MacVoices #26275: Live! - Removing Apple Intelligence, iPhone 18 vs. AT&T, More iCloud Email Addresses

The risks and rewards of removing Apple Intelligence to reclaim storage storage space space are debated, along with some experiences of performance problems following macOS upgrades. They investigate reports of iPhone 18 Pro Max failures on AT&T, debating whether hardware, software, or carrier networks are responsible. The conversation concludes with new, expanded iCloud+ email alias options, custom domains, and the advantages of owning a personal domain.

The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Marty Jencius.

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Show Notes: Links:

Remove Apple Intelligence from MacOS 27 Golden Gate with RemoveMacAI
https://osxdaily.com/2026/10/06/remove-apple-intelligence-from-macos-27-golden-gate-with-removemacai/

You Might Need to Replace Your iPhone 18 Pro Max

https://lifehacker.com/tech/you-might-need-to-replace-your-iphone-18-pro-max

Apple and AT&T Have Yet to Explain Cause of iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/05/apple-att-yet-to-share-cause-of-iphone-issue/

iCloud+ just rolled out an improved perk for subscribers - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/05/icloud-just-rolled-out-an-improved-perk-for-subscribers/

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