Old Mac Gang

Marty Jencius

Welcome to the Old Mac Gang podcast (or OMG!), a podcast/vodcast with a panel of long-time Mac/Apple users who want to discuss the most relevant apps and services to age-seasoned users.

  1. 2d ago

    WWDC and OS27 features

    The Old Mac Gang covers what was said at WWDC and the changes that will effect seasoned Apple users Engadget — Everything Announced at WWDC 2026: https://www.engadget.com/2189698/everything-announced-at-apples-wwdc-2026-keynote/ Tom's Guide — WWDC 2026 Recap: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/wwdc-2026-live-news-updates TechCrunch — WWDC 2026 Everything Announced: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/09/wwdc-2026-everything-announced-on-siri-ai-os-27-apple-intelligence-and-more/ Digital Trends — Full WWDC 2026 Breakdown: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/wwdc-2026-ios-27-siri-ai-apple-intelligence-upgrades-and-everything-else-apple-announced/ Tech Republic — 10 Biggest Announcements: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-11-biggest-announcements-apple-wwdc-2026/ iClarified — All 263 New Features: https://www.iclarified.com/101152/here-are-the-263-new-features-revealed-in-apples-massive-wwdc-2026-slide The Liquid Glass Situation iOS 27 adds an opacity slider — dial back transparency from full Liquid Glass to a solid look Default appearance is less extreme than iOS 26 out of the box More uniform toolbar design across macOS apps Performance Apps launch up to 30% faster; Photos open up to 70% faster; AirDrop transfers up 80% Apple's "Snow Leopard" moment — fixing what's broken before adding new features macOS 27 Golden Gate Apple Silicon only — Intel Macs no longer supported macOS 26 continues to get security updates for Intel users Search Rebuilt index loads immediately after updating Faster, more relevant results across Mail, Photos, and the OS Accessibility VoiceOver offers AI-generated image descriptions Action Button can trigger Visual Intelligence — point, ask, get spoken answers Voice Control: describe buttons in natural language Accessibility Reader adds AI summaries and translations Parental Controls Child account setup dramatically simpler; age-appropriate app suggestions built in Accounts automatic for under-13, active through 18; parents approve all app additions New Time Allowance: per-app and per-category limits with time-of-day schedules "Ask to Browse": kids request blocked site access via Messages; parents approve remotely Ask to Buy default for under-13 in App Store and in-app purchases Communication Safety now flags violent and explicit content, not just nudity Third-party parental control APIs now open to developers Siri AI Siri rebuilt as a conversational AI — thinks ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude; powered in part by Google Gemini On-screen awareness: Siri sees your display and acts on it Maintains conversation history across sessions Searches Messages, email, calendar, and photos to answer personal questions New standalone Siri app — speak or type, review past conversations, syncs via iCloud Writes and edits emails/messages; adapts tone to context Mail: suggested actions; Phone: surfaces relevant info during calls Beta this fall, English only; opt-in; not available on tvOS App Updates Photos: slideshow maker, Cleanup/Extend/Spatial Reframe AI tools, iCloud Shared Albums now full-res Safari: AI tab organizer, Notify Me for restocks/price drops Maps: upgraded Flyover with AI-blended 3D city views; Local Lists for trending nearby spots Messages: shortcuts to add Calendar events, Notes, or pull related photos Mail: faster search, suggested actions; Calendar: add events in plain language Passwords: autonomously navigates to vulnerable sites and upgrades weak passwords Home: camera alerts grouped by activity; AI describes what triggered motion alerts AirPods: custom EQ coming — adjust bass, mids, treble Wallet: scan physical loyalty/membership cards to create digital versions Find My: share location for custom time windows or pause sharing by day Shortcuts: describe what you want in plain language, Siri builds it • New episodes at ThePodTalk.Net • Find us on YouTube: @TheOldMacGang • Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    57 min

  2. Jun 4

    Food and grocery delivery apps

    The Old Mac Gang gives their tips for using food and grocery delivery apps Getting Started: Guides for Seniors Using Food Delivery How Seniors Can Use DoorDash: A Step-by-Step Guide to Easy, Affordable Food Delivery — Retirement Hobby Guide https://retirementhobbyguide.com/2025/12/30/how-seniors-can-use-doordash-a-step-by-step-guide-to-easy-affordable-food-delivery/ Free & Paid Food Delivery Services for Seniors — SeniorLiving.org https://www.seniorliving.org/internet/food-delivery/ A Guide to Food Delivery Apps for Older Adults — Bethesda Gardens https://www.bethesdagardensaz.com/blog/a-guide-to-food-delivery-apps-for-older-adults A Guide for Seniors Using Grocery Delivery Apps — Inclinator https://inclinator.com/blog/a-guide-to-grocery-delivery-apps-for-seniors/ Senior-Specific Options & Caregiver Resources 5 Ways Seniors Can Have Food Delivered to Their Door — OurParents.com https://www.ourparents.com/senior-health/ways-seniors-can-have-food-delivered-to-their-door GoGoGrandparent — Food Delivery for Seniors Without a Smartphone https://www.gogograndparent.com/services/meals-for-seniors Meal Delivery Services for Elderly Parents: Complete Guide 2026 — Parent Care Guide https://parentcareguide.com/guides/meal-delivery-services-elderly Food Delivery Apps — Senior Planet from AARP (Free Online Class) https://seniorplanet.org/event/food-delivery-apps-4-21-25/ YouTube/@TheOldMacGang Reach us at ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com ThePodTalk.Net.

    39 min

  3. May 28

    Spotlight search

    The Old Mac Gang chats about the new Spotlight on MacOS Tahoe, how they use it, and some challengers that also work. * Search for Anything with Spotlight on Mac — Apple Support (Mac User Guide) https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/search-with-spotlight-mchlp1008/mac * Narrow Your Search Results in Spotlight on Mac — Apple Support (Mac User Guide) https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/narrow-search-results-in-spotlight-mchl4d69efd3/mac * Spotlight Settings on Mac — Apple Support https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/spotlight-settings-on-mac-mchl54d95e8a/mac * How to Use the All-New Spotlight in macOS 26 Tahoe — Cult of Mac https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/spotlight-mac * Spotlight Search in macOS Tahoe: What’s New — TWiT.TV (Hands-On Apple #202) https://twit.tv/posts/tech/spotlight-search-macos-tahoe-whats-new * Spotlight Search Tips Mac — AppleMagazine https://applemagazine.com/spotlight-search-tips-mac/ HoudahSpot (also on SetApp) https://www.houdah.com/houdahSpot/ Alfred https://www.alfredapp.com/ Contact us: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Visit the network: ThePodTalk.Net YouTube: YouTube.com/@OldMacGang

    34 min

  4. May 21

    Tech Travel Gear

    The Old Mac Gang shares their favorite travel tech hardware and a few misses they've had. Resource links: AARP: Tech Use and Adoption Keeps Surging Among Older Adults — AARP Research 2026 https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/technology/internet-media-devices/2026-technology-trends-older-adults/ Best Travel Gadgets of 2026 — Men's Journal https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/best-travel-gadgets Best Tech Gifts for Frequent Travelers 2026 — Pack Hacker https://www.packhacker.com/blog/general/best-tech-gifts/ Top 20 Tech Gadgets for Seniors in 2025 — Vertu https://vertu.com/lifestyle/age-proofing-your-life-top-20-tech-gadgets-for-seniors-in-2025/ Top Tech Gadgets Every Senior Should Have in 2025 — AllSeniors.org https://allseniors.org/articles/top-tech-gadgets-every-senior-should-have-in-2025/ 12 Essential MagSafe Accessories for Travel — TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/home/12-essential-magsafe-accessories-for-travel Best Travel Gear of 2026: 26 Expert-Tested Essentials — Jetsetter Guide https://jetsetterguide.com/travel-gadgets/best-travel-gear-2026-26-expert-tested-essentials Anker & INIU Portable Charger (B&H / Best Buy) https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?id=pcat17071&st=mophie%20charger RORRY Portable Charger, 10000mAh PD 20W Fast Charging Power Bank with Built-in Cables https://tinyurl.com/2nzm4te5 USB C Data Blocker, (4-Pack) USB A to USB C https://tinyurl.com/3kw2w7b6 EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter https://tinyurl.com/2p9pumdu Travelkin Travel Electronic Cord Organizer Travel Case https://tinyurl.com/44pjkxn2 SPOTMINDERS Tracking Card https://www.spotminders.com/products/spotminders-tracking-cards Magnetic Anti-Lost Straps for AirPods https://tinyurl.com/nhm28kwr Tribit PocketGo Bluetooth Shower Speaker https://tinyurl.com/tudb4szc MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones Bluetooth and Sleep Mask https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S2WXBP8?tag=slashgearcom-yahoo-20&th=1 USB C to Type C LED Light Up Charger Cord RGB Gradual Changing https://is.gd/SSbxPr YouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    51 min

  5. May 14

    Apple Wallet

    Marty, Peter, Bob, and Chris talk about how theyeach use the aspects of the Apple Wallet Wallet — Apple https://www.apple.com/wallet/ Apple Wallet keeps getting better, here's what'snew and coming next — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/14/apple-wallet-keeps-getting-better-heres-whats-new-and-coming-next/ Apple Wallet is quietly getting a massiveupgrade — Pocket-Lint https://www.pocket-lint.com/new-apple-wallet-features-finally-gaining-traction-others-on-the-way/ These U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver'sLicenses — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/28/future-iphone-drivers-license-states/ Apple Pay for Transit Now Works in These 12 U.S.Cities — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple-pay-transit-us-cities/ These Apple Wallet Features Replaced My PhysicalWallet — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/12/these-apple-wallet-features-helped-me-replace-my-physical-wallet-video/ Every Card You Can Add to Apple Wallet (Complete2026 List) — NeatPass https://neatpass.app/learn/cards-you-can-add-apple-wallet iOS 27 Unlocked: Create & Customize AppleWallet Passes — QuantoSei News https://news.quantosei.com/2026/05/05/apple-plans-to-let-users-build-their-own-passes-in-ios-27-wallet-app/ Add your driver's license to Apple Wallet —Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/111803 Use Express Mode with transit cards, passes, andkeys in Apple Wallet — Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/105123 When will your state let you add your ID toApple Wallet? — Cult of Mac https://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-wallet-id-states Additional Links Apple Wallet — Boarding Passes overview https://www.apple.com/wallet/ Pass2U Wallet (third-party pass creator) https://www.pass2u.net/ Where you can ride transit using Apple Pay —Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/118625 Supported vehicles for Apple car key https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211234 TWZKG for MagSafe Wallet, 5 Cards Holder with Stand, Magnetic Phone Wallet Stand for iPhone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCG3K1GKWebsite: The PodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTakNetwork@gmail.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@OldMacGang

    44 min

  6. Apr 30

    Text to Speech

    The Old Mac Gang talk about their use of text to speech functions available on your Apple products. How to Use Text to Speech on Mac: The Complete Guide (2026) — AnySpeech https://anyspeech.io/blog/how-to-use-text-to-speech-on-mac Text to Speech on Mac: Tools, Apps & AI Alternatives (2026) — AI Dictation https://aidictation.com/blog/text-to-speech-mac 5 Best Text-to-Speech Apps for Mac in 2026 — WordWand https://wordwand.co/blog/best-text-to-speech-mac-app-2026 Best Text to Speech AI Tools for Mac, iOS, and Cross-Platform Users in 2025 — Apple Gazette https://www.applegazette.com/resources/best-text-to-speech-ai-tools-for-mac-ios-and-cross-platform-users-in-2025/ The Useful Mac Spoken Content Accessibility Features — MacMost https://macmost.com/the-useful-mac-spoken-content-accessibility-features.html Writers: Use Spoken Content to Proof Text on Mac and iPad — Revert to Saved https://reverttosaved.com/2023/09/21/writers-use-the-spoken-content-accessibility-feature-to-have-your-mac-and-ipad-read-words-and-help-you-proof-text/ The 9 Best Dictation and Speech-to-Text Software in 2026 — Zapier https://zapier.com/blog/best-text-dictation-software/ Matter app https://www.getmatter.com/ Instapaper https://www.instapaper.com/ YouTube: Youtube.com/@oldmacgang Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Website; ThePodTalk.Net

    41 min

  7. Apr 23

    Using Public WiFi safely

    The Old Mac Gang speaks about how they handle use (or not) of public WiFi How to Stay Safe on Public WiFi: A 2026 Guide — Simply Tech Today https://www.simplytechtoday.com/how-to-stay-safe-on-public-wifi/ Public Wi-Fi: A Guide to the Risks and How to Stay Safe — Norton https://us.norton.com/blog/privacy/public-wifi Public Wi-Fi Security Measures — What You Need to Know in 2026 — The Secure Patrol https://www.thesecurepatrol.com/public-wi-fi-security-measures/ How to Secure macOS, iOS, and iPadOS on a Public WiFi Network — Coywolf https://coywolf.com/reviews/software/how-to-secure-macos-and-ios-on-a-public-wifi-network/ Protecting Your Mac on Public Wi-Fi in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide — MacUpdate https://www.macupdate.com/how-to/protecting-your-mac-on-public-wi-fi-in-2025-a-step-by-step-guide Best VPN for Mac 2026: Fastest & Safest Mac VPNs Tested by Experts — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/231047/best-vpn-for-mac.html Using Public WiFi Safety Questions — MacRumors Community Forums https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/using-public-wifi-safety-questions.2477931/ 5 Essential Tips for Secure Public Wi-Fi Use in 2025 — Analytics Insight https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news/5-essential-tips-for-secure-public-wi-fi-use-in-2025 Tailscale https://tailscale.com ExpressVPN https://www.expressvpn.com SurfShark https://surfshark.com/ Juice Jacking Blocker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5D5DP96 YouTube: youtube.com/@FadeToChat Website: ThePodTalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    35 min

  8. Apr 16

    Apple Calendar

    The Old Mac Gang talk about Apple Calendar tips that they use. You May Be Using Colors in Apple Calendar App Wrong — MacMost https://macmost.com/you-may-be-using-colors-in-apple-calendar-app-wrong.html Apple Calendar: Color Code Events by Making Separate Calendars — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/1378257/how-to-color-code-events-apple-calendar.html How to Change Calendar Colors on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — iDownloadBlog https://www.idownloadblog.com/2020/09/15/edit-change-calendar-colors-iphone-ipad-mac/ How to Share or Make iCloud Calendars Public on iPhone and iPad — iMore https://www.imore.com/how-publicly-share-calendar-your-iphone-and-ipad How to Subscribe to Calendars on iPhone and iPad — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/subscribe-to-calendars-on-iphone-ipad/ How to Subscribe to Public Calendars on Mac — OSXDaily https://osxdaily.com/2022/02/15/subscribe-public-calendars-mac/ Apple’s Calendar App Has an Exclusive Feature I Use All the Time — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/14/apples-calendar-app-has-exclusive-feature-i-use-all-the-time/ Fantastical: https://flexibits.com/fantastical Join us at Macstock. Use the Discount Code "PodTalk" and you will get 50$ off your 3-Day Weekend Pass Macstock Pass or Creator Camp Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@OldMacGang Website: ThePodTalk.Net

    34 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.4
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Welcome to the Old Mac Gang podcast (or OMG!), a podcast/vodcast with a panel of long-time Mac/Apple users who want to discuss the most relevant apps and services to age-seasoned users.

Information

  • Creator
    Marty Jencius
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marty Jencius
  • Show Website
    Old Mac Gang

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