MacVoices20 Dec 2024

MacVoices #24301: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (2)

Our conversation with Kirk McElhearn, the author of the new Take Control of Apple Media Apps, continues with explorations of Apple's Books and Music apps from an audiobook perspective. The advantage of using Audible's app are covers, particularly if using the Apple Watch. Kirk also discusses the Apple Music Classical app, Siri's limitations with music command, and more. (Part 2)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:10 Introduction to Apple Media Apps
00:36 Exploring the Books and Audiobooks App
03:12 The Apple Watch Experience
06:57 The New Apple Music Classical App
12:50 Jazz Music and Potential App Ideas
17:00 Comparing Apple Music and Spotify
18:09 Who Should Read This Book?
20:05 Understanding Apple Media for Everyone
23:50 Conclusion and Resources for More Information

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Take Control of Apple Media Apps by Kirk McElhearn

Guests:

Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is an avid podcaster who's shows include The Next Track, The Committed, The Intego Mac Podcast, PhotoActive and The Zen of Everything. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville.

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