MacVoices

We’re only weeks away from the probably release of the iPhone, and the anticipation couldn’t be more frenzied. Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner discuss some of the more interesting aspects of that frenzy, including the impact of the iPhone on Apple’s spiraling stock price, the biggest challenges faced by Apple’s entry into the phone market, why the iPhone shouldn’t be thought of as a combination of an iPod and a cell phone and Apple’s motivations behind the lead time of the iPhone announcement. The panel also discusses Al Gore’s screen real estate, and Andy proves he is the definitive Mac Geek by purchasing an issue of Playboy.

Adam Engst	Andy Ihnatko	Chuck Joiner

Dan Frakes of Macworld joins host Chuck Joiner to discuss the events of the week that were triggered by an erroneous Engadget story. With the smoke clearing from a rollercoaster ride for Apple stock, threats of an SEC investigation and plenty of finger-pointing, Dan and Chuck look how it all happened and discuss questions of journalistic practice, credibility and responsibility. How this incident differentiates the “legitimate† news sites from blogs, what standards each should be held to and the lessons to be learned by both publishers and readers alike are all examined in a must-hear edition for anyone who relies on the web for information. Dan also provides preview of a product for anyone who wants to equip their iPod with Bluetooth connectivity.

Christopher Breen is back to talk about his thoughts on the world’s changing perception of Apple, the Macintosh and Macintosh users. Chris focuses on several pieces of evidence that have led him to conclude that the rest of the world may finally be “getting it“ about Apple products, including comments from friends, family and strangers alike. Chris and Chuck discuss the differences in Apple’s and Microsoft’s cultures, how it shows in their products, express concern for unrealistic expectations and try hard not to bash Windows…but fail.