Intego Mac Podcast
Advice from Mac experts on the latest Apple news in security and more
Episodes
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Episode 387: Defense in Depth
March 13th, 2025 | 30 mins 1 sec
Apple's latest OS updates patch a serious vulnerability, one that was already supposed to be patched. The tide may be turning in how governments view backdoor access to encrypted data. And Apple has announced it's delaying new personalized Siri features by another year. We have views.
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Episode 386: What the Heck Is Apple Doing With Its Hardware and Software?
March 6th, 2025 | 31 mins 22 secs
Apple's latest bevy of hardware releases feature processor upgrades and some processor naming confusion. The new iPhone 16e is Apple's least expensive iPhone, and it just may be all the phone you need. And why do the new iPads not support Apple's most advertised feature?
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Episode 385: iCloud Encryption, Apple Visual Intelligence, and Fake Browser Updates
February 27th, 2025 | 29 mins 42 secs
Apple has disabled Advanced Data Protection in the UK. Will other countries insist on similar measures? New Apple Intelligence features have arrived, and if they aren't your thing, we have a remedy. Beware of new malware disguised as an update to your favorite browser. And the Chrome browser will be dropping support for a bunch of ad blockers.
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Episode 384: iPhone 16e: The “e” is for Egregious Pricing
February 20th, 2025 | 29 mins 53 secs
Apple replaces the entry level iPhone SE with the new iPhone 16e. Does the "e" stand for extravagant pricing? We now have more details about the security patches in Apple's most recent operating system updates. iPhones sold in China will now have government mandated filters managing search results. And is it time to start worrying about the delays in Apple Intelligence features.
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Episode 383: Apple Zero-Day Patch, Powerbeats Pro 2 Earbuds, and Migrating Purchases Between Apple Accounts
February 13th, 2025 | 28 mins 33 secs
Security is the main focus of Apple's just released operating system updates. A new edition of the Powerbeats Pro earbuds is out that may be better than Apple's AirPods Pro. Apple now permits moving digital purchases between Apple Accounts. And there's more talk about getting Apple to provide a global back door to encrypted iCloud data.
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Episode 382: DeepSeek, AppleCare, and Did Apple Approve a Porn App in the EU?
February 6th, 2025 | 29 mins 28 secs
A change may be coming in the way you'll be paying for Apple Care. Apple doesn't approve of an app that it has approved—semantics are at the heart of a porn app problem. DeepSeek is this past week's big artificial intelligence story. What's different about this new AI contender? Does it secure your data? And Apple's new Invites app doesn't seem to be too inviting.
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Episode 381: Latest Apple OS Updates and Changes to Apple Intelligence
January 30th, 2025 | 29 mins 50 secs
Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long.
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Episode 380: PFAS, AI, FBI, and TikTok
January 23rd, 2025 | 29 mins 48 secs
A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out.
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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.