The iPhone has become the primary device for many different types of tasks for a lot of people. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I look at the current state of the hardware, software, and services that make up Apple’s most popular product.

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In the last episode of the year, Stephen and I review 2019 and the changes it brought to the Apple ecosystem. Then, we talk about our hopes for 2020.

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I enjoyed reading this morning about 9to5 Mac’s review of the 10 best podcasts of the 2010s putting the Mac Power Users at #3. Day made.

It’s feedback time! This week on Mac Power Users,  Stephen and I revisit media management and external drives, then talk about my 16-inch MacBook Pro, meditation apps, and USB-C hubs. Stephen makes a confession, which I take it rather well.

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John Voorhees joins us on the latest episode of Mac Power Users to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. We review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future.

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On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen steps behind the Genius Bar (or into the Genius Grove, as it were) to provide tips for troubleshooting Macs, iOS devices and iCloud. Then, we talk about the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and how someone should prioritize features when buying a new computer.

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• The Omni Group: We’re passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile, and Dave Teare of AgileBits join us on the latest episode of Mac Power Users to talk about Apple’s year and the changes it brought for developers. Then, a conversation about app subscriptions, venture capital funding, and more.

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• FreshBooks: Online invoicing made easy.

It’s that time again: the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide has returned on the latest episode of Mac Power Users.

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• The Omni Group: We’re passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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Stephen and I are joined by Brent Simmons on episode 509 of Mac Power Users. Brent works in marketing at The Omni Group and we talk about the tools of the trade, including social media and content creation, before shifting gears to discuss Brent’s RSS reader, NetNewsWire and where the Mac could be heading.

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• Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.

• Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.

YouTuber and podcaster Sara Dietschy joins us on this week’s episode of Mac Power Users to share about her video work, from cameras to editing. We also discuss managing large amounts of data across multiple locations, the role of the iPad and turning creative work into a business.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

• SaneBox: Stop drowning in email!

• The Omni Group: We’re passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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