The Mac & Forth Show

209 - Mac & Fogies

Jul 18 • 64 min

A special guest drops by this week, GazMaz of the MyMac ‘Show’ Podcast, joins Dean and Karl To discuss the week’s Apple and tech-related news stories. Apple is spending big on its upcoming shows, but so is everyone else. IAP’s are in the news again after…

208 - Walkie Talkie Exploitie

Jul 11 • 66 min

This week Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return once again to cast their beady eyes over the weeks Apple-related news. The Walkie-Talkie app on the Apple Watch has an exploit, There are some more new Macs, SSD have a price cut, an Apple classic game returns…

207 - Ive Had Enough

Jul 4 • 67 min

Just after last week’s show was when news of Sir Jony Ive leaving Apple dropped, so we are probably among the last to discuss it but that won’t stop Alan, Dean and Karl from sharing their thoughts on what this might mean moving forward. They also share…

206 - Did I Shoot Six Pics Or Only Five?

Jun 27 • 62 min

This week Alan and Karl are joined by David Dean of the ‘I Confess I’m a Geek’ Podcast. Updates for AirPorts, Public Beta’s are here, Apple takes a shot at Spotify, Apple buys another company, the Apple Watch in action again and a user uses his iPhone to…

205 - The Missed Mystery Box

Jun 20 • 58 min

We may have changed our branding but it’s still Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl who return to peruse the week’s Apple and tech-related stories. LumaFusion 2 finally arrives, HomePod gets a new setup method, Apple Watch continues its independence, JJ Abrams…

204 - Turn It Up A Bit

Jun 13 • 64 min

The dust from WWDC is finally settling but a few more details have been discovered so Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return to pour over the week’s Apple and tech-related news once again. Karl has treated himself to some new headphones, iMovie gets an update,…

203 - A Grand Stand

Jun 6 • 65 min

WE’RE BACK! After a short break Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return to their podcasting duties. Following a rather exciting WWDC keynote, they discuss some of the features that will be coming to iOS, WatchOS, TVOS, MacOS and now iPadOS later this year.…

A Mac & Forth Patreon Preview Show - Episode 081

May 30 • 30 min

A Patreon Preview Show - Episode 081 - Originally Recorded 6th Feb 2019 We are looking forward to next weeks announcements at WWDC and returning to our regular posting schedule, but in the meantime here is another bonus Patreon episode. Mac & Forth…

A Mac & Forth Patreon Preview Show - Episode 066

May 23 • 17 min

A preview of one of our Patreon episodes originally recorded 29th Aug 2018. In a very surprising move, Apple releases a firmware update for is now discontinued AirPort Express. The update allows the Express to be used with AirPlay 2 and Karl has tested it…

202 - WWDC Wishlist

Apr 25 • 71 min

On this week’s episode Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl discuss and offer their opinions on this week’s Apple and technology related news. Samsung delays the release of its Fold Phone. Apple announces a recall program for some of its plugs. Sticky keyboard keys…

201 - White Flag

Apr 18 • 65 min

On this week’s episode Alan, Steve and Karl discuss and offer their opinions regarding the recent settlement between Qualcomm and Apple. The continuing passage of the E.U. Copyright Directive. New iPad Pro productivity videos. Some publishers are already…

200 - The 200th

Apr 11 • 60 min

It’s our 200th episode with Alan, Steve and Karl taking a slight departure from their usual format to have a bit of extra fun. Original co-hosts Ric, Barry and Matt drop by to reminisce about the old days and attempt a live re-reading of their first Tech…

199 - Happy Madden

Apr 4 • 61 min

This week David Dean of ‘I Confess I’m a Geek’ podcast joins Dean, Steve and Karl to go through the week’s Apple-related news. Karl has his brand new iPad Mini and loves it. The AirPower is no more and the same goes for Google+. New Wireless Beats are on…

198 - It’s Not Showtime. Yet.

Mar 28 • 64 min

Apple took to the stage Monday and revealed a number of new services that they have lined up for us. Alan, Steve and Karl mull them over and share their thoughts on Apple’s entry into Magazine subscriptions, credit cards, subscription gaming and TV…

197 - Clearing The Decks

Mar 21 • 59 min

After an exciting week regarding Apple announcements Alan, Dean and Karl return to look over the updated iPad Air, iPad Mini (Yippee!), iMac and AirPods. They share their thoughts and views about what this clearing of the decks could mean for next weeks…

196 - It’s About Flipping Time

Mar 14 • 63 min

After being away for a week, Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return just as Apple announces ’It’s Show Time’. We look ahead to the upcoming presentation and speculate what Apple might reveal. Also, Spotify is complaining to the EC that Apple treats them so…

195 - Grumpy Old Men Edition

Feb 28 • 61 min

As there is a dearth of interesting Apple news this week Dean, Steve and Karl put on their grumpy old men hats and share the apps, services and technologies that they just do not understand in this modern age. To be taken more as a ‘tongue in cheek’…

194 - Hey, Barbie

Feb 21 • 65 min

It’s yet another week so that means yet another show. Alan, Dean, Steve and Karl return to meander their way through the week’s Apple and tech related news. Apple has been buying and hiring again to hopefully strengthen their SIRI and Home services.…

193 - Eerozon

Feb 14 • 39 min

This week Karl is flying solo again as he discusses finding his old iPods, Amazon’s purchase of Eero, the new Copyright reform and the growing rumours concerning WWDC 2019 and an Apple event to be held at the end of March. All this and slightly more on…

192 - GCHQTime

Feb 7 • 63 min

This week Dean, Steve and Karl return to peruse the weeks Apple and tech related news. Angela Ahrendts is moving on from Apple. Facebook and Google were both punished but things are back to normal, for now anyway. Spotify wants to be number one when it…

191 - Naughty Step

Jan 31 • 61 min

Just typical, No real news for weeks and then three big ones come along at once. Dean, Alan, Steve and Karl return once again to go over the weeks Apple and tech related news. Apple announces their results for the holiday season. Facebook gets into yet…

190 - Shot on iPhone*

Jan 24 • 75 min

The gang of Dean, Alan, Steve and Karl return once again to go through the week’s Apple-related news. Another round of updates are released. ‘Shot on iPhone’ might inspire budding iPhone photographers. Apple shows off some iPad Pro Workflows. Copyright…

189 - Return of the Power Glove?

Jan 17 • 69 min

This week Dean returns, joining Alan, Steve and Karl and sharing his experiences and plans for his new home. Apple eliminates a bug that made Apple Music on HomePod better, they also replaced 11 million iPhone batteries in 2018 and Netflix is increasing…

188 - Automated Anarchy

Jan 10 • 69 min

On this week’s edition, GazMaz from the MyMac Podcast joins Alan, Steve and Karl as they look over some of the HomeKit compatible devices recently announced at CES, as well as turning their attention to some of the wider aspects of Home Automation.

187 - Missing in Action

Jan 3 • 59 min

This week Karl is on his lonesome, not because we have all split up, but because Karl can’t organise properly. As a result, he looks at a few stories from the past week or so, then looks forward to what 2019 might bring from Apple and what we might have…

186 - Social Missyia

Dec 27, 2018 • 47 min

On our last episode of the year, Karl is joined by his old podcasting partner in crime, Missy. As the world seems to be a very different place from when they last recorded their “Here ’N’ There Show” Missy and Madden decide to take a look at how Social…

185 - MyMac & Forth

Dec 20, 2018 • 72 min

This week our episode plans didn’t quite pan out as intended but fortunately, Guy Serle from the MyMac podcast joins Alan, Steve and Karl as we revisit some of the Apple and tech-related stories from the past year. Wishing all our listeners a very Merry…

184 - Gift Guide

Dec 13, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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, 2018 • 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…