The Mac & Forth Show

On this week’s episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Dean Steve, and Karl dive into the latest Apple-related news on their final episode for the foreseeable future. First, they debunk a recent iPhone 16 event invite hoax, then discuss Apple's re-release of iOS 17.6.1 along with updates for watchOS and tvOS, and the UK’s decision to close its antitrust investigation into Apple.

This week on The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Dean Steve, and Karl delve into Spotify's recent triumph as Apple is now required to show alternative pricing options within the App Store, giving consumers more transparency. The team also discusses the potential implications of a U.S. ruling that could see Google facing a breakup or forced data-sharing due to its search engine monopoly. Th

In this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Steve, and Karl are joined by the GazMaz from the mighty MyMac Podcast. They dive into Apple's surprisingly strong performance in what was expected to be a quiet quarter, defying Wall Street expectations and showcasing its resilience in the market. They also discuss Apple's legal manoeuvring as it seeks to dismiss the Department

In our 400th episode of The Mac & Forth Show Podcast, Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl dive into a mix of fresh updates and intriguing developments. Apple has rolled out updates across its ecosystem, including visionOS 1.3, macOS 14.6, tvOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6, with new features and improvements. Microsoft is taking a page from Apple’s playbook, launching a campaign to enhance Wind

In this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Dean, Steve, and Karl delve into the major tech fiasco caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update that disrupted half the world's IT systems. They also discuss Microsoft's bold move in blaming the European Commission for this global disaster. On a different note, the hosts examine Apple's attempts to cut costs on Apple TV production

In this week’s episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Steve, and Karl dive into the world of Apple. First up, the gang marvels at the Apple Vision Pro's grand debut in the UK, Australia, and beyond – brace yourselves, folks! Then, they clear the air on a juicy rumour: Apple’s AI wasn’t trained on a sneaky binge of stolen YouTube videos. The team also ponders the UK's new pr

In this week’s episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Alan, Steve, and Karl discuss the latest tech headlines making waves. First up, they explore the news that Apple is likely not joining OpenAI's board, unravelling what this means for the tech giant's AI ambitions. Next, they delve into why Microsoft employees in China are now required to use iPhones. The hosts then shift their focus

In this week's episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Dean, Steve, and Karl discuss the European Union's clash with Apple over the withholding of its AI technology from the region. They also delve into the recent move by Phil Schiller to become an observer on OpenAI's board. The hosts cover the unsettling discovery that the ChatGPT for Mac app was logging user queries in an unencrypted f

In this week’s episode of The Mac & Forth Show, Karl is hosting solo, so be warned! He delves into Apple's recent move to expand its iPhone and Mac self-service repair program across Europe, offering more customers the chance to fix their own devices. Karl also explores why Apple Intelligence and iPhone mirroring features are not making their way to the EU, thanks to the Digital

This week, Dean, Steve, and Karl are joined by the legendary GazMaz from the mighty MyMac Podcast. Together, they dive into the recent announcements from WWDC 2024, exploring the latest innovations and updates from Apple. The spotlight is on the new Apple Intelligence, a breakthrough in AI technology that promises to redefine the user experience. Will it finally overshadow the long