In the wake of the recent Apple hardware and system software updates, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Jeff Gamet look at some of their experiences in making the upgrades, share a new scam that is laughable, and talk about the new AirPods Pro charging case. (Part 1) Today’s MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Featured Gear. Get more done with your tech, like the JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker. With 12 hours of play time, IP67 ratings, a new 2-speaker system, and 20 watts of output as well as terrific sound, take your audio entertainment anywhere. Get the details and link at MacVoices.com/FeaturedGear. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:05:45 Beware of Fake Form on Facebook0:06:33 Initial thoughts on Apple operating system updates0:08:04 Eric's comical journey of updating multiple devices0:10:30 Behind the Scenes Magic for Things to Work0:11:11 Personal Devices Update: iPad and Apple TV0:12:48 Ben's Devices are Up to Date and Stable0:15:10 OS Updates: To Wait or Not to Wait?0:17:45 Interesting Update Experience: WatchOS and iOS0:20:50 Smallcube working on beta email application0:22:40 Joe Kissell's love-hate relationship with Apple Mail mentioned in interview0:26:52 Discussion on upcoming iPhone releases and accessories0:30:56 Apple's USB-C case available through repair program only Links: AirPods Replacement, Repair, & Servicehttps://support.apple.com/airpods/repair 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Stationhttps://journeyofficial.com/products/3-in-1-wireless-charging-station? 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. 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 With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He’s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his