Intego Mac Podcast
Advice from Mac experts on the latest Apple news in security and more
Episodes
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Episode 379: Apple Anniversaries, and Possible New Apple Products for 2025
January 16th, 2025 | 28 mins 7 secs
We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year.
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Episode 378: Mac Malware in 2024, and Should We Trust Cyber Trust?
January 9th, 2025 | 28 mins 38 secs
The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024.
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Episode 377: Apple in 2024: AI, EU, and USB-C
January 2nd, 2025 | 30 mins 52 secs
A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why.
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Episode 376: Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: The Year in Review
December 26th, 2024 | 28 mins 34 secs
This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024.
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Episode 375: TikTok, TP-Link, and Apple AI
December 19th, 2024 | 27 mins 55 secs
TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may be banned in the US due to potential national security risks.
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Episode 374: Apple Intelligence Is Finally Here
December 12th, 2024 | 29 mins 31 secs
New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features debuting in its latest operating system updates.
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Episode 373: Tim Cook on Retirement, the FBI on Encryption, and ChatGPT on Forbidden Names
December 5th, 2024 | 29 mins 28 secs
Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists.
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Episode 372: Hacking, Tracking, and Phishing
November 28th, 2024 | 28 mins 40 secs
The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Episode 371: What to Look for When Choosing a Wi-Fi Router
November 21st, 2024 | 29 mins 32 secs
We discuss the new security fixes that were rolled out for most Apple devices. Why is Apple spending so much money to make TV shows that not many people are watching? Plus our pointers on buying a new Wi-Fi router.
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Episode 370: Hands On with the M4 iMac and New Apple Intelligence Image Tools
November 14th, 2024 | 30 mins 58 secs
We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac.
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Episode 369: A Potpourri of Apple News
November 7th, 2024 | 29 mins 50 secs
The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intelligence features in the latest betas of its operating systems. And speaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple's own commercials paint its users as not so intelligent.
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Episode 368: New M4 Macs and the First Apple Intelligence Tools
October 31st, 2024 | 30 mins 14 secs
We take a look at the brand new gear just released by Apple: M4 iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros, and we talk about the latest operating system updates, which include the first Apple Intelligence tools.
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Episode 367: Apple Intelligence is Here! (Well, Almost)
October 24th, 2024 | 29 mins 55 secs
A few last minute thoughts before next week's Apple product announcements. We take a look at Apple Pay marking its 10th year as an Apple financial service. And we've got a hands-on with Apple's Writing Tools, part of the new suite of Apple Intelligence features.
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Episode 366: New iPad mini and iPhone Mirroring on Mac
October 17th, 2024 | 30 mins 11 secs
Apple's latest iPad mini refresh leaves some critics wanting more. If Apple plans a product event in the near future, what will get updated and what won't? And we've got some tips on using Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature.
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Episode 365: A Gaggle of Google Stories, and Leaked MacBook Pro M4
October 10th, 2024 | 29 mins 34 secs
This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements.
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Episode 364: Things to Check When Transferring Data to a New iPhone
October 3rd, 2024 | 28 mins 56 secs
Apple patches a security vulnerability in one of its most popular Windows apps. Scam banking and finance apps continue to be a scourge on the App Store. And we've got more hands-on experience with the latest Apple Watch and iPhone, and some tips on what to check when transferring data to a new iPhone.