An extra large MacVoices Live panel that featured Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Brittany Smith, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Kelly Guimont and Mark Fussio look at Apple's impact on the stock market as its stock price approaches $3 trillion. The recent release of the Vision Pro and other announcements have contributed to this growth. Despite the stock market's unpredictability, there is anticipation for strong financial results from Apple, especially in its services business. The Mac and Xcode play a crucial role in Apple's product development. The publication of a chart showing who is using what is questioned by the panel along with their thinking. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by Notion. Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:06:43 Market expectations and speculation about Apple's future 0:08:28 Apple's stock could drop but let's toast to its success 0:10:17 Report questions Mac's place in Apple ecosystem 0:12:09 The Mac and Xcode's significance for mobile platforms 0:13:05 The Mac vs. Mobile Platforms: Changing Landscape of Computing 0:15:15 Developer's perspective: Is the Mac falling behind? 0:15:24 Xcode and the Mac: A Relevant Partnership 0:16:57 iPad vs. Mac: Showcasing Limitations and User Interface 0:17:29 Possibility of running macOS on an iPad 0:21:15 Importance of Mac's engineering and rumored M3 chip 0:23:01 Apple's Product Segmentation and Target Audience 0:27:09 Mac Pro vs. Mac Mini Sales: Debunking the Pie Chart 0:28:56 Mac's Relevance and Profitability: Alive and Thriving 0:30:18 Breakdown of Mac usage in enterprise perspective 0:31:43 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro dominate professional usage Links: Apple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs https://macdailynews.com/2023/06/27/apple-shares-hit-new-all-time-intraday-and-closing-highs-230627/ What keeps the Mac relevant for Apple, despite iPhone dominance by Andrew Orr https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/06/21/xcodes-power-keeps-mac-relevant-for-apple-despite-iphone-dominance Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch Wi