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[0] 6 [Name] Not Another Mac Podcast - Episode 158 (Mark Never Stops Talking) [Released] 6/18/2015 [Price] Free [5] View In iTunes [Description] 
On this episode of Not Another Mac Podcast, Mark is joined by Elisa Pacelli, Peter Bird, and Antonio Rosario to discuss everything from photo management, to music, to Mark's interest in buying a new iPad. This episode also features the World's Shortest Reviewcast by John Nemerovski. John's first review is for Pixelmator on iOS. John's second review is for the flatOUT LED Lightning to USB Cable by Scosche. The third review from John this week is for Beep. Beep is a small wi-fi music player that connects to any speaker system and lets you cast music from your phone. More information regarding discussed topics: Photos Application: Mark is deeply confused by Photos, the Photos app, and iCloud integration. Antonio tries to assist Mark, but Antonio thinks it would be best just to delete the application. What do you think? Mark just doesn't like how different the app is in direct comparison to iPhoto as it is a radical change that is really a completely new application. It no longer just works and it seems to not be as intuitive. Mark expresses concerns over the iCloud storage and the reliability of synchronisation. Mark also believes that Apple's iCloud Storage is overpriced in comparison to competitors. Would you agree? Antonio does mention that some cloud services offer versions, thereby allowing you to go back if you accidental delete photographs or files. Antonio goes on to mention that he has always felt Apple's photo manipulation can be too strong and lacks subtlety. We also discuss possible alternatives to the Photos application that include: Adobe Lightroom, ACDSee, Canto's Cumulus, Photoshop Elements, and Mylio. Apple Music, Streaming Music & TIDAL: Based on John's review of TIDAL from last week, Mark has signed up to the HiFi streaming version of TIDAL. Mark talks about his thoughts of the application and the service and references some of Nemo's thoughts. Mark goes on to explain how he uses TIDAL exclusively for music discovery. Do you also use streaming services to discover new music that you wish to buy? Or do you use these services as your only source of music consumption? Let us know in the comments. Mark doesn't understand Apple Music either, but he believes it will be a runaway success because it comes pre-installed with the operating system. Although, having just renewed his iTunes Match subscription, Mark ponders the future and how relevant iTunes Match will be in the future. Elisa believes that the connection with artists will likely be a big plus for consumers, although Mark believes that the connected artists will be too focused into popular genres. Mark also doesn't believe Beats Radio will be of any relevance and he asks who listens to the radio anymore. Do you, dear listener? Mark finds it interesting that The Beatles are absent from Apple Music, yet they are available on iTunes Radio. Mark also believes that Beats and Apple Music are a weird matching that doesn't quite make sense and will cause consumer confusion. The team go on to talk about creative people not getting paid what they are deserved. Do you think that creative people need to be paid more? Mark suggests that a tired pricing model would allow Apple to pay creative people more money depending on the quality of the stream. iOS 9 & Mark Wants An iPad Again: Mark explains how the new multi-tasking in iOS 9 has made the iPad relevant again. Although, Peter rains on Mark's parade by saying that the 50/50 multi-tasking split in iOS will also be available in OS X El Capitan. Peter is a spoilsport, isn't he? Whilst Mark isn't really deterred, he is worried about the usability of the apps that he needs to rely on for daily work and their limitations. Elisa still believes that the iPad is more about consumption, rather than creation although some of the new features, including the text editing options, are changing these long-held bel
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