyone's favorite fall holiday - Halloween! The Topics upNext for the Apple TV Magic Keyboard 2 with iPad New Lightning powered Beats Pill Yahoo streams the NFL The Force Awakens trailer Did Luke go to the Dark Side? The Verge reports on “overwhelming 45 screen setup of new iPhone Verizon upping the price for unlimited data customers Clarification on Price increase for in-contract devices Nintendo announces their first iOS game, not a lot of info yet, but this has sparked some great discussions in the past. Halloween How To: Dress Like the ‘1984’ Macintosh Runner Something of the Week: Ian: Productive for iPhone Chris: the new Apple TV Glenn: SuperGirl on CBS | Apple’s new Magic Accessories

24. We Are Alive!

On Episode 23 of Macnificent User Experience (UX) Researcher, Iowa State University Graduate student, and Ian's long time friend Chase Meusel sits in to discuss Back to the Future Day and the things we were promised in 2015, as well as new Magic accessories and that latest product line-up from Microsoft. The Links Iowa State Human Computer Interaction Program ISU Virtual Reality Applications Center Future Day - What came true in 2015 Rift Coaster for Oculus 4D Film Experience Merril Shoes Nike Auto-lacing shoes Accessible shoe lacing Hello Internet Podcast Magic Accessories Chase's Split Keyboard Microsoft 5-Button Intellimouse Dvorak Keyboard Layout Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Microsoft Surface Book Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft's Internet Explorer commercial Something of the Week: Chase: Hudways Glass Ian: Anker Ultra Slim Compact Bluetooth Keyboard Chase's Twitter Chase's Website/Research

23. Future Day, Virtual Reality, and Microsoft’s New Hardware (guest Chase Meusel)

More FUD, Christmas comes early for one of us, taking a swim with your iPhone, and the skinny on winning the fitness game! All the Links YiSpecter iOS Malware Apple’s response to YiSpector | The Loop Apple has begun selling official Apple Watch lugs Chris is a rat bastard with a new Apple TV Amazon pulls the Apple TV because competition The "nearly waterproof" iPhone 6S and 6S plus Apple Watch and the Gamification of Health Misfit Shine Tim Cook emails employees on 4th anniversary of passing of Steve Jobs Something of the Week: Ian: Tweetbot 4 - $4.99 Glenn: Adobe Photoshop Fix - Free Chris: OnanOff Sound Cover for the iPad

22. Swimming with iPhone and The Skinny on Winning the Fitness Game

This week, we 3D touch on the new iPhones, and discuss the success of the new device, look at how we backup and restore from our old phones, discuss our stance on Apple Music as it takes it’s first dip into our wallets, and are content blockers just corrupt politicians? All The Links Content Blocker “Crystal” will whitelist some ads… for a price? Backing up your iPhone to your Mac Zane Lowe on Beats 1 Is Wi-Fi Assist Eating Your Data Donut? Facebook Hoax Simple Mac Exploit Bypasses OS X Gatekeeper Security Something of the Week: Ian: Purify Content Blocker for iOS - $0.99 Glenn: AG Drive for iOS - $3.99 Chris: Echo PowerConnect 4000mAh portable charger. Around$44

21. Politics & Content Blockers, 6S Success, and Paying for Music

This week, Glenn is back with us and discussing his thoughts on all the Apple things announced for the fall, we weigh the pros and cons of Apple TV gaming, and how mobile content blockers are shaking up the web. The Topics iPad mini 4 is a tiny iPad Air 2 Facetime Android Gaming on Apple TV? Apple TV Games Must Sport Siri Remote Ouya watchOS 2 delayed, out now Apple screws up iOS 9 update big time for many users XcodeGhost iOS App Store “Hack” Woman receives her rose gold iPhone 6S early, proceeds to benchmark and take photos & videos Apple Rickrolls Apple Watch Support Page Apple’s Previous iOS 7 Rickroll Marco Arment Releases Peace content blocker Marco Arment Pulls Peace from App Store The Verge’s Fancy Javascript Trickery MacStories subscriptions program Somethings of the Week Glenn: Season 2 of Gotham Chris: DataMan Next with Apple Watch Complications Ian: Day One for iOS

20. iPad Pro, Apple TV Gaming, & Content Blockers

In Episode 19, Chris Rauschnot is back with Ian and Mr. Hauk to discuss all the things Apple announced at the Sept. 9th "Hey Siri, Give Us A Hint" event. We break down all the little gems of Apple Watch, iPad Pro, iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program, and the exciting new Apple TV. All The Links Watch the Full Apple Keynote watchOS 2 Apple adds Gold and Rose Gold to Apple Watch Hermès Apple Watch Bands New Apple Watch Sport Bands Welcome to the family, iPad Pro Apple Pencil Logitech iPad Pro Keyboard iPad Pro Smart Keyboard iPhone 6S and 6S Plus 3D Touch iPhone Upgrade Program Siri learns your voice Live Photos for iPhone 6S/6S Plus New Apple TV Documentation on 200MB App Limit Siri Remote SteelSeries Nimbus Controller Apple TV Universal Search

19. Hey Siri, Can We Get A Loan?

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