MacVoices #982 [48:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Mac expert Shelly Brisbin discusses the changes and enhancements in the iPhone 3GS that make it a viable option for the visually challenged. The latest iteration of Apple’s mobile device adds accessibility features for the first time, and Shelly talks about the difference that VoiceOver, Zoom and White on Black can make. Apps that are leading the accessibility pack, ideas about how developers and Apple can help inform users about accessibility, and why the iPhone can beat out the Macbook for those with accessibility needs are all part of a discussion you need to hear.
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 MacVoices #981 [42:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Andrew Stone of Stone Design reveals how his iPhone app Twittelator Pro has become arguably the most powerful Twitter client for any platform. He talks about his motivation to make Twittelator Pro the choice of the Twitterati and how his Mac and NeXT backgrounds help him achieve that goal, a few of the myriad features that include audio and video support, and why he chooses to focus on an iPhone rather than a desktop client. Andrew also covers some of the other iPhone and Mac apps from Stone Design, including a Mac video utility and several art-oriented iPhone apps.

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 MacVoices #980 [51:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Jeff Carlson is the author of the brand new iMovie 09 and iDVD for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide from Peachpit, and has plenty of information to provide on both programs. Jeff explains why the book applies to brand new users of iMovie ‘09 as well as those versed in previous versions of Apple’s movie-editing software, the program’s significant evolution from iMovie ‘08, and how iDVD fits into a world where DVDs seem to be sliding. Jeff also reveals some undocumented features just added to iMove ‘09, including a Ken Burns effect, discusses what video optimization is and why you should care, and tells you how to get half his book for free.

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 MacVoices #979 [76:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

A group of the many bloggers from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) give us a look behind the scenes at one of the most popular Apple blogs on the Web. The team discuss the genesis of their site, the intelligence and passion of their readers, and what motivates them to share their views on The Mac and the iPhone. Editing philosophies that enhance, not inhibit, the bloggers, site structure and how readers access TUAW’s content, and what it takes to blog for TUAW are all part of this bonus-length interview that showcases both the humor and intensity of the the participants. The guests include:

Mike Rose	Steve Sande	Christina Warren	Dave Winograd

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 MacVoices #975 [64:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Parliant has announced the newest upgrade to PhoneValet, their Macintosh telephony solution, and CEO Kevin Ford gives us an in-depth look at their product. PhoneValet can meet and exceed the feature sets of commercial PBX systems for small and medium-sized businesses at a fraction of the price, and can bring many of those features to your home phone as well. Kevin discusses PhoneValet’s ever-expanding capabilities that includes individual, private mailboxes, a variety of on- and off-site notification options, call screening, recording and logging, and more. How these key features apply to your business, school or civic organization, some real-world examples that will surprise you, and why, contrary to popular opinion, the plain old telephone system (POTS) will remain a key communication hub for years to come, are all part of the discussion.
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 MacVoices #974 [20:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SmileOnMyMac has released the newest version of DiscLabel, and Philip Goward and Brian Bucknam join us to talk about the upgrade. How much more can you do to a disc labeling program? Quite a bit, actually. Philip and Brian discuss the revision to the interface that brings it into line with the Apple iLife metaphors, improved importing capabilities, and the simplified workflow that lets users create all parts of a labeling project. Keeping up with revisions to the Mac OS, the opportunities and challenges that presents, and making sophisticated features easily accessible are all part of the discussion of the new DiscLabel 6.

Philip Goward	Brian Bucknam

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 MacVoices #972 [47:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Josh Clark’s new book, iWork ‘09: The Missing Manual is out, and he discusses the productivity suite’s newest enhancements. More cross-applications support, new functions in Keynote, Pages and Numbers, and more are reviewed by Josh as he talks about the challenges of delivering a complete look at the new version of iWork. Josh also discusses some favorite new and lesser-known features, the added dimension that iWork.com adds, and why it all combines to make iWork ‘09 “dangerously fun.”
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 MacVoices #971 [58:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Maria Langer has been busy, developing the new Twitter Essential Training video training from lynda.com. Even though Twitter has become the pop culture darling of the moment recently, Maria has been working on this course for months, and tweeting for years. She brings that experience to those new to the service as well as anyone who wants to use it more effectively. From the very basics of how to set up your account and send your first message to client software recommendations and the ethics of tweeting, Maria explains that her course covers it all, and provides some tips for making your Twitter experience better.

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 MacVoices #970 [53:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

An essential, and overlooked, component of an effective backup strategy is an off-site or remote option. CrashPlan co-founder Matthew Dornquast explains how their products fill that gap at no cost for individuals, and very affordably for businesses. CrashPlan’s “social backup” model lets you manage both ends of the process, adding in bandwidth, compression, encryption and scheduling options so that it is all but invisible…until you need it. Free doesn’t mean feature-poor, however. Matthew discusses how they help you avoid the often days-long initial backup, making backups bootable, the special features that regularly check the integrity of your backup, and how you can even use an old PC to do your Mac backup bidding.
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 MacVoices #969 [36:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Steve Sande has been spending some time working with iWeb ‘09, and believes it has a well-earned place in the mid-level web publishing market. In his new Take Control of iWeb ‘09, Steve discusses the enhanced ftp options that make it possible to publish to any web host, some of the new functionality widgets add to the mix, and how it all rolls up into an impressive Mac tool for web authoring.

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