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In this episode, buckle up for dashboard diagnostics, wallet weary software updates and yet more supermarket security shenanigans BACKBITES NEIL TRACEY JAMI CHATBITES TESCO RIDE AGAIN * Tesco shoppers in disbelief as they spot new security measure in supermarket aisle [https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/tesco-shoppers-disbelief-security-cage-34980228] * New Security Measures at Tesco Stores | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@geandramaiocht/video/7487978295326199062] APPLE OS UPDATES * iOS 18.4 includes eight new emoji [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/31/ios-18-4-new-emoji/] * Channel Islands - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Islands] * Hate the new Apple Mail app? Here's how to change it back on iPhone/iPad/Mac [https://www.macworld.com/article/2585948/how-to-ios-18-macos-15-change-mail-categories-list-view.html] * How to use the 4D Method for Email Management - Hiver [https://hiverhq.com/blog/4d-email-management] PAGES UPDATE * Authors can no longer publish to Apple Books from Pages [https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/04/authors-can-no-longer-publish-to-apple-books-directly-from-pages] * Publishers can no longer send their work directly from Pages to Apple Books : Apple World Today [https://appleworld.today/2025/04/publishers-can-no-longer-send-their-work-directly-from-pages-to-apple-books/] TIMMY’S IN THE MONEY * Apple CEO Tim Cook Sells Stock Worth $24 Million [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/02/apple-ceo-tim-cook-stock-april-2025/] * Apple CEO Tim Cook sells $24 million in company stock By Investing.com [https://uk.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/apple-ceo-tim-cook-sells-24-million-in-company-stock-93CH-4014221] VIRGIN: THE STORY CONCLUDES * MacBites Episode 0179 | The MacBites Podcast [https://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0179/] TECHSMITH EVENT: FUTURE-PROOF YOUR WORKFLOWS WITH TECHSMITH & AI TECHSMITH APPS GO SUBSCRIPTION * Camtasia | TechSmith [https://www.techsmith.com/store/camtasia] * Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow [https://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm] * Compressor on the Mac App Store [https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/compressor/id424390742?mt=12] DEVONTHINK 4 RELEASED * DEVONtechnologies | Upgrader's Guide [https://devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthink/upgrade] FOCUS MIKE’S TECHIE CAR * Ford Ka - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ka] CONTACT US * Mail Us [thecrew@macbites.co.uk] * Contact Us [http://macbites.co.uk/contact/] * Join the MacBites Community [https://macbites.co.uk/tmc] * MacBites Mail [http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-mail/] * Elaine on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/elainegiles.bsky.social] * Mike on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thomasmike.bsky.social] * MacBites on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbites.bsky.social] * MacBites Siri on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbitessiri.bsky.social]

In this episode, Buzzing bells and shattered, sobbing, travellers ready for some extreme airport action BACKBITES TRACEY * More than a Food Processor - The Best Multi Cooker | Thermomix® USA [https://www.thermomix.com/] JAMI APPLE AI UPDATES * iOS 18.4 adds new Apple Intelligence features, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/24/ios-184-adds-new-apple-intelligence-features-heres-whats-coming/] * PSA: iPhone Mirroring not coming to EU with iOS 18.4 [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/24/iphone-mirroring-eu/] CHATBITES BROWSER CHOICE ON IOS * EU to Close Antitrust Investigation into Apple's Browser Choice Screen [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/25/eu-close-antitrust-probe-browser-choice-screen/] * Apple may not be fined for browser choice in EU [https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/25/apple-may-escape-big-fine-after-iphone-browser-selection-screen-changes] * Apple won't be fined by the EU over browser choice after 2nd change [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/25/apple-wont-be-fined-by-the-eu-over-browser-choice-after-second-change/] A CAMERA ON YOUR WATCH? * Apple Watch could gain cameras to improve AI features [https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/23/apple-watch-could-gain-cameras-to-improve-ai-features] * Apple files patent for foldable Apple Watch with two screens [https://www.dezeen.com/2025/03/26/apple-foldable-apple-watch-patent-application/] FANTASTIC PLASTIC? * Apple Watch SE With Colorful Plastic Design 'Remains in Development' [https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/15/plastic-apple-watch-se-rumor/] * Apple Watch SE With Plastic Design Now in 'Jeopardy' for Two Reasons [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/23/plastic-apple-watch-se-in-jeopardy/] * Design, cost issues stall plastic Apple Watch SE project [https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/23/apple-may-be-reconsidering-a-plastic-version-of-the-apple-watch-se] * Apple’s rumored plastic Apple Watch SE has reportedly hit a serious snag [https://www.engadget.com/wearables/apples-rumored-plastic-apple-watch-se-has-reportedly-hit-a-serious-snag-180820143.html] * A plastic Apple Watch SE doesn't make sense [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/24/plastic-apple-watch-se/] * Donald Trump signs order shifting US back towards plastic straws - BBC News [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k574ydyyqo] HOUSEHOLD TECH: NEW DOORBELL * Philips Hue doorbell accidentally leaked - with one big limitation [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/24/philips-hue-doorbell-accidentally-leaked-by-the-company-shows-one-big-limitation/] GOOGLE’S GREAT TECH FAIL * Google confirms it deleted Maps Timeline data for some | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/634442/google-maps-timeline-data-deleted-cloud-backup-recovery] * 'This is heartbreaking' Google Maps users sob after tech giant admits it accidentally DELETED data [https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/34004123/google-deleted-maps-data-backups-restore/] TECH SUCCESSES * How an iPad under the Thames solved museum thieves' murder plot - BBC News [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5nw5nez7zo] * Is tapping in and out on Bee Network trams and buses really 'seamless' and easy? [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/trips-and-breaks/tapping-out-bee-network-trams-31271272] * Greater Manchester Bee Network to get 300 more e-bikes [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx0n8403qwo] * Bee Network app users told to walk across runway to reach Manchester Airport [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/bee-network-app-users-told-31178344] TECH STACK MICROSOFT 365 PRICE RISE & COPILOT * Copilot is now included in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family | Microsoft 365 Blog [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/01/16/copilot-is-now-included-in-microsoft-365-personal-and-family/] * Understanding AI credits - Microsoft Support [https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/understanding-ai-credits-68530f1a-4459-4d02-9818-8233c1f673b8] * Microsoft Copilot: Your AI companion [https://copilot.microsoft.com/chats/HWMRJXKhwmE5RX77511nA] * The Microsoft 365 Copilot launch was a total disaster | ZDNET [https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/work-life/the-microsoft-365-copilot-launch-was-a-total-disaster/] * BBC News | FA CARLING PREMIERSHIP | Keane rejects price claims [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/739416.stm] EVENTS WWDC 2025 * WWDC 2025 | The MacBites Podcast [https://macbites.co.uk/wwdc-2025/] CONTACT US * Mail Us [thecrew@macbites.co.uk] * Contact Us [http://macbites.co.uk/contact/] * Join the MacBites Community [https://macbites.co.uk/tmc] * MacBites Mail [http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-mail/] * Elaine on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/elainegiles.bsky.social] * Mike on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thomasmike.bsky.social] * MacBites on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbites.bsky.social] * MacBites Siri on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbitessiri.bsky.social]

In this episode, we’re cashlessly counting the cornflakes in the midst of chocolate wars with some seriously sharp kitchenalia BACKBITES TESCO STRIKE AGAIN * Frustrated Tesco shoppers slam new 'crazy' security devices [https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25013691.frustrated-tesco-shoppers-slam-new-crazy-security-devices/] * Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued for cereal sold at major supermarkets as it may contain INSECTS [https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/33959848/urgent-recall-insects-cereal-chocolate-granola-rude-health/] * Tesco has made a 'bonkers' change to using cash so we tested it out [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/i-tried-buy-food-tesco-29806126] * 6 major high street brands stop accepting cash payments with card-only | Personal Finance | Finance | Express.co.uk [https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2028434/6-major-high-street-brands-cashless] COMMUNITY BLUESKY * Bluesky [https://bsky.social/] * Bluesky - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluesky] * Bluesky now lets users upload longer videos, improves DMs, more [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/10/bluesky-longer-videos-dm/] * Developers behind Tweetbot and Ivory working on a Bluesky app [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/06/tweetbot-ivory-bluesky-app/] * Phoenix for Bluesky [https://tapbots.com/phoenix/] * Phoenix by Tapbots (@phoenix.tapbots.com) — Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/phoenix.tapbots.com] * Tweetbot. April 2011 - January 2023 [https://tapbots.com/tweetbot/] MAROONED AT MACBITES HQ FOLLOW UP * Marooned at MacBites HQ – Day 1826 | MacBites.fm [https://macbites.fm/marooned-at-macbites-hq-day-1826/] * Calendar | The MacBites Podcast [https://macbites.co.uk/calendar/] CHATBITES DAY ONE COMES TO WINDOWS * Journaling for Everyone: Day One Comes to Windows [https://dayoneapp.com/blog/introducing-day-one-for-windows/] APPLE AI AND ROCKWELL * Apple's "ugly and embarrassing" AI debacle is causing tension in the company [https://www.creativebloq.com/design/apples-ugly-and-embarrassing-ai-debacle-is-causing-tension-in-the-company] * Apple’s new shake-up proves Siri’s now being taken seriously, here’s why [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/20/the-best-thing-about-apples-siri-shake-up-may-have-little-to-do-with-new-leader/] * Vision Pro Creator Taking Over Siri After Apple Intelligence Setbacks [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/20/siri-leadership-shakeup/] * ChatGPT falsely told man he killed his children [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kgydkr516o] * Inflation: Yoga mats and VR headsets used to measure cost of living [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kgr0ryd5xo] DO YOU WANT A PORTLESS IPHONE? * EU confirms Apple can make a portless iPhone without USB-C [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/19/eu-confirms-apple-can-make-a-portless-iphone-without-usb-c/] * What Was Inside Every iPhone Box: From iPhone 2G to iPhone 16 Pro Max [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGjJtrER_sw&ab_channel=DigitalTechTrends] FOCUS MIKE’S OVENS * Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Large Countertop Oven DT200UK [https://ninjakitchen.co.uk/product/ninja-foodi-10-in-1-multifunction-oven-dt200uk-zidDT200UK] TECH STACK CUSTOMIZING YOUR LAUNCHERS * Alfred Gallery - Workflows [https://alfred.app/workflows/] * Alfred App Community Forum [https://www.alfredforum.com/] * Raycast - Store [https://www.raycast.com/store] * Exclude Apps from Alfred : r/Alfred [https://www.reddit.com/r/Alfred/comments/14fv78a/been_using_alfred_for_a_while_i_want_to_exclude/] * How to remove application (or move it down) in suggestions - Alfred App Community Forum [https://www.alfredforum.com/topic/16591-how-to-remove-application-or-move-it-down-in-suggestions/] * Give Your Files Helpful Nicknames to Find Them Faster - Alfred Blog [https://www.alfredapp.com/blog/tips-and-tricks/give-files-nicknames-to-find-them-faster/] * Alfred not finding alias to application - Discussion & Help - Alfred App Community Forum [https://www.alfredforum.com/topic/21088-alfred-not-finding-alias-to-application/] * Alfred Powerpack - Take Control of Your Mac and macOS [https://www.alfredapp.com/powerpack/] CONTACT US * Mail Us [thecrew@macbites.co.uk] * Contact Us [http://macbites.co.uk/contact/] * Join the MacBites Community [https://macbites.co.uk/tmc] * MacBites Mail [http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-mail/] * Elaine on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/elainegiles.bsky.social] * Mike on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thomasmike.bsky.social] * MacBites on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbites.bsky.social] * MacBites Siri on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbitessiri.bsky.social]

In this episode, we reach a high water mark, wrangle with a weighty shopping problem and watch the widdle-watchers watching widdlers. BACKBITES EMIRATES V ETIHAD * Man City will rename the Etihad Stadium in time for Brighton game [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-rename-etihad-stadium-31187125] * B of the Bang - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B_of_the_Bang] * Toughsheet Community Stadium - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toughsheet_Community_Stadium] * Stadion Wankdorf - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadion_Wankdorf] * 50 Examples Of Architecture Expectations vs. Disappointing Reality [https://www.boredpanda.com/disappointing-architecture-expectations-vs-reality/] * Manchester United unveil plans for 100,000-seater new stadium in regeneration project | UK News | Sky News [https://news.sky.com/story/man-utd-unveil-plans-to-build-uks-largest-stadium-13326191] * First Look At Our NEW Stadium - YouTube [https://youtu.be/PkNR9-i7Q5k] * Manchester United's new stadium design is drawing some unfortunate comparisons | Creative Bloq [https://www.creativebloq.com/creative-inspiration/architecture/manchester-uniteds-new-stadium-design-is-getting-some-unfortunate-comparisons] * Man City's own £1bn stadium is Manchester United's blueprint for Old Trafford masterplan - Manchester Evening News [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-citys-1bn-stadium-manchester-31191079] * Naming rights, ticket prices, Old Trafford plan - every word from new Man United stadium meeting - Manchester Evening News [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/every-word-omar-berrada-collette-31178835] * What happened the last time Manchester tried to build a super stadium as Old Trafford plans unveiled - Manchester Evening News [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-happened-last-time-manchester-31172546] * Taller than Blackpool Tower and visible from Liverpool - Inside Man United plans for new Old Trafford - Manchester Evening News [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/taller-blackpool-tower-visible-liverpool-31173837] * Crackdown on Manchester United fans causing 'major issues' around Old Trafford - Manchester Evening News [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/crackdown-manchester-united-fans-causing-31149599] * Lancashire cricket club slams hotel developer for 'unacceptable' plans - Manchester Evening News [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/lancashire-cricket-club-accuses-hotel-31190201] * The signs have gone up outside Stockport Pyramid ahead of major change - Manchester Evening News [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/signs-gone-up-outside-stockport-31185943] TRACEY JONNY JAMI COMMUNITY COMMUNITY UPDATE * The MacBites Community [https://macbites.co.uk/tmc] BLUESKY * Bluesky [https://bsky.social/] * Bluesky - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluesky] * Bluesky now lets users upload longer videos, improves DMs, more [https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/10/bluesky-longer-videos-dm/] CHATBITES A DEAD WEIGHT * Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rzvrjkklko] * Tesco anti-theft trolley weighing trial causes controversy [https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tesco-accused-of-treating-shoppers-like-criminals-in-trolley-weighing-trial/701967.article] * Tesco trials giant trolley scales as shoppers say they're being 'treated like thieves' [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tesco-trials-giant-trolley-scales-34822778] * Tesco has made a 'bonkers' change to using cash so we tested it out [https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/i-tried-buy-food-tesco-29806126] * MacBites Episode 0106 | The MacBites Podcast [https://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0106/] QUARANTINED FILES * Trusted Execution Problems [https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/706442] FOCUS MIKE’S NEW AUDIO SETUP * DJI Mic 2 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CJXT71NX] * DJI Lavalier Mic [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CJXR9YZF] * Konig and Meyer Double Microphone Bar [https://amzn.to/4i7kGlH] TECH STACK LAUNCHERS * Quicksilver — macOS at your Fingertips [https://qsapp.com/] * LaunchBar 6 [https://www.obdev.at/products/launchbar/index.html] * Alfred - Productivity App for macOS [https://www.alfredapp.com/] * Raycast - Your shortcut to everything [https://www.raycast.com/] * Monarch - Spotlight Search with Superpowers [https://www.monarchlauncher.com/] * PowerToys Run utility for Windows [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/run] * Power Toys on MacBites After Hours [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scuiifda-m4&t=4690s] * Logi Options+ (Plus): Customization App for Logitech Devices [https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/software/logi-options-plus.html] ONE MORE THING STOPCOCKS * Stopcocks [https://stopcocks.uk/] CONTACT US * Mail Us [thecrew@macbites.co.uk] * Contact Us [http://macbites.co.uk/contact/] * Join the MacBites Community [https://macbites.co.uk/tmc] * MacBites Mail [http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-mail/] * Elaine on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/elainegiles.bsky.social] * Mike on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thomasmike.bsky.social] * MacBites on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbites.bsky.social] * MacBites Siri on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbitessiri.bsky.social]

In this episode, we say goodbye to Skype, hello to BRSK and discover Mike’s new field of dreams! IN THE NEWS NEW APPLE STORE * Trafford Centre - Apple Store - Apple (UK) [https://www.apple.com/uk/retail/traffordcentre/] * Manchester UK Apple Store expanding to larger premises [https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/21/manchester-uk-apple-store-expanding-to-larger-premises] * Photos from Opening Day [https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/an-apple-store-is-on-the-move-in-the-uk.2449892/?post=33767319#post-33767319] NEW APPLE TOYS * Tim Cook teases M4 MacBook Air launch [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/m4-macbook-air-tease] * M4 MacBook Air: Stunning new sky blue color, even lower price [https://www.cultofmac.com/news/m4-macbook-air] * 11th-gen iPad 2025 [https://www.macworld.com/article/2158175/ipad-11th-gen-2025-release-date.html] COREL RIDES AGAIN * Corel just stealth launched its most exciting app in years [https://www.creativebloq.com/art/digital-art-software/corel-just-stealth-launched-its-most-exciting-app-in-years] * Corel has a new name and logo (and I have some questions) [https://www.creativebloq.com/news/corel-alludo-logo] * CorelDRAW Go - YouTube [https://youtu.be/QXkY_-w-xzc] CHATBITES SKYPE RIP * Skype is retiring in May 2025: What you need to know - Microsoft Support [https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/2a7d2501-427f-485e-8be0-2068a9f90472] * The next chapter: Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams | Microsoft 365 Blog [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/02/28/the-next-chapter-moving-from-skype-to-microsoft-teams/] * Skype Ending: Timeline and Alternatives Explained - Office Watch [https://office-watch.com/2025/skype-is-dumped-by-microsoft/?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ow] * Skype announces it will close in May [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn7vxlrvxyeo] FOCUS INTERNET & NETWORK UPGRADE * BNC connector - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNC_connector] * Telnet - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telnet] * Brsk | High Speed Fibre Broadband Provider UK [https://www.brsk.co.uk/] * EX820v | AX6000 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 VoIP Router | TP-Link United Kingdom [https://www.tp-link.com/uk/service-provider/wifi-router/ex820v/] * YuanLey 2.5G 16 Port Network Switch [https://amzn.to/41x63Sy] * BUSOHE Cat 8 Ethernet Cables [https://amzn.to/41LcfGG] * Amazon eero 7 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 router – Supports internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps [https://amzn.to/3DdEDIm] * 1200 Coloured Cable Ties - 3mmx100mm [https://amzn.to/3QPu15r] BACKBITE MIKE'S AZ EXODUS * The Excel Trainer [https://theexceltrainer.co.uk] * The Excel Trainer - Live Training [https://theexceltrainer.co.uk/training/] CONTACT US * Mail Us [thecrew@macbites.co.uk] * Contact Us [http://macbites.co.uk/contact/] * Join the MacBites Community [https://macbites.co.uk/tmc] * MacBites Mail [http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-mail/] * Elaine on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/elainegiles.bsky.social] * Mike on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/thomasmike.bsky.social] * MacBites on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbites.bsky.social] * MacBites Siri on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/macbitessiri.bsky.social]