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Published: June 13, 2024, 1:36 a.m.

The MacVoices Panel provided their thoughts, opinions, and favorite features on Apple\u2019s WWDC keynote announcements in a full-length session that saw panel members coming and going due to schedule commitments. From why we loved the opening skit to the positive reaction as indicated by the Apple stock price, operating system updates to the much anticipated AI (Apple Intelligence) announcements, the panel gave high marks to what some analysts felt would be the most important WWDC keynote in years (or ever). Panelists included Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg,\xa0Jim Rea,\xa0Marty Jencius,\xa0Ben Roethig,\xa0Jeff Gamet,\xa0Web Bixby,\xa0Mark Fuccio, Brittany Smith,\xa0Eric Bolden.\xa0

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Chapters:

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01:14 Diving into the WWDC keynote

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01:37 Jim Ray's experiences at WWDC

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02:50 Social interactions at WWDC

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05:29 Dinner conversations and socializing at WWDC

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06:03 Panel members' experiences post-WWDC

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0 8:17 Jeff Gamet's early departure plans

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10:28 Discussing favorite WWDC announcements

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12:49 Customizing iPhone and Mac features

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14:41 Enhancing photos with spatial photography

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15:59 Controlling iPhone from Mac

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18:02 Exciting features for Apple Watch

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19:24 Exciting customization options in iOS 18

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21:14 Recognition of pro hardware makers by Vision Pro

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22:51 Britt's commitment to leave

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23:36 Evaluating Apple Mail announcements

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26:00 Search for the ultimate mail client

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26:15 Pinning mail for quick access

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30:30 Apple TV Plus show lineup

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38:14 Protecting online privacy with ExpressVPN

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41:47 Introduction to the Apple intelligence system

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45:39 Accessibility and usability of Apple's AI features

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47:43 Catching Up

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47:47 Speculations on Upgrades

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48:00 iOS User Interface Changes

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49:10 Apple Intelligence Expectations

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50:11 Layers of Apple Intelligence Onion

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51:08 ChatGPT Integration

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51:44 Apple Intelligence Layers Discussion

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51:53 Adding Functionality to System

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52:21 Processing Capabilities

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52:36 Large Language Models

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53:31 Domain-Specific Knowledge

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53:51 Tapbacks and Message Enhancements

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54:27 Genmojis Thoughts

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54:46 Compelling Genmojis

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55:03 Handwriting Enhancements Excitement

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58:35 Keyboard Visibility Improvements

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59:58 Vision OS Discussion

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1:00:53 Vision Pro Excitement

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1:01:30 Confidence in Apple's Intelligence

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1:02:06 Sharing Vision Pro

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1:06:51 Spatial Photos Impressions

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1:08:44 Improving Handwriting

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1:13:35 Scheduling Messages Feature\n\n

1:14:21 Nod and Shake Controls

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1:20:34 Voice Isolation Feature

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1:22:34 Shopping List and Apple Credit Card Tip

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1:25:50 Concerns about AI

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1:32:26 Background Shenanigans

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1:33:22 MacVoices Schedule and Chat Room Appreciation

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Guests:

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Web Bixby has been in the\xa0insurance business for 40 years and has been an\xa0Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Eric Bolden\xa0is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter,\xa0by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

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Mark Fuccio\xa0is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through\xa0Twitter,\xa0LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

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Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer\u2019s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter\xa0and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn.,\xa0@jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

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David Ginsburg\xa0is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

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Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession \u2018firsts,\u2019 including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).

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Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He\u2019s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on \xa0Twitter and Mastodon.

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Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She\u2019s also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated \u201cwell-rounded geek\u201d. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social,\xa0and on YouTube with tech tips.

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