Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1.

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With Matter on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get into home automation. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk about how our HomeKit setups have evolved over time and what we hope Apple and others can add to the smart home in the future.

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Apple Maps has matured from its rocky start back a decade ago into a robust alternative to Google Maps. This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I go on a road trip through the service’s history, features, and more.

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With me settling in at my new studio, Stephen and I use this episode of Mac Power Users to talk about our desk setups, what’s in our bags, and what we carry with us daily.

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Stephen and I share some of the treats we’ve found as apps are getting updated for iOS 16 on this episode of Mac Power Users. Then, we talk through our first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra.

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Alex Cox drops by the Mac Power Users to update us on their new indie life, including Apple silicon hardware, collaboration tools, and the new iPhone 14 Pro.

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In this feedback episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I revisit iOS 16 and the M2 MacBook Air, then dive into some listener questions and talk about the state of voice dictation.

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Apple has announced its slate of iPhones and Apple Watches for the year and has major software releases right around the corner. So we dropped this week’s Mac Power Users episode a little early. Stephen and I discuss Apple’s announcements and review iOS 16.

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Automation wizard Stephen Millard joins David and Stephen on this episode of Mac Power Users to discuss Shortcuts, Alfred workflows, and a whole host of other automation tools across Apple’s platforms.

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Julia Alexander drops by this episode of Mac Power Users to discuss the world of streaming services and how Apple stands apart from its competitors in the space. Also discussed: the sad lack of modern orange notebooks, the importance of the Apple Watch, and some of Julia’s go-to apps.

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