Episode Details

Topics included in the third and final part of our MacVoices Live! discussion about first impressions of the Apple Vision Pro include third party productivity apps, use cases, the demo experience, and comparisons to other Apple product launches. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden conclude with optimism about the future of the device, and the fact that it will only get better.

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Chapters:

0:00:00 Panel's initial impressions of the Apple Vision Pro 0:00:29 Exploring Third-Party Apps for Productivity 0:01:55 Third-Party Apps for Mastodon and Navigation 0:03:40 Issues with Photos App and Syncing 0:07:13 Fantastical: A Great Calendar App for the Device 0:08:16 Enthusiasm and Positive Feedback on Mastodon 0:09:53 Comparisons to Early iPhone Launch Challenges 0:10:55 Mixed Reactions from Tech Press and Social Media 0:14:50 Enhanced Movie Experience with VR 0:16:44 Quietly Watch Videos with AirPods and VR Headset 0:18:42 Personal Experience with Splitting the Device 0:20:16 Waiting for Software Updates and Patched Versions 0:23:18 A Calm Experience at the Apple Store 0:25:31 Demo Units and Cleaning Process 0:27:22 Panelists wrap up and express excitement for future advancements

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.

Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession 'firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teachi