At Macstock, Mike Schmitz turns the tables and interviews Chuck Joiner about favorite memories from the event. They review the gathering’s beginnings after Macworld, the friendships formed and renewed each year, memorable moments and how some of the strongest connections come unexpectedly. A big part of Macstock is the the inspiration attendees take home; Mike […]
Apple’s plans for advertising in Apple Maps spark a lively discussion about whether limiting certain categories of ads creates a better user experience or puts Apple at a disadvantage against Google Maps. The MacVoices Live! panel examines the balance between relevance, discoverability, and business incentives before shifting to Apple’s expanding Sports app and the company’s […]
Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn about his new Take Control of AirPods continues, exploring the advanced capabilities of AirPods beyond simple audio playback, explaining listening modes, Conversation Awareness, head gestures, and how the Apple ecosystem enhances the experience. He also discusses why AirPods perform poorly as phone microphones, examines rumors of camera-equipped AirPods, and reflects […]
If you’re heading to Macstock Conference later this week, make sure you have everything you need to get the most out of this unique annual event. From the things you should do before you leave to the things that you need to have with you, the MacVoices’ Macstock Checklist will make sure you are ready for the year’s best Mac event. (Haven’t decided yet? On-site registration will be available!)
Our next stop on the Road to Macstock is with Marty Jencius, who previews his workshop on troubleshooting Apple devices through a highly interactive “open space” format. Rather than a lecture, Marty explains how attendees will form small groups around real questions, share expertise, move between discussions using the “law of two feet,” and create organic conversations. The result will be a flexible, collaborative experience that encourages learning, problem-solving, and new connections among the participants.
The MacVoices Live! panel reviews WWDC week from both developer and user perspectives, including on-site activities, and the Flip the Script event. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden react to Apple’s keynote versus the State of the Union, AI and Siri expectations, Vision Pro’s apparent future, developer access to Apple Intelligence, and private cloud compute limits.
At Flip The Script, Grant Belaire, Chief Marketing Officer for MacPaw, discusses how the company approaches AI, app discovery, and developer support through their trusted products like CleanMyMac, Setapp, Moonlock, and Clear. He explains why AI should be useful rather than forced, how Setapp balances customers and developers, and why long-term commitment matters in building successful app marketplaces.
At the Flip the Script event during WWDC 2026, Arina Shapran, Head of of Social Media and Community for MacPaw, talks about the role of social platforms in modern marketing, intentional online engagement, and building meaningful communities. Arina’s perspective highlights their efforts for developers, vendors, and partnerships behind Setapp, while considering how AI and vibe coding are changing product creation.
MacPaw's Maria Polishchuk, Head of Business Development and and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, discuss Setapp's new expansion beyond its traditional subscription model. They explain new individual app purchases, developer subscription options, AI Gateway integration, app review standards, and support for indie and vibe-coded apps. The discussion covers developer challenges such as discovery, monetization, security, and how Setapp aims to help with those factors as well as giving customers more software choices.
In the Mapcreator booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Julia Schellekens provides an update on their service that delivers detailed maps for news and other organizations who want to clearly show what is happening where. With a wide array of export and animation capabilities to help drive home the information, it is almost certain that you have seen their product in use no matter where in the world you are.
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