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MacMenMacMen MEGAPOD: WWDC 2020Lachlan Hamilton is joined by Nic Jeffries, Mike Pensini and Mitch Bruzzese for a special MacMen MEGAPOD! We comb through Apple's WWDC 2020 announcements, including iOS 14, iPad OS, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur and ARM Macs!2020-06-241h 15
MacMenTwitch StreamingMitch is welcomed back to the show to talk about his Twitch streaming, replacing default apps, his Apple TV+ review, and of course, the NBN.2020-06-0259 min
MacMenThe Colonel Bought A Microsoft SurfaceLachlan Hamilton is joined by Patrick Muldrew to talk about the NBN, Covid Safe app, Spotify, and music streaming services. Aussie Broadband Referral Code: 25018802020-05-2750 min
MacMenWe're Back On The Air!Lachlan Hamilton is joined by Nic Jeffries to talk about the Apple TV, Apple's rumoured over-ear headphones, AirPods Pro, and some positive and negative support experiences. Also, iPhone 12 and Apple Glasses.2020-05-2757 min
MacMenHomePod, Apple Slowing iPhonesWelcome back and happy new year to all! Today, Rob and Lachlan discuss the launch of the HomePod, Apple's admission that they are indeed throttling performance of older iPhones, and Apple's biggest financial quarter EVER!2018-02-0528 min
Apple SliceVOX PIP - 5 of 6 Tech Guests Love iPhone XWith the iPhone X now in the hands of many, Simon took to the (internet) streets to give 6 special guests a chance to drop their hot take on Apple's flagship device. Simon invites Daniel (Geeks Interrupted), Lance (Review Culture Podcast), Xalirate (Tech Blogger), Alasdair (Novastream), Nathalie (Wiplabs) and Lachlan (MacMen Podcast) to the Apple Slice soapbox! Part of the Auscast NetworkMore details at appleslice.com.au SPECIAL GUESTS Daniel Olivares - Geeks Interrupted - geeksinterrupted.fm Lance Oostenbroek - Review Culture - fb.com/reviewculture Xal...2017-12-0131 min
MacMenAmazon Launched In Australia! Wait...No It Didn'tThere were rumours late last week that Amazon would launch in Australia on Friday 24th November, based off an email sent to sellers that were inviting them to a soft launch of the seller’s marketplace. [BLACK FRIDAY DISCUSSION] Shipping estimates for the iPhone X have improved to 1 to 2 weeks on Apple’s online store. KGI analyst Ming-Chi Quo puts this down to better than expected production, not weak demand. After conducting an audit, Apple and iPhone assembler, Foxconn, have said that there are “confirmed instances of student interns working overtime” in Foxxconn’s Chinese factory. Th...2017-11-2730 min
MacMen25 Best Inventions of 2017Apple has delayed their smart speaker, HomePod, until 2018, saying “We can't wait for people to experience HomePod, Apple's breakthrough wireless speaker for the home, but we need a little more time before it's ready for our customers. We'll start shipping in the US, UK and Australia in early 2018.” Guardians of the Galaxy 2 has received a card within iTunes claiming that it is available to rent in 4K. Whilst the film is still only available in HD for now, this might indicate that Disney and Apple have come to an agreement to stream 4K content on iTunes. iPh...2017-11-2026 min
MacMeniPhone X Problems A [?]There are reports of some iPhone X units displaying a bright green line vertically down the screen, with some suspecting this could be a hardware fault. Some users have also reported buzzing and crackling from the earpiece speaker when playing loud audio. Apple have said they are aware of some iPhone X units that become temporarily unresponsive to touch after a rapid change to a cold environment. Apple is $100 Billion away from becoming the world’s only trillion dollar company. Apple shares are currently trading for around $175, giving the iPhone maker a market cap o...2017-11-1300 min
MacMeniPhone XThe iPhone X is here. One of the MacMen managed to get their hands on one on Day 1.2017-11-0641 min
MacMen"I Think We're All Keynoted Out For The Season!"Apple and AT&T are teaming up to improve cellular service in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, with the activation of LTE Band 8. Amid reports that say only 2 to 3 million iPhone X units will be available at launch, Apple Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, will meet with Terry Gou, Chairman of Foxconn. Whilst it wasn’t revealed what topics would be discussed, they will presumably be looking at ways to deal with the manufacturing bottleneck the upcoming iPhone is facing. Apple’s Craig Federighi has responded to a customer’s email that was...2017-10-2324 min
Chit Chat Across the PondCCATP #506 - Mark Fawcett on In-Home Apple Tech SupportI met Mark Fawcett at Macstock Expo in Chicago last year and we hit it off immediately. Mark does in-home tech support for Apple products, and he's full of great stories of the fun he has doing this job. After 20 years as a TV and video producer, he finds his new job more fulfilling and fun. I had a great time hearing his crazy stories of some "interesting" clients and I'm sure you'll enjoy the conversation too. And of course I tease him about the name of his company, MacMen.2017-10-1953 minChit Chat Across the PondCCATP #506 - Mark Fawcett on In-Home Apple Tech SupportI met Mark Fawcett at Macstock Expo in Chicago last year and we hit it off immediately. Mark does in-home tech support for Apple products, and he's full of great stories of the fun he has doing this job. After 20 years as a TV and video producer, he finds his new job more fulfilling and fun. I had a great time hearing his crazy stories of some "interesting" clients and I'm sure you'll enjoy the conversation too. And of course I tease him about the name of his company, MacMen.2017-10-1953 min
MacMenTim Cook On AR, Foldable iPhones, And A Phishing Scam That Could Trick Even The Tech SavvyIn an interview with Vogue, Tim Cook said that he sees Augmented Reality as being “as key as having a website” for brands. In another interview with ”The Independent”, Tim Cook said that the technology doesn’t exist to do Augmented Reality Smart Glasses “In A Quality Way”. Apple are partnering with LG to create a “foldable iPhone”, according to Korean site, “The Investor”. A proof-of-concept phishing attack has been gaining traction online as it shows how developers can easily use Apple-style pop ups to gain access to a user’s Apple ID and p...2017-10-1622 min
MacMenGoogle's Pixel 2, "Burst Gate", and Siri is 6 Years Old.Google has announced a range of new products at a press conference last week, including the Pixel 2, featuring a single rear camera lens, no headphone jack and “active edge” technology that lets users squeeze the phone to activate Google Assistant. Also announced were two new smart speakers, the Google Home mini, and the Google Home Max, bluetooth ear phones called Pixel Buds, and a new high end laptop, the Pixelbook. Some iPhone 8 devices are bursting open due to a possible battery failure. And Apple’s digital assistant, Siri, tur...2017-10-0950 min
MacMeniPhone X, iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3, 4K Apple TVApple finally confirmed all the circulating rumours by announcing the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 and 4K Apple TV. Face ID, Portrait Lighting, Dual Optical Image Stabilisation and Apple Heart Study were some of our favourite features. The pricing was not one of them. The MacMen run down all of the details for you.2017-09-171h 13
MacMeniPhone X Leaky LineupRob and Lachlan present a leaky lineup (as opposed to a rumour roundup) as we hear new details of the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the new Apple Watch and 4K Apple TV with HDR. Also, Face ID details.2017-09-1039 min
MacMenLet's Meet At Our PlaceApple has sent invites for their September iPhone event to members of the press. The event is to be held on 10am, Tuesday September 12 PDT. For our listeners in Australia, this equates to 3am Wednesday 13th September Australian Eastern Standard Time. The event will be the first held at Apple’s new campus, in the Steve Jobs Theatre. Gestures are set to change the way we interact with our iPhones, according to a report from Bloomberg. With the rumoured absence of a home button, the report states that a user will unlock the phone by swiping up a...2017-09-0427 min
MacMenRob's Return!Rob has returned from his time overseas, just in time to record a new episode of MacMen! An eagle-eyed resident of California has spotted one of Apple’s Lexus SUVs recently, sporting a brand new LIDAR set up. The LIDAR systems on the car are designed to send out laser beams to allow the car to accurately detect its surroundings, essentially creating a 3D map of the environment around the vehicle. GPS, wheel sensors, and cameras are all used to assist in the self-driving functionality. Samsung mobile president, DJ Koh, has told CNBC last week that...2017-08-2827 min
MacMenThe iOS 11 "Cop Button"Apple has had a class action complaint filed against them in January, and appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday to argue that it shouldn’t be held liable for iPhone related distracted driving accidents. Julio Ceja, a resident of California, filed the complaint after being involved in an accident where the another driver was texting on an iPhone. Ceja complained that Apple should lock drivers out of their device completely whilst the vehicle is in motion. Apple have shared a new video series, highlighting the iPad and iOS 11. The promotional series of videos cove...2017-08-2120 min
MacMenYou'll never believe what song is charting right nowLachlan flies solo today, and discusses the dummy models of the iPhone 8 that have been circulating, how the Home Button might work on a Home Buttton-less iPhone, and an unusual song climbing the iTunes Charts. SHOW NOTES: With the launch of the next wave of iPhones expected next month, dummy models made of leaked design information have begun circulating amongst YouTubers and media outlets. MacRumors made a hands on video of the iPhone 8, highlighting features such as the edge to edge screen, vertical camera layout, and glass back, which will help to enable w...2017-08-1419 min
MacMenHomePod Reveals iPhone 8 DetailsApple last week seeded an over-the-air firmware file for the HomePod, revealing that it will run essentially a full version of iOS, albeit slightly modified. Within this, developers have discovered references to many features that seem to correlate to unreleased devices, such as the iPhone 8 and upcoming Apple TV. Some of the iPhone 8 features within the leaked file include the ability to record video in 4K at 60 frames per second, information about the use of facial recognition, and an icon of the iPhone 8, revealing the look of the device. The unreleased Apple TV i...2017-08-0721 min
MacMenPayPal says Apple will struggleOn this episode of MacMen, Rob and Lachlan discuss PayPal’s CEO saying Apple will struggle with Apple Pay person to person payments, Dexcom CEO says watchOS 4 is a game changer for diabetes management devices, Scott Forstall speaks publicly about Apple for the first time since he was ousted from the company, and Malcolm Turnbull wants big tech companies to co-operate to fight terrorism. This week’s “Gadget of the Week” is Acorns Investment2017-06-2831 min
MacMenWhat Apple Didn't Reveal About iOS 11Apple presented plenty of new features at their WWDC conference in June, but we have the scoop on some features they didn't mention!2017-06-1933 min
MacMenWWDC 2017 Part 3: iMac Pro, HomePod, 10.5" iPad ProThe MacMen deconstruct Apple's 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference. On this episode, all of Apple's newly announced hardware, including the iMac Pro, HomePod, the 10.5" iPad Pro, as well as updates to the MacBook family, iMacs and iPads. This week's Gadget of the Week is an Apple Watch.2017-06-1635 min
MacMenWWDC 2017 Part 2 - iOS 11The MacMen deconstruct Apple's 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference Keynote. On this episode, iOS 11.2017-06-0930 min
MacMenWWDC 2017 Part 1 - tvOS, watchOS 4, mac OS High SierraThe MacMen deconstruct Apple's 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference. On this episode, tvOS, watchOS 4 and macOS High Sierra. 2017-06-0924 min
MacMenApple Neural EngineApple are hard at work on the iPhone 8, as news and rumours are increasing leading up to its release. The MacMen discuss a dedicated chip Apple are said to be working on called the Apple Neural Engine, a source at TSMC says Apple have figured out a way to incorporate the Touch ID sensor underneath the display of the iPHone 8, Apple will stream WWDC, and Apple releases another Earth Day 2017 video. Lachlan downloaded Google Assistant, and Rob asks how tall Donald Trump is.2017-05-2925 min
MacMenGoogle's I/O Developer ConferenceGoogle's I/O Developer Conference is the big topic of discussion this week, with Google Assistant coming to iOS, and free calls from within the US and Canada for Google Home users. Also in the news, Apple Stores are seeing new instructional programs under "Today at Apple, Tim Cook allegedly spotted wearing glucose monitor prototype Apple Watch, Apple tells Chinese messaging apps they can't use "tipping" functionality, and Apple Music now costs 99c for 3 month free trial in Australia, Spain and Switzerland. Lachlan's App of the Week is MoneyTree2017-05-2227 min
MacMenWhat do we want to see from iOS 11?Amazon's Echo Show, their Prime Video app, Apple's iPhone 7 photography videos and texting Siri in iMessage? All of that covered in the news, and what do we want to see from iOS 11 when it is released next month at WWDC? MacMen Theme by Mike Pensini News Theme by Ithaca Audio Ltd - http://www.ithacaaudio.com2017-05-1528 min
MacMenA New MacMan, A New Segment, A New Gadget!Rob Di Marzo joins the MacMen team as he and Lachlan discuss Google, eBay and Amazon dropping support for the Apple Watch, Apple's Smart Speaker, a new malware for the Mac, and Microsoft's new Surface Laptop. 2017-05-0853 min
MacMenMacBook Pro and iPhone 7 thoughtsThe MacMen provide their reactions to Apple's MacBook Pro event, Touch Bar and all! Also, some of the MacMen DID end up getting the iPhone 7, but which ones?2016-10-291h 12
MacMenSee You On The 7th - Apple's iPhone 7 EventCourage. The MacMen courageously dive into Apple's iPhone 7 event and unpack everything there is to unpack! iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, AirPods, even Super Mario Run and Pokemon Go!!2016-09-0959 min
MacMeniPhone 7 Rumour Roundup, Apple fights Australian BanksOn Episode 15 of MacMen, the MacMen are together again! We round up all of the rumours surrounding the iPhone 7, just weeks ahead of the suspected Apple event, and talk about Apple Pay's future in Australia.2016-08-2153 min
MacMenWWDC 2016Lachlan is joined by special guest Patrick "The Colonel" Muldrew to dissect Apple's 2016 WWDC keynote, where macOS Sierra, watchOS 3 and iOS 10 were all introduced, including updates to Messages and Maps, features like Universal Clipboard and single sign on!2016-06-161h 03
MacMenHey Siri, The MacMen Talk iPhone 6s, Apple TV and iPad ProHoly moly Apple have been busy! The MacMen round up all the news from Apple's "Hey Siri" event on September 9. iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard, Apple TV, and of course the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. 2015-09-111h 00
MacMenCROSSOVER PODCAST - Dallas Buyer’s Club, Netflix and VPNsIn a special crossover podcast, Lachlan & The Colonel meet the MacMen! Lachlan, Patrick, Mike and Mitch discuss the recent court case that saw the owners of Dallas Buyer's Club seek damages from those that illegally downloaded copies of their film, and what this means for Australians that illegally download content.2015-07-1344 min
Film & Gaming with Lachlan & The ColonelEpisode 59: CROSSOVER PODCAST - Dallas Buyer's Club, Netflix and VPNsIn a special crossover podcast, Lachlan & The Colonel meet the MacMen! Lachlan, Patrick, Mike and Mitch discuss the recent court case that saw the owners of Dallas Buyer's Club seek damages from those that illegally downloaded copies of their film, and what this means for Australians that illegally download content.2015-07-1344 min
MacMenWWDC 2015 - OS X El Capitan, iOS 9, watchOS 2, Apple MusicThe MacMen are returned! Again! We round up Apple's latest 2015 WWDC keynote and discuss OS X El Capitan, iOS 9, watchOS 2 and Apple Music. And...we get side tracked.2015-06-192h 06
MacMenApple "Spring Forward" Event March 9 - Wrap UpThe MacMen are back! Please welcome our brand new presenter, Mitch Bruzzese! Join us as we discuss everything Apple announced at their "Spring Forward" event, including the Apple Watch, the new MacBook, and Research Kit. 2015-03-101h 27
MacMenReactions to Apple's October 16 EventThe MacMen react to Apple’s October 16 event, where they unveiled the iPad Air 2, mentioned the iPad Mini 3, downgraded the Mac Mini, and showed off the iMac with Retina 5K Display.2014-10-2045 min
MacMeniPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Pay, Apple Watch, iOS 8It's all in the title this time folks! iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Pay, Apple Watch and iOS 8 are all discussed in this extra special, extra long edition of MacMen! Plus, what is Mike ranting about in this episode? Tune in!2014-09-251h 10
MacMenSeptember 9 PredictionsThe MacMen make their triumphant return! Join Lachlan Hamilton and Mike Pensini as they talk through their predictions for Apple's September 9 event. iPhone 6? iWatch? iPad Air 2? Plus, we wrap up some of the latest news.2014-09-0544 min
MacMeniOS 7.1, iWatch, iTunes Radio, Neil YoungThe MacMen make a triumphant return from a hiatus spanning five months. Lachlan and Mike take you through everything you need to know about iOS 7.1, Apple's latest update to it's iDevices; Lachlan dislikes Samsung; and Mike likes iTunes Radio. 2014-03-1242 min
MacMenOctober 22nd Wrap UpIn Episode 5, the MacMen wrap up Apple's October 22nd event for your convenience! iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina Display, new Macbook Pros and OS X Mavericks.2013-10-2550 min
MacMenSony QX10 & QX100/GoPro Hero 3+/Camera AppsIn Episode 4 of MacMen, Mark seeks revenge and talks about some new products, Lachlan makes some big claims, and Mike sleeps in.2013-10-1943 min
MacMenApple's October 22 Event/iPad 5 Rumours/iPhone 5S and Case ReviewIn Episode 3 of MacMen, Mark doesn't show up, Mike admits he loves iOS 7, and Lachlan admires Mike's MacMen theme music. 2013-10-1750 min
MacMenWelcome Mark, iOS 7, iPhone photography, online store deliveries, new iMacsThe dynamic duo become a trio! This week on MacMen, Lachlan gets fired up about not having the new iPhone 5S, Mark talks cameras, and Mike doesn't like circles.2013-09-2833 min
MacMeniPhone 5S, iPhone 5C & iOS 7Lachlan and Mike debut MacMen with a wrap up of Apple's September 2013 keynote, discussing the two new iPhone offerings, iOS 7, and discuss what might be in the works for Apple over the next few months. iWatch anyone?2013-09-1847 min