The Mac & Forth Show

The Mac & Forth Show

184 - Gift Guide

Dec 13 • 67 min

On this week’s episode David Dean of the ‘I Confess I’m a Geek’ Podcast joins Alan, Steve and Karl as we take a look at a selection of stocking fillers, reasonably priced and money is no object gifts and why you might want to consider them for friends and…

183 - Glum Tim

Nov 29 • 67 min

This week Alan, Steve, Dean and Karl share what some of them purchased over the Black Friday period. We get a bit distracted by audio setups, Karl attends Adobe Max London, Tim Cook appears to be having a bit of a glum time of late, Parents say iPads suck…

182 - Don’t Bend Stupid

Nov 22 • 64 min

On this episode Alan, Steve and Karl weave their way through several stories including bending iPad Pro’s (Hint: Don’t bend them), pedestrians making Apple Maps better, Black Friday Apple deals, Swiss watch makers feeling the pinch, Apple News trying to…

181 - Keep Out

Nov 15 • 61 min

On this week’s show Alan, Steve and Karl are joined by GazMaz of the MyMac Podcast. We finally get to hear Steve’s thoughts on his new iPhone XR, along with Gaz who has also taken the plunge. Karl resisted buying the new iPad Pro for about 24 hours and…

180 - Steve’s Pirate iPhone XRrrrr

Nov 8 • 67 min

This week we get Steve’s review of his new iPhone XR and Dean shares his thoughts on his new iPad Pro. Meanwhile Alan and Karl enjoy not maxing out their credit cards and are not in the least bit bothered they haven’t got new Apple items to play with…no…

- Free Patreon Episode

Nov 8 • 28 min

On this Patreon episode I am joined by photographer Alex Fox to discuss some of the recent announcements from Adobe MAX and the possibilities of the new iPad Pro. As Alex kindly joined me I thought I’d share this episode on our mainly weekly feed so…

179 - Return of the Mini

Nov 1 • 66 min

Apple has unveiled their latest offerings and so Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl share their opinions regarding the new MacBook Air, the new Mac Mini and the new iPad Pro’s. Quite an exciting event but as always there are a few little catches that Apples…

178 - Unveiling

Oct 25 • 59 min

As our excitement starts to grow with the next Apple event less than a week away Alan, Dean and Karl share their thoughts on what they think we’ll see announced. Also this week Tim Cook delivered a speech regarding data privacy. Also, Apple will address…

177 - More In The Making

Oct 18 • 61 min

Adobe has officially announced that Photoshop is coming to the iPad. Dean, Steve and Karl share their thoughts on what this could mean for their favourite tablet. Adobe has also announced a few other applications that could get your creative juices…

176 - China Inside…Maybe?

Oct 11 • 70 min

This week Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return to share their opinions of the week’s Apple and tech related news. Alan has joined the land of Face ID, but has he changed his opinion after being a staunch sceptic for so long? Bloomberg has either the biggest…

175 - Something SomethingGate

Oct 4 • 64 min

The gang are back this week after their short break. Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl share their opinions of the week’s Apple-related news. Alan tried to kill Karl by challenging him to get fit. More of our new devices arrive. Mojave is out in the wild and we…

174 - Taking A Shortcut

Sep 20 • 66 min

This week GazMaz from the MyMac Podcast drops by to join Alan, Dean and Karl to share his opinions on this week’s Apple related news. The new updates are here and we look at our new favourite things and a few issues that still need addressing. Also, do we…

173 - To The Max

Sep 13 • 70 min

Apple’s new iPhones and Apple Watches are here and it’s all rather exciting. To discuss what was revealed Alan, Steve and Karl are joined by Don McAllister of ScreenCastsOnline to lust after the new shiny things and see if any have tempted them to break…

172 - Gathering Round

Sep 6 • 66 min

It is less than a week to go until Apple announces the new products it has been working on. Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl gather round to discuss what they think we will see and what they hope will be announced. next week when Tim Cook and other Apple…

171 - Expressing Our Happiness

Aug 30 • 61 min

David Dean of the ‘I Confess I’m A Geek’ Podcast returns and shares some more money saving ideas with Alan, Dean and Karl. Apple issues a firmware update that makes owners of the discontinued Airport Express very happy. iPad or Mac, why do some users seem…

170 - Putting The Band Back Together

Aug 23 • 65 min

The gang’s all here this week as Alan, Dean and Steve join Karl to discuss the week’s Apple related topics. Thieves of an Apple Store get more than they expects when the public get involved. An iPad clears an Apple store after catching fire. Brit’s like…

169 - Subs, Subs, Subs

Aug 18 • 65 min

This week Alan, Dean and Karl are joined by David Dean, formally of the ‘I Confess I’m A Geek’ Podcast to discuss the week’s Apple related topics. Apple invited a number of indie developers to a secret meeting to discuss app subscriptions. Twitter keeps…

168 - Karl’s Country Mix

Aug 11 • 66 min

Steve returns this week to join Alan and Karl as they discuss the week’s Apple related topics. A new Apple Music Friends Mix is coming and Karl can’t wait to inflict his Country music on the others. Apparently, virtually no-one is using the Echo to buy…

167 - Number Invaders

Aug 5 • 57 min

In a week Apple became the first US Company to be worth 1 Trillion dollars Alan, Dean and Karl share their opinions of that and other Apple-related news. The cancellation of app store affiliate payments, Cupertino want Apple to help fund the Hyperloop,…

166 - Sin Bin

Jul 28 • 67 min

Developer Russ Freeman joins Alan, Steve and Karl again this week as they all discuss the week’s Apple related topics. Apple issues a fix for the new MacBook Pro’s and a naughty missing digital key appears to be the culprit. iFixit claim the old method of…

165 - Running Hot?

Jul 21 • 61 min

On this week’s episode Alan, Steve and Karl return to discuss that some tests have discovered the new MacBook Pro’s might be running a little hot. Apple has tried to fight back against dust in their keyboards. Google is hit by a large fine. Photoshop…

164 - Six Cores Of Goodness

Jul 12 • 65 min

Apple has released some new hardware. New Mac Mini’s might be on the way, no honestly. Dean shares how the App Store changed his life. We all revisit our first Apps from the App Store. It’s update time once again. Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl weave their…

163 - Green With iPad Envy

Jul 7 • 65 min

Alan has finally sorted out his connectivity woes and so joins Karl as they go through the weeks Apple related topics. The World Cup is causing a number of Apple Watch wearing England fans concerns as they watch their heart rates job. NHS will soon allow…

162 - Crumby Keyboards?

Jun 30 • 61 min

With virtually the entire team unavailable this week Karl is joined by Gazmaz from the MyMac Podcast and developer Russ Freeman to share their thoughts and opinion on the week’s Apple related news. Apple creates a ‘Keyboard Service Program’ to try and…

161 - Fresh Out The Box

Jun 22 • 60 min

This week Alan and Karl find themselves alone discussing the Apple related news. Also, Alan has throw caution to the wind regarding iOS12, what could possibly go wrong we ask ourselves? Karl is trying to work out a media solution for his father and we…

160 - M&F Teamoji

Jun 16 • 59 min

Dean has returned from San Jose to join Alan and Karl and regale them with tales of WWDC and elective scooters. More information has emerged about the latest software from Apple and All of us are now rocking the iOS12 beta’s…what could possible go wrong?

159 - WWDC Wrap Up

Jun 9 • 97 min

We return from our brief holiday and kick things off with a wrap up of Apple’s recent WWDC event. With software improvements across the board for Apple devices we examine those that caught out attention and that we are looking forward to come Autumn. Alan…

158 - AirPort Closure

Apr 28 • 69 min

On our last show before our May break we are somewhat disappointed, but not surprised, to learn of the demise of Apple’s Airport range. Also, Apple closes it’s last Apple Watch pop-up store, UK financing disappears from Apples website, another range of…

157 - GDPR Compliant…Probably

Apr 21 • 66 min

Dean, Alan and Karl are joined by Ben Kinnaird (from Rather Inventive & the Something Inventive Podcast) to discuss the upcoming GDPR legislation and what it will mean for both companies and users.

156 - Zucked Up

Apr 14 • 63 min

Washington puts Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg on the naughty step but fortunately, he has a cushion. Apple introduces the Project Red iPhone 8 and Karl does pretty well on his first play of Fortnite until he meets someone. Dean, Steve and Karl share their…

155 - Mac Pro-crastination

Apr 7 • 64 min

Twitter creates a Twitter storm after revealing its plans for third-party apps. The Mac Pro is still at least a year away and the possibility of Apple moving away from Intel arises, yet again. Dean, Alan, Steve and Karl share their thoughts and opinions…

154 - Frog Friendly

Mar 31 • 63 min

We finally have a full panel again as Alan, Steve, Dean and Karl assemble to discuss the Apple Education event held earlier this week. Did Apple do enough to try and claim back some of the education market from Google and Microsoft or will their report…

153 - Facebook

Mar 24 • 57 min

After an interesting week for Facebook and the imminent education related presentation from Apple; Alan, Dean, and Karl share their thoughts and opinions on the last, and start of next week.

152 - Field Trip

Mar 17 • 54 min

This week Alan takes over the hosting duties and is joined by Steve and Dean. Dean shares the details of his Korean trip before the guys turn their attention to the recent announcements from Apple in a news-filled week.

151 - Projects

Mar 10 • 56 min

Alan and Karl enjoy the arrival of Spring and look forward to some possible upcoming projects they can start using various technologies, services and apps. Karl shares his opinions on his new BeatsX earbuds and they both discuss a little of the week’s…

150 - Administrativeship

Mar 3 • 61 min

Steve returns and joins Alan and Karl as they peruse the week’s Apple and tech related news. Maplin’s goes into administration (or whatever Karl calls it), Apple cuts of the ATV1, M. Night Shyamalan is bringing a thriller to Apple streaming, SIRI is still…

149 - Tea For Two

Feb 24 • 60 min

This week Alan Vickers joins Karl Madden as they take a break from the shows usual format. With Dean and Steve away they grab a cuppa and just discuss their thoughts and opinions on various Apple and tech-related issues. We also find out why Alan had…

148 - Coasters Not Included

Feb 17 • 57 min

It’s time to ‘ring’ in a new episode. Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Steven Leach join Karl Madden to make their ‘mark’ on the week’s Apple and tech related news. Will they be ‘staining’ the good name of their favourite technology brand or just polishing…

147 - Welcome Home

Feb 10 • 66 min

Apple’s HomePod has finally arrived. Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Steven Leach have all had a chance to give it a listen. They share their thoughts and impressions with Karl Madden on how the new device performed. Will they convince Karl to go out and…

146 - Earnings Boast

Feb 3 • 60 min

This week Apple has announced it’s latest earning and apparently they are still doing ok. Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Steven Leach have ordered their HomePod’s leaving Karl Madden the odd one out…mind you, he’s been odd for a while now. A movie director…

145 - About Podding Time

Jan 26 • 65 min

Apple has finally announced the release date for the HomePod. Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Steven Leach join Karl Madden to discuss Apple’s brand new speaker and whether the device will be finding it’s way into their homes. Apple also released a brand…

144: Billions!

Jan 20 • 60 min

On this week’s show Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Steven Leach join Karl Madden to discuss Amazon launching the Echo Spot in the UK, Tim Cook addressing the recent iPhone battery issues, Apple repatriating their billions, the expanding catalog of Apple’s…

143 - Apple in 2018

Jan 15 • 62 min

It’s the start of a brand new year and this week, Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and new lad, Steven Leach, join Karl Madden to discuss what they think 2018 might hold in store for Apple. They also turn their attention to the recent CES to see if anything has…

142 - iMac Lust

Dec 16, 2017 • 53 min

As Apple releases the iMac Pro to the world Dean Murphy, Alan Vickers and Karl Madden look over the machine lustfully (they obviously need to get out more). Users get a sneak peak at the upcoming Final Cut Pro update. Airport units get an update too.…

141 - Prime Time

Dec 10, 2017 • 62 min

We have a full house this week as not only do the regulars Dean Murphy and Karl Madden look over the week’s Apple and tech related stories, but also Guy Serle and Brian Monroe come along for the ride.

140 - I am Root

Dec 2, 2017 • 58 min

On this week’s show Dean Murphy and Alan Vickers join Karl Madden to pour over the week’s Apple related news. It wasn’t a very good week for Apple in regards to discovered bugs and possible exploits. Google could be facing a bit of a fine. The first FDA…

139 - Middle Class: Model B

Nov 23, 2017 • 57 min

On this week’s episode Alan Vickers and Karl Madden discuss the latest Apple and technology related news. The HomePod delay is revisited following a report that Apple was caught out by the Echo. US citizens get a new Thanksgiving Apple Watch Challenge,…

138 - Pressure

Nov 18, 2017 • 56 min

This week Don McAllister of ScreenCasts Online makes a welcome return and joins Alan Vickers and Karl Madden to go through the week’s Apple related news. A London Apple store gets gang raided, the Apple Watch could help identify high blood pressure, a man…

137 - My Precious

Nov 11, 2017 • 58 min

This week Dean Murphy has had his phone for just over a week. Karl Madden has finally arrived and Alan Vickers decides the fate of his device. Also this week, phones made of glass can crack if dropped, component costs, Paradise Papers, Visitors Centre set…

136 - It’s Here

Nov 3, 2017 • 60 min

With the new iPhone X’s arriving into peoples clammy little hands Alan Vickers and Karl Madden have to live vicariously through Dean Murphy as he guides us through his new Apple device. Will Alan’s fears of Face ID be laid to rest or will he be…

135 - 2-3 Weeks

Oct 29, 2017 • 58 min

This week the iPhone X orders went life and Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Karl Madden have their tales to tell. Who managed to get their orders for day one and who has to wait 2-3 weeks? They also take a look at some of the Apple-related news that has hit…

134 - Popped Off

Oct 20, 2017 • 73 min

Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Karl Madden return after their unscheduled break to discuss the week’s Apple and tech related news. Dean has a Watch related issue, Alan has treated himself and Karl’s finally joined EE. After a few possible exploits are…

133 - EERROR

Oct 7, 2017 • 58 min

This week Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Karl Madden are back to cast their beady eyes over the weeks Apple and technology related news. Karl has finally joined EE and now we know why the Apple Watch cellular is only available on their service…if you can…

132 - Wrist Radio

Sep 30, 2017 • 62 min

After the recent deluge of new Apple hardware and software, we return to a more regular news week. Alan Vickers and Dean Murphy join Karl Madden as they peruse their way through the week’s Apple and tech-related news, including radio coming to the Apple…

131 - Updates

Sep 23, 2017 • 60 min

This week Apple has released iOS11 and a number of new shiny devices that have been dispatched to eager customers, among them our very own Dean Murphy and Karl Madden. They are also joined by Ben Kinnaird from the Something Inventive Podcast to discuss…

130 - A Little Bit Poorer

Sep 16, 2017 • 65 min

Apple has once again unveiled what they have been working on and have introduced the iPhone 8, iPhone 8+, iPhone X, Apple TV 4K and the new Apple Watch 3. Dean Murphy, Alan Vickers and Karl Madden discuss the announcement. Alan is a little dubious that…

129 - Our Place

Sep 9, 2017 • 61 min

With just a few days to go until Apple unveiling, it’s new iPhones, a possible new Apple Watch and Apple TV, along with the official releases of iOS11 and MacOS Dean Murphy, Alan Vickers and Karl Madden are joined by Don McAllister (of ScreenCastsOnline)…

128 - SIRI Says No

Aug 30, 2017 • 64 min

With only a few more weeks until Apple finally introduce their new hardware Dean Murphy, Alan Vickers and Karl Madden return to share their opinions regarding the last week of Apple related news…and what passes for news.

127 - Under The Weather

Aug 23, 2017 • 59 min

On this week’s show Dean Murphy returns to the fold and joins Alan Vickers and Karl Madden as they look at a little of the week’s Apple related news before turning their attention to Apple’s media plans as they plan to spend $1,000,000,000 on original…

126 - Lolly Sticks

Aug 16, 2017 • 59 min

As the clock ticks down to the new release of the new iPhone Alan Vickers joins Karl Madden to discuss the week’s Apple and tech related news.

125 - Back To School Kit 1980’s

Aug 9, 2017 • 60 min

The rumours just keep on coming so this week Alan Vickers and Simon Parnell (Essential Apple Podcast) join Karl Madden to sort through the weeks revelations as well as look over the week’s other Apple related news.

124 - HomeBlab

Aug 2, 2017 • 60 min

Despite promising you Alan Vickers would be hosting this week’s show Karl Madden was available after all, so, sorry about that. However, the guys soon get down to their regular discussion of the weeks Apple related news and some interesting rumours from…

123 - Gone in a Flash

Jul 27, 2017 • 64 min

Alan Vickers and Dean Murphy (creator of Crystal Ad-blocker) join Karl Madden to discuss the week’s Apple and tech related news. There’s an Opera about Steve Jobs, there’s new updates, there’s exploits, a new SIRI ad and we will soon be saying good bye to…

122 - Dronebusters

Jul 19, 2017 • 55 min

On this week’s show Dean Murphy (creator of Crystal) and Karl Madden to go over the week’s Apple related news turning their attention to ad-blockers, drones, 4K media and a possible new Echo from Amazon. Apple starts rejecting some…

121 - How Much?

Jul 12, 2017 • 61 min

This week Alan Vickers and Karl Madden to go over the week’s Apple related news. As the rumours continue to mount regarding the next iPhone they discuss how much they would be willing to pay for the reported next-gen device. Also, Karl has a new app…

120 - Let’s Rant

Jul 5, 2017 • 51 min

Bit of a different tact this week as Alan Vickers joins Karl Madden to discuss the week’s Apple related news. However, they are soon diverted to the current state of Apple reporting and their suspicion of the growing trend to focus more on opinion…

119 - Beta Beware

Jun 28, 2017 • 59 min

The iOS 11 Public beta is out and so we waste no time installing it on our devices, with some mixed results. Also, this week marks the 10th Anniversary of the release of the original iPhone, luckily you can still get one for a mere $20,000….wait,…

118 - New Toys

Jun 21, 2017 • 67 min

On this weeks show Karl Madden is joined by Dean Murphy (Crystal Adblock) to discuss the weeks Apple related news. They are both boys with their new toys and they share their opinions and findings. New Toys for us. iOS11 at work HEIF discoveries. Is…

117 - Under The Hood

Jun 14, 2017 • 72 min

It’s been a week since WWDC and we’ve all had some time to mull over what we thought, discover some new things and even purchase some new kit. This week Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy (Crystal AdBlock) and returning Ric McCorriston (Fresh-Tech) join…

116 - WWDC 2017

Jun 7, 2017 • 85 min

Apple has revealed their plans for iOS, MacOS, TVOS and WatchOS at WWDC. They also announced a number of new products and updates. This week Alan Vickers and Don McAllister (ScreenCastsOnline) join me to discuss their thoughts on what Apple has…

115 - WWDC Wishlist

May 31, 2017 • 79 min

On this weeks show Alan Vickers and Dean Murphy (Crystal AdBlock) discuss the week’s Apple related news before we all turn our attention to what we want to see from Apple during the upcoming WWDC Keynote. Will Alan finally get his 10.5inch iPad,…

114 - Today at Apple

May 24, 2017 • 68 min

Alan Vickers joins me this week to pour over the weeks Apple and tech related news. Google had their I/O event but what did UK Apple users get from it? Also, ‘Today at Apple’ launches globally and we once again look excitedly towards WWDC. Google…

113 - Ransom

May 17, 2017 • 74 min

Slightly different show this week as we focus on more general technology news after an interesting week. Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy (Crystal AbBlock) and Dr Richard Harkness discuss the recent Ransom-wear attack, proposed political technology policies…

112 - Road Rage

May 10, 2017 • 69 min

On this week’s show Alan Vickers and Don McAllister (ScreenCastsOnline) drop by to discuss the weeks Apple and tech related news. Amazon brings out a new Echo and we look to a possible future where autonomous vehicles roam the streets. Amazon shows…

111 - SIRI Home?

May 3, 2017 • 65 min

This week Alan Vickers and Dean Murphy (Crystal Adblock) join me to discuss the weeks Apple and tech related news. Apple is still making lots of money and the rumours return of a SIRI Home device. Apple’s 2nd Quarter Results (hint, they are doing…

110 - Jobs

Apr 26, 2017 • 72 min

This week Alan Vickers joins me to discuss the weeks Apple and tech related news. Apple is hiring, Carpool Karaoke is delayed, Facebook fights fake news and The Apple Watch turns two. Carpool Karaoke runs into roadworks? Apple is hiring some folks,…

109 - Spin The Wheel

Apr 20, 2017 • 73 min

This week Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy and Barry Gentleman drop by to discuss the weeks Apple and technology related news. We also discuss the analysts that have been regaling the world with who they think Apple should buy next. Apple should buy these….

108 - Canned?

Apr 12, 2017 • 60 min

After our week off we are back at it once again and this week Alan Vickers joins me to discuss the week’s Apple and tech related news. In our absence there appears to have been some proper Apple news…again. Mac Pro’s not forgotten. New…

107 - Updates

Mar 29, 2017 • 64 min

This week Alan Vickers joins me to discuss the week’s Apple and tech related news. It’s update time across the board but did we run into any issues? Some pesky bugs have been fixed. Is Apple Support calling you? Plus Google Home is coming to the UK….

106 - A (RED) Apple

Mar 23, 2017 • 65 min

This week Alan Vickers and Dean Murphy (Crystal Adblock) join me to discuss the week’s Apple and tech related news. Apple releases new things but not what the rumour sites were necessarily predicting. iPhone, now in RED. The Big SE option. New…

105 - Inspector Gadget

Mar 15, 2017 • 59 min

This week Alan Vickers joins me to discuss the week’s Apple and tech related news. Will the CIA be listening in and what will Alexa be recording during the show? Is Karl getting his tin foil hat ready? Vault 7, Wikileaks and the CIA. Alexa wanted…

104 - Wandering Among The Wearables

Mar 8, 2017 • 47 min

This week we take a break from the usable format of the show as Dr. Richard Harkness (Human V2 Show) and I attend the ‘Wearable Technology Show 2017’ at London’s Excel centre to see some of the new wearable technologies that will be making their…

103 - Park iLife

Mar 2, 2017 • 66 min

This week I am joined by Alan Vickers and GazMaz from the MyMac Podcast as we go over the weeks Apple and tech related news. Apple Unveils Apple Park. AirPods are a ‘Cultural Phenomenon’ says Tim. All the Colours for AirPods. Something…

102 - It’s Full of Rumours

Feb 22, 2017 • 62 min

This week I am joined by Alan Vickers and Ric McCorriston as we go over the weeks Apple and tech related news. I finally make my Twitter feed usable again. M&F is now available in Apple News. Apples announces a date and new venue for WWDC….

101 - will.i.am Out

Feb 15, 2017 • 87 min

This week I am joined by Alan Vickers, Alex G. Fox and Dean Murphy (creator of Crystal Adblock) as we go over the weeks Apple and tech related news. Apple is nearly ready to get into video streaming with ‘Carpool Karaoke’ and ‘Planet of…

100 - The One Hundredth

Feb 12, 2017 • 72 min

This week on our 100th episode I am joined by Barry Gentleman, Matt Barton and Richard Harkness as we go over the weeks Apple and tech related news. We look back at our first episode from three years ago before turning our attention to the…

099 - Return of the BritishMac

Feb 4, 2017 • 67 min

This week I am joined by Alan Vickers, Dean Murphy (creator of the Crystal Adblock App) and Mr. BritishMac himself, Will Green as we go over the weeks Apple related news. Apple is still in the money and the iPhone is selling well, confounding…

098 - Four Fingered Pinch

Jan 27, 2017 • 68 min

This week I am joined by Alan Vickers and we go over the weeks Apple related news. Apple releases updates across the board and we look ahead to what iOS 10.3 has in store for us, including a new file system. Developers will finally be able to reply to…

097 - Going V

Jan 19, 2017 • 56 min

This week I am joined by Alan Vickers and Don McAllister as we pour over the weeks Apple related news. The UK App store gets some price increases as well as another lawsuit. Plus is Apple about to get into original scripted content and what will the…

096 - 10 Years Young

Jan 12, 2017 • 60 min

This week we have a full house as Barry Gentleman, Matt Barton, Ric McCorriston and Dean Murphy (Creator of Crystal AdBlock) all drop by. Among other things we discuss the iPhone turning 10 years old, plus the iPhone OS we might have got and how the…

095 - Apple in 2017

Jan 4, 2017 • 93 min

This week I am joined by Alan Vickers and Alex G. Fox as we look ahead to what Apple might have in store for us during 2017. Shhhhhh….Actually, we have no clue really so we just pontificate about what we would ‘like’ to see Apple do within the next…

094 - MISSY!

Dec 29, 2016 • 42 min

This week on our second festive show for this festive period I am joined by our former News RoundUp Reported and my old podcasting buddy, Missy! We pretty much ignore any news this week and instead discuss general technology, Christmas, social media…

093 - Scores Out of 10

Dec 21, 2016 • 101 min

This week it looks as if I’m all alone for Christmas until the door bell chimes and three guests from the past come and join me for this festive show. We take the opportunity and look back over the last twelve months of Apple products and share…

092 - Plex-plained

Dec 14, 2016 • 50 min

This week I’m joined by Alex G. Fox (Instagram) as we take a diversion from the usual discussion of the weeks Apple and tech related news and instead focus on one of our favourite applications, PLEX. We discuss what it is and what it can…

091 - iCar-azy

Dec 8, 2016 • 68 min

This week I’m joined once again by Alan Vickers, writer of The Deep Dive Guide to Microsoft Word for iPad as we discuss the weeks Apple related and tech news of the week. Apple Round Watch? Confirmation Apple is building a Car….Nah. The…

090 - Fake News, Fake Apps, Fake Stuff. Fake Hope?

Dec 1, 2016 • 96 min

This week I’m once again joined by Dean Murphy, creator of the Crystal Ad Block application and Alan Vickers, writer of The Deep Dive Guide to Microsoft Word for iPad as we discuss the weeks Apple related and tech news of the week. MBP…

089 - Back To The Futurists

Nov 24, 2016 • 87 min

This week I’m joined by Dean Murphy, creator of the Crystal Ad Block application as we discuss the weeks Apple related and tech news of the week. The Innovator’s Stopwatch Presentation - (Video) Dean’s New MacBook Pro A Jony Ive Christmas…

088 - The New Mac Book

Nov 20, 2016 • 87 min

After yet another extended hiatus the Mac & Forth show returns once again. This week Karl is joined by Barry Gentleman and Mark Chappell to discuss the weeks Apple related news. - New MacBook Pros arrives. - New Apple Book…

087 - We Were on a Boat

Oct 3, 2016 • 54 min

On this weeks show I am joined by Alex G. Fox to discuss his thoughts on Apple’s new iPhone 7+, specifically the new camera system. How does he rate the latest update from Apple and has he really finally joined Instagram? Alex’s links for Twitter and…

086 - Damn Shared Activity

Sep 22, 2016 • 58 min

This week I am joined once again by Dr. Richard Harkness as he takes delivery of his new Apple Watch. We also discuss the recent iOS10 update along with Watch OS3. The Apple Watch Alert is in full effect. Links for Richard’s Human…