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Apple's Commitment to AI Is Clear, But Its Execution Is Uneven - MacStories

iOS and iPadOS 18.1: Everything New Besides Apple Intelligence - MacStories

Apple Reveals A Partial Timeline for the Rollout of More Apple Intelligence Features - MacStories

What It's Like to Hear Better with AirPods Pro 2 - MacStories

Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound - The Verge

Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence - Apple

The More Mini Mac mini - MacStories

Apple Now Selling Thunderbolt 5 Cable for M4 Mac Mini and MacBook Pro - MacRumors

Faking 'Clamshell Mode' with External Displays in iPadOS 17 - MacStories

Myke Memoji Examples

524: An Absolute Madlad Power User Oct 23, 2024

Ticci reviewed the iPad mini and went in an interesting direction, Myke has thoughts about Apple Intelligence, a game is scored, and does anyone have good and cool widgets?

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Gurman: Mac launch still expected after iPad mini press release - 9to5Mac

iPad Pro Cursor with Craig Federighi - YouTube

Apple’s Craig Federighi Explains Apple Intelligence Delays, Siri’s Future and More | WSJ - YouTube

Dark Noise

iPad mini Review: The Third Place - MacStories

EUies March 2024 - Rickies.co

The EUies – Rickipedia

Apple Tweaks EU Core Technology Fee to Avoid Bankrupting Unexpectedly Viral Apps - MacRumors

Getting started with Web Distribution in the EU - Support - Apple Developer

Alternative payment options on the App Store in the European Union - Support - Apple Developer

Tim Cook says he uses every Apple product every day — how does that work? - The Verge

New Developer Betas Released for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with Image Playground, ChatGPT Integration, and More Apple Intelligence Features - MacStories

523: Ultrasonic Pebbles in the Pots Oct 16, 2024

Subtitle: Federico Told Me to Do This

Apple unveiled a new iPad mini this week... But how new is it really? Also, is Myke living in an Apple commercial, and did Ticci go too far?

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Countess Grey, 250g Loose Leaf Caddy – Fortnum & Mason

Apple Vision Pro Series Head Strap - Spigen.com Official Site – Spigen Inc

Traveling with Apple Vision Pro – Azad's Blog

Traveling with the Vision Pro - MacStories

Th-fronting - Wikipedia

Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence - Apple

Apple Announces a Minor Update to the iPad mini - MacStories

Jason Snell :zeppelin:: "@viticci might get replaced so…" - The Incomparable

The Apple Pencil lineup is doing what we should have all expected – Birchtree

'Jelly Scrolling' Rumored to Be Reduced on iPad Mini 7 Thanks to Rotated Screen Assembly - MacRumors

Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition hands-on: color E Ink looks pretty good - The Verge

AirPods Max - Apple

Finally solved the AirPods Max clamping force tightness : r/airpods

522: I Consume All of My Dark Secrets Oct 09, 2024

Subtitle: Jason Snell Alert

Federico and Myke are joined by Jason Snell to discuss Apple hardware in unexpected places, their dream peripherals, and how they are (or not) using their Vision Pros.

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Ticci Tabs

ReadKit

Threads knows it has an engagement bait problem - The Verge

Pixel Thermometer rolling out body temperature support in Europe – 9to5Google

Apple Potentially Facing Worst Leak Since iPhone 4 Was Left in a Bar - MacRumors

M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely real – 9to5mac

Upgrade #532: I Am Foreign Exchange Headwinds - Relay FM

iPhone 4 - Wikipedia

This Is Apple's Next iPhone – Gizmodo

Steve Jobs: "What have you done that's so great?" - MacStories

Steve Jobs tells the media to switch off their wifi mifi for his demo - YouTube

Apple wins a patent for a removable keyboard with trackpad-like functionality built-into the keys + higher resistance to unwanted materials - Patently Apple

Mokibo Fusion Keyboard

@viticci • Decided to get the @verge Nomad band for my Apple Watch Ultra to match the iPhone 16 Plus • Threads

Sport Band - 46mm/49mm | The Verge | NOMAD®

NightWatch: An Apple Watch stand, if you want it – Six Colors

Apple Vision Pro Series Head Strap - Spigen

A Cozy WWDC — Todd Heberlein

Juno for YouTube has been removed from the App Store

Apple Vision Pro Series Head Strap - Spigen

Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy

Air Cover 2.0 para Apple Vision Pro – Open System – Infinity One 3D

Last week in Apple Vision Pro | Frostbyte | Substack

521: macOS Dog Oct 02, 2024

The guys discuss a new app called Croissant, iOS 18 bugs, showering with the Apple Watch, and Meta's recent unveiling of Orion. Then Stephen says goodbye for a little while.

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iPhone 16: A Photographer's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

Defending the Jonathan – 512 Pixels

After Five Years of Pro iPhones, I'm Going iPhone 16 Plus This Year - MacStories

Arc iPhone "Case"

Relay for St. Jude

The Road to a Million - Relay for St. Jude 2024 - YouTube

Croissant: A Beautifully-Designed App for Cross-Posting to Multiple Social Media Accounts - MacStories

Ben's Thread of Bread Jokes

Forever ✱ Notes: A Simple, Flexible, and Free Approach to Organizing Your Apple Notes - MacStories

Forever ✱ Notes - A free framework for Apple Notes

The PARA Method: The Simple System for Organizing Your Digital Life in Seconds

iOS 18 Messages bug causes crash and data loss, how to fix – 9to5mac

@viticci • you gotta hand it to iPadOS 18. basically zero changes for pro iPad users, bricked some M4 iPads,... • Threads

iOS 18.0.1 Coming Soon: What to Expect for Your iPhone - MacRumors

@viticci • I have been trying – and failing – to move icons on the iOS 18 Home Screen for an hour. How... • Threads

Dan Moren: "Anybody else run into the watc…" - The Incomparable

Exclusive: We tried Meta's AR glasses with Mark Zuckerberg - The Verge - YouTube

The WILDEST Tech I’ve Ever Tried - Meta Orion - Austin Evans - YouTube

Upgrade #531: Notifications in My Eyes - Relay FM

Sabbatical – 512 Pixels

520: Plus Club Lives Again Sep 25, 2024

The original Connected crew is reunited just in time to share their initial impressions of the Apple Watch Series 10 and iPhone 16 Pro. They also discuss Apple's definition of a photo and how they should introduce one another.

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Relay for St. Jude - Donate Today!

Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube

Green line in iphone 16 pro : r/iphone

My 14 pro turned green after update : r/iphone

iPhone 13 Pro Max Pixel Layout

iOS 18.1 beta 5 enables drag and drop for iPhone Mirroring – 9to5mac

iPhone 17 and 'iPhone 17 Air' Rumored to Feature 120Hz ProMotion Displays - MacRumors

Maybe I'm Not a Pro Anymore - MacStories

Upgrade #530: I Am Beyond Recovery - Relay FM

Camera Control does a lot, but you can also make it just a simple button

Introducing MultiButton: Assign Two Shortcuts to the Same Action Button Press on iPhone 15 Pro - MacStories

MultiButton 1.1 Makes the Action Button Change Its Behavior Based on the Currently Open App - MacStories

@viticci • With the new Control Center action in Shortcuts for iOS 18.1, I think I've found my new favorite ... • Threads

@ismh86 • Customized my Lock Screen controls for maximum Dadness. • Threads

Apple's Definition of a "Photo" - MacStories

Nothing’s first open-ear headphones keep you aware of your surroundings - The Verge

519: I Got the RGB Going On Sep 18, 2024

This week, a new Connected lineup thanks the previous hosts for their service, then moves on to discuss their latest tech purchases and iOS 18. Somehow, they also fix gaming at Apple.

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Flappy Bird’s original creator says he has nothing to do with the new game - The Verge

Süti

EarPods Rule - Wavelengths

iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review - MacStories

iOS and iPadOS 18 Review Extras: eBooks, Wallpapers, Screen Saver, and a Special Edition of MacStories Weekly - MacStories

Scout Wilkinson Art Portfolio

Stories From The Year Thirty Forty Two

Developers Claim Apple Arcade is 'Directionless' - MacStories

Netflix has a great video game catalog, actually | Polygon

Monument Valley 3 Is Heading To Netflix Games Along with the Series' First Two Installments - MacStories

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Coming to the Mac Day and Date with Consoles and Other Platforms - MacStories

Fantasian - Wikipedia

Wavelengths

NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories

Into the Aether — A Low Key Video Game Podcast

brendon bigley (@brendon@idlethumbs.social) - Idle Mastodon

Brendon Bigley (@brendonbigley) on Threads

518: Is FileMaker Carbon Neutral? Sep 11, 2024

The guys score their picks regarding Apple's "It's Glowtime" event.

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Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube

Rickies.net

2019 WWDC Predictions - Rickies.net

@viticci – Thinking of moving from a Pro iPhone to a regular iPhone 16? – Threads

Maybe I'm Not a Pro Anymore - MacStories

No Mo’ Chemo – 512 Pixels

Rickies.co

Rickies.net

Why Do You Have To Go and Make Things So Complicated? – 512 Pixels

AirPods Pro offer 2x better noise cancellation than new AirPods 4 - 9to5Mac

All iPhone 16 Models Equipped With 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence - MacRumors

517: The Rickies (September 2024) Sep 04, 2024

Subtitle: Agree to Vibe

It's Glowtime! Apple's annual iPhone keynote is September 9, so Federico, Myke, and Stephen peered into a crystal ball and have returned with a range of predictions for the event.

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Whassup? - Wikipedia

Ticci Tabs: A Simple Way to Keep Up With Your Favorite Six or Seven Websites - MacStories

Keynote Rickies, September 2024 – Rickipedia

Rickies.net - September 2024

Force Touch - Wikipedia

Apple Rumored to Debut 4.8-Inch 'iPhone Math' in June - MacRumors

A Thoroughly Considered Ranking of the F1 Intro - YouTube

516: The Spirit of the Blue Shell Aug 28, 2024

Federico tried an iPhone screen protector, Stephen remembered some dates, and Myke interrupted the first St. Jude read of the year. Lastly, Apple has an upcoming event, so the guys take some time to reevaluate the Bill of Rickies.

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TORRAS Screen Protector – Amazon

Mothca Screen Protector – Amazon

Ticci Tabs - Thermal Corner

Ticci Tabs on the App Store

Unwatched: "For those interested in supporting Unwatched" - Indie Apps

Performa Month: Reflections on a Messy Macintosh Era – 512 Pixels

20 Macs #28: Performa Month - Relay FM

$3 Million Raised for St. Jude - YouTube

iPhone 17 to Feature 12GB RAM, Up From 8GB in iPhone 16 Models - MacRumors

16GB of RAM Could Be the New Minimum in Apple's Upcoming M4 Macs - MacRumors

The Future of Apps – AppStories

Your iPhone has a hidden camera setting that recreates one of a DSLR's best features – Tom's Guide

Rickipedia — Coin Flips

Leaderboard Stats • The Rickies

Rickipedia — Picks Ahead of Their Time

515: "Endpoints" Aug 21, 2024

It's a busy week on the show. The guys cover some iPhone rumors, changes at Apple Podcasts, the announcement of Monument Valley 3, and iOS 18's final days in beta, all before discussing the idea of the "Apple cult" starting to fade.

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Dr. Drang's Follow Up

Unwatched: RSS Video Player on the App Store

Winston for Reddit

Performa Month: The Transition to PowerPC and a New All-in-One – 512 Pixels

ten. | the movie. - YouTube

Departures #12: 2024 Q&A: Relay Turns 10 - Relay FM

New image reveals iPhone 16 Pro in new 'bronze' color - 9to5Mac

Bronze-Like iPhone 16 Pro Color Could Be Called 'Desert Titanium' - MacRumors

Ungeniused #218: The Dave Matthews Band Bus Incident - Relay FM

Upgrade #525: Best of U3 - Relay FM

Who is New Martina, the tiktoker who makes smartphone covers – Cosmopolitan

Monument Valley 3 Is Heading To Netflix Games Along with the Series' First Two Installments - MacStories

Developers Claim Apple Arcade is 'Directionless' - MacStories

Netflix Games | Netflix Help Center

Netflix has a great video game catalog, actually | Polygon

Netflix Considers Ways to Make Money From Videogames in Possible Pivot - WSJ

Can Netflix Profit from Video Games? | Nasdaq

Stephen's HomeKit Page

Is this the slow decline of the Apple “cult”? - Birchtree

The Slow Decline of the Apple "Cult" - MacStories

514: Rusty on the Inside Aug 14, 2024

This week, Google unveiled the Pixel 9 line, Apple turned its eye toward Patreon, and many anniversaries arrived.

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Performa Month: The 560 ‘Money Magazine Edition’ – 512 Pixels

iOS 18.1 beta 2 with Apple Intelligence now rolling out to developers - 9to5Mac

Mac Power Users #758: Apple Intelligence's Early Days

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Use Walkie-Talkie on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Relay FM Launch Letter – 512 Pixels

Departures - Relay FM

Reeder

Project Tapestry – Kickstarter

Google Pixel 9 event in 20 minutes - The Verge - YouTube

Google Pixel 9/Pro/Fold Impressions: They've Finally Done It? - MKBHD - YouTube

Pixel 9 Pro Fold hands-on: Google nailed it - The Verge - YouTube

OnePlus Open

Google Pixel 9 launch event live coverage: all the news and products - The Verge

Every time Google dinged Apple during its Pixel 9 launch event - The Verge

Reflections on Android – 512 Pixels

Why I Switched to Android – 512 Pixels

Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon

Hey, Patreon: Don’t Let Apple Win This Round – Tedium

Clockwise - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: Creator Platforms Should Be a Special Category on the App Store

513: I'm The TipKit Now Aug 07, 2024

Federico is back from the beach and has some concerns about changes in iOS 18. Myke isn't too broken up about the SuperDrive's demise, and Stephen is still working hard on Performa Month. Also, Mozilla may be in trouble.

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Performa Month – 512 Pixels

Macintosh Performa 631CD Specs: EveryMac.com

Apple's SuperDrive for reading disks seemingly discontinued – 9to5mac

The SuperDrive – 512 Pixels

MiniDVD - Wikipedia

Nintendo optical discs - Wikipedia

Panasonic Q | Nintendo | Fandom

Lenovo launches ThinkBook Plus Hybrid in China (14 inch Android tablet with a Windows keyboard dock) - Liliputing

GoodLinks 2.0: The Automation-Focused Read-Later App I've Always Wanted - MacStories

The plastic Apple Watch SE could be for kids, and that’s actually exciting - The Verge

Use Schooltime on Apple Watch – Apple Support

Apple Watch For Your Kids - Apple

Fitbit Charge 6

Hands-On With Safari's New Distraction Control in the iOS 18 Beta - MacRumors

Judge rules that Google ‘is a monopolist’ in US antitrust case - The Verge

Google's Antitrust Loss, Why Apple Doesn't Just Build a Search Engine, and What Comes Next - MacStories

Existential thoughts about Apple’s reliance on Services revenue – Six Colors

All the spiciest parts of the Google antitrust ruling - The Verge

Mozilla and Google renew Firefox search agreement - The Verge

Existential thoughts about Apple’s reliance on Services revenue – Six Colors

512: The Simple Solution to Traffic Jul 31, 2024

Myke has started a gate, Stephen has launched a new series, and John returns with questions about betas. The guys also share their early impressions of Apple Intelligence.

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Stephen Hackett | St Jude Creator Achievement Award | Instagram

Departures #11: Relay 10 - Relay FM

Myke's Instagram Post about Relay 10

macOS Sonoma 14.6 Adds Dual External Display Support to M3 14-Inch MacBook Pro - MacRumors

That iPhone 7 Hissing Sound Is Probably Nothing to Worry About – NBC News

I’m Just a Simple Macintosh User, Asking a Bazillion Dollar Company for a Better Way To Move Tasks Between Lists in Reminders – 512 Pixels

macOS Sequoia Now Includes Ability to Move Tasks Between Lists in Reminders More Easily – 512 Pixels

New betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia bring some Apple Intelligence features – Six Colors

Apple invites developers to an in-person Apple Intelligence recap – 9to5mac

Spirograph - Wikipedia

Welcome to Performa Month – 512 Pixels

511: A Potentially Warm Take Jul 17, 2024

Subtitle: The Story of Apps

This week, the guys celebrate the release of a new HomePod mini and the Public Betas, then talk about the new versions of UTM, Delta, and Overcast.

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About Applebot - Apple Support

Some Early Impressions of the Aqara U200 Smart Lock – 512 Pixels

Camera Hub G3 - Aqara

Apple Vision Pro arrives in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore - Apple

Solotop for Apple Vision Pro - Etsy

Apple introduces HomePod mini in midnight - Apple

Apple Updates the HomePod mini – 512 Pixels

HomePod mini - Product Environmental Report

Peglin on the App Store

Apple Executives on the Photos Overhaul in iOS 18 - MacStories

iOS 18 After One Month: Without AI, It's Mostly About Apps and Customization - MacStories

macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Public Beta Preview - MacStories

watchOS 11: The MacStories Public Beta Preview - MacStories

Revised iOS 18 Beta 3 Reverts Emoji Changes - MacRumors

Sleep++

Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro - MacRumors

Ticci's Hot Take

Delta’s latest update lets iPad users emulate multiple games at once - The Verge

Overcast Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary with a Redesigned Interface - MacStories

The New Overcast is Here – 512 Pixels

ATP 596: A New Foundation for Progress — Accidental Tech Podcast

Under the Radar - Relay FM

Into the Aether — A Low Key Video Game Podcast

510: The Ticcilympics (2024) Jul 10, 2024

Subtitle: The Long Bread

John Voorhees joins Stephen and Myke to discuss the origins of Bluetooth, Phil Schiller's new/old job, and the possibilities of a new HomePod. Then, they play a BRAND NEW game from the creators of The Rickies, The Annies, the Jeremies, and others.

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Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny - The Verge

Ungeniused - Relay FM

Tapbots Releases Ivory 2.0 with Hashtag Lists and a Redesigned Share Sheet Extension - MacStories

Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe – Yahoo Finance

iOS 18 beta 3: Here's everything new - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ InSight feature now live with iOS 18 and tvOS 18 beta 3 – 9to5mac

sdw: Tinting of App Icons - Mastodon

@wsig – Emoji as Stickers – Threads

Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS amid HomePod rumors – 9to5mac

Leak Confirms Apple's Work On 'Home Accessory' - MacRumors

More references to new HomePod with a screen found in tvOS 17.4 – 9to5mac

Apple Releases Third macOS Sonoma 14.6 Public Beta - MacRumors

The first Thunderbolt 5 cables are here, but there’s barely anything to plug in - The Verge

NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories

Italian Parliament - Wikipedia

Viture Pro XR Glasses review: Putting Xreal on blast | Tom's Guide

509: Get Good Jul 03, 2024

Federico and Myke discuss MacStories’ open letter on AI, explore their feelings on how AI could impact the future of creativity, and delve into the idea of "Context, Consent, and Control."

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Web Roulette! on the App Store

Quiche Browser

Quiche Browser Is a Beautiful and Modular Web Browser for iOS - MacStories

Jonathan Ruiz: Ticci Tabs - Mastodon

Bridges

Highlighting Journalism on Mastodon - MacStories

AI Companies Need to Be Regulated: An Open Letter to the U.S. Congress and European Parliament - MacStories

Design deserves better than Figma AI – SDW

Toys 'R' Us Debuts First Video Ad Using Sora, OpenAI's Text-to Video Tool

Context, Consent, and Control: The Three C’s of Data Participation in the Age of AI | TechPolicy.Press

508: Six or Seven Websites Jun 26, 2024

After follow-up topics ranging from iPhone cases to apps for some very specific use cases, Stephen, Myke, and Federico discuss some of the changes in this week's beta OSes, recent DMA news, Apple's Beats strategy, and more.

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Concepts

Procreate

Morpholio Trace

feeeed on the App Store

feeeed: Embracing Feed Diversity and Personal News Curation - MacStories

Modern Leather Case | Horween® | NOMAD®

PhoneBack | Süti

Magnetic Leather Back - iPhone 15 Pro Max - Black | Horween® | MagSafe | NOMAD®

Everyday Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max V2 | Peak Design Official Site

Hands-on: The Beats Pill is back and better than ever - 9to5Mac

Behind the Design of Beats Pill I Beats - YouTube

Pill People are back I Beats - YouTube

Apple Intelligence Features Not Coming to European Union at Launch Due to DMA - MacRumors

EU Press Release on Apple and the DMA

EU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee terms - 9to5Mac

iOS 18 beta 2: Here's everything new - 9to5Mac

EU App Store changes for iPad now available to test with second iPadOS 18 beta - 9to5Mac

I’m Just a Simple Macintosh User, Asking a Bazillion Dollar Company for a Better Way To Move Tasks Between Lists in Reminders – 512 Pixels

US carriers enabling RCS for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2 – 9to5mac

507: $10,495 Jun 19, 2024

Federico is not on the show this week, so in his honor, Stephen reviews some headphones, and Myke returns to the multi-pad lifestyle. The guys also take a quiz to pick our their next Macs.

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Tiny Head Tee

The Bill of Rickies

Shokz

Apple Suspends Work on Next Vision Pro, Focused on Releasing Cheaper Model in Late 2025 — The Information

Apple Reportedly Suspends Work on Vision Pro 2 - MacRumors

Report: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year - 9to5Mac

Aaron Draplin's Backyard Studio Tour - YouTube

Mac - Which Mac is best for me? - Apple

Buy Mac Pro Rack - Apple

How We're Trying to Protect MacStories from AI Bots and Web Crawlers – And How You Can, Too - MacStories

Upgrade #517: Maybe It's Catchier in Japanese - Relay FM

Cortex #156: Average Content - Relay FM

506: The Sun Did Not Shine in Favor of Me Jun 14, 2024

Subtitle: Never Question the Ding

WWDC24 a wrapped up, and the guys gather to score their picks and share some feelings about this week's Apple news.

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Meet the Translation API - WWDC24 - Videos - Apple Developer

Connected #212: NanoHippo - Relay FM

Meet the Translation API - WWDC24 - Videos - Apple Developer

"The Weird Fish 🦠 in WWDC session" - Ticci on Mastodon

Jason Coin Flip 1

Jason Coin Flip 2

Connected #246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash - Relay FM

Direct link to the timestamp on the web.

App icons | Apple Developer Documentation

iOS 18 Preview - Apple

Introducing Apple’s On-Device and Server Foundation Models - Apple Machine Learning Research

Opting Out of AI Model Training - MacStories

Federico Viticci: "MacStories is disallowing all known AI crawlers" - MacStories on Mastodon

Upgrade #516: I'm Suppressing My Feelings - Relay FM

Apple Intelligence: The Feelings - Upgrade - YouTube

Mac Power Users #749: The Year of Apple Intelligence - Relay FM

WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings

Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2024 (Contains Spoilers)

Rickipedia — WWDC24 (Contains Spoilers)

505: The Rickies (June 2024) Jun 05, 2024

Subtitle: Another Rule, Just For Fun

WWDC24 is just days away, so Stephen, Myke, and Federico have made their predictions for what Apple may announce.

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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

Relay FM Merch

Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2024 – Rickies.co

2024 WWDC Rickies – Rickipedia

Our 2024 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes - AppStories

A Tribute to the Windows 3.1 "Hot Dog Stand" Color Scheme

Mac Power Users #746: All About iMessage - Relay FM

Siri’s AI Era Arriving Soon – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #515: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2024 - Relay FM

504: 17,000,000 SF Symbols May 29, 2024

WWDC24 has been officially announced and rumors about iOS 18 are swirling. The guys also talk about Myke's Meta Ray-Bans, Federico's Apple Pencil settings, and Stephen's least-used Apple device.

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Federico Fixes the Squeeze

Apple elaborates on iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos - 9to5Mac

OpenAI didn’t copy Scarlett Johansson’s voice for ChatGPT, records show - The Washington Post

OpenAI explains itself (again) – Platformer

Why the OpenAI board fired Sam Altman - The Verge

OpenAI has a new safety team — it’s run by Sam Altman - The Verge

Vox Media and The Atlantic sign content deals with OpenAI - The Verge

When are AirPods Max 2 coming? Here’s the latest reporting - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to kick off June 10 with Keynote address - Apple

2024 Finalists - Apple Design Awards - Apple Developer

Gurman: iOS 18 Will Allow Users to Recolor App Icons and Place Them Anywhere - MacRumors

Unveiling Material You - Material Design

Ray-Ban | Meta smart glasses

Jon Prosser Claims Apple is Working on 'Steve Jobs Heritage Edition' AR Glasses, Gurman Calls Rumor 'Complete Fiction' - MacRumors

VR Games Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator Launch on Apple Vision Pro - MacRumors

Upgrade #514: European Beard - Relay FM

503: The King of Moderating May 22, 2024

Stephen has a new username, Myke has a new iPad, Sonos has new headphones, Federico has a new MacPad screen, OpenAI has new drama, and Microsoft has a new vision for the PC.

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Apple Releases iOS 17.5.1, Fixing Issue with Deleted Photos Reappearing – 512 Pixels

Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #510: Jason Is Cool GOTO 10 - Relay FM

Apple needs to explain that bug that resurfaced deleted photos - The Verge

Chris Neuman's Magic Keyboard mod – Threads

Apple's HyperCard was inspired by an acid trip - Boing Boing

Wearable AI Startup Humane Is Said to Explore Potential Sale - Bloomberg

The Sonos Ace headphones are here, and they’re damn impressive - The Verge

Upgrade #513: I Do Not Rock Anything - Relay FM

I Turned the New 13" iPad Pro Into a MacPad and Portable Gaming Display - MacStories

Scarlett Johansson told OpenAI not to use her voice — and she’s not happy they might have anyway - The Verge

Scarlett Johansson, Disney Lawsuit Settled Over ‘Black Widow’

Casey Newton: "A few more words about the OpenAI / Scarlett Johansson situation" - Mastodon

A better way for platforms to fund journalism – Platformer

Microsoft’s Surface and Windows AI event live blog: it’s Arm time - The Verge

Microsoft Surface event: the 6 biggest announcements - The Verge

The New Windows is HERE. - Austin Evans - YouTube

Daring Fireball: 'Inside Microsoft’s Mission to Take Down the MacBook Air'

Intel’s Lunar Lake chip is coming to AI PCs later this year - The Verge

@viticci • Microsoft is already telling a compelling story for gaming on the Snapdragon X Elite architecture... • Threads

Microsoft Surface Pro announced: price and release date - The Verge

Microsoft Surface Pro hands-on - The Verge

Meet the new Microsoft Surface Pro - Microsoft - YouTube

Microsoft announces an Arm-powered Surface Laptop - The Verge

Xbox President Sarah Bond Has Formed a New Team Dedicated to Game Preservation

Microsoft says “Prism” translation layer does for Arm PCs what Rosetta did for Macs | Ars Technica

Recall is Microsoft’s key to unlocking the future of PCs - The Verge

502: Overcome by the Thinness May 15, 2024

With Myke on vacation, Stephen and Federico discuss what's going on with iPadOS, then cover the news from Google I/O and OpenAI's recent event.

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Upgrade #512: Pros Are the Little Boats - Relay FM

Johan in Rome

Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple

Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a Preview of OS Features Coming Later This Year - MacStories

Get alerts for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - Apple Support

STS on Mastodon: "If you install Xcode, both iPhone and iPad simulators run out of the exact same OS root."

Apple still isn't done building its dream iPad - Fast Company

Spring Update | OpenAI

Google I/O 2024: all the news from the developer conference - The Verge

Watch this screaming, rainbow-clad musician demo Google’s AI DJ - The Verge

Marc Rebillet - YouTube

Project Astra: the future of AI at Google is fast, multi-modal assistants like Gemini Live - The Verge

Google is overhauling its search results page with AI overviews and Gemini organization - The Verge

Google Search adding 'Web' filter that skips AI answers

It’s the End of Google Search As We Know It | WIRED

501: My Heart Skipped a Beat May 10, 2024

Federico and Myke are back from Apple Battersea to join Stephen in grading the group's picks for this week's iPad event.

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Myke's photos from Battersea (including his photo with John Ternus) – Instagram

Ticci and Ternus

MacStories Unwind: Federico Visits Medium Ben - MacStories

Mark Gurman: John Ternus on Future Apple CEO Shortlist – 512 Pixels

Apple’s Next CEO: List of Apple Insiders Who Could Succeed Tim Cook - Bloomberg

AppStories, Episode 382 – A Roomful of Suits: AltStore and Delta with Riley Testut - MacStories

Keynote Rickies, May 2024 – Rickies.co

2024 Rickies – Rickipedia

Apple Announces New 11" and 13" iPad Pros - MacStories

Apple Expands the iPad Air Lineup - MacStories

Apple Reveals New Keyboards and the Apple Pencil Pro - MacStories

Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad Updated Along with Their Mac Counterparts - MacStories

Apple's May 2024 Let Loose Event: By the Numbers - MacStories

What Apple didn’t mention in its iPad keynote – Six Colors

Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple's Event in London - MacStories

Some hands-on iPad event impressions – Six Colors

Upgrade #511: You’re Nice to Hold - Relay FM

M4 iPad Pro lacks always-on display despite OLED panel – 9to5mac

What Nobody Else Told You About Tandem OLED and M4! – Quinn Nelson – YouTube

Mac Power Users #744: Apple’s “Let Loose” iPad Event - Relay FM

Logitech announces Combo Touch for M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro – 9to5mac

Memphis Youth Arts

500: The Rickies (May 2024) May 01, 2024

Subtitle: As I’ve Gotten Older, My Passion Has Increased

Apple's first iPad event in over a year is next week, so the guys have dusted off their headphones and have made some picks ahead of May 7.

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A Week With St. Jude – 512 Pixels

Walking in Memphis — Liss is More

Riley Testut – Delta Updates (1)

Riley Testut – Delta Updates (2)

Riley Testut – Delta for iPad

Emoji++ Is an Emoji Keyboard That Makes Sense - MacStories

The EU Pulls iPadOS Into the DMA Fray - MacStories

Epic Games to Bring Fortnite to iPad in EU After iPadOS 'Gatekeeper' Decision - MacRumors

Keynote Rickies, May 2024 – Rickies.co

Rickipedia - May 2024

Apple's iPad Keyboard Dock Reviewed - AnandTech

Rickipedia — Ineligible Picks

Cosmonaut | Wide-Grip Stylus for iPad. By Studio Neat.

MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories

Gurman: New iPad Pro may actually be powered by the M4 chip, touting AI features - 9to5Mac

Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple (October 2023 Announcement)

Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #510: Jason Is Cool GOTO 10 - Relay FM

Could the new iPad Pro get an M4 processor and AI features? - Upgrade - YouTube

Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay FM

499: Without Any Morals Apr 24, 2024

Subtitle: Bulbasaur Bros for Life

Federico and Myke discuss the latest AI gadgets, delve into Delta emulation on the iPhone, and preview the upcoming iPad event. They also share feedback from Anonymous Informants about whether Apple employees take notes during meetings.

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Craig Federghi on Mountains

Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near - 9to5Mac

This Game Boy-looking phone stand is why MagSafe is good - The Verge

MagSafe MS W5 Charging Stand - elago

Ray-Ban Meta glasses now feature Apple Music integration – 9to5mac

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have multimodal AI now - The Verge

Cleo Abrams' Reel

Ray-ban Meta Wayfarer Scuderia Ferrari Miami

Rabbit R1 hands-on: early tests with the $199 AI gadget - The Verge

Steve Troughton-Smith: "Rabbit's R1 sounds like a major security disaster waiting to happen" - Mastodon

Schiller doesn’t know whether the App Store is profitable; there are no minutes of meetings – 9to5mac

Cortex #105: Atomic Notes - Relay FM

Obsidian Setup Check-In – AppStories

Stephen's Link

AltStore

Introducing Clip | Riley Testut

@benricem • Ketchup • Threads

Kishi Ultra Mobile Gaming Controller (USB C) | Razer

joyPhone Adapter (Portrait) - for iPhone 15 (+Plus/Pro/Max)

LitRitt | Ignited | Patreon

PPSSPP

The 25 Best PSP Games of All-Time | GamesRadar+

Universal Media Disc - Wikipedia

Apple Announces May 7th Let Loose Event - MacStories

Apple Event on May 7 Has Six Artistic Logos as Tim Cook Hints at New Apple Pencil - MacRumors

Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month

10 Years of MacStories - MacStories

Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

498: He Sees You When You're Sleeping Apr 17, 2024

The guys try AltStore and the Delta game emulator live on the show before discussing reviews of the Humane AI Pin and the response to those reviews. Then they judge their picks in the first-ever scoring of the EUies.

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Solotop for Apple Vision Pro – Etsy

Here's why Apple removed the first Game Boy emulator from the App Store - 9to5Mac

NES Emulator for iPhone and iPad Now Available on App Store [Removed] - MacRumors

Delta on the App Store

Play and manage Game Boy cartridges on your PC | GB Operator

Third-party iPhone app store AltStore PAL is now live in Europe - The Verge

Quizzipedia — quintessential quizzy questions, quantified

Humane AI Pin review: the post-smartphone future isn’t here yet - The Verge

The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed... For Now - YouTube

Humane AI Pin reviews - The Verge

The good, the bad, and the Humane AI Pin | The Vergecast - YouTube

Upgrade #508: You’re Judging It Wrong - Relay FM

Humane AI Pin review: the post-smartphone future isn’t here yet - The Verge

Humane Changelog | Humane

Do Bad Reviews Kill Companies? - MKBHD - YouTube

MKBHDs For Everything – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Daring Fireball: Nominee for Claim Chowder of the Year 2024: Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2023 Award for Humane's AI Pin

Can You Trust MKBHD? - MKBHD - YouTube

EUies March 2024 • The Rickies

Rickipedia — the EUies

Schiller doesn't know whether the App Store is profitable; no notes – 9to5mac

Limitless

HomeKit Gadgets: The MacStories Team Collection - MacStories

497: Put 'em on a Fish Apr 10, 2024

Myke has a friend, Federico is dreaming of emulation, and Stephen got stuck in traffic.

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The Sad Story of the Centris – 512 Pixels

iPadOS 17.5 confirms new display for next-gen iPad Pro – 9to5mac

New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increases - 9to5Mac

Automattic Acquires Messaging Integrator Beeper - MacStories

Automattic Acquires Interoperable Messaging Service Texts - MacStories

Beeper & Texts | Matt Mullenweg

Stephen in Traffic

Liftoff #54: Live from the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - Relay FM

Man shows eclipse to his fish : r/pics

Apple Amends App Review Guidelines to Permit Game Emulators and Make Other Changes - MacStories

Apple researchers develop AI that can 'see' and understand screen context | VentureBeat

Ferret-UI: Grounded Mobile UI Understanding with Multimodal LLMs

Apple's AI Ambition: Meet Ferret

Apple struck deal with Shutterstock to license millions of images for AI training - 9to5Mac

Apple Seeking Deal to License Billions of Images to Train AI Models - MacRumors

AI-generated Content on Shutterstock: Contributor FAQ - Shutterstock Contributor Support and FAQs

Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s AI Device Startup in Funding Talks With Emerson, Thrive — The Information

Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman Seeking Funding for Personal AI Device - MacRumors

The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you - The Verge

What is Ai Pin? - Humane - YouTube

496: I Tried to Put My Finger in Myke's Mouth Apr 03, 2024

While waiting for new iPads and Apple's AI efforts to materialize, Stephen, Myke, and Federico have been changed by spatial Personas.

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Apple to Launch New iPad Pro and iPad Air Models in May - MacRumors

Shortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition) – AppStories

Casey Liss: AirPlay Settings

A first look at Europe’s alternative iPhone app stores - The Verge

A First Look at AltStore in the EU - MacStories

Apple researchers develop AI that can 'see' and understand screen context | VentureBeat

ReALM: Reference Resolution As Language Modeling – PDF

iOS 17.5 beta 1: Here's everything new - 9to5Mac

Apple Releases Spatial Personas Betas to visionOS 1.1 Users - MacStories

My Spatial Persona Impressions (Updated) – 512 Pixels

Vision Pro Chronicles: My Custom 'Dual Knit Open' Setup for Maximum Comfort and Awareness - MacStories

Apple Vision Pro Optional Top Strap Design Revealed – UploadVR

Open Face System for the Apple Vision Pro - Etsy

Comfytop for Apple Vision Pro Solo Knit Top & Bobo VR Adapters developer Strap Compatible - Etsy

495: The Boy Who Cried iPad Mar 27, 2024

Federico keeps refreshing Apple Newsroom, Myke is ready to federate, and Stephen goes down quite the rabbit hole.

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Paperlike's iPad Screen Protector

Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories

Upgrade #505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft - Relay FM

Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories

U.S. versus Apple: A first reaction – Six Colors

Upgrade #505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft - Relay FM

Apple, Meta, and Google targeted by EU in DMA non-compliance investigations - The Verge

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 10, 2024 - Apple

WWDC24 - Apple Developer

Apple Developer - YouTube

Apple teases 'Absolutely Incredible' AI-focused WWDC - 9to5Mac

Let another person use your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User - Apple Support

Apple Arcade launches five fun titles in April - Apple

Vision Pro Getting More Apple Arcade Games, Including Alto's Odyssey - MacRumors

Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels

The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped – 512 Pixels

494: Esse Tiere Mar 20, 2024

Myke surprises his co-hosts, Federico finished the alphabet, and Stephen thought he had an exciting project on his hands.

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Apple Publishes Details About New 'MM1' AI Model - MacRumors

[2403.09611] MM1: Methods, Analysis & Insights from Multimodal LLM Pre-training

This is How Notarization Will Work for iOS Apps Distributed Through Alternative App Stores - MacRumors

Update on apps distributed in the European Union - Support - Apple Developer

Cross Forward Consulting Style Guide

4.8-inch iPhone 'Math' reports don't add up - 9to5Mac

Jon Prosser Claims Apple is Working on 'Steve Jobs Heritage Edition' AR Glasses, Gurman Calls Rumor 'Complete Fiction' - MacRumors

When will Apple announce WWDC 2024? Here's what to expect - 9to5Mac

Google I/O 2024 is happening on May 14th - The Verge

When will Apple release the new iPad Pro? Here's what the rumors say - 9to5Mac

New iPad Pro Rumored to Have Matte Screen Option Like Studio Display's Nano-Texture Glass - MacRumors

We’re Going Matte to the Future – 512 Pixels

Apple looking for a solution to prevent the Core Technology Fee from bankrupting free app developers - 9to5Mac

Steve Troughton-Smith's Video

Exclusive: EU's Vestager warns about Apple, Meta fees, disparaging rival products | Reuters

'Apple ID' Expected to Change to 'Apple Account' Starting With iOS 18 - MacRumors

Apple and Google Are Discussing a Deal to Bring Generative A.I. to iPhones - The New York Times

Upgrade #504: Tone 47 - Relay FM

493: Ends in Potify Mar 13, 2024

This week, the guys cover what's new in Apple's DMA response and make some picks about what could come next. Then, they provide updates on their Apple Vision Pro experiences.

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Apple Style Guide – March 2024 (PDF)

Apple Style Guide: March 2024 – 512 Pixels

Federico's Post about Zapier AI

Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule change - 9to5Mac

Distributing apps using alternative payment options in the European Union - Support - Apple Developer

More options for apps distributed in the European Union - Latest News - Apple Developer

Upgrade #503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field - Relay FM

Biden deputy press secretary leaving White House for Apple - 9to5Mac

Apple will cut off third-party app store updates if your iPhone leaves the EU for a month - The Verge

Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy UK

Air Cover for Apple Vision Pro

How to Follow the Curly Girl Method

492: What is the But For? Mar 06, 2024

Federico cut a MacBook Air in half and joined it to an iPad with magnets and software. Myke and Stephen have questions.

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Tim Cook Says Apple Will 'Break New Ground' in Generative AI - MacRumors

Tim Cook at D11: Wearables Are 'Incredibly Interesting', Nothing Great on the Market | MacRumors Forums

Apple SVP says car is 'ultimate mobile device' | Reuters

Tim Cook says Apple wants to use AR to make conversations better - The Verge

iOS 17.4 won't remove Home Screen web apps in the EU after all - 9to5Mac

Mozilla’s new Mozilla.Social Mastodon instance is an attempt to reinvent content moderation - The Verge

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts for Podcasts, New Emoji, and More - MacStories

Full transcripts arrive on Apple podcasts – Six Colors

Upgrade #502: It's the Way Towards Colour - Relay FM

The European Commission Fines Apple Over €1.8 Billion - MacStories

The App Store, Spotify, and Europe’s thriving digital music market - Apple

MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories

iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit: Computer, Phone, Electronics Repair Kit

Introducing the MacPad – AppStories

MacBook Air Updated with M3 – 512 Pixels

The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already - The Verge

Apple Releases New Spring Colors for iPhone Cases and Watch Bands - MacStories

Joanna Stern on the FineWoven Cases

491: Improper Work Attire Feb 28, 2024

Myke, Federico, and Stephen offer important career advice concerning working from home, discuss upcoming changes to PWAs in iOS 17.4, and help sunset Project Titan, Apple's recently-cancelled car project.

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Pronouncing and writing "LaTeX" - Wikipedia

Apple Music Debuts Heavy Rotation, A New Daily Made For You Playlist - MacStories

‎Singing in the Shower - Playlist - Apple Music

Simple Scan – 512 Pixels

Simple Scan: A Scanning Solution for People Who Don't Scan Often - MacStories

Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here’s why - 9to5Mac

Apple’s decision to drop iPhone web apps comes under scrutiny in the EU - The Verge

Alex Guyot's PWA thoughts on Mastodon

Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey - Bloomberg

Mickey Drexler: 'Steve Jobs Was Gonna Design an ICar' – Business Insider

Apple buys self-driving startup Drive.ai just days before it would have died - The Verge

Apple Watch Chief Kevin Lynch Now Leading Apple Car Efforts - MacRumors

Super Cruise - GM

490: Ivy League Ferret Feb 21, 2024

Subtitle: The Most Pleasurable Podcast

Stephen, Myke, and Federico explore Apple's ongoing AI efforts, talk about recent iPhone reports and iPad rumors, and share their thoughts on the annual Six Colors Report Card.

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The Shower Poll

A Balancing iPhone

(Do not attempt this at home.)

A Shower Shelf

(Great for FaceTime.)

Waterproof JBL Speaker

Lire

A Comprehensive Guide to Gaming on the Apple Vision Pro - MacStories

Moonlight Game Streaming

Join the Moonlight VisionOS Preview beta - TestFlight - Apple

Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought - 9to5Mac

iOS 17.4 makes it easier to know if your iPhone's battery health is 'normal' - 9to5Mac

Here are the full dimensions of the 2024 iPad Air and iPad Pro – 9to5mac

iPad mini Buyer's Guide - MacRumors

Apple in 2023: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors

Upgrade #500: Core Face/Peripheral Face - Relay FM

Six Colors' 'Apple in 2023' Report Card - MacStories

My Complete 2023 Six Colors Report Card Replies – 512 Pixels

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: a completely new kind of earbud - The Verge

Apple is on the hunt for generative AI talent | TechCrunch

Apple Leadership - John Giannandrea - Apple

iOS 18: Everything We Know | MacRumors

iOS 18: Here are the new AI features in the works - 9to5Mac

iOS 18 Rumored to Feature Major Siri Improvements - MacRumors

Apple Knowledge Navigator Video (1987) - YouTube

Apple tests upgraded iPhone and Mac search using AI - 9to5Mac

Bloomberg: Health app coming to iPad this year, AI-powered ‘wellness coaching service’ also in the works - 9to5Mac

Apple’s AI Plans: GitHub Copilot Rival for Developers, Tool for Testing Apps - Bloomberg

Apple releases 'MGIE', a revolutionary AI model for instruction-based image editing | VentureBeat

Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them - The Verge

Apple Keyframer generates AI animation from a still image and text

Apple joins AI fray with release of model framework - The Verge

GitHub - apple/axlearn

Apple's AI Ambition: Meet Ferret

Apple's new AI research promises high performance without the high price tag | VentureBeat

Specialized Language Models with Cheap Inference from Limited Domain Data (PDF)

489: The Birds Chirp in the Black Void Feb 16, 2024

Federico, Stephen and Myke bring some weird Friday energy to the show and discuss the possibilities of a KitchenPod, some early favorite visionOS apps, and a couple of unusual iPhone cases.

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Myke meeting Max Verstappen

Thoughts on Apple's March 9th Event - MacStories

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Ticci and Tim!"

iOS 17.4 Allows Video Calling Apps to Turn Off Hand Gesture Reactions to Prevent Awkward Moments - MacRumors

Apple may disable camera reactions in iOS and macOS by default – 9to5mac

Popular VR game Job Simulator coming soon to Apple Vision Pro – 9to5mac

Blackbox for Vision on the App Store

Blackbox: Rebooting an inventive puzzle game for visionOS - Discover - Apple Developer

Apple Vision Pro: Hardware First Impressions – AppStories

James Thomson's Vision Pro ordering issue

OpenCase: MagSafe Perfected by JOhn Rokos — Kickstarter

I really like this clever iPhone case – The Obsessor

OpenCase – 512 Pixels

Magnetic Leather Back - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nomad

More references to new HomePod with a screen found in tvOS 17.4 – 9to5mac

Zuckerberg says Quest 3 is ‘the better product’ vs. Apple’s Vision Pro - The Verge

Mad Men - The Carousel (Higher Quality) - YouTube

Apple Vision Pro review: Eyes on the future – Six Colors

Upgrade #499: We Have All the Cushions - Relay FM

iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories

WIMP (computing) - Wikipedia

Vision Pro Control Center: How to tweak it for custom experience | Cult of Mac

Amazon: Tyonit Harmony Tray

Amazon: Hazevaiy Acrylic Magic Keyboard and Trackpad Support Stand

MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface

Can You Use a Headless MacBook Air with a Vision Pro? - MacStories

Vision Pro App Spotlight: My Favorite Digital Clock Apps for Vision Pro - MacStories

Calendar & Clock - Day Peek on the App Store

Vision Pro App Spotlight: HomeUI Enables Spatial Control over HomeKit Lights, Switches, and Outlets - MacStories

488: hot guy, incredible actor, hot dude Feb 07, 2024

Subtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro Impressions

Apple Vision Pro is here, and this week, Myke and Stephen share their initial impressions while Federico keeps refreshing the tracking information on his order.

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Myke meets Tim Cook

The big demo - by Michael Steeber - Tabletops

Khaos Tian: "This worked surprisingly well …" - Tian's Mastodon

Upgrade 498: Leap the Uncanny Valley – Featuring the Persona call – YouTube

Stephen's Persona

OTJ in the Sky • Threads

Apple Starts Improving Vision Pro Personas in visionOS 1.1 Beta - MacRumors

Apple selling $300 Developer Strap with USB-C port for Vision Pro

John Voorhees: "Initial thoughts on the Vision…" - MacStories on Mastodon

Hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro Developer Strap - 9to5Mac

iFixit’s first Vision Pro teardown looks inside Apple’s new headset - The Verge

iFixit shares in-depth look at Vision Pro's display: 'You can fit 50 of these pixels into a single iPhone pixel' - 9to5Mac

Apple Vision Pro glass is highly susceptible to scratches

YouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to Safari – 9to5Google

visionOS - MacStories

visionOS 1.1 lets Vision Pro users bring virtual 3D objects closer - 9to5Mac

Vision Pro Gets iMessage Contact Key Verification on visionOS 1.1 Beta - MacRumors

Apple Starts Improving Vision Pro Personas in visionOS 1.1 Beta - MacRumors

487: Mr. Fake John Voorhees Goes to Europe Jan 30, 2024

Subtitle: The Jeremies (February 2024)

Initial Apple Vision Pro reviews are out, as is the list of new emoji coming in iOS 17.4. Both are discussed, as are Apple's proposed changes to meet the requirements outlined in the DMA.

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iPhone – Grid Studio

Fitbit Charge 6

Jawbone UP Review

Oura Ring

Captain Planet and the Planeteers - Wikipedia

First Look: New Emojis in iOS 17.4

This link contains spoilers for The Jeremies.

Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union - Apple

Upgrade #497: The Poison Pill - Relay FM

Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act - MacStories

Daring Fireball: Apple’s Plans for the DMA in the European Union

Microsoft says Apple’s new App Store rules are ‘a step in the wrong direction’ - The Verge

Apple Vision Pro Unboxing! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge

Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge - YouTube

Vision Pro Review: 24 Hours With Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset | WSJ - YouTube

Apple Vision Pro - Unboxing, Review and demos! - iJustine - YouTube

Apple Vision Pro EPIC Review - Is Spatial Computing The Future? - Brian Tong - YouTube

MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface – TwelveSouth

Keyboard & Trackpad for Apple Vision Pro · GitHub

486: Elden Widge Jan 24, 2024

This week, the guys celebrate the Mac’s 40th birthday, talk about the Vision Pro pre-order process and go over what's new in Sonoma 14.3 and iOS 17.3.

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Humonize! by Robb Knight

The Family Business

Use video effects during FaceTime calls on Mac – Apple Support

Hands on the App Store

Visibly

Apple Vision Pro: Ordered – 512 Pixels

Apple Vision Pro Repair & Service - Apple Support

A Guided Tour of Apple Vision Pro - YouTube

Making Apple Vision Pro - YouTube

Kuo: Apple Has Already Sold Up to 180,000 Vision Pro Headsets - MacRumors

Upgrade #496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft - Relay FM

Upgrade #496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft - YouTube

Mac at 40 – 512 Pixels

The Mac Turns 40: Read Apple's Announcement From 1984 - MacRumors

Even After 40 Years, the Macintosh’s Spirit is the Same – 512 Pixels

Some Personal News – 512 Pixels

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.3 with Collaborative Playlists, Stolen Device Protection, New Black Unity Wallpaper, and More - MacStories

Kbase Article of the Week: About Stolen Device Protection for iPhone – 512 Pixels

A Survey of Popular Apps Currently Compatible With Apple Vision Pro - MacStories

YouTube and Spotify Join Netflix in Not Launching Apple Vision Pro Apps - Bloomberg

The Vision Pro’s most important app is Safari, whether Apple likes it or not - The Verge

The Vision Pro's Most Important App Is Safari - MacStories

485: A Mobile Hamburger Menu Three Feet Wide Jan 17, 2024

Vision Pro pre-orders are just a few days away, and the guys have very different plans to get their hands on the product. In the meantime, Federico is getting weird, Myke is getting worked up and Stephen is busy helping his fellow content creators.

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Use HomePod for phone calls - Apple Support

Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission - 9to5Mac

What's Next for Apple and Epic's Legal Disputes? - MacStories

Daring Fireball: Post-SCOTUS Ruling, Apple Releases Guidelines for 'External Purchase Links' in iOS Apps (Spoiler: They Still Demand the Same Commissions)

App Store Review Guidelines - Apple Developer

Upgrade #395: This App May Kill You - Relay FM

Apple previews new entertainment experiences launching with Apple Vision Pro - Apple

Apple Highlights Guest and Travel Modes on Vision Pro - MacRumors

choose your fighter – @viticci – Threads

New Apple Vision Pro Hands-On Accounts From Engadget and The Verge - MacStories

Apple Vision Pro hands-on, again, for the first time - The Verge

Apple Vision Pro hands-on, redux: Immersive Video, Disney+ app, floating keyboard and a little screaming

Had my 4th demo of the Vision Pro this AM and Apple finally let us take a photo with it on – @joannastern – Threads

Marques Brownlee on X

How I Modded My iPad Pro with a Screen Protector, iPhone Holder, and Magnetic Stereo Speakers - MacStories

Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins) - SNL - YouTube

@jason_tiernan – Handy Boy walked so you could run – Threads

@chrislawley_ – After you posted that teaser photo a little bit ago I did some research. I did something similar ... – Threads

Magic Rays of Light Joins MacStories - MacStories

484: The Rickies (January 2024) Jan 10, 2024

Subtitle: Federico Viticci Will Buy a Mac Pro

The guys review and grade their 2023 Annual Picks, then move on to make predictions for 2024.

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Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple

Annual Rickies 2023 • Rickies.co

Rickipedia — 2023 Annual Rickies

Annual Rickies 2024 • Rickies.co

Rickipedia — 2024 Annual Rickies

483: Send John Your Face Jan 03, 2024

Federico is stuck in 2023, so Stephen and Myke discuss another dead AirPod Pro, even-bigger iPhones and what 2024 could bring.

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Tim Cook (not) at the Hackney Empire

Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

How to secure an IKEA Kallax shelf unit

Prompter | Elgato

iPhone Sizes to Change Next Year: What to Know - MacRumors

iPhone vs. 15 Pro Max

Connected #404: The Non - Relay FM

Our iPhone Tier List

Sketchy Rumor Says Vision Pro Will Launch in Final Week of January - MacRumors

Apple — September Event 2014 - YouTube

March Event 2015 - FULL KEYNOTE - YouTube

What to Expect From Apple in 2024: Vision Pro, iPhone 16 Models, Revamped iPad Pro and More - MacRumors

482: Pivot to a Magician Dec 27, 2023

Subtitle: The Pickies (2024)

The boys are back with their annual predictions for 2024! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2023 champion to be crowned.

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What's the Point of Maths? by DK

481: The 2023 Annies Dec 20, 2023

Subtitle: ISO 69420

The guys revisit the biggest stories of 2023, ranking each month according to the good and bad that each one brought.

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Upgrade #491: The 2023 Upgradies - Relay FM

The Ticci Scale

Give Us Our Eleven Days | The English Calendar Riots of 1752

Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows - Apple

Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence - Apple

Apple Shuts Down Popular Weather App 'Dark Sky' - MacRumors

iOS 16.3 brings iCloud Advanced Data Protection feature to all users worldwide

iCloud data security overview - Apple Support

Twitter Intentionally Ends Third-Party App Developer Access to Its APIs - MacStories

Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots Reborn - MacStories

Stephen Rewarding Stephen

Artwork by @zmknox in the Discord for Relay FM memebrs.

Apple names its first-ever 'Chief People Officer' as part of leadership shakeup - 9to5Mac

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains how Bing with AI is better than Google - The Verge

Connected #438: The Jeremies (February 2023) - Relay FM

Hello, yellow! Apple introduces new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus - Apple

Six Colors, But Really Just One Color and it's the Yellow iPhone 14 - YouTube

Apple Music Classical is here - Apple

Apple introduces Apple Pay Later - Apple

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5 - Apple

Connected #443: You Don’t Deserve Me at 3x - Relay FM

iPhone 15 Pro Rumored to Feature Multi-Use Action Button Instead of Mute Switch - MacRumors

Official Ted Lasso jerseys and hoodies now available in partnership with Nike - 9to5Mac

Apple announces major progress toward climate goals ahead of Earth Day - Apple

Apple will use 100 percent recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025 - Apple

General Motors hates your iPhone – Six Colors

Automation April - MacStories on Mastodon

Introducing S-GPT, A Shortcut to Connect OpenAI's ChatGPT with Native Features of Apple's Operating Systems - MacStories

Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident - Apple Support

Stephen's Wrecked Truck

Steve Jobs's Longtime Apple Media Chief Katie Cotton Dies - Bloomberg

Make Something Wonderful | Book | Steve Jobs Archive

Apple, Google partner on an industry specification to address unwanted tracking - Apple

Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad - Apple

Apple previews Live Speech, Personal Voice, and more new accessibility features - Apple

Apple Tysons Corner reopens in Virginia - Apple

Beats Studio Buds Plus review: it’s cool to be clear - The Verge

WWDC23 highlights - Apple

Apple Vision Pro: A Watershed Moment for Personal Computing - MacStories

Cortex #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future - Relay FM

The Vibe is Good – 512 Pixels

With iPadOS 17, Stage Manager Is (Finally) Moving in the Right Direction - MacStories

Apple Battersea opens in London’s historic Battersea Power Station - Apple

First look inside Apple’s spectacular offices at Battersea Power Station | Evening Standard

Apollo To Shut Down June 30th, Leading Many of the Largest Subreddits to Stage a Blackout - MacStories

A Brief History of The Prompt and Connected - MacStories

Apple lands record 54 Emmy Award nominations - Apple

Apple celebrates Lionel Messi’s debut with Inter Miami CF on MLS Season Pass - Apple

On the Value of Threads' Social Graph - MacStories

Twitter is being rebranded as X - The Verge

Goldman Is Looking for a Way Out of Its Partnership With Apple - WSJ

Could Apple really buy Disney? – Six Colors

Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

How the iMac saved Apple - The Verge

From Apple’s first iMac G3 to the iMac with M1: a visual history - The Verge

Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus - Apple

Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - Apple

Apple introduces the advanced new Apple Watch Series 9 - Apple

Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 2 - Apple

Apple upgrades AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging - Apple

Apple unveils its first carbon neutral products - Apple

Hands-on Impressions from Apple’s Wonderlust Event – 512 Pixels

iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Review - MacStories

iTunes Movie Trailers Taken Offline – 512 Pixels

Unweaving Apple’s FineWoven Case | iFixit News

Apple’s new FineWoven iPhone cases are very bad - The Verge

Apple’s FineWoven iPhone Cases Just Aren’t That Good – 512 Pixels

Federico Viticci - "Still decided to give the FineWoven case a fair try…" - MacStories on Mastodon

Peter McKinnon's Finewoven Case

Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple

Apple Watch double tap gesture now available with watchOS 10.1 - Apple

Google Pixel 8 launch event: the 7 biggest announcements - The Verge

Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a personal computer - Apple

Apple supercharges 24-inch iMac with new M3 chip - Apple

Apple unveils new MacBook Pro featuring M3 chips - Apple

Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: Apple’s keynote event shot on iPhone - Apple

Apple’s new video reactions are making therapy incredibly awkward - The Verge

The Problem With Jon Stewart ending over AI and China coverage - The Verge

Apple supercharges Logic Pro for Mac and iPad - Apple

Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad get powerful updates - Apple

Taylor Swift is Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2023 - Apple

Apple is giving iPhone 14 owners an extra year of free Emergency SOS services - The Verge

Humane launches Ai Pin.

Apple unveils the top books of 2023 and a new Year in Review experience - Apple

Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2023 - Apple

Apple unveils App Store Award winners, the best apps and games of 2023 - Apple

Apple Podcasts names Wiser Than Me the 2023 Show of the Year - Apple

Sam Altman is back, so what’s next for OpenAI and ChatGPT? - The Verge

Sam Altman returns as CEO OpenAI - The Verge

AirPods Max Announced Three Years Ago Today - MacRumors

Apple responds to Beeper’s iMessage for Android: ‘We took steps to protect our users’ - The Verge

Next Beeper Mini Fix Requires Users to Have a Mac - MacRumors

Apple Pulls Plug on Goldman Credit-Card Partnership - WSJ

Software Applications Incorporated

First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced - 9to5Mac

Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales: Here's why - 9to5Mac

ITC order could ban Apple Watch imports in the US – 9to5mac

Apple Watch Import Ban, Apple v Masimo, Apple’s Response – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

480: Bichael Gurley Dec 13, 2023

OTJ joins Federico and Stephen to talk about Threads joining the fediverse, recent and future software updates, how to use nets correctly and the winners of this year's MacStories Selects awards.

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Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger (MagSafe compatible) - Apple

Buy MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) for AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Apple

Leo Did the Thing

Quinn Nelson is a Tease

Review: The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Greatness is Thicker than Titanium – 512 Pixels

@zuck • Starting a test where posts from Threads accounts will be available on Mastodon and other service... • Threads

Beeper Mini’s iMessage fight with Apple is about platforms, protocols, and power - The Verge

REAL iMessage on Android - No Apple ID Needed! - Some Guy on YouTube

Epic win: Jury decides Google has illegal monopoly in app store fight - The Verge

EU Plans to Let Spotify Direct Users to Other Payment Options on iPhone - MacRumors

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.2 with Journal App, Messages and Music Improvements, and More - MacStories

Upgrade #490: The Cat Has a Team of Lawyers - Relay FM

This episode includes a great conversation about Tapbacks vs. emoji stickers.

Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.2 With Enhanced AutoFill, New Widgets, Apple Music Updates and More - MacRumors

Apple's Journal App: Journaling for All? - MacStories

Introducing Journaling Suggestions for Day One

Stolen Device Protection Coming with iOS 17.3 – 512 Pixels

Apple Did the Thing, Kinda

MacStories Selects 2023: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

2023 MacStories Selects Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories

I Used a Game Boy Camera for FaceTime Video Calls in iPadOS 17 and It Was Glorious - MacStories

479: Do You Have a SCUBA-Diving Dog? Dec 06, 2023

Subtitle: What Even Is an App?

Federico and Myke discuss some important follow up regarding trees and pools, before covering an iMessage on Android workaround, AI tools for work and content creation, and a Ticci hardware corner.

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Erik did the thing

Hiraoka Yuta's Video of the XREAL Glasses

Threads Is Coming to the EU in December - MacRumors

@datadrivenmd • There's a Threads app update available via the App Store...

Mophie travel charger updated with 15W MagSafe and more – 9to5Toys

Twelve South ButterFly debuts for iPhone 15 and Apple Watch – 9to5Toys

MINIX 66W Turbo 3-Port GaN Wall Charger

Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android - The Verge

REAL iMessage on Android - No Apple ID Needed! - YouTube

OnePlus Open is Awesome - What's Happening with Folding Phones?! - YouTube

iA Writer can now track what you or ChatGPT wrote - The Verge

Google Gemini: all the details on the AI model Google hopes can take on GPT-4 - The Verge

Doqomidi iPad keyboard case

Sony PULSE Explore wireless earbuds

Ticci's Ethernet Adaptor

USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter | TP-Link

PlayStation Portal

Steam Deck OLED

TicciDeck - Front

TicciDeck - Back

Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub – Plugable Technologies

Mechanism - The Swiss Army Accessory for all your consoles – Deckmate

USB-C to USB-C Gen 2 Flat Cable - Satechi

TicciDeck - Side

Workflow Co-Founders Want to Bring AI to the Desktop - MacStories

Upgrade #489: The Future Is on CompuServe - Relay FM

Give the Gift of Relay FM

478: Not So Bankrupt Anymore Nov 29, 2023

Myke is on vacation, so Morning Stephen™️ and Federico work to clear out the show's Feedback inbox. They talk about Christmas trees, how nets work, potentially sketchy iPad keyboards and more.

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Write A Haiku

Frederico Christmas Trees (@fredericochristmastrees) • Instagram photos and videos

Don't Put Your Device in Rice. Here's Why - iFixit

Connected #161: A Handbag? Face Cream? A Chainsaw? - Relay FM

Logitech Combo Touch for iPad

Brydge Air MAX+ | Brydge

iPad keyboard case with hub for iPad - DOQOMIDI

Buy Casa Pop-Up Desk | Logitech

Our Setups - MacStories

Hemispheric Views 097: Duel of the Defaults!

Hemispheric Views - App Defaults by Robb Knight

My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels

Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels

Apple Looks Back at 2023 Across Podcasts, Books & Music – 512 Pixels

‎Replay 2023 - Apple Music

Spotify Wrapped 2023: Everything you need to know - 9to5Mac

Apple Music Replay Is Out, but for a Deeper Look at Your Music Habits, Try Last.fm - MacStories

Pocket Casts on X: "Pocket Casts Playback 2023 is now rolling out to all users...

477: OS X Mountain Linen Nov 22, 2023

Myke, Federico and Stephen answer listener questions and mostly avoid talking about OpenAI.

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Apple stops selling OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion installers – 9to5mac

Daring Fireball: Mountain Lion

Installing OS X Lion from macOS Sonoma

Bellroy’s iPhone 15 Pro case has a proper Action Button now - The Verge

Modern Leather Case - iPhone 15 Pro Max

Give the Gift of Relay FM

MagicBridge for Apple Keyboards and Mouse from 12 South

Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard

Connected #246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash - Relay FM

The Bill of Rickies

Analog(ue) #219: Unusual Series of Not Bad Circumstances - Relay FM

Apple CEO Succession Plans 'Very Detailed', Says Tim Cook - MacRumors

476: Back in the Scuttlebutt Nov 15, 2023

It's only November, but rumors about Apple's 2024 are already swirling. This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen talk about possible iPads and iOS 18 features, then ponder the meaning of the Humane AI Pin.

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Apple is giving iPhone 14 owners an extra year of free Emergency SOS services - The Verge

Space Black on the new MacBook Pro – Stephen on Instagram

Annual Rickies 2022 – Rickies.co

Apple to phase out iTunes Movie Store, merging it with the TV app – 9to5mac

Kuo: Apple to update all iPad models next year, including OLED iPad Pro and new 12.9-inch iPad Air - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #486: On the Side of Reality - Relay FM

Brydge

The downfall of Brydge: Ceasing operations, unpaid staff, more – 9to5mac

iPad keyboard maker Brydge revived under new ownership; details on unpaid salaries and unfulfilled orders unknown - 9to5Mac

Apple Announces Close to 40 App Store Awards Finalists - MacStories

Meet the 2023 App Store Award finalists - Apple

Humane launches Ai Pin.

Introducing Humane Ai Pin on Vimeo

The Humane AI Pin – 512 Pixels

I’ll pin my hopes on AI assistants – Six Colors

Silicon Valley’s Big, Bold Sci-Fi Bet on the Device That Comes After the Smartphone - The New York Times

Today on the Vergecast: we talk about that new pin that wants to replace the phone. - The Verge

Apple Plans Ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 Updates, Seeks to Squash Bugs - Bloomberg

AI-Infused iOS 18 Lauded as 'Ambitious and Compelling' by Apple Execs - MacRumors

Confirmed: Apple Buys Virtual Personal Assistant Startup Siri | TechCrunch

475: Roasting Our Past Selves Nov 08, 2023

Subtitle: 2014 Was a Different Time

This week: an intermittent Reminders bug, new Macs (of certain sizes, at least), old home screens and a request.

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Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi discuss the state of Apple software with John Gruber | Macworld

Apple Briefly Paused Work on New Features for iOS 18 and macOS 15 to Clean Up Bugs - MacRumors

Weekend Wednesday - YouTube

Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple

About battery health management in Mac notebooks - Apple Support

'Unwrap the Gift of Podcasts' Ugly Tee and Sweater

Apple Updates Logic Pro for iPad and Mac - MacStories

Final Cut Pro Gaining New Features on Mac and iPad Later This Month - MacRumors

The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels

M3 MacBook Pro review: Peak performance – Six Colors

M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits – Six Colors

Upgrade #485: Best Witch and Beast Feature - Relay FM

Plugable Thunderbolt Docking Station

Hands-on: Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro in space 'black' (and why I bought it) - 9to5Mac

Our 2014 Home Screens - Mastodon

Well, I Switched to the iPhone 6 Plus – 512 Pixels

My iOS Screenshot Generation Workflow - MacStories

iOS statusbar cleaning on any background - All this

The next generation of Instapaper – Marco.org

Reinventing iOS Automation: Editorial Review - MacStories

Our Current Home Screens

474: Redesigned Into a Butterfly Nov 01, 2023

Apple's spooky October event has come and gone, so the guys sort through the wreckage of their picks and talk about the M3 and new Macs. Jason had to step in.

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The 'Sunday Problem'

The new, more affordable Apple Pencil is now available to order - Apple

Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Event Brings the M3 to Life – 512 Pixels

Myke's Finder Jack-O'-Lantern

Apple's Scary Fast Event with Stephen Hackett – AppStories

Upgrade #484: Space Grayer - Relay FM

“Unwrap the Gift of Podcasts” – 'Ugly Tee/Sweater/tanktop'

Keynote Rickies, October 2023 – Rickies.co

Keynote Rickies, October 2023 – Rickies.net

Behind the scenes: An Apple Event shot on iPhone - YouTube

Apple Music's Lower-Priced Voice Plan No Longer Available - MacRumors

473: The Rickies (October 2023) Oct 25, 2023

Subtitle: I Can be Your Federico for a Night

Boo! Apple has announced an event for the October 30. After 24 hours of scrambling, Myke, Federico and Stephen have put together a set of Picks and Flexies that may or may not be all that scary.

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Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.1 with New Apple Music Features, Small iPad Enhancements, and More - MacStories

Xreal’s Air 2 AR glasses ship in November in the US - The Verge

MagicBridge for Apple Keyboards and Mouse from 12 South

Daring Fireball: Apple to Broadcast ‘Scary Fast’ Event Next Monday Night

Upgrade #482: It’s Covered in Soap! - Relay FM

Intel Introduces Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity Standard

Apple Increasing Services Prices in U.S. and Beyond – 512 Pixels

Meet the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini | Apple - YouTube

Rickies.co

Rickies.net

472: It's Fun to Imagine with Stephen Oct 18, 2023

Subtitle: Myke Can't Hold Us Down

After some follow-up, Federico and Stephen discuss the possibility of folding iPads, less expensive Apple headsets and what accessories the company should revisit.

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Titanium (Relay FM Podcastathon Remix) - YouTube

Gui's Mastodon Post

More on ActionBuddy

Federico Viticci: "iOS 17.1 RC is shipping with broken..." - Mastodon

Announcing the Club MacStories Fall Membership Event and Discount - MacStories

Lingon X

Cheaper next-gen Apple Vision headset will likely drop EyeSight feature to save on cost - 9to5Mac

Foldable iPad Now in 'Intensive Development,' Could Be Announced as Soon as Next Year - MacRumors

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Review - The Verge

Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple

Apple Announces Apple Pencil (USB-C), joining the Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Apple Pencil (2nd generation) – 512 Pixels

Apple Announces a New, More Affordable Apple Pencil That's Coming in November - MacStories

iPad (9th generation) vs iPad (10th generation) vs iPad Air (5th generation) - Apple

MagicBridge for Apple Keyboards and Mouse - 12 South

471: Nightcore Titanium Oct 11, 2023

Subtitle: (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC)

It's October, and Myke brings two mysteries to the show to enhance the spooky vibes. In other news, Federico is slipping into the future with the XREAL Air glasses and Stephen is keeping an eye on Spotify.

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Modern Leather Case – Nomad

Podcastathon Transcript

$775,375.54 – 512 Pixels

Spotify preparing to launch ‘Supremium’ tier with new features and higher price, rumours say | The Independent

Spotify is giving paid subscribers 15 hours of audiobook listening per month - The Verge

Nightcore- Beauty And A Beat - YouTube

Webcam Settings on the Mac App Store

The Creativity Enabled by the iPhone 15 Pro's New Cameras and Action Button - MacStories

iPhone appear to turn off for a while overnight? You're not alone - 9to5Mac

mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe - Apple

Apple Wallet app integrates balances and transaction history for Discover US credit cards - 9to5Mac

iOS 17.1 changes iPhone 15 Pro Action Button behaviour – 9to5mac

New Tapback Menu – Federico Viticci – Mastodon

XREAL Air

Rokid Max

470: Senior Vice President of Worldwide Nibbing Oct 04, 2023

Stephen puts his Mac collection on the line for the kids, Myke has things to say about tvOS 17 and Federico asks the guys which Apple executive they would like to take over for... via an unusual method.

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Modern Leather Case – Nomad

MagSafe iPhone Cases – Bullstrap

Federico's Reminders Bug

Halide adds in-app interactions with iPhone 15 Pro Action Button

Apple releases iOS 17.0.3 with fix for iPhone 15 overheating issues - 9to5Mac

iOS 17.1 beta 2 adds new display settings for StandBy, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 17.1 finally lets you pick the album to use for the Photo Shuffle lock screen - 9to5Mac

Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 2 - MacRumors

tvOS 17: The MacStories Review - MacStories

AppStories

TV Remote: Control Your TV From Your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Live Activities - MacStories

Niléane'a Articles on MacStories

Google Pixel 8 launch event: the 7 biggest announcements - The Verge

Google Pixel 8 event in 15 minutes - The Verge - YouTube

Google Pixel 8/8 Pro Impressions: Software Magic! - MKBHD - YouTube

macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Mac Power Users #712: macOS Sonoma - Relay FM

Upgrade #479: The Three Oranges - Relay FM

macOS Sonoma Review: Small moves – Six Colors

469: Stephen... Stephen... Buy Me... Sep 28, 2023

Subtitle: MagSafing the Nightstand

A secret computer was discovered at Stephen's house. Myke is loving the Apple Watch Ultra and Federico is pushing buttons with Shortcuts.

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Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today!

The Domino's Village - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Family Commons - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Stephen's Mac mini Server

OWC Thunderbolt Hub - Add Three More Thunderbolt (USB-C) Ports

OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini with USB-C

Amazon: SAMSUNG 870 EVO 4TB

How to Set up Time Machine Server in macOS Ventura or Later – 512 Pixels

Amazon: SAMSUNG SSD T7

Apple Starts Selling Refurbished 2023 M2 Ultra Mac Pro at a Discount - MacRumors

Apple Now Selling Refurbished 2023 Mac Studio Models - MacRumors

The 2023 Relay FM Podcastathon – 512 Pixels

Stephen's Crowning as Co-Founder Champion

iOS 17.1 beta 1: New Apple Music and AirDrop features, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 17.1 brings Dynamic Island flashlight indicator to iPhone 14 Pro

Federico on 17.1 Changes – Mastodon

Introducing MultiButton: Assign Two Shortcuts to the Same Action Button Press on iPhone 15 Pro - MacStories

Actions on the App Store

Apple’s FineWoven iPhone Cases Just Aren’t That Good – 512 Pixels

Apple's $59 FineWoven Fake Leather iPhone Case Gets Mocked in Product Reviews - Bloomberg

Federico's Stained Case

Upgrade #478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos - Relay FM

Unweaving Apple’s FineWoven Case | iFixit News

468: I Love Clock Sep 19, 2023

Federico's iOS and iPadOS 17 review is out. The guys talk through it this week before Myke puts Stephen on blast for his Mac setup.

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Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today

Relay FM - Twitch

iPhone 15/15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max review roundup and hands-on videos - 9to5Mac

iPhone 15/15 Pro Unboxing and Second Look! - MKBHD - YouTube

Phone 15 Pro & Pro Max: light, camera, action button (and USB-C) - The Verge - YouTube

iPhone 15 Pro Max Review: Camera Testing at Disneyland - TechCrunch - YouTube

Review: iPhone 7 Plus – 512 Pixels

These Are the iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma Features Coming Later This Year - MacStories

Jason gets some troubling news about the MacOS release date – Upgrade on Instagram

iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review - MacStories

My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels

Stephen's Dock

Stephen's Menu Bar

Stephen's Desk

Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM

Overcast for Mac

MarsEdit

Quitter, my first Mac app – Marco.org

Day One

467: The Natural Boys Sep 13, 2023

Myke, Federico and Stephen grade their picks for Apple's Wonderlust event and talk about the iPhone 15 line, the new Apple Watches and more.

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Don't Suck – 512 Pixels

Hands-on Impressions from Apple’s Wonderlust Event – 512 Pixels

Apple's iPhone 15 and 15 Pro Models: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Apple's September 2023 Event: All The Small Things - MacStories

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

iOS 17, macOS Sonoma Both Coming This Month – 512 Pixels

Keynote Rickies, September 2023 – Interactive scorecard – Rickies.co

2023 September Rickies – Rickipedia

Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will support lossless audio with the Vision Pro - The Verge

Apple's 2023 Watch and iPhone Event – AppStories

Mac Power Users #710: Apple's Wonderlust Event - Relay FM

466: The Rickies (September 2023) Sep 06, 2023

Subtitle: I Don’t Like Losing to Math

Apple's "Wonderlust" event is next week, so Federico and Myke have prepared to challenge Stephen, their reigning Keynote Chairman.

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iTunes Movie Trailers Taken Offline – 512 Pixels

Stephen's iTunes Trailers Email from 2019

Desk Tour + The Keyboard That Changed My Mind – Mode Tempo Preview - Myke Hurley - YouTube

Amazon.com: Rode Wireless GO II Wireless Microphone

Building LEGO's NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (Model 42158) - YouTube

Keynote Rickies, September 2023 – Interactive scorecard – Rickies.co

2023 September Rickies – Rickipedia

35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter - Apple

MagSafe Round - PopSocket

Samsung caught faking zoom photos of the Moon - The Verge

Apple to Stop Including EarPods With Every iPhone Sold in France - MacRumors

The Apple Watch Ultra Needs More Band Choices - MacStories

Apple Watch Sport - Aluminium - YouTube

Apple Watch - Steel - YouTube

Apple Watch Edition - Gold - YouTube

The Upgrade September 2023 Event Draft

465: "I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor" Aug 30, 2023

With Apple's September event less than two weeks away, the guys talk about the latest rumors concerning the iPhone 15 line and upcoming Apple Watch models. Also on the docket: Reminders' Today view, Alex Hay's apps and Live Voicemail in iOS 17.

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Original Prusa MK4 3D Printer

Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Combo 3D Printer

PlayStation Portal – PlayStation.Blog

Apple Watch Series 9: Apple Tests 3D Printing in Device Production - Bloomberg

Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Now! 🎈

Myke's Starfield Stream Details

Stephen's MacBook Stream Details

Upgrade #474: I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor - Relay FM

Announcing the Obsidian Field Guide - MacSparky

Obsidian Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides

Welcome to the Obsidian Field Guide Sample Video - Macsparky - YouTube

Toolbox Pro, Logger for Shortcuts, and Nautomate | Snailed It Development Ltd

Another Plea to the Reminders Team, This Time About the Today View – 512 Pixels

This has been filed with Apple as FB13055999.

Apple Announces 'Wonderlust' Event Expected to Feature iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and More - MacRumors

Ungeniused #8: The Principality of Sealand - Relay FM

Here Are All the iPhone 15 Colors We Expect From Apple - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Idle Speculation on the Widely-Assumed Switch to USB-C Ports on the Upcoming iPhones 15

iPhone 15 Pro replacing gold and purple options with gray and blue for titanium finish - 9to5Mac

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro dummy units show off the most boring color options ever - 9to5Mac

Apple to Buy TSMC's Entire Supply of 3nm Chips for 2023 - MacRumors

464: I Got Myself Some Thermal Paste Aug 22, 2023

Myke is outraged about geography. Federico does some troubling math. Then the guys talk about Ticci's recent computing crisis and some upcoming games.

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Apulia (Puglia) - Wikipedia

Elsewhen on the App Store

'iTunes Movie Trailers' app going away after over a decade - 9to5Mac

RIP, iTunes Movies Trailers – 512 Pixels

iTunes Movie Trailers

Federico Viticci: Links in Email - Mastodon

Ticci's Desk

Under Ticci's Desk

Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - Apple

Wave XLR

Audient EVO 4 Audio Interface

RØDE AI-1

Razer Core X

Logitech MX Keys Mini

Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design - MacStories

Surface Pro 9 | Microsoft Surface

Microsoft PowerToys | Microsoft Learn

Power Automate | Microsoft Power Platform

Intel® NUC 13 Pro Kit

Microsoft to sell off Activision cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft in bid for UK approval - The Verge

AYANEO's new 'Pocket S' handheld will feature 'high-performance' Qualcomm chip

Xbox Wireless Controller – Starfield Limited Edition | Xbox

463: GOD SAVE THE KING, BABY Aug 16, 2023

Subtitle: The 2023 Relay FM (Switch On) Co-Founders Q&A

To celebrate Relay FM's 9th birthday, Myke and Stephen host a feelings podcast.

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B-Sides #1: Launch Week Q&A - Relay FM

B-Sides #14: Live #RelayBirthday Q&A - Relay FM

Connected #53: Go Down the Pole and Run to the Fire - Relay FM

Connected #104: Our Anniversary Birthday - Relay FM

Relay FM Q&A 2017 - YouTube

Connected #205: I Would Suffer Some Injury For Podcasting - Relay FM

Connected #256: Switch On - Relay FM

Departures #3: 2020 Q&A and Podcastathon Announcement - Relay FM

Departures #5: 2021 Q&A: Relay FM Turns 7 - Relay FM

Relay FM Family Feud - 5th Anniversary Show - YouTube

Analog(ue) #9: My Shoes Are A Bit Dusty - Relay FM

I’m Going Independent – 512 Pixels

People - Relay FM

B-Sides #43: Stephen has a Lime - Relay FM

462: GET, OPEN, UPDATE Aug 09, 2023

Stephen and Myke talk about brown technology, review Casey's new app Callsheet and more before Stephen audits Myke's Mac setups.

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Quinn's Brown Zune

Brown Zune Press Images

Zune HD - Wikipedia

Flashback #2: The Microsoft Zune - Relay FM

Timery going HARD on Widgets

Bathroom Really New Windows Phone 7 Official Ad - YouTube

Microsoft settles Windows Phone bathroom ad dispute - Puget Sound Business Journal

Palm Pre Commercial - Go With The Flow - YouTube

Air Horn Shortcut

Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew on the App Store

Announcing Callsheet — Liss is More

Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 5 - MacRumors

Apple Made a Huge Change to the App Store With a Three-Letter Word | Time

OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock

Myke's Menu Bar

Stephen's Menu Bar

Moom

Karabiner Elements

CleanMyMac X

Setapp

Raycast

Hand Mirror

PopClip

Elsewhen

Myke's Dock

Stephen's Dock

Reeder 5

Mimestream

Spark Mail

Rogue Amoeba

Piezo

461: Strong Neck Era Aug 02, 2023

Can Myke, Federico and Stephen tell themselves apart from ChatGPT? How are iOS 17 widgets stacking up? What could the next iPad mini look like? These questions and more and answered this week.

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Exclusive: the Sonos Move 2 is coming in September with stereo sound and 24-hour battery life - The Verge

Apple Music takes flight on American Airlines - Apple

Apple TV+ Shows Now Available to Watch on Air Canada Flights - MacRumors

Helmet Counter Weight

Ungeniused #141: The Spaghetti-Tree Hoax - Relay FM

Joe Hribar: "Super excited about interactive widgets in iOS 17!" - Mastodon

Launcher iOS 16 - Apps on Google Play

Launcher for iOS from Cromulent Labs

Tally • Quick Counter on the App Store

iPad Mini 7 Could Be Coming Later This Year - MacRumors

Amazon: iPad Neck Holder

"Free your Hands!"

The downfall of Brydge: Ceasing operations, unpaid staff, more – 9to5mac

460: Never Skip Neck Day Jul 26, 2023

After handling some feedback about leather and batteries, Stephen, Myke and Federico consider applying for a Vision Pro Developer Kit, talk about the Beats Studio Pro and try to understand what's happening at Twitter. Errrr, X.

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Storms and wildfires kill seven in Italy as extreme weather continues | Italy | The Guardian

Life is Good®

Amazon.com: Made For Amazon, Battery Base in White, for Echo (4th generation)

Dan Seifert's dbrand Skin

Echo Pop

Amazon.com: Echo Frames

Amazon Echo Devices

Podcastathon Co-Founder Trivia Questions

Federico Viticci "New icons in the Messages app" - Mastodon

Federico Viticci: "Favicons in Safari for iPad." - Mastodon

Federico Viticci: "The Shortcuts widget is finally showing up for me in iPadOS 17" - Mastodon

Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels

Work with Apple - visionOS - Apple Developer

James Thomson: The Vision Pro Developer Kit Terms - Mastodon

Daring Fireball: Linda Yaccarino on X

Twitter is being rebranded as X - The Verge

The entire story of Twitter under Elon Musk - The Verge

Twitter tells brands to buy more ads or risk losing their verification - The Verge

Twitter, now X, took over the @x handle without warning or compensating its owner | TechCrunch

The Truth about the New Beats by Dre! - MKBHD - YouTube

459: A Train You're Never Getting Off Jul 19, 2023

Stephen is facing several dilemmas in his computing life, Myke insists that map size is related to the interestingness of a city and Federico has a HomePod mini just for himself.

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The true potential of Lil' Widgy

Ridiculous Fishing EX on the App Store

WWDC 2023: Apple Design Awards: The AppStories Interviews

The Case for Videogame and App Preservation - MacStories

Meta confirms it is blocking EU-based users from accessing Threads via VPN | TechCrunch

@threadsapp • ICYMI: We’re working toward making Threads compatible with ActivityPub

Introducing Threads, an App for Sharing with Text built by Instagram | Instagram for Creators

Review: Beats Studio Pro are here, and they make AirPods Max impossible to recommend (for now) - 9to5Mac

Beats By Dr. Dre Beats Studio Pro - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-The-Ear Headphones - Sandstone - Big Apple Buddy

Federico Viticci: "This is what Peak Portability Looks Like"

AppStories+

Amazon.com: PlusAcc for HomePod Mini Battery Base

Amazon.com: Madatop Stand for Homepod Mini

Welcome to the Wild World of HomePod mini Stands – 512 Pixels

Relay FM (@_relayfm) • Instagram

iOS 17: How to download and use offline maps with Apple Maps - 9to5Mac

People Have Begun to Love Apple’s Most Hated Product - WSJ

Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - Anker

An In-Depth Look at StandBy and the StandBy Chargers We Recommend - MacStories

iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max 2022 Leather Skin Decal - Etsy

Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Magnetic Phone Accessories | MagBak

458: A High Speed Train Goes Past Jul 13, 2023

The public betas are out, and the guys have spent some time with macOS Sonoma, iOS and iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10. This week, they share their impressions and then have a conversation about Threads.

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2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

The campaign closes on July 14 at 10:44 AM Eastern!

Stephen's Train Videos

New Emojis in 2023-2024 – Emojipedia

Apple updates Shazam with song recognition in TikTok and YouTube - 9to5Mac

iOS and iPadOS 17 After One Month: It's All About Widgets, Apps, and Stage Manager - MacStories

macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Preview - MacStories

watchOS 10: The MacStories Preview - MacStories

First Look: 2023 Public Beta platform features – Six Colors

First Look: iPadOS 17 Public Beta – Six Colors

First Look: iOS 17 Public Beta – Six Colors

First Look: macOS Sonoma Public Beta – Six Colors

Stephen Hackett (@ismh86) on Threads

Myke Hurley (@imyke) on Threads

Federico Viticci (@viticci) on Threads

Threader, a Shortcut to Open Threads Profiles from Mastodon and Twitter Directly in the Threads App - MacStories

On the Value of Threads' Social Graph - MacStories

457: Ricky Connectedson Jul 05, 2023

As we all inch toward a USB-C future, Stephen takes time to look back, quizzing Federico and Myke on 12 terms Apple has trademarked.

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Use Visual Look Up to identify objects in your photos on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

Gurman: Apple to Release USB-C AirPods Pro Case, Likely Alongside iPhone 15 Launch - MacRumors

Apple releases iOS 17 beta 3 – 9to5mac

AirPods Pro 2 Gaining 'Adaptive Audio' Feature That Dynamically Adjusts to Your Environment - MacRumors

These Stickers Are Very Good – 512 Pixels

"Life is so precious:" Doncaster singer Yungblud's tribute after death of music guru grandad | Doncaster Free Press

2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

Piper

Apple Cafes – 512 Pixels

The Mystery of the First Email Sent from Space – 512 Pixels

YouTube Studio Tour - My Smart Home Office! - Shane Whatley - YouTube

MagEZ Case Pro for iPad Pro 2022/2021 – PITAKA

MagEZ Stand for Tablets - PITAKA

Legal - Trademark List - Apple

Modbook - Wikipedia

456: The Dice Are Coming at You Jun 28, 2023

Federico, Stephen and Myke are joined by James Thomson to talk about the visionOS SDK and what apps may be like when the platform launches early next year. Other topics include laundry symbols, the return of Ridiculous Fishing and more.

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2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

Previous Digital Calendars and Wallpapers - ismh on Gumroad

GitHub - JamBlumberg/Rickies3D: Test visionOS app

Did Elon Musk’s mom really get the cage match with Mark Zuckerberg cancelled? - SBNation.com

sweet baby rays - YouTube

Mark Zuckerberg Vows to Only Eat Meat that He Has Killed Himself | Reuters

Apple Arcade gets Slay the Spire, Stardew Valley, Ridiculous Fishing EX - Polygon

Broadcasts brings SharePlay to internet radio streaming - 9to5Mac

Enjoy content together live using SharePlay on iPhone – Apple Support

Steve Troughton-Smith: Listening to the Relay FM Livestream - Mastodon

CarPlay in iOS 17: Apple Music SharePlay, design updates, new wallpaper - 9to5Mac

Federico Viticci: "iOS 17's Photos app can now identify and explain laundry symbols in pictures" - MacStories on Mastodon

James Thomson (@jamesthomson@mastodon.social) - Mastodon

TLA Systems

PCalc

Dice by PCalc

Developers' Early Experiments with visionOS - MacStories

visionOS - Apple Developer

Simon B. Støvring: "Yes, I did file feedback. “Please straighten the wrinkle in the carpet in my Living Room scene in the Vision Pro simulator" - Mastodon

455: I’ve Been Banned from Aroma360 Jun 21, 2023

Subtitle: Welcome to the Six Colors Podcast

After some Smell Talk and celebrating the return of the Genius Bar, Myke, Federico and Stephen celebrate ten years of podcasting together by revisiting some of their favorite Apple stories from the last decade.

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Exploring an eWorld Promotional Mailer – 512 Pixels

The Prompt #56: Stephen for Calendars - Relay FM

The Simpsons Predictions: 30 Times the Fox Show Forecasted the Future – The Hollywood Reporter

Exploring an eWorld Promotional Mailer – 512 Pixels

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 379, With Christian Selig

Apple's Beats Studio Pro Headphones Listed in FCC Database Ahead of Launch - MacRumors

Carl Pei teases a see-through USB-C cable for the Nothing Phone 2. - The Verge

ScentAir Business Solutions

EcoScent Ceres

Aroma360

Aroma Designers

The Magic Scent

Apple Unveils new Tysons Corner Store – 512 Pixels

The details of Apple Tysons Corner - by Michael Steeber

Apple Battersea opens - by Michael Steeber - Tabletops

A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories

Faking 'Clamshell Mode' with External Displays in iPadOS 17 - MacStories

Clamshell mode for iPad Pro is here, Sort of - 9to5Mac

Introducing Evernote Peek: An App that Helps you Study with Apple's Smart Cover - MacStories

Evernote Peek: The First Smart Cover App That Could Make You Smarter | TechCrunch

Stephen on 10 years

Federico on 10 years

Myke on 10 years

A Brief History of The Prompt and Connected - MacStories

iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories

Connected #65: The iPad Pro Review - Relay FM

Highlights from Apple’s keynote event - Apple

The future is here: iPhone X - Apple

Apple Previews iOS 9 - Apple

iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad - MacStories

iPad Air 2 Review: Why the iPad Became My Main Computer - MacStories

The iOS 6 Trilemma - MacStories

Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple

Apple to Acquire Beats Music & Beats Electronics - Apple

Spotify’s long-anticipated HiFi tier might require a more expensive subscription - The Verge

Apple Unveils iOS 7 - Apple

WWDC 2013 Intro Video - YouTube

Apple Acquires Workflow - MacStories

Apple's next major Mac revealed: the radically new 12-inch MacBook Air - 9to5Mac

Tim Cook Gets Connected

454: Pipe It In Jun 14, 2023

Stephen breaks some shocking news on the show. Federico had feelings about the Apple Vision Pro. Myke messed up the points. All of this and then a Round Robin of some smaller announcements from WWDC.

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Upgrade #463: Respect the Tripod - Relay FM

The Vibe is Good – 512 Pixels

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Ceej Rowland (@ceejrowland) | Instagram

Apollo To Shut Down June 30th, Leading Many of the Largest Subreddits to Stage a Blackout - MacStories

It’s not just Apollo: other Reddit apps are shutting down, too - The Verge

Reddit doubles down - by Casey Newton - Platformer

Reddark

Reddit protest updates: all the news about the API changes infuriating Redditors - The Verge

On The Vergecast: the war for Reddit, the future of Twitter, and the new MacBook Air. - The Verge

Apollo Subreddit

Apple Vision Pro: A Watershed Moment for Personal Computing - MacStories

Apple’s Original Vision Products Were a Line of CRTs – 512 Pixels

Cortex #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future - Relay FM

A Developer's View of Vision Pro - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

tvOS 17 adds native VPN support for the first time on Apple TV – 9to5mac

Apple's Notes App Now Lets You Create Links Between Notes - MacRumors

How to use Check In on iOS 17: Stay safe, track your friends, get peace of mind | iMore

iOS 17 - What’s new for Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for Creators

iOS 17 DockKit API integrates camera apps with motorized stands – 9to5mac

With iPadOS 17, Stage Manager Is (Finally) Moving in the Right Direction - MacStories

PSA: Disabling iCloud Drive in iOS 17 No Longer Turns Off Third-Party App CloudKit Syncing - MacRumors

Apple’s Siri will soon handle multiple smart home commands - The Verge

iOS 17 Will Finally Improve Your iPhone's Autocorrect - MacRumors

453: By the Meat of Your Teeth Jun 07, 2023

For the first time in four years, Federico, Myke and Stephen are together and in person to record an episode of The World's Greatest Podcast. This week, they judge their picks for WWDC23 — and one from the past.

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Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2023 – Rickies.co

2023 Rickies – Rickipedia.net

452: The Rickies (WWDC 2023) May 31, 2023

Subtitle: Good Morning... We Have One More Thing

WWDC23 is just a few days away, so Myke, Federico and Stephen have made their predictions for what Apple will — and won't — announce.

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Snap 3 Pro – Ohsnap

Announcement: MacStories' WWDC 2023 Coverage - MacStories

On Old Apple Jackets – 512 Pixels

Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2023

Rickipedia — 2023 WWDC Rickies

The Key Apple Executives Behind the Mixed-Reality Headset Coming at WWDC - Bloomberg

Listen Live - Relay FM

451: A Bath in the Genius Tub May 24, 2023

An old problem is back, Myke found an unusual way to fix his Apple Watch, Federico is dazzled by magnets and Stephen feels weird about some apps.

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Apple Watch display affected by green/gray display tint bug after updating to watchOS 9.5 - 9to5Mac

iOS 13.6.1 Released, Fixing Green Tint on Some Devices – 512 Pixels

Cortex #141: State of the Hardware 2023 - Relay FM

Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site

Chipolo CARD Spot - Chipolo

Field Notes

Uni Jetstream Sport Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Blue Ink | JetPens

Draplin Design Co.: DDC Merchmas, 12/6: TJBxDDC Folsom Knife Stash!

Hawanik, Portafoglio – Amazon

MagBak

2-Pack MagSticks - MagBak

MagBak RimCase for Tesla Model 3 & Y (4 Pack) – MagBak

MagBak Halo - Phone Sanitizer

Federico's Vibe Check

Stephen's Mac mini Dream

Apple invites VR headset experts to WWDC 2023 keynote - 9to5Mac

Hands on with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad – Six Colors

MacStories Hands-On: Podcast Editing with Logic Pro for iPad - MacStories

Jason and John debating Logic on iPad - Mastodon

First Impressions: Final Cut Pro for iPad - MacStories

Final Cut Pro for iPad: Guide & Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

Final Cut Pro for iPad review: still rendering - The Verge - YouTube

The Prompt #1: You’re Thinking of Pitchforks - Relay FM

450: The Bluetooth Nature of it All May 17, 2023

The One True John joins Federico and Stephen to discuss the winners of Automation April, Apple's recent run of press releases, Stage Manager on the Mac and using iMessage on Windows.

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Beats Studio Buds Plus review: it’s cool to be clear - The Verge

Introducing the 2023 Automation April Shortcuts Contest Winners - MacStories

Our watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 Wishes - AppStories

Apple launches new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music - Apple

Apple Adds Live Music Features to Maps and Music - MacStories

Bandsintown

setlist.fm - the setlist wiki

Ticketmaster, Taylor Swift, and antitrust – explained - The Verge

Apple shares WWDC 2023 schedule ahead of event at Apple Park - 9to5Mac

Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Features Coming to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Later This Year - MacStories

Apple previews new accessibility features, including AI-generated voice clone – Six Colors

ElevenLabs - Prime AI Text to Speech | Voice Cloning

Magnet – Window manager for Mac

Apps – Marco.org

Windows 11 users can now link their iPhones and use iMessage from a PC - The Verge

Using 'Phone Link' Between iOS and Windows for iPhone Notifications and iMessage - MacStories

449: Optimize the Content Factory Inside of You May 10, 2023

Apple has announced Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for the iPad, and the guys have some thoughts. Also on the docket: laptop stands, Apple Watch hardware and a letter from the P.O. Box.

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BookArc - Twelve South

HiRise - Twelve South

Soundance Laptop Stand – Amazon

HiRise Pro for MacBook - Twelve South

Apple Watch Pride Edition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community - Apple

Apple Pride 2023 official animated wallpaper for iPhone - YouTube

Apple Confirms iOS 16.5 Will Be Released Next Week With These New Features - MacRumors

Apple Watch Series 9 to Feature Updated Processor Based on A15 Chip - MacRumors

watchOS 10 set to include revamped design focused on widgets - 9to5Mac

Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad - Apple

Final Cut Pro for iPad - Apple

Logic Pro for iPad - Apple

Apple Announces Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad – 512 Pixels

Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro Are Coming to the iPad on May 23rd - MacStories

Ferrite Recording Studio

Final Cut and Logic arrive on iPad: Questions and (some) answers – Six Colors

Final Cut Pro on iPad! - iJustine - YouTube

448: I'm in Figma May 03, 2023

This week on the show, Stephen discovers wireless CarPlay, Myke shares some cool Mac apps and Federico makes a confession about his iPad usage. Then, the guys regroup on the topic of Mastodon.

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Stephen Hackett | The Relay FM Wiki | Fandom

ChatGPT returns to Italy after ban - The Verge

CleanShot X

TextSniper

TRex

Swish

Shortcat

Rocket

Soulver

rcmd

DockMate

MediaMate

Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design - MacStories

Shortcat: Spotlight For The User Interface - MacStories

The 2023 Toyota Tundra

CarPlay’s UI Needs a Revisit in the Age of Large Screens – 512 Pixels

Apple CarPlay is expanding with new features that can integrate deeper into the car - The Verge

Ivory for iOS

Mona: A Unique Mix of Customization Options and Features You Won't Find in Any Other Mastodon App - MacStories

A new onboarding experience on Mastodon - Mastodon Blog

Mastodon is making it easier to create an account - The Verge

How Bluesky should capitalize on its viral success - The Verge

447: Mr. Flip Flop Apr 26, 2023

Stephen explains his recent truck accident and absence from the podcast, Myke has a bunch of app suggestions for Federico and they all have questions about Tim Cook's Apple Watch usage.

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The Pixel Tablet has been captured on video at a special Google event - The Verge

Connected #246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash - Relay FM

iPhone 15 Pro Still Expected to Feature 'Action' Button Instead of Mute Switch - MacRumors

Lasso

AltTab

PastePal

Hookmark

Dropover

QBlocker

Mission Control Plus

Yoink

TextSniper

Latest

Magnet

Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident - Apple Support

Stephen's Wrecked Truck

Car Safety Hammer – Amazon

Download the Apple Watch face Tim Cook uses | Cult of Mac

Vidit Bhargava: "I got to demo LookUp to Tim. " - Mastodon

Here’s a first look at the 2023 Apple Watch Pride face and band - 9to5mac

“Accessibility Sprinkles” graphic tee, pullover crewneck, pullover hoodie, tank, and onesie by Parallel. | Cotton Bureau

Beats Studio Buds+ Launching in May With New Transparent Design Option, Improved Noise Cancellation, and More - MacRumors

The Everything Headset – 512 Pixels

446: Oooh Draaamaa! Apr 19, 2023

Federico needs some app suggestions, do you have them? Myke has some Getty-related follow up. They also discuss what Apple's suite of VR apps could look like.

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The Mercedes Brochure

20 Steve Jobs 2004 Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images

The Very Famous Photo

Steve on the Phone

Tim and Connected - Photo 1

Tim and Connected - Photo 2

Daring Fireball: Print Editions of 'Make Something Wonderful' for Sale on eBay

iPhone Lock Screen Widget: Open Spotify Faster - The Spotify Community

Apple Supposedly Considering Interactive Widgets for iOS 17 - MacRumors

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "@MacRumors @rsgnl Many of the details I’ve seen from this account are not true" / Twitter

Chance Miller: "Tim Cook reacting to someone who brought a Macintosh SE to the opening of the Apple BKC store in Mumbai today." - Mastodon

Apple BKC in Mumbai opens for customers this Tuesday - Apple

Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets Brand Loyalist Sajid | India's First Apple Store | Digital | CNBC-TV18 - YouTube

Raycast

BetterTouchTool

NepTunes

AltTab

Lasso

Moom

Almighty

Hand Mirror, for Mac

PopClip Extensions

Leak: Google will announce the Pixel Fold at I/O and beat Samsung on battery - The Verge

Google Pixel Fold rumored release date, price, specs and more | Tom's Guide

Apple VR Headset to Run iPad, Sports Apps and Eye Scanning Feature at WWDC 2023 - Bloomberg

Apple’s VR headset might run tweaked versions of iPad apps - The Verge

Connected #440: Indie Straps - Relay FM

Cortex #140: Cortex: In the Metaverse - Relay FM

Upgrade #451: I've Come Around to Reality - Relay FM

445: Do You Have a Trumpet on the Floor? Apr 12, 2023

Stephen, Myke and Federico discuss the success of S-GPT, the future of Apple's display business and the next iPhone's buttons. They also roast Steve Jobs' office.

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This ChatGPT Shortcut for iPhone is INSANE! (here's how to use it) - Brandon Butch - YouTube

You can now get ChatGPT on your iPhone through this hidden shortcut — here’s how | Tom's Guide

YouTube Premium to Offer SharePlay and Enhanced 1080p Video on iPhone - MacRumors

Connected #390: The Permanence of Objects - Relay FM

Production on 15-Inch MacBook Air Components Underway, WWDC Launch Looking Likely - MacRumors

Do 'The Passionate Ones' Know Myke? – Google Form

A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels

ConnBull USB-C Switch 2 in 1 – Amazon

BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand

Microsoft Audio Dock

Job Office – Image 1

Job Office – Image 2

Small Fry: A Memoir: Lisa Brennan-Jobs

This shortcut brings deep ChatGPT integration to native iOS features and apps

Enter Your Shortcuts in the 2023 Automation April Shortcuts Contest - MacStories

Apple's Rumored 27-Inch Display With ProMotion No Longer Planned 'For Now' - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple 27-Inch Mini-LED External Display Still Planned, Mass Production Slated for 2024 to 2025 - MacRumors

444: The World's Biggest AI Onion Apr 05, 2023

Federico has released S-GPT, a Shortcut that brings the power of ChatGPT down to your devices and data. Myke and Stephen talk to him about the project and what's next in Automation April after dealing with some confusing follow-up.

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“A Gift to the Zelda Community” with Javed Sterritt – Max Frequency

iPhone 15 Pro Solid-State Button Sensitivity Can Be Customized to Cater for Cases and Gloves - MacRumors

'Do 'The Passionate Ones' Know Myke?' (Google Form)

Enter Your Shortcuts in the 2023 Automation April Shortcuts Contest - MacStories

Introducing S-GPT, A Shortcut to Connect OpenAI's ChatGPT with Native Features of Apple's Operating Systems - MacStories

Italy’s privacy watchdog bans ChatGPT over data breach concerns | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardian

How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant Lost the AI Race - The New York Times

The swagged-out pope is an AI fake — and an early glimpse of a new reality - The Verge

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Apps with 'The Sentence'

Apple Knowledge Navigator Video (1987) - YouTube

Automation April on Mastodon

Automation April Shortcuts Contest

443: You Don’t Deserve Me at 3x Mar 29, 2023

Subtitle: Cosplaying as Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs

WWDC 2023 was announced about 60 seconds after the guys started recording. After booking their travel, Myke, Federico and Stephen regroup to discuss a possible iPhone Action Button, how people use Shazam, iOS 16.4 and more. They also pause to honor the work of Alex Hay.

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The Incorrect Question

Nokia 8110 4G mobile

Nokia 8110 - Wikipedia

iPhone 15 Pro Rumored to Feature Multi-Use Action Button Instead of Mute Switch - MacRumors

iPhone 15 Pro Low-Energy Chip to Allow Solid-State Buttons to Work When Device is Off or Out of Battery - MacRumors

The Apple Watch Ultra's Action button is a perfect fit for the iPhone 15 Pro | Macworld

Stephen's Infinity VNC

Apple Music Classical to Launch on March 28th - MacStories

Apple Music Classical (Mostly) Plays the Right Chords - TidBITS

Remembering Alex Hay, the Maker of Toolbox Pro, During Automation April - MacStories

Automators #42: Toolbox Pro with Alex Hay - Relay FM

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 16.4 with New Emoji, Notifications for Web Apps on the Home Screen, Voice Isolation for Cellular Calls, New Shortcuts Actions, and More - MacStories

Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.3 With New Emoji, Bug Fixes and More - MacRumors

Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update - MacRumors

What’s new in Shortcuts - Apple Support

Alerty

Can Mastodon seize the moment from Twitter? - The Verge

iOS 16.5 beta brings 'My Sports' tab to Apple News – 9to5mac

Concept imagines a dedicated Apple Sports app - 9to5mac

442: They Want Azimuth Mar 22, 2023

Subtitle: I Have a Joke to Make and You're Ruining My Timing

Myke makes a very important correction and deeply regrets his previous error. Federico pits cubes against triangles and Clippy has been reborn as Microsoft 365 Copilot. Lastly, Stephen starts his search for an heir.

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Bananaphone - Wikipedia

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 to Developers [Update: Public RC Available] - MacRumors

Azimuth - Wikipedia

iOS 16.4 Adds Voice Isolation for Cellular Phone Calls - MacRumors

Macchina di Santa Rosa - Wikipedia

Stephen's Gumroad Store

Anker 15W MagSafe charger launches with triangular design - 9to5Toys

Belkin’s smart home brand Wemo is backing away from Matter - The Verge

Coming Soon: The Second Annual Automation April Community Event Featuring Shortcuts, Interviews, Discord Workshops, and a Shortcut Contest - MacStories

iPhone 15 Pro rumored to have new unified volume buttons – 9to5mac

iPhone 15 Pro Leak Reveals Unified Volume Button and Mute Button - MacRumors

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work - The Official Microsoft Blog

Microsoft announces Copilot: the AI-powered future of Office documents - The Verge

Microsoft’s new Copilot will change Office documents forever - The Verge

You can now try Microsoft Loop, a Notion competitor with futuristic Office documents - The Verge

Apple to Use Intel Microprocessors Beginning in 2006 - Apple

Chip Story: The Intel Mac FAQ, 2006 edition | Macworld

To BYODKM, or not to BYODKM | Engadget

Apple Launches New iPad - Apple

Apple Introduces iPad mini - Apple

The 4th-gen iPad's announcement was basically a footnote to the iPad mini's.

Apple Sells Three Million iPads in Three Days - Apple

Apple Macintosh Performa Specs - EveryMac.com

Macintosh IIfx - Wikipedia

$10,969 in 1990 → 2023 | Inflation Calculator

apple-history.com / MacBook Air

MacBook Air (M2, 2022) - Technical Specifications

Newton MessagePad OMP & 100 Specs

Apple Puts Power Mac G4 Cube on Ice - Apple

20 Macs for 2020 #13: Power Mac G4 Cube (#8) - Relay FM

iPhone - Wikipedia

441: You, John and My Wife Mar 15, 2023

Spotify is getting weird, Apple is getting wise to long thighs and The Quizzies are back!

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Connected: "Apple is in on the long thigh.…" - Mastodon

iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Plus | Hello Yellow | Apple - YouTube

Use AssistiveTouch on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Giles Martin and Sonos CEO Patrick Spence believe this is the moment for spatial audio - The Verge

Qobuz

Apple Music Classical will start streaming on March 28th - The Verge

Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic - Apple

Spotify’s new design turns your music and podcasts into a TikTok feed - The Verge

Using Apple Shortcuts - Things Support

Disney x Gucci Mickey Mouse Grip Watch Info | Hypebeast

The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels

440: Indie Straps Mar 08, 2023

Apple announces a new iPhone (colour), Google announces details for I/O, Federico has thoughts on all VR headsets, and Myke checks a vibe.

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Come Visit the Rogue Amoeba Historic Screenshot Archive

iOS 16.4 lets users sign in with different Apple ID to download beta – 9to5mac

Apple Frames 3.1.1 with Support for Passthrough Mode - MacStories

One of macOS’s hidden gems of automation - Matt Bircher - A Better Computer - YouTube

The Browser Company: Our biggest bet yet - YouTube

Swift.org - Introducing Swift on Windows

Apple Announces Yellow iPhone 14 and 14 Plus Along with New Case Colors - MacStories

BasicAppleGuy: "The yellow iPhone we got vs. The iPhone I wanted" - Mastodon

Apple Releases Over 20 New Apple Watch Bands and AirTag Accessories, Including New Hermès 'Casaque' Line - MacRumors

Google I/O 2023 will be on May 10th - The Verge

PlayStation VR2

Meta Quest 2

Quest 2 Elite Strap

Immersed

Upgrade #448: I'm Choosing Optimism - Relay FM

439: People Like You are Killing Blogs Mar 01, 2023

Federico has launched Apple Frames 3.1, Myke is worried about a secret plan set in motion by Stephen and Bing has thoughts on Apple's Books app.

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Hawanik Wallet – Amazon Italy

Transform your Apple Watch 8 into an Apple Watch Ultra with this sneaky $13 snap-on cover - Yanko Design

Federico's new Watch Face

MacStories Weekly: Issue 357

HomeRun

Apple Frames 3.1: Extending Screenshot Automation with the New Apple Frames API - MacStories

Baby Groot - 3D Printing Time Lapse - YouTube

Westworld - Ghost in the Shell Tribute - Making of a Host - YouTube

Apple Frames 3.1: Extending Screenshot Automation with the New Apple Frames API - MacStories

Apple boosts trade-in values for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch - 9to5Mac

Uber app update has new suggestions and support for iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island - The Verge

Pedometer++

Timery

Citymapper

Fantastical

CARROT Weather

Sports Alerts

Sports Alerts Brings Scores to Dynamic Island and Live Activities – 512 Pixels

Box Box Club

Everything New in iOS 16.4 Beta 2: Apple Books Changes, Apple Music Classical Mentions, Apple Pay in South Korea and More - MacRumors

Apple’s taken the joy out of its Books app with iOS 16 - The Verge

Apple Now Testing iOS 16.5 Internally as One of Final Updates Before iOS 17 - MacRumors

438: The Jeremies (February 2023) Feb 22, 2023

Subtitle: A Hand Doesn’t Face

New emoji are coming with iOS 16.4, so it's time for Federico to guess their names.

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Lyd - Watch Remote for Sonos in de App Store

Sonos quietly raises Beam and Sub prices by $50 - The Verge

JD's Thigh

Anonymous New Zealander's Thigh

Nate's Thigh

Ken's Thigh

Will's Thigh

Upgrade #447: I've Got a Lot of Code in the Catalogue - Relay FM

First Look: New Emojis in iOS 16.4 – Emojipedia

Emoji Version 15.0 List – Emojipedia

The 'Incriminating' Mastodon Post

Results of previous iterations of 'The Jeremies'

iOS and iPadOS 16.4 Betas Are Out with New Emoji, Loads of Safari Updates, Apple Podcasts Enhancements, Shortcuts Actions, and More - MacStories

437: Mr. Nice Wrist Guy Feb 15, 2023

This week, the guys roast each other's Apple Watches and things get weird.

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Connected (@connected@relayfm.social) - Mastodon

Signe gradient floor and table lamp | Philips Hue US

Apple issues firmware update for MagSafe 3 charging cable | AppleInsider

An Ice Letter by k9play - Thingiverse

Dillon's Long Thigh - Imgur

Our Apple Watches

Stephen Hackett: "r u ok, apple watch " - eworld.social

HomeRun 2 for HomeKit on the App Store

I am Tiger Woods - YouTube

436: Satya Nadella, He's a Stone-Cold Killa Feb 08, 2023

While Federico is off wrangling Ethernet cables, Stephen and Myke explain their usage of Mastodon before talking about AI, firmware and Apple's 2022.

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An Ice Letter

Stephen Hackett (@ismh@eworld.social) - eworld.social

eWorld - Wikipedia

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Masto.host - Fully Managed Mastodon Hosting

How to Migrate from One Mastodon Server to Another - All Things How

Ungeniused #165: Scrub Daddy - Relay FM

Apple Considering Dropping Requirement for iPhone Web Browsers to Use WebKit - MacRumors

Will Apple Allow Users to Install Third-Party App Stores, Sideload in Europe? - Bloomberg

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains how Bing with AI is better than Google - The Verge

How to Use Bing AI Chat Mode for Better Search Results! - iJustine on YouTube

Google AI updates: Bard and new AI features in Search

Apple Releases New MagSafe Duo Firmware - MacRumors

How to Check Your Apple MagSafe Charger's Firmware - MacRumors

Panic Blog » The Lightning Digital AV Adapter Surprise

Apple in 2022: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors

My Full Answers to the 2022 Six Colors Apple Report Card – 512 Pixels

Six Colors' 'Apple in 2022' Report Card - MacStories

435: I'm So Fedi Sorry Feb 01, 2023

Stephen talks a bit about what has been going on in Memphis, Federico gets folded up over rumors and Myke has a surprise.

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Video Captures Brutal Beating of Tyre Nichols - The New York Times

Killing of Tyre Nichols revives calls for police reform in Congress - Vox

Connected (@connectedfm@mastodon.social) - Mastodon

See lyrics in Apple Music on your Mac - Apple Support

HomePod Review - MacRumors

HomePod 2 ring stain: What you should know - 9to5Mac

Kuo: Apple to Release Foldable iPad With Carbon Fiber Kickstand in 2024 - MacRumors

Rumors: Foldable iPad in 2024 dismissed, Apple developing 21-inch 'foldable notebook'

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED review: the best foldable yet - The Verge

Lenovo promises it learned from the mistakes of the ThinkPad X1 Fold - The Verge

434: You Won't Believe This New Scam Jan 25, 2023

Stephen reads some poetry, some Macs got reviewed and Federico makes a confession about his computing life.

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M2 Pro Mac Mini Review: Game Changer! - YouTube

M2 Max MacBook Pro Review: Back to Bumps! - YouTube

M2 Mac mini Review: Whatever you want it to be – Six Colors

2023 MacBook Pro Review: More of the same, in a good way – Six Colors

2023 MacBook Pro has slower 512GB SSD than the M1 - 9to5Mac

It Was Always Going to Be This Way – 512 Pixels

What’s Left in the Apple Silicon Transition – 512 Pixels

About Security Keys for Apple ID - Apple Support

Apple Releases HomePod 16.3 Software With Humidity and Temperature Sensing, Find My Improvements, Audio Tuning, and More - MacRumors

About Software Updates for HomePod - Apple Support

How to update HomePod after you have enabled Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support

Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM

Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots Reborn - MacStories

Ivory for iOS

The End of an Era – 512 Pixels

Manton Reece - Ivory and Micro.blog, not yet

Apple (AAPL) Is Working on Adding Touch Screens to Macs in Major Turnabout - Bloomberg

Apple Reportedly Working on Touchscreen Macs, Including MacBook Pro - MacRumors

Microsoft Surface Studio 2+

433: The Best Alarm is the Alarm Jan 18, 2023

The guys cover Apple's new Macs and the new HomePod before pouring one out for third-party Twitter clients.

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Quizzipedia — quintessential quizzy questions, quantified

Backup and Restore · homebridge/homebridge Wiki · GitHub

Meet the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini | Apple - YouTube

Apple unveils MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max - Apple

Apple Announces Updates to MacBook Pro, Mac mini – 512 Pixels

Apple Updates the MacBook Pro and Mac mini with New Chipsets and Other Features - MacStories

Daring Fireball: Apple Announces M2 Pro and M2 Max-Powered MacBook Pros and Mac Minis

Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows - Apple

5 Things to Know About the New MacBook Pros - MacRumors

HDHomeRun

The Mac Pro is now Apple’s last machine with an Intel chip - The Verge

Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence - Apple

Apple Announces Second-Generation HomePod - MacStories

Apple Announces Second-Generation HomePod – 512 Pixels

HomePod mini software update adding these new features

HomePod software update adds Siri features, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 16.3 brings iCloud Advanced Data Protection feature to all users worldwide

Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV or iPad as a home hub – Apple Support (UK)

Upgrade #442: Zombie Arms and Toaster Fridge - Relay FM

Twitter Intentionally Ends Third-Party App Developer Access to Its APIs - MacStories

Twitter Confirms Third-Party Apps Like Tweetbot Were Intentionally Blocked - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Twitter Clients Are a UI Design Playground

Introducing Tweetbot Twitter app - YouTube

The Sh*t Show • furbo.org

432: Spaghetti Features Jan 11, 2023

It's a new year, and the guys have come prepared with resolutions, themes and more to kick off 2023.

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Introducing Apple Business Connect - Apple

Using Loopback to Play Audio Through a Pair of Studio Displays – 512 Pixels

relayshows/RELAY FM.md at master · rjames86/relayshows

Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM

Connected #90: A Set of Unlucky Coincidences - Relay FM

SoundSticks - Wikipedia

Ungeniused #165: Scrub Daddy - Relay FM

Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM

Connected #90: A Set of Unlucky Coincidences - Relay FM

Do 'The Passionate Ones' Know You? – The Quizzies

Connected Feedback - Relay FM

Federico Viticci: Globe-F Issue - Mastodon

When Will Apple Launch the Reality Pro Mixed-Reality Headset? Apple 2023 Devices - Bloomberg

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i hands-on: the dual-screen future - The Verge

Stephen Hackett's Apple Collection - Google Sheets

KNX - Wikipedia

KNX.org

My Homemade iPad mini Bike Mount – 512 Pixels

431: The Rickies (January 2023) Jan 03, 2023

2022 is over, and there are picks to be scored. After grading their predictions for the year, Stephen, Myke and Federico amend some rules and put their flags in the ground for 2023.

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Annual Rickies 2022 • Rickies.net

Tim Cook: 'Not sure the average person knows what the metaverse is'

Annual Rickies 2023 • Rickies.net

Annual Rickies 2023 • Rickies.co

Crisis | Together we will end homelessness

Thoughts on Apple's March 9th (2015) Event - MacStories

Gurman: All-New Mac Pro Still in Testing, But 'M2 Extreme' Chip Likely Canceled - MacRumors

430: The 2022 Annies: A Lot of Mercenaries Dec 27, 2022

Myke, Federico and Someone Who Kind of Sounds Like Stephen review 2022's biggest Apple stories, grading them from "Nightmare" to "Best, I Love You."

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The Ticci Scale

iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required - 9to5Mac

You can finally try Universal Control between Macs and iPads with macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 betas - 9to5Mac

Google says Apple ‘should not benefit from bullying’ created by iMessage lock-in - The Verge

Let’s chat about RCS - The Verge

Apple's plans for third-party App Store payments are insufficient, Dutch regulator says - 9to5Mac

Finger-nibbling cat soft toy was CES 2022's weirdest product

Elgato launches Stream Deck Pedal and official Discord plugin - The Verge

An update on AirTag and unwanted tracking - Apple

Beats Fit Pro Launch Worldwide With Similar Features as AirPods Pro - MacRumors

Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone - Apple

Apple on Russian invasion of Ukraine: all product sales paused, RT and Sputnik News apps pulled - 9to5Mac

Apple unveils all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display - Apple

Apple Studio Display Review: A welcome return – Six Colors

Apple announces the new iPhone SE: a powerful smartphone in an iconic design - Apple

Apple introduces gorgeous new green finishes for the iPhone 13 lineup - Apple

Apple introduces the most powerful and versatile iPad Air ever - Apple

iPad Air 2022 Review: Refined Balance - MacStories

Apple and Major League Baseball to offer “Friday Night Baseball” - Apple

Apple’s Self Service Repair now available - Apple

Apple Launches Self Service Repair Store – 512 Pixels

Using Apple’s Tools to Fix My iPhone - YouTube

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format - Apple

Apple’s “CODA” wins historic Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards - Apple

Apple finally lets ‘reader’ apps like Kindle, Netflix, and Spotify link to their own sites - The Verge

Twitter’s edit button is really happening - The Verge

Elon Musk buys Twitter - by Casey Newton - Platformer

Dyson Zone™ | Headphones with air purification

Dyson Zone hands-on: what it’s like to wear air purifying headphones - The Verge

The music lives on - Apple

Apple's future is suddenly freight–er, fraught–with peril | Macworld

Apple slows return to office plan, will let employees stay remote and require masks in common spaces - The Verge

Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day by Announcing Upcoming Accessibility Features - MacStories

Apple unveils new ways to share and communicate in iOS 16 - Apple

iPadOS 16 takes the versatility of iPad even further - Apple

watchOS 9 delivers new ways to stay connected, active, and healthy - Apple

macOS Ventura brings powerful productivity tools, new Continuity features to Mac - Apple

Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip - Apple

Apple Tested Stage Manager on iPads Without M1 Chip and Wasn't Satisfied - MacRumors

Apple and MLS to present all MLS matches for 10 years, beginning in 2023 - Apple

Major League Soccer Shares 2023 Schedule of Matches Streaming in Apple TV App - MacRumors

Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple

Apple scores record-breaking 52 Emmy noms for “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” and more - Apple

M2 MacBook Air Review: A new era – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: The 2022 13-Inch MacBook Air

M2 MacBook Air Review: More Than a Refresh! - YouTube

A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels

Apple (AAPL) Plans Extreme Sports Watch With Larger Screen, Metal Case - Bloomberg

Shazam turns 20 - Apple

Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks - Apple

iOS 16 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar - 9to5Mac

Amazon is buying iRobot for $1.7B | TechCrunch

iRobot Roomba Combo™ j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop | iRobot® | iRobot

Apple introduces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus - Apple

Apple debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple

Apple reveals Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE - Apple

Introducing Apple Watch Ultra - Apple

Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro - Apple

iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories

watchOS 9: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Apple confirms delay in iPadOS 16 release - 9to5Mac

Apple Expected to Move 25% of All iPhone Production to India by 2025 - MacRumors

iPhone 14 Plus available in stores Friday - Apple

Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors - Apple

Apple introduces next-generation iPad Pro, supercharged by the M2 chip - Apple

Apple introduces the powerful next-generation Apple TV 4K - Apple

macOS Ventura is now available - Apple

iPadOS 16 is available today - Apple

macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors

Apple Announces More Ads Coming to App Store Starting Next Week - MacRumors

Apple pauses gambling ads on App Store product pages after developer outcry | TechCrunch

The Matter smart home standard officially launches today. - The Verge

$706,397.10 – 512 Pixels

Update on supply of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple

Emergency SOS via satellite available today on iPhone 14 lineup - Apple

Apple Music launches new Replay experience; reveals 2022’s Top Charts - Apple

Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge

Latest iOS 16.2 Beta Lets You Disable Wallpaper and Notifications for Always On Display - MacRumors

Apple introduces Apple Music Sing - Apple

Apple announces biggest upgrade to App Store pricing, adding 700 new price points - Apple

Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections - Apple

Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple

Freeform Leverages the Freedom and Flexibility of a Blank Canvas - MacStories

Apple’s Self Service Repair Program Expanded – 512 Pixels

429: Lucy's Football Factory Dec 21, 2022

The boys celebrate the holidays with their annual gift exchange, and then it's time to make predictions for what will happen in 2023--but first, it's time to score our picks from the past year and crown a new champion.

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428: Timery (Taylor's Version) Dec 15, 2022

The guys have feelings about websites, then talk about the new features in iOS 16.2 and the possibility of Apple opening up the iPhone.

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How Elon botched his war on bots - Platformer

iPadOS 16.2 and Stage Manager for External Displays: Work in Progress, But Worth the Wait - MacStories

Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple

Freeform Leverages the Freedom and Flexibility of a Blank Canvas - MacStories

Blank Canvas: Hands on with Apple’s new Freeform app – Six Colors

Jazz (design) - Wikipedia

Shantini: "Excited to share that in iOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, and iPadOS 16.2, you can now do live collaboration in Apple Notes!" - Mastodon

How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support

iOS and iPadOS 16.2 Betas Overhaul Home App Architecture With Improved Performance - MacRumors

Will Apple Allow Users to Install Third-Party App Stores, Sideload in Europe? - Bloomberg

Apple planning to allow third-party App Store alternatives on the iPhone for the first time - 9to5Mac

Apple mulls opening browser engine and NFC to third-party apps - 9to5Mac

Give the Gift of Relay FM

iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite rolls out to United Kingdom, France, Germany and Ireland today - 9to5Mac

Apple's iPhone Emergency SOS Helps Locate Stranded Man in Alaska - CNET

The best email client for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows and Android | Spark

JamBlumberg/The-Passionate-App: iOS app created in Swift Playgrounds for iPad and Xcode using the rickies.net API

427: Therapy for an Apple Blogger Dec 07, 2022

Myke has returned and has feelings about recent developments on the show. After Myke tries to punish Stephen with a set of quiz questions, Federico explores Obsidian's new Canvas feature.

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My One Problem with Things 3 – 512 Pixels

Chuck Email

Revisiting My Dropbox-Powered Photo Management System – 512 Pixels

Apple is finally killing iPhoto — and this is the replacement - The Verge

@semikami's Tweet on the Page Curl

Steve Jobs introduces original MacBook Air & Time Capsule Macworld SF (2008) - YouTube

Apple launches Self Service Repair in Europe - Apple

Give the Gift of Relay FM

Canvas - Relay FM

Obsidian Release v1.1.0 (Insider build) - Announcements - Obsidian Forum

426: Just a Cable Away Nov 30, 2022

Stephen and Federico are joined by the One True John to discuss the past, present and future of the iPad mini, as well as home networking, award-winning APIs and a big surprise.

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Material Dock – Studio Neat

Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2) - AppStories

iPad mini Review: Good Things Come in Small Packages – 512 Pixels

iPad mini Review: Small Wonder - MacStories

The Mighty mini: Adapting Apple's Diminutive Tablet to Work and Play - MacStories

The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels

SPOILER #1 for Federico's Surprise

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Signals for HomeKit

Mac Power Users #465

How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels

Screens for macOS

BetterDisplay

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425: Indenting Left Again Nov 23, 2022

Myke is on vacation, so Stephen and Federico make a play for the hearts of the people.

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Corporate Memphis - Wikipedia

Kate Matthews on Twitter: "It’s only fair that you get your own tiny heads artwork..."

Apple's Taken the Joy out of its Books App with iOS 16 - MacStories

Kindle Paperwhite

Kobo eReaders and Apps

iPhone 15 design to feature titanium case, may have rounded back

iPhone 5C

Hands on: Titanium Apple Watch Edition Series 5 is worth the extra cost | AppleInsider

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424: The Clicky Click (Nibby Nib) Nov 16, 2022

This week, the guys discuss cubes, the value of feedback and what's left for Apple's year. Also on the topic list: mid-life crises, the Apple polishing cloth and a new membership perk for Connected Pro.

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Steve Jobs… A visionary on a Motorcycle - Trip Machine

Apple Polishing Cloth sees very first discount at Amazon –9to5 Toys

Amazon.com: Club 3D cac1336

Mail app slow to open and while fseventsd using 100% of resources | MacRumors Forums

Anker 3-in-1 Cube With MagSafe Review - MacRumors

Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe

The Table Video

Emergency SOS via satellite available today on iPhone 14 lineup - Apple

iPhone 14 Satellite is live - Interview with Apple Executives! - iJustine - YouTube

iPhone 14 Emergency Satellite Demo! - iJustine - YouTube

Apple Still Has These Five Things Coming Before the End of 2022 - MacRumors

Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic - Apple (UK)

Cortex #135: State of the Apps 2023 - Relay FM

iOS 16.2 beta 2: Every new feature and change - 9to5Mac

Latest iOS 16.2 Beta Lets You Disable Wallpaper and Notifications for Always On Display - MacRumors

423: I Know What a Parrot Is Nov 09, 2022

Myke returns to the show with some questions for his co-hosts. Then, conversations about Federico's Apple Frames 3.0 Shortcut, Stephen's ability to track his wallet and Elon's changes at Twitter.

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Amazon.com: CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub

Edward's AI Tweets

Eufy Launches Cheaper AirTag Alternative With Find My App Support - MacRumors

Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences - Apple

Wallet finder - Chipolo

Apple Frames 3.0: Completely Rewritten, Support for iPhone 14 Pro and Dynamic Island, New Devices, Multiple Display Resolutions, and More - MacStories

‘A Misinformation Nightmare’ – 512 Pixels

Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge

Why Elon’s Twitter is in the Sh*tter with Nilay Patel | Crooked Media

422: Rearranging Water in the Same Bucket Nov 02, 2022

Stephen and Federico party like it's 2012, talking about cloud photo services, note-taking on the web, email clients and epiphanies.

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Preorder Stephen's 2023 Apple History Calendar

Mac Power Users #664: macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16 - Relay FM

Apple Pauses Gambling Ads in App Store Pages After Developers Complain [Updated] - MacRumors

"We have paused ads related to gambling and a few other categories on App Store product pages." — Apple PR, to MacRumors

The Talk Show: Ep. 361, With Federico Viticci

Upgrade #431: Charty Charty Money Charts - Relay FM

49mm Black/Gray Trail Loop - Apple Store

Apple Previews Redesigned iCloud.com Website - MacStories

iCloud (Beta) - Apple

Metal iCloud Logo

Meet the New Mail.app, Same as the Old Mail – 512 Pixels

PSA: Apple Mail Incorrectly Parses Addresses in Signatures as Missing Recipients - MacRumors

SaneBox

How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library - Apple Support

Add photos to an iCloud Shared Photo Library in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

Dropbox: My New Photo Management App – 512 Pixels

Revisiting My Dropbox-Powered Photo Management System – 512 Pixels

Moving From iPhoto To Dropbox - MacStories

Studio Display - Apple

421: The Shins (The Body Part) Oct 26, 2022

Stephen has some dongles, Myke worries about the neighbors and Federico doesn't enjoy piles.

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Charlie Ray on Twitter: The Connected Halloween Special 🎃

2.3.7 - Craft Update

I can't believe this MYSTERY TECH... - YouTube

Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design - MacStories

The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals - MacStories

Apple Reportedly Planning to Release 16-Inch iPad Late Next Year - MacRumors

iPadOS 16.2 beta adds Freeform collaboration app, Stage Manager external display support - 9to5Mac

Federico's Freeform Board

iOS 16.2 introduces new architecture to the Home app – 9to5Mac

Apple Begins Showing More Ads in App Store - MacRumors

Developers Complain About Gambling Ads Appearing in Their App Store Listings - MacRumors

Federico's Tweet about App Store Ads

Apple's Statement to Alex Heath

macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors

macOS 13 Ventura – 512 Pixels

420: 2 Regular 2 Pro Oct 19, 2022

Apple has announced a pair of new iPad and a new Apple TV. This week, Myke, Federico and Stephen talk through the news and try to make sense of the new iPad lineup.

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Apple reportedly wants to turn the iPad into a smart display with a new dock - The Verge

Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks - Apple

Sleep++ on the App Store

Upgrade #429: Freedom Doors - Relay FM

Apple introduces the powerful next-generation Apple TV 4K - Apple

Apple TV 4K Updated with an A15 Bionic Chip, HDR10+, and a Lower Starting Price - MacStories

10 New Features and Changes Introduced With 2022 Apple TV - MacRumors

Apple Announces New tvOS 16 Features Coming Later This Year - MacRumors

Apple Announces Strange New iPad and iPad Pro Lineup - MacStories

Apple introduces next-generation iPad Pro, supercharged by the M2 chip - Apple

iPad Pro - Apple

Steve Moseley on Twitter: "Apple Hover tweet storm go!🧵"

Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors - Apple

iPad 10.9-inch (10th generation) - Apple

Logitech Crayon for iPad Now Available With USB-C Port - MacRumors

iPad - Compare Models - Apple

'Which iPad is right for you?'

The iPad’s erratic odyssey continues – Six Colors

Patrick Smith on Twitter: "Is the iPad going through its '2016 Mac' phase?"

419: Federico Got So Upset He Quit The Show Oct 12, 2022

Can Myke finally get Federico to talk about the Apple Watch Ultra? While we may want new iPads, what about a Pixel tablet instead?

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Missive ‐ Team Email, Chat & Tasks

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iPadOS 16.1 slated for late October launch with new hardware – 9to5Mac

Microsoft Surface event: the biggest announcements - The Verge

Google shows off wireless charging dock that turns the Pixel Tablet into a smart display - The Verge

Upgrade #428: (2) - Relay FM

418: Grocery Shopping for Some Fresh New Bugs Oct 05, 2022

On this episode, the guys discuss what academic honors they would like to receive, what happened at the beach house and the new update to Spark. Then, David Smith drops by to talk about the Apple Watch Ultra.

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Upgrade #427: He Renounced Lederhosen - Relay FM

Tim Gets a Degree

USB kills off SuperSpeed branding as it tries to simplify its ubiquitous connector - The Verge

EU Passes Law to Switch iPhone to USB-C by End of 2024 - MacRumors

'Thick Window' in Stage Manager

Spark

Spark mail gets major update for Mac, iOS, Windows - 9to5Mac

Testing an Apple Watch Ultra in the Scottish Highlands - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

David Sparks' Orange Alpine Band

Band care information for Apple Watch Ultra - Apple Support

How to clean your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Two Suggestions for the Apple Watch Ultra - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

417: He Stole My Barbecue Stuff Sep 28, 2022

Stephen has an Apple Watch Ultra. Myke dropped his iPhone. Federico's security cameras came in very handy.

Oh, and Stage Manager is still busted.

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Stephen's Apple Watch Ultra

Adina's Ultra

Testing an Apple Watch Ultra in the Scottish Highlands - David Smith

Under the Radar #252: Apple Watch Ultra - Relay FM

watchOS 9: The MacStories Review - MacStories

More iPad Models Will Get Stage Manager, but External Display Support Is Delayed and Will Be M1 iPad-Only - MacStories

Sock and buskin - Wikipedia

Federico's sequence of emotions (and tweets) about Stage Manager

Connected #402: I'm Starting to Have That Feeling Again - Relay FM

Sunk cost - Wikipedia

416: The Stage Manager Manager Takes the Stage Sep 21, 2022

This week, Stephen shares his iPhone 14 Pro impressions, Myke reviews tvOS 16 and Federico laments the state of Stage Manager.

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Podcastathon for St Jude (2022) - Relay FM - YouTube

Sticker Drop Lets You Use iOS 16's Subject Isolation Feature to Make iMessage Stickers - MacStories

Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac

iPhone 14 Pro's Lightning Connector Still Limited to USB 2.0 Speeds Despite Large 48MP ProRAW Photos - MacRumors

Oh another alt on Twitter: "Connected on the Dynamic Island"

iPhone 14: Back glass repairs are now cheaper than ever – 9to5

The iPhone 14 Feature Apple Didn’t Tell You About | iFixit News

Apple’s 14 Pro Max is Worse than the Vanilla 14 | iFixit News

Upgrade #425: This Intelligent Blob - Relay FM

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Stage Manager pixel-by-pixel repositioning"

Jason Snell on Twitter: "Shift-click in Stage Manager"

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Stage Manager Crashes"

Apple Confirms Live Activities Will Come to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island in iOS 16.1 - MacRumors

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Windows 11 Multitasking"

Windows 11’s 2022 Update has something new for everyone - The Verge

Daring Fireball: 'Never Say Never', Indeed

415: Grab an App From the Basket Sep 14, 2022

Myke flew to America. Federico has reviewed iOS 16. Stephen did some work on his garage.

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Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels

iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories

iOS 16: The MacStories Review – AppStories

Basic Apple Guy on Twitter: Widget Mockup

LockFlow: A Simple Way to Add Shortcuts to the iOS 16 Lock Screen - MacStories

iOS 16, Fantastical 3.7, and Cardhop 2.2 Are All Out Today! | Flexibits

CARROT Weather 5.8: A Beautiful New iPad Layout, Lots of Lock Screen Widgets, and More - MacStories

Widgetsmith Is Coming for Your iOS 16 Lock Screen Too - MacStories

Flighty – Fast Flight Tracker on the App Store

Tripsy – The Trip Planner on the App Store

Sticker Drop on the App Store

iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets: The best apps to try - 9to5Mac

Overview - Apple Machine Learning Research

Matthew Cassinelli on Twitter: "I freaking love this idea — with iOS 16, this guy is saving clips of every outfit he wears in the Notes app 🤯"

iPhone 14 Pro Review: This Will Be Copied! - MKBHD - YouTube

iPhone 14 Pro: early adopter island - The Verge - YouTube

iPhone 14: Not so far out after all - The Verge - YouTube

Material Dock – Studio Neat

414: I am Michael Jordan Sep 08, 2022

Apple has announced the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Also new: the Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 8 and all-new Apple Watch Ultra. An update to the AirPods Pro was also thrown into the mix. This week, the guys cover the news and then see how their predictions looked after Apple's "Far Out" event.

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Introducing Apple Watch Ultra - Apple

Car Crash Detection is also on Google Pixel phones - 9to5Google

Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, and SE: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Panzer on Twitter: "Graphite iPhone 13 Pro vs Space Black iPhone 14 Pro"

Hands On: iCloud Shared Photo Library and Family Checklist - MacStories

Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra hands-on: triple the fun - The Verge

Apple Watch Ultra band compatibility explained - 9to5Mac

413: The Rickies (September 2022) Aug 31, 2022

Apple is holding an event on September 7, so the Rickies have been called to order.

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Keynote Rickies, September 2022

Chance's Fake AirPods Max Article

Rumor: iPhone 14 Pro Display Cutouts Could Appear as a Single Long Pill Shape When Turned On - MacRumors

Featuring Federico's Lock screen

Will Apple hide the iPhone 14 hole punch notch in software? – 9to5Mac

Live Coverage of Apple's March 2015 'Spring Forward' Event - MacRumors

iPhone 14 Plus naming revealed? - 9to5Mac

412: It's Strong! It's Tough! Aug 24, 2022

Apple has announced an event for September 7th, while also confirming that iPadOS 16 will ship later in the fall. This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen talk through the news, cover the Mac's inclusion in the Self Service Repair Program and explore a new Twitter client.

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Shazam turns 20 - Apple

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The Deskmat

Club MacStories+ Town Halls: Celebrating the First Anniversary of Club MacStories+

The Clamshell iBook G3 - MacStories

Apple Schedules Media Event for September 7, 2022 - MacStories

Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks - Apple

Apple brings Self-Service Repair to the Mac – Six Colors

MacBook upgrades not supported through Apple's self repair store

Apple Seems to Make MacBooks Less Repairable | iFixit News

Framework Laptop

Spring for Twitter on the App Store

Using a Twitter Saved Search to Read Replies, Mentions, and Quoted Tweets in a Single View - MacStories

Apple delivers iPadOS 16.1 beta ahead of iOS 16 fall release | TechCrunch

Federico Viticci on Twitter: iPadOS 16.1 Features

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Turning off Stage Manager

ATP 496: One of My Lesser TiVos — Accidental Tech Podcast

411: on my phone ;) Aug 17, 2022

The guys react to their original iPhone App Store purchases after discussing Stephen's M2 MacBook Air review, Federico's feelings about the betas and Myke's love of transparent objects.

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Apple Targets Sept. 7 for iPhone 14 Launch in Flurry of Devices - Bloomberg

Federico's Shortcuts Bug

A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels

Dope Tech: The Most Extreme Gaming Monitor! - MKBHD - YouTube

Products – Shargeek

HyperJuice 245W USB-C Battery Pack & GaN Charger | Indiegogo

MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple

It's Time to Bring Back the AIM Away Message | WIRED

Mobile Fotos

Comic Touch | plasq.com

De Blob - Wikipedia

Firetask

Icebird: Best New Twitter Client for iPhone. - MacStories

Birdfeed: Finally, An iPhone Twitter Client To Match Tweetie's Speed And Simplicity | TechCrunch

410: For Years We Forgot to Put the Percentage There Aug 10, 2022

Stephen and Myke revisit sleep tracking and discuss the original iPad Keyboard Dock. They also cover changes in iOS 16 Beta 5, the Opal C1 webcam and Amazon's purchase of iRobot.

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Sleep++ on the App Store

Apple iPad Keyboard Dock review: Apple iPad Keyboard Dock - CNET

iOS 16 beta 5 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar - 9to5Mac

Brian Michel's Battery Concept

Mikael Johansson's Battery Concept

Casey Liss' Battery Tweet

iOS 16 adds 'Copy and Delete' option for screenshots - 9to5Mac

The Current State of Social Media and Marques's Toxic Trait - MKBHD - YouTube

Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: Mini visualiser

Say hello to 1Password 8 for iOS and Android | 1Password

Amazon is buying iRobot for $1.7B | TechCrunch

AppLovin Offers to Buy Unity, Roblox Earnings, Amazon Buys iRobot – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Opal Camera

Opal C1 webcam review: DSLR-rivaling video quality in a tiny package - The Verge

409: We're Were We Are Where Aug 04, 2022

Stephen plays the Bad Cop. Federico doesn't know anybody named Tony. Myke has some questions. Apple has an iPadOS problem.

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First Batch of Apple Arcade Games Removed as Developer Contracts End - MacRumors

Jetpack Joyride 2 will be available exclusively on Apple Arcade - The Verge

Apple just pushed an iOS update to fix that ‘I’ autocorrect bug | TechCrunch

Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update - MacRumors

Apple Plans to Delay Launch of iPadOS 16 Update by About a Month - Bloomberg

A Month with iOS and iPadOS 16: A New iPad Era - MacStories

408: Oh! Tim Cook is in Here, Too! Jul 27, 2022

This week, the guys tour some old Apple Stores, alter some AirPods and think about tracking their sleep.

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CGP Grey was WRONG - YouTube

Comply Foam Tips 2.0 - AirPods Pro Ear Tips

Amazon.com: CharJenPro Patented Design Memory Foam Ear Tips for AirPods Pro w/ Silicone Shield

AirPods Pro Now 1,000 Days Old: What to Expect From Next Model - MacRumors

Spotify Q2: Total Users 433 Million, Subscribers Up 14% to 188 Million - Variety

The Apple Store Time Machine

Apple Unveils New “Mini” Retail Store Design - Apple

Tabletops: The iPod Bar

Steve Jobs Introduces the Apple Store (2001) - YouTube

Apple Brompton Road opens July 28 in London - Apple

Apple's First Store With Dedicated Pickup Area in UK Opens This Week - MacRumors

A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories

BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand

Displaying live data on the Lock Screen with Live Activities | Apple Developer Documentation

iOS & iPadOS 16 Beta 4 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation

macOS 13 Ventura Beta 4 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation

AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App Store

Sleep++ on the App Store

Track your sleep with Apple Watch – Apple Support

Apple puts Beddit to rest as Apple Watch Series 8 rumors suggest upgraded sleep tracking - 9to5Mac

407: A Computer Desk With a Bed on Top Jul 20, 2022

Roses are red, Myke's MacBook Air is blue
He and Stephen discuss Apple Arcade,
Apple TV, YouTube and betas, too.

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July 17 – 512 Pixels

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Stephen's Sticker Artwork — Kickstarter

YouTube Rolling Out Picture-in-Picture Support on iOS for All U.S. Users, Premium Users Globally - MacRumors

BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand

Games Leaving Apple Arcade Soon Won't Be Playable - MacRumors

Killercow (@killercow) / Twitter

'Into the Breach' Joins Netflix Games Lineup - Variety

Apple settles US butterfly-keyboard legal action for $50m - BBC News

Upgrade #277: Who Killed the Butterfly Keyboard? - Relay FM

Apple Releases iOS 15.6 With New Live Sports Features, Storage Bug Fix and More - MacRumors

Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.5 With Safari and TV App Updates - MacRumors

Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple (UK)

What's Next for Apple TV: A14 Chip, 4GB RAM, New Siri Remote, and More Rumors - MacRumors

Our watchOS and tvOS Wishes – AppStories

406: The iPhone is Touching You Back Jul 14, 2022

M2 MacBook Air reviews are out, as are the 2022 Public Betas. This week, the guys explore both. Myke then pits Stephen, Federico and The Passionate Ones against each other.

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watchOS 9: The MacStories Preview - MacStories

Connected #353: 88XX BANE - Relay FM

How to Add and Organize Glances on Apple Watch - MacRumors

How to set up medication reminders in the iOS 16 beta - The Verge

Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

Shortcuts' Count Joke

M2 MacBook Air Review: A new era – Six Colors

M2 MacBook Air review: a new Air-a - The Verge - YouTube

Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022) review: a whole new Air-a - The Verge

M2 MacBook Air Review - Needs More Air - Dave 2D - YouTube

New Midnight M2 MacBook Air Unboxing and First Impressions! - iJustine - YouTube

Valve Steam Deck - "Hand Delivered By Gabe Newell" Trailer - YouTube

How Apple remade the MacBook Air: ‘It has always been provocative’ | British GQ

Apple Executives Discuss MacBook Air Redesign and Reflect on 12-Inch MacBook - MacRumors

Base Model MacBook Air With M2 Chip Has Slower SSD Speeds in Benchmarks - MacRumors

405: A Calendar Called "Secrets" Jul 06, 2022

Federico has a review ahead of him, Stephen has launched a Kickstarter and Myke has returned to his role as Quizmaster.

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Apple Cuts Trade-In Value of iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and iPad Models - MacRumors

Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple

Apple Announces MacBook Air With M2 Chip Available to Order Starting July 8, Launches July 15 - MacRumors

New hints point to 2022 MacBook Air pre-orders to begin Friday - 9to5Mac

Jeremy's Cable Screenshot

2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

Stage Manager Improvements

Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels

iOS 16, Ventura Beta 3 Brings Reminders Badge Changes – 512 Pixels

404: The Non Jun 27, 2022

After handling some haunting follow-up, Myke, Federico and Stephen rank every iPhone ever.

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Connected #397: Tier of Shame - Relay FM

Create a Best To Worst iPhone Tier List - TierMaker

iPhone 6S Plus Review – 512 Pixels

How the 6s Plus Is Reshaping My iPhone Experience - MacStories

Eternal City, Modern Photography: The iPhone 11 Pro in Rome - MacStories - Part 2

Apple website leak confirms all three 2018 iPhone names; 512GB storage option - 9to5Mac

Our Ranked Tier List

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403: He Can't Stop Merging Jun 22, 2022

There are new betas, new chargers and new versions of iWork apps out this week. Beyond covering those items, the guys talk about WeatherKit and calculate updated Hackett Numbers.

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Bad Guesses for the Next macOS Name – 512 Pixels

Yan's Map

What Is My Hackett Number?

The Prompt #1: You’re Thinking of Pitchforks - Relay FM

Do you know the 'Passionate Ones'?

iWork 12.1 update brings new features to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

Mail Merge returns to Pages after nine years – Six Colors

Federico's Mail Merge Shortcut

13-Inch MacBook Pro With M2 Chip Review - MacRumors

iOS 16 brings new feature for bypassing CAPTCHAs- 9to5Mac

Five iOS 16 Features You May Have Not Seen Yet – Club MacStories

CF015 Next - 4K OLED HDMI & USB-C Random Plug Portable Display – C-FORCE

Apple Shares Charging Details for New Dual USB-C Power Adapters - MacRumors

MINIX 66W Turbo 3-Port GaN Wall Charge – Amazon

Anker Nano II

HyperJuice 245W USB-C Battery Pack & GaN Charger | Indiegogo

Twelve South HiRise 3 arrives with a 3-in-1 design - 9to5Toys

WeatherKit Overview - Apple Developer

Get started with WeatherKit - Apple Developer

402: I'm Starting to Have That Feeling Again Jun 15, 2022

Federico and Stephen explore the new Books UI and some MacBook rumors, before celebrating the return of Clarus the Dogcow. Then, a discussion of Stage Manager's system requirements and a possible way forward for non-M1 iPads and how Apple could approach future WWDC keynotes.

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Parker Lyman on Twitter: "Seems like a new feature y’all would like."

iOS 16 Preview - New Features - Apple

iPadOS 16 Preview - New Features - Apple

macOS Ventura Preview - New Features - Apple

Books App Gets Redesign in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 - MacRumors

Apple previews innovative accessibility features - Apple

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Following @ismh's passion for iOS 16 PosterBoard..."

iOS 8's App Switcher

13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 available to order starting Friday, June 17 - Apple

Why the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro actually makes sense–in theory | Macworld

New 15" MacBook Air and 12" MacBook on the way - 9to5Mac

Kuo: 15-inch MacBook could feature M2 and M2 Pro options - 9to5Mac

Leaked Benchmarks Confirm M2 Chip is Up to 20% Faster Than M1 - MacRumors

The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels

Clarus is Back in macOS Ventura – 512 Pixels

The Adventures of Dogcow and Spinning Rainbow Cursor in Finderland: The Game

Apple resizes the iPad’s workflow with Stage Manager | TechCrunch

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Thought experiment: Let's say Apple listens to users and backtracks on Stage Manager..."

Andrew Cunningham on Twitter: "@viticci my feelings on this are a complicated..."

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "Aside: TIL Virtual Memory Swap is only supported on iPad Air (M1) with 256GB of storage or higher..."

Everything you need to know about iOS 9 on the iPad | Macworld

iOS 9: Our Complete Overview and First Impressions - MacStories

5 'Mad Men' Don Draper Quotes Every Marketer Would Dig

"This old pro, a copywriter, a Greek named Teddy, told me the most important thing in advertising is 'new.' It creates an itch. You simply put your product in there as a kind of calamine lotion."

Developer Transition Kit - Wikipedia

iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories

Mac OS X Naming - Apple WWDC 2014 - YouTube

401: Mouth Bells Jun 08, 2022

WWDC22 is underway. Now it's time to see how well Federico, Myke and Stephen did at predicting what would be announced.

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Connected #246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #643: WWDC 2022 - Relay FM

Upgrade #410: Apple Park Vibe Check - Relay FM

WWDC 2022: Keynote Overview and Reactions

Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2022

2022 WWDC Rickies: Rickipedia

macOS Ventura features exclusive to Apple Silicon - 9to5Mac

iOS 16: Tapbacks will no longer spam your SMS group chats - 9to5Mac

Apple Announces Multi-Display CarPlay With Integrated Speedometer, Climate Controls, and More - MacRumors

What’s New - Apple Developer

SwiftUI Overview - Xcode - Apple Developer

Implement App Shortcuts with App Intents - WWDC22 - Videos - Apple Developer

Moms Demand Action

400: The Rickies (WWDC 2022) Jun 01, 2022

WWDC 2022 is just around the corner, and the guys have come prepared with a series of Picks, Risky Picks and Flexies.

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Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2022

Steve Troughton-Smith's Tweet about WebKit

[iOS] Adjust some viewport behaviors when multitasking mode is enabled · GitHub

[iOS] Adjust some viewport behaviors when multitasking mode is enabled · WebKit/WebKit@41a922c · GitHub

Apple iPadOS 16 Plans: What Should It Change for WWDC 2022? - Bloomberg

Toasts overview | Android Developers

Dashboard – 512 Pixels

Apple Should Bring Back Dashboard – 512 Pixels

Mac Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple

Mac Studio - Technical Specifications - Apple

Noir - Dark Mode for Safari on the App Store

399: Never Deal Abadhand May 25, 2022

This week, a look back at macOS Monterey, a conversation about Apple's supply chain issues and the news that two out of three Connected hosts will be at WWDC.

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Mac Power Users #641: Catching up with Federico Viticci - Relay FM

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Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop - Apple

Pride Edition Sport Loop - Apple

Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop - Apple

Apple Watch 'Pride Threads' faces now available, here's how to add - 9to5Mac

Where to buy current and older Apple Watch Pride Watchbands | iMore

Apple's fastest M1 Macs are severly contrained | Macworld

This is Tim: Q2 2022 financial call transcript – Six Colors

At Least One iPhone 14 Model Three Weeks Behind Schedule Due to China Lockdowns - MacRumors

Apple's iPhone development schedule hit by China lockdowns - Nikkei Asia

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 6 with keynote address - Apple

Apple Sending Out Additional Invites for WWDC Developer Viewing Event at Apple Park - MacRumors

Apple Tightens COVID Prevention Rules for Developers Attending Apple Park WWDC Viewing Event - MacRumors

WWDC 2022 in-person attendees granted special access to tour Apple Park hills, fitness center, or Caffè Macs - 9to5Mac

WWDC Power Rangers

On old Apple jackets – 512 Pixels

WWDC 2017 Conference Swag Includes Custom Levi's Jacket and Apple-Themed Pins - MacRumors

WWDC 2018 Swag: Apple unleashes new jean jackets and iconic pins for developers | iMore

2021 Apple Design Award Winners - Apple Design Awards - Apple Developer

macOS Monterey - Apple

macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Cooldown - Quickly toggle Low Power Mode

macOS Monterey to Support All-New Mail App Extensions, Plug-Ins Will Stop Functioning in Future Release - MacRumors

Send Companion on the Mac App Store

398: Moon is not a Number May 18, 2022

This week, Stephen did something out of the ordinary, Myke tries to explain Apple Watch faces and Federico learns about Margherita pizza.

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What’s new in Shortcuts 15.5 for iPhone or iPad – Apple Support

Apple releases iOS 15.5 with Podcasts app enhancements - 9to5Mac

Apple releases iOS 15.6 beta 1 to developers as iOS 16 announcement looms - 9to5Mac

Stephen's Phone

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Our watchOS and tvOS Wishes – AppStories

Mac Power Users 641

Apple previews innovative accessibility features - Apple

Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day by Announcing Upcoming Accessibility Features - MacStories

Breaking down language barriers with augmented reality | Google - YouTube

Apple will let your subscription apps charge you more money without asking - The Verge

Aqua and Bondi on Apple Books

Pizza Margherita - Wikipedia

What’s new in tvOS 15 for Apple TV – Apple Support

Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Apple Support

watchOS 8 - Apple

watchOS 8: The MacStories Review - MacStories

397: Tier of Shame May 11, 2022

To mark the death of the iPod touch, the guys gather around a shared browser window and rank iPods. Also on the docket: iPadOS 15, iPhone repairs and Jony Ive's pen.

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Apple Lowers Trade-In Values for Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches - MacRumors

Using Apple’s Tools to Fix My iPhone - SnazzyLabs - YouTube

Throwboy Launches New Mac-Themed Woven Throw Blankets - MacRumors

Blankets – Throwboy

Cairo Throw by Susan Kare – Areaware

The Pen Addict #513: What Do You Think About Nuts? - Relay FM

Jony Ive chooses the 12 tools of his trade | Financial Times

“Local Integrated Software Architecture” graphic tee by 512 Pixels. | Cotton Bureau

“Tiny Head Tee” graphic tee by Connected. | Cotton Bureau

The music lives on - Apple

iPod Touch Already 'Sold Out' in Some Configurations After Being Discontinued - MacRumors

Create a iPod Models Tier List - TierMaker

A Tour of the Weirdest iPod nano (6th-generation) - 512 Pixels on YouTube

The Stainless Steel iPod shuffle - 512 Pixels on YouTube

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories - Part 6

iPadOS 15 - Apple

Our iPod Tier List

Our iOS 16 Wishes – AppStories

396: The Royal Nobody May 04, 2022

Apple has shared more details about its live WWDC event next month and 1Password 8 has arrived on the Mac. After those topics, the guys perform an exit interview for iOS 15.

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Apple’s DIY Repair Program is ODD! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

Quinn's Repaired iPhone

The first 240W USB-C cables just broke cover - The Verge

“Local Integrated Software Architecture” graphic tee by 512 Pixels. | Cotton Bureau

A New 512 Pixels T-Shirt: Local Integrated Software Architecture – 512 Pixels

“Tiny Head Tee” graphic tee by Connected. | Cotton Bureau

Apple Park Special Event - WWDC22 - Apple Developer

Apple Building Developer Center at Apple Park Campus - MacRumors

New Apple Developer Center to be unveiled at WWDC 2022 - 9to5Mac

Apple invites developers to Cupertino to finish Apple Watch apps, test out device - 9to5Mac

1Password 8 for Mac – 512 Pixels

1Password 8 for Mac | 1Password

Use Universal Autofill in apps and browsers on your Mac | 1Password

1Password 8 for iOS is Now in Early Access | 1Password

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

iOS 15 – Apple

395: The Sand Bucket Challenge Apr 27, 2022

This week, the guys revisit Apple Watch charging and trading in devices before jumping into Apple's new Self Service Repair program and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.

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Apple Watch Battery and Performance - Apple Support

Apple releases Studio Display Firmware 15.5 beta for developers, webcam fixes included - 9to5Mac

Hands on with Apple’s Studio Display firmware update – Six Colors

James Thomson's Example - 1

James Thomson's Example - 2

Apple’s Self Service Repair now available - Apple

Self Service Repair Store

Apple Launches Self Service Repair Store – 512 Pixels

Apple’s Self-Repair Vision Is Here, and It’s Got a Catch | iFixit News

FAQ - Self Service Repair Store

Elon Musk buys Twitter - by Casey Newton - Platformer

Jack Dorsey says ‘Elon is the singular solution I trust’ for Twitter’s future - The Verge

394: At the Intersection of This and This Apr 20, 2022

This week on the show, Myke is having a bad time, Stephen wants to meet a robot and Federico has an exciting new trail to blaze.

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Apple's Environmental Progress Report

Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

Perhaps the weakest link in the US electrical system - YouTube

A Thread of the Messy Desks of "Geniuses"

Apple Made a Robot - Meet Daisy - Sara Dietschy - YouTube

Apple adds Earth Day donations to trade-in and recycling program - Apple

Apple Trade In - Apple

You Are Two - CGP Grey - YouTube

The Trouble with Transporters - CGP Grey - YouTube

On This Day, Air Quality and Pollen Widgets - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Locket Widget on the App Store

What’s Coming at Apple WWDC 2022? iOS 16, macOS 13, tvOS 16, watchOS 9 - Bloomberg

Ticci's Tweet Thread

Apple iPadOS 16 Plans: What Should It Change for WWDC 2022? - Bloomberg

Mark Gurman and Ticci's Twitter Space Conversation

Parker Ortolani's iPadOS Concepts

More of Parker Ortolani's iPadOS Concepts

393: Roast my Desk Apr 13, 2022

Stephen, Myke and Federico all have desks, and they all have opinions. Today, those things collide.

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Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards - Relay FM

Rickies API

Charities • The Rickies

Best Everyday Shortcut: A New Automation April Shortcuts Contest Category - MacStories

Automation April: 10 Shortcuts for Mac Multitasking, Markdown, Reminders, Music Lyrics, Twitter, and More - MacStories

Automation April: myTunes, a Personalized Music Video Channel - MacStories

Stephen's Desk

Downlink

Stephen's Desk (Full)

My NEW Podcast Studio (Full Tour!) - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Stephen's Dreamcatcher

Ticci's Desk

Ticci's 'Above Desk'

Introducing WordleBot, the Upshot’s Daily Wordle Companion - The New York Times

Amazon.com: OLED Portable Monitor

MacStories Unwind: Federico's Surprise - MacStories

ABYSS Headphones- Discover High End Luxury Headphones

HIFIMAN Susvara

guy who likes music - YouTube

Now Playing: My Raspberry Pi Weekend Project • chorus.fm

GB Operator – Epilogue

Myke's "Main" Desk

computer–1 - teenage engineering

Myke's Desk Vacuum

Myke's Recording Desk

Penwell Craftsman | Good Made Better

Artisan Keycaps - tinymakesthings

Angel Boys / Ankle Bois / Anglepoise

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Power On - Twitter Spaces now live with @viticci"

392: That Looming Threat of an Identity Crisis Apr 06, 2022

Some much-loved follow-up is discussed, as are the WWDC 2022 and Automation April announcements. Then, 2017's Mac Roundtable is revisited and the guys design some new AirPods for Apple.

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Introducing Automation April - MacStories

Automation April: Our Shortcuts Setups – AppStories

Automation April Shortcuts Contest

WWDC22 - Apple Developer

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format - Apple

Five Years Ago Today, Apple's Uncharacteristic Apology Set the Stage for the Mac's Renaissance - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives

Transcript: Phil Schiller, Craig Federighi and John Ternus on the state of Apple’s pro Macs | TechCrunch

Apple Opens Up on the Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

The Cheese Grater Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

What I Want in the New Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

Kuo: Apple revamping strategy ahead of AirPods Pro 2 debut as AirPods 3 sales disappoint - 9to5Mac

AirPods - Compare Models - Apple

Twitter’s edit button is really happening - The Verge

Dyson Zone | Air-purifying headphones

Not an April Fool: Dyson announces apocalyptic filter-headphone combo | Ars Technica

391: The Pleasure Stops Here Mar 30, 2022

This week: clarification about Apple charging more for specific colors on their products, Markdown in Google Docs, the death of Touch ID and a fresh start for the Bill of Rickies.

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Studio Display Teardown: Is this secretly an iMac? - iFixit - YouTube

Garden State (film) - Wikipedia

Garden State (soundtrack) - Wikipedia

Iron and Wine - Such Great Heights (a Postal Service cover) - YouTube

State of the Platforms, with Apple’s Vivek Bhardwaj – AppStories

Mac Power Users #592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation - Relay FM

Upgrade #400: Draft of the Ages - Relay FM

The Black MacBook: Apple's Coolest Notebook - 512 Pixels - YouTube

The Stainless Steel iPod shuffle - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Google I/O 2022 takes place May 11th and 12th, and it will be fully available online - The Verge

Overcast Redesign Enhances Podcast Navigation with an Emphasis on Playlists and Recent Episodes - MacStories

Overcast 2022.2 Delivers Phase One of App’s Redesign – 512 Pixels

Under the Radar - Relay FM

Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac

Daring Fireball: Markdown

Kuo: iPhone With Under-Screen Touch ID No Longer Likely Within Next Two Years - MacRumors

The Rickies trophies – Rickies.co

Charities • The Rickies

Charities – Rickies.co

Rickies/Changelog.md at main · lexpostma/Rickies

Dice by PCalc

390: The Permanence of Objects Mar 23, 2022

Myke has questions about the Mac Studio, Federico was right about Workflow and Stephen has some suggestions for the Bill of Rickies.

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Daring Fireball: Three Updates Regarding the Studio Display

Mac Studio and Studio Display Review Roundup - MacStories

Apple Stores Can Upgrade a Studio Display's Stand After Purchase - MacRumors

Federico Viticci on the Studio Display

Christopher Lawley on iPad Display Support

Guilherme Rambo on the Studio Display

Porsche Considering 'Exciting' Joint Projects With Apple - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple Car Team Must Be Reorganized Soon to Meet 2025 Production Goal - MacRumors

Boot Camp updated with Studio Display drivers for Windows - 9to5Mac

Boot Camp - Windows Vista 32 Update 2.1

Connecting a gaming PC to Apple Studio Display - Justin Searls

Steve Troughton-Smith's Thread

macOS Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels

Steve Jobs introduces Xserve - Apple Special Event 2002 - YouTube

Apple has a special tool to remove Studio Display's power cable - 9to5Mac

Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

Mac Studio Review: Double Trouble! - MKBHD - YouTube

Mac Studio review: Something new – Six Colors

Mac Studio FULL Teardown - M1 Ultra chip REVEALED! - Max Tech - YouTube

Mac Studio teardown reveals potentially upgradeable SSD storage - The Verge

iMac Pro memory specifications - Apple Support

Install or replace SSD modules in your Mac Pro (2019) - Apple Support

Mac Studio Storage Not User-Upgradeable Due to Software Block [Updated] - MacRumors

On the Mac Studio’s Extra SSD Slots – 512 Pixels

Explaining the Mac Studio’s removable SSDs, and why you can’t simply swap them out | Ars Technica

OWC 0TB Mercury Elite Pro mini USB-C 10Gb/s

OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini

OWC miniStack STX

The Future of Workflow - MacStories

MaskerAid on the App Store

The Backmarkers - Relay FM

389: There's No Shoe Here Mar 17, 2022

After discussing the new features enabled by iOS 15.4, the Europeans tackle the questions raised by Federico's iPad Air review, what Apple's 'Studio' brand could extend to, and hands-on impressions of the Steam Deck.

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Mac Studio review: Something new – Six Colors

Apple Studio Display Review: A welcome return – Six Colors

Apple Mac Studio review: finally - The Verge

Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here - The Verge

Mac Studio and Studio Display — Prolost

Apple’s $1,599 Studio Display vs. Other Monitors: You Won’t Get What You Pay For - WSJ

Mac Studio 👍 Studio Display 👎 - The Verge - YouTube

Comments for Apple's M1 Pro, M1 Max SoCs Investigated: New Performance and Efficiency Heights – Anandtech

iOS and iPadOS 15.4: Hands-On with Universal Control, Face ID with a Mask, and More - MacStories

The Backmarkers - YouTube

The Backmarkers - Relay FM

iPad Air 2022 Review: Refined Balance - MacStories

I'm Switching to the iPad Air 5 - Chris Lawley - YouTube

Final Cut Studio - Wikipedia

Steam Deck

Ticci's Stream Deck Error

I installed Windows on Steam Deck and I regret it - LTT - YouTube

MacStories Unwind

388: I'm a Creative Fountain Mar 09, 2022

Apple has announced updates to the iPad Air and several iPhones, then launched an entirely new desktop Mac with an accompanying display. As a result, a new Keynote Chairman must be named.

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Connected Intro Scoreboard

Keynote Rickies, March 2022 Scorecard • Rickies.co

Steve Troughton-Smith's Tweet

Peek Performance Event - MacStories

Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2m) - Apple

387: The Rickies (March 2022) Mar 02, 2022

Apple is holding an event on March 8, so the guys have scrambled to put together a list of top-tier picks for this edition of the Keynote Rickies.

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Federico's Resources for Ukraine Donations

Apple on Russian invasion of Ukraine: all product sales paused, RT and Sputnik News apps pulled - 9to5Mac

Apple's Statement on Ukraine – John Paczkowski on Twitter

Ukraine asks Apple to halt App Store and sales in Russia - 9to5Mac

Read Tim Cook’s email to employees on Ukraine - The Verge

Keynote Rickies, March 2022 • Interactive scorecard – Rickies.co

Rickipedia - Rickies.net

Leaked Photos Show New Spring Colors for iPhone 13 Cases - MacRumors

We made the Mac mini ACTUALLY mini! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

About lossless audio in Apple Music – Apple Support

386: Laptops? Too Complicated! Feb 23, 2022

After blindly obeying a website written by someone else, Myke, Federico and Stephen dream up a new vision for the iPod touch, discuss Safari’s fading marketshare and wonder what foldable devices Apple could be working on.

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Spotify's Dash-Mounted 'Car Thing' Now Available for $89.99 - MacRumors

Spotify Car Thing

Current iPod Touch Now 1,000 Days Old With No Sign of New Model - MacRumors

iPod touch - Apple

Stephen's iPhone Case

CASETiFY

Microsoft Edge Looks Set to Overtake Safari as World's Second Most Popular Desktop Browser - MacRumors

Microsoft Edge has nearly toppled a major rival in the desktop browser war | TechRadar

The Browser Company

Mighty

Report: Apple Exploring 20-Inch All-Screen Foldable MacBook, But Foldable iPhone Delayed Until 2025 - MacRumors

Apple foldable iPhone delayed, foldable Mac in the works - 9to5Mac

How Would a MacBook With a Foldable Display Work? - MacRumors

385: Federico Viticci and the Multiverse of Madness Feb 16, 2022

Like, what even is an episode description?

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Tsareena | Pokédex

RAB Indoor

Two Rickies

The Lake House (film) - Wikipedia

Apple Music 'Replay 2022' Playlist Now Available - MacRumors

Spotify Wrapped, Unwrapped - Vox

Apple Music for Android gets better widgets, 'Apple Classical' - 9to5Google

Mastered for iTunes: how audio engineers tweak music for the iPod age | Ars Technica

What 'Mastered For iTunes' Really Means : The Record : NPR

Apple to Unveil 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro With Unchanged Design Next Month, Claims Original MacBook Pro 'Notch' Leaker - MacRumors

Why the 2012 non-Retina MacBook Pro still sells – Marco.org

SoundSticks III | 2.1-channel multimedia sound system

Intel® NUC Products

Myke's PC Parts List

Stephen's PC Parts List

ayaneo

Steam Deck

Playdate

SixtyFive – Mode Designs

J-01 Rev 1 Prices and Dates Announced (Isolation Gasket 65% with Macrokeys)

U80-A – RAMA WORKS®

Eighty - Mechanical Keyboard – Mode Designs

Review: HP Mini 1000 | WIRED

OS X on an HP Mini 1000 – 512 Pixels

Amazon.com: Samsung Electronics 980 PRO SSD

M.2 SSD Installation for PS5 Console - YouTube

SainSmart ToolPAC TS80P Mini Smart Soldering Iron Tool Set – Amazon

Hakko FR301-22 Vacuum DeSoldering Tool Portable with Carry Case 230V & BS Plug : Amazon

Remaster #106: Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Relay FM

384: A Very Well-Known Ophthalmologist Feb 09, 2022

After talking about pen podcasts and the biting lip emoji, Federico, Myke and Stephen give each other a tour of their smart home setups.

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The Jeremies Gazette

Proposal for Biting Lip emoji for Unicode 13.0 (PDF)

Feet-First Impressions of the Elgato Stream Deck Pedal — Peer Reviewed

Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone - Apple

Apple debuts Tap to Pay feature for iPhone, here are the details - 9to5Mac

Thijs Niks on Twitter: "One of my favorite TikTok genres is people discovering that American banks don’t let you transfer money to other people"

Apple HomePod Mini Secret Sensor for Smart Home Thermostats - Bloomberg

Everything New in iOS 15.4 Beta 2: Face ID Updates, Tap to Pay Code and More - MacRumors

iOS 15.4 makes Shortcut automations way less annoying to use - The Verge

Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors

Upgrade #393: Nothing Is So Perfect™ - Relay FM

Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera - Support, App, FAQs

Philips Hue

DSH-C310 Omna 180 Cam HD | D-Link

Eve Energy

Eve Weather

Security Cameras – Ring

Intermatic ST01

Canary

Intel® NUC

Roon

Echo Show (2nd Gen) – Stay in touch with the help of Alexa – Black : Amazon

iHome ISP6X Wi-FI Smart Plug – Amazon

LG CX 48 inch 4K Smart OLED TV | LG

Sonos Beam

meross Smart Power Strip – Amazon

55 LG OLED TV - B7 | LG

Matrix Audio - X-SABRE 3

Milo — Wells Audio

Now Playing: My Raspberry Pi Weekend Project • chorus.fm

My NEW Podcast Studio (Full Tour!) - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Serena Smart Shades | Lutron

Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool purifying

eero

Security System – Ring

Eve Thermo | evehome.com

383: The Jeremies (February 2022) Feb 03, 2022

Before Federico guesses the names of this year's new emoji, the guys talk about Apple's recent betas and deal with some follow-up. Pour a glass of bean juice and enjoy!

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Beats Fit Pro Launch Worldwide With Similar Features as AirPods Pro - MacRumors

How Wordle Went From Viral Sensation to Part of The New York Times - The New York Times

Gucci Releases $980 Case for $549 AirPods Max - MacRumors

Smart Case for New Apple AirPods Max Supports Sleep Mode – Amazon

Ticci Tries Universal Control – Twitter

Synergy

Apple copied us, and that's a good thing. Here's why… - Synergy & Symless Blog

Keynote Rickies, October 2020 – Rickies.co

Everything New in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4: Face ID With a Mask, Emojis, Apple Card Widget, Universal Control and More - MacRumors

First Look: New Emojis in iOS 15.4 – Emojipedia

Emoji Version 14.0 List – Emojipedia

Slack Emoji List — Emoji Codes to use on Slack [Updated: 2021] Emoji List

Senzu Bean | Dragon Ball Wiki | Fandom

Ungeniused #144: The Costa Concordia Disaster - Relay FM

🥤 Cup with Straw Emoji

382: It Does the Nib Nib Jan 26, 2022

Federico was featured in the App Store, Federico shipped an Obsidian plugin and Federico has questions about Elgato's new foot pedal.

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SHAKS Gamepad

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MacStories Starter Pack: Frame Nintendo Switch Screenshots with SwitchFrame - MacStories

Federico Viticci’s 7 Starter Shortcuts : App Store Story

Elgato launches Stream Deck Pedal and official Discord plugin - The Verge

In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors

Podcast Note workflow, now with Shortcuts – Six Colors

More podcast workflow tweaks – Six Colors

Wave:3 | elgato.com

Wave Mic Arm LP | elgato.com

Multi Mount System | elgato.com

This Tamagotchi-knockoff has a hole to stick your finger in | Boing Boing

【ぷにるんず】ぺこぱがトリオに!?　TVCM ぺこぱもぷにぷに編 - YouTube

Green Screen Mouse Mat | elgato.com

Dropbox support for macOS 12.3 | Dropbox Help

Dropbox warns users about issues with macOS 12 update - 9to5Mac

macOS 12.3 Will Include Cloud Storage Changes Affecting Dropbox and OneDrive - MacRumors

The Curious Case of Dropbox and macOS 12.3 – 512 Pixels

Inside the new Files On-Demand Experience on macOS - Microsoft Tech Community

Sync files to the cloud with FileProvider on macOS - WWDC21 - Videos - Apple Developer

MacStories Starter Pack: Introducing Obsidian Shortcut Launcher, A Free Plugin to Trigger Shortcuts from Obsidian - MacStories

Getting Started with Obsidian Shortcut Launcher - YouTube

381: Roast my iPad Home Screen Jan 20, 2022

This week, the guys offer up their iPad home screens for roasting after the unboxing of the year.

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The Tricky: Rickipedia — the comprehensive collection of picks and predictions

WordleBot 1.1, Now Fully Accessible with Native Emoji-to-Image Conversion - MacStories

Mophie Debuts $150 MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Travel Charger - MacRumors

Belkin Launches New MagSafe Charger With Kickstand - MacRumors

Mophie Debuts $150 MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Travel Charger - MacRumors

Belkin Launches New MagSafe Charger With Kickstand - MacRumors

Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe - Black - Apple

Belkin Secure Holder with Wire Cable for AirTag - White - Apple

Myke's iPad mini Home Screen (1/2)

Myke's iPad mini Home Screen (2/2)

Stephen's iPad mini Home Screen

Federico's iPad Pro Home Screen

FloatingPlayer: Music Player on the App Store

Jason Tate's Dedicated Now Playing Mini-Computer - MacStories

Apple ID Wallpaper

380: Light, Fog, Aroma Jan 12, 2022

The iPhone was announced 15 years ago. After the hosts recover from that shocking news, they talk briefly about the 2007 keynote, then move on to discuss some CES news. iOS 15's Photos widget and shameless Wordle clones are also discussed.

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Spotify HiFi delayed indefinitely as company says it has no 'timing details to share' - 9to5Mac

Apple to allow alternative payment system for 1st time in S. Korea – Korea Herald

The Wordle clones have disappeared from the App Store - The Verge

Wordle Clones Appearing in iOS App Store – 512 Pixels

WordleBot: A Shortcut to Annotate Your Wordle Results with Scores - MacStories

On Apple’s Photos Memory Feature – 512 Pixels

Jan. 6 memories: Apple made me a slideshow of the insurrection. – Slate

I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | Lauren Goode – WIRED

Connected #340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans - Relay FM

Apple Reinvents the Phone with iPhone - Apple

The Prompt #30: The Internet in Your Pocket - Relay FM

Live from Macworld 2007: Steve Jobs keynote | Engadget

Apple’s Macworld Keynote Is First Major MPEG-4 Streaming Event - Apple

Because Of Steve Jobs’s First Public iPhone Call, Starbucks Still Gets Orders For 4,000 Lattes

Original Apple iPhone Commercials - YouTube

First iPhone. A Guided Tour by Apple - YouTube

Sony announces the world’s first QD-OLED 4K TV, coming later this year - The Verge

Asus will release a 17-inch foldable OLED laptop this year - The Verge

LG’s new 16:18 monitor looks like a multitasking powerhouse - The Verge

Kohler’s PerfectFill tech can fill your tub for you - The Verge

Razer’s Project Sophia concept turns your desk into a modular computer - The Verge

Razer reneges on its claim the Zephyr mask uses 'N95-grade' filters | Engadget

Chevy Silverado EV revealed: GM’s best-selling truck goes electric - The Verge

Chevy Unveils Electric Silverado – 512 Pixels

Take a look at LG's biggest (and smallest) OLED TVs ever: Yep, it's 97 inches - CNET

LG's new 97" OLED TV is insane - YouTube

Finger-nibbling cat soft toy was CES 2022's weirdest product – PocketLint

AMAGAMI HAM HAM | GET PLAY BITTEN

Samsung promises ‘groundbreaking’ new TV feature: NFT support - The Verge

BMW debuts its new color-changing paint technology at CES: E Ink - The Verge

A Tour of the Weirdest iPod nano (6th-generation) - YouTube

379: The Rickies (January 2022) Jan 06, 2022

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
There's a new Chairman
For us
And we're feeling good

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Apple's AirPods Team Wants 'More Bandwidth' Than Bluetooth Provides - MacRumors

Google Nexus Q review - The Verge

Apple Marina Bay Sands opens Thursday in Singapore - Apple

378: 2021 Year in Review: We Are Your Family Dec 29, 2021

2021 is over, but we've got one last episode before the year ends for good. Let Federico, Myke and Stephen guide you through the last 12 months of Apple-focused tech news.

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Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple - Apple

iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature 'Thinner' Notch, Overall Design to Remain Unchanged - MacRumors

New iPad mini features: 8.4-inch display, smaller bezels - 9to5Mac

2001 Revisited: Macworld San Francisco – 512 Pixels

The Ticci Scale

Apple Releases Betas with Face ID Plus Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking, App Tracking Transparency, and Other New Features - MacStories

Maps Adds Accident, Hazard, and Speed Check Reporting Using the iPhone, CarPlay, and Siri to the iOS 14.5 Beta - MacStories

Test Driving a Wireless CarPlay Adapter - 512 Pixels on YouTube

iOS and iPadOS 14.5 Betas Let Users Pick The Default Streaming Music Service Used by Siri - MacStories

Emojipedia Previews the Emoji Included in the Second Beta of iOS and iPadOS 14.5 - MacStories

Everything New in iOS 14.5 Beta 2: New AirPods Max Emoji, Green Tint Fix, iPad Security and More - MacRumors

Apple May Launch 7-Inch Foldable iPhone With Apple Pencil Support in 2023 - MacRumors

Oppo Find N Impressions: The Best Folding Phone?! - MKBHD on YouTube

Apple launches ‘For All Mankind’ podcast – Six Colors

Liftoff #143: The Perseverance Landing and "For All Mankind" with Ron Moore - Relay FM

[Update: Pulled from App Store] Apple retires Music Memos app for iOS, suggests Voice Memos instead - 9to5Mac

Kuo: iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More - MacRumors

Kuo: New form factor MacBook Pro to feature HDMI port and SD card slot - 9to5Mac

Apple Has Apparently Pulled the Plug on the iMac Pro - MacStories

Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories

Apple adopting the word 'follow' for podcasts as users associate 'subscribe' with paid content - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format - Apple

Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program expands globally - Apple

Twenty Years Ago Today, Apple Shipped Mac OS X – 512 Pixels

Apple Arcade expands its award-winning catalog to more than 180 games - Apple

Apple leads the next chapter of podcasting with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions - Apple

Apple introduces AirTag - Apple

Apple unveils the next generation of Apple TV 4K - Apple

Apple introduces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple - Apple

Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M1 chip and stunning Liquid Retina XDR display - Apple

iMac features all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and 4.5K Retina display - Apple

How do I connect my bike with the Apple Find My network? : Support

iOS 14.5 offers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, diverse Siri voices, and more - Apple

I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | WIRED

Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge

Epic Versus Apple: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Apple Hires Cisco's Stella Low As New Communications Boss

Deezer's New HomePod Integration Supports Hi-Res Audio Playback - MacStories

Apple Announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Playback for Apple Music Subscribers Coming in June - MacStories

M1 iMac Review Roundup - MacStories

Comparing the M1 iMac to the G3 - 512 Pixels on YouTube

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “My first pre-release Apple review hardware!!"

iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories

Apple Announces SignTime and Many Other Accessibility Features Coming to Its Products - MacStories

Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch (Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 and later only) - Apple Support

Apple Introduces Affiliate Program for Podcasts Subscriptions - MacStories

iOS and iPadOS 14.6 Released with Apple Card Family, Podcasts Subscriptions, Updates to AirTags and Find My, and More - MacStories

A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories

WWDC 2021: Announcements – iOS 15, macOS Monterey, and More

Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter - The Verge

Apple argues against sideloading iPhone apps as regulatory pressure mounts - The Verge

Apple scores 35 Emmy nominations, including 20 for hit series “Ted Lasso” - Apple

The Obsidian iOS App is Now Available – The Sweet Setup

Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "iPhone 13 dummies ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/A0mjShgSTX" / Twitter

My First Kickstarter: The 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar – 512 Pixels

Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic - Apple

Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services - AppStories

Apple, US developers agree to App Store updates - Apple

Emojipedia Joins Zedge

YouTube brings picture-in-picture to iOS users - The Verge

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "We did it everyone!"

Vidit Bhargava on Twitter: "This is what I want from Safari in iOS 15 on the iPhone"

Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features - 9to5Mac

Kuo: iPhone 13 to support LEO satellite communication, allowing users to make phone calls and send texts without cell signal - 9to5Mac

Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments - WSJ

Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation - Apple (UK)

Apple Events - September 2021 - Apple

Apple’s “Ted Lasso” scores history-making win for Outstanding Comedy Series - Apple

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive is now designing expensive things for Ferrari, too - The Verge

Apple Watch Series 7 orders start Friday, October 8 - Apple

Apple introduces the Apple Music Voice Plan - Apple

Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold and expressive colors - Apple

Introducing the next generation of AirPods - Apple

Apple unveils game-changing MacBook Pro - Apple

Connected #366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10 - Relay FM

Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect - The New York Times

macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Christian Selig on Twitter: "Thanks y'all was pretty unanimous"

HomePod mini is available in bold new colors starting today - Apple

Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge

Connected #373: ★★★★★: How Dare You?! - Relay FM

Twitter Blue subscription now rolling out in US with undo button, custom app icons, more - 9to5Mac

Apple debuts new original podcast, the true crime series 'Hooked' - 9to5Mac

Apple Announces Self Service Repair Program That Will Provide Customers With Access to Tools, Parts, and Manuals - MacStories

Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware - Apple

iOS 15.2 Beta 2 Adds Macro Mode Toggle in Camera App on iPhone 13 Pro - MacRumors

Tidal launches new free tier, direct-to-artist payments, more - 9to5Mac

You Can Now Find the Lyrics to Your Favorite Songs in Spotify. Here’s How. — Spotify

Apple ordered to comply with court’s decision over in-app payments in Epic Games case | TechCrunch

Apple Still Developing AirPower-Like Charger, Also Exploring Long-Range Wireless Charging - MacRumors

Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors

MacStories Selects 2021: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

Apple Wins Stay in Epic Case, Won't Have to Implement App Store Changes Tomorrow - MacRumors

Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Secretly' Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016 - MacRumors

Apple Delays Corporate Return to Offices Indefinitely - MacRumors

377: Connected Café 🍕🍺 Dec 22, 2021

It's time for our annual Christmas gift exchange round-robin, and then the boys get down to business with some competitive picks about what will happen in 2022. All that's followed by a game of 20 Questions, with the questions supplied by listeners!

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376: The Jape That Went Too Far Dec 16, 2021

Myke has returned from vacation, armed with follow-up and listener questions. Meanwhile, Federico wanted the group to share some life lessons and Stephen has posted a video of the PodCabin.

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A Little Less Sad – 512 Pixels

Daring Fireball: The $64,000 Question

Apple adds nine new Scotland and Iceland aerials to Apple TV screensaver lineup - 9to5Mac

Aerial - A free and open-source Mac Screen Saver

MacStories Selects 2021: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

The MacStories Selects 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories

The 2021 MacStories Selects Awards – AppStories

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My NEW Podcast Studio (Full Tour!) - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Hide or show likes & saved playlists - YouTube Help

Hotel Ad - SNL - YouTube

My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels - YouTube

The Prompt #1: You’re Thinking of Pitchforks - Relay FM

375: Scatter My Content to The Sea Dec 08, 2021

Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the future of Craft and note-taking apps in general. The next wave of Apple silicon Macs is also discussed, as are vintage products the company should bring back with a modern twist.

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macOS Monterey 12.1 Fixes Major Tap to Click, YouTube HDR, and Charging Bugs - MacRumors

Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 to Developers - MacRumors

Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors

Ungeniused - Relay FM

Virtual Boy - Wikipedia

Frederico Christmas Trees | Utah

Lord Arse! 🕹️ on Twitter: "Is there anything sexier than Bill Gates lying seductively atop a desk?"

Stephen Gates

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Rockbox - Free Music Player Firmware

2.0 - Craft update

Craft Developer Platform

Introduction - Craft X Documentation

Obsidian In Depth: Core Plugins (Part 2) - AppStories

Sublime Text

The State of External Retina Displays, [Almost] 2022 Edition — Liss is More

The Case for a 5K Thunderbolt Display – 512 Pixels

374: Myke's Advocate Dec 01, 2021

Myke is on vacation, so Federico and Stephen are finally free to talk about the Mac and AirPower. Then, a Q&A session for the ages.

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Apple Still Developing AirPower-Like Charger, Also Exploring Long-Range Wireless Charging - MacRumors

Apple Still Working on AirPower-Like Charger, Also Long-Range Wireless Charging and Reverse Charging - MacRumors

3-in-1 Boost Charge Pro Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe | Belkin

Big Apple Buddy

MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Car Vent Mount PRO with MagSafe for iPhone | Belkin

Amazon.com: Spigen OneTap Pro Designed for Magsafe Fast Wireless Car Charger Mount (Magnetically Levitate & Fast Charge iPhone 13,12 Models Even The Max Model)

The Curious Case of Apple's Missing App Integrations for Shortcuts - MacStories

Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStories

Federico's original review of Workflows, from way back in 2014.

Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac

folivora.ai - BetterTouchTool

Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM

A Look at BTT's Notch Bar

Keyboard Maestro 10.0.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS

Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM

CleanShot X for Mac

How to Batch Convert Shortcuts for Use Throughout Monterey and with Other Automation Apps - MacStories

GB Operator

Remaster - Relay FM

Downstream - Relay FM

The Voices of macOS - YouTube

373: ★★★★★: How Dare You?! Nov 24, 2021

Federico and Myke are joined by alternating members of the Hackett family. Beats are reviewed and thanks are given.

(Please rate and review the show.)

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Connected #366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10 - Relay FM

You Can Now Find the Lyrics to Your Favorite Songs in Spotify. Here’s How. — Spotify

Tidal launches new free tier, direct-to-artist payments, more - 9to5Mac

Beats Fit Pro

Powerbeats Pro

Apple AirPod lodged in man's esophagus after swallowed while asleep – USA Today

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways | Android Central

Amazon.com: Blu Tack Original Adhesive Putty (4 Pack)

Connected #268: Executive Spaghetti - Relay FM

Beats Studio Buds

New Apple Podcasts Rating Prompt Artificially Boosts App Store Score - MacRumors

Apple just provided the perfect example of why you can’t trust App Store review scores - The Verge

The Prompt - Relay FM

Ratings and Reviews - Apple Developer

Under the Radar #228: Ask For Money - Relay FM

372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New? Nov 17, 2021

There's a new version of iOS 15 right around the corner, Apple has announced a new self-service repair program and Twitter is up to ... stuff.

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iOS 15.2 Beta 2 Adds Macro Mode Toggle in Camera App on iPhone 13 Pro - MacRumors

Everything New in iOS 15.2 Beta 3: Macro Mode Updates, iCloud Private Relay Tweaks and More - MacRumors

HYPER Announces new Notebook Dock – 512 Pixels

WhatsApp Working on App for iPadOS and macOS Using Mac Catalyst - MacRumors

WABetaInfo

Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

JerryRigEverything - YouTube

Twitter makes big changes for devs as it eyes decentralized future - The Verge

Build what’s next with the new Twitter Developer Platform – Twitter

Twitter Developer Platform Roadmap | Trello

Tweetbot 6.6 Gets Support for Creating Polls, Limiting Who Can Reply to Tweets - MacStories

Twitter Blue subscription now rolling out in US with undo button, custom app icons, more - 9to5Mac

Twitter Blue Features

iPad mini Review: Small Wonder - MacStories

The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels

Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups – AppStories

Apple says the iPad Mini’s jelly scrolling isn’t a problem that needs to be fixed - The Verge

Remaster - Relay FM

371: Roast my iPhone Home Screen Nov 10, 2021

Everyone is bad at setting up their iPhones.

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Stephen Hackett on Twitter: orange

Rogue Amoeba | Installing ACE on MacOS 11 (Big Sur) and MacOS 12 (Monterey)

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Coming from iPadOS, it really is too bad how slow and unfinished the Shortcuts app for Monterey is..."

Connected #355: Roast my Menu Bar - Relay FM

Connected #358: Roast my Dock - Relay FM

Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups – AppStories

Federico's 'Main' Home Screen

Federico's Additional Home Screens

‎Remind Me Faster on the App Store

Remind Me Faster - Club MacStories

‎Marvis Pro on the App Store

Stephen's Home Screens

Myke's Home Screens

370: MacBook Venti Nov 03, 2021

The guys are joined by One True John to talk about life midway through the Apple silicon transition, how Shortcuts for the Mac is shaping up and how our moms feel about our media appearances.

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Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge

Apple's Former Design Chief Jony Ive to Speak at WIRED Event Next Week - MacRumors

2021 MacBook Pro Teardown: A Glimpse at a Better Timeline | iFixit News

Pokémon Center x Grado - The Workbench | Grado Labs

Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect - The New York Times

Two Months with Apple's New M1 iMac - MacStories

macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories

On the Present — and Possible Future — of the MacBook Air – 512 Pixels

Shortcuts for Mac: 27 of Our Favorite Third-Party Integrations - MacStories

Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors

369: MagTricky.com Oct 27, 2021

This week on the show: impressions of the AirPods 3 and new MacBook Pro, a review of macOS Monterey and a breakthrough new magnetic product for listeners to track the Connected Chairmen.

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Devil Dogs

Pumpkin Dogs

MagTricky

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 15.1 with SharePlay, Safari for iPad Fixes, Shortcuts Improvements, and More - MacStories

Myke's Macro Comparison

Anker MagGo chargers debut with six new iPhone accessories - 9to5Toys

Flashback #11: The Nexus Q - Relay FM

Clamp-Mounted Surge Protector - Additional Desktop Outlets - Fully

Polishing Cloth - Apple

AirPods (3rd generation) - Apple

Cortex #121: Travelling Confidence - Relay FM

Synik 22 Backpack – TOM BIHN Bags

Quinn Nelson on Twitter: "WTF HAHAHAHA HOW IS THIS SHIPPABLE? WHAT IS THIS?!"

TopNotch for macOS

CleanShot X for Mac

Bartender 4 - MacBook Pro Notch Support

Shortcuts for Mac: 27 of Our Favorite Third-Party Integrations - MacStories

The Saddest Mac UI Element – 512 Pixels

macOS 12 Monterey Screenshots – 512 Pixels

macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories

368: Eaten by the Italian Post Office Oct 20, 2021

Myke, Federico and Stephen sit down to score their "Unleashed" picks ... and unbox something amazing. Then, a special bonus segment featuring some very surprising coin flips.

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Triple J - Wikipedia

Safari 15 Watch: Old tabs edition – Six Colors

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "iPadOS 15.1 RC. Tabs. Sweet, sweet Safari tabs. That's the tweet."

Pilates - Wikipedia

Keynote Rickies, October 2021 – Interactive scorecard

MVO Woodworks — Peer Reviewed

Scorekeeping Across Borders — Peer Reviewed

Photo of the Trophies

You Probably Won't Be Able to Get Apple's New Polishing Cloth in Time for the Holidays - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #611: Unleashed, Indeed

A Running List of Small Details About Apple’s New MacBook Pros – 512 Pixels

Apple Rumored to Launch 27-Inch Mini-LED iMac With ProMotion in Early 2022 [Updated] - MacRumors

The New MacBook Pro — MacSparky

Apple's 140W Power Adapter is Company's First GaN Charger, Supports USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 - MacRumors

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367: The Rickies (October 2021) Oct 13, 2021

Apple has announced an October event, so the Passionate Ones have gathered to appoint a new Event Chairman through the making of Picks, both Regular and Risky.

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Myke in the Intro

Upgrade #375: My Watch Is My Cake - Relay FM

Apple Watch Series 7 Review: Spot the Differences! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple Watch Series 7 review: watch before you upgrade - The Verge - YouTube

Apple Watch Series 7 - It's here! - iJustine - YouTube

Myke's Watch

Stephen's Watch

Our Favorite Bath Trays and Accessories | Reviews by Wirecutter

Stephen's Bath Tray

Apple Announces Event for Monday, October 18 – 512 Pixels

Rickies.co

Rickies.net

Keynote Rickies, October 2021 Scorecard (Spoilers!)

Line of Succession

Jason Snell on Twitter: The Bookmarks Bar has Moved

How to enable Low Power Mode in macOS Monterey | Macworld

366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10 Oct 06, 2021

This week, the boys turn to a 12-sided die to shape the order of the show. Topics on the dodecahedron include follow-up, the 10th anniversary of Steve Jobs' death, tables coming to Craft and Amazon's recent announcements.

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About Dice by PCalc

Shortcuts – iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Steve Jobs Tribute Video

Jony Ive pens WSJ piece in remembrance of Steve Jobs: 'I think about Steve every day' - 9to5Mac

Jony Ive on What He Misses Most About Steve Jobs - WSJ

Jony Ive's Article via Apple News

Steve Jobs's Death, Ten Years Later: Read Tim Cook's Memo to Apple Employees - Bloomberg

Scott Forstall's Tweet

Satoru Iwata - Heart of a Gamer - YouTube

Here’s the deluge of announcements from Amazon’s fall devices event - The Verge

Ring Always Home Cam, an Indoor Flying Camera | Ring

Amazon’s Astro home robot is like having Alexa on wheels - The Verge

Don’t be fooled — Amazon’s Astro isn’t a home robot, it’s a camera on wheels - The Verge

Hands on with Amazon’s Astro home robot

Adobe Creative Cloud App Brings Thousands of New Fonts to iPhone and iPad - MacStories

‎Fontcase - Manage Your Type on the App Store

1.7 - Craft update - Tables 🤯

Control what’s playing on Apple TV - Apple Support

365: Sorry, I'm Plastic Sep 29, 2021

The guys all have new iPhones and talk about their migration experiences and initial impressions of the new devices. Then, Myke and Stephen tell Federico what he already knew — that the new iPad mini is fantastic.

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Safari Extensions for iOS and iPadOS 15: A Roundup of Our Favorites - MacStories

Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive is now designing expensive things for Ferrari, too - The Verge

"Designed by Apple in California" Book With Actual Products - 512 Pixels - YouTube

tvOS 15 - 9to5Mac

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

iPhone 13: A Filmmaker's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

Lytro - Wikipedia

The iPad mini: Small Wonder – AppStories

Remaster #101: Emulation - Relay FM

SHAKS Gamepad

364: One True John Demands Your Allegiance Sep 23, 2021

iOS and iPadOS 15 are out, as are reviews for the new iPhones and iPads. This week, Federico tells Stephen and Myke what the new iPad mini is like and what Safari extensions they should check out. Mood boards were created along the way.

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The Prompt #56: Stephen for Calendars - Relay FM

Myke in Hats

Dieter Bohn's Promotion Proof

Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2021) - YouTube

Departures #6: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2021) - Relay FM

iPhone 13 Unboxing & Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

iPhone 13 and 13 mini review: bigger battery, better camera - The Verge - YouTube

iPhone 13 Pro review: attention to detail - The Verge - YouTube

Ticci's Haiku

iPad mini Review: Small Wonder - MacStories

iPad mini (2021) review: Small packages – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: The (First) Retina iPad Mini

The Test Drivers - Relay FM

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

AppStories.net

‎PiPifier on the App Store

‎Amplosion: Redirect AMP Links on the App Store

‎Overamped on the App Store

‎Noir - Dark Mode for Safari on the App Store

‎Vidimote for Safari on the App Store

‎Momentum on the App Store

‎xSearch for Safari on the App Store

Safari Keyword Search hits 2.0, comes to iOS – Six Colors

‎Achoo HTML Viewer & Inspector on the App Store

‎Reload All Tabs for Safari on the App Store

‎Yomu EBook Reader on the App Store

Craft - Create Amazing Documents

Mac Power Users - Relay FM

363: FaceIDSensorThatSupportsPartiallyOccludedFaces Sep 16, 2021

The dust has settled from Apple's iPhone 13 event and a Chairman has emerged from the haze.

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Hacking CloudKit - How I accidentally deleted your Apple Shortcuts - Detectify Labs

Nintendo Switch updated with the ability to pair AirPods - 9to5Mac

Remaster #99: Handhelds Are Back! - Relay FM

The Bill of Rickies – Rickies.co

Keynote Rickies, September 2021 – Rickies.co

Upgrade #371: Midnight Is Starlight's Best Friend - Relay FM

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "There is a reason Apple didn’t talk about the Apple Watch Series 7 CPU this year…"

Host Leaderboard • The Rickies

Dice by Pcalc

Apple Letting Customers 'Get Ready' for iPhone 13 Launch With Pre-Order Setup - MacRumors

362: The Rickies (September 2021) Sep 08, 2021

Apple will be California Streaming,
so the Connected guys are dreaming
of sweet, sweet victories
in the September '21 Rickies.

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Apple Watch: Series 7 to Have Bigger Face With More Data - Bloomberg

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Relay FM - Twitch

September 2021 Scorecard – Rickies.co

Rickipedia — Rickies.net

iPhone 12 | 12 Pro Leather Sleeve with MagSafe

Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger - 9to5Mac

361: The Apple Maps of Cellular Radios Sep 01, 2021

September is here, and that means iPhone and Apple Watch rumors are heating up. Stephen and Myke go through what's new on that front, cover some cool new Mac accessories, share regrets about Nest and kick off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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Myke's Accidental Upload

Darren in a Space Station

Report: Tim Cook wants to oversee 'one more major new product category' before stepping down as Apple CEO - 9to5Mac

Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – 512 Pixels

Kuo: iPhone 13 to support LEO satellite communication, allowing users to make phone calls and send texts without cell signal - 9to5Mac

Apple's Future iPhones to Include Satellite Features - Bloomberg

Form-fitting USB-C Hubs for iMac 24-Inch – HyperShop.com

StayGo mini USB-C Hub – Twelve South

StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South

HoverBar Duo – Twelve South

Stone'r – Twelve South

Stephen Hackett on Instagram: "The PodCabin"

Nest Cam (Battery) - Google Store

Google offers Nest Cam (battery) theft replacement policy - 9to5Google

Nest Cam Battery (2021) Review: More time in the oven - 9to5Google

New Nest Cam will get web portal, manual clips eventually - 9to5Google

Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system - The Verge

Security System – Ring

All New Echo Show 5 – Compact smart display with Alexa

Apple Plans Faster Watch, Future Temperature and Glucose Sensors - Bloomberg

Prosser: Apple Watch Series 7 to Feature Flat-Edged Design, New Green Color Option - MacRumors

First '45mm' Apple Watch Bands Spotted Ahead of Series 7 Unveiling [Updated] - MacRumors

2021 Apple Watch Series 7 renders show expected flat design - 9to5Mac

Draplin Design Co.: DDC-200 "TIMEX x DDC Standard Issue Scout Watch" Third Edition

WSJ: Apple plans new sleep tracking features, blood pressure tech, and more for future Apple Watch - 9to5Mac

Apple Plans Blood-Pressure Measure, Wrist Thermometer in Watch - WSJ

Apple Watch With Larger Screen Is Likely to Be Delayed - Bloomberg

Apple Watch Series 7 Production Reportedly Delayed Due to Quality Issues [Updated] - MacRumors

360: The Luxembourg Incident Aug 25, 2021

Myke and Federico pick Connected's weirdest listener, look back at Tim Cook's ten years as CEO of Apple, and talk about Federico's new CMS.

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The Safari 15 Fight Isn’t Over Yet – 512 Pixels

Here’s how to turn on YouTube Picture-in-Picture for iPhone - 9to5Google

Setting Up a Custom Domain for iCloud Email - MacStories

Tim Cook’s Apple, ten years later - The Verge

Tim Cook's 4 a.m. starts explained; Apple less exciting than it was - 9to5Mac

Apple employees are organizing, now under the banner #AppleToo - The Verge

Introducing the All-New Club MacStories: New Tiers for More Original Content, Discord Community, Search and Custom RSS, and Our New 'Calliope' Web App - MacStories

Introducing the All-New Club MacStories – AppStories

Deeper on Calliope, Our New Web App for Club MacStories and AppStories - MacStories

359: DLC to iOS 14 Aug 18, 2021

The guys mark Relay's 7th birthday by launching the annual Relay FM for St. Jude fundraiser! Then, discussions about Safari 15, 1Password and Federico's switch to Android.

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Relay FM for St. Jude 2021

Departures #5: 2021 Q&A: Relay FM Turns 7 - Relay FM

Myke's Recording Desk (before the stickers)

Myke's Sticker Progress

Stephen's Sticker Progress

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Safari Changes

Vidit's Concept

Federico's Samsung Z Fold 3

The Bold Type - Wikipedia

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G | Samsung

Connected #265: What Are You, a Dictionary? - Relay FM

How Samsung beefed up its new folding phones: metal, tape, and a dab of goo - The Verge

Connected #92: My Relationship with the Status Bar - Relay FM

1Password 8: The Story So Far | 1Password

Upgrade #366: The Node Legacy - Relay FM

358: Roast my Dock Aug 11, 2021

Instead of just texting him, Myke directs much of his follow-up directly an absent Federico. Then, he and Stephen talk about the latest iPhone 13 rumors and roast each other's Docks.

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🐟 Fish Emoji

Salt | Chemical formula

YouTube brings picture-in-picture to iOS users - The Verge

Upgrade #365: Apple's Compromise - Relay FM

Relay FM Coin challenge coin

Apple looks to expand beta testing of iOS 15 as stable release nears - 9to5Mac

Roundup: Here's what's new in iOS 15 beta 5 - 9to5Mac

Reminders Splash Screen – Maksim Petriv

Shortcuts Notification – Alan Miller

Shortcuts Icon – Federico Viticci

Apple Readies New iPhones With Pro-Focused Camera, Video Updates - Bloomberg

Stephen's Dock Settings

Stephen Dock

Todoist

Craft

Reeder 5

GoodLinks

DEVONtechnologies

Day One

Notion

1Password

Parcel

Audio Hijack

Zoom

Forecast

Transmit 5

MarsEdit 4

Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin

Myke's Dock Settings

Myke's Dock

Everyone Poops - Amazon.com

Spark

Mimestream

FusionCast

Adobe Audition

Piezo

Fission

FusionCast

Pixelmator Pro

357: I Need my Hands, Especially in the Summer Aug 04, 2021

Myke is away, so Stephen talks about the Mac Pro and Federico talks about emulating old video games. Also: MagSafe PopSockets, shipping challenges and the future of the Jeremies.

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Mac Pro gets a graphics update – Six Colors

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Here’s your new Intel Mac Pro…"

Magic Accessories - Apple

Myke' Touch ID Life Hack

Emojipedia Joins Zedge

Zedge

YouTube ‘Premium Lite’ subscription offers ad-free viewing for less - The Verge

Remaster - Relay FM

Metroid - Wikipedia

Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch

Provenance

Installing Provenance

Welcome to AltStore

Delta Emulator

Backbone Game Controller

PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip 2.0 for Xbox Controllers

Virtual Boy - Wikipedia

Mac Components - Apple

PopGrip for MagSafe

PopWallet+ for MagSafe

Zacian | Pokédex

Arcanine | Pokédex

356: Poke a Hole in the Toolbar Jul 28, 2021

Myke received his mascot and Federico found another Magsafe wallet. There are even more iPad Mini rumors, and Beta 4 has brought a whole new set of changes to Safari. But don’t worry, the Europeans also want to share some things they love right now.

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2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

Myke's Rickie Mascot

The iPhone 13 Models! - MKBHD - YouTube

MagEZ Wallet 2 Series – PITAKA-Global

MagEZ Wallet 2 Pro – PITAKA-Global

Exclusive: Apple planning redesigned iPad mini with A15 processor, USB-C port, more - 9to5Mac

Next-Generation iPad Mini Will Reportedly Feature a Mini-LED Display - MacRumors

iPad Mini 6 to Feature 8.3-Inch Display With No Home Button and Narrower Bezels - MacRumors

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Safari on iPad (Beta 4)

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Safari on iPhone (Beta 4)

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Too Many Tiny Buttons (Beta 4)

Daring Fireball: Safari's Crowded Toolbar in iOS 15 Beta 4

Chrome Home – Chris Lee

Astell&Kern Kann Alpha

Stellar65 – Space Cables

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “The Stellar65 from @spacecables”

Boardsource

Roon

‎MusicSmart - Liner Notes on the App Store

Craft - Create Amazing Documents

GitHub - chhoumann/quickadd: QuickAdd for Obsidian

Obsidian Quick Add Screenshot

‎Train Beacon on the App Store

355: Roast my Menu Bar Jul 22, 2021

Myke has questions about the Apple Watch, Stephen holds an unboxing and Federico has a new computer. Then, judging others based on the menu bar of their Mac.

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Gurman: iPhone 13 could feature an Apple Watch-like always-on mode - 9to5Mac

World Emoji Awards 🗳🌍🏆 on Twitter: "We have a WINNER."

2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

MagSafe Battery Pack Tidbits: Thickness, Weight, Charging Details, and More - MacRumors

First impressions: Apple's MagSafe battery pack isn't perfect, but you'll probably still want to get one - 9to5Mac

Jeremy's Boat Charger

Matrix Audio - Mini-i 3/Mini-i Pro 3

Roon

Intel® NUC Mini PCs

Myke's Menu Bar

AirBuddy

‎The Clock on the Mac App Store

PCalc

CleanShot X for Mac

Timery for Toggl

Bartender 4

Alfred

Rocket

Stephen's Menu Bar

Keyboard Maestro

Mac Media Key Forwarder for iTunes and Spotify

‎BetterSnapTool on the Mac App Store

Apps – Marco.org

‎Downlink on the Mac App Store

Hazel – Noodlesoft

Federico's Menu Bar

AppZapper

354: Now You Drink Water Using a Balloon Jul 15, 2021

Stephen has to whisper with an accent and Apple has to keep re-thinking Safari 15. Meanwhile, Myke still isn't using MagSafe and Federico's text editor has gone global.

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Craft.do on Twitter: "There’s no turning back now… 😲"

Vote for Weird Fish Emoji! 🦠

Connected #212: NanoHippo - Relay FM

New Emojis in 2021-2022 – Emojipedia

2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter

‎Obsidian - Connected Notes on the App Store

The Obsidian iOS App is Now Available – The Sweet Setup

Club MacStories

iOS Shortcuts - Share your ideas! - Obsidian Forum

MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple

Apple Quietly Releases MagSafe Battery Pack - MacStories

Federico's Tweet showing iPhone Safari changes

Redesigned Safari Redesigned Again – 512 Pixels

Daring Fireball: Yours Truly on Rene Ritchie's Show Talking About iOS 15 Safari

Gurman: Redesigned iPad mini coming this fall, larger-screened Apple Silicon iMac still in the works - 9to5Mac

Readwise

Bloomberg: Apple paused development of larger Apple Silicon iMac to focus on 24-inch model - 9to5Mac

Apple Seeks Up to 20% Boost in IPhone Output; Shares Hit Record - Bloomberg

Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "iPhone 13 dummies"

Ultrawide lens improvements again reported for iPhone 13 - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #361: It’s Not an Artistic Exercise - Relay FM

353: 88XX BANE Jul 07, 2021

A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. A ceramic Apple Watch. A calendar Kickstarter. A review update. An Apple Watch. A Kickstarter. An update.

This is not three episodes of Connected. It's one episode, and we call it 88XX BANE.

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Stephen's Apple Watch Backups

iPadOS 14 Apple Pencil Features Expand to French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Languages - MacRumors

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Kicktraq – 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett

Dongle (@DongleBookPro) / Twitter

GrapeCal - The iPhone Wiki

Dongle on Twitter: "EVT Mac Mini, with iPod dock."

Apple Demo on Twitter: What are Apple Prototypes?

MusicHarbor Unveils a New Mac-Ready iPad Design and Widgets - MacStories

‎MusicSmart - Liner Notes on the App Store

Liner Notes (July 3rd, 2021) • chorus.fm

352: A Watched Watch Never Boils Jun 30, 2021

This week, the guys talk about the Big Mail and Mimestream email clients, then move on to the topics of broken Apple Watches, Safari 15 and Apple's new Public Betas.

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Big Mail - Upgrade your inbox

Big Mail - What's New

Big Mail - IMAP

Mailplane - Mailplane stopped selling licenses

Mimestream | A native macOS email client for Gmail

MailMate

Stream #72 - Dolby Atmos Demystified by MxU | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

Big iPads, Apple Car Changes, Amazon AR Glasses: Inside Big Tech Labs - Bloomberg

Upgrade #359: Hi Everybody... Pineapple - Relay FM

Apple Watch International Collection bands show love of country - Apple

Three Weeks with iOS and iPadOS 15: Foundational Updates - MacStories

Apple Beta Software Program

SharePlay now working on iOS 15 beta 2 – here's a first look - 9to5Mac

The Test Drivers #35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay - Relay FM

351: The Internet Runs on a Bunch of Numbers and Dots Jun 23, 2021

Myke is pondering emails apps and Federico is not happy with Safari. Also, Day One has been acquired, development continues on Dark Sky, and the boys are excited about Live Text.

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Wooden Monitor Stand & iMac Riser for Desk | Grovemade®

Day One at Automattic | Day One

Day One at Automattic – Matt Mullenweg

Popular Classic Endless Runner 'Jetpack Joyride' Coming to Apple Arcade - MacRumors

'Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City' is coming to Apple Arcade | Engadget

Remaster - Relay FM

Apple-owned Dark Sky app updated with Apple Watch improvements and more - 9to5Mac

iPadOS 15: Hands-on with Apple’s Weather app for iPad - 9to5Mac

Big Mail - Upgrade your inbox

Federico's Tweets About Safari

Federico's Safari Extension

350: A Setup of Optimism Jun 16, 2021

This week, Myke, Stephen and Federico gather from across the globe to discuss iPadOS 15 multitasking and some sad Mac news.

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Bronzor - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia

Mac Power Users #592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation - Relay FM

Pixelmator Pro and the new Shortcuts app - Pixelmator Blog

DacDaddy on the Road -- @viticci

‎Annotable: Annotation & Markup on the App Store

Connected #297: Ceiling Fan Research - Relay FM

What Is My Hackett Number? -- Justin Hamilton

Beats announces $149.99 Studio Buds earbuds with active noise cancellation - The Verge

Sony WF-1000XM4 review: a sonic triumph - The Verge

Podcast to video converter | FusionCast

This simple dock turns your Apple Watch into a bedside orb - The Verge

Game Boy Screen Magnifiers

Material Dock – Studio Neat

MagSafe powerbank for iPhone 12 with AirPods charging too - 9to5Mac

Aluminum Stand & Hub for iPad Pro | Foldable USB-C Hub & iPad Stand

iOS 11: iPad Wishes and Concept Video - MacStories

Federico's Example of Multitasking on iPadOS 15 -- Twitter

349: If Robots Happen, We’ll Need To Readdress This Jun 10, 2021

WWDC 2021 is underway, and picks made last week must be judged. There will be a winner, a loser and probably some changes to the rules of the game.

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Ellen's 'Rickie' Mascot

Ticci Easter Egg?

Cadillac Ticci

iPadOS 15 Preview - Apple

Connected #340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans - Relay FM

Apple Music’s spatial audio is sometimes amazing but mostly inconsistent - The Verge

First Thoughts on Spatial Audio in Apple Music – Birchtree

Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2021 – Rickies.co

WWDC 2021 – Rickipedia

Thoughts on Flexies – Rickipedia

Apple's fancy FaceTime features might be too late to matter – Macworld

WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors

Episode 223: WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for the Mac, iPad Keyboard Navigation, and Developer Tools – AppStories

Meet Shortcuts for macOS - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer

Apple Updates App Store Review Guidelines, Says Developers Can Now Appeal Over Perceived Unfair Treatment - MacRumors

Under the Radar #219: WWDC 2021 - Relay FM

348: The Rickies (WWDC 2021) Jun 01, 2021

WWDC is next week, so the boys have gathered their picks for The Rickies, which are now tracked on some amazing websites. As for the picks themselves ... well, buckle up, because things get passionate.

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The Rickies

Keynote Rickies, WWDC 2021 – Rickies.co

Rickies/Details.md at main · lexpostma/Rickies · GitHub

Rickipedia — the comprehensive collection of picks and predictions

Comparing the M1 iMac to the G3 - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Customize macOS System Preferences - 512 Pixels - YouTube

ScreenFlow

A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories

Apple Plans Redesigned AirPods for 2021, New AirPods Pro in 2022 - Bloomberg

LeBron James may have just proved the unannounced Beats Studio Buds are real - The Verge

Comply Foam Tips Compatible with Apple AirPods Pro

Here's Karl Lagerfeld wearing a custom Apple Watch with a secret gold bracelet - Vox

Get on Karl Lagerfeld's case(s) - Core77

347: Friendship Ended with Shelf May 26, 2021

Myke (AKA the tvOS Guy) has a review of the new Apple TV remote and Federico has been pontificating about a new iPod touch. Then, with WWDC fast approaching, the Europeans pick a couple more features they want to see Apple announce.

Stephen got stuck with the edit.

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Apple Support Document Clarifies Lossless Streaming Details - MacStories

Apple Announces WWDC 2021 Schedule - MacStories

How Apple Music Lossless Audio Will Work With AirPods | Digital Trends

Cortex #116: Legacy in Your Lifetime - Relay FM

Comparing the M1 iMac to the G3 - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Upgrade #354: Even Safari Knows It's Yellow - Relay FM

Automators #74: Stream Deck: Going Large - Relay FM

The Stainless Steel iPod shuffle - 512 Pixels - YouTube

iFixit's Apple TV 4K 2021 Teardown - YouTube

Apple’s excuse for no AirTag in Siri Remote: it’s too thick to easily lose in your couch - The Verge

Returnal (video game) - Wikipedia

Steve Moser on Twitter: Potential iPod Touch?

Vidit's Menu Bar Concept – Twitter

346: The Hi-Res Society May 20, 2021

The M1 iPad Pro is here, and Federico walks Stephen and Myke through his review and thoughts on the new device. Then, a lecture on high-resolution audio in light of the recent Apple Music news. It's Federico Mania!

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CalDigit Support Downloads

Element Hub | CalDigit

M1 iMac Review Roundup - MacStories

24-inch M1 iMac review: She’s a rainbow – Six Colors

Upgrade #353: Orange iMac in My Orange Office - Relay FM

Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With Faster Chips - Bloomberg

iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories

Quinn Nelson Measures the Apple TV Colour Accuracy – YouTube

Modular Computer: iPad Pro as a Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Workstation - MacStories

Daring Fireball: The iPad Awkwardly Turns 10

AppStories Episode 214: Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services

Apple Announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Playback for Apple Music Subscribers Coming in June - MacStories

AirPods and HomePods Will Not Support Apple Music's New Lossless Audio - MacStories

xkcd: Standards

AirPods to gain lossless streaming capabilities via software update, says leaker | AppleInsider

Microsoft’s foldable Surface Duo is now the cost of a normal phone - The Verge

Android 12 preview: first look at Google’s radical new design - The Verge

Myke's Very Colorful Keyboard

345: Why Are the Italians Involved? May 12, 2021

Federico is attempting to live that Thunderbolt life as Myke starts reviewing apps. Meanwhile, Stephen is the worst. Then, with WWDC a month away, the guys introduce a new segment.

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Miss Teen USA 2007 - South Carolina answers a question - YouTube

New Kensington StudioDock coming for 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro - 9to5Mac

Christopher Lawley breaks his StudioDock

Sketchboard Pro for iPad Artists

Apple Hires Cisco's Stella Low As New Communications Boss – Buzzfeed News

Daring Fireball: Apple Hires Stella Low, Formerly of Cisco, as New Communications Boss

Why does every advert look the same? Blame Corporate Memphis | WIRED UK

Corporate Memphis - Wikipedia

“Tiny Head Tee” graphic tee by Connected

Memphis Group - Wikipedia

"Gizmo" Theme

Ettore Sottsass - Wikipedia

Federico's Tweets about Apple Music HiFi

Chipolo ONE Spot Now Available to Pre-Order as Cheaper AirTag Alternative With Find My Integration - MacRumors

How Shopify’s network of sellers can take on Amazon - The Verge

Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock Pro for Mac & PC | Belkin

Samsung Portable SSD X5 500 GB Thunderbolt3 External SSD – Amazon

Amazon Basics Bi-Directional USB-C to DisplayPort Cable

OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock - OWC Digital

Parcel - Delivery Tracking for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Parcel - Amazon Integration

OmniFocus 4 First Look & Invitation to Help Test - The Omni Group

OmniFocus 4.0 for iPad and iPhone Now in Beta — MacSparky

Remember The Milk - Services / API

Federico is Annoyed by Files

‎Eddie on the App Store

Dashboard – 512 Pixels

344: A Chainsaw from Eight Miles Away May 05, 2021

There are some amazing websites on the Internet, but nothing can ease the pain brought by iPad mini rumors. Stephen knows about sound, Myke has a new keychain and Federico has a story to tell about Obsidian.

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The Jeremies Gazette

Rickipedia

Ungeniused #128: The Quadro Tracker - Relay FM

AppStories 216: Substack, Email, and Data Portability

Fastmail

Topicbox

Apple Posts Acoustic Performance Information on M1 iMac – 512 Pixels

12.9-Inch iPad Pro Now Delivers as Late as Mid-July - MacRumors

Rumor: Apple to Announce Third-Generation AirPods and HiFi Apple Music Tier in 'Coming Weeks' - MacRumors

iOS 14.6 beta 1 hinted at Apple Music HiFi support with Dolby audio references - 9to5Mac

Arnold Kim on Hits Daily Double

HitsDailyDouble (who?) Rumor - MacRumors

2001 Revisited – 512 Pixels

Kuo: iPad Mini 6 Delayed Until Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Designing the Future of Airbnb

AirTag and Accessories - All Accessories - Apple

AirTag Owners Bemoan Inability to Let Others Track Their Items Via Family Sharing - MacRumors

Concept: Enhancing AirTag with family sharing, widgets, and an Apple Watch app - 9to5Mac

Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "They fit perfectly"

How Basecamp blew up - Platformer

Obsidian

Cortex #114: The Garden of #AskCortex - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM

Readwise

Obsidian Roundup

343: The Jeremies (April 2021) Apr 28, 2021

Myke explains what admiration means, then the guys talk about what's new in iOS 14.5 before getting into what's going on at Basecamp. Then in a radical change of gears, Federico has to name some emoji and Stephen surprises the guys with some news.

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Chipolo Takes Dig at AirTags When Advertising ONE Spot Item Tracker: 'No Accessory Needed' - MacRumors

iOS and iPadOS 14.5: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

AppStories Episode 215: iOS and iPadOS 14.5 In Depth

Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when you're wearing a face mask - Apple Support

Apple’s Craig Federighi Explains iOS 14.5's Privacy Features | WSJ - YouTube

If an app asks to track your activity - Apple Support

Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge

Changes at Basecamp

Basecamp's new etiquette regarding societal politics at work

Pyramid of Hate – ADL

Emoji Version 13.1 List

Stephen's Surprise

342: MH AH 👻 😬 Apr 23, 2021

Apple's Spring Event has come and gone, and now the picks must be graded. Will Stephen remain in power as the Keynote Chairman? Can Myke gain access to both Twitter accounts, or is Federico poised for a comeback?

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First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories

New 12.9-inch iPad Pro Not Compatible With Older Magic Keyboard - MacRumors

AirTag Review Roundup - MacStories

AirTag and Accessories - Apple

AirTag Tidbits: Maximum of 16 Per Apple ID, Low Battery Notifications on iPhone, and More - MacRumors

Belkin, Moment, Nomad and More Debut AirTag Accessories - MacRumors

AirTag Glasses Strap | NOMAD®

AirTag Case Rugged Armor – Spigen Inc

The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me – Macworld

Parkinson's law - Wikipedia

The Rickies Score Card - Notion

This contains spoilers for today's grading of picks.

341: The Rickies (April 2021) Apr 14, 2021

Apple is holding an event next week, so the guys have gathered their picks and are entering the Battlefield of the Ricky.

The Keynote Chairman title is on the line.

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Agenda

Craft 1.5 update

You can now run Windows 10 on Arm on Apple’s M1 Macs - The Verge

Apple releases iOS 14.5 beta 8 to developers, public release expected soon - 9to5Mac

Kuo: 2022 iPhones to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera, 8K Video, and 6.1 and 6.7" Sizes With No 5.4" Mini Option - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple to Adopt Under Display Face ID Starting With 2023 iPhones - MacRumors

The Rickies History – Notion Database

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Apple To Announce New iPads in April - Bloomberg

About the Thunderbolt ports on Mac - Apple Support

340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans Apr 07, 2021

Stephen cleans out the Connected inbox, Federico questions the meaning of an idea and Myke checks out a new task manager. Then, a discussion about the ramifications of technology reminding us of painful past events or encounters.

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Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences - Apple

Chipolo

Clubhouse Announces Creator Payments – 512 Pixels

iOS 14 Adoption Reaches Estimated 90% Less Than Seven Months After Launch - MacRumors

Apple says iOS 13 is now running on 81% of all devices, iPadOS adoption hits 73% - 9to5Mac

Apple's Revamped Apple Music for Artists Icon Leads to Speculation About iOS 15 Design Plans - MacRumors

30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica

I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | WIRED

On Digital Reminders of Painful Memories – 512 Pixels

‎Widgetsmith on the App Store

Smart Photo Widget from Cromulent Labs

339: The Inbox Is The Spice Mar 31, 2021

After an explanation on how feedback is best sent, Federico and Myke discuss their thoughts on TickTick, the (potential) future of the music industry, the announcement of WWDC 2021, and whether Connected listeners prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode.

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Recently-Created Shortcuts Links Are Currently Broken - MacStories

Spotify acquires live audio app Locker Room creator Betty Labs to launch its own Clubhouse competitor - The Verge

Majd's Notion Database of Ricky Scores

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Apple adds two brand new Siri voices and will no longer default to a female or male voice in iOS | TechCrunch

Results of the 'Mode' Quiz

Apple and Others Invest $50 million into Music Distributor UnitedMasters - MacStories

UnitedMasters - Wikipedia

Coldplay, HAIM, and Damon Albarn to Play Glastonbury 2021 Livestream | Pitchfork

William Ryan Key | Patreon

TickTick

GoodTask

Things

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format - Apple

Apple Announces That WWDC 2021 Will Be Online-Only Again from June 7 - 11 - MacStories

A First Look at the Apple Developer App's New Design and Search Functionality - MacStories

338: KanBanBanSubHub Mar 24, 2021

After follow-up about feelings, Ticci explains what's going on with links to previously-made Shortcuts and Stephen marks 20 years of OS X. Then, Myke leads a focus group about the future of Apple in the home and the guys all inspect a task manager that has recently popped up on one of their home screens.

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Spotify Updating Home Hub with Recently Played Section, Deeper Podcast Integration - MacStories

Apple Discontinues 512 GB and 1 TB SSD 4K iMac Models – 512 Pixels

iOS 14.5 Beta 5 References Unreleased 'A14X' Chip Rumored for iPad Pro - MacRumors

New Apple Silicon iMacs referenced in latest macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta - 9to5Mac

Apple Removes 'Siri Remote' Mentions in tvOS 14.5 Beta, Changes 'Home' Button Name - MacRumors

Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard – Satechi

Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Keyboard review [Video] - 9to5Mac

Federico Discovers Dead Shortcuts Links – Twitter

Overcast link for the moment of last week's foreshadowing

Mac Power Users #580: Twenty Years of OS X - Relay FM

Twenty Years Ago Today, Apple Shipped Mac OS X – 512 Pixels

Apple HomePod Mini Secret Sensor for Smart Home Thermostats - Bloomberg

Apple Developing New 'HomePod' Models With Screens and Cameras - MacRumors

Apple Adds FaceTime Framework to Apple TV/HomePod Amid Speaker With Screen Rumors - MacRumors

TickTick

20 Lesser-Known TickTick Features

20 Lesser-Known TickTick Features | Productivity & Positivity

WebSub (PubSubHubbub) - Wikipedia

337: The Mini Version of Nothing Mar 17, 2021

Stephen is accused of flip-flopping, while Myke has updated some firmware. Federico has reviewed a new iPad desktop stand and then the three descend into a Round Robin of iPhone features that wouldn't exist if Apple was starting over in 2021.

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More Power Users - Relay FM

AirPods Max Firmware Update Appears to Fix Smart Case Battery Drain Issues - MacRumors

Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories

Comment: The state of Apple TV and end of HomePod warrants a Home strategy roundtable - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #343: Don't Call It a HomePod - Relay FM

1.3.7 - Craft update - All the small things..

Google Play drops commissions to 15% from 30%, following Apple’s move last year | TechCrunch

First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories

Security Cable Lock Adapter for Mac Pro - Belkin

The Anchor - Under-Desk Headphone Stand Mount | ElevationLab

HoverBar Duo – Twelve South

OWC USB-C Dock for Mac and PC

Cortex #113: Semi-Abandoned System - Relay FM

336: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mar 11, 2021

What's follow-up and what's a topic? Why has Apple chickened out with a change in iOS 14.5? Who wants a new iPad Pro? How many secrets have been kept between the co-hosts? Is this an annoying way to write a show description?

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Mouse Comparison

Apple clarifies you can’t actually set a ‘default’ music service in iOS 14.5 | TechCrunch

Apple Clarifies Ability to 'Set Default' Audio Apps in iOS 14.5 - MacStories

Apple releases AirPods Max firmware update as users complain of battery drain issues - 9to5Mac

Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia

Safari’s new tabs: Good or bad? | Macworld

Goodbye iMac Pro – Myke's 'Hey World'

Apple Now Able to Repair an iPhone 12 Pro's Cracked Rear Glass Without Replacing the Entire Device - MacRumors

Moshi iVisor AG Screen Protector for iPad Pro 11-inch

Apple Has Apparently Pulled the Plug on the iMac Pro - MacStories

iMac Pro For Sale ‘While Supplies Last’ – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #342: 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 - Relay FM

Two New Apple Silicon MacBooks Expected to Enter Mass Production in Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Twitter is working on a ‘big overhaul’ of TweetDeck - The Verge

Twitter is taking on Clubhouse, Substack and Patreon with new products - The Verge

Using a Twitter Saved Search to Read Replies, Mentions, and Quoted Tweets in a Single View - MacStories

‎Aviary on the App Store

Tweetbot for iOS

Twitter announces paid Super Follows to let you charge for tweets - The Verge

12.9-Inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display Said to Launch as Soon as Late March - MacRumors

Battery life: Apple’s solving for x – Six Colors

StudioDock™ Connect. Charge. Create. | Kensington

335: A Shelf is the Perfect Object Mar 04, 2021

Myke tries to get through some iPhone rumors but the others keep joking around about model names. Meanwhile, there's big news for a couple of iOS apps. Stephen needs to deal with the problem brewing in his photos library and Federico goes missing for a brief time.

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Jason Fried on Twitter: Hey World Announcement

New HEY features

Mailbrew

Weather Line Is Being Acquired

CARROT Weather for iOS and Android

Upcoming CARROT widget

Apple retires Music Memos app for iOS, suggests Voice Memos instead - 9to5Mac

The tiny tokens challenging platform power - Platformer

AirTags in iOS 14.5 Beta 3

Federico Viticci on Twitter: iOS 14.5 beta 3 – Default Music Services

Kuo: iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More - MacRumors

iPhone 13 Pro Models Expected to Feature Improved Ultra Wide Lens With Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Autofocus - MacRumors

iPhone Sticking With Lightning Port Over USB-C for 'Foreseeable Future' - MacRumors

Kuo: Some 2022 iPhones to Abandon Notch in Favor of 'Punch-Hole' Display - MacRumors

Kuo: Next iPhone SE Coming in Early 2022 With 5G and Processor Upgrades - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple Could Launch Foldable iPhone With 7.5–8 Inch Display in 2023 - MacRumors

The Invisible Selfie Camera! - MKBHD - YouTube

'Steve Jobs' is an Italian company — and Apple can't do anything about it - The Verge

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334: A Wave of Nostalgia Hit Me in the Face Feb 24, 2021

This week, Federico gets what he wants, but also doesn't. Myke tries out Hey, but only kinda. Also, are there new apps anymore?

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Apple Is Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones - Bloomberg

Anker beats Apple to market, new iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible battery pack now available - 9to5Mac

How to use your MagSafe Duo Charger with iPhone 12 models and Apple Watch - Apple Support

1.3 - Craft update - Offline / iCloud storage & Search updates

David Smith's Watch Stats

Spotify Announces It Will Offer a New CD-Quality, Lossless Streaming Music Tier Later This Year - MacStories

Introducing Stellar – Kottke

Nathan Lawrence on the Twitter API

1Feed | Your quiet place on the internet

Mailbrew

Feedbin

Ben Ubois on Twitter Likes in Feedbin

"Hey, World!" – Jason Fried

Posterous - Wikipedia

App Airport

‎Denim - Playlist Cover Maker on the App Store

ANDY WORKS | No More Boring Apps

Taio - Markdown & Text Actions

Neuomorphism — A passing fad or is it here to stay? | by Arun Jangra

Episode 206: What Should the iPad Steal from the Mac? – AppStories

Liftoff #143: The Perseverance Landing and "For All Mankind" with Ron Moore - Relay FM

Pictorial - Relay FM

333: A Stack of Battery Pancakes Feb 17, 2021

This week, Stephen refuses to be pigeonholed, Federico talks about how MagSafe could be used on new accessories and Myke doesn't want to talk about folding iPhones, but then does. Also on the list of topics: failing Apple watches, #GreenGate and blankets.

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Online workspace startup Notion hit by outage, citing DNS issues | TechCrunch

Microsoft Office iPad app finally available, a year after iPhone - 9to5Mac

Is GreenGate Finally Over? – MacRumors

Apple launches ‘For All Mankind’ podcast – Six Colors

Liftoff - Relay FM

If your Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE is in Power Reserve and won’t charge - Apple Support

If your Apple Watch still won’t charge after the latest update, Apple will fix it for free - The Verge

Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple

Dos and Don'ts of Sharing Photos of Your Children on Instagram and Facebook | WSJ - YouTube

Throwboy Offers Blankets Modeled After Classic Macintosh and Finder Icon - MacRumors

1984 Throw Blanket – Throwboy

Icon Throw Blanket – Throwboy

Susan Kare Cairo Throw – Areaware

9:41 Sweatshirt – Throwboy

Avocado Pillow – Throwboy

Apple May Launch 7-Inch Foldable iPhone With Apple Pencil Support in 2023 - MacRumors

Folding iPhone with Apple Pencil support is unsourced rumor - 9to5Mac

The Test Drivers - Relay FM

iPhone 13 Rumored to Include Always-On Display With 120Hz ProMotion, Astrophotography Capabilities, Stronger MagSafe, and More - MacRumors

Emojipedia Previews the Emoji Included in the Second Beta of iOS and iPadOS 14.5 - MacStories

First Look: 217 New Emojis in iOS 14.5

There will be new emojis in 2021 after all – Emojipedia

🔫 Pistol Emoji

Everything New in iOS 14.5 Beta 2: New AirPods Max Emoji, Green Tint Fix, iPad Security and More - MacRumors

Ticci's Tweet of Screenshots with Shortcuts

Eric's Orientation Shortcut Idea

Apple Music Subscribers Can Share Lyrics and Song Clips in iOS 14.5 Beta 2 - MacRumors

Parallel - Relay FM

332: Pretending — Once Again — to be John Voorhees Feb 10, 2021

Everyone's a real Federico, but only Stephen could disrupt the show document in such a profoundly useless way. Myke takes on the form of those around him.

Topics include MacBook Pro batteries, Spotify and Siri getting cozy, the iPhone 12 mini and more.

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Forecast Advisor

Apple’s Riccio Shifts From Hardware Chief to AR, VR Headsets - Bloomberg

Push to Kindle – FiveFilters.org

Readwise

‎Articles + on the App Store

ReadKit

GoodLinks

The Hackett File: A Look at GoodLinks – Six Colors

1.2.7 - Craft Update - Toggle / Collapsable Lists are here!

Number Picker Wheel - Pick Random Number by Spinning

Satechi Launches Dual-Sided 2-in-1 USB-C Charger for Apple Watch and AirPods - MacRumors

Satechi USB-C Watch AirPods Charger - Apple

Maps Adds Accident, Hazard, and Speed Check Reporting Using the iPhone, CarPlay, and Siri to the iOS 14.5 Beta - MacStories

Apple iPhone 12 mini sales slow as smaller smartphones lose appeal - report | Reuters

Twitter Mulls Subscription Product, Tipping For Generating Revenue - Bloomberg

iOS and iPadOS 14.5 Betas Let Users Pick The Default Streaming Music Service Used by Siri - MacStories

Siri Setting in iOS 14.5 Beta Lets Users Select Default Music Streaming Service - MacRumors

Media | Apple Developer Documentation

Spotify expands limited beta test of Apple Music-style live lyrics feature to the US - 9to5Mac

Musixmatch

Musixmatch - Wikipedia

If the battery in your 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pro won't charge past 1% - Apple Support

331: Honey, Did You Put Kickstands on my Yoga Mat? Feb 03, 2021

This week, the guys review CARROT Weather 5, dream up new health devices for Apple to make and dive into the new iOS 14.5 beta. Also: Myke won't wear an anklet, Federico has words for certain drivers and Stephen files feedback about the Reminders app.

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Fitness trackers and hybrid smartwatches by Withings

StudioDock™ iPad Docking Station – Kensington

Elevation Dock: The Best Dock For iPhone by Casey Hopkins + ElevationLab » Lightning Strikes — Kickstarter

CARROT Weather 5 Introduces New Design Elements, Custom Interface Builder, and More - MacStories

CARROT Weather 5 Launches as Free App with Impressive Customization Options – 512 Pixels

Stephen's Carrot Weather Setup

Myke's Carrot Weather Setup

Federico's Carrot Weather Setup

Smart Weather Station Indoor Outdoor | Netatmo

My weather station – Six Colors

Charlie Chapman on Twitter: Examples of ads in Carrot Weather

Episode 6: Interview: The Making of the CARROT Apps with Brian Mueller – AppStories

'Apple-Branded Health Hardware Products' Teased in Job Listing - MacRumors

Sr. EPM Manager - Jobs at Apple

Beddit Sleep Monitor

Federico's Kickstands

Apple Releases Betas with Face ID Plus Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking, App Tracking Transparency, and Other New Features - MacStories

iOS 14.5 Adds an Option to Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch if You're Wearing a Mask - MacRumors

330: You Can’t Eat an App Jan 27, 2021

This week, Myke has a theory, Stephen has a crush and Federico has opinions on olives. Also: a discussion about Tweetbot 6 and what makes app subscriptions worth it.

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The History of the iPod shuffle - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Jeremy Burge on Twitter: "Salesforce (recently acquired Slack) now gets a vote at meetings for new Unicode characters"

Apple Releases OS Updates with Better Music Hand Off for HomePod mini, Improvements to QR Code Scanning and Bluetooth Settings, the Unity Watch Face, and More - MacStories

Apple Celebrates Black History Month with Features Across Its Products - MacStories

Why Is This Random Gulf Country Helping Pick Your Emojis? – Buzzfeed

iOS 14.4 update fixes iPhone security bugs, so it’s best to install it ASAP - The Verge

Apple's Successors for CEO Tim Cook, Other Top Executives - Bloomberg

Rene Ritchie on Twitter: "Car moved from Riccio to Mansfield to Gianandrea. AR/VR?"

Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives

Apple Unveils 'Time to Walk' for Fitness+ - MacStories

AirPods Max Ear Cushions - Apple

Upcoming changes related to release of v5.0 : CARROTweather

329: The Smell of Broken Glass Jan 20, 2021

This week, the guys plan the WWDC Olympics, talk about what's inside the AirPods Max and what the future of the Mac Pro may look like. Lastly, a report about folding iPhones is considered.

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iPhone 7 Plus Noise Under Load - 512Pixels - YouTube

Stephen Hackett | The Relay FM Wiki | Fandom

Some AirPods Max Owners Seeing Excessive Battery Drain - MacRumors

Apple working to release Music and Podcasts apps on Microsoft Store - 9to5Mac

Apple Plans Podcasting Subscription Service in Threat to Spotify — The Information

Apple Podcasts Adds Spotlight Editorial Feature - MacStories

AirPods Max Teardown - iFixit

AirPods Max teardown reveals removable headband, iOS 14.4 hints at ‘headband type’ identifier - 9to5Mac

Apple Plans Redesigned iMac, New Mac Pro, Smaller Mac Pro, Cheaper Monitor - Bloomberg

Upgrade #335: Repudiation of a Decade - Relay FM

On the Mac Pro, the xMac and What’s Happening in 2013 – 512 Pixels

Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels

The iMac G4 - YouTube

2021 MacBook Pro Rumored to Feature More Ports: Here's a Look at What Previous Models Offered - MacRumors

Huge Apple 2021 Rumor Reactions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple Considers Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models - Bloomberg

328: Sir, I Believe That’s Not Your Suitcase Jan 13, 2021

This week, the guys gather to discuss Apple's new Racial Equity and Justice Initiatives, some things at CES that caught their eyes and how they feel about the Apple Watch.

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Mike's Explanation of the Hackett Number

On iPhone Notch Sizes – 512 Pixels

iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature 'Thinner' Notch, Overall Design to Remain Unchanged - MacRumors

New iPad mini features: 8.4-inch display, smaller bezels - 9to5Mac

Airpods Max idle active battery drain - Hardware - MPU Talk

Sony WF-1000XM3

The Bill of Rickies | The Relay FM Wiki | Fandom

2001 Revisited: A New Series – 512 Pixels

2001 Revisited: Macworld San Francisco – 512 Pixels

Safari Allows Users to Enable Hidden 'Items' Tab in 'Find My' App Ahead of AirTags Launch - MacRumors

FAQs - Find My network - Apple Developer

Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide - Apple

Apple Announces Major Expansion of Its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative - MacStories

Developer Academy | a partnership with Apple

WHOOP

Fitbit Official Site for Activity Trackers & More

Oura Ring

CES 2021: PopSockets Unveils New MagSafe-Compatible Grips - MacRumors

LG unveils 4K UltraFine OLED Pro display, Dell reveals 40-inch 5K2K ultrawide with Thunderbolt 3 - 9to5Mac

CES 2021: Kensington's New StudioDock Combines iPad Pro Docking Station With iPhone and AirPods Chargers - MacRumors

StudioDock™ Connect. Charge. Create. | Kensington

Anker brings iPhone and Thunderbolt 4 accessories to CES - 9to5Toys

Belkin launches more affordable 2-in-1 MagSafe charger, coming in March/April - 9to5Mac

CES Rundown: Highlights of This Year's Most Intriguing (and Bizarre) Announcements - MacStories

CES 2021: Anker Unveils New Magnetic Series Accessories, PowerWave Stand and More - MacRumors

Satechi launches low-price MagSafe compatible 2-in-1 charger - 9to5Mac

Grovemade MagSafe Stand – beautiful but super-expensive - 9to5Mac

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Razer’s Project Hazel is a N95 respirator that can project your voice - The Verge

Nugs

TIDAL

Federico's Photo

Infinikey Amalfi Keycaps – TheKey.Company

327: The Rickies (Early 2021) Jan 07, 2021

2020 is over. Products have been released, notches have been measured and an Annual Chairman has been named. As if that wasn't enough, the 2021 Rickies have been etched into a Google Doc for all time.

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Dr. Drang's Suggestion

Waterfield AirPods Max Case

Flashback #11: The Nexus Q and a Sea of Set-top Boxes - Relay FM

Anker MagSafe accessories arrive with more affordable price - 9to5Toys

Here’s why Anker’s MagSafe-style charger has a gigantic USB-C plug - The Verge

iPhone 13 Pro Models to Use Samsung LTPO Technology for 120Hz Display - MacRumors

Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Devices

Babe's Charts

On iPhone Notch Sizes – 512 Pixels

326: 2020 Year in Review: Not an Ideal Situation Dec 30, 2020

This week, the guys walk down memory lane, re-visiting the top tech stories of 2020. It was ... quite the year.

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Apple rings in new era of Services following landmark year - Apple

Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for all users in the United States - Apple

Apple reportedly abandoned plans to roll out end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups, apparently due to pressure from the FBI - 9to5Mac

Twitter will put options to limit replies directly on the compose screen - The Verge

Apple Deal Returns Former HBO Boss Richard Plepler to Spotlight - The New York Times

The iPad at 10: A New Product Category Defined by Apps - MacStories

Apple News launches special coverage of the 2020 presidential election - Apple

Kuo: Apple to Launch AirTags, Small Charging Mat, New iPads and Macs, High-End Headphones, and More in First Half of 2020 - MacRumors

Spotify to Acquire Bill Simmons' The Ringer as Part of Podcast Push - Variety

Taika Waititi slams Apple’s MacBook keyboards after winning first Oscar - The Verge

Apple’s COVID-19 Response - Apple

Apple releases new COVID-19 app and website based on CDC guidance - Apple

Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple

New MacBook Air has more to love and is now just $999 - Apple

Apple unveils new iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner and trackpad support in iPadOS - Apple

New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now available to order, begins arriving next week - Apple

Report claims new iPad Pro's A12Z Bionic chip is just a 'renamed A12X' with additional GPU core - 9to5Mac

Universal App Quick Start Program - Apple Developer

iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more - 9to5Mac

Apple purchases hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky, ending API and killing Android apps - 9to5Mac

Introducing Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels

Amazon Prime Video now lets users buy TV shows and movies in the app, seemingly struck special deal with Apple - 9to5Mac

Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology - Apple

Which U.S. states are using Apple's Exposure Notification API for COVID-19 contact tracing? - 9to5Mac

iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design - Apple

Connected #291: The Scrooge McDuck of Computers - Relay FM

James Thomson on Twitter: The Hackett Number

What Is My Hackett Number?

Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast - 9to5Mac

Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and faster performance - Apple

Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22 - Apple

Episode 162: iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi – AppStories

Spotify is hiring Joe Rogan, one of the world’s most popular podcasters - Vox

Microsoft’s new Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids - The Verge

Apple Killing iBooks Author in Favor of Pages – 512 Pixels

Apple approves Hey email app, but the fight’s not over - The Verge

13 new innovative technologies and features unveiled at WWDC20 - Apple

Upgrade #304: Somebody’s Gotta Do It and It’s Gonna Be Us - Relay FM

Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM

Apple Cancels Arcade Games in Strategy Shift To Keep Subscribers - Bloomberg

Apple commits to be 100 percent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030 - Apple

Tom Hanks-Starrer Greyhound Torpedoes Apple TV+ Opening Weekend Record – Deadline

Read Steve Jobs’ emails about why you can’t buy digital books in Amazon’s apps - The Verge

2020 iMac review: The last picture show – Six Colors

Phil Schiller advances to Apple Fellow - Apple

Apple’s Fortnite ban, explained - Vox

Apple confirms cloud gaming services like xCloud and Stadia violate App Store guidelines - The Verge

Martin Scorsese Apple First-Look film TV Deal For His Sikelia Banner – Deadline

Trump Targets WeChat and TikTok, in Sharp Escalation With China - The New York Times

Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple

Apple One - Apple

Apple Watch Series 6 delivers breakthrough wellness and fitness capabilities - Apple

Apple Watch SE: The ultimate combination of design, function, and value - Apple

Apple Fitness+: A personalized fitness experience comes to life with Apple Watch - Apple

Apple unveils all-new iPad Air with A14 Bionic, Apple’s most advanced chip - Apple

Apple introduces eighth-generation iPad with a huge jump in performance - Apple

iOS 14 is available today - Apple

‎Widgetsmith on the App Store

Connected #314: The Jeremies (Fall 2020) - Relay FM

Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude (2020) - YouTube

ESA - Roberto Vittori

Roberto Vittori - Wikipedia

Apple introduces HomePod mini: A powerful smart speaker with amazing sound - Apple

Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G - Apple

Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G - Apple

Clips gets its biggest update ever - Apple

Apple Launches 'Apple Music TV,' a 24-Hour Music Video Livestream - Variety

iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Jon Stewart Returns With Current Affairs Series for Apple (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

Apple’s global hit comedy “Ted Lasso” lands early season three renewal - Apple TV+ Press

Apple unleashes M1 - Apple

Introducing the next generation of Mac - Apple

macOS Big Sur is here - Apple

Apple announces App Store Small Business Program - Apple

Instagram redesign puts Reels and Shop tabs on the home screen | TechCrunch

Apple CEO Says Most Staff Won’t Return to Office Until June - Bloomberg

Apple presents App Store Best of 2020 winners - Apple

Apple introduces AirPods Max, the magic of AirPods in a stunning over-ear design - Apple

Best AirPods Max Shield Case – Waterfield

Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited - Apple

Apple Fitness+ (@applefitnessplus) • Instagram photos and videos

iPhone 12 Became the World's Top 5G Smartphone Within Two Weeks of Launch - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple Car Still in Early Stages, Unlikely to Launch Until 2025-2027 at Earliest - MacRumors

Cortex #110: 2021 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

Your Theme - CGP Grey on YouTube

2020 Lettering Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

325: You Can't Mail a Rock Dec 16, 2020

The AirPods Max have arrived in Memphis, London and Rome, so the guys give their impressions of Apple's newest product after talking about iOS 14.3, the post office and more.

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Apple Fitness+ Works on iPhone and iPad Without an Apple Watch - MacRumors

Apple Fitness+ Appears to Be Incompatible With AirPlay - MacRumors

"New" "Slack" "Emoji"

Stephen's Custom RTM Icon

HEY! Unified Inbox

Stephen's Homescreen

Tim's iPhone

Grumman LLV - Wikipedia

ismh - Twitch

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.3 with Apple ProRAW, App Clip Codes, Fitness+ Support, and Direct App Launches from Shortcuts - MacStories

Understanding ProRAW | by Ben Sandofsky | Halide

ProRAW Is Here! — Austin Mann

‎Iconboard on the App Store

Juice Icons

Aesthete : iOS 14 Icons

AirPods Max Review: Luxury Listening! - MKBHD - YouTube

WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | Sony

MDR-Z1R | Sony

Cortex #110: 2021 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System Journal – CortexMerch.com

324: 🚫 CLASSIFIED 🚫 Dec 09, 2020

This week, Stephen cleans out the follow-up folder, while Myke is reading Tumblr. Magnets, feelings and breathing are all discussed. Then, Federico dives into the AirPods Max announcement.

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Tim Cook on Health and Fitness | Outside Online

Cory's Car Mount

Remember The Milk for Mac now supports Apple Silicon

The Liftoff Tumblr

Remember The Milk

What Does Emordnilap Mean? – Your Dictionary

iPhone 12 | 12 Pro Leather Sleeve with MagSafe - Apple

Mystery of the monoliths: if only it were aliens | Art and design | The Guardian

fitBAG

WaterField Designs

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Got the MagSafe Duo charger today and it's exactly what I hoped it would be."

MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple

Peter McKinnon on Apple's MagSafe Wallet - MacStories

Apple Fitness+ - Apple

Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14 - Apple

Apple's Online Store Starts Listing Exercise Gear Ahead of Fitness+ Launch - MacRumors

Apple Announces AirPods Max: Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Available Just in Time for the Holidays - MacStories

AirPods Max - Apple

9to5Mac.com on Twitter: "The internal code name for AirPods Max is ‘headpods’."

Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones are official (and very expensive) | What Hi-Fi?

Here Are All 25 AirPods Max Color Combinations You Can Make With Swappable Ear Cushions - MacRumors

323: Artisanal Software Updates Dec 02, 2020

This week, Apple is handing out awards, Federico has a new iPhone charger on the way, Myke meant to try an app and Stephen tried reinstalling macOS. Oh, and Salesforce bought Slack.

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Justin's hey! website

Yo (app) - Wikipedia

Yo is creating joyful moments | Patreon

Episode 196: Workflows Revisited: Email – AppStories

Hands-On With the Leather Sleeve for iPhone 12 Models - MacRumors

Drop + biip MT3 Extended 2048 Custom Keycap Set | Drop

MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Apple Names App of the Year Winners - MacStories

‎Get the Top Apps of 2020 : App Store Story

‎Widgetsmith on the App Store

Apple Music subscribers once again criticize 'Replay' retrospective feature - 9to5Mac

6 New Features to ‘Unwrap’ in Your Spotify 2020 Wrapped — Spotify

Apple Music Wrapped: A Shortcut to Visualize Your Most Listened Songs, Artists, and Genres of the Year - MacStories

Salesforce buys Slack in a $27.7B megadeal | TechCrunch

Startup modes for M1 Macs – The Eclectic Light Company

If you get a personalization error when reinstalling macOS on your Mac with Apple M1 chip - Apple Support

322: ismh@hey.com Nov 25, 2020

There's a lot of follow-up this week, then conversations about company retreats, Mac OS 9, password management, MagSafe and the Mac App Store. Then, Federico talks through his new email system. Myke and Stephen have feelings about it.

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Here's how to unlock Face ID for iPhone while wearing a mask : r/iphone

Thomas' APR Feedback

iOS Gmail adds home screen widget, Chrome multi-window - 9to5Google

Mac OS 9 Wallpapers in 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels

All about the new ML Super Resolution feature in Pixelmator Pro - Pixelmator Blog

Ready for Big Sur: Introducing 1Password 7.7 for Mac | 1Password

Car Vent Mount PRO with MagSafe for iPhone 12 | Belkin

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma 32" Lower Bumper Hidden LED Light Bar Brackets

App Clips in iOS 14: The Right App at the Right Time - MacStories

HEY

Unite for macOS

Coherence X

321: Friendship Ended with Myke Nov 19, 2020

It's a busy week on Connected. Stephen and Myke talk about their HomePod minis and M1 Macs, and Federico explains what's going on with iOS 14.3 and App Store revenue changes. Merri Hackett joins Federico and Myke to talk about her experience with the iPhone 12 mini, and they decide they'd rather Stephen just didn't come back. And Myke finally reviews tvOS 14.

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Upgrade #326: The M1 Macs: Interview and Review - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #562: The First Apple Silicon Macs - Relay FM

macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Apple Says HomePod Mini Won't Leave Marks on Waxed or Oiled Wood Surfaces - MacRumors

How to enable Home Screen Sync on Apple TV - 9to5Mac

What's New in iOS 14.3: ProRAW Support for iPhone 12 Pro, Cardio Fitness Features, and More - MacRumors

BrowserChoice.eu - Wikipedia

iOS 14.3 beta includes support for rumored AirTags and third-party tracking accessories - 9to5Mac

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Set Wallpaper

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Home Screen Shortcuts in 14.3 beta 2

Dillon's Clip

The Entire Clip

Here's how to unlock Face ID for iPhone while wearing a mask - Reddit

Apple Reduces App Store Commissions to 15% for Small Businesses Starting Next Year - MacStories

Apple Reduces App Store Comission to 15% for Small Developers – 512 Pixels

Apple announces App Store Small Business Program - Apple

James Thomson's Maths

Apple’s biggest App Store critics are not impressed with its new fee cut for small developers - The Verge

Apple Investigating Display Issues With iPhone 12 Models, Including Flickering and Green/Gray Glow - MacRumors

Steve Jobs (clothing company) - Wikipedia

'Steve Jobs' is an Italian company — and Apple can't do anything about it - The Verge

Daring Fireball: The M1 Macs

M1 Macs review: The Next Generation – Six Colors

M1 MacBook Pro and Air review: Apple delivers - The Verge - YouTube

Apple M1 Mac Review: Time to Recalibrate! - MKBHD - YouTube

Huns - Wikipedia

£5m worth of Apple products stolen on M1 after lorry driver tied up | The Independent

Matthew Panzarino's Performance Tweets

TV - Apple

320: Actually Quite Precedented Nov 11, 2020

Apple has announced the first batch of Macs running on its own silicon, so the boys are judging yet another set of Rickies. Will Federico's dual-title fall? Will Myke get his Ricky? Did Stephen make a mistake having six Flexies?

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Google Photos will end its free unlimited storage on June 1st, 2021 - The Verge

Prompt.photos

iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini Review Roundup - MacStories

iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera Review Zion — Austin Mann

MagSafe Duo Charger! - iJustine - YouTube

Podcast to video converter | FusionCast

Apple Announces The Apple Silicon M1: Ditching x86 - What to Expect, Based on A14

iOS apps will run on Apple Silicon Macs, but major developers have already opted out of the Mac App Store - 9to5Mac

Fundraising for Operation Broken Silence

Myke.Live - Twitch

ismh - Twitch

319: The Rickies (November 2020) Nov 04, 2020

Stephen returns to his co-hosts to hold the third Apple Event Rickies in as many months.

(If there's not Mac news next week, everyone is in trouble.)

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Apple to Start Intel Breakup Next Week With New Mac Laptops - Bloomberg

Fun With Charts: Entirely speculative charts about Apple Silicon – Six Colors

Low Power Mode for Mac laptops: making the case again – Marco.org

Hexagons are the Bestagons - CGP Grey - YouTube

The iPhone 12 Features You Need to Know About - Stalman Podcast - YouTube

318: Come On Fe, It's a Qi Oct 28, 2020

Stephen is not here this week, but that doesn't stop the Europeans from discussing headphones, wireless charging, new app updates, and the iPhone 12 Pro.

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Quinn's Gold 12 Pro

Designing the Future of Airbnb

Myke and Jony

Clips gets its biggest update ever - Apple

How to update your Apple TV – Apple Support

Halide Mark II Review: The Convenience of Computational Photography and Flexibility of RAW in an Elegant Camera App - MacStories

Reeder 5 Review: Read Later Tagging, iCloud Sync, and Design Refinements - MacStories

Mophie’s new wirelessly charging battery pack clips onto the back of your phone - The Verge

iPhone 12 Models Might Support Reverse Charging of Future Apple Accessories According to FCC Filing - MacRumors

MagSafe Charger Only Charges at Full 15W Speeds With Apple's 20W Power Adapter [Updated] - MacRumors

Apple (AAPL) Developing Smaller AirPods Pro, Revamped Entry-Level Model - Bloomberg

AIAIAI Audio | Trusted by artists all over the world

Sony WH-1000XM4 Review: The Final Form! - YouTube

PITAKA

iPhone 12: A Photographer's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

Tyler's Twitter Thread

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Air Case Series – PITAKA

MagEZ Case Series – PITAKA

iPhone 12 Case with Card Holder | Leather Phone Wallet | Bellroy

317: Captain Flip Flop Oct 21, 2020

Reviews have landed for the iPhone 12 and iPad Air. The trio talk through the coverage, including Federico's iPad Air article. Also: Stephen asks for help with a problem, and Myke is very excited about how gold phones are made.

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Mathias Bruggemann's Partly Updated Bill of Rickies

有没有搞措 (@L0vetodream) / Twitter

Stephen unboxes iPhone 12 Pro Accessories - Twitch

Photo of the Performa 6400's Feet

Installing Mac Pro Wheels - 512Pixels - YouTube

OWC Rover Pro Wheels Kit for 2019 Apple Mac Pro

Apple Mac Pro Feet Kit - Apple

iPhone 12 Unboxing Experience + MagSafe Demo! - MKBHD - YouTube

iPhone 12 review: new standard - The Verge - YouTube

iPhone 12 Pro review: more shine - The Verge - YouTube

Daring Fireball: The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Case with Card Holder | Leather Phone Wallet | Bellroy

Review: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, two gems, one jewel | TechCrunch

High-power impulse magnetron sputtering - Wikipedia

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Review: 5G, Cameras and New Design Tested | WSJ - YouTube

iPad Air Review: Forward-Looking - MacStories

iPad Air 2020: The Real iPad Pro Killer! - MKBHD - YouTube

2020 iPad Air review: Almost Pro – Six Colors

iPad Air 2 Review: Why the iPad Became My Main Computer - MacStories

WWDC 2005 Keynote Live Update | Macworld

Bok choy - Wikipedia

316: I Overspeakered Myself Oct 14, 2020

The dust is settling from Apple's iPhone 12 event and out of the haze steps a Keynote Chairman. Also discussed: MagSafe's return and trustworthy friends.

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What's the difference between seals and sea lions? – NOAA

iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Episode 188: iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review – AppStories

Kate's iPhone Size Comparison

Lisa Jackson's Email

Apple to extend Apple TV+ free year trials through February 2021 - 9to5Mac

Forrest Spence Fund

MagSafe - All Accessories - Apple

iPhone 12 Event: All The Camera News | by Sebastiaan de With | Oct, 2020 | Halide

Well, I switched to the iPhone 6 Plus – 512 Pixels

315: The Rickies (October 2020) Oct 07, 2020

In the blink of an eye, another round of Rickies is here, this time for Apple's October event.

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Ryan's Tweet

What's the difference between seals and sea lions? – NOAA

Starling's Suggestion about Bubble Tea

The Jeremies Gazette

Mask Wearing Emoji Now Smiles – Emojipedia

‎Scribblet on the App Store

What the Hell Was That 'S' Thing Everyone Drew in School? – Vice

Tim's Photo of Steve

New iPad Air's Touch ID Power Button an 'Incredible Feat of Engineering' According to Apple VP - MacRumors

The TRUTH About OnePlus Nord! - MKBHD - YouTube

314: The Jeremies (Fall 2020) Sep 30, 2020

Apple is on the verge of releasing new emoji, so it is time for Federico to try to guess their names.

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Relay FM for St. Jude 2020

Sticky Widgets Brings Simple Sticky Notes to Your Home Screen - MacStories

‎Sticky Widgets on the App Store

‎Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells on the App Store

First Look: New Emojis in iOS 14.2

Emoji Version 13.0 List

313: Trojan Horse in My Phone Sep 23, 2020

Federico is using Base64 to make wallpapers, Myke's iPad mini is out of space and Stephen is upset about Apple's new GMT watch face. Also discussed: what iOS 14 is doing to our home screens and what others are doing with widgets.

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Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude (2020) - YouTube

Departures #4: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2020) - Relay FM

Myke's Podcasthaton Balloon Journey – Instagram Stories

Adapt #33: Big iPad, Small iPad - Relay FM

What’s new in iOS 14.2 beta 1? Revamped media controls, ‘People Detection,’ more - 9to5Mac

Apple Pushes iOS, iPadOS 14.2 Betas – 512 Pixels

iOS 14 Adoption Surpasses 25% Across iPhone and iPad Five Days After Release - MacRumors

Introducing WallCreator: A Shortcut to Create iPhone and iPad Wallpapers with Solid Colors and Gradients - MacStories

Shortcuts Archive - MacStories

Home Screen Icon Creator: A Shortcut to Create Custom Icons for Apps, Contacts, Solid Colors, and More - MacStories

Creating Your Own Widgets: A New Category of Apps Emerges - MacStories

Myke's second screen

iOS14 Home Screen Customisation - Michael Flareup - YouTube

On Widget Shaming – 512 Pixels

Apple MacBook Air ad Stickers 2014 - YouTube

312: How September It Would Be Sep 16, 2020

The Rickies and Flexies have been judged. There is a winner and a loser. A donation has been made. What's inside an avocado has been discovered. That, and a lot more this week as the guys unpack Apple's September 15th event.

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Upgrade #316: Why Tomorrow? - Relay FM

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Adapt - Relay FM

Measuring your blood oxygen levels with the Blood Oxygen app on Apple Watch Series 6 - Apple Support

Furkids

Apple Fitness+ (@applefitnessplus) • Instagram photos and videos

App Clips in iOS 14: The Right App at the Right Time - MacStories

311: The Rickies (September 2020) Sep 10, 2020

Apple has announced an event for next week, so the guys deleted everything in their show planning document to make room for their Picks, Rickies and Flexies. Also: Federico has reached acceptance, Stephen's plumbing is fixed and Myke has trouble remembering a quote.

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A brief construction bestiary - All this

Installing Mac Pro Wheels - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Apple Launches Oprah's Book Club Podcast Featuring 8-Part Series on Isabel Wilkerson's "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" - MacStories

Apple Announces Fall Event - MacStories

It's Official: Apple Issues iPad 2 Press Invites For March 2 | Cult of Mac

Mathias' Bill Of Rickies Document

TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit

310: Drop of Water in a Desert Sep 01, 2020

September is here, and with it, a new avalanche of Apple rumors. The guys talk about the iPhone 12, new iPads and over-ear headphones. Then, an in-depth conversation about iOS 14's release date and what the future could bring to the Apple Watch.

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Backhoe - Wikipedia

Excavator - Wikipedia

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – 512 Pixels

Relay FM for St. Jude 2020

Guardian VPN developers successfully challenge App Store rules after Apple threatened rejection - 9to5Mac

Apple Targets 75 Million 5G IPhones for Fall Product Blitz - Bloomberg

iPhone 12 Lineup Rumored to Feature All-New Navy Blue Color Option - MacRumors

iPhone - Compare Models - Apple

Alleged iPad Air 4 pamphlet shows new full-screen design, Touch ID power button, USB-C - 9to5Mac

iPad - Compare Models - Apple

Forget the Apple Watch 6 — a cheaper Apple Watch SE is coming | Tom's Guide

Apple Should Offer a Cheaper Watch SE by Not Including the Bands | by Brett Widness | Mac O’Clock | Aug, 2020 | Medium

Battery life: Apple’s solving for x – Six Colors

On iTunes Ping – 512 Pixels

309: A Honeycomb of Circuits and Coils Aug 26, 2020

Apple and Epic continue to fight; we continue to have opinions. Wireless chargers continue to be released, but Apple doesn't have an option. iOS betas are appearing at an increasing rate, and Federico has anxiety.

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Relay FM - Twitch

Identifying Apple Adapters by Touch - YouTube

The Last Campfire

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

Fall Guys is the most downloaded game in PS Plus history - Polygon

Remaster - Relay FM

Apple apologizes to WordPress, won’t force the free app to add purchases after all - The Verge

Epic judge will protect Unreal Engine — but not Fortnite - The Verge

Essential facilities doctrine - Wikipedia

Epic Games is suing Apple - The Verge

Rethinking the App Store – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Base Station Pro | NOMAD®

Startup Aira Aims to Replicate Apple’s Canceled Wireless Charger - Bloomberg

AirPower = Free Power! New way to wireless charge! - YouTube

Photos Depict Alleged Internals of Canceled AirPower - MacRumors

Sony WH-1000XM4 Review: The Final Form! - MKBHD - YouTube

Comply™ Foam Tips Compatible with Apple AirPods Pro

What's New in iOS 14 Beta 6: Spatial Audio Settings, Maps Splash Screen and More - MacRumors

iOS Version History Chart

Identifying Laptops By Feel - YouTube

Users can now create Shortcuts to switch accounts on Apple TV with iOS 14 and tvOS 14 - 9to5Mac

308: Wocka Wocka; dingdingdingding Aug 19, 2020

Beats is being slowly absorbed by Apple Music, iOS 14 Beta 5 is here and Apple's battle with Epic keeps heating up. Also: Stephen edited something very special and Myke is glad to never talk about Greengate ever again.

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Relay FM Crossover Feed – for Relay FM Members

Apple releases iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 for all users - 9to5Mac

Reflections on Hissgate – 512 Pixels

Donate to St. Jude today!

Relay FM - Twitch

Third-party Mac repair shops will gain access to Apple tools, parts | Ars Technica

‘About Apple Music’ – 512 Pixels

Apple Buys Beats Electronics For $3B | TechCrunch

iPod touch - Apple

What's new in iOS 14 beta 5? Time picker wheel returns, 'Hidden Album' Photos toggle, more - 9to5Mac

OtterBox Figura + Pop Series Case for iPhone 11 Pro Max - Blue - Apple (UK)

Pokémon – CASETiFY

Upgrade #311: Summer of App Store Problems - Relay FM

Fortnite vs Apple vs Google: a brief and very incomplete timeline - The Verge

Epic Games Seeks to Form Coalition of Apple Critics — The Information

Paid Online Events for Small Business Recovery - About Facebook

307: You Better Get Ready to Groove Aug 12, 2020

This week, Federico talks about watchOS 7 and Stephen takes the group down a trip of old Apple press releases, causing Myke to be relieved about his Apple Newsroom reading habits. Also: a pre-announcement and some peer-pressure about a purchase.

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Kim's Coincidence

Open-Source Project Corona-Warn-App – FAQ

Coronavirus: England's contact-tracing app gets green light for trial - BBC News

xkcd: Exposure Notification

First Look: macOS Big Sur Public Beta – Six Colors

OWC Quick-Change Wheel Kit for 2019 Mac Pro Available for Pre-Order for Just $199 - MacRumors

Thunderbolt 3 Pro Cable (2 m) - Apple

First Look: macOS Big Sur Public Beta – Six Colors

watchOS 7: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Relay FM on Twitch

Ungeniused #13: Flat Earth Societies - Relay FM

Federico's Tweet

MindNode

iA Writer

Scriptable

DEVONthink

Highlights

Shortcuts Icons - MacStories

Review: With OS X Yosemite, Aqua’s All Grown Up – 512 Pixels

Newsroom Archive - Apple

Stephen's 'Chart of Releases'

The Rock Retweets John Voorhees

The Rock x Siri Dominate the Day | Apple

306: Big Shoes to Phil Aug 05, 2020

It's been a busy start to August: Myke has LEGO on the way, Phil Schiller has a new job, the 27-inch iMac has been refreshed, and there are details out about third-party mail and browser apps being able to be set as default. The guys also talk through the new betas and their possible future Mac setups.

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Upgrade #309: Ancient Mac Archaeologist - Relay FM

Connected's F1 Team

ACI Vallelunga Circuit - Wikipedia

The latest iteration of GreenGate

Apple to rename Rendezvous technology \"Bonjour\" | Appleinsider

TIBCO Software

Phil Schiller advances to Apple Fellow - Apple

Apple Fellow | Apple Wiki | Fandom

Chris Espinosa - Wikipedia

27-inch iMac gets a major update - Apple

Last hurrah? 27-inch iMac get Intel processor upgrade, all-SSD storage, T2 chip – Six Colors

Apple Updates and Modernizes the iMac – 512 Pixels

Preparing Your App to be the Default Browser or Email Client | Apple Developer Documentation

CarPlay Form

Apple expands Apple Maps 'Look Around' feature to Japan - 9to5Mac

Revamped Apple Maps App Expanding to UK, Ireland, and Canada Later This Year - MacRumors

Everything New in iOS 14 Beta 4: Apple TV Widget, Search Improvements, Exposure Notification API and More - MacRumors

xkcd: Exposure Notification

'Double Tap to Drag'

Safari in macOS Big Sur beta 4 now supports 4K YouTube video stream - 9to5Mac

Dell U2720Q – Amazon

305: We Should be Doing the Questioning Jul 29, 2020

This week, Tim Cook is answering to Congress about Apple's App Store policies, and the guys break down his opening statement before getting into what the rest of the year could look like in terms of new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and even Apple TV hardware.

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Michael's Nascar

Upgrade #308: The Adventures of Dr. Icon - Relay FM

Due for Mac Modernized with New Design and Features - MacStories

Apple Collection – 512 Pixels

Apple’s Cook Says App Store Opened ‘Gate Wider’ for Developers - Bloomberg

Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'We Want to Get Every App We Can on the Store, Not Keep Them Off' - MacRumors

Tim Cook's Opening Statement (PDF)

‎Apple Apps on the App Store

A look at Apple’s iLife and iWork software boxes – 512 Pixels

inessential: The App Store Doesn’t Make Apps Safe

Popular BitTorrent Client Transmission Gets Infected With Malware Again - Gizmodo

Apple leaks reveal upcoming product launch dates (NASDAQ:AAPL) | Seeking Alpha

iHacktu Pro on Twitter: "My Apple source insinuates that the future iMac could be released on August 24"

Apple sold out of standalone 5K Mac displays with no official solution - 9to5Mac

The Future of the iMac – 512 Pixels

Future Classics: iMac G5 (iSight) – 512 Pixels

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "This email chain shows Tim Cook offering contacts for Baidu to fast track app approvals"

Uber tried to fool Apple and got caught - The Verge

304: Some Wind is Coming Jul 23, 2020

Stephen is bad at designing polls, Federico has some concerns over the latest iOS 14 betas and apparently Myke likes F1.

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Formula 1: Drive to Survive | Netflix Official Site

Stephens Twitter Poll

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Apple releases latest public beta of iOS 14 with new Clock widgets and more - 9to5Mac

What's new in iOS 14 beta 3? New Music app icon, Clock widgets, more - 9to5Mac

MacRumors.com on Twitter: A History of the Music Icon

Apple began work on the Watch’s handwashing feature years before COVID-19 | TechCrunch

iOS 14 beta gives us a glimpse of the system interface on the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 - 9to5Mac

Aaron on Twitter: "They changed the battery icon in macOS Big Sur Beta 3!"

Two Weeks with iPadOS 14: Redefining the Modern iPad Experience - MacStories

David Smith on Twitter: Widgetsmith

Under the Radar #196: Not-So-Secret Plans - Relay FM

303: Computer Pictures Photo Album Jul 15, 2020

Federico is back from the beach with thoughts about iOS 14's App Library, Stephen has way too many albums in Photos and Myke is going to order some LEGO. All of this is overshadowed by some important news about the show.

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Concept shows how Apple could implement a 'Main Menu' for iPadOS apps - 9to5Mac

Vidit Bhargava's iPad Concept

ISMR.space

Myke the Oracle

Nintendo Entertainment System™ 71374 | LEGO® Super Mario™

LEGO® Super Mario™

Apple News launches new audio features, expands local news offerings for readers - Apple

‎Apple News Today on Apple Podcasts – Apple Newsrooms

Shumita Basu (@shubasu) / Twitter

Duarte Geraldino (@Duartegeraldino) / Twitter

Apple Releases iOS 13.6 with Apple News Audio Features and Expanded Local News Coverage, Plus Digital Car Key Support - MacStories

Apple News’s Radical Approach: Humans Over Machines - The New York Times

Widgets and the App Library: A First Look at Bringing Personality and Customization to Your Home Screens - MacStories

302: Looking Out Across Antarctica Jul 08, 2020

With WWDC in the rearview mirror, Stephen and Myke shift their minds to the future and discuss rumors of the upcoming iPhone 12, changes coming with Apple Silicon Macs and macOS Big Sur.

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Everything New in iOS 14 Beta 2: New Calendar Icon, Files Widget and More - MacRumors

Apple releases second developer beta of macOS 11 Big Sur with new interface and icons, more - 9to5Mac

Bad Battery Icon is Bad

Apple Survey Asks iPhone Users What They Do With Old Power Adapters - MacRumors

Claimed iPhone 12 Box Insert Design Suggests No Included EarPods or Power Adapter - MacRumors

Samsung to Follow Apple and Stop Offering Power Adapters With Smartphones Next Year - MacRumors

iPhone 12: What to Expect! - MKBHD - YouTube

iPhone 12 Sizes Compared with iPhone SE, 7, 8, SE 2, X, 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max - MacRumors

How Power Nap works on your Mac - Apple Support

macOS Big Sur’s Big Secret - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

A visual comparison of macOS Catalina and Big Sur | Andrew Denty

301: We Should Be Developers Jul 01, 2020

This week, the guys talk with Jenny Chen, an Apple engineer who works on Apple Pencil software, and Stephen Tonna from Apple's product marketing team about what's new in iPad OS 14, including Scribble and the release’s updated design language. Then, Federico, Myke and Stephen discuss the future of both Apple Arcade and iPhone chargers.

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Jordan Singer on Twitter: Xcode Previews

SwiftUI Previews in Xcode 12 - WWDC20 - Apple Developer

Apple Design Awards for 2020 Awarded to Eight Developers - MacStories

Federico Viticci on Twitter: Shortcuts File Sharing

The 2015 Apple Design Award Winners - MacStories

Mathias Bruggemann on Twitter: The Bill of Rickies

Upgrade #304: Somebody’s Gotta Do It and It’s Gonna Be Us - Relay FM

Apple Cancels Arcade Games in Strategy Shift To Keep Subscribers - Bloomberg

Apple might not include a charger with the iPhone 12. Good - The Verge

Marques Brownlee on the possibility of no charger with the iPhone 12 – Twitter

300: You Cannot Put a Price on Glory Jun 24, 2020

WWDC 2020 is underway, so the time has come to judge The Rickies. After a new Chairman is crowned, the guys do a high-level pass on Apple's OS announcements, as well as what's new with Shortcuts.

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Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "Differential Privacy loves @imyke"

Apple approves Hey email app, but the fight’s not over - The Verge

Everything you need to know about WWDC 2020, day one — Apple - YouTube

‎Web to PDF Converter & Reader on the App Store

PDF Expert

iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Apple TV 4K will at last play YouTube in 4K with tvOS 14 update - The Verge

macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Apple TV 4K will at last play YouTube in 4K with tvOS 14 update - The Verge

Adapt - Relay FM

What’s New in macOS - macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer

The Future of Apps on the Mac – 512 Pixels

Thoroughly Considered #60: Mark Two - Relay FM

Meet Nearby Interaction - WWDC 2020 - Videos - Apple Developer

299: The Rickies (Summer 2020) Jun 17, 2020

WWDC is next week, so it's time for the boys' annual picks. Will Stephen keep his title? Has Federico put too much hope in iPadOS improvements? Has Myke learned what it takes to be a winner? This and more, including the introduction of Connected Pro for Relay FM members.

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Ungeniused #107: The Olympic Flame & Torch Relay - Relay FM

Hunter Newsome 42 in. Indoor Low Profile Brushed Nickel Ceiling Fan with Light Kit Bundled with Handheld Remote Control 51082R - Lowes

Bill's Tweet

Tibet 2019 - blloyd - SmugMug

Nigel Wadsworth on ARM Laptops

Your Tweet, your voice – Twitter

16-inch MacBook Pro Gets New GPU Option; Mac Pro Owners Can Order SSD Upgrades – 512 Pixels

Kbase Article of the Week: Uninstall and Install SSD Modules in Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

OWC Accelsior 4M2 SSD for Apple Mac Pro

Annual Chairman (@AnnualChairman) / Twitter

Keynote Chairman (@KeynoteChairman) / Twitter

Dithering on Twitter: "Hey Apple, Cut It Out"

Apple’s App Store policies are bad, but its interpretation and enforcement are worse - The Verge

A new email startup says Apple’s shaking it down for a cut of its subscriptions - Protocol

Jony Ive’s latest product is the Apple Stage, a giant rainbow where Lady Gaga just played - The Verge

In Praise of the Apple Watch’s Breathe Feature – 512 Pixels

298: You Bought a Monument Jun 10, 2020

The guys would be sad that have been replaced by AI, but the results are too funny to be upset. Then, Federico has thoughts about ARM Macs, Myke makes a bet with Stephen and rumors of a new iMac are discussed.

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Police: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube

Ways To Help - Black Lives Matter

Some iPhone 11 Users Complain of Display With Odd Green Tint - MacRumors

iPhone 7 Plus Noise Under Load - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Connected – This Episode Does Not Exist

Apple renames beta again, introduces ‘beta 2’ of iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 - 9to5Mac

iOS 13.6 adds new toggle to automatically download future software updates - 9to5Mac

Health App Gains New 'Symptoms' Section in iOS 13.6 Beta - MacRumors

Apple Killing iBooks Author in Favor of Pages – 512 Pixels

iTunes U - June 2020 Update - Apple Support

iTunes U Collections Will Move to Apple Podcasts From September - MacRumors

Apple discontinuing iBooks Author and iTunes U, here’s what you need to know - 9to5Mac

Apple has an idea for social-distancing selfies - Protocol

Apple Plans to Announce Move to Its Own Mac Chips at WWDC - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: On Apple Announcing the ARM Mac Transition at WWDC This Month

Mac Power Users #538: I Predate the Home Computer, with James Thomson - Relay FM

About Secure Boot - Apple Support

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "That Mac Pro looks like a giant $10K coffin of obsolescence right about now 😅"

Sonny Dickson on Twitter: "New iMac incoming at WWDC. iPad Pro design language, with Pro Display like bezels. T2 chip, AMD Navi GPU, and no more fusion drive"

Report: New iMac Coming – 512 Pixels

iMac supply running low from Apple as rumors suggest WWDC redesign, more - 9to5Mac

Lower-Priced 23-Inch iMac and 11-Inch iPad Models Rumored to Launch in Second Half of 2020 - MacRumors

Future Classics: iMac G5 (iSight) – 512 Pixels

The Test Drivers - Relay FM

How I Use Custom Perspectives in OmniFocus - MacStories

The Weird Story of the White iPhone 4 - 512Pixels - YouTube

297: Ceiling Fan Research Jun 03, 2020

Myke isn't swayed by the iPad mini faithful, and wonders where Stephen's Apple Pencil went. Then, thoughts on a possible port-less iPhone and what WWDC could bring for macOS.

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Ways To Help – Black Lives Matter

Joe – What happens when you cancel Apple Arcade on the iPhone

Logan – What happens when you cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac

What's in my Tech Bag (2020 Update) - 512Pixels - YouTube

Patent for the iPad Magic Keyboard shows Apple Pencil slot - 9to5Mac

Change the name of your macOS user account and home folder - Apple Support

Apple Considering Offering Audio Versions of News+ Stories - MacRumors

Signs of Upcoming Audio Support for Apple News+ Found in iOS 13.5.5 - MacRumors

The Daily Update – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast - 9to5Mac

Leaker: Apple to Stick With Lightning Over USB-C for 'iPhone 12' Before Going Port-Less Next Year - MacRumors

Next iPad Air Could Feature a USB-C Port Instead of a Lightning Port - MacRumors

Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Wikipedia

Deprecated Kernel Extensions and System Extension Alternatives - Support - Apple Developer

The Switch to Intel | iMore

"This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories

296: Gandalf Shot First May 27, 2020

Stephen keeps trying to make #GreenGate a thing, Federico has a new friend and Myke has large lungs. Then, an in-depth conversation about what should come next for Shortcuts.

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Skullcandy’s new true wireless earbuds have built-in Tile tracking - The Verge

How to find your lost AirPods - Apple Support

‎intoLive - Live Wallpapers on the App Store

‎Lively - Live Photo to GIF on the App Store

ATP 379: The Everything’s OK Alarm — Accidental Tech Podcast

Apple Releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 With Battery Health Management Features, Fix for Finder Freezing - MacRumors

Apple changes default MacBook charging behavior to improve battery health - Six Colors

Federico's Surprise

The Mighty mini: Adapting Apple's Diminutive Tablet to Work and Play - MacStories

Welcome to AltStore

Gamevice

Kuo: New 10.8-inch iPad and 9-inch iPad mini on the way, Apple Glasses in 2022 'at the earliest' - 9to5Mac

Shortcuts Wishlist – Jordan Merrick

Editorial for iOS

LaunchCuts

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What’s Still Missing from Shortcuts – iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review

HomeRun for HomeKit

Toolbox Pro

295: Another Italian Interjected May 20, 2020

Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. Microsoft has reinvented OpenDoc. A conversation about watchOS 7. Follow-up. OpenDoc. watchOS 7. Are you getting it? These are not three separate episodes ... this is one episode, and we're calling it "Another Italian Interjected."

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Carter's Song

Keychron K6 Mechanical Keyboard – Keychron

Apple Releases New Pride Edition Watch Bands Ahead of Pride Month, New Watch Faces Coming Soon - MacStories

Apple Releases watchOS 6.2.5 With ECG App in Saudi Arabia, New Pride Watch Faces - MacRumors

Microsoft’s new Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids - The Verge

OpenDoc - Wikipedia

The Icon Garden: Macinography 10: OpenDoc and Apple's Development Doldrums

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Get Started with Fluid Framework Preview - Office Support

Fluid Preview

Opportunities for watchOS 7 - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Rumor Claims watchOS 7 Will Have 'Mental Health Capabilities' to Detect Panic Attacks - MacRumors

‎Watchsmith on the App Store

FlickType Keyboard Review: Real Typing on an Apple Watch Display - MacStories

Federico's Message

294: Software, Firmware, Situation, Update May 13, 2020

Stephen's iPhone screen is turning green. Myke turns down the opportunity to host a Round Robin of weird WWDC predictions, then Federico tries to answer a Zoom call. Then, a discussion of the rumored AirPods Studio and file formats within DEVONthink.

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‎Brydge Connect on the App Store

Brydge on Twitter: "More news: New Pro+ firmware dropping later this week."

Office for iPad Split View goes live almost a year after first demo - 9to5Mac

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for iPad Now Support Split View - MacRumors

Episode 162: iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi – AppStories

Plexamp

The latest Procreate update allows for more layers with 2020 iPad Pro models: r/ipad

Moving Forward - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: The iPad Awkwardly Turns 10

iOS 6 and the curious choice of the colorful new status bar | iMore

Bowtie

Dashboard – 512 Pixels

Major K's Tweet

Rumor: ‘AirPods Studio’ name and $349 price for Apple’s over-ear headphones - 9to5Mac

Exclusive: AirPods Studio to feature head and neck detection, custom equalizer settings, more - 9to5Mac

DEVONthink

Shortcuts Archive - MacStories

DEVONweb Shortcut

Highlights

293: myTASK°MANAGER May 06, 2020

This week, Stephen identifies some adaptors, while Federico is in search of answers and Myke butts in about something else. Then, a discussion of WWDC 2020, and what they guys would like to see in terms of home screen widgets on the iPhone and iPad.

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What Is My Hackett Number?

Flashback #1: The Newton - Relay FM

Use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad - Apple Support

Nulaxy Laptop Stand – Amazon

Identifying Apple Adapters by Touch - 512 Pixels – YouTube

Apple Refreshes the 13-inch MacBook Pro with a New Keyboard, More Storage, and Updated Processors and RAM - MacStories

Apple Updates the 13-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #296: You Wouldn't Believe The Stuff I Know - Relay FM

Why Apple didn't go to 14": some math and notes on human perception : apple

MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro — 13-inch FIGHT! - Rene Ritchie - YouTube

DEVONthink

Bringing Up Bates - Wikipedia

Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22 - Apple

David Smith on Twitter: "Is it just me or is @viticci on the WWDC site?"

CGP Grey on Twitter: "Looks like @ismh in the corner."

Leaked iOS 14 screenshot shows new wallpaper settings, beta code reveals Home screen widgets - 9to5Mac

Timery for Toggl

Fantastical

Todoist

‎CalZones on the App Store

CARROT Weather for iOS and Android

‎Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store

HomeCam for HomeKit

OmniFocus

‎Broadcasts on the App Store

Panic Blog » The Future of Status Board

292: M’Duck Apr 29, 2020

The trio gives a math lesson before follow-up on the Magic Keyboard and iPhone SE. Then, our plans for WWDC.

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‎PCalc on the App Store

James Thomson on Twitter: "I could never say no to you."

Millsap on Twitter: "The Scrooge McDuck of Computers."

Comply™ Foam Tips Compatible with Apple AirPods Pro

Apple iPhone EarPods Promo HD - YouTube

Kate's Hackett Graphs

iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you're wearing a mask - 9to5Mac

Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with first version of its COVID-19 exposure notification API - 9to5Mac

Introducing Backstage, a New Members Podcast — Relay FM

B-Sides #41: Backstage 01: The Idea - Relay FM

iOS 13 Text Selection, Gestures, and Keyboard – The MacStories Review

Eddie's Tweet

Myke's iPad Set Up

Roost Laptop Stand – Amazon

Nulaxy Laptop Stand – Amazon

Dygma Raise

How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support

PSA: iPhone SE's Haptic Touch Doesn't Work With Notifications and It's Not a Bug - MacRumors

Haptic Touch Will Work With Notifications on iPhone XR in iOS 12.1.1 - MacRumors

Raindrop.io

DEVONthink

Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode

Introducing MacStories Unwind: A Weekly Podcast Review of Everything MacStories and More - MacStories

291: The Scrooge McDuck of Computers Apr 22, 2020

Myke and Federico share their impressions of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and Stephen reveals the number of items in his collection and the group announces The Hackett Number — the computers-per-capita figure for Stephen's household.

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Radeon Pro W5700X Now Available – 512 Pixels

Gallery: Hands-on images showcase Apple’s $700 Mac Pro Wheels Kit - 9to5Mac

Using Ancient Apple Displays with the 2019 Mac Pro - 512 Pixels on YouTube

Apple Announces DVI to ADC Adapter - Apple

Mac Power Users 533

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Reset HomePod - Apple Support

HomePod glitter bomb video shows revenge on package thieves - 9to5Mac

HomePod now runs on tvOS, here’s what that could mean - 9to5Mac

Apple Collection – 512 Pixels

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Tot • Your tiny text companion

My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels on YouTube

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro: A New Breed of Laptop - MacStories

Lamine and Their 11 inch iPad Pro

Apple Developing High-End Headphones With Interchangeable Parts - Bloomberg

AIAIAI Audio | Trusted by artists all over the world

Synecdoche - Wikipedia

290: You Strike Me as a Wheel Guy Apr 15, 2020

Federico rejects a new iPhone charging solution, Myke opens a new store and Stephen passes a collection basket to add a set of wheels to his Mac Pro. Then, the three talk about the new iPhone SE.

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iPod nano Tubes — Like iPod Socks, but Worse - YouTube

Feedback - Aperture - Apple

The History of Aperture - MacStories

Difference In flle size between Aperture … - Apple Community

2019 Mac Pro Now Available Through Apple's Refurbished Store With Up to $4000 in Savings - MacRumors

Sebastiaan de With's iPhone Mockup

Moshi

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Federico's Charging Mat

Jon Prosser's AirPower Rumor

Upgrade #293: Opt In Your Face - Relay FM

What the 2021 Unicode Delay Means for Emoji Updates

New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now available to order, begins arriving next week - Apple

Review: Brydge Pro+ iPad keyboard with trackpad - Six Colors

Mac Pro Feet and Wheels Now For Sale – 512 Pixels

What's Inside the 2019 Mac Pro? Complete Disassembly and Analysis - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

iPhone SE - Apple

The new iPhone SE — Apple - YouTube

iPhone SE - Why Upgrade - Apple

289: Let Me Remember My Opinion Apr 08, 2020

This week, Myke talks about a sale on Cinema Displays, then the guys move on discuss Federico's recent iPad article on modularity, the possibilities of widgets in iOS 14 and Stephen's Mac Madness winner and picks.

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Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: "Buy any Power Mac G5 and a 23-inch Cinema HD Display and save $500"

Apple - Brilliant savings

The Mail-in Coupon

Apple Studio Display (Blueberry) (LCD) Specs: EveryMac.com

Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools | iMore

Roon Labs

Modular Computer: iPad Pro as a Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Workstation - MacStories

One Week With the New 2020 iPad: Moving Back to Small – The Sweet Setup

New Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Available for Pre-Order on Amazon – 512 Pixels

Never believe it’s not so - All this

Watchsmith Review: Create Your Own Apple Watch Complications - MacStories

‎Watchsmith on the App Store

Watchsmith – 512 Pixels

Leaked iOS 14 screenshot shows new wallpaper settings, beta code reveals Home screen widgets - 9to5Mac

Dygma Raise - (Myke's Keyboard)

The Mac Madness Champion – 512 Pixels

The Mac Madness Champion - YouTube

Stephen's Mac Madness Picks

The Titanium PowerBook G4 - YouTube

288: The God of Beginnings, Gates, Transitions and Duality Apr 01, 2020

Mac Madness is down to the final two machines, and Myke explains why it is all Stephen's fault. Then, Federico takes everyone on a tour of high-resolution audio apps for the iPhone and iPad ... which are all wild. Lastly, we check the temperature of the room on Apple's Dark Sky acquisition.

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Quick Tip: A keyboard shortcut to bring up the emoji keyboard on iOS - Six Colors

Foxconn tells investors that 5G iPhone production is still on track for a fall launch - 9to5Mac

Mac Madness 2020: The Final Round – 512 Pixels

Mac Madness Finals – Voting Form

The Power Mac G4 Cube - 512 Pixels - YouTube

The best laptop ever made – Marco.org

‎Onkyo HF Player - Hi-Res Music on the App Store

‎Hi-Res music player-NePLAYER on the App Store

‎KaiserTone Audio Player +HiRes on the App Store

‎foobar2000 on the App Store

‎Qobuz on the App Store

‎Neutron Music Player on the App Store

Neutron Music Player

Janus - Wikipedia

Ticci's Screenshot

Dark Sky Has a New Home

CARROT Weather Adds New Data Sources, Including Netatmo Weather Stations - MacStories

Episode 156: iPad at 10: The History and Emerging Modularity of Apple’s Tablet – AppStories

iPad at 10 - MacStories

287: Rub a Dub Dub, My Friend Mar 25, 2020

The early reviews of the 2020 iPad Pro and new MacBook Air are in, and Myke treats the group with an unboxing experience. Federico asks the world for help, while Stephen is bringing joy — and pain — to the Mac community. Also, our impressions of iOS 13.4 and some media we're enjoying while being stuck at home.

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2020 MacBook Air review: No news is good news - Six Colors

Daring Fireball: The 2020 MacBook Air

New MacBook, new problem? - Austin Evans - YouTube

2020 MacBook Air Impressions: A Clean Refresh! - MKBHD - YouTube

Upgrade #290: You Are The Button - Relay FM

Never believe it’s not so - All this

Mac Madness 2020: Round 2 Winners & Quarterfinal Voting Open Now – 512 Pixels

Mac Madness - Quarterfinals Voting Form

Eight that aren’t so Elite - All this

'Find My' features found in iOS 14 code include new notification triggers and AR mode - 9to5Mac

The Mighty Power Mac G5 - MacStories

2020 iPad Pro Review: It's... A Computer?! - MKBHD - YouTube

iPad Pro 2020 review: Small steps - Six Colors

Daring Fireball: The 2020 iPad Pros

iPad Pro (2020) review: beyond the trackpad - The Verge - YouTube

2020 iPad Pro Review Roundup - MacStories

Benchmarks Suggest New iPad Pro's A12Z Chip is Nearly Identical to A12X in 2018 iPad Pro - MacRumors

"This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories

Ticci and a Terabyte

2018 iPad Pros in 2020 Cases

2020 iPad Pros in 2018 Cases

Apple Still Expected to Launch High End 12.9-inch iPad Pro With Mini LED Display Tech in Fourth Quarter of 2020 - MacRumors

Amazon Music HD - major external DAC frustrations and limitations | AVForums

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.4 with iPad Cursor Support and Keyboard Improvements, iCloud Drive Shared Folders, and More - MacStories

In praise of the iPadOS 13.4 cursor - Six Colors

Pointers (iPadOS) - User Interaction - iOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer

Shared Folder Labels

Get help with over-the-air iOS updates - Apple Support

Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay FM

Apple debuts Shared iPad for Business, Assessment Mode for Mac, custom school apps, and more - 9to5Mac

Universal Purchases for Mac Apps Are Now Available to Developers - MacStories

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: Catalyst apps and Universal Purchases

Animal Crossing series – Official Site

Linus Tech Tips - YouTube

Bon Appétit - YouTube

Gourmet Makes - YouTube

It's Alive with Brad - YouTube

‎Lauv on Apple Music

Pitchfork | The Most Trusted Voice in Music.

chorus.fm

Superstore (TV series) - Wikipedia

Schitt's Creek - Wikipedia

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

WolfeyVGC - YouTube

CybertronProductions - YouTube

Better Call Saul - Wikipedia

Ben Gibbard: Live From Home (3/24/20) - YouTube

Superstore: how the NBC sitcom got so good - Vox

The Test Drivers #4: The Essential Phone - Relay FM

286: The iPad G4 Mar 18, 2020

Apple has announced new iPad Pros with a new keyboard and trackpad case, as well as the addition of cursor support in iOS 13.4. Myke takes it for a spin as Federico waits for his download to finish. Then, a tour of Apple's updated Macs and Stephen's new project, Mac Madness.

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Mac Madness - Round 1 Voting 🗳️

Introducing Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels

Introducing Mac Madness - YouTube

Relay FM - Twitch

Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple

Upcoming Low-Cost iPhone Rumored to Come in 4.7 and 5.5-Inch Size Options to Replace iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple to Launch Five iPhones in 2020, Including 5.4-Inch, Two 6.1-Inch, and 6.7-Inch Models With 5G - MacRumors

All-new Powerbeats replacing Powerbeats3 for $50 less, 3 hours more battery, 'Pro' design - 9to5Mac

Guy who likes music — YouTube

The New iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with Trackpad: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

A Few Thoughts on the New iPad Pro — MacSparky

iPad Pro — Your next computer is not a computer — Apple - YouTube

iPad Pro — How to correctly use a computer — Apple - YouTube

iPadOS - Features - Apple

Logitech announces new keyboard case with trackpad for iPad and iPad Air - 9to5Mac

Apple Releases Faster MacBook Air with New Keyboard and Increased Storage Starting at $999 and Doubles Storage on Base-Model Mac minis - MacStories

Stephen Upgrading Rosemary's Mac mini

285: How Much RAM is in These Potatoes? Mar 11, 2020

Federico gives a status report about life in Italy, then Stephen tries to cheer people up by talking about the HomePod. After that fails, Myke tells a story and the gang wade through a sea of iOS 14 rumors, including stories on iMessage, PencilKit, iOS wallpaper apps and more.

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Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Apple Testing New iMessage Features Such as Mentions and Retracting Messages, Could Extend to Mac App - MacRumors

iOS 14 Features New OCR Capabilities That Will Convert Handwritten Text From Apple Pencil Into Typed Text - MacRumors

Flashback #1: The Newton - Relay FM

iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more - 9to5Mac

iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more - 9to5Mac

‎Skeletons, Etc on the App Store

iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more - 9to5Mac

iPhone 6s - The Only Thing That's Changed Is Everything - Official Trailer - YouTube

Apple developing new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks partnership - 9to5Mac

Santa Clara County Bans All Gatherings of 1000+ People After Coronavirus Death - MacRumors

HomeKit in iOS 14: Face recognition, Apple TV audio, Night Shift for lights - 9to5Mac

watchOS 7 to include new 'International' Apple Watch face with multiple country flags - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to include 'Infograph Pro' with tachymeter, SchoolTime and kids mode, sleep tracking, more - 9to5Mac

284: stevensmerch.com Mar 04, 2020

This week, Federico makes a change, Stephen buys a domain and Myke cancels a future live show, pending Apple's decision on WWDC.

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Twitter Testing Ephemeral Tweets Called 'Fleets' - MacRumors

Tim Cook says Apple's first Indian store to open 2021 - BBC News

Derek Beachy discovers 'Cooke' – Twitter

Jonathan Rogers on how to reset a Logi Circle Camera – Twitter

JJ Smiley on eero and Homekit – Twitter

iTunes Movie Trailers

Connected - Official Trailer - YouTube

Federico turns on his HomePods – Twitter

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 278, With Special Guest Federico Viticci

Stephen Hackett - Co-founder of Relay FM | That Creative Life

512 Pixels | Cotton Bureau

Google cancels I/O 2020, its biggest event of the year - The Verge

What happens if (and when) Apple cancels WWDC 2020? | Macworld

Vidit Bhargava's iPad Multitasking Concept

iOS 8 How-to: Customize and disable the contacts section in the multitasking interface - 9to5Mac

Craig Newmark - Wikipedia

Shiftscreen for iOS

Apple Working on Six Mini-LED Products Including New 14.1-Inch MacBook Pro and Refreshed iMac Pro - MacRumors

New Mac mini and iMac updates coming 'soon' alongside new iPad, leaker says - 9to5Mac

Report: Apple to switch from OLED to microLED displays in Apple Watch as soon as next year - 9to5Mac

Limited iPad Pro Availability May Suggest Imminent Launch of New Models - MacRumors

Apple Planning iPad Keyboard With Trackpad — The Information

Upgrade #287: Constant Applause - Relay FM

283: Doing the Dance Again Feb 26, 2020

Myke and Federico discuss the difficulties of connecting HomeKit to the internet, consider better solutions for iPad multitasking, feel disappointment for the Files app, and see what their boy Buffet is up to.

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Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "According to its new Mac Pro whitepaper, Mac Pro wheels will be coming as a stand-alone kit in the future."

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The 2020 Mac Pro: A Silent Killer! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple investor Warren Buffett finally upgrades from a flip phone to an iPhone - The Verge

Remaster - Relay FM

iPadOS Concept on Vimeo

Daring Fireball: A Deceptively Simple iPad Multitasking Concept

MacStories iOS 10 Concept - YouTube

A Fix for iPad Multitasking - MacStories

Adapt #18: Fixing Multitasking - Relay FM

Use routers secured with HomeKit - Apple Support

Apple support document details HomeKit router features, complicated setup process - 9to5Mac

Amazon’s Eero routers get updated with Apple’s HomeKit support - The Verge

More on app defaults in Files on iPadOS - Six Colors

282: Three HomePods Too Late Feb 19, 2020

Stephen shares a prepared statement. Myke suggests some games and Federico envisions a March iPad Pro event. Also: more Qi chargers have come on the market and a discussion about the HomePod's future.

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Apple Music Replay 2020 Playlist Now Available - MacStories

Eurovision Song Contest 2020 - Wikipedia

Apple Music Debuts Intelligent Sorting of Alternate Album Versions - MacStories

Why Beats Music Matters - MacStories

Three is launching 5G in time for 'critical' launch of new iPhones - 9to5Mac

DigiTimes: 5G iPad Pro Models With A14 Series Chip to Launch in Fall 2020 - MacRumors

‎Tetris® on the App Store

‎SpellTower+ on the App Store

‎Two Spies on the App Store

‎GamePigeon on the App Store

‎Alto's Odyssey on the Mac App Store

Apple March event rumored: iPhone 9 and more expected - 9to5Mac

Digitimes: New '12-inch' iPad Pro in production with 3D-sensing rear camera, likely March launch - 9to5Mac

Kuo: Supply Chain to Ramp Up for Apple's Ultra Wideband Tags in Second to Third Quarter of 2020 - MacRumors

Apple Outlook Cut Renews Questions About China Over-Reliance - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Taiwan News: Apple Is Moving Some Production From China to Taiwan

Adobe Unveils Photoshop Updates for the iPad and Mac on Its 30th Anniversary - MacStories

Drop XL Wireless Charger (Watch Edition) – Native Union

Liberty wireless charger with16 charging coils | ZENS

Material Dock | Studio Neat

Wireless Charging Station | Base Station Apple Watch Edition | NOMAD®

SYMFONISK collection, a collaboration with Sonos - IKEA

Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: "The Mail toolbar in 13.4 beta 2 is different again"

Apple’s HomePod Places Sixth in Global Smart Speaker Market in Q4 2019 - MacRumors

281: Oligarch Modder Community Feb 12, 2020

Stephen and Myke launch new careers as iPhone designers and Federico keeps refreshing Apple Music. Also: Swift Playgrounds on the Mac, Apple News+ and a few things we are currently enjoying.

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FlickType Keyboard Review: Real Typing on an Apple Watch Display - MacStories

Amazon.com: Moshi iVisor AG Screen Protector for iPad Pro 12.9

‎Apple Music Replay

Apple Music introduces Replay, a playlist of your top songs of the year | TechCrunch

Deyton Sehn's Twitter Sidebar App

Introducing The Test Drivers and Flashback — Relay FM

The Test Drivers - Relay FM

Flashback - Relay FM

Apple updates iCloud.com with a proper mobile website for iOS and Android - The Verge

iPhone 11 Pro meets Tesla Cybertruck w/ Caviar's 'Cyberphone' - 9to5Mac

Steve Jobs Worn Shirt is in this iPhone - Unbox Therapy - YouTube

Caviar iPhone 11 Pro (Pro Max) Cyberphone | Official website

The Most Expensive iPhone in the World! - MKBHD - YouTube

Luxury Customized iPhone 11 Pro by CAVIAR | Official webiste

Caviar Atelier

Stephen's Creation

Myke's Creation

Apple Introduces Mac Catalyst Version of Swift Playgrounds - MacStories

Apple’s News Service Business Chief Departs After Slow Start - Bloomberg

Episode 149: The Beta Releases that Will Change the App Economy – AppStories

Pokémon HOME

Pokémon HOME - COMPLETE transfer guide! Colosseum to Sword and Shield! - YouTube

Tech Kit | A clever zip pouch to store your tech accessories | Bellroy

Classic Pouch | Bag Organizer & Dopp Kit | Bellroy

Chase Reeves - YouTube

The Theme System

Day One

Stephen's Field Notes Collection

280: Peanut Butterpeanut Butterpeanut Butter Feb 05, 2020

This week, most of the show document got shredded as a bunch of breaking news took place during recording. iOS 13.4 is bringing a bunch of changes, Mac Catalyst could become more useful and universal apps are coming to the Mac. When not breaking news, Federico shares a sad story, Myke reads a tweet about bread and Stephen struggles with how to edit the episode.

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Twitter 'Fixed' It!

Vidit's Twitter Concept

Louie's feedback on Amp

MacStories on Flipboard

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "Universal Purchase for Mac/iOS apps!" / Twitter

Apple Is Said to Target Combining IPhone, IPad, Mac Apps by 2021 - Bloomberg

macOS Will Soon Support Universal Apps, Enabling a Single Purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Apps - MacStories

Updates to Universal Purchase and App Store Categories - News - Apple Developer

Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) / Twitter

iOS 13.4 features a new Mail toolbar, fixing the bad design introduced with iOS 13 - 9to5Mac

iPad Pro Screen Protector - Shop iPad Pro | Black iVisor AG by Moshi

watchOS 7: A BirchTree Concept

Daring Fireball: The Apple Watch

John's Broken Reminders List

279: Like, Zero Bubbles Jan 29, 2020

This week, the gang reflects on the iPad 10th's birthday, complains about Google AMP and then reviews Fantastical 3.

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My Must-Have Apps, 2019 Edition - MacStories

Full-Text Search, Permanent Library & more - Raindrop.io - Medium

iPhone 12 Lineup Rumored to Feature All-New Navy Blue Color Option - MacRumors

The unofficial Apple Archive is on death’s door once more - The Verge

Sam Henri Gold on Twitter: Email Notifications

Apple TV+ ‘Little America’ creators talk upcoming episode podcast and more - 9to5Mac

Apple CEO Tim Cook on 5G: 'We're Excited About Our Pipeline' - MacRumors

Adapt #17: iPad Accessories and Gear - Relay FM

Paperlike Screen Protector

iPad Pro Screen Protector - Shop iPad Pro | Black iVisor AG by Moshi

Amazon.com: AHASTYLE Ultra Thin Silicone Skin Cover

Federico and DuckDuckGo

Google Helping Mobile Publishing? Some Publishers Are Not So Sure - The New York Times

The mobile web sucks - The Verge

Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - YouTube

Upgrade #282: The iPad at 10 - Relay FM

Episode 147: The Apps That Defined the iPad – AppStories

Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM

The iPad at 10: A New Product Category Defined by Apps - MacStories

Daring Fireball: The iPad Awkwardly Turns 10

iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - Multitasking and Multiwindow

Kuo: Apple to Launch AirTags, Small Charging Mat, New iPads and Macs, High-End Headphones, and More in First Half of 2020 - MacRumors

The New Fantastical Review - MacStories

Flexibits | Fantastical

278: Honey for my Ears Jan 22, 2020

This week, Phillr gets an update, iCloud encryption is in the news and Federico shows off his home screens. Also: rumors of a new Smart Keyboard, the possibility of Apple making its own podcasts and a bunch of creepy — yet soothing — whispering.

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Matt Bonney's Twitter Filler Webpage

Lars Augustin's Philler Shortcut

Kyle Jones Winsted's: PWA for Twitter

Launched Episode 5: Myke Hurley

Annual Chairman (@AnnualChairman) / Twitter

Keynote Chairman (@KeynoteChairman) / Twitter

Apple's Upcoming Low-Cost iPhone Could Launch as Early as March - MacRumors

iPad kickstand and keyboard case mod on Vimeo

SwitchEasy™ CoverBuddy for 2018 iPad Pro 12.9

Adapt - Relay FM

Apple Planning to Make Original Podcasts Promoting Its TV Shows - Bloomberg

Apple May Release Backlit Smart Keyboard With Scissor Switches Alongside 2020 iPads [Updated] - MacRumors

Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources - Reuters

Daring Fireball: Regarding Reuters’s Report That Apple Dropped Plan for Encrypting iCloud Backups

Apple reportedly abandoned plans to roll out end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups, apparently due to pressure from the FBI - 9to5Mac

Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: "In a 2018 interview, Cook’s comments to a German website heavily implied they are working on iCloud backups without a key (i.e. end-to-end encrypted)."

Daring Fireball: Tim Cook to Der Spiegel a Little Over a Year Ago: Apple Will Eventually No Longer Have a Key to iCloud Data

Google Online Security Blog: Google and Android have your back by protecting your backups

Can Apple live up to Apple’s privacy ads? - The Verge

iCloud security overview - Apple Support

MacStories Pixel - MacStories

Introducing MacStories Shortcuts Icons Color Edition, Featuring 350 Multi-Color Icons - MacStories

Ticci's Homescreen

Federico's Second Screen

277: Good Luck Not Waking up the Entire Building Jan 15, 2020

After working out what the award should be for the two Chairman spots, the boys ponder the future of the iPad Pro's accessories and the holes on the back of the rack-mounted Mac Pro. Then, Myke provides a tour of CES.

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Using a Twitter Saved Search to Read Replies, Mentions, and Quoted Tweets in a Single View - MacStories

Join the Backfill beta - TestFlight - Apple

512 Pixels Philler

Brent's PopSocket Chargers

Keynote Chairman (@KeynoteChairman) / Twitter

Annual Chairman (@AnnualChairman) / Twitter

The Apple Archive

1977 — The Apple Archive

Rack-Mounted Mac Pro Now for Sale – 512 Pixels

Apple Rumored to Be Developing 5G iPad Pro With mmWave Support - MacRumors

This year's iPhones will support faster mmWave 5G – Kuo - 9to5Mac

Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

Brydge Pro+ | iPad Pro Keyboard | Brydge Technologies

Amazon.com: Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder

LG unveils 2020 monitor lineup, including new 38-inch UltraWide with Thunderbolt 3 - 9to5Mac

HP’s new all-in-one PC wirelessly charges your phone and has an RTX 2080 inside - The Verge

LG’s 2020 OLED TV lineup includes a smaller 48-inch size - The Verge

Sony’s first TVs of 2020 include its smallest 4K OLED ever - The Verge

LG is bringing Apple TV to its 2018, 2019 and 2020 smart TVs - The Verge

Apple TV App Coming to Select Sony and Vizio Smart TVs Later This Year - MacRumors

Build This RAZER Gaming PC in 26 Seconds - Austin Evans - YouTube

Inside Intel’s Ghost Canyon NUC, the incredibly small modular desktop PC - The Verge

OnePlus Concept One Phone: Disappearing Cameras? - MKBHD - YouTube

276: Symbiosis, Osmosis, Whatever Jan 08, 2020

The boys kick off 2020 with a lot of follow-up including clarifying what being a Chairman means, a challenge for the Upgradies and a debate about the iPad Air, then conversations about LaunchCuts and Twitter's iPad app.

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How I Modded the Silicone Tips of AirPods Pro with a Memory Foam Layer - MacStories

Apple Now Allowing AirPods Charging Cases to Be Engraved With Emojis - MacRumors

Nathan Gathright on Twitter: Apple's Emoji Font

Celebrate 30 years of Mac with Apple’s hidden icon font - 9to5Mac

Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels

What's Inside the 2019 Mac Pro? Complete Disassembly and Analysis - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

What Weird PCIe Expansion Cards Work in Mac Pro? - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

Can You Game on a $6,000 Mac Pro?? - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

Connected #275: The Rickies (Early 2020) - Relay FM

Connected (@_connectedfm) / Twitter

Upgrade #278: The 2019 Upgradies - Relay FM

Upgradies Hall of Fame

Automators - Relay FM

‎13 Minutes to the Moon on Apple Podcasts

You can now use a Popsocket + wirelessly charge your iPhone - 9to5Mac

ZENS AirPower-Like Liberty Wireless Charger With 16 Coils Now Available to Order - MacRumors

Zagg Develops Charger to Rival Apple’s Doomed AirPower Mat - Bloomberg

Mac of the Decade: MacBook Air (Late 2010) – 512 Pixels

iPhone(s) of the Decade: the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus – 512 Pixels

iPad of the Decade: 2013’s iPad Air – 512 Pixels

The Talk Show Ep. 273, With Special Guest Rene Ritchie

Apple Watch — Gadget of the Decade | iMore

LaunchCuts

LaunchCuts Review: A Better Way to Organize Your Shortcuts with Folders, Advanced Search, and Custom Views - MacStories

Twitter Rolling Out Redesigned iPad Interface - MacStories

275: The Rickies (Early 2020) Jan 01, 2020

Federico, Myke and Stephen review their predictions for 2019 and a new Chairman is named before everyone makes their choices for 2020, including the Risky Picks. Also, one of them gets a very special delivery during the show.

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What's Inside the 2019 Mac Pro? Complete Disassembly and Analysis - Quinn Nelson - YouTube

Accidental Tech Podcast: 357: A Giant Green Field

Apple’s 12 Days of Christmas cancelled: why did Apple pull its free app giveaway? | The Independent

Mac Power Users #513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees - Relay FM

274: 2019 in Review: The Date of November Came in September Dec 18, 2019

2019 was a wild year, complete with the death of AirPower, the announcement of iPadOS, the release of the iPhone 11 and the return of the Mac Pro. This week, Stephen, Federico and Myke revisit the headlines that made this year so hectic.

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Ungeniused - Relay FM

Report: AirPower Has Entered Production and Coming Soon - MacRumors

Apple May Be Working on 7th-Generation iPod Touch, 2019 iPhones Could Adopt USB-C - MacRumors

Paperlike Screen Protector: write and draw on your iPad like on paper

Apple Music takes flight on American Airlines - Apple

Major FaceTime Bug Allows Any Caller Access to Your iPhone's Microphone Feed, Potentially Your Camera - MacStories

Apple is compensating the 14-year-old who discovered major FaceTime security bug - The Verge

Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them | TechCrunch

Facebook employees 'angry' after Apple blocks its internal iOS apps - Business Insider

Apple Taps First Insider to Remake Retail for Post-IPhone Era - Bloomberg

Apple fails to block porn & gambling ‘Enterprise’ apps | TechCrunch

USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Merged Under New USB 3.2 Branding - MacStories

The Galaxy S10's Incredible Display! - MKBHD - YouTube

Consumers and Innovators Win on a Level Playing Field — Spotify

Time to Play Fair

Apple Announces New iPad Air, iPad mini – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

New AirPods First Impressions: Wireless Magic - MacStories

Apple Announces Apple News+ Service for Magazines: Our Overview and First Impressions - MacStories

This is Apple Card - YouTube

March 25 Event - MacStories

Tim Cook on Twitter: "Thanks Federico!"

Powerbeats Pro official: Beats' new sporty AirPods alternative - 9to5Mac

Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware | TechCrunch

iOS 13: Dark Mode, detachable panels, Safari and Mail, more - 9to5Mac

Samsung Galaxy Fold Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

My Samsung Galaxy Fold screen broke after just a day - The Verge

'Warren Buffett's Paper Wizard' is Apple's First iPhone Game Since 2008 - MacRumors

Connected #242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism - Relay FM

Apple Introduces Updated MacBook Pros, Extends Keyboard Service Program – 512 Pixels

Connected #246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash - Relay FM

Episode 114: Craig Federighi: The AppStories Interview – AppStories

Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM

Huawei Postpones Launch of Mate X Foldable Phone - WSJ

Upgrade #249: A Bridge to the Future - Relay FM

Jony Ive to form independent design company with Apple as client - Apple

Attention Correction Feature in iOS 13 Beta Enables Appearance of Eye Contact During FaceTime Calls [Updated] - MacRumors

Apple Revises MacBook Air and Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Quietly Removes MacBook From Sale – 512 Pixels

Connected #252: Full Oracle Mode - Relay FM

Myke the Oracle

Apple buys Intel’s smartphone modem business - The Verge

Apple subsidiary FileMaker Inc. changes its name (back) to Claris | TechCrunch

Connected #256: Switch On - Relay FM

Departures #1: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM

Relay FM Family Feud - YouTube

Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings | Technology | The Guardian

Relay FM for St. Jude - Events for St. Jude

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube

GIF of Stephen's Mustache

iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Review: macOS Catalina Cuts Ties With the Past While Ushering in the Future – 512 Pixels

macOS Catalina: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Connected #265: What Are You, a Dictionary? - Relay FM

Myke's Pokédex Phone Wrap

AirPods Pro - Apple

Airpods Pro memory foam ear tips. | MacRumors Forums

Apple TV+ - Apple

Adobe Releases Photoshop for iPad and Aero, an iOS AR Creation Tool, Plus Offers a Peek at 2020's Illustrator for iPad - MacStories

Upgrade #271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro - Relay FM

Apple Eyes 2022 Release for AR Headset, 2023 for Glasses — The Information

Apple Music Replay

Spotify Wrapped

RAZR: The Folding Phone You ACTUALLY Want - Austin Evans - YouTube

Cybertruck | Tesla

Apple Announces 'Best of 2019' Lists for Apps, Books, and Podcasts - MacStories

Mac Power Users #514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter - Relay FM

Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxings and Impressions - MacStories

Accidental Tech Podcast: 356: With a Heavy Heart

Introducing MusicBot: The All-in-One Apple Music Assistant, Powered by Shortcuts - MacStories

MacStories Selects 2019: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

273: Come on, Guys, Let’s Go to the Station Dec 11, 2019

Stephen and Myke are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the new Mac Pro, then Federico reflects on the 5th anniversary of Shortcuts.

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iPhone SE 2 Might Actually Be Called the iPhone 9 - MacRumors

Brydge Keyboards Now Available From Apple Store - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter - Relay FM

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3 with Communication Limits, Removable Memoji Stickers, and tvOS 13.3 with Alternate Top Shelf for TV - MacStories

Getting started with security keys — PaulStamatiou.com

Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxings and Impressions - MacStories

Mac Pro Unboxing & Second Impressions: The Power is Back! - MKBHD - YouTube

Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - iJustine - YouTube

MASSIVE Mac Pro + Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - Jonathan Morrison - YouTube

Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam - Apple

Putting the Mac Pro’s Price into Historical Context – 512 Pixels

The Mac Pro is an important symbol, but you probably shouldn’t buy it | Macworld

On Cleaning the Pro Display XDR – 512 Pixels

Elon Musk took Tesla's Cybertruck for a weekend drive around LA | Engadget

Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStories

Workflow – Powerful Automation Made Simple - YouTube

272: If the Issue Persists, Contact Apple Dec 04, 2019

Apple is handing out awards, and Myke is dealing with the fallout of his TV purchase. Stephen is aware that musicians exist and Federico wants all the 2020 rumors to be true.

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Apple lists the cameras and routers that will be compatible with the latest HomeKit features - 9to5Mac

Jony Ive Removed From Apple's Leadership Page - MacRumors

The Elevator Buttons – @gruber on Twitter

A letter from Larry and Sergey – Alphabet

Luther Lowe's Thread on Google

Introducing Pictorial — Relay FM

Pictorial - Relay FM

If your MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) keeps shutting down - Apple Support

Pepsi is 'OK Okay' for Cardi B, Steve Carell and Lil Jon - NFL Videos

Here’s what happened at today’s Apple special ‘event’ in New York - 9to5Mac

Apple Announces 'Best of 2019' Lists for Apps, Books, and Podcasts - MacStories

‎Get the Top Apps of 2019 : App Store Story

Apple Announces Winners of the Inaugural Apple Music Awards - MacStories

All three 2020 iPhones may be OLED, but 'two models will have better displays' - 9to5Mac

Digitimes: 2020 iPhone to feature 120Hz high refresh rate 'ProMotion' display - 9to5Mac

In-Screen Touch ID Coming Back to iPhone, New SE in 2020 - Bloomberg

2020 iPhone Rumored to Have Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner Supplied by Qualcomm - MacRumors

Apple AR Plans: iPad in 2020, VR Headset by 2022, Glasses in 2023 - Bloomberg

Kuo: Apple releasing 12.9-inch iPad and 16-inch MacBook Pro with mini LED in late 2020 - 9to5Mac

271: You Have a Police Record Nov 27, 2019

There are a lot of iPhone cases to talk about, as well as new information about HomeKit Secure Video and Deep Fusion. One of us bought a TV, but no one here is ordering a Cybertruck.

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Pitaka Case

PopGrip AirPods Holders

PopGrip Lips

Polished Malachite

PopThirst | Popsockets

You can now ask Siri to play Spotify music on iOS 13, Spotify debuts Apple TV app - 9to5Mac

MacStories Shortcuts Icons: 50% Off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday - MacStories

Upgrade #273: Sideways the Game - Relay FM

LG OLED AI TV

HomeKit will securely store videos in iCloud, explicit router support coming – Apple Insider

iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case - Apple

Eggs and Legacy | Do By Friday

Sting / Shaggy: 44/876 Album Review | Pitchfork

iOS Photo Metadata Utility Metapho Adds Deep Fusion and Night Mode Photo Detection - MacStories

Deep Fusion or Not? - Zininworks

Apple iOS 14: Features, Changes, Testing After iOS 13 Bugs - Bloomberg

Reeder

Spark

Toolbox Pro Review: A Must-Have Companion Utility for Shortcuts Power Users - MacStories

Join the Data Jar beta - TestFlight - Apple

Inspecting JSON Files on iOS with Jayson - MacStories

Club MacStories

Serebii.net

Smogon University

Austin John Plays - YouTube

Schiit Wyrd

Cybertruck | Tesla

Why I Ordered a Tesla CyberTruck! - MKBHD - YouTube

Here's What I Think of the Tesla Cybertruck - Doug DeMuro - YouTube

All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E - All-Electric SUV | Ford

Why I Love the Tesla Cybertruck ft MKBHD! - TLD Today - YouTube

270: Best Trees in the Country Nov 20, 2019

Federico and Stephen each attempted to use HomeKit Secure Video, and it didn't go well. Myke is excited about a new folding phone, and the whole crew orders iPhone 11 Pro battery cases before solving many mysteries presented in photos of Apple's new Mac Pro factory.

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OtterBox Figura + Pop Series Case - Apple

PopGrip Slide Black Haze

Pitaka Case

Frederico Christmas Trees on Instagram: “It’s almost time for the trees from Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wisconsin. No one has our selection and variety. Big or small we will have it all”

Connected #161: A Handbag? Face Cream? A Chainsaw? - Relay FM

Will it Sync? The Original iPod and macOS Catalina - 512Pixels - YouTube

iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case with Wireless Charging - Black - Apple

Simple Beep

Thoughts on Flash - Apple

Apple - Dashboard

Apple - Dashboard Widgets - Mac Power Users

The 16" MacBook Pro: It Doesn't Suck! - SnazzyLabs - YouTube

Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro has a mysterious new ‘lid angle sensor’ - The Verge

@alexmak: "But, but the email said…" / Twitter

Apple expands in Austin - Apple

Mac Pro Factory Photo

Apple Music Introduces Replay, a Rolling Playlist of Your Most-Played Music - MacStories

Apple Music Replay

Apple Music Wrapped Shortcut

Using HomeKit Secure Video in iOS 13.2 with Logitech Circle 2 cameras - 9to5Mac

Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support

How do I use my Circle 2 Camera with Apple HomeKit? – Logitech Support + Download

RAZR: The Folding Phone You ACTUALLY Want - Austin Evans - YouTube

2020 Moto RAZR Impressions! The Return of a Folding Icon! - MKBHD - YouTube

Motorola made the foldable Razr we've wanted - The Verge - YouTube

Motorola Razr - Wikipedia

Motorola StarTAC - Wikipedia

269: Read My Email Through My Eyes Nov 13, 2019

There's a new MacBook Pro in town, bringing with it an updated design and a new keyboard, and Apple's rumored AR glasses make everyone feel old. Myke is crowned the Popsocket Enthusiast, Stephen gets an email and Federico explains Toolbox Pro.

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Solar Flare Enamel Popsocket

OtterBox Figura + Pop Series Case - Apple

iTunes Movie Trailers

High School Stephen and His PowerBook

Reminders Isn’t for Me … Yet – 512 Pixels

Todoist Foundations: Key Refinements Modernize the Popular Task Manager - MacStories

Key upgrade: A first look at the 16-inch MacBook Pro - Six Colors

The 16-inch MacBook Pro – Marco.org

Daring Fireball: 16-Inch MacBook Pro First Impressions: Great Keyboard, Outstanding Speakers

Apple Unveils 16-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels

16" Macbook Pro First Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Stephen's Reply From the iTunes Trailers Email Account

Apple’s new Mac Pro is shipping next month - The Verge

Apple Eyes 2022 Release for AR Headset, 2023 for Glasses — The Information

Daring Fireball: The Information: Apple Held 1,000-Person Internal Meeting Revealing Plans for 2022 AR Headset and 2023 AR Glasses

Apple AR headset launch not until 2022, according to sources - 9to5Mac

Apple AR Plans: iPad in 2020, VR Headset by 2022, Glasses in 2023 - Bloomberg

Toolbox Pro Review: A Must-Have Companion Utility for Shortcuts Power Users - MacStories

‎Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts on the App Store

Connected #269: Read My Email Through My Eyes - Relay FM

Apple Eyes 2022 Release for AR Headset, 2023 for Glasses — The Information

268: Executive Spaghetti Nov 06, 2019

Federico is joined by a better Hackett to talk about Apple's range of earbuds, then Stephen butts in to discuss Adobe's big week and what Apple should do in the wake of iOS 13 and macOS Catalina's buggy releases. Then, they fire the spoiler horn and review "The Morning Show" and "For All Mankind."

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Powerbeats Pro - Beats by Dre

AirPods Pro - Apple

BeatsX - Beats by Dre

Phone Case – 3 Card | iPhone 11 Pro Max Leather Cover | Bellroy

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "It's probably never going to happen..."

Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "@viticci I always wanted that in the iTunes movie store days."

Adobe Creative Cloud App Brings Thousands of New Fonts to iPhone and iPad - MacStories

Adobe Releases Photoshop for iPad and Aero, an iOS AR Creation Tool, Plus Offers a Peek at 2020's Illustrator for iPad - MacStories

Adobe Illustrator for iPad: all the biggest features - The Verge

Why iOS 13 Is Buggy (And How to Fix It in iOS 14) - Rene Ritchie on YouTube

Apple TV, Apple TV, Apple TV, and Apple TV+ - Dustin Curtis

Apple TV+ - Apple

The Morning Show (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb

For All Mankind (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb

Apple Releases New Trailer for Original Film 'The Banker' With Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson - MacRumors

267: Something Stuck in Your Ear Oct 30, 2019

Federico and Myke break down the new features of iOS 13.2 and watchOS 6.1, before giving their first impressions on the AirPods Pro.

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Images of New Smart Battery Cases for iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Found in iOS 13.2 - MacRumors

Samsung unveils new foldable flip phone concept - The Verge

Pokémon Pikachu - Wikipedia

$4.99/month Apple Music student subscription now bundles Apple TV+ for free - 9to5Mac

Family Sharing - Apple

AppStories 75: I Set Up a Fake Child – AppStories

New Mac Pro Receives FCC Approval Ahead of Launch - MacRumors

How to share your audio in iOS 13 - The Verge

Hands-On with HomePod's New Music Features for HomeKit, Shortcuts, and Handoff - MacStories

MacStories Shortcuts Icons Receives Free Update with 50 New Glyphs - MacStories

How to use HomePod Ambient Sounds white noise, rain, more - 9to5Mac

macOS Catalina 10.15.1 – 512 Pixels

AirPods Pro - Apple

Replacing a Pair of AirPods Pro Costs $178, or $29 With AppleCare+ - MacRumors

AirBuddy

266: What Are You, an Accountant? Oct 23, 2019

Stephen got into an eBay bidding war with someone he knows and Federico helps his friends with Catalina, before coming clean about his new iPhone case. The group also considers Apple's expanding line of audio products and Myke reviews the iMac Pro.

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Rare Vintage Apple Parker Roller Pen cir 1980’s | eBay

New Old Stock VINTAGE Apple AppleCare Original Rainbow Logo Lapel Pin RARE! | eBay

Elago Launches AirPods Case Themed After Original Macintosh - MacRumors

Amazon.com: elago

Myke's iMac Pro Instagram Story

Amazon.com: Samsung SSD

Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Type-C Clamp Hub Pro

Strange Parts - YouTube

MX Keys Wireless Illuminated Keyboard

Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon

Eternal City, Modern Photography: The iPhone 11 Pro in Rome - MacStories

Episode 135: Mac Catalyst with James Thomson Plus Federico’s iPhone 11 Pro Camera Story – AppStories

Report: 'AirPods Pro' to Launch End of October with New Design, New Noise-Canceling Feature and $260 Price Tag - MacRumors

iOS 13.2 Beta Includes Icon Depicting New AirPods Design - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Idle Speculation on Whether Apple Is Going to Hold Another Keynote Event This Year

WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with Bluetooth® | Sony

Beats Solo Pro debut with Pure ANC, Transparency, fold-to-power and Apple H1 chip; pre-order for $299 - 9to5Mac

The Beats Solo Pro Are The Best Beats Yet - Unbox Therapy - YouTube

Phone Case – 3 Card | iPhone 11 Pro Max Leather Cover | Bellroy

Phone Case – iPhone XS Max | Slim Leather Cover | Bellroy

Card Sleeve: Slim Leather Card Holder Wallet | Bellroy

265: What Are You, a Dictionary? Oct 14, 2019

Apple has revealed its new emoji set, so it is time for Federico to guess their names as Stephen and Myke listen and keep score. After that, Myke shares his thoughts about his Galaxy Fold.

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Comment: It’s time to stop using the iPhone SE 2 name now; it won’t be one - 9to5Mac

Naming the ‘iPhone SE 2’ – 512 Pixels

Apple updates its Texas Hold'em game with support for iPad and multitasking - 9to5Mac

Jeremy Burge on Twitter: "New emoji picker in iOS 13.2 for selecting multiple skin tones in a single emoji."

First Look: New Emojis in iOS 13.2 – Emojipedia

Kristen Bell's Sloth Meltdown - YouTube

Ford proposed pickup truck emoji without disclosing its involvement - The Verge

Making an Emoji - Welcome to Macintosh by Mark Bramhill

Galaxy Fold Multitasking

264: Trash Forever Oct 09, 2019

Federico has iCloud issues and Myke has a new phone, but no new computer. Stephen has reviewed macOS Catalina.

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How to install watchOS 6.1 beta 2 to your Apple Watch | iMore

Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) • Instagram photos and videos

Connected #212: NanoHippo - Relay FM

The Stalman Podcast 66: Deep Fusion and iOS 13, with Federico Viticci

The iPhone 11 Pro Just Got Better. - TLD Today - YouTube

Myke's Galaxy Fold Unboxing Instagram Story

iPhone SE 2 Rumored – 512 Pixels

iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - MacStories - Part 11

Apple Says iCloud Folder Sharing in macOS Catalina Coming 'This Spring' - MacRumors

Review: macOS Catalina Cuts Ties With the Past While Ushering in the Future – 512 Pixels

macOS Catalina: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS Catalina review: New era ahead, proceed with caution - Six Colors

Mac Power Users #504: The Release of macOS Catalina - Relay FM

Upgrade #266: Two iPads in a Sandwich - Relay FM

macOS 10.15 Catalina Screenshots – 512 Pixels

Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels

Catalytic Converter – Three Letter Acronym

macOS 10.15 Vista – tyler.io

263: Moon Plus Sign Plus Sign Oct 02, 2019

This week, Stephen tells a story about his Apple Watch accomplice, Myke reviews tvOS 13 and Federico explains how Deep Fusion and Capture Outside the Frame work.

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Apple Watch Series 5 battery life struggling to last all day for some users - 9to5Mac

Casey's Battery Testing

Apple Watch Owners Complain of Battery Life Issues With Both Series 5 and Older Models With watchOS 6 - MacRumors

Adapt - Relay FM

Moon++, a better lunar complication - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

A Comprehensive Guide to All 120+ Settings URLs Supported by iOS and iPadOS 13.1 - MacStories

Apple to Loosen Reins on Outside Messaging, Phone Apps Via Siri - Bloomberg

tvOS 13: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Go64

Apple launches Deep Fusion feature in beta on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro | TechCrunch

New in-ear AirPods with noise cancelling found in iOS 13.2 beta - 9to5Mac

262: The Ghost of Bilateral Charging Sep 25, 2019

There's a lot going on: new iPhones, the new Apple Watch, iOS 13.1, Shortcuts updates and more. That's not to mention the Galaxy Fold, iCloud woes and whatever Amazon has announced.

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Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube

Departures #2: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - Relay FM

Stephen's Instagram Stories from the Podcastathon

🚨 Federico's Alarming Issue

The Stainless Steel iPod shuffle - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Epidemic Sound

Smart Battery Case models for iPhone 11/Pro/Max found in iOS 13 code - 9to5Mac

What’s New in tvOS - Apple Developer

iOS 13 on the iPhone 6S and SE: New software runs fine on a phone that’s still fast | Ars Technica

About an issue that impacts third-party keyboard apps in iOS 13 and iPadOS - Apple Support

iFixit's iPhone 11 Teardown: 'An iPhone XR With Some iPhone 11 Pro Tech Inside' - MacRumors

Myke's Galaxy Fold Instagram Story

Galaxy Fold re-unboxing: only in stores - The Verge - YouTube

Amazon announces high-end $199 Echo Studio speaker - The Verge

Amazon Echo with Clock: a new $59 smart speaker for your nightstand - The Verge

Echo Studio with Googly Eyes

Myke's Favourite Picture So Far – Instagram

Series 5 battery - MPU Talk

iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - MacStories

iOS and iPadOS 13 Review Extras: eBooks, Wallpapers, Shortcuts, Podcasts, and Making Of - MacStories

MacStories Shortcuts Icons - MacStories

Welcome to MacStories Pixel - MacStories

261: You Handed Me a Watermelon Sep 18, 2019

The Big Tall Italian Boy is gone, but Stephen and Myke are together in person to review the iPhone XS on its way out the door, discuss reviews of the new iPhones and the Apple Watch Series 5. Then, they explore Apple Arcade and share what they've been playing.

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The U1 chip in the iPhone 11 is the beginning of an Ultra Wideband revolution - Six Colors

Mac Power Users #500: David in the Hot Seat - Relay FM

Mac Power Users 500 Merch

Support St. Jude

Myke & Stephen Play Oregon Trail & Super Munchers - Relay FM - YouTube

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude - Twitch

Relay FM - Twitch

Departures - Relay FM

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung UK

Daring Fireball: The iPhone 11 and iPhones 11 Pro

Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max review: great battery life, screen and camera - The Verge

Apple iPhone 11 review: the phone most people should buy - The Verge

iPhone 11 Pro review: the BEST camera on a phone - The Verge - YouTube

iPhone 11 Pro Preview: The Camera Hardware Changes - Halide

iPhone 11 review: the phone most people should buy - The Verge - YouTube

Jason's Night Mode Photos

iPhone 11 Pro Models Have Up to 25% Larger Batteries and 4GB of RAM Per Reliable TENAA Filings - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Apple Watch Series 5

Apple Watch Series 5 review: the best smartwatch - YouTube

A Week On The Wrist: The Apple Watch Series 5 Edition In Titanium - HODINKEE

Review: Apple Watch Series 5 Edition In Titanium - Hodinkee - YouTube

Clue Period & Ovulation Tracker with Ovulation Calendar for iOS, Android, and watchOS

iPhone 7 Plus Noise Under Load - YouTube

Arcade Launches for Some iOS Beta Testers - MacStories

Apple Arcade updated: The full list of games for iPhone and iPad - CNET

260: The Most Golden Master Sep 11, 2019

This week, a new Chairman Ricky is named victorious and Apple's new products are discussed, as are the leaks concerning the company's AR headset plans.

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Apple Announces Release Dates for OS Updates, New iPhones, and Apple Watch - MacStories

Audio Sharing in iOS 13

Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude - Twitch

Myke and Stephen play Oregon Trail - Twitch

Xcode 11 GM Confirms Apple's Work on AR Headset - MacRumors

iOS 13 GM and latest iOS 13.1 beta continue to reference Apple’s Stereo AR headset efforts - 9to5Mac

iOS 13 Code Suggests Apple Testing AR Headset With 'StarBoard' Mode, 'Garta' Codename, and More [Updated] - MacRumors

Steve Troughton-Smith's AR Research – Twitter

Green Giant - Wikipedia

Upgrade #262: The Skyscrapers of Camera Bump City - Relay FM

Wonderful Tools: Thoughts on Apple’s 2019 iPhone Event – 512 Pixels

iPhone 11 and 11 Pro: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

iPhone 11 Impressions: A Familiar Sequel! - YouTube

iPhone 11 Pro Impressions: What a Name! - YouTube

Connected #226: The Instagram Secret Society - Relay FM

Apple Introduces Larger Screen 7th Generation iPad with Smart Connector - MacStories

Apple Watch Series 5: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps

259: The Rickies (Fall 2019) Sep 04, 2019

Myke, Federico and Stephen complete their annual tradition of making predictions before Apple's iPhone event, this time with a new name: The Rickies.

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Apple Hits Restart on Game Controller Support - MacStories

iOS 13 Preview Stories - MacStories

Apple Announces Independent Repair Provider Program – 512 Pixels

Samsung Plans 6.7-inch Foldable Phone That Collapses Into Square - Bloomberg

Apple Watch sleep tracking revealed: sleep quality, battery, more - 9to5Mac

Supposed leaked Apple document reveals 'iPhone 11' branding, OS release dates, new iPads in October, more

Almost certainly faked document claims to reveal iOS 13 software rollout plan and the names of the iPhone 11 - 9to5Mac

New Apple TV With A12 Chip and 'One More Thing' Teased Ahead of Next Week's Apple Event - MacRumors

What Is HDMI 2.1? Here’s Everything You Need to Know | Tom's Guide

iOS 13 Code Suggests Apple Testing AR Headset With 'StarBoard' Mode, 'Garta' Codename, and More [Updated] - MacRumors

Apple Watch partner Hermès listing ‘Series 5’ bands, but may be mistake [update: gone] - 9to5Mac

The Fake Report

258: Technically iOS 13 Aug 28, 2019

Federico's back just in time for Apple to release the first beta of iOS 13.1 He, Stephen and Myke get into what this could mean for Apple's upcoming busy season before discussing the changes Apple has made to its Siri grading program.

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Donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Myke’s Recording Arrangement

Relay FM — YouTube

The Diggnation Photo

Steve Jobs — iMDb

Federico Has More Kickstands

Mario Kart Tour Coming to iOS September 25 — MacStories

Huawei Mate X Delayed Again — The Verge

What's New in iOS 13.1 Beta 1 — MacRumors

iOS 13 Preview Articles on MacStories

Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings — The Guardian

Improving Siri’s privacy protections — Apple Newsroom

Siri Privacy and Grading — Apple Knowledge Base

Apple fires hundreds of contractors hired to listen to Siri recordings — Engadget

257: Relay FM Family Feud Aug 23, 2019

Live in San Francisco, Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell and nearly 20 other Relay FM hosts to celebrate the network's 5th anniversary by playing a game of Family Feud, with answers provided by over 3,000 podcast listeners.

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Relay FM for St. Jude

Video of the Event

256: Switch On Aug 14, 2019

After Myke breaks the news about his back, he and Stephen undertake their annual tradition of #RelayQA.

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U.S. Regulator Bans Recalled Apple Laptops From Flights - Bloomberg

Relay FM Store | Cotton Bureau

Analog(ue) #9: My Shoes Are A Bit Dusty - Relay FM

I’m Going Independent – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #1: Fly Casual - Relay FM

Wonderful! | Maximum Fun

Do By Friday

AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps

The Stalman Podcast

Cortex #21: The E-Myth Revisited - Relay FM

MixPre-10T » Sound Devices

Connected #205: I Would Suffer Some Injury For Podcasting - Relay FM

Relay FM Q&A 2017 - YouTube

Connected #104: Our Anniversary Birthday - Relay FM

B-Sides #14: Live #RelayBirthday Q&A - Relay FM

B-Sides #1: Launch Week Q&A - Relay FM

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show

255: Addicted to the Thrill of Cyber Crime Aug 07, 2019

Federico is just a pile of recurring automations now, so Myke and Stephen discuss the rollout of Apple Card and the macOS bounty program, before a dive into FileMaker's history and recent rebranding and a discussion of moving on from the Apple Watch.

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The intersection of technology and liberal arts - All this

Inoreader

Reeder

Relay FM 5th Anniversary 'Family Feud' Survey

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show Tickets

Relay FM Merch | Cotton Bureau

The Apple Card starts rolling out today - The Verge

Hands-on: Apple Card approval, application, more - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #257: The Amount of Money Available on the Planet - Relay FM

Apple to Give Security Researchers 'Special' iPhones for Bug Testing, macOS Bug Bounty Program Coming - MacRumors

Apple Hands Hackers Secret iPhones In A Bid To Boost Security, Sources Say

What is the Difference Between Black, White and Grey Hat Hackers? – Norton

Apple subsidiary FileMaker Inc. changes its name (back) to Claris | TechCrunch

The future of the Claris Platform: from FileMaker, to Claris Connect and beyond

The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels

Claris - Wikipedia

Ungeniused - Relay FM

Bento (database) - Wikipedia

Apple Watch Was Number One Smart Watch in Q2 2019 With an Estimated 5.7M Units Shipped - MacRumors

Instrmnt - Industrial Design Studio

Seiko 5 SRPB31

Farer Watches - British Design x Swiss Made

Farer Quartz Watches - Pendine - Watches

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book S is a Qualcomm-powered laptop with 23 hours of battery life - The Verge

254: Hot Salt Jul 31, 2019

Stephen is back from repairing Macs and ruined the intro. Federico explains what's going on with iOS 13 Beta 5, and Myke is excited about the second coming of the Galaxy Fold. Then, the guys discuss Apple's Q3 results.

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Stephen upgrades a Mac mini

Macstock Conference & Expo

Upgrade #256: The Billion Dollar Show - Relay FM

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New LG UltraFine 5K display now on sale, works with Mac or iPad Pro [update: 4K only for iPad] - 9to5Mac

Use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac or iPad Pro - Apple Support

Galaxy Fold Ready for Launch starting from September - Samsung US Newsroom

Google's Upcoming Pixel 4 Smartphone Features Face Unlock and Gesture Recognition - MacRumors

Made By Google Might Finally Mean Business with Pixel 4 – Tech.pinions

Osborne effect - Wikipedia

Redmi K20 Pro Review: Incredible Value! - MKBHD - YouTube

Everything New in iOS 13 Beta 5: iPad Home Screen Options, New Volume Levels, Updated Share Sheet and More - MacRumors

Adapt #6: Is an iPad You Can't Touch Still an iPad? - Relay FM

Apple Q3 2019 Results – $53.8 Billion Revenue – MacStories

Apple third-quarter 2019 results and charts! - Six Colors

This is Tim: Transcript of Apple's 2019 third quarter analyst call - Six Colors

253: Jeff Would Absolutely Destroy Me Jul 24, 2019

Federico and Myke are interested in expanding their smart home devices, wondering if Apple will buy a chunk of Intel, and considering the possible new features of the iPhone 11.

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Myke the Oracle

Upgrade #255: Peacock Plus - Relay FM

Purifier Fans and Heaters | Dyson

Aqara Smart Hub

'Shortcuts' in Catalina

The Last (and First) Folding Phone! – MKBHD – YouTube

Apple in Advanced Talks to Buy Intel’s Smartphone-Modem Chip Business - WSJ

MagicDock by Steve Warren — Kickstarter

Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon

Sony’s new USB-C hub promises the fastest data transfer and charging yet - The Verge

Apple to release three 'iPhone 11' models this fall - 9to5Mac

16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch in October - 9to5Mac

Report: Apple to switch from OLED to microLED displays in Apple Watch as soon as next year - 9to5Mac

No thank you, Mr. Pecker - Jeff Bezos - Medium

Samsung 43-inch RU7400 – Amazon UK

LG AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support coming next week - 9to5Mac

Homebridge

Ticci's TV in Home

Ticci's Alarm in Home

Ticci's Home Accessories in Control Center

252: Full Oracle Mode Jul 17, 2019

Federico has concerns about dummy units of the next iPhone. Stephen is troubled by the icon used for Software Update in macOS. Both of them receive a visit from a mystic being named Myke. Oh, and it's World Emoji Day!

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Apple's 2019 256GB MacBook Air Includes Slower SSD Than 2018 Model - MacRumors

Apple is silently updating Macs again to remove insecure software from Zoom’s partners - The Verge

Daring Fireball: Apple Is Sending Out Another Silent Update To Fix the Webcam Flaw in Zoom’s Partner Apps

Software Update – Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard – 512 Pixels

Software Update Icon

Exhibit B (Java Web Start Icon)

Apple's Rainbow Logo May Return to Some New Products as Early as This Year - MacRumors

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Sentimental Purpose | Do By Friday

Airmail Users Frustrated About Sudden Switch to Subscription-Based Pricing on iPhone and iPad [Updated] - MacRumors

The iPhone 11 Models! – MKBHD – YouTube

The Two Mockups

Apple to Fund Original Podcasts; Spotify (SPOT) Stock Falls - Bloomberg

Spotify falls on report Apple will start funding original podcasts – CNBC

Spotify for iPad now features Split View and Slide Over support - 9to5Mac

Apple Reveals New 2019 Emojis for World Emoji Day – Emojipedia

Apple offers a look at new emoji coming to iPhone this fall - Apple

Connected #212: NanoHippo - Relay FM

The Cultural Phenomenon of Emoji | Adobe Blog

Connected #214: The Californian Idea of Food - Relay FM

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "All you bagel emoji complainers have it easy. Imagine being Italian and having to suffer through this pizza emoji atrocity for YEARS"

World Emoji Award Winners for 2019 – Emojipedia

Unicode's Website Redesign Makes It Easier to Suggest New Emoji | WIRED

Making an Emoji – Welcome to Macintosh

251: The Worrier Warrior Jul 10, 2019

Myke has a story about the beach, Federico has a plan for NFC stickers, and Stephen has some thoughts on this week's MacBook news.

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More people bought physical CDs and vinyl than songs on iTunes last year – BGR

Total Album Equivalent Consumption in the U.S. Increased 23% in 2018 – Nielsen

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Sketchy Rumor Suggests Apple to Launch Foldable iPad With 5G Support as Soon as 2020 - MacRumors

Samsung CEO says Galaxy Fold launch was ‘embarrassing’ - The Verge

Zoom out - All this

Zoom Backtracks, Says It Will Actually Fix Major Flaw That Could Let Hackers Hijack Mac Webcams — Gizmodo

Amiibo and Shortcuts

Apple Updates Its Texas Hold’em iOS Game – 512 Pixels

Some of Apple’s Forgotten iOS Apps – MacStories

Phil is in

Some of Apple’s Forgotten iOS Apps – MacStories

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro updated for back-to-school season - Apple

Apple Revises MacBook Air and Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Quietly Removes MacBook From Sale – 512 Pixels

Apple Drops SSD Upgrade Pricing – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #253: Steal The Ball - Relay FM

Report: Apple starting production of new 10.2-inch iPad in July, 16-inch MacBook Pro coming in fall - 9to5Mac

Choosing Between the 2019 MacBook Air and Entry-level MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels

Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac

250: Tonight Will Be in the Future Jul 03, 2019

Federico reminds everyone that it's okay to not have strong feelings about Jony Ive leaving Apple, while Stephen feels tempted by iOS 13. Meanwhile, Eddy Cue talks about rumors of Tim Cook meddling with Apple TV+ scripts and Project Catalyst continues to make news.

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Catalyst deep dive: The future of Mac software according to Apple and devs | Ars Technica

Catalyst Can Rescue the Mac and Grow the iPad – MacStories

The future of GoodNotes for Mac - GoodNotes Blog

GoodNotes Transitioning Mac App to Catalyst – MacStories

Episode 118: Reminders in iOS 13 – AppStories

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show 🥳

Apple Identifies Logic Board Issue With 'Very Small Number' of 2018 MacBook Airs, Will Fix Free of Charge - MacRumors

Apple Music brings Up Next Live to global cities this summer - Apple

Up Next Live Tickets - Apple

Linkin Park performed "secret show" for iTunes Live session - Engadget

Jony Ive to form independent design company with Apple as client - Apple

Daring Fireball: Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple

Apple Sans Ive | TechCrunch

Rene Ritchie on Twitter

Federico Viticci on Twitter

Attention Correction Feature in iOS 13 Beta Enables Appearance of Eye Contact During FaceTime Calls [Updated] - MacRumors

The Full List of Automation Triggers in Shortcuts for iOS 13 – MacStories

Can Apple hack it in Hollywood? We talk to the man behind Apple TV+ | British GQ

Remaster #77: E3 2019 - Relay FM

249: Federighi Snapped His Fingers Jun 26, 2019

Myke resumes his role as the tvOS guy and Federico's Memoji have all been killed. Apple's Public Betas have arrived, as have new rumors of a future small iPhone. Stephen preaches the good news of Carbon.

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller | Xbox One

tvOS 13 beta 2 brings Picture-in-Picture video multitasking to Apple TV - 9to5Mac

Steve Moser on Twitter: "tvOS1 3 Beta 2 now includes Wireless Audio Sync"

Huawei Postpones Launch of Mate X Foldable Phone - WSJ

Samsung Galaxy Fold is 'ready to hit the market', exec reportedly says - CNET

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold might not ship until after the Note 10 - The Verge

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show

The Popularity of the 4.7″ iPhone - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Kuo on 2020 iPhones: 5.4-Inch and 6.7-Inch Models With 5G, 6.1-Inch Model With LTE, All With OLED Displays - MacRumors

Apple Beta Software Program

Upgrade #251: And Then You Eat the Ice Cream - Relay FM

Parameters in Jayson

The Future of Workflow – MacStories

Automators #25: WWDC 2019 Automation Update - Relay FM

Apple expands iMessage Business Chat to Shopify online stores - The Verge

Catalyst Can Rescue the Mac and Grow the iPad – MacStories

Episode 117: Catalyst to the Rescue – AppStories

Carbon (API) - Wikipedia

248: There Will Be Consequences Jun 19, 2019

Federico and Stephen are joined by David Sparks to talk about the state of Apple's current betas, the updated Files and Shortcuts apps and the ever-growing system of rules that form Connected's drafts.

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Syncing an iPod with macOS Catalina – 512 Pixels

On the Mac Pro, the G4 Cube and Their Shared Vent Design – 512 Pixels

Kuo on 2020 iPhones: 5.4-Inch and 6.7-Inch Models With 5G, 6.1-Inch Model With LTE, All With OLED Displays - MacRumors

David Sparks (@MacSparky) / Twitter

247: You Never Want the Egg Jun 12, 2019

With the dust settling from WWDC, the boys go through Apple’s major platforms and talk about what they are excited about seeing in these releases.

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Episode 114: Craig Federighi: The AppStories Interview – AppStories

Upgrade #249: A Bridge to the Future - Relay FM

Parallel #19: Apple's Full Accessibility Plate - Relay FM

WWDC 2019 Themes and Insights - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Apple is Listening – Marco.org

tvOS 13: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

watchOS 6: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

Diego Petrucci's Theory

iPadOS: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

Initial Thoughts on iPadOS: A New Path Forward – MacStories

Google’s login chief doesn’t mind Apple’s new sign-in button - The Verge

246: The Ultimate Dark Mode is a Crash Jun 06, 2019

Live from WWDC in San Jose, Federico, Myke and Stephen review their WWDC predictions and prizes are awarded after an intervention. Then, iPadOS, Shortcuts and the Mac Pro are discussed before Federico's surprise is unveiled for the world to see.

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Upgrade #248: Seven Layer Burrito of Innovation - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM

AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps

The Full List of Automation Triggers in Shortcuts for iOS 13 – MacStories

Federico’s Surprise (Spoilers)

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show

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245: Totes Ricky May 28, 2019

With less than a week to the WWDC keynote, the guys make their predictions.

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ATP 193: The Escape Zone — Overcast

iFixit Tears Down 2019 MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels

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New iPod touch delivers even greater performance - Apple

Exclusive screenshots reveal iOS 13 Dark Mode and more - 9to5Mac

“Relay FM Coin” graphic challenge coin by Relay FM | Cotton Bureau

WWDC, A Wish List (2019 Edition) – MacStories

Liam Makes Tea - YouTube

The 2013 Mac Pro, Five Years Later – 512 Pixels

“This Is Not a Product”: The Apple Developer Transition Kit – MacStories

Dialog – Creativity meets Technology

244: This is Not Propaganda May 22, 2019

Myke keeps dropping his phone, Apple keeps releasing new MacBook Pros for Stephen to talk about, and Federico has published a magnum opus on the state of the iPad and iOS 12.

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Ticci and his Prizes

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Apple Sends Press Invitations and Confirms June 3rd WWDC Keynote – MacStories

‎Timery for Toggl on the App Store

Review: Timery Improves Toggl Time Tracking in Every Way – 512 Pixels

Timery for Toggl: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Announcing Vignette — Liss is More

Analog(ue) #157: I Just Want People to Like My Stuff - Relay FM

Vignette: Easily Update Your Contact Photos Without Sacrificing Privacy – MacStories

Vignette Makes Updating Contact Photos Easy and Secure – 512 Pixels

Apple Introduces Updated MacBook Pros, Extends Keyboard Service Program – 512 Pixels

Apple updates MacBook Pro processors and keyboard, extends Keyboard Service Program - Six Colors

Daring Fireball: Some Good Old-Fashioned Speed Bumps for the MacBook Pro Lineup, and a Tweak to the Butterfly Key Mechanism

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support

13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program - Apple Support

Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer – MacStories

Episode 112: Behind the Scenes of Federico’s iPad Story – AppStories

243: I Win Money Because It's Green May 15, 2019

This week, Federico floats a conspiracy about iTunes, the crew check in on their 2019 predictions, and Myke makes a huge promise before Stephen shares about his Pixel 3a.

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New macOS 10.15 Music app code based on iTunes, not iOS - 9to5Mac

Powerbeats Pro Orders Begin Later This Month in UK, Germany, and France, More Countries to Follow in June - MacRumors

Apple's New Warren Buffett Game Pulled From App Store Outside of United States - MacRumors

Connected #219: Your Best Friend, Base64 - Relay FM

Anker’s latest dongle lets you use Lightning earbuds with USB-C devices - The Verge

Here Are the Green and Lavender Colors Rumored for 2019's iPhone XR - MacRumors

Adapt - Relay FM

Adapt #1: Custom Keyboards and the iPad Multitasking System - Relay FM

A Review of the iPhone XR: I’ve Made a Huge Mistake – 512 Pixels

Google Pixel 3A review: a $399 phone with a great camera - The Verge

Google Pixel 3a Impressions: Flips the Script! - MKBHD - YouTube

OnePlus 7 Pro Review: Silly Fast! - MKBHD - YouTube

Listen to The Vergecast live at Google I/O - The Verge

Nest Hub Max: hands-on with Google’s first smart display with a camera - The Verge

Google’s Nest changes risk making the smart home a little dumber - The Verge

242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism May 08, 2019

Warren Buffett and Tim Cook star in a new iPhone game, Stephen and Myke tried the official Twitter app for a week and Federico is exporting his notes. Elsewhere, Mark Gurman has reported on iOS 13 and new versions of macOS and watchOS.

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Samsung Electronics says no anticipated shipping date yet for Galaxy Fold - Reuters

Beats Powerbeats Pro hands-on and first impressions - 9to5Mac

Powerbeats Pro Review: 24 Hours Later - Vector - YouTube

Apple iPod Classic 1st & 2nd Gen Wired Remote Control Clip – Ebay

Reconsidering Evernote in 2019 – MacStories

Nuzzel

Using a Twitter Saved Search to Read Replies, Mentions, and Quoted Tweets in a Single View – MacStories

'Warren Buffett's Paper Wizard' is Apple's First iPhone Game Since 2008 - MacRumors

Some of Apple’s Forgotten iOS Apps – MacStories

Warren Buffett is the new face of Cherry Coke in China | Marketing Interactive

Bill Gates singing as Warren Buffett plays ukulele is the best thing you’ll see all day - MarketWatch

Apple WWDC 2019: iOS 13, macOS 10.15, watchOS 6, tvOS Features - Bloomberg

Upgrade #244: Push All the Sales Buttons - Relay FM

iOS 13: Dark Mode, detachable panels, Safari and Mail, more - 9to5Mac

241: 123 Twitter Client Doesn't Work May 01, 2019

Stephen returns order to the podcast after two weeks away, Myke reads some Hex color codes and Federico turns on his hype machine.

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iFixit pulls Galaxy Fold teardown at Samsung’s request - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Fold Review: We Gotta Talk! - MKBHD - YouTube

Oculus Quest | Oculus

Beats’ Powerbeats Pro earbuds will ship on May 10th for $250 - The Verge

Apple Special Event 2012 - EarPods Introduction - YouTube

The History of Aperture – MacStories

DVD Studio Pro - Wikipedia

Think Secret - Aperture future in question as Apple axes bulk of team – Web Archive

Migrate your Aperture libraries to Photos or Adobe Lightroom Classic - Apple Support

iPhoto for iOS Not Using Google Maps [Updated] – 512 Pixels

The rise of the nano-influencer: how brands are turning to common people | Richard Godwin | Opinion | The Guardian

Clip sharing with Overcast – Marco.org

Using a Twitter Saved Search to Read Replies, Mentions, and Quoted Tweets in a Single View – MacStories

Flag of Italy - Wikipedia

Reeder 4

A higher dimension of reading - Bionic Reading

240: I Got No Time for Automator Apr 24, 2019

The European duo covers the latest in iPad keyboards (and DIY kickstands) before they consider the future of Mac automation and Shortcuts. At the end, Myke is sad about folding phones.

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Backstage at the Keynote

Escape room - Wikipedia

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Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

Logitech Slim Folio Pro - Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11" & 12.9"

Amazon: Spigen U100 Universal Kickstand

Ticci's Kickstand Set Up

Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time coming to the Mac - 9to5Mac

What’s next? - All this

Samsung Galaxy Fold Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

THE FIRST Galaxy Fold - Casey Neistat - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Fold Unboxing: Magnets! - MKBHD - YouTube

My Samsung Galaxy Fold screen broke after just a day - The Verge

This Was Supposed to Be a Samsung Galaxy Fold Video Review - WSJ

Samsung Galaxy Fold review: after the break - The Verge - YouTube

Samsung Delays Release of Galaxy Fold Smartphone - WSJ

Samsung retrieving all Galaxy Fold samples after defect reports - Reuters

Here's Why We Think Galaxy Folds Are Failing | iFixit

Daring Fireball: Know When to Fold ’Em

Kuo: Apple upgrading front camera in 2019 iPhones to 12 megapixels, ultra-wide lens 'inconspicuous' thanks to new coating - 9to5Mac

Huawei P30 Pro Impressions: The Ultimate Camera? - MKBHD - YouTube

Huawei P30 Pro hands-on: a photographic powerhouse - The Verge - YouTube

239: Pizza Trousers Apr 17, 2019

This week, in the absence of adult supervision, Myke and Federico discuss their new favorite time zone app and consider some recent iOS 13 rumors before Ticci talks about what arrived in his mailbox.

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10 Years of MacStories – MacStories

Episode 107: Interview: Ten Years of MacStories with Federico Viticci – AppStories

CalZones Review – MacStories

‎CalZones on the App Store

Introducing CalZones: A Timezone Savvy Calendar - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Under the Radar #163: CalZones - Relay FM

Upgrade #241: The Tweaky Features - Relay FM

iOS 13: Dark Mode, detachable panels, Safari and Mail, more - 9to5Mac

Apple planning Luna Display-like desktop extension feature for macOS 10.15, codenamed ‘Sidecar’ - 9to5Mac

Apple revamping Find My Friends & Find My iPhone in unified app, developing Tile-like personal item tracking - 9to5Mac

Safari’s new tabs: Good or bad? | Macworld

GitHub - louisdh/panelkit: A UI framework that enables panels on iOS.

Google adds translations to its iOS keyboard - The Verge

AbleNet Sidekick mouse adapter for iPad and iPhone - YouTube

AMAneo BTi - CSS MicroSystems

Logitech Slim Folio Pro - Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11" & 12.9" (3rd Gen)

Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

NOMAD® | Base Station Apple Watch Edition

NOMAD® | Rugged Case for AirPods

238: Weird Plex, But Okay Apr 10, 2019

Federico has discovered something terrible about his childhood, Stephen had an accident and Myke wants a new TV. After all of that is taken care of, the trio talk about a new iPad case that uses the Magic Keyboard and using macOS as an iPad app.

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The Pen Addict #353: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2019 - Relay FM

Ungeniused #76: Three More Unusual Sports - Relay FM

Ferrero Rocher advertising: Ambrogio and the lady in yellow

Kate Matthews' Keeves Artwork

Apple motion coprocessors - Wikipedia

Amazon.com: Anker USB C to Lightning Cable [3ft Apple MFi Certified]

Most of Stephen's Apple Watch

Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support

Digital Foundry: the best 2019 4K TVs for HDR gaming • Eurogamer.net

LG releasing first 2019 OLED TVs gaining HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support next month - 9to5Mac

LG Electronics OLED65C9PUA C9 Series 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV (2019)

macOS 10.15 to include standalone media apps, splitting iTunes - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #240: Dance on the Grave of iTunes - Relay FM

OS X Mavericks: The Review – 512 Pixels

Touchtype Pro by Salman Sajid — Kickstarter

My New iPad Pro Keyboard: The Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case – MacStories

Klearlook Tablet & Cell Phone Stand – Amazon

Amazon.com: Incase Origami Workstation

Canopy – Studio Neat

Using a Mac from iOS, Part 2 – Luna Display and macOS as an App – MacStories

iPad Diaries: Using a Mac from iOS, Part 1 – Finder Folders, Siri Shortcuts, and App Windows with Keyboard Maestro – MacStories

237: All the Different Flavors of iCloud Apr 03, 2019

AirPower is dead, Powerbeats Pro are here, Federico is having a good week on Twitter and iCloud Drive deserves some attention from Apple.

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Myke's picture from the balcony

iDownloadBlog Personally Attacks Federico

Tim Cook Thanks Federico

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Ticci and Tim!"

Apple Music, Exclusive Extras, and Merch – MacStories

Holiday — Share Your Gifts — Apple - YouTube

Billie Eilish | Store – Billie Eilish Official Store

Upgrade #239: Fighting Against the Laws of Physics - Relay FM

How the high-end 2019 iMac measures up to the iMac Pro | Macworld

Logitech Announces Smart Folio Pro Cases for Latest iPad Pros with Backlighting and Special Function Keys – MacStories

Jeeves and Wooster - Wikipedia

Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

Powerbeats Pro official: Beats' new sporty AirPods alternative - 9to5Mac

Beats’ new Powerbeats Pro are AirPods that fit better in your ears - The Verge

Media Companies Take a Big Gamble on Apple - The New York Times

Figuring out Apple’s TV plans with Recode’s Peter Kafka — The Vergecast

California’s new online cancellation law benefits many disgruntled subscribers in other places, too | TechCrunch

Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware | TechCrunch

‎iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store

On Backup.app – 512 Pixels

Path’s Dave Morin on Circa, Mailbox, and the Secret App He Invented to Talk to His Assistant - Vanity Fair

236: Rosencrantz Says Mar 27, 2019

After announcing tickets for their live WWDC show and judging their predictions for Apple's media event and breaking a score between Stephen and Myke, the guys share their impressions of the new AirPods, Apple News+ and more.

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With iOS 12.2, AT&T Customers Get ‘Upgraded’ to 5G E – 512 Pixels

How to Edit Photos on Your Phone: Apps and Presets - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

Mac Power Users #475: Something Smells Funny - Relay FM

Second Life: Rethinking Myself Through Exercise, Mindfulness, and Gratitude – MacStories

The Blue Tree - Wikipedia

New AirPods First Impressions: Wireless Magic – MacStories

Exclusive: First look at Apple's new AirPods-like ‘Powerbeats Pro’ truly wireless sport headphones - 9to5Mac

Apple Announces Apple News+ Service for Magazines: Our Overview and First Impressions – MacStories

A Complete List of All the Magazines Available for Apple News+ in the U.S. (So Far) – MacStories

The Wall Street Journal Details Terms of Partnership with Apple for Apple News+ Service – MacStories

The danger of ‘I already pay for Apple News+’ | TechCrunch

Steve Troughton-Smith discovers leaks in Apple News+

Peter Berg's Twitter Thread on Apple Card

Introducing Apple Card — Coming Summer 2019 - YouTube

I Played Angry Birds in AR and Now I’m Addicted Again – Tom's Guide

Photo of Apple TV+ Stars

235: Stephen’s Hellish Nightmare of Dates Mar 19, 2019

The boys take some time to mark National Ravioli Day, then dive into Apple's new iPads and iMacs before making predictions for the company's upcoming media event.

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Addressing Spotify’s Claims - Apple

Spotify responds to Apple, calling it a ‘monopolist’ - The Verge

Apple Announces New iPad Air, iPad mini – 512 Pixels

The 10.5-inch iPad Air and Fifth-Generation iPad mini: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

A12 Bionic in New iPad Paired With 3GB RAM, Clocks in at Same Speed as Latest iPhones - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #474: Using the iPad as a Laptop - Relay FM

2018 iPad review: Drawn on an iPad! And edited, composed, and designed... - YouTube

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

Apple Updates iMac Line With New CPU, GPU Options – 512 Pixels

The New 21.5 and 27-inch iMacs: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

Connected #215: Live from NYC: A Nightmare Level of Itching - Relay FM

Today is iMac day: Apple announces new models with faster processors and graphics - Six Colors

iMac Pro Updated With 256GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 64X Graphics Options - MacRumors

SDCC 2010: Marvel Studios Officially Announce Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner for THE AVENGERS | Collider

Technology Should Be Colorful — **234: Photo Manage Spotify Out of Existence** Mar 13, 2019
Stephen introduces his co-hosts to a groundbreaking iPad drawing application, Federico starts a new mini-series and Myke buries the lede concerning Spotify.

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Clarus the Dogcow (Moof!) - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Reconsidering Evernote in 2019 – MacStories

BananaPaint Delivers MacPaint Nostalgia to the iPad – 512 Pixels

Apple Races to Get Studios Signed Up for New Streaming Service - Bloomberg

Upgrade - Relay FM

An Example of Lots of Text on an Apple Music Album

Consumers and Innovators Win on a Level Playing Field — Spotify

Timeline - Time to Play Fair

The Vergecast discusses breaking up Facebook, Google, and Amazon at SXSW - The Verge

233: AirDrop the Bass Mar 06, 2019

Federico talks about the new MacStories Shortcuts Archive and the guys check in with iOS 12 halfway through its lifecycle.

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‎LookUp: English dictionary on the App Store

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Mac Power Users #472: Live in Chicago with Friends - Relay FM

Apple Says iPhones With Third-Party Batteries Now Eligible for Repairs - MacRumors

New Apple News Icon

It’s Not Too Late: Apple Needs to Redesign Newsstand for iOS 7 – TekRevue

iOS 12 AR Quick Look Demos – MacStories

Jayson

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Club MacStories

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232: The Unique Blend of Tattoos and Automation Feb 27, 2019

After skipping follow-up, Myke and Federico try to explain the new USB branding, discuss fingerprint sensors and the merits of Evernote in 2019, and wish for apps that don’t exist (but should).

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USB-IF Confusingly Merges USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Under New USB 3.2 Branding - MacRumors

USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Merged Under New USB 3.2 Branding – MacStories

Wi-Fi now has version numbers, and Wi-Fi 6 comes out next year - The Verge

Apple Is Said to Plan Sleep Tracking Feature for Future Watch - Bloomberg

Galaxy S10 has an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Here's why you should care - CNET

Connected #182: Wireless Charging Denier - Relay FM

The Galaxy S10's Incredible Display! - MKBHD - YouTube

An example of the three cameras in the S10

Samsung expects Galaxy Fold supply to be limited, hints at luxury launch - The Verge

Club MacStories

Cortex #79: 2019 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

Cortex #80: Ice Fortress - Relay FM

Reinvented Software - Keep It for iPad and iPhone

Looking Ahead: Evernote's Priorities for 2019 | Evernote Blog

‎LookUp: English dictionary on the App Store

231: Dozens of Invisible Footnotes Feb 20, 2019

The boys dive into a sea of rumors after Federico explores San Jose's municipal websites, Myke gives everyone a gift and Stephen returns from a journey.

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Apple continues enterprise certificate cleanup as distributors found sharing ad-free Spotify, more - 9to5Mac

This illicit iPhone app store has been hiding in plain sight - The Verge

The logic behind Apple’s give-us-half-your-revenue pitch to news publishers - Recode

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Google’s latest Gboard update includes haptic feedback for its iOS keyboard - The Verge

Apple Is Said to Target Combining IPhone, IPad, Mac Apps by 2021 - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Scuttlebutt Regarding Apple’s Cross-Platform UI Project

Apple in 2019: 16-inch MacBook, new display, iPhones, more - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #233: Let's Start a Rumor - Relay FM

2018 MacBook Pros Have New 'Titan Ridge' Thunderbolt 3 Controller, But DisplayPort 1.4 Isn't Truly Supported - MacRumors

230: Here's the Thing About Code Names Feb 13, 2019

Stephen solves a problem that has been plaguing the podcast, Federico has concerns about Apple's rumored news service and Myke is fighting a losing battle with AirPlay 2.

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Apple fails to block porn & gambling ‘Enterprise’ apps | TechCrunch

Episode 98: Mixed iOS/Mac Automation – AppStories

iPad Diaries: Using a Mac from iOS, Part 1 – Finder Folders, Siri Shortcuts, and App Windows with Keyboard Maestro – MacStories

Apple Event Planned For March 25 Around A News Subscription Product

Sketchy Rumor Claims AirPods 2, AirPower and New iPads to Launch on March 29 - MacRumors

Wireless AirPods Charging Case Expected Soon, but AirPods 2 May Not Launch Until Fall - MacRumors

John Paczkowski on Twitter: "Unlikely to make an appearance: next generation Airpods, or that rumored new iPad Mini."

Apple News Format | Apple Developer Documentation

Apple to acquire digital magazine service Texture - Apple

The Daily (News Corporation) - Wikipedia

Thoughts On The Daily: The Newspaper, The App, The “Newspaper App” – MacStories

2018 MacBook Air Review: Getting the Band Back Together – 512 Pixels

WWDC 2019 Dates Confirmed: June 3-7 in San Jose [Updated] - MacRumors

Amp: Our Best-Ever Wireless Amplifier | Sonos

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit Turntable (Walnut) | Sonos

Rogue Amoeba | Airfoil: Wireless audio around your house

AirPlay system requirements - Apple Support

229: The Year of Stephen Feb 06, 2019

Stephen was right, Angela is gone, Myke has a theory and Federico is automating his TV.

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Apple blocks Google from running its internal iOS apps - The Verge

Apple restores Facebook’s ability to run internal iOS apps - The Verge

Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets Gain Support for 2018 iPad Pro Models - MacRumors

Months later, Facebook has updated its apps for the iPhone XS Max, XR, and new iPad Pros - The Verge

230 New Emojis in Final List for 2019 – Emojipedia

Avalanche of New Emojis Arrive on Windows – Emojipedia

Apple Taps First Insider to Remake Retail for Post-IPhone Era - Bloomberg

Retail is broken. Angela Ahrendts has a plan – Vogue Business

My Today at Apple Experience – MacStories

Apple Cafes – 512 Pixels

Apple SVPs - All this

Hands On with iOS 12.2’s HomeKit Support for Smart TVs – MacStories

Images show Apple preparing News app in iOS 12.2 for new magazine subscription service - 9to5Mac

Apple Introduces New Giraffe, Shark, Owl and Boar Animoji in iOS 12.2 Beta - MacRumors

Exclusive: iOS 12.2 includes 'Hey Siri' setup interface for rumored AirPods 2 - 9to5Mac

For AirPods Early Adopters, Apple’s Hit Wireless Earbuds Are Showing Their Age – MacStories

Sony WH1000XM3 Review: A New ANC King! - MKBHD - YouTube

228: Oh No, Ovo! Jan 30, 2019

Apple and Facebook try to outdo each other in who can have the more terrible week, and Stephen test drives the iPhone XR.

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Steve Troughton-Smith finds iPad evidence!

Apple registers new iPad models in Eurasian database ahead of rumored 10-inch iPad and iPad mini 5 - 9to5Mac

iPod touch - Apple

Buy iPod touch - Apple

Upgrade #230: The General Drift of Sentiment - Relay FM

Johny Srouji Reportedly Staying at Apple, Not in the Running for Intel CEO - MacRumors

Red Rising – Amazon

Pierce Brown – Amazon

Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM

Nilay's iPad Images

Apple Music takes flight on American Airlines - Apple

Our 'airplane guy' meme tweets

Major FaceTime Bug Allows Any Caller Access to Your iPhone’s Microphone Feed, Potentially Your Camera – MacStories

Apple Was Apparently Notified About Major FaceTime Eavesdropping Bug Over a Week Ago [Updated] - MacRumors

Major macOS High Sierra Bug Allows Full Admin Access Without Password - How to Fix [Updated] - MacRumors

Apple Hit With Lawsuit Over FaceTime Eavesdropping Bug - MacRumors

Apple was warned about alarming FaceTime eavesdropping bug last week - The Verge

Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them | TechCrunch

Apple blocks Facebook from running its internal iOS apps - The Verge

Apple says it’s banning Facebook’s research app that collects users’ personal information - Recode

Facebook employees 'angry' after Apple blocks its internal iOS apps - Business Insider

Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door | TechCrunch

Apple Revokes Development Credentials for Facebook Apps - Bloomberg

Download - Relay FM

A Review of the iPhone XR: I’ve Made a Huge Mistake – 512 Pixels

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 241, With Special Guest Joanna Stern

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227: Caveats Ruin People Jan 23, 2019

After Stephen ruins the intro, Federico finally gets around to talking about his second iPad Pro and Myke shares a secret.

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PodCon 2

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@icedaq's 2019 Prediction

Chunky Comic Reader for iPad

The Death of Expertise – Amazon

Upgradies Hall of Fame – Favorite Book

Klearlook Tablet Stand – Amazon

PaperLike

Accidental Tech Podcast: 306: My Watch Has Ended

iPhone XS Max Smart Battery Case - Apple

226: The Instagram Secret Society Jan 16, 2019

The boys discuss a bunch of Apple products that may be receiving refreshes after years of neglect, including the iPad mini and iPod touch, then are taught how to edit photos like pros by Tyler Stalman.

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Apple's Chipmaking Chief Johny Srouji Reportedly on Intel's List of Potential CEOs - MacRumors

“This Is Not a Product”: The Apple Developer Transition Kit – MacStories

Report: AirPower Has Entered Production and Coming Soon - MacRumors

AirPower Referenced in iPhone XS Smart Battery Case Description in Malaysia - MacRumors

Apple Will Reportedly Launch iPad Mini 5 and Entry-Level 10-inch iPad Next Year - MacRumors

Unreleased iPad Mini With Redesigned Cellular Antenna Appears in Photos - MacRumors

Apple May Be Working on 7th-Generation iPod Touch, 2019 iPhones Could Adopt USB-C - MacRumors

Apple Launches Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR – MacStories

iPhone 7: Computer from the Future – MacStories

Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: Battery Case Stats

PodCon 2

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Tyler’s Smart HDR example

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The Stalman Podcast Episode 34: Understanding the iPhone XS Camera, with Sebastiaan de With

Moment - Pro Camera App

Filmic Pro Mobile Video

Obscura 2

The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2018! - MKBHD - YouTube

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This is What You Need to Make Cinematic Instagram Stories - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

Spark Camera

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225: The Bear Will Charge You Jan 09, 2019

Stephen, Myke and Federico kick off 2019 with annual predictions, a look at Apple's recent TV moves and the most amazing Shortcut of all time.

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Favourite Tech Podcast – Upgradies Hall of Fame

Upgrade #227: Twenty Nine TeeVee - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #464: Stephen... Who? - Relay FM

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The Stalman Podcast Episode 44: The Business of Internetting, with Stephen Hackett

Upgrade #224: A Bearded Man Is The Hero - Relay FM

Apple Leadership - Apple

CES AirPlay, HomeKit, and Accessory Roundup, Part 1 – MacStories

The ROKR E1 – 512 Pixels

Apple Music Wrapped: A Shortcut to Visualize Your Most Listened Songs, Artists, and Genres of the Year – MacStories

How AirPlay 2 works on Vizio TVs - The Verge

Apple Music Wrapped: A Shortcut to Visualize Your Most Listened Songs, Artists, and Genres of the Year – MacStories

224: 2018 in Review: The Wonder of Everything Dec 26, 2018

A look back at 2018: our predictions and a review of the news that mattered, as well as some that didn't.

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Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacements are available starting today | TechCrunch

Apple announces new iPhone battery repair prices after $29 offer ends at end of year - 9to5Mac

Panic Blog » The Future of Transmit iOS

Apple Announces iOS 11.3 with ARKit 1.5, New Animoji, Health Records, Music Videos, and More – MacStories

BlaBlaCar is optimizing its service for small cities and has a new visual identity | TechCrunch

KGI: 6.1-Inch iPhone to Have Single-Lens Rear Camera, Aluminum Frame, 3GB RAM, and No 3D Touch, Cost $700-$800 - MacRumors

Scoop: Apple delays iOS features to focus on reliability, performance - Axios

Apple's Emoji Crackdown – Emojipedia

AirPlay 2 Features Removed From iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3 - MacRumors

KGI: Apple Developing High-End Over-Ear Headphones, Launching Late 2018 at the Earliest - MacRumors

iPad Pro With Face ID Will 'Likely' Debut at WWDC 2018 in Early June - MacRumors

KGI: Apple to Launch Cheaper MacBook Air in 2Q 2018 - MacRumors

Apple to acquire digital magazine service Texture - Apple

Apple’s ‘Netflix for Magazines’ Is Said to Rankle Publishers - Bloomberg

Logitech Crayon: Everything you need to know! | iMore

Foxconn Acquires Popular Accessory Maker Belkin Along With Linksys and Wemo - MacRumors

Apple Plans to Use Its Own Chips in Macs From 2020, Replacing Intel - Bloomberg

Product RED iPhone 8 Unboxing! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple Proposes New Accessibility Emojis - Emojipedia

SmugMug Buying Flickr – 512 Pixels

Flickr will end 1TB of free storage and limit free users to 1,000 photos - The Verge

Twenty Years Ago, Steve Jobs Introduced the iMac G3 – 512 Pixels

Twitter’s API Change Has a Date Again: August 16 – 512 Pixels

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over 'Defective' Keyboards in Recent MacBook, MacBook Pro Models - MacRumors

Second Life: Rethinking Myself Through Exercise, Mindfulness, and Gratitude – MacStories

10 Years of App Store: A Timeline of Changes – MacStories

App Store at 10 – Tag Archive - MacStories

Mac Mini Refresh, New Low-Cost Notebook, Apple Watches With Larger Displays and More Coming This Fall - MacRumors

Instapaper is going independent

Apple releases software fix for MacBook Pro slowdown - Six Colors

Apple Announces Apps and In-App Purchases Will Be Removed from its Affiliate Program October 1st – MacStories

Connected #205: I Would Suffer Some Injury For Podcasting - Relay FM

Third-Party Twitter Clients Remove Features as API Changes Loom – MacStories

Barclays: All 2019 iPhones May Lack 3D Touch, New AirPods and Lower-Priced HomePod to Launch Next Year - MacRumors

Exclusive: This is 'iPhone XS' — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed - 9to5Mac

Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more - 9to5Mac

'iPhone Xs Max' likely name for 6.5-inch OLED flagship, sources say - 9to5Mac

10 Years of 512 Pixels – 512 Pixels

Three Years of Club MacStories – MacStories

iOS 12: The MacStories Review – MacStories

AirPower referenced in iPhone XS packaging, iOS 12.1 code shows continuing development - 9to5Mac

Connected #212: NanoHippo - Relay FM

The 5 biggest announcements from the Google Pixel 3 event - The Verge

How Adobe is bringing “real Photoshop” to the iPad - The Verge

Connected #215: Live from NYC: A Nightmare Level of Itching - Relay FM

Kuo predicts new iPad mini 5, AirPower launch in late 2018 or early 2019, more - 9to5Mac

Apple Music Coming to Amazon Echo Devices – MacStories

223: Damaged Beyond Delivery Dec 19, 2018

Stephen priced out a MacBook Air, Myke almost got a new iPad stand and Federico reviewed Launch Center Pro 3.

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Apple Store now selling special edition Catalyst protective waterproof cases for AirPods - 9to5Mac

Happy Birthday, Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad tablet is $100 off - The Verge

A Tour of Some Weird iPad Stands – 512 Pixels

Playing for Fun #11: Half-Life - Relay FM

Worldwell Wall Mounted Self Adhesive Bathroom Paper

Breathing New Life Into an Aging iMac – 512 Pixels

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 855 processor for 5G phones - The Verge

Apple Heavily Promotes the Amazon Echo’s Apple Music Integration – MacStories

Amazon Confirms More Alexa-Enabled Speakers Will Eventually Support Apple Music - MacRumors

Launch Center Pro 3.0 Review: Universal Version, New Business Model, NFC Triggers, and More – MacStories

Automating iOS: A Comprehensive and Updated Guide to Launch Center Pro – MacStories

222: Green Monday, Yellow Wednesday, Purple Thursday Dec 12, 2018

Myke struggles to use Amazon's website, Stephen checks his heartbeat and Federico tinkers with keyboards for the iPad Pro.

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Ungeniused #13: Flat Earth Societies - Relay FM

Set up and use Back to My Mac - Apple Support

Screens Connect - Make your computer reachable from anywhere - Edovia

Apple offering discounts on HomePod to Apple Music subscribers as holiday promotion - 9to5Mac

Tyler Stalman's XS Example

Tyler Stalman (@stalman) • Instagram photos and videos

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The Stalman Podcast Episode 39: Real Computers, with Myke Hurley

Belkin Launches Wireless Charging Dock for iPhone and Apple Watch, USB-C to HDMI Adapter for Mac and iPad Pro – MacStories

Buy 18W USB-C Power Adapter - Apple (UK)

Upgrade #223: Impressive and Stupid - Relay FM

Exclusive: First look at unreleased Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, three models and 2018 release possible - 9to5Mac

ZMI USB PD Backup Battery & Hub: Amazon US

ZMI USB PD Backup Battery & Hub: Amazon UK

ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notification available today on Apple Watch - Apple

Testing the new Apple Watch ECG! - YouTube

The Apple Watch Can Take Your EKG Starting Today - Buzzfeed

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "So @aylys has an American Watch..."

Heading to a cardiologist..... : AppleWatch

iPad Diaries: The Many Setups of the 2018 iPad Pro – MacStories

Hands-On: Belkin’s USB-C to HDMI Adapter for the 2018 iPad Pro – MacStories

Satechi's USB-C Hub for 2018 iPad Pro Now Available: 4K HDMI, Headphone Jack, USB-C With Power Delivery, and USB-A - MacRumors

221: Speak the Unspeakable Name Dec 05, 2018

Myke, Federico and Stephen talk about their use of Shortcuts, Apple Music heading to the Amazon Echo and a bit of BREAKING NEWS.

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Amazon.com: CompuLab Display Emulator (fit-Headless)

iPhone XR Case - Clear - Apple

The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2018! - MKBHD - YouTube

iOS 12.1.1 Coming Today With Expanded eSIM Support, FaceTime Live Photos, Face ID Bug Fix, and More - MacRumors

Shortcuts app release notes - Apple Support

Cleaning out old Reminders - All this

RoutineHub • A community for Siri Shortcuts

Apple Music Coming to Amazon Echo Devices – MacStories

Apple Music for Android gaining tablet support three years after launch - 9to5Mac

Apple Music - Features - Apple

220: Numeric Professional Nov 28, 2018

Stephen and Federico walk through their new Mac mini setups, then Federico fights with iCloud in Radar #46282145. Please help.

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HomePod Colo

The One Where I Announce I’m Joining Mac Power Users – 512 Pixels

All Good Things - MPU Talk

Material Dock | Studio Neat

Amazon - Samsung Qi Wireless Charger Stand

Amazon - Native Union Drop Wireless Charger

BOOSTUP Wireless Charging Dock - Belkin

Mac mini - Apple

LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple

What Happened to 5K Displays? – MacStories

Amazon - WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage

How to set up a shared Time Machine backup drive in macOS High Sierra — NK

j5create USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-C Coaxial Cable - Amazon

OWC USB-C Travel Dock for Mac and PC - Space Gray

Printopia - Print from your iPad or iPhone - Decisive Tactics, Inc.

Drobo 5D

FileBrowser iOS App

osascript Man Page - macOS - SS64.com

Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes » Airplay

GitHub - JohnCoates - Aerial: Apple TV Aerial Screensaver for Mac

How to run sysdiagnose on iOS · Jesse Squires

Federico Viticci (@viticci) • Instagram photos and videos

Myke Hurley (@imyke) • Instagram photos and videos

Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) • Instagram photos and videos

219: Your Best Friend, Base64 Nov 21, 2018

Stephen formalizes a new show segment, Federico is making magic in Shortcuts and Myke has thoughts about picture frames.

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Relay FM "Hackett & Hurley" Enamel Pin & AirPod Sticker Pack | Cotton Bureau

Upgrade 'Dongletown' Tees | Cotton Bureau

I tried to edit an ENTIRE video on iPad Pro... - Jonathan Morrison - YouTube

Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "I think Instagram’s advertising algorithm believes I am a woman."

My Markdown Writing and Collaboration Workflow, Powered by Working Copy 3.6, iCloud Drive, and GitHub – MacStories

Kaleidoscope

How to Trigger IFTTT Applets with iOS 12’s New Shortcuts App and Siri – MacStories

Home Screen Icon Creator: A Shortcut to Create Custom Icons for Apps, Contacts, Solid Colors, and More – MacStories

Club MacStories

Agenda - An elegant new take on Notes.

Here’s How Apple Should Have Combined the iPad and Mac Mini – Luna Display

How to control which HomePod Siri responds from | Official Apple Support Communities

Holiday — Share Your Gifts — Apple - YouTube

Holiday — Making of “Share Your Gifts” — Apple - YouTube

HomePod — Welcome Home by Spike Jonze — Apple - YouTube

John Lewis & Partners Christmas Ad 2018 - #EltonJohnLewis 🎹 - YouTube

Twelve South Launches 'PowerPic' Wooden Picture Frame With 10W Qi Charger for $80 - MacRumors

218: My Thumb Is Now Useless Nov 14, 2018

Federico and Myke thoroughly review the iPad Pro and its accessories – while eschewing the typical podcast format.

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Upgrade #219: The Chicken Just Laid an Egg - Relay FM

iPad Diaries: My First 48 Hours with the New 12.9″ iPad Pro – MacStories

The Stalman Podcast Episode 38: Cameras, phones & camera phones, with MKBHD

Federico's RAM testing

Connected #74: Orange Light, Blue Light - Relay FM

LumaFusion | LumaTouch

Matias Mini Tactile Pro Keyboard for Mac

Plugable USB-C Voltage and Amperage Meter with OLED: Amazon

Press Release - Belkin Introduces USB-C to HDMI Adapter

John Sundell's Text Editor on an External Monitor

iPad Diaries: Typing on the iPad Pro with the Smart Keyboard Folio – MacStories

Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "MAGNETS"

Accidental Tech Podcast: 299: Headphone Bump

Kate's 'The Wire Man' Poster

Oliver's 'The Wire Man' Poster

Corey 'The Wire Man' Poster

Can the iPad Pro Replace Your Laptop? Here's What 3 Pros Think – Laptop

Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus - Apple

217: A Brief Moment in 1995 Nov 07, 2018

Federico looks back on his PowerBook 165, Myke sends a tweet and Stephen goes for a drive with Siri. The three also have a conversation about working on the iPad Pro, and how people respond to it.

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Simple Beep

New Mac Benchmarks Surface – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #218: Previously, on Apple Laptops - Relay FM

The 2018 Mac Mini – Marco.org

Mac mini 2018 review: The Swiss army knife of Macs returns - Six Colors

Myke's iPad Pro Unboxing Instagram Story • Instagram

Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge

iPad Pro (2018) Review: Almost a Laptop Killer | WIRED

Apple’s New iPad Pro: Great Tablet, Still Can’t Replace Your Laptop - WSJ

Daring Fireball: The 2018 iPad Pros

Jan. 1984: How critics reviewed the Mac | Fortune

Daring Fireball: On Attribution and Credit

Myke's Tweet

Sony XAV-AX100 Digital multimedia receiver (does not play CDs) at Crutchfield.com

Remaster - Relay FM

Stephen's Truck – Instagram

The insides of Stephen's Truck – Instagram

Stephen's Installed Carplay Unit – Instagram

Federico Viticci (@viticci) • Instagram photos and videos

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216: The Honking Powers the Vehicles Oct 31, 2018

The MacBook Air and Mac mini are alive, and the iPad Pro has taken a big step forward, but progress seems to come with larger price tags. The guys dive into all the news, after Federico reviews New York City.

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How to say hello in Canada - Quora

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Here’s a picture of @jsnell, @caseyliss, and my American cousin @marcoarment"

How to Use Only a Dark Menu Bar and Dock in macOS Mojave - TekRevue

The $350 Honk - The New York Times

The New MacBook Air: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

Apple Announces 2018 MacBook Air: Entry-Level Laptop Gets Essential Refresh

More on the MacBook Air CPU – 512 Pixels

Jamie's Tweet about the laptop line-up

Mac mini: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

Federico's Mac mini configuration

UltraSharp Monitors | Dell

The New 11″ and 12.9″ iPad Pros: My First Impressions and Hands-On – MacStories

2019 iPad Pro Impressions: Incredibly Thin! - MKBHD

Early 'Jony' iPhone concept shows Sony design influence - The Verge

Bringing Your Apps to the New iPad Pro - Tech Talks - Apple Developer

Pixelmator Photo Is Coming to the iPad Later This Year – MacStories

Buy USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter - Apple

Brydge

Smart Keyboard - Apple

215: Live from NYC: A Nightmare Level of Itching Oct 26, 2018

Stephen and Myke are joined by Marco Arment for a live show in New York City. The three talk about the iPhone XR, the iPhones we loved the most, and what Apple could do to make us the happiest after its event next week.

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Stephen's Attire

Ticci's American Cousin

Apple addressing 'BeautyGate' iPhone XS front camera skin smoothing in iOS 12.1 - 9to5Mac

New Safari beta allows websites to adapt their theme to complement macOS Mojave in Dark Mode - 9to5Mac

Daring Fireball: The iPhone XR

Apple iPhone XR review: better than good enough - The Verge

iPhone XR Reviews Roundup: Best LCD Display Yet, Decent Single-Lens Camera, Excellent Performance and Battery Life - Mac Rumors

Motorola Droid - Wikipedia

Palm Pre - Wikipedia

Upgrade #216: The 2018 October Event Draft - LIVE in Chicago - Relay FM

Amazon — Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop

Kaweco pen sleeve GRIP for Apple Pencil | Mostwanted Pens

Kuo predicts new iPad mini 5, AirPower launch in late 2018 or early 2019, more - 9to5Mac

IBM ThinkPad ThinkLight - Wikipedia

214: The Californian Idea of Food Oct 17, 2018

Stephen was wrong, and Myke demands an apology before explaining what makes up dust. The FileMaker world is considered, then Federico explains why he thinks the 🍕emoji is wrong. Lastly, Adobe and Palm are both in the news.

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Apple Planning to Launch New Clear Case for iPhone XR, Priced Around $40 - Mac Rumors

iPhone XR available for pre-order on Friday, October 19 - Apple

A clean version of the Gross Keyboard

Upgrade #215: The Future of TV is the TV App - Relay FM

Cortex #76: PREPARE FOR CORTEX - Relay FM

Exploring Custom watchOS Watch Faces - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Apple Fixes Bagel Emoji - Emojipedia

Jeremy's Bagels Tweets

Top Four #13: Bagel Flavors - Relay FM

Federico's Pizza Emoji Tweet

@Tendrils

🍕 Slice of Pizza Emoji

Federico's Shortcuts 2.1 Beta 2 Tweets

Ticci got AirPower

Core Audio Format - Wikipedia

The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone - The Verge

How Adobe is bringing “real Photoshop” to the iPad - The Verge

Adobe previews Photoshop CC on iPad and new apps for creative pros - Apple

Why Photoshop on iOS is a huge win for the iPad Pro | Macworld

Some of Apple’s Forgotten iOS Apps – MacStories

213: Movement of the Dogs Oct 10, 2018

Myke went to Rome, Apple bought a company and Google announced a bunch of new hardware.

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Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Visiting Rome”

Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony: Steps, Meaning, History & Gifts - Teasenz

Dropshare Cloud - Secure and easy filesharing for Mac and iPhone

Stardew Valley - Stardew Valley coming to mobile

Playing for Fun #8: Stardew Valley - Relay FM

Nintendogs - Wikipedia

Animal Crossing - Wikipedia

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

Apple Has Acquired Danish Startup Spektral, Focused on Real-Time 'Green Screen' Technology - Mac Rumors

Myke's Photo Booth Image

Stephen's Photo Booth Image

FileMaker - Wikipedia

Make an app for any task | FileMaker — An Apple Subsidiary

Bento (database) - Wikipedia

Federico's Examples of Shortcuts Actions in the 2.1 Beta

Apple Frames: A Shortcut for Framing Screenshots from Every Apple Device – MacStories

I'm Trying Bear — MacSparky

The 5 biggest announcements from the Google Pixel 3 event - The Verge

Google Pixel 3 event in 12 minutes - YouTube

Facebook's Portal video device launches amid privacy concerns - CNET

Pixel Slate: first look at Google's Chrome OS tablet - Dieter Bohn - YouTube

Upgrade #214: Nobody Seems to Know Anything - Relay FM

Example of low light photos on the Pixel 3

Google Pixel 3 Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Download - Relay FM

212: NanoHippo Oct 03, 2018

Stephen answered Myke's PopSocket challenge, and Federico attempts to name all of iOS 12.1's new emoji.

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The Ticci Scale

Kid's Marathon & 1-Mile Fun Run: Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

iPhone XS: Why It’s A Whole New Camera – Halide

iPhone XS vs. iPhone X — The Camera Hardware Changes

Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “Big week.”

Popsockets

Cortex #75: Home Again - Relay FM

Apple Support on Twitter: "Podcast listener. Yoga lover. Power user."

Play podcasts on Apple Watch - Apple Support

Every New Emoji in iOS 12.1 - Emojipedia

My dog Toaster was attacked by a raccoon - Kevin Rose on YouTube

Bill Gates unleash swarm of mosquitoes at TED 2009 - Telegraph

Jeremy Burge 🐥 on Twitter: "ok ok we are fixing it and @tonyhawk is helping 🤘… "

Droplr Pro – Droplr™

Apple Store app now works with Siri Shortcuts — including pre-ordering iPhone XR - 9to5Mac

Apple Adds More Than 30 Worldwide Companies to Business Chat – MacStories

Ticci Sends Memoji

211: That's Enough to Shrink Some Jeans Sep 27, 2018

The guys debate the Mac's future being tied to the quality of Marzipan apps before sharing their impressions of the iPhone XS Max and the Apple Watch Series 4. Some advice on how to listen to the show correctly is also shared.

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macOS Mojave: The MacStories Review – MacStories

macOS Mojave review: At the inflection point - Six Colors

AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps

DragThing

On macOS Mojave – 512 Pixels

Aqua Screenshot Library 1.1: Lots of macOS Mojave, Lion Goes Retina – 512 Pixels

Apple Support's Tweet

Belkin’s Boostup wireless dock can charge three Apple devices at once - The Verge

BOOSTUP Wireless Charging Dock – Apple Watch Charging Stand + Wireless iPhone Charger

AirPower referenced in iPhone XS packaging, iOS 12.1 code shows continuing development | 9to5Mac

Kid's Marathon & 1-Mile Fun Run: Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

September – 512 Pixels

Popsockets

Landscape Control Center

iPhone XS camera is the major upgrade over iPhone X [Comparison] | 9to5Mac

210: Cold Feet Apple Blogger Sep 19, 2018

Federico has published his iOS 12 review, and the boys get nerdy talking about Siri Shortcuts and some updated apps before Stephen talks about macOS Mojave's launch.

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Pages, Keynote, and Numbers Add Siri Shortcuts Support and More – MacStories

Hands-on with Multiple HomePod Timers – 512 Pixels

Apple Style Guide

iPhone XS and XS Max Have 4GB of RAM, XR Has 3GB; XS Max and XR Have Larger 3,174 and 2,942 mAH Batteries - Mac Rumors

Kid's Marathon & 1-Mile Fun Run: Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

September – 512 Pixels

iOS 12: The MacStories Review – MacStories

iOS 12: The MacStories Review – Audiobook

Jonathan Morrison's Selfie

Daring Fireball: The iPhones XS

iPhone XS and XS Max review - The Verge - YouTube

Apple iPhone Xs Review: A (S)mall Step Up! - MKBHD - YouTube

Overcast 5: Redesigned Now Playing Screen, Search, Siri Media Shortcuts, and More – MacStories

Google Maps Adds CarPlay Support – MacStories

‎PCalc on the App Store

When CARROT Met Siri: Shortcuts and Siri Watch Face Support Added to CARROT Weather – MacStories

Things 3.7 Brings Support for Shortcuts, Siri Watch Face, iPhone Landscape Mode, and More – MacStories

‎Todoist: Organize your life on the App Store

1Password Extends into the iOS QuickType Keyboard with Password AutoFill – MacStories

How to Trigger IFTTT Applets with iOS 12’s New Shortcuts App and Siri – MacStories

Siri Shortcuts + Zapier: How to Create Siri Shortcuts Beyond Your iPhone

Myke Hurley on Twitter: "This feels a tad too dramatic for a to-do app… "

LookUp 5 Teaches Siri the Word of the Day and More via Shortcuts – MacStories

macOS Mojave - Apple

macOS 10.14 Mojave System Requirements – 512 Pixels

On macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode – 512 Pixels

209: Secret NBA Training Sep 13, 2018

Federico is sore about coming in second place, but we're all winners, because Apple has new iPhones and Apple Watches.

Well, not Federico. He still came in second place.

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10 Years of 512 Pixels – 512 Pixels

Three Years of Club MacStories – MacStories

Reflections on Hissgate – 512 Pixels

Stephen and John talk about Creative Selection - Relay FM B-Side #36

September – 512 Pixels

Kid's Marathon & 1-Mile Fun Run: Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

'Gather Round' Leak Roundup: iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, New Apple Watch Sizes, AppleCare 'Theft and Loss', and More - Mac Rumors

HomePod 12.0 Coming Next Week with Support for Multiple Timers, Phone Calls, and More – MacStories

iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Upgrade #210: Tennis Macs - Relay FM

Early iPhone Xs A12 Geekbench results show small performance boost over A11, 4GB RAM, more | 9to5Mac

iPhone XR Impressions: All of the Colors! - MKBHD - YouTube

The iPhone Franchise – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple Watch Series 4: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

Casey's Watch Tweet

This is Karl Lagerfeld’s custom gold Apple Watch — Quartz

The New Apple Watch Health Video, featuring James T. Green

Daring Fireball: AirPower Scrubbed From Apple.com

Federico Viticci (@viticci) • Instagram photos and videos

Myke Hurley (@imyke) • Instagram photos and videos

Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) • Instagram photos and videos

208: It’s Ugly and I Want It Sep 05, 2018

New iPhones are just around the corner, so it's time to talk about rumors and solidify predictions.

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Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed | 9to5Mac

Roman numerals - Wikipedia

Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more | 9to5Mac

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 229, With Special Guest Rene Ritchie

Dieter Bohn's Tweet

Benjamin Mayo's Tweet on Complications

‘iPhone Xs Max’ likely name for 6.5-inch OLED flagship | 9to5Mac

The Prompt #13: S for Sfingerprint - Relay FM

The C Stands for Siiiiiiiigh – 512 Pixels

The iPhone 5c - YouTube

207: The Best Easter Egg is You Aug 29, 2018

Stephen struggles with vowels and Federico dreams about buying a Mac mini while Myke ponders the future of the Apple Pencil.

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Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels

Opener

Due 3.0 Adds Pure Black Theme, Custom Snooze Times, and Haptic Feedback – MacStories

TeuxDeux / What deux yeux have teux deux teuxday?

AirPort Express: I'm Not Dead Quite Yet - Six Colors

Skins & Wraps for Mac Mini | Slickwraps

PROMISE Technology

Printopia - Print from your iPad or iPhone - Decisive Tactics, Inc.

How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels

Content caching preferences on Mac - Apple Support

Upgrade #207: Max Rebate - Relay FM

Apple to Expand IPhone X Design With New Colors, Big Screens - Bloomberg

Barclays: All 2019 iPhones May Lack 3D Touch, New AirPods and Lower-Priced HomePod to Launch Next Year - Mac Rumors

Steve Troughton-Smith's Thoughts on 3D Touch

206: A High Appreciation for Winning Aug 22, 2018

Federico is back from vacation with a list of demands and opinions. Stephen posted a whole bunch of screenshots, and Myke is trying some new things with Twitter.

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Steve Troughton-Smith and the 'iPhone 7C'

Guilherme Rambo and the 'iPhone SE 2'

New Relay FM Merch!

The Number of Days Between Purchasing my 2018 MacBook Pro and the Spacebar Starting to Get Stuck? – 512 Pixels

Introducing the Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels

App Preservation: Saving the App Store’s History – MacStories

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – 512 Pixels

Apple Is Said to Plan Revamped Low-Cost Macs to Ignite Sales - Bloomberg

Macworld San Francisco 2005-The Mac mini Introduction - YouTube

MacStadium | Apple Mac Hosting & Private Cloud Solutions

Third-Party Twitter Clients Remove Features as API Changes Loom – MacStories

‎Opener ‒ open links in apps on the App Store

205: I Would Suffer Some Injury For Podcasting Aug 15, 2018

Relay FM is four years old, so Stephen and Myke take on a wide range of listener questions about the company, podcasting and beards.

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B-Sides #1: Launch Week Q&A - Relay FM

B-Sides #14: Live #RelayBirthday Q&A - Relay FM

Connected #104: Our Anniversary Birthday - Relay FM

Relay FM Q&A 2017 - YouTube

Cortex #21: The E-Myth Revisited - Relay FM

Marco's Tweet about Membership UI in Overcast

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Inquisitive - Relay FM

CMD Space - Relay FM

PodCon 2 | Indiegogo

How I Joined Relay FM | VEDJ - aspringrobot (Quinn Rose) - YouTube

Wonderful! | Maximum Fun

Do By Friday

Slow Burn - Slate

Embody - Office Chair - Herman Miller

Aeron - Office Chairs - Herman Miller

Connected #19: Click on the Blue E - Relay FM

204: Tennessee Can’t Get Me Aug 08, 2018

Stephen and Myke kick off iPhone and iPad rumor season, then talk through some recent app news and Apple’s cancellation of the App Store Affiliate Program.

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Icon found in iOS 12 shows iPad with thin bezels, no Home button or notch | 9to5Mac

AppStories Episode 73: Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps

Episode 73: Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps – AppStories

Canvas #65: Hands-On with the Shortcuts App - Relay FM

The 2019 iPhone X Models! - MKBHD - YouTube

Dual-SIM Dual Standby Feature May Be Limited to Version of 6.1-Inch iPhone Available Only in China - Mac Rumors

iOS 12 beta 5 hints at rounded corners for this year’s iPad Pro | 9to5Mac

Guilherme Rambo on Twitter: Payment Glyphs

Instapaper Relaunches Premium Service as a Paid Subscription and Returns to the EU – MacStories

The next ten years of Instapaper - Instapaper Blog

Podcast player Castro adds sideloading and pre-selected chapter skips - Six Colors

Skype 7 gets a reprieve - Six Colors

Goodbye, Newton – Paper Planes

Twitter API change strikes next week, Tweetbot and Twitterrific affected | 9to5Mac

Push Nope-ifications • The Breakroom

Connected #193: They Belong to the World Now - Relay FM

Apple Announces Apps and In-App Purchases Will Be Removed from its Affiliate Program October 1st – MacStories

Apple Removing iOS and Mac Apps from Affiliate Program – 512 Pixels

Apple Kills the App Store Affiliate Program, and I Have No Idea What We Are Going to Do. – TouchArcade

Apple’s Termination of App Store Affiliate Payments Is Unnecessary, Mean-Spirited, and Harmful - TidBITS

‎Blink Affiliate Links on the App Store

Apple’s Affiliate Program and The Sweet Setup – The Sweet Setup

‎Blink Affiliate Links on the App Store

203: Big Fancy Museum Boy Aug 01, 2018

Myke is back, and comes with news of a new household robot, while Stephen reflects on his Macs, both old and new.

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My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512Pixels - YouTube

Stephen's Plaque

Spect - Fast image browser and organizer for macOS

Apple Said to Be Removing Headphone Jack From Upcoming 2018 iPad Pro Models - Mac Rumors

Purported 2018 iPad Pro CAD shows new location of Smart Connector | 9to5Mac

Apple Q3 2018 Results: $53.3 Billion Revenue, 41.3 Million iPhones, 11.6 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

Apple results: $53.3B revenue sets a fiscal Q3 record - Six Colors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 226, With Special Guest Marco Arment

2018 MacBook Pro Impressions – 512 Pixels

Sage Barista Express - Amazon

iRobot Roomba 960: Amazon

202: It Could Just Be Ghosts Jul 25, 2018

Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about MacBook Pro throttling, HomePod rumors and answer some listener questions.

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Awful Airplay 2 Experience with Sonos One | Sonos Community

Looking Through Things – 512 Pixels

Home Page - Maker Faire Detroit

Apple releases software fix for MacBook Pro slowdown - Six Colors

Tests Confirm Apple's Throttling Fix Improves Performance for 2018 MacBook Pro Models [Updated] - Mac Rumors

Apple Seemingly Unable to Recover Data From 2018 MacBook Pro With Touch Bar When Logic Board Fails - Mac Rumors

HomePod may get phone call support and multiple timers

Apple Hosting Live HomePod Question-and-Answer Event on July 25 - Mac Rumors

The Titanium PowerBook G4 - 512 Pixels on YouTube

‎iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store

‎Infuse 5 on the App Store

‎mPlayer: play mkv, ts, wmv... on the App Store

‎Documents by Readdle on the App Store

‎BestPhotos on the App Store

‎Gemini Photos on the App Store

201: An Internal Fortnite Jul 18, 2018

Federico bought an iPod touch, Nest and Instapaper both have new bosses and the world is finally getting the leg emoji it deserves.

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One: The Smart Speaker for Music Lovers | Sonos

Orbi: Whole Home WiFi System for Better WiFi Everywhere | NETGEAR

App Store at 10 – Tag Archive - MacStories

Drafts 5: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Reinvented Software - Keep It for iPad and iPhone

On macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode – 512 Pixels

157 New Emojis in the 2018 Emoji List

Jeremy Burge — Apple’s Emoji Search is Bad I’ve been aware of...

Instapaper is going independent

AppStories #65: An Interview With Marco Arment And David Smith

Nest CEO steps down after employees pushed for his exit - CNET

Apple removes entire doorbell category from HomeKit accessory list | 9to5Mac

iOS - Home Accessories - Apple

August touts 1 million smart lock and door bell camera customers since 2013 | 9to5Mac

200: An Occupational Hazard Jul 11, 2018

Stephen is joined by Casey Liss and John Voorhees to discuss the 10th anniversary of the App Store, MobileMe's reputation and rumors of a busy fall for Apple's hardware teams.

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Before the App Store: the “Sweet Solution” of Web Apps and Developers’ Relentless Passion – MacStories

A Decade on the App Store: From Day One Through Today – MacStories

10 Years of App Store: A Timeline of Changes – MacStories

AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps

Apple unveils all-new App Store - Apple

MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels

Mac Mini Refresh, New Low-Cost Notebook, Apple Watches With Larger Displays and More Coming This Fall - Mac Rumors

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199: Make Half of a Change Jun 26, 2018

Myke and Stephen hold an intervention. Federico doesn’t have much to say about MacBook Pro keyboards. All three have hopes and dreams for future Apple audio products.

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macOS Mojave Now in Public Beta – 512 Pixels

Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD

macOS Mojave: Back to the Mac - Six Colors

Install Disk Creator - MacDaddy

Matthew follows Ticci's instructions

Apple Opens iOS 12 Public Beta – MacStories

iOS 12 Beta: Our Favorite Tidbits and Hidden Features (So Far) – MacStories

Episode 61: Attention Revisited: iOS 12 Notifications, Do Not Disturb, and Screen Time – AppStories

Bird Electric Scooters Debut Friday in Memphis - Memphis Daily News

In SF, Uber, Lyft and 10 others vie for five electric scooter permits - CNET

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook and MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Apple to Unveil High-End AirPods, Over-Ear Headphones For 2019 - Bloomberg

ToothFairy on the Mac App Store

Apple AirPods | Custom | Colorware

Subnet - Relay FM

Connected #130: San Frosé - Relay FM

198: The Prompt Jun 20, 2018

To celebrate five years of podcasting together, Myke, Federico and Stephen do what they do best: talk about iOS betas, ponder photo management and screw up a round robin.

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The Prompt #1: You’re Thinking of Pitchforks - Relay FM

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Dark Mode in WebKit?

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My Photo Management Workflow, Early 2014 – MacStories

iOS 12 developer beta 2 for iPhone and iPad now available | 9to5Mac

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iOS 12 Notification Speed

Tapbacks in Notifications

Saeco Poemia

Pocket Run Pool on the App Store

GamePigeon

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Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder

Kodex on the App Store

Soulver

Spark 2

Samsung T5 Portable SSD - Amazon

Streamlabs

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

Gameshow

Drafts 5 on the App Store

Drafts 5.2 – MacStories

197: Retire Hate for Negative Love Jun 13, 2018

Recovered from WWDC, Myke previews his summer's work, Federico shares what he knows about Shortcuts and Stephen gets super nerdy about Dark Mode in macOS Mojave.

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Smile Turns 15: An Interview with Greg Scown – 512 Pixels

Ticci Scale Workflow

Shortcuts: A New Vision for Siri and iOS Automation – MacStories

HyperCard - Wikipedia

On macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode – 512 Pixels

196: Live from WWDC 2018 Jun 07, 2018

In this very special live episode, Stephen is joined by Jason Snell and Serenity Caldwell to talk about macOS Mojave and Screen Time before going over the Happy-o-meter results and talking about Shortcuts with Myke and Federico.

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195: A Conference for Liars May 30, 2018

The WWDC Happy-o-meter is back! Come along with Stephen, Myke and Federico on a trail of joyful wishes and hopeful dreams.

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An iMac G3 iPhone Case? - 512Pixels - YouTube

Things 3.6 Reimagines External Keyboard Control on iPad – MacStories

Things 3.6: Desktop-Class Productivity for iPad - YouTube

Apple Releases iOS 11.4 with AirPlay 2, Messages in iCloud, and More – MacStories

WWDC App Updated for 2018 Conference – MacStories

Rosemary's Interactive Happy-O-Meter Scorecard

Happy-o-meter Scorecard (PDF)

Writing on my iPad at home - Six Colors

Here’s the new Apple Watch Pride face that will become available Monday | 9to5Mac

194: Strike a Better Balance May 23, 2018

Myke and Federico talk about Spark 2, Castro 3, and Ticci's big article about his "Second Life."

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Kate's Interpretation of The Ticci Scale

Apple Confirms WWDC Keynote for June 4 – MacStories

AirFly | Twelve South

Belkin’s new $30 Lightning to 3.5mm headphone cables are your pricey escape from dongle hell - The Verge

Second Life: Rethinking Myself Through Exercise, Mindfulness, and Gratitude – MacStories

Analog(ue) #124: The Casey Liss Paternity Leave Extravaganza - Relay FM

Spark 2 Hands-On: Email for Teams with App Integrations – MacStories

Castro 3 Review: The Castro You’ve Always Wanted – MacStories

193: They Belong to the World Now May 16, 2018

The future of third-party Twitter apps looks grim, but is it the end of the road? What makes an upgrade worthy of a price tag? Do class action lawsuits even matter? Should you use AirPods on planes? Does anyone like show descriptions written as hypothetical questions?

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Logitech Crayon for iPad now available to schools, half price of Apple Pencil | 9to5Mac

Logitech Mouse User's Manual Serial Bus Series 2 Mouse Vintage COMPUTING | eBay

Evan Blass' SE Leak

HomePod likely gaining Calendar support alongside iOS 11.4 release | 9to5Mac

Tweetbot 3 for Mac Review – MacStories

Tweetbot for Mac

Apps of a Feather

Twitter’s API Change Has a Date Again: August 16 – 512 Pixels

Twitter delays shutdown of legacy APIs as it launches a replacement | TechCrunch

Tweetbot 3 arrives with a new look…and a reprieve from Twitter’s API changes | TechCrunch

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over 'Defective' Keyboards in Recent MacBook, MacBook Pro Models - Mac Rumors

Classic C1: iPhone X case inspired by iMac G3 | Indiegogo

Pioneer Rayz | Earphones

192: A Man of Movable Structure May 09, 2018

This week, Federico is back to join Stephen and Myke to talk about iOS 13, as well as news out of Microsoft Build and Google I/O.

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Apple shutting down Texture’s Windows magazine app after acquisition - The Verge

My One Problem with Things 3 – 512 Pixels

Twenty Years Ago, Steve Jobs Introduced the iMac G3 – 512 Pixels

More on the iMac Anniversary – 512 Pixels

Next Year's iOS 13 Update to Feature iPad-Focused Upgrades Like Revamped Files App - Mac Rumors

Klok - Time Zone Converter on the App Store

Awkward Hare - Disable Notifications with Guided Access

Mark Gurman on Do Not Disturb

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Clockwise #240: Just the Downfall of Humanity - Relay FM

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191: I'm Expecting to Have Problems May 02, 2018

This week, Stephen and Myke chat with John Voorhees about rumored products, dead products and Apple's Q2 results.

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Stephen’s Travel Gear

All Major Vendors Commit to Gun Redesign - Emojipedia

There are a ton of sketchy rumors about an upcoming iPhone SE 2 - The Verge

iPhone SE: Everything We Know | MacRumors

Echo Spot | Alexa-enabled Speaker with 2.5" Screen - Black

RIP AirPort Base Stations: Why Apple is exiting the Wi-Fi router business | iMore

Upgrade #191: Alien Spacecraft Sitting on an End Table - Relay FM

Building My New Streaming PC - Austin Evans - YouTube

Apple Q2 2018 Results: $61.1 Billion Revenue, 52.2 Million iPhones, 9.1 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

AAPL up 5% following earnings as investors respond to Q3 guidance and optimism over 2018 iPhones | 9to5Mac

5 takeaways from Apple’s record second-quarter 2018 results | Macworld

Barclays Predicts 2018 iPhones Won't Come Bundled With Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter - Mac Rumors

Daring Fireball: Scuttlebutt Regarding Apple’s Cross-Platform UI Project

Blink — Squibner

Overcast 4.2: The privacy update – Marco.org

AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps

190: The Robot Should Keep Its Mouth Shut Apr 25, 2018

Federico is gone, but the show had to to go on, so Stephen and Myke talk about the death of Liam, whatever is happening with Flickr and Amazon’s future robotic army.

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Query #29: Made on iPad - Relay FM

Apple adds Earth Day donations to trade-in and recycling program - Apple

Google Updates Gun Emoji - Emojipedia

Apple Proposes New Accessibility Emojis - Emojipedia

Apple Releases iOS 11.3.1 Update With Fix for Third-Party Display Repair Issue - Mac Rumors

About iOS 11 Updates - Apple Support

SmugMug Buying Flickr – 512 Pixels

SmugMug: Protect, Share, Store, and Sell Your Photos

The AlphaSmart Word Processor - Flickr - YouTube

Nest Hello video doorbell | Know who's knocking | Nest

Amazon’s Echo Dot Kids Edition has a case and parental controls - The Verge

Amazon Has a Top-Secret Plan to Build Home Robots - Bloomberg

189: Nah, Hummus! Apr 18, 2018

Stephen and Myke are still recovering from a trip to Atlanta, and it shows in this discussion of the future of iOS and digital magazines. Federico thankfully saves the episode by sharing some about Drafts 5.

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The Pen Addict #304: I'm Out of Superlatives - Relay FM

Ungeniused #51: Toilet Paper Orientation - Relay FM

Canvas #58: The Multi-Pad Lifestyle, with Myke Hurley - Relay FM

About bundling Apple Music through mobile phone service providers - Apple Support

2018 iPad review: Drawn on an iPad! And edited, composed, and designed... - YouTube

My 9.7 iPad (2018) review: Drawn, written, edited, and produced with an iPad | iMore

LumaFusion on the App Store

Regulatory filings indicate a flurry of new iPhone (SE?) models launching soon | 9to5Mac

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "Four distinct models? Running iOS 11?"

The Snow Leopard Moment – 512 Pixels

Marzipan - Wikipedia

CNET Magazine - CNET

Dropbox iOS App Receives Drag and Drop Support, Fullscreen iPad Navigation – MacStories

Things 3.5 Brings UI Refinements, Tagging and Automation Improvements, Clipboard Integration – MacStories

Drafts 5: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Upgrade #189: Obsolescence Isn’t What It Used to Be - Relay FM

Drafts 5: The MacStories Review – MacStories

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188: A Better Thing Than a No Thing Apr 11, 2018

Apple has launched a (kinda) new iPhone, discussed the Mac Pro and saved the world. Big week!

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Snapchat launches exclusive face filters for iPhone X that take advantage of the TrueDepth camera | 9to5Mac

Amazon adds long awaited intercom feature to its Alexa-enabled devices | 9to5Mac

New Apple Music Head Named as Service Surpasses 40 Million Subscribers – Variety

Product RED iPhone 8 Unboxing! - MKBHD - YouTube

The iPhone 5c - 512Pixels - YouTube

Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch

Apple now globally powered by 100 percent renewable energy - Apple

Apple Now Runs On 100% Green Energy, And Here’s How It Got There - Fast Company

Huawei P20 Pro review: a worthy iPhone X and Galaxy S9 rival - The Verge

Light L16 camera review: futuristic frustration - The Verge

Trypophobia - Wikipedia

Spotify’s first hardware device might be this music player for your car - The Verge

187: On the Edge Apr 04, 2018

This week, the trio ponder the future of Apple's Mac and iOS platforms and explore what merging them may look like before talking about a recent Apple hire.

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20th Anniversary Mac - Macworld Expo 1997

Apple Releases iOS 11.3 with iPhone Battery Settings, ARKit 1.5, New Animoji, and More – MacStories

Sensor Tower: ARKit apps rack up over 13 million downloads in 6 months | VentureBeat

Simple Beep – e69 – Apple's Education Initiatives

Apple Watch Series 3 With LTE to Expand to Thailand on April 5 - Mac Rumors

Apple Plans to Use Its Own Chips in Macs From 2020, Replacing Intel - Bloomberg

Apple is moving on from Intel because Intel isn’t moving anywhere - The Verge

Why the next Mac processor transition won’t be like the last two | Macworld

186: I Move My Arms Around Mar 28, 2018

The crew is back together, just in time to talk about the big questions around Apple’s education event, Apple Watch rumors and the frustrations of troubleshooting iCloud issues.

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Space Gray Mac Accessories Now Available – 512 Pixels

Apple Introduces New Spring Colors for iPhone and iPad Accessories; Space Gray Mac Accessories Now Available – MacStories

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Query #27: Capital F Feelings - Relay FM

Upgrade #186: Black Market Crayons - Relay FM

How does Logitech's Crayon stylus work? | iMore

Apple Watch wristband sensor claims to detect potassium in your blood — without needles - The Verge

Episode 19: Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly – AppStories

Foxconn Acquires Popular Accessory Maker Belkin Along With Linksys and Wemo - Mac Rumors

Why Huawei smartphones are locked out of the US - CNET

185: The Myke Hurley School of Excellence Mar 21, 2018

Federico has taken over San Jose line watching, so Stephen gets to join Myke to talk about the long-rumored Beatles iPod, laptop cart repair and the eMac.

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Mill Valley podcaster covers technology, pop culture from garage - Marin Journal

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Apple takes a very un-tech approach to solving fake news: human editors

Google News Initiative announced to fight fake news and support journalism - The Verge

Buy Relay FM Live Tickets - AltConf

New Apple Watch bands feature spring colors and styles - Apple

Upgrade #185: The March 2018 Apple Event Draft - Relay FM

Yellow Submarine iPod Coming Soon, Complete With Beatles Catalog | TechCrunch

Apple Teases Secret Surprise: Tomorrow Is A Day "That You'll Never Forget" - Business Insider

Subnet - Relay FM

The Case for an ePad – 512 Pixels

eMate 300 - Wikipedia

Logitech Rugged Combo iPad Case with Detachable Keyboard - Logitech

Bretford PowerSync Cart 20 for iPad and iPad mini - Business - Apple

Bretford PowerSync Cart 40 for iPad and iPad mini - Business - Apple

Why Apple’s next laptop should run iOS | Macworld

512 Pixels - YouTube

The iMac G4 - 512 Pixels on YouTube

184: They Perfected It, Mum Mar 14, 2018

WWDC is announced, Apple acquires a digital magazine service, and Myke and Federico discuss some ‘iOS Little Wonders’, because Stephen is away.

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New lower-cost 13-inch Retina MacBook reported to debut in June, iPad refresh coming | 9to5Mac

Upgrade #184: The Claim Chowder Secret Society - Relay FM

Apple Music hits 38 million paid subscribers - Reuters

Amazon’s Alexa gaining new ‘Follow-up Mode’, no longer requires trigger word after every request | 9to5Mac

Relay FM Live at WWDC 2018 — Relay FM

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Apple to acquire digital magazine service Texture - Apple

Apple is buying Texture, the digital magazine distributor - Recode

Apple Acquires Texture, a Digital Magazine Subscription Service – MacStories

183: PodStorm Mar 07, 2018

Stephen's family staged a HomePod intervention, Myke names his favorite Apple Watch apps, Apple kills off iTunes LP and Federico has some news.

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Apple Park: Transcript of 911 calls about injuries from walking into glass - San Francisco Chronicle

Apple Confirms It Will No Longer Accept New iTunes LP Content After March 2018 – MacStories

'End of iTunes?': Leaked Apple email spells end of music downloads | Metro News

A HomePod Intervention – 512 Pixels

Subnet - Relay FM

HomePod — Welcome Home by Spike Jonze — Apple - YouTube

WatchKit is a sweet solution that will only ever give us baby apps – Marco.org

Daring Fireball: Marco Arment: 'WatchKit Is a Sweet Solution That Will Only Ever Give Us Baby Apps'

iOS - Feature Availability - Apple

iPad Refresh in March Likely as Apple Receives Certification for New Tablets in Eurasia - Mac Rumors

iPad Pro With Face ID Will 'Likely' Debut at WWDC 2018 in Early June - Mac Rumors

iPhone SE: Everything We Know | MacRumors

Apple's AirPower Wireless Charging Mat Could Be Available to Buy Next Month - Mac Rumors

KGI: Apple to Launch Cheaper MacBook Air in 2Q 2018 - Mac Rumors

Chinese Report Says $150-$200 HomePod and $799-$899 MacBook Air to Launch This Year - Mac Rumors

182: Wireless Charging Denier Feb 28, 2018

Federico and Myke slander Stephen's good name before talking about iPhone and headphone rumors and Amazon's acquisition of Ring.

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Tara's Tip (that Federico stole)

Apple Highlights Apps with watchOS 4.2 Features for Skiers and Snowboarders – MacStories

Apple Watch Series 3 now tracks skiing and snowboarding activity - Apple

Amazon buys startup Ring in $1 billion deal to run your home security - Reuters

Amazon wants a key to your house. I did it. I regretted it. - The Washington Post

Amazon patents wristband that tracks warehouse workers' movements | Technology | The Guardian

Apple Plans Giant High-End iPhone, Lower-Priced Model - Bloomberg

KGI: 6.1-Inch iPhone to Have Single-Lens Rear Camera, Aluminum Frame, 3GB RAM, and No 3D Touch, Cost $700-$800 - Mac Rumors

KGI: Apple Developing High-End Over-Ear Headphones, Launching Late 2018 at the Earliest - Mac Rumors

The In-Glass Fingerprint Reader: Explained! - MKBHD - YouTube

Vivo Apex concept phone hands-on - The Verge - YouTube

181: Headspaced Against My Will Feb 21, 2018

Federico has a surprise for the group, then goes on to teach about Things 3 before Stephen complains about its repeating task support. In a shocking turn of events, Myke has the need for a Mac app.

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AirPlay 2 Features Removed From iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3 - Mac Rumors

The Nest Cam IQ Indoor is now also a Google Assistant speaker - CNET

Canvas #54: Managing Your Smart Home from iOS - Relay FM

Adding HomeKit to incompatible devices with Homebridge - Six Colors

Things 3.4 Brings Powerful New Automation Features and App Integrations – MacStories

Things URL Scheme - Things Support - Cultured Code

Things on iOS: The Complete Guide to Automations and Workflows - The Sweet Setup

Launcher with Multiple Widgets on the App Store

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New Apps for 2018 – MacStories

Analog(ue) #124: The Casey Liss Paternity Leave Extravaganza - Relay FM

"Tiny Head Tee" — **180: Our True Tiny Head Form** Feb 14, 2018
We have HomePod opinions, dreams about WWDC and an amazing new t-shirt.

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Chris Rowland Illustration

Ed Listening to Seniors

Myke's HomePod Video

The Unreleased HomePod Ad

There’s no App Store ’emoji apocalypse,’ just inconsistent policy enforcement | TechCrunch

Apple's Emoji Crackdown - Emojipedia

HomePod vs. iPod Hi-Fi - 512 Pixels on YouTube

Upgrade #180: Too Much Speaker - Relay FM

Siri on HomePod Correctly Answered 52.3% of Queries in New AI Test - Mac Rumors

We Ran HomePod Through the Smart Speaker Gauntlet | Loup Ventures

Apple HomePod Review: It Only Sounds Great: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

Apple Confirms HomePod Can Leave White Rings on Wood Surfaces With Oil or Wax Finishes - Mac Rumors

179: The Tiny Head Pandemic Feb 07, 2018

The boys are joined by Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge to talk about a rash of App Store rejections regarding the use of emoji. After that, discussion turns to HomePod reviews and the possibilities of watchOS 5.

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Kenshiro - Wikipedia

A festive party popper 🎉 with Angela Guzman | Emoji Wrap — The Emoji Podcast from Emojipedia

The Making of Apple’s Emoji: How designing these tiny icons changed my life

Apple's Emoji Crackdown - Emojipedia

Developers Report Recent Enforcement of Stricter Rules for Emoji Use in iOS Apps - Mac Rumors

Slack Overhauls Emoji Support With One Catch - Emojipedia

Emojipedia — Home of Emoji Meanings

Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) | Twitter

HomePod Review Roundup – MacStories

Bittracker Gets Approved - Sam Eckert on Twitter

Who's There by Seniors on Apple Music

Who's There by Seniors on Spotify

watchOS 5: A Relatively Modest Proposal – BirchTree

157 New Emojis in the 2018 Emoji List - Emojipedia

Ungeniused #43: Emoji - Relay FM

Boolean Logic & Logic Gates: Crash Course Computer Science #3 - YouTube

178: The Tiny Head Trend Jan 31, 2018

It's January, so it's time to spin up the iPhone rumor machine, but first Stephen and Federico consider what a "Snow Leopard" iOS release could look like. Lastly, one of them has switched to DuckDuckGo.

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FileBrowser - Computers+Cloud on the App Store

iPad Diaries: Transmit Replacements and FTP Clients – MacStories

HomePod - Apple

BlaBlaCar is optimizing its service for small cities and has a new visual identity | TechCrunch

New Look. New Focus. New BlaBlaCar. - YouTube

Scoop: Apple delays iOS features to focus on reliability, performance - Axios

Steve Troughton-Smith drops the wisdom

Review: the iPhone X – 512 Pixels

Ming-Chi Kuo Casts Doubt on iPhone SE 2, Expects Few Changes Should New Model Launch - Mac Rumors

Reports allege Apple making fewer iPhone Xs due to weak demand | Ars Technica

Google Helping Mobile Publishing? Some Publishers Are Not So Sure - The New York Times

dogcow tattoo - Google Search

DuckDuckGo !Bang

177: Whatever State Asparagus Is Born In Jan 24, 2018

After wading through HomePod and iOS 11.3 news, the boys give a status report on how they're feeling about iOS 11 and High Sierra several months into running the releases.

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macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 — and Meltdown Patches for Sierra and El Capitan — Released – 512 Pixels

Episode 39: The Mac App Store’s Problems – AppStories

Myke's Trophy

Amazon brings voice control to its Alexa app for Android, with iOS coming soon | TechCrunch

HomePod arrives February 9, available to order this Friday - Apple

HomePod - Apple

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "HomePod is only mysterious..."

HomePod Orders Open Friday – 512 Pixels

Apple previews iOS 11.3 - Apple

Apple Announces iOS 11.3 with ARKit 1.5, New Animoji, Health Records, Music Videos, and More – MacStories

Connected #147: I Wish We Could Be Friends in Real Life - Relay FM

Apple announces solution bringing health records to iPhone - Apple

Prepare for changes to macOS Server - Apple Support

Weird Messages Icon

Messages in iCloud Returns in iOS 11.3 Beta – MacStories

176: A Kernel Panic at the Disco Jan 16, 2018

What does the death of Transmit mean for pro apps on the iPad? Should Apple make a laptop that runs iOS? Does Myke understand how hypothetical questions work?

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Snowy Stephen Hackett

Panic Blog » The Future of Transmit iOS

Macheads (Video 2009) - IMDb

FileBrowser - Computers+Cloud on the App Store

Coda on the App Store

iFiles 2 on the App Store

Documents by Readdle on the App Store

DEVONthink To Go on the App Store

Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards - Relay FM

Brydge Keyboards

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "It only took 3 different units, but I may have finally managed to get a functioning Brydge keyboard for the 12.9” iPad Pro."

Why Apple’s next laptop should run iOS | Macworld

The case against building an iOS laptop—and why it might happen anyway | Macworld

Upgrade #169: Discontinue All Other Products - Relay FM

Apple may have finally gotten too big for its unusual corporate structure - Vox

175: The Devil on my Shoulder Jan 09, 2018

2018 is here, and so is Stephen’s new computer and our predictions for the next year. Also, CES is a thing.

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James Bond Movie Theme Songs, Ranked Worst to Best | Rolling Stone

Upgrade #174: The 2017 Upgradies - Relay FM

Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacements are available starting today | TechCrunch

Accidental Tech Podcast: 255: The Thermal Paste Lottery

Mac Power Users #412: Stephen Hackett Returns - Relay FM

Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create One User Experience - Bloomberg

This 65-inch OLED TV rolls up like a giant newspaper - The Verge

Samsung just unveiled a 146-inch, modular TV that could surpass OLED - The Verge

LG’s new 4K OLED and Super UHD TVs add Google Assistant, Alexa, and an even better picture - The Verge

Jabra’s new wireless earbuds have five hours of battery life and Alexa built in - The Verge

JBL releases Google Assistant-enabled headphones and upgraded speakers - The Verge

iDevices’ new smart light switch isn’t just controlled by Alexa — it has Alexa built in - The Verge

Google is introducing a new Smart Display platform - The Verge

Lenovo and Google have created their own Echo Show that supports YouTube - The Verge

HyperDrive USB-C Hub + 7.5W Qi Wireless Charger iPhone Stand by HYPER by Sanho Corporation — Kickstarter

First Alert debuts Onelink Safe & Sound smoke alarm/speaker with HomeKit, AirPlay 2 support

Asus' new Lyra Voice mesh router is also an Alexa-equipped speaker - The Verge

Corsair releases wireless mechanical keyboard and mouse pad that doubles as a wireless charger - The Verge

Garmin’s new Speak Plus includes a dashboard camera - The Verge

Russian meteor explosion: Spectacular dash cam video of meteorite fireball falling in Urals - YouTube

174: 2017 In Review: I've Been Sitting on That Joke for Months Jan 02, 2018

We grade our predictions for 2017 before setting off on a trip down memory lane of the last twelve months of Apple news.

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Micro.blog

Accidental Tech Podcast: Chris Lattner interview

Chris Lattner Is Leaving Apple – MacStories

Consumer Reports Fails to Earn MacBook Pro Credibility | iMore

iOS 10.3 to Standardize In-App Review Prompts, Developers to Gain Ability to Respond to Customer Reviews – MacStories

Apple Announces WWDC 2017: Kicks Off June 5 in San Jose – MacStories

Apple Park opens to employees in April - Apple

Taking Pocket Further with Mozilla « Pocket Blog

Remaster - Relay FM

Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “Shiny RED iPhone”

Apple Acquires Workflow – MacStories

On That New $329 iPad – 512 Pixels

Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives

Apple Introducing New Mac Pro, Pro iMacs and External Display Over Coming Years

Early Macintosh Emulation Comes to the Archive | Internet Archive Blogs

The Oregon Trail: MECC: Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

Memphis’ revamped Apple Store opens at Saddle Creek – 512 Pixels

Apple Launches Store Redesign and Today at Apple Program – MacStories

Apple Clarifies That Affiliate Program Changes Affect In-App Purchases Only – MacStories

Google I/O: Your Google Assistant is getting better across devices, from Google Home to your phone

iOS 11: iPad Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

MacStories iOS 11 Concept - YouTube

WWDC 2017 – Tag Archive - MacStories

Interview: Scott Forstall and Original iPhone Innovators @ Computer History Museum - YouTube

iPhone 7 — The Rock x Siri Dominate the Day — Apple - YouTube

Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels

Apple Machine Learning Journal

Apple Has Killed the iPod shuffle and the iPod nano - 512 Pixels on YouTube

Carpool Karaoke: The Series Now Available on Apple Music – MacStories

HomePod’s Firmware and the Next iPhone – MacStories

Ulysses Announces Move to Subscription Pricing – MacStories

Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE review: missed connections - The Verge

iOS 11: The MacStories Review – MacStories

One: The Voice Speaker for Music Lovers | Sonos

Release Notes 2017 Conference: Chicago

Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards, Live from Chicago - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: Matt Alexander on Apple's PR Strategy for iPhone X

SiriKit Support Will Be Included on HomePod for Certain Third-Party App Domains – MacStories

Twitter officially expands its character count to 280 starting today | TechCrunch

iMac Pro Orders Now Open – 512 Pixels

Apple Introduces Podcast Analytics Beta – MacStories

iTunes Connect: App Pre-Ordering

Under the Radar #111: Universal Mac Apps? - Relay FM

Questions Abound After Bloomberg Reports ‘Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps’ – 512 Pixels

More on Universal Apps – 512 Pixels

A Message to Our Customers - Apple

iPhone Battery & Power - Official Apple Support

Apple Apologizes for Poor iPhone CPU Smoothing Communication, Updates Support Website and Battery Repair Costs – 512 Pixels

173: The Final Robin Dec 19, 2017

Round out 2017 with fake apps and an anti-wishlist.

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About Secure Boot - Apple Support

Watch All The Apple TV Aerial Video Screensavers - Benjamin Mayo

Amazon Says Prime Video Had Most First-Week Downloads of Any Apple TV App Ever - Mac Rumors

Twitterrific for iOS Adds Black Theme, Dynamic Type, Temporary Muffles, Poll Support, and More – MacStories

Fake Version of Microsoft Exclusive Game 'Cuphead' Makes it Onto iOS App Store for $4.99 [Update: Removed] - Mac Rumors

Stolen ‘Cuphead’ game gets past App Review accompanied by faked developer website, appears to be one of many | 9to5Mac

The 'Cuphead' Scam and TouchArcade: What Happened | TouchArcade

Rainbrow, a Game Controlled by the iPhone X’s TrueDepth Camera – MacStories

Geekbench Results Visualize Possible Link Between iPhone Slowdowns and Degraded Batteries - Mac Rumors

If you see, 'Your iPhone battery may need to be serviced' - Apple Support

Guilherme Rambo on Twitter: "If you want to see the battery health of your iPhone, you can check the Console when it's connected to power https://t.co/adpNMok7iz"

172: Shazamalo Dec 12, 2017

Myke was surprised by Apple's Shazam acquisition, Ticci is living that 4K life and Stephen is thinking about an iMac Pro.

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iPhone X: A New Frontier – MacStories

Sonos and Ikea team up for home audio harmony | TechRadar

Brains, beauty and beats: Google Home Max is here

Apple Opens App Pre-Orders to All Developers – MacStories

iMac Pro: 1 Week Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

2017 iMac Pro Review - Craig Hunter

Apple’s new iMacPro has an impressive 200%-300% speed bump. « Vincent Laforet's Blog

Why I'm considering the iMac Pro | iMore

Upgrade #169: Discontinue All Other Products - Relay FM

Belkin Ultra High Speed 4K HDMI Cable (2m) - Apple

Apple Acquires Shazam, The Music-Recognition App - Buzzfeed

Spotify Acquires The Echo Nest, Gaining Control Of The Music DNA Company That Powers Its Rivals | TechCrunch

171: Leave it to Stephen Dec 05, 2017

Apple’s had a rough week, Myke’s office is full of assistants and Federico is back with a new task manager and an iPhone X review.

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Gboard Adds Automatic Theme Switching – MacStories

Virtual Keyboard Developer Leaked 31 Million of Client Records - MacKeeper

Episode 34: Pick 2: Pixelmator Pro and Things 3 – AppStories

Things 3

Apple Pay Cash Rolls Out in the US to iOS 11.2 Users – MacStories

How to use Apple Pay Cash - Six Colors

iPhone X: A New Frontier – MacStories

170: Playing Chicken with Jony Ive Nov 28, 2017

Myke returns with many comments about last week’s show and a surprise Black Friday purchase. Meanwhile, Stephen has installed Windows 10.

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Frederico Christmas Trees has Moved!

It’s time for Spotify to stop capping how much music you can save - The Verge

Remember The Milk - Upgrade to a Pro account

PopSockets

PopSockets Monkeyhead Galaxy

Google Updates Docs, Slides, and Sheets Apps with iPhone X, iPad Drag and Drop Support for iOS 11 – MacStories

Has Google Docs been updated with Drag and Drop? - kylesethgray

Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens

Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org

Query #18: Furniture with a Face - Relay FM

169: Really Regular Nightstand Nov 22, 2017

Stephen is struggling with a lot of things and makes a task management confession, but Federico broke his iPhone X, so it all comes out in the wash. Oh, and Myke is gone, so don’t tell him he was right about the HomePod being delayed.

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The best laptop ever made – Marco.org

Apple’s laptop designs are cornering Mac users | Macworld

Alexa can now play music from Spotify on Sonos speakers - The Verge

Astra - for Alexa Voice Services on the App Store

Has Google Docs been updated with Drag and Drop?

Nope.

Get rid of the 3,333 offline song limit - The Spotify Community

Stephen's tweet about the iPhone clock bug

Ticci's Broken iPhone

Amazon.com: Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand W/ AFC Wall Charger - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

iPhone X Repair Costs Higher Than Previous Models – 512 Pixels

Apple Begins High Sierra Automatic Rollout – 512 Pixels

John Paczkowski on Twitter

Why Apple’s HomePod Is Three Years Behind Amazon’s Echo - Bloomberg

iMac Pro - Apple

iMac Pro to feature A10 Fusion coprocessor, possibly for always-on ‘Hey Siri’ | 9to5Mac

iMac Pro Appears to Include A10 Fusion Chip for Always-On 'Hey Siri' - Mac Rumors

Steve Troughton-Smith on the A10 and Intel CPUs

Remember The Milk: Online to-do list and task management

168: My Bedroom Has Become a Museum Nov 14, 2017

Control Center is broken, Myke is broken and Spotify is broken.

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Control Center is in the Wrong Place on the iPhone X – 512 Pixels

What’s new in iOS 11.2 beta 3? Hands-on with changes and features [Video] | 9to5Mac

iOS 11.2 Supports Faster 7.5W Charging on iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X From Qi-Based Wireless Charging Accessories - Mac Rumors

Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation & sleep.

Clips 2.0 Introduces Selfie Scenes for iPhone X, Star Wars Content, iCloud Syncing, and More – MacStories

GitHub - insidegui/AnimojiStudio: Make Animoji videos with unlimited duration and share anywhere

Accidental Tech Podcast: 247: A Place to Stick Your Gum

KGI: Apple to Launch 6.5-Inch 'iPhone X Plus' and Lower-Priced 6.1-Inch Full-Screen LCD Model Next Year - Mac Rumors

Workflow 1.7.7 Brings Drag and Drop Integration, iPhone X Support, and More iOS 11 Changes – MacStories

iPhone X Mask Workflow, by Greyham

Garmin’s Speak puts Alexa-powered navigation in your car - The Verge

The new UE Blast may be the first great portable Alexa speaker - The Verge

The new Amazon Echo improves upon the original, slashes the price - CNET

Speak Music’s Muse brings Alexa-powered music and navigation into your car - The Verge

Amazon.com: Echo: Digital Music

Connected Portrait Mode — **167: Dissolving of the Plus Club** Nov 07, 2017
We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X. We have the iPhone X.

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Phone X Review Vlog, PART 1 - 512 Pixels YouTube

iPhone X Review Vlog, PART 2 - 512 Pixels - YouTube

Myke bumps in to Jony

Why Am I Seeing Question Mark Boxes? - Emojipedia

If you type the letter “i” and it autocorrects to an “A” with a symbol - Apple Support

8: A Smiling Frowning Poop Emoji Storm | Emoji Wrap — The Emoji Podcast from Emojipedia

Upgrade #166: The Machine That Makes Money - Relay FM

Blur - Create Custom Wallpapers on the App Store

Developer creates standalone Animoji app with private APIs, doubles the recording time | 9to5Mac

Our Portrait Mode Images

Well, I switched to the iPhone 6 Plus – 512 Pixels

Belkin BoostUp

Amazon.com: Samsung Qi Certified Wireless Charging Pad

Mophie Wireless Charging Base - Apple

How to take advantage of the iPhone X's wireless and fast-charging capabilities - Apple Insider

Material Dock | Studio Neat

Spigen Air Skin - Amazon

iPhone X Silicone Case - Ultra Violet - Apple

iPhone X Leather Case - Black - Apple

166: The Warm Water of Bribery Oct 31, 2017

iPhone X pre-orders are in, and reviews are out. There's drama surrounding both.

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Nvidia Shield

Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices

Apple iPad Pro Keyboard - Slimbook | ZAGG

Pre-order: Cool Fresh Gear — Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 244: The Mac Renaissance

Touch ID Ghost

Apple Demos iMac Pro at Final Cut Pro X Creative Summit - Mac Rumors

iPhone X Pre-order Notes – 512 Pixels

Frame Case for iPhone X

iPhone X Repair Costs Higher Than Previous Models – 512 Pixels

Apple's iPhone X: The First Field Report | WIRED

My iPhone X Experience - Here's What You Should Know. - UrAvgConsumer - YouTube

Exclusive iPhone X Experience with Apple! - Soldier Knows Best - YouTube

iPhone X Hands-on Experience! - Booredatwork - YouTube

iPhone X FIRST IMPRESSIONS !!! Hands-on Experience - Sara Dietschy - YouTube

iPhone X review: face the future - The Verge

Apple iPhone X Camera Test | WIRED

iPhone X: Tomorrow's iPhone today - Six Colors

Apple iPhone X Unboxing! - YouTube

Review of Apple’s iPhone X at Disneyland

OneThirtySeven / PR

Upgrade - Relay FM

165: Super Easy To Do a Top Case Oct 24, 2017

Back in their respective countries, the boys gather around Skype to discuss an Italian mystery, another failing keyboard, the Pixel 2 XL and iPhone X pre-orders.

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The new MacBook keyboard is ruining my life | The Outline

There’s No i in Keyboard – 512 Pixels

Federico's App Poll

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Federico's Image Quiz

Send a tweet to @_connectedfm with the hashtag #TicciShield with your guess!

Upgrade #126: Spinny Propellery Guy - Relay FM

Upgrade #127: Congratulations, You're an Analyst - Relay FM

Brydge 10.5 - Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Keyboard | Brydge

Pre-order: Cool Fresh Gear — Relay FM

Part 1 of Myke's Twitter Thread

Part 2 of Myke's Twitter Thread

Ticci's Mac

GitHub - paulyoung/Statusfy: Spotify in your status bar.

Google Pixel 2 Review: This Thing is Smart! - YouTube

Dieter Bohn on Twitter: "Until we know more about the screen issue on the Pixel 2 XL, we are pulling our review score."

Some Pixel 2 phones are making strange noises - Engadget

iPhone X available for pre-order on Friday, October 27 - Apple

**164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards** Oct 16, 2017
Live in Chicago, the boys discuss the Google Home Mini's rough launch, the future of AR at Apple and Federico's baker.

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iOS Emergency Bypass — Liss is More

Christopher Wilson on Twitter: "@imyke @_connectedfm re pixelbuds and translation. Grab your airpods, open the google translation app, tap the microphone. Now you’ve got it"

App Camp 2020: Help us expand to 3 new cities! | Indiegogo

The Clamshell iBook G3 – MacStories

Google’s Home Mini needed a software patch to stop some of them from recording everything - The Verge

Google Home Mini disables top button after privacy mistake - Business Insider

Bear on the App Store

Tim Cook on the future of fashion and augmented reality | British Vogue

Apple's Tim Cook on iPhones, augmented reality, and how he plans to change your world | The Independent

Apple CEO, Tim Cook Interview On Steve Jobs, AR, Heros, The Future - YouTube

Logitech Slim Combo iPad Pro Case with Detachable Backlit Keyboard and Smart Connector

163: U2 Red Oct 10, 2017

Stephen’s keyboard is disintegrating as Federico explains AirPlay 2, and Sonos and Google have new products out for the holiday season.

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Kate's Dongle Duffle

Apple Working on Fix for Reachability Bug in iOS 11 - Mac Rumors

Kyle Discovers DND Override

Sony Ericsson W810 - Wikipedia

Pen Addict Podcast & Field Notes Open House - Facebook

How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support

New Sonos One speaker with Alexa announced for $199 - The Verge

One: The Voice Speaker for Music Lovers | Sonos

My Smart Speaker Conundrum – 512 Pixels

Google Home Mini Review: Smart Home for $49? - MKBHD - YouTube

First look at Google Home Mini and Max - The Verge

Exclusive first look at the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL - The Verge

Photos and Videos from Pixel 2 - Google Photos

162: Daily Dongle Carry Oct 03, 2017

Federico makes a confession, the trio considers how Apple could improve Do Not Disturb and then Myke forgets how Round Robins work.

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Reachability on iPhone X - @_inside

Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “271/365: Ugh. #ismh365” • Instagram

Apple Stores Replacing iPhone 5 Screens, And This is How They Do It – 512 Pixels

Query - Relay FM

Use Bluetooth accessories with Apple Watch - Apple Support

iPhone Screen Repair & Replacement - Official Apple Support

Apple now sells an iPhone dongle with a headphone jack and charging port - The Verge

Google Drive Now Supports iOS 11’s Files App – MacStories

Do Not Disturb While Living - Allen Pike

Smouldering Ticci on the Wrist

Connected #158: The EchoSystem - Relay FM

Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor HD Camera

Upgrade #161: I Look at My Phone and the Money Leaves - Relay FM

Amazon Echo Spot first look - YouTube

Amazon Unveils new Echo Products – 512 Pixels

Amazon’s Alexa messaging and calling now available in the UK and Germany - The Verge

Zipped on the App Store

Todoist

Airmail - Your Mail With You on the App Store

Copied on the App Store

iPad Shelf Apps: A Roundup of the Best – MacStories

Workshelf on the App Store

Gladys on the App Store

Blink: Better Affiliate Links on the App Store

Day One Journal on the App Store

AR Sports Basketball on the App Store

Linky for Twitter and Facebook on the App Store

Fantastical 2 for iPad on the App Store

1Password on the App Store

161: A Handbag? Face Cream? A Chainsaw? Sep 26, 2017

Files on iOS 11 is taking shape, and some problems are emerging. Federico gets sad listening to the others talk about their watches, then slowly disappears as Stephen talks about macOS High Sierra.

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Frederico Christmas Trees

Frederico Christmas Trees (@fredericochristmastrees) • Instagram photos and videos

iCloud - Family Sharing - Apple

Family purchases and payments - Apple Support

iOS 11: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Benjamin's MykePoint

St. Jude Kids Marathon: Go J Go - St. Jude Heroes

Accidental Tech Podcast: 240: Undefined Wait Period

Upgrade #160: A Helipad on Your Table - Relay FM

Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “Gold.” • Instagram

Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE review: missed connections - The Verge

macOS High Sierra Review: A Modern Snow Leopard? – 512 Pixels

Reliving that Snow Leopard Magic – MacStories

160: Things Have Taken a Turn Sep 19, 2017

Federico’s iOS 11 review is done. Stephen has an announcement. Myke makes a confession about his Apple TV remote.

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Mighty - Play Your Spotify Music Without A Phone

Get an Apple Music Family Membership - Apple Support

Daring Fireball: Welcome to the Steve Jobs Theater

St. Jude Kids Marathon: Go J Go - St. Jude Heroes

365 - Kyle Seth Gray

One Year with Apple Watch — SBREINGAN.COM

Apple Watch — Dear Apple — Apple - YouTube

HDR movies arrive on iPad Pro, and they look great - The Verge

Daring Fireball: Disney Is the Lone Holdout From Apple's Plan to Sell 4K Movies for $20

Marvel and Star Wars films will be Disney streaming exclusives - Engadget

Toggl

iOS 11: The Macstories Review - Macstories

iOS 11: The MacStories Review - Audiobook Version

Club MacStories

Dropbox for iOS 11 | | Dropbox Blog

PCalc’s Delightfully Insane About Screen – MacStories

CARROT Weather 4.0: Simply Delightful – MacStories

MeasureKit - AR ruler app for iOS 11

Todoist

GIFwrapped Adds Powerful Drag and Drop Organization and Sharing – MacStories

OmniFocus - The Omni Group

Textastic - Text, Code, and Markup Editor with Syntax Highlighting - FTP, SFTP, Dropbox - for iPad

Working Copy, Git on iOS

DEVONthink To Go on the App Store

Fox Animoji — **159: Badman Ears** Sep 13, 2017
A day after Apple’s event, the boys come up for air long enough to talk about the most recent firmware leak, the dedication of Steve Jobs Theatre, the iPhone 8 — of course — the iPhone X.

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St. Jude Kids Marathon: Go J Go - St. Jude Heroes

iOS 11 GM leak confirms D22 ‘iPhone X’ features: Portrait Lighting, True Tone Display, revised AirPods, much more | 9to5Mac

Daring Fireball: iOS 11 GM Leaked, Reveals New iPhone Names, Wallpapers, Cellular Apple Watch Details, and More

Daring Fireball: BBC Confirms iOS 11 GM URLs Were Leaked to 9to5Mac and MacRumors

Upgrade #158: New Theater Smell - Relay FM

Apple Events - Keynote September 2017 - Apple

As gender diversity battles roil Silicon Valley, Apple puts just one woman onstage - The Verge

On That Face ID Keynote Goof – 512 Pixels

Building Apps for iPhone X - Fall 2017 - Videos - Apple Developer

iPhone X Impressions & Hands On! - YouTube

The case against Control Center – 512 Pixels

On That Face ID Keynote Goof – 512 Pixels

Steve is angry with a camera - YouTube

Apple Accessories Roundup: iPhone, Apple Watch, Wireless Charging, and More – MacStories

iPhone X leaked benchmarks match MacBook speeds and destroy Android - TNW

Wireless Charging - Apple

158: The EchoSystem Sep 05, 2017

Everyone is back, and it’s a good thing, because there’s lots of news: Siri has moved in with Craig, Alexa and Cortana are hanging out and the Apple September event looms large on the horizon.

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September – 512 Pixels

Go J Go - St. Jude Heroes

Episode 21: Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do – AppStories

Product Graveyard

Everpix Obituary: Shutdown and Alternatives | Product Graveyard

iOS 11's SOS Feature Allows You to Temporarily Disable Touch ID and Require Passcode - Mac Rumors

Apple axes annual Apple Music Festival in London after 10 years - Music Business Worldwide

Apple Acknowledges Siri Leadership Has Officially Moved From Eddy Cue to Craig Federighi - Mac Rumors

Apple has hired two well-regarded TV execs to ramp up its original video plans - Recode

Amazon adds multi-room audio for Echo, Dot, and Show; third party support on the way - Six Colors

Sonos sends out invites for smart speaker reveal on October 4 | TechCrunch

Google announces three third-party speakers with Assistant, plus LG appliance integration - The Verge

Alexa and Cortana are officially teaming up - Six Colors

How Apple Plans to Change the Way You Use the Next iPhone - Bloomberg

Report: iPhone 8 to feature iPad-like Dock, redesigned multitasking and new gestures to replace home button | 9to5Mac

Steve Troughton-Smith's iPhone Mockups

Upgrade - Relay FM

157: Your Legacy Chooses You Aug 28, 2017

Federico is back from the Genius Bar and joined by Stephen to discuss Time Machine and iCloud Backups, Apple's push with Swift education and SMS filtering in iOS 11.

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Google Maps suggests BlaBlaCar for long-distance rides | TechCrunch

Consumer Next Steps | Crashplan

iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support

Why the Mac needs iCloud Backup | Macworld

Leading US community colleges adding Swift curriculum - Apple

iTunes U Collections Are Moving to Apple Podcasts – MacStories

iPad - iTunes U - Apple

Luna Display Turns an iPad into a Second Screen for Your Mac – MacStories

Luna Display by Astro HQ — Kickstarter

Apple to Hold Product Launch Event on Sept. 12 - WSJ

Nomorobo - Robocall Blocking on the App Store

156: Planet of the Podcasts Aug 21, 2017

Myke and Federico discuss Apple's supposed budget for original content, reviews of the Essential Phone, Apple's iOS 11 marketing videos, and Federico's unexpected trip to the Genius Bar.

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Liftoff - Relay FM

Slack for iOS Gains Quick Replies for Notifications – MacStories

Federico's Concerning Image

Apple is reportedly investing $1 billion in original video content - The Verge

Hollywood, Apple Said to Mull Rental Plan, Defying Theaters - Bloomberg

Essential Phone review - The Verge

Why would Google make the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 look so different? - Android Authority

Apple Releases iOS 11 and iPad How-To Videos – MacStories

Canvas #42: iOS 11 - Multitasking - Relay FM

155: Desktop Screaming Aug 15, 2017

Myke and Stephen sit down together to talk through a mountain of follow-up, consider Apple’s design options on the next iPhone and revisit App Store subscriptions.

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Why The iPad Pro Smart Connector Accessory Business Isn’t Booming - The Fast Company

What's New - Workflow

A New Coat of Paint — Relay FM

Relay FM Q&A 2017 - YouTube

Swift creator Chris Lattner joins Google Brain after Tesla Autopilot stint | TechCrunch

Apple releases iOS 11 developer beta 6 (and public beta 5) with new Maps & App Store icons | 9to5Mac

New Maps Icon

New App Store Icon

New mockups show ‘double notch’ concept, and how apps might look on the iPhone 8 | 9to5Mac

Introducing Canary Talk, Desktop Streaming, and a new Watch Live. | The Canary Blog

Query #5: The Disembodied Voice - Relay FM

Why we’re switching Ulysses to Subscription – Building Ulysses – Medium

154: Beta on the Beach Aug 08, 2017

The avalanche of news from the HomePod firmware continues as speculation about the next iPhone becomes more and more sure.

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watchOS 4 beta 5 for Apple Watch now available | 9to5Mac

Apple Plans to Release a Cellular-Capable Watch to Break iPhone Ties - Bloomberg

HomePod Firmware Possibly Reveals Apple Watch With LTE and 4K Apple TV With HDR10 and Dolby Vision - Mac Rumors

Apple Listing Select Movies as 4K and HDR in iTunes Purchase History - Mac Rumors

About iTunes Plus - Apple Support

Myke's Youtube Channel

Relay FM Memphis Meetup - Facebook

The iPhone 8 Model! - MKBHD - YouTube

Potential 'Copper Gold' iPhone 8 Color Depicted in New Images - Mac Rumors

All 2017 iPhones to Come in Only Three Colors, Launch Simultaneously in September - Mac Rumors

Leaked Foxconn Images Show Off Internals of iPhone 8, Including Wireless Charging Coil - Mac Rumors

A Silly Theory — Liss is More

Samsung's Galaxy S8 has a pressure-sensitive home button built into the screen - The Verge

Federico Viticci on Twitter: iOS 11 iPad setup Screen

Steve Troughton Smith on Twitter: FilesKeyboard Shortcuts

153: Top-Notch Phone Aug 02, 2017

Stephen is sad about iPods. Federico is happy about iPads. Someone at Apple is probably unhappy about accidental leaks. Just another week.

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i.am+ buys Wink, the smart home hub formerly owned by Flex and Quirky | TechCrunch

Home | i.am+ | CULTURE TECH

Carpool Karaoke: The Series Launches August 8th – MacStories

Apple Removes iPod nano and iPod shuffle From Sale – 512 Pixels

Apple Has Killed the iPod shuffle and the iPod nano - YouTube

Connected on Twitter: "Help settle something… Do you listen to music that you’ve synced to your Apple Watch?"

Apple Posts Q3 2017 Results – 512 Pixels

Buy iPad mini 4 - Apple

Daring Fireball: Botched Release of Beta HomePod OS Reveals Details of New 2017 iPhones and HomePod

HomePod Firmware Details iPhone 'SmartCamera' Feature for Autodetecting Pets, Babies, and Scenes - Mac Rumors

Daring Fireball: iPhone D22's Nickname May Have Been 'Ferrari'

HomePod’s Firmware and the Next iPhone – MacStories

Developing for iPhone Pro - Allen Pike

Steven Troughton-Smith's Patreon

The Rock Fanny Pack Photo — **152: British Man in a Van with a MacBook** Jul 25, 2017
Stephen tries to help Myke with his laptop as The Rock is having a great day with Siri. Then, Federico breaks down Siri changes coming this fall.

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See You, See Me | WIRED

Latest iPhone 8 renders imagine a seamless status bar around the sensor ‘notch’ | 9to5Mac

The release of iOS11 will render many game apps unusable - Slate

Connected #13: Dig Up an App - Relay FM

Compare Mac models - Apple

What’s new in iOS 11 beta 4? | 9to5Mac

Steve Troughton-Smith Solves the Icon Mystery

Typos in Disk Utility – 512 Pixels

iPhone 7 — The Rock x Siri Dominate the Day — Apple - YouTube

Cookie Monster Siri Commercial - YouTube

The Rock Recreates the Fanny Pack Photo

siri.com

Siri vs the Ads: Does It Hold Up? - MKBHD - YouTube

Liftoff - Relay FM

151: The Snapchat of Moving Plastic Jul 18, 2017

Federico is busy chasing turtles, so Myke and Stephen get to talk about Echo rumors, phones you can squeeze, and macOS High Sierra.

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Windows Hello meets twins and wins - Business Insider

Nest Cam IQ: Security Camera + 4k Sensor? - MKBHD - YouTube

Canary - A complete security system in a single device.

Logitech Circle 2 In/Outdoor HD Home Security Camera

PayPal is Rolling Out to the App Store, Apple Music, iTunes, and iBooks – MacStories

The Best Fidget Spinners | The Wirecutter

IFTTT Launches Powerful Applet Tools in New Maker Tier – MacStories

imyke’s Applets - IFTTT

forgottentowel on Twitter: "What would be the point of having a white faceplate with this design?"

Amazon's next Echo will be more like Apple's HomePod - Engadget

Amazon Echo Teardown - iFixit

Amazon’s Alexa is now on the HTC U11 - The Verge

HTC U11: The Squeeze Phone?! - MKBHD - YouTube

Exclusive: This is the 2017 Google Pixel "XL," with low-bezel AMOLED display and squeezable frame

Query - Relay FM

macOS - Apple Developer

What's New in macOS 10.13

Gif of iMessage animation on Cadillac’s website — **150: The Turtle Anniversary** Jul 11, 2017
This week, faces are authenticating phones, iOS 11 is shaming apps for using location data and Federico is hard at work on his review.

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Anniversary - Wikipedia

Ungeniused - Relay FM

The Reality of Indie Life - Stephen at AltConf

Amazon Echo Show Teardown - iFixit

Upgrade #149: The Taste of Danger - Relay FM

Spam in my kitchen: The Amazon Echo Show arrives - Six Colors

Apple Offering Free Repairs of First-Generation Apple Watches With Detached Back Covers - Mac Rumors

Unlikely report claims Touch ID still not finalized for iPhone 8, may launch without Apple Pay | 9to5Mac

Cadillac 💟 Ticci

What's New in Location Technologies - WWDC 2017 Video

WWDC on the App Store

iThoughts (mindmap) on the App Store

FondFont — Install any font for system-wide usage on the App Store

Ulysses on the App Store

Editorial on the App Store

Working Copy - Powerful Git client on the App Store

DEVONthink To Go on the App Store

149: Caramel Jul 04, 2017

Will the next iPhone eschew TouchID for facial scanning? Is Stephen keeping his Echo Show? Can Ticci explain CoreML in a way that normal humans can understand?

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The Prompt - Relay FM

The Prompt #30: The Internet in Your Pocket - Relay FM

prompt.photos

Upgrade #148: I Think I Think What You Think - Relay FM

Ben's Tweets about the next iPhone

Can the MacBook Pro Replace Your iPad? — Fraser Speirs

Echo Show and a Molar Mac

Introducing Core ML - WWDC 2017

Core ML | Apple Developer Documentation

Machine Learning - Apple Developer

LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock for Smart Home - Amazon

148: The Grand Scheme of Screens Jun 27, 2017

The Prompt Curse strikes again! Find out what has been struck down, as Myke and Federico discuss the current state of iOS 11, Ticci’s keyboard woes, reviews of the Echo Show, and ARKit.

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iOS 11 preview: keep it simple, smarty - The Verge

iOS 11 preview | iMore

iOS 11 turns your iPad into a completely different machine | TechCrunch

3rd Party Apps in the beta release notes

TestFlight working on iOS 11

Zach's comments on Nest and HomeKit

Canopy – Studio Neat

Matias Wireless Aluminum Keyboard

Amazon Echo Show Review: Yeah, It's Creepy, But It's Got Big Potential | WIRED

Amazon Echo Show review: doing more by doing less - The Verge

Made With ARKit

Made With ARKit (@madewithARKit) | Twitter

Apple’s AR is closer to reality than Google’s - The Verge

Introducing ARKit: Augmented Reality for iOS - WWDC 2017 Video

147: I Wish We Could Be Friends in Real Life Jun 20, 2017

This week: HomeKit changes coming in iOS 11, our approaches to running betas and Business Chat in iMessage.

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10.5-inch iPad Pro Impressions – 512 Pixels

Logitech's Slim Combo for iPad Pro tries to do too much | iMore

Kevin's Image

Logitech's Tweet

Apple just created, and killed, a generation of AR businesses | TechCrunch

Ikea to be Apple launch partner for AR, showing virtual furniture in your own home | 9to5Mac

HomeKit in iOS 11: Sprinklers & faucets, QR code & NFC setup, improved latency, software authentication & more | 9to5Mac

Nest considering support for Apple’s HomeKit in iOS 11 - SlashGear

Business Chat - Apple Developer

Introducing Business Chat - WWDC 2017 Videos

146: Dubbed Dub Dub Follow Up Jun 13, 2017

Recovering from San Jose, the boys wade through an ocean of follow up, then talk about the new iPads and review Planet of the Apps.

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Myke's WWDC Vlog - YouTube

Amazon now lets you block calls and messages to your Echo - The Verge

Alexa adds support for reminders and named timers | TechCrunch

Amazon’s Alexa adds support for iCloud calendars - The Verge

Slickwraps | iPhone 7 Plus Skins, Note 7 Skins, PS4 Skins, MacBook Skins

Relay FM AirPods Sticker

Logitech Announces 'Circle 2' Home Security Camera With HomeKit Compatibility - Mac Rumors

Tim Cook Says Apple Is Focusing on an Autonomous Car System - Bloomberg

Tim Cook says Apple’s car project is ‘the mother of all AI projects’ | TechCrunch

watchOS 4 lets you replace Apple Watch’s honeycomb app grid with scrollable list view

AppleCare+ for Mac - Apple

Woz the Fish

Marissa's Tumblr — Nostalgia, Gratitude & Optimism

The 10.5” iPad Pro: Future-Proof – MacStories

tvOS 11 Will Add Automatic AirPod Pairing and Dark Mode Activation Plus Home Screen Syncing – MacStories

Logitech Slim Combo iPad Pro Case with Detachable Backlit Keyboard and Smart Connector

Canopy – Studio Neat

Remaster - Relay FM

Apple 'Planet of the Apps' ad says developer rarely saw his kids - Business Insider

145: LEGO For Shortcuts Jun 06, 2017

Live from San Jose, the trio talk about the news from a little event known as WWDC.

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The Happy-O-Meter

The Happy-O-Meter Results

Ticci 'Before'

Ticci 'After'

Bad Guesses for the Next macOS Name – 512 Pixels

External Graphics Development Kit - Apple Developer

Upgrade #139: Make Money from the Money - Relay FM

iOS 11 Preview: Control Center Gets Customizable With 3D Touch - Mac Rumors

Leather Sleeve for 10.5‑inch iPad Pro - Saddle Brown - Apple

Apple Pencil Case - Midnight Blue - Apple

Logitech has released a keyboard case for the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro - The Verge

144: The Barometer of Happiness May 30, 2017

With WWDC just around the corner, the Connected trio share their hopes and dreams for Apple’s keynote.

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Canvas #36: Wishes for iOS 11 - Relay FM

Relay FM Meetup at the App Camp for Girls Fundraiser — Relay FM

Report: iPhone 8 to feature Touch ID directly on the OLED screen with optical fingerprint sensor – 9to5Mac

HomeKit and WeMo, together at last - The Verge

Apple Is Working on a Dedicated Chip to Power AI on Devices - Bloomberg

Readdle Brings Split View Drag & Drop to Their iPad Apps – MacStories

Picniic - Family Organizer on the App Store

Upgrade #143: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2017 - Relay FM

Thinking About Shared iCloud Photo Libraries – 512 Pixels

Apple Adjustable Keyboard - Wikipedia

More Than Stickers: Exploring iMessage App Utilities – MacStories

143: Super Sleuthing May 23, 2017

Stephen has launched a membership, Apple wants people to switch from Android and future hardware is starting to leak. Then, a roundup of the services we use to keep our companies running smoothly.

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Relay FM Meetup at the App Camp for Girls Fundraiser — Relay FM

James Dempsey and the Breakpoints LIVE near WWDC—a women@wwdc benefit for App Camp For Girls | Classy.org

iOS 11: iPad Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

Introducing the 512 Pixels Membership – 512 Pixels

Switch from Android to iPhone - Apple

iPhone — Why Switch - YouTube

Wayback Machine Archive of Apple's 'Switch' Page

Ellen Feiss - Apple Commercial - YouTube

How to shoot on iPhone 7 - Photography - Apple

iPhone 8 Parts Leak

Fingers-on with the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact's fingerprint scanner - YouTube

10.5 Inch iPad Pro Manufacturing Render

10.5 Inch iPad Pro Render

10.5 Inch iPad Pro Details

iOS 10.3.3 beta brings three new wallpapers to 12.9″ iPad Pro, download here | 9to5Mac

Apple to discontinue iPad mini as device gets squeezed from both ends – BGR

Accounting Software for Small Businesses | FreshBooks

Trello

Sales CRM & Pipeline Management Software | Pipedrive

Slack: Where work happens

G Suite – Gmail, Drive, Docs and More

Cloud Application Platform | Heroku

Build a Website - Squarespace

SSD Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers - Linode

Libsyn - Podcast Hosting Services

Memberful — Membership software. Simplified.

MacStadium - Dedicated Mac Hosting, Colocation, and Cloud Solutions

Dropbox

Email Marketing for Your Business | Campaign Monitor

Adobe Creative Cloud

The best apps. Better together. - Zapier

The world's leading software development platform · GitHub

Toggl - Time Tracker & Employee Timesheet Software

Free Online Invoicing for Small Businesses - invoicely

Rackspace: Managed Dedicated & Cloud Computing Services

Kraken Image Optimizer · Kraken.io

WordPress Hosting, Perfected. WP Engine®

Connected London Meetup — **142: A Trip to Barcelona** May 19, 2017
Federico has published his iOS 11 wish list, and the group goes deep on what Apple should do with the iPad’s software. Stephen manages to quickly sneak in a confession.

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Amazon’s Echo calling doesn’t let you block people - The Verge

Introducing Echo Show - YouTube

Introducing Originality & Roboism — Relay FM

iOS 11: iPad Wishes and Concept Video - Macstories

iOS 11 Concept - Youtube

Apple Drag Manager

Marvel

141: The Espresso Debacle May 09, 2017

The band is back together just in time to talk about Federico's new iPhone case, the Echo Show, Phil Schiller's comments on App Store upgrade pricing and more.

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Relay FM's Connected at Release Notes 2017 Tickets, Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Apple Clarifies That Affiliate Program Changes Affect In-App Purchases Only – MacStories

What's New - Workflow

Workflow Update Restores Google Chrome and Pocket Actions, Extends Apple Music Integration – MacStories

MOKASE | Your Mobile phone cover even makes coffee! (Suspended) by Clemente Biondo - Kickstarter

Mokase Patent Search

iTunes Connect’s App Analytics Adds Source and Referrer Data – MacStories

Phil Schiller on App Store Upgrade Pricing, Amazon Echo-Like Devices, Swift, and More | NDTV Gadgets360.com

Apple VP Phil Schiller Implies Voice-Activated Smart Speakers Could Benefit From a Screen - Mac Rumors

Phil Schiller on App Store Upgrade Pricing – MacStories

Introducing Echo Show - Amazon Official Site

Introducing Echo Show - YouTube

Amazon's New Echo Adds Touch Screen and Video-Conferencing - Bloomberg

Amazon.com : Alexa Calling and Messaging

Myke’s Chop — **140: Elaborate System of Mirrors** May 02, 2017
Myke is putting wax seals on everything, and Stephen is backing documentaries about antique computing devices. Once that’s finished, the two talk about Apple’s rumored Siri-in-a-Canister product and Amazon’s recent Alexa news.

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Myke's Chop

mykechats

Amazon Prime ordered Sealing Wax

Release Notes Conference 2017

Download - Relay FM

Introducing Download – 512 Pixels

‘Love Letter to Newton’ Video Tribute to the MessagePad – 512 Pixels

Love Notes to Newton | Indiegogo

Here's when the Pixel and Pixel XL will see their software support end - Android Authority

iOS 11 may include new video features in Apple Music, up to 10 original series planned this year | 9to5Mac

Leaked photos reveal that Fitbit’s upcoming smartwatch looks like a Fitbit - The Verge

Apple's Siri-Based Smart Speaker Has 'Over 50% Chance' of Debuting at WWDC in June - Mac Rumors

Introducing Echo Look - Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant

Amazon's new Echo Look has a hands-free camera - Six Colors

Introducing Echo Look. Love your look. Every day. - YouTube

“Who are you wearing?” - The Hustle

Alexa learns to talk like a human with whispers, pauses & emotion | TechCrunch

Dyson’s newest bladeless fan has advanced air purifiers and will work with Alexa - The Verge

139: Artisanally-Raised, Hand-Crafted Yaks Apr 25, 2017

Casey Liss comes to set Federico straight about Plex in a new segment called Follow-on. Then, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's recent environmental push, the changes coming to the iTunes Affiliate Program and AppStories, Federico's new podcast and website.

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Plex Primer — Liss is More

Plex Media Server on Cloud | Plex

Mac Power Users #374: iPad Sensei - Federico Viticci - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #253: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2017 - Relay FM

Apple delays release of first original series 'Carpool Karaoke' | Reuters

Environment - Apple

Supplier Responsibility - Apple

Earth Day 2017 — Can a building breathe? — Apple - YouTube

Earth Day 2017 — Why does Apple make its own sweat? — Apple - YouTube

Earth Day 2017 —Do solar farms feed yaks? — Apple - YouTube

Earth Day 2017 — Can we produce zero waste? — Apple - YouTube

Environment - Resources - Apple

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 188, With Special Guest Lisa Jackson

Apple - Press Info - Apple Leadership - Lisa Jackson

Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire - The New York Times

NewsDiffs | Diffing: Uber Tallies the Costs of Its Leader’s Drive to Win at Any Price

Uber Didn't Track Users Who Deleted Its App, But Its Fingerprinting Still Broke the Rules | WIRED

The Background Data and Battery Usage of Facebook’s iOS App – MacStories

Apple Cuts Affiliate Commissions on Apps and In-App Purchases – MacStories

A Comprehensive Guide to the iTunes Affiliate Program – MacStories

AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps

Introducing AppStories – MacStories

Here’s Why Juicero’s Press is So Expensive – Bolt Blog

Ben Einstein took Juicero's $699 machine apart, documenting the incredible number of custom parts in the appliance. The machine can now be picked up for a discounted price of $399.

138: Modern Day Moses Apr 18, 2017

Myke is back. Gurman is back. iPhone rumors and iPad wish lists are back.

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@viticci: You heard it here first: Hello Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Photo and Video Server App | Home Photo and Video Server | Plex

Apple Readies iPhone Overhaul for Smartphone’s 10th Anniversary - Bloomberg

Purported iPhone 8 schematics show ‘bezel-less’ front, rear Touch ID, supposed dimensions | 9to5Mac

iPhone 8 Without Touch ID Doubtfully Called One 'Likely Option' if Apple Can't Place It Under Display - Mac Rumors

On the Future of Touch ID – 512 Pixels

Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

Hey buddy — **137: Fancy Screwdrivers** Apr 11, 2017
With Myke pondering life in the woods, Stephen and Federico talk about Clips and what the Mac and iPad can learn from each other before quizzing each other on their preferred platforms in a battle for eternal nerd glory.

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Analog(ue) #9: My Shoes Are A Bit Dusty - Relay FM
Myke's shoelace story

Myke's Shoelace Tweet

WWDC 2017 - San Jose Relay FM Meetup

The Cheese Grater Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

What I Want in the New Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

Exponent Episode 109 — Screw-ups Are Fun!

How BlaBlaCar faced growing pains and had to change its focus | TechCrunch

Walt Mossberg is retiring in June - The Verge

Critical Mass - The New Yorker

The Walt Mossberg Brand – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple Launches Clips Video App for iPhone and iPad – MacStories

Steve T-S on Clips on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Sophomore – 512 Pixels

Aqua and Bondi
Stephen's book about OS X and the iMac G3.

Unboxing Apple's Ugliest Mac - YouTube

Joking Around About OS X Names At WWDC 2014 - YouTube

iPad (3rd generation) - Wikipedia

What’s New in OS X Mavericks

iPod touch 3.0 update now only $4.95 | 9to5Mac

Copland | Apple Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia

iOS 4 - Wikipedia
Stephen claimed iOS 4.1 unified the iPad and iPhone, but in reality, it was iOS 4.2.1. Federico still missed the point, but Stephen was wrong, too.

Scott Forstall - Wikipedia

Adios Avie - The Technology Chronicles

iOS 8 - Wikipedia

iTunes Ping - Wikipedia

iPad - Wikipedia

136: Metaphysical Garbage Disposal Apr 04, 2017

Apple comes clean on what’s going on with the Mac Pro, but Federico still isn’t buying one. Myke gets excited about new Samsung phones and Stephen feels old when thinking about Twitter.

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The Future of Workflow – MacStories

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Please welcome Jean MacDonald to Micro.blog

Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives

Apple Introducing New Mac Pro, Pro iMacs and External Display Over Next Year

Apple Says It Is “Completely Rethinking” The Mac Pro - Buzzfeed

Apple Will Ship A Pro iMac Later This Year - Buzzfeed

This is the Samsung Galaxy S8, coming April 21st - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy S8 Impressions! - YouTube

The 6 biggest announcements from the Galaxy S8 event - The Verge

After the smoke clears: inside Samsung's quest for redemption - The Verge

Samsung confirms the Note 7 is coming back as a refurbished device - The Verge

Andy Rubin's 'Essential Phone' Teaser Image

A Decade on Twitter – 512 Pixels

Twitter stops counting @ Replies towards its 140 characters on web and mobile | TechCrunch

WWDC Meetup Banner — **135: This Might Be Our Fault** Mar 28, 2017
Workflow has been purchased by Apple and everyone has feelings about it.

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Save the Date: Relay FM Meetup WWDC 2017 — Relay FM

Astra Brings Amazon’s Alexa Voice Assistant to the iPhone – MacStories

Stephen saw the (RED) iPhone

New RED iPhone 7 Unboxing! - YouTube

Why Apple's red iPhones are not 'Red' in China - BBC News

(PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 Plus Gets Black Front in New Part Swap Video - Mac Rumors

Apple Releases iOS 10.3 with Find My AirPods, Standardized In-App Review Prompts, and Other Improvements – MacStories

Comparing Night Shift and f.lux – 512 Pixels

Apple Releases watchOS 3.2 and macOS 10.12.4 – MacStories

Apple Releases iWork 3.1 with Touch ID Support, Greater Customization Options, and More – MacStories

Apple has acquired Workflow, a powerful automation tool for iPad and iPhone | TechCrunch

Apple Acquires Workflow – MacStories

Mac Power Users #370: Automation with Sal Soghoian - Relay FM

134: Minimum Viable Keynote Mar 21, 2017

Federico is wandering the wilderness in search of new iPad Pro hardware, so Stephen and Myke break down today’s news before apologizing to everyone.

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Connect with Thunderbolt 3 on your new MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Super Mario Run is coming to Android on March 23rd - The Verge

Leaked images of the Galaxy S8

ColorWare Launches iPhone 7 Plus Retro Edition With Vintage Mac Design for $1,899 - Mac Rumors

Apple iPhone 7+ Retro | Limited Edition

Apple iMac Computer | Apple Desktop Computer | Colorware

(PRODUCT)RED™ - iPhone 7 Special Edition - Apple

Apple - Press Info - Apple Introduces iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition

Buy iPhone 7 (PRODUCT)RED™ Special Edition - Apple

Apple introduces Product(RED) versions of iPhone 7, 7 Plus, doubles iPhone SE capacity - Six Colors

Apple Weighs iPhone Video Editing App in Renewed Push on Social - Bloomberg

Apple’s new Clips app makes social videos for other social networks - The Verge

Apple introduces Clips: the fun, new way to create expressive videos on iOS - Apple

Comic Life 3 for Mac & Windows | plasq.com

Buy Apple Watch Bands - Apple

Apple Watch band offerings expand for spring 2017 - Apple

Review: Clockwork Synergy NATO Apple Watch Band – 512 Pixels

Marco's Watch Knowledge

Apple And Hermès Continue Their Partnership With Four New Watch Straps For Spring

Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education.

Canvas - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: Mountain Lion

Accidental Tech Podcast: 213: Siri in a Can

Apple’s Next Big Thing: Augmented Reality - Bloomberg

133: The Italian Word for Spoon Mar 14, 2017

Apple has a new ad, Casey has an iMac, Ticci watches TV and everyone has workflows.

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Twitterrific for Mac: Project Phoenix by Sean Heber — Kickstarter

#197: Craig Hockenberry (part 1) | Release Notes

iPhone 7 – Sticker Fight – Apple - YouTube

Apple Promotes Sticker Packs with New Video – MacStories

MarcyMoji: A Sticker Tour Around the World – MacStories

D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD Camera - Apple

Canary - A complete security system in a single device.

Meet the Nest Cam Indoor security camera | Nest

Exclusive: Amazon to release home security camera with possible Alexa integration | AFTVnews

Prime Instant Video

Amazon Help: About X-Ray for Movies & TV Shows

Beamer – Stream video files from your Mac to Apple TV and Chromecast

Canvas #22: Workflow - The Basics - Relay FM

Workflow 1.7 Introduces Magic Variables for Easier, More Powerful Visual Automation – MacStories

Using Variables - Documentation - Workflow

Workflow 1.7.1 Brings New Icon Glyphs, ‘Run Workflow’ Action – MacStories

Club MacStories

Toggl Running - Workflow

Start Timer - Workflow

Enhanced Todoist Add - Workflow

Tweet Podcast - Workflow

Inspect Feed - Workflow

Send Repeated Text In A Message - Workflow

Add to Todoist Inbox - Workflow

Publishing Articles to WordPress with Workflow on iOS – MacStories

Clip to iCloud Drive - Workflow

iCloud Drive Clipboard - Workflow

Workflow Post Archive - MacStories

132: Fun Conjecture Hour Mar 07, 2017

This week, Stephen talks about a possible iMac Pro while his co-hosts play Zelda. They come back to round robin some things that they find frustrating about working from iOS and the iPad.

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Remaster - Relay FM

Gboard — a new keyboard from Google on the App Store

The 2017 512 Pixels T-shirt: ‘The Back Looks Better Than the Front’ – 512 Pixels

Twitterrific for Mac: Project Phoenix by Sean Heber — Kickstarter

Apple Pay Launches in Ireland, Coming Soon to Italy – MacStories

boon. | Contactless payments using your smartphone

Membership - Relay FM

Ming-Chi Kuo Says All 2017 iPhones Will Have Lightning Connectors With USB-C Fast Charging - Mac Rumors

Testing Apple’s 29W USB-C Power Adapter and iPad Pro Fast Charging – MacStories

Review: 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina display – 512 Pixels

The iMessage App Store’s Discoverability Problems – MacStories

Is the iMessage App Store dying or already dead? – Medium

Club MacStories

Relay FM on the App Store

Pusheen Animated Stickers on the App Store

Happy Toast Stickers on the App Store

Rag Tag Classic Pack on the App Store

Make It Rain: The Love of Stickers on the App Store

StickerBook — Stickerize Your Images! on the App Store

GamePigeon on the App Store

SaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox

131: The High School Reunion of Phones Feb 28, 2017

This week, Stephen yells at the cloud, Myke gets new emojis and Federico speaks wisdom to the masses.

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10.5-Inch and 12.9-Inch iPads May Not Ship Until May or June - Mac Rumors

I’m done with iCloud Photo Library – 512 Pixels

Video Game History Foundation

Mozilla acquires Pocket to gain a foothold on mobile devices - The Verge

Google Home is coming to the UK this spring - Engadget

Google Updates Gboard with Dictation, Doodles, New Languages, and Emoji – MacStories

Apple’s Next iPhone Will Have a Curved Screen - WSJ

iPhone 8 Will Have Curved OLED Screen and USB-C Connector - Mac Rumors

WSJ: Apple will ditch Lightning for USB-C on new iPhones - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Book 10, and Book 12 tablets first look - YouTube

The LG G6 is sleek, solid, and surprisingly sensible - The Verge

Top 5 LG G6 Features! - MKBHD - YouTube

The Bezel-less Smartphone: Xiaomi Mi Mix! - MKBHD - YouTube

Nokia’s 3310 returns to life as a modern classic - The Verge

130: San Frosé Feb 21, 2017

This week, Stephen and Myke talk about the whirlwind of iPhone rumors and where they keep their data before Myke is joined by a special guest.

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My Smart Home Setup – 512 Pixels

Membership - Relay FM

WWDC is in early June...in San Jose?! - Six Colors

Upgrade #129: Disneyland for Developers - Relay FM

The Pen Addict Live 2017 - RelayCon Atlanta & DC Pen Show by NockCo — Kickstarter

Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up

Jobs - Relay FM

Reverb

Astra

Snapchat Spectacles are now available online - The Verge

iPhone 8 to Feature 5.8-Inch OLED Display With 5.15-Inch Main Screen and Virtual Buttons Below - Mac Rumors

KGI: OLED iPhone 8 to feature ‘revolutionary’ 3D-sensing front camera, detects depth for games and facial recognition | 9to5Mac

Apple Said to Debut New iPad Pro Lineup, 128GB iPhone SE, and Red iPhone 7 and 7 Plus at March Event - Mac Rumors

Kbase Article of Week: Use your iMac as a Display With Target Display Mode – 512 Pixels

Where My Data Lives – 512 Pixels

Remember The Milk

BeatsX Wireless Earphones - Beats by Dre

Fitbit Charge 2™ Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband

Stephen's "Ugly" Mac

Sticker Swaps

129: Game of Sorrow Feb 14, 2017

This week, Stephen tries something new, Federico talks about camping, and Myke looks forward to a new television show.

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Nintendo Switch: TIME Interviews President Tatsumi Kimishima | Time.com

Harmony Hub-Smart Home Control-Logitech

Turn Touch: Smart, Flexible Remote Control by Samuel Clay — Kickstarter

Tim Cook Thinks Augmented Reality is a 'Huge' Idea Like Smartphones - Mac Rumors

Apple CEO Tim Cook: As Brexit hangs over UK, 'times are not really awful, there's some great things happening' | The Independent

Apple Strategy 2017. Very important change to iPhone coming.

Stagehand Review: Living Platforms – MacStories

Stagehand: The Music | cabel.me

Cabel Sasser, Panic - XOXO Festival (2013) - YouTube

Extended Outage - Instapaper

Instapaper Outage Cause & Recovery – Making Instapaper – Medium

Pocket

Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts

Canvas #28: Read Later Services - Relay FM

Pinner for Pinboard on the App Store

Pushpin for Pinboard on the App Store

Apple’s new TV show has Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow and Will.i.am telling people why their app ideas are terrible - Recode

Eddy Cue Previews 'Planet of the Apps' at Code Conference: Non-Linear Viewing, Weekly Release, First Trailer and More - Mac Rumors

Live interview: Eddy Cue, SVP, internet software and services, Apple | Feb.13 at 7:35 pm PT - YouTube

Connected #99: European Exotic - Relay FM

Apple Music — Carpool Karaoke: The Series — Trailer - YouTube

Lore

Astra - for Alexa Voice Services on the App Store

128: Better Pizza and Better Pasta Feb 07, 2017

Myke has caused a chain-reaction of purchases, Stephen talks about the PowerPC transition and Federico tries some apps.

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New Mac Candle - Twelve South

Does This Candle Really Smell Like a New Mac? - YouTube

Review: The Unfortunately Named MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports) Brings a New Approach to Apple’s Pro Notebook – 512 Pixels

Google Helping Mobile Publishing? Some Publishers Are Not So Sure - The New York Times

Google now allows AMP users to share the original URL of an article - The Verge

Google Developers Blog: What’s in an AMP URL?

How Google may be slowing down AMP by not using direct links to publishers

Hyperoptic | Fastest Fibre Broadband

TP-Link AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL/ADSL Modem Router - Amazon

Myke's Speedtest

Upgrade #127: Congratulations, You're an Analyst - Relay FM

Apple Said to Work on Mac Chip That Would Lessen Intel Role - Bloomberg

Apple, ARM, and the coming of the hybrid Mac - Six Colors

Twitterrific: Making Twitter Extra Terrific

127: Let's Go to the Theatre, My Dear Jan 31, 2017

Stephen is away on an important mission. He left Myke and Federico behind to discuss the financial decline of Fitbit, and what's missing from iOS 10.3. Myke also has some follow up about sleeping and lightbulbs, and Federico has been observing people.

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Hello Sense

Club MacStories

Philips Hue

The Battle to Control Home Automation – MacStories

People are paying for Super Mario Run in surprising numbers - The Verge

Fire Emblem Heroes: hands-on with Nintendo’s next mobile game - Polygon

Linea: An Elegant Sketching App for the iPad from The Iconfactory – MacStories

Fitbit will lay off 110 employees amid challenges in wearable market - The Verge

Fitbit acquires the Vector smartwatch startup, as the wearable giant continues its roll-up | TechCrunch

Instagram Stories is stealing Snapchat’s users | TechCrunch

Find My AirPods: Apple Now Helps You Locate Your Little Lost Earphone - WSJ

Upcoming watchOS 3.2 Includes New Theater Mode and Siri Improvements – MacStories

Apple rolling out first watchOS 3.2 beta for Apple Watch with new Theater Mode | 9to5Mac

Accidental Tech Podcast: 206: All You Need Is Five Nerds

Under the Radar #64: App Store Reviews, Redux - Relay FM

iOS 10.3 to Standardize In-App Review Prompts, Developers to Gain Ability to Respond to Customer Reviews – MacStories

Additional Details on the New App Reviews API – MacStories

Steve T-S on Twitter: iPad Floating Keyboard

Steve T-S on Twitter: iPad Gestural Keyboard

Rumored March 2017 iPad Update in Question Due to Poor Chip Yield Rates - Mac Rumors

126: iPhone ∞ Jan 24, 2017

Federico’s back, Stephen is the Mac mini Spokesperson and Myke needs to buy some stuff.

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Thoughts on a Theoretical Future Mac mini – 512 Pixels

You can finally say ‘Computer’ to your Echo to command it - The Verge

Sprint buys a 33 percent stake in Tidal's music service - Engadget

App Extensions Are Not a Replacement for User Automation – MacStories

KGI: Apple developing new biometric sensors to replace existing Touch ID tech, including face recognition | 9to5Mac

Apple Exploring Two-Step Touch ID and Facial Recognition System for iPhone 8 - Mac Rumors

The Unicorn iPhone – 512 Pixels

Daring Fireball: Don’t Hold Your Breath for an iPhone Edition

The problem with OLED and Touch ID on iPhone 8... | iMore

Philips Hue

Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “Lit”

Wink | A Simpler, Smarter Home

WEMO That - Home Automation Made Easy

Canary - A complete security system in a single device.

Eve | elgato.com

Logi POP

Sleep++ on the App Store

AutoSleep. Track Sleep from Watch Automatically on the App Store

AutoSleep Turns the Apple Watch Into an Automatic Sleep Tracker – MacStories

The Gyroscope App · your health tracking dashboard

Inevitable Sherlocking - David Smith

125: Tiny Adorable Fort Jan 17, 2017

Dan Moren joins Stephen and Myke to follow-up on microblogging, then talk about home assistants, Apple’s television dreams and the Mac mini.

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Clockwise - Relay FM

App.net is shutting down | App.net

Indie Microblogging: owning your short-form writing by Manton Reece — Kickstarter

More about the Micro.blog iPhone App - Kickstarter

Imzy: Experience community and find where you belong

Why would Apple release a 10.5" iPad? - Dan Provost, Studio Neat

Apple Hikes U.K. App Store Prices By At Least 25 Percent Due to Weak Pound - Mac Rumors

Apple Sets Its Sights on Hollywood With Plans for Original Content - WSJ

Apple Plans to Launch Original TV Shows Comparable to 'Westworld' and 'Stranger Things' By End of 2017 - Mac Rumors

Iovine Comments Suggest Apple Music’s Video Strategy Has Broadened – MacStories

Jimmy Iovine on Apple Music Expansion Reports | Hollywood Reporter

Drake's WWDC Instagrams are really good - The Verge

Google Home: Early impressions of an Echo competitor - Six Colors

These products and services work with Google Home | Android Central

The Mac mini Family Tree – MacStories

The Mac Mini-based DeLorean drivable drive-in - Engadget

Relay FM and MacStadium

124: A Bunch of Enterprising Italians Jan 10, 2017

This week, the aging hosts of Connected remember their first reactions to the iPhone and talk about the value of independent blogging.

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Size of Apple's New 'High End' iPad Pro Model Said to be Between 10 and 10.5-Inches - Mac Rumors

Amazon’s Alexa Is Everywhere at CES 2017 – MacStories

Apple’s HomeKit is still working on the basics - The Verge

On HomeKit vs. Alexa – 512 Pixels

Phil Schiller on iPhone’s Launch, How It Changed Apple, and Why It Will Keep Going for 50 Years - Backchannel

Apple Allegedly Partnering With Carl Zeiss for Augmented Reality Glasses - Mac Rumors

elago Watch Stand - Vintage Apple Monitor - Amazon

A Look at That ADORABLE TINY MACINTOSH Apple Watch Stand – 512 Pixels

Material Dock | Studio Neat

Valet™ Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone - Belkin

iPhone: A Decade’s Worth of Impact – 512 Pixels

10 Years Ago, the iPhone Redefined Mobile Computing – MacStories

Steve Jobs introduces the original iPhone at Macworld SF (2007) - YouTube

The Prompt #30: The Internet in Your Pocket - Relay FM

The Original iPhone Product Page

iOS jailbreaking - Wikipedia

Renewing Medium’s focus - Medium

Medium’s “Renewed Focus” Left Some Publishers In The Dark - BuzzFeed News

Google Helping Mobile Publishing? Some Publishers Are Not So Sure - The New York Times

Indie Microblogging: owning your short-form writing by Manton Reece — Kickstarter

123: 2017 Apple Predictions Jan 04, 2017

Myke, Federico and Stephen draft their predictions for Apple’s 2017 before talking a little bit about some resolutions for the new year, tech-related and otherwise.

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A Magic Moment — Liss is More

Apple’s AirPods are so easy to wear you’ll forget you have them on - Recode

Finder for Airpods - find your lost Airpods on the App Store

Apple Rumored to Begin Seeding iOS 10.3 With New 'Theatre' Mode on January 10 - Mac Rumors

On iPad Features (Or Lack Thereof) at WWDC 2016 – MacStories

New Year's Resolutions With Old Tech - YouTube

Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) • Instagram photos and videos

Stephen Hackett (ismh) Photos / 500px

Quitter, my first Mac app – Marco.org

Toggl - Time Tracker & Employee Timesheet Software

122: 2016: Big, Heavy and Vaguely Disappointing Dec 20, 2016

With 2016 (finally) drawing to a close, the Connected trio hop in their time machine and revisit the biggest tech stories of the last 12 months.

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Music Memos - Apple

Apple Previews iOS 9.3 with Night Shift, Health and News Improvements, New Education Features – MacStories

Apple ordered to help FBI hack San Bernardino shooter's iPhone - Mashable

Daring Fireball: Apple to Restore UI Navigation With Pencil in Next iOS 9.3 Beta

f.lux for iOS (f.lux forum)

Transmission Infected with KeRanger Ransomware – MacStories

The Android N developer preview with split-screen multitasking is available today | The Verge

Apple Q2 2016 Results: $50.6 Billion Revenue, 51.2 Million iPhones, 10.3 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

All 13 Colors of iMac – 512 Pixels

Connected #86: A Tangerine in my Trunk - Relay FM

The 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2016 | The Verge

APP STORE 2.0 | The Verge

Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM

Evernote announces new pricing – 512 Pixels

Building My $1,200 Hackintosh – The Startup – Medium

Connected Show Art | grafiksyndikat

Salesforce buys word processing app Quip for $750M | TechCrunch

Apple adds more gender diverse emoji in iOS 10 - Apple

Instagram Stories - Instagram Blog

Photo-storage service Picturelife shuts down 18 months after being acquired - The Verge

Apple Ordered to Pay Up to 13 Billion Euros in EU Tax Crackdown – MacStories

Apple appeals against EU tax ruling, Brussels says no cause for low tax bill | Reuters

iOS 10: The MacStories Review – MacStories

My iPhone 7 Plus is Emitting Noise From Logic Board (Updated) – 512 Pixels

Apple Starts Selling App Store Search Ads, Launching October 5th – MacStories

Your Note7 has been recalled. What should you do now? - Mashable

Snapchat unveils $130 connected sunglasses and rebrands as Snap, Inc. - The Verge

We finally moved! - Myke Hurley - YouTube

Myke's Video about Snapchat Spectacles

Pixel ‘phone by Google’ announced - The Verge

Twitter is killing Vine - Mashable

Remaster #20: The PlayStation VR Review - Relay FM

AirPods Might Not Launch Until January 2017 - Mac Rumors

“Designed by Apple in California” chronicles 20 years of Apple design - Apple

Video: ‘Designed by Apple in California’ Book With Actual Products – 512 Pixels

CNN to start a new media brand with YouTube star Casey Neistat - The Verge

Super Mario Run on the App Store

121: Software Update Therapy Dec 13, 2016

AirPods are shipping, Mario needs the Internet and Myke has a story.

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Radetzky March - Wikipedia

Following AirPods launch, BeatsX wireless earphones now delayed until February | 9to5Mac

BeatsX Earphones - White - Apple

Apple delays Leopard until October because of iPhone | Macworld

Apple Releases iOS 10.2 with new Emoji, TV App, and More – MacStories

iOS 10.2 Emoji Changelog

TV App Review – MacStories

Why I’m Considering Bear as a Notes App Replacement – MacStories

The Third Annual Upgradies Voting Form

Super Mario Run Requires a Constant Internet Connection – MacStories

Rene's Tweet

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Big Mario is big”

Update the software on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Pebble – Pebble’s Next Step

Pebble 2, Time 2 + All-New Pebble Core by Pebble Technology — Kickstarter

The Inside Story Behind Pebble’s Demise - Backchannel

Fitbit CEO says buying Pebble could help it crack the code on smartwatches - The Verge

Sandwich Video | One Card

Android Wear

The best Samsung Gear S3 - Wareable

Fitbit Charge 2™ Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband

120: Perennial State of Worrying Dec 06, 2016

Federico is back with some new purchases in tow. Stephen published a book. Myke wants more from his Echo. Everyone has wishes for iOS 10.

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SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone and iPad

Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar™

Transferring audio files from an SD card to an iOS device with FlashAir - Six Colors

Aqua and Bondi

Aqua and Bondi by Stephen Hackett on iBooks

Launcher with Notification Center Widgets on the App Store

Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store

Copied – Copy and Paste Everywhere on the App Store

Timepage – Calendar by Moleskine on the App Store

CARROT Weather - Talking Forecast Robot on the App Store

Fantastical 2 for iPhone - Calendar and Reminders on the App Store

Happy Toast Stickers on the App Store

Amazon Plans Premium Alexa Speaker With Large Screen - Bloomberg

Amazon's Alexa now works on tablets, but the best new feature involves an Echo speaker - The Verge

Why I’m Considering Bear as a Notes App Replacement – MacStories

119: Tiered Levels of Surprise Nov 29, 2016

This week, Stephen and Myke talk about CNN’s acquisition of Beme before answering questions about Relay FM, self employment and Casey Liss.

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Apple Planning Thicker Bezel-Free 10.9" iPad Pro With 9.7" Footprint and No Home Button - Mac Rumors

Canopy – Studio Neat

Myke Hurley - YouTube

512 Pixels - YouTube

CNN to start a new media brand with YouTube star Casey Neistat - The Verge

CNN Brings In the Social App Beme to Cultivate a Millennial Audience - The New York Times

Great Big Story

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CNN iReport - CNN.com

Ungeniused - Relay FM

Cortex - Relay FM

Relay FM's first episodes

Free Agents - Relay FM

Top Four #14: Pizza Toppings 🍕 - Relay FM

Store — Relay FM

Staedtler Wopex Pencils | Cult Pens

118: Master Transclusion Table Nov 22, 2016

This week Federico and Myke discuss the Google Daydream VR headset, how Instagram is becoming even more like Snapchat, Apple's Holiday ad, the advancement of the iPad Pro, and iA Writer.

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"Designed by Apple in California" Book With Actual Products - YouTube

Google Daydream

Google Earth VR

Instagram is Rolling Out Live Video and Enhanced Direct Messages – MacStories

Apple - Frankie’s Holiday - YouTube

Apple - Holiday - TV Ad - Misunderstood - YouTube

John Lewis Christmas Advert 2016 - #BusterTheBoxer - YouTube

iA Writer

"Patent Pending?" iA's Militant Stance on Syntax Control in Writer Pro [UPDATED] | The Verge

Canvas #2: Document Providers - Relay FM

117: A Friend of Your Uncle of Your Cousin Nov 15, 2016

This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's new book, the Touch Bar's potential and Snapchat possibly paving the way for future Apple glasses.

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Myke and Stephen at Graceland in 2012

AirPods Production Said to Begin in December in Limited Quantities - Mac Rumors

Three New iPads Said to Launch in March, Including Bezel-Free 10.9-Inch Model - Mac Rumors

Super Mario Run hits iPhone, iPad Dec. 15 - Polygon

“Designed by Apple in California” chronicles 20 years of Apple design - Apple

‘Designed by Apple in California’ – 512 Pixels

Jony Ive Discusses Apple’s Design Process and New Book – MacStories

Daring Fireball: Don’t Hold Your Breath for an iPhone Edition

Iconic

Touch Bar Mac Book Pro Reviews Are In – 512 Pixels

MacBook Pro with TOUCHBAR Review - Casey Neistat

Upgrade #115: Rubber Chicken Scenario - Relay FM

Touché - Touch bar for everyone

Spectacles on Twitter: "https://t.co/9NyJuvu57J"

Snapchat Spectacles are here and they are ridiculously fun - The Verge

A closer look at Snapchat Spectacles

Trying the Snapchat Spectacles - Austin Evans

Apple Considers Wearables Expansion With Digital Glasses - Bloomberg

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors

The MacBook Pro's Touch Bar Is a Gimmick That's Not Worth the Money (Yet)

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: a touch of the future - The Verge

Apple Goes Part Time on Touch

116: Undead Zombie Echo Fish Nov 08, 2016

Myke is back to talk about dongles. Stephen has opinions about the Mac Pro. Federico is trying a new notes app.

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Apple Drops Dongle Prices – 512 Pixels

Amazon.com: Anker Premium USB-C Hub

Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar™

About the compatibility of the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support

A world without the Mac Pro – Marco.org

Tim Cook: “something really great” coming in 2013 for pro Mac users | Ars Technica

Upgrade #114: Get On Down to Dongle Town - Relay FM

Man hacks Alexa into singing fish robot, terror ensues - The Verge

Mixed Feelings - Relay FM

Why I’m Considering Bear as a Notes App Replacement – MacStories

Bear on the App Store

Amaziograph on the App Store

Kaleidoscope Drawing 1

Kaleidoscope Drawing 2

Kaleidoscope Drawing 3

115: Out in the Real World Nov 02, 2016

This week: Stephen's new MacBook Pro, Federico's new Amazon Echo Dot and the future of everything.

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AirPods Might Not Launch Until January 2017 - Mac Rumors

iOS 10.2 Beta Brings New Emoji, Wallpapers, and More – MacStories

Buy MacBook Pro - Apple

Stephen got the $1499 model.

Pouring One Out for MagSafe – 512 Pixels

BreakSafe Magnetic USB C Charging Cable - Griffin

Same As It Ever Was – 512 Pixels

Design for the present – Marco.org

All-New Amazon Echo Dot

Alexa integration - Todoist Blog

Harmony and Amazon Alexa

Apple's AirPods remain on track to launch this year - AppleInsider

114: Two and Half Macs Oct 27, 2016

Hello again. The Connected trio have just wrapped up watching Apple’s Mac event and are here to talk about the news and share some first impressions.

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Images of New MacBook Pro With Magic Toolbar Leaked in macOS Sierra 10.12.1 - Mac Rumors

macOS Sierra Leaks Image of MacBook Pro with Magic Toolbar – 512 Pixels

Apple delays AirPod rollout, don’t expect them in October - TechCrunch

Accessibility - Apple

Apple and Accessibility – MacStories

Apple Announces TV App – MacStories

Macintosh Portable - Wikipedia

MacBook Pro — Reveal - YouTube

MacBook Pro - Apple

New Apple MacBook Pro first look - YouTube

Notebook Rumor Roundup – 512 Pixels

Roundup: Hands-On With Touch Bar on New MacBook Pros - Mac Rumors

macOS HIG Updated to Include Touch Bar – 512 Pixels

The Control Strip – 512 Pixels

Many MacBooks – 512 Pixels

Apple Teams Up With LG for 4K and 5K Displays Designed for New MacBook Pro - Mac Rumors

LG UltraFine 5K Display FAQ: Everything you need to know! | iMore

Microsoft Surface Studio

Penny Arcade - News - The Surface Studio!

113: Here is Smart Phone Oct 18, 2016

This week, Myke goes to the Apple Store, the group reads Pixel reviews and Federico brings back Weekly Picks.

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Relay FM for iOS Update Adds iMessage Stickers — Relay FM

Relay FM on the App Store

Yahoo Acquires Stamped - Mashable

NEW Apple Store and NEW PlayStation VR - Vlog 003 - YouTube

Regent Street - Apple Store - Apple (UK)

Apple Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts on Turning Stores Into Town Squares

Google Pixel review: Home run - The Verge

Google Pixel Review | WIRED

Chromecast - Google

Infuse 4 - an elegant video player on the App Store

Timepage – Calendar by Moleskine on the App Store

YouTube Creator Studio on the App Store

GamePigeon on the App Store

Talkshow - Texting in Public on the App Store

Day One Journal on the App Store

112: Make a Little Friendship Oct 11, 2016

This week, the Connected trio tackle iCloud storage limitations, iPhone reviews and changes made to some big iOS apps.

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5 GB is the new 16 – 512 Pixels

Google Home Timer Naming

Relay FM on the App Store

iPhone 7: Computer from the Future – MacStories

Federico's Batteries

IKEA | Wireless Charging

Review: iPhone 7 Plus – 512 Pixels

PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator on the App Store

The Omni Group Is Moving to Free Downloads with In-App Purchases – MacStories

Providing the best possible App Store experience - The Omni Group

The Big Change | 2Do

Apple Starts Selling App Store Search Ads, Launching October 5th – MacStories

111: Riding Down a Hill on a Bicycle with Square Wheels Oct 04, 2016

Stephen returns to talk about candles before the trio dive into Google’s new hardware products.

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B-Sides #26: The Mac Draft - Relay FM

Cortex #38: A Vlog Is What You Make It - Relay FM

Myke Hurley - YouTube

Apple's Flagship Regent Street Location in U.K. Reopens October 15 - Mac Rumors

Osmo Mobile

Reflections on Hissgate – 512 Pixels

Stephen's Portrait Mode Example 1

Stephen's Portrait Mode Example 2

Review: iPhone 7 Plus – 512 Pixels

The Cult of Apple Has Officially Lost Its Mind - Gizmodo

Tweets with replies by IFTTT (@IFTTT) | Twitter

» Amazon Echo Initial Thoughts - Robb Lewis

Upgrade #109: YouTube Killed the Podcast Star - Relay FM

Apple Moves Q4 2016 Earnings Call to October 25 Due to Scheduling Conflict - Mac Rumors

Material - Relay FM

Google Goes After iPhone Users With Pricey Pixel Smartphones - Bloomberg

Pixel ‘phone by Google’ announced - The Verge

Pixel Phones - Unlocked Android Phones - Google Store

Apple iPhone 7 camera review: better than ever - DxOMark

Daydream View – Google Virtual Reality headset – Google Store

Google Wi-Fi – Home Mesh Wi-Fi System – Google Store

Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store

Daniel Bader's Photo of the Pixel Phones

110: Swimsuits and Sunglasses For Dogs Sep 27, 2016

This week Federico struggles to use the new W1-enabled Beats with his new iPhone 7, Myke shares some thoughts on Snapchat Spectacles, and Stephen is away so the Europeans join Snapchat on-air.

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A note from the editor-in-chief about Chris Ziegler | The Verge

A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes

Galaxy Note 7 replacement batteries catch fire, too - Cult of Mac

CARROT Weather - Talking Forecast Robot on the App Store

Gabriel's Amazing Artwork

Something wounderfull and terrible has happened - YouTube

Snapchat glasses - Business Insider

Snapchat changed its name to Snap, and is going to sell $130 video-sharing sunglasses this fall - Recode

Spectacles by Snap Inc.

Here's how Snapchat's new Spectacles will work - The Verge

Snapchat Circular Video Gif

Add Federico on Snapchat!

Add Myke on Snapchat!

Amazon Echo - Amazon Official Site - Alexa-Enabled

Connect Amazon Alexa to hundreds of apps - IFTTT

mytaxi - The Taxi App

109: A Notable Apple Hisssssstorian 📱🐍 Sep 20, 2016

It’s a busy week at Connected HQ: cyclists are drowning, iPhones are hissing and macOS Sierra is shipping.

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The all-new Apple Music. - YouTube

H.I. #69: Ex_Machina — Hello Internet

Apple Watch Series 2 - Go Time - YouTube

iPhone 7 — Morning Ride - YouTube

Galaxy S7: Champagne Calls - YouTube

Amazon releases revamped Echo Dot and white Echo, adds UK and Germany - Six Colors

Amazon makes it easier to put Alexa in every room with Dot multipacks and ESP - The Verge

Daring Fireball: iPhone 7 No-Click Home Button Requires Contact With Skin to 'Click'

iPhone 7 Plus Noise Under Load - YouTube

My iPhone 7 Plus is Emitting Noise From Logic Board (Updated) – 512 Pixels

Apple Lighning EarPods volume bug to be fixed in update - Business Insider

The Prompt #20: TAKE ACTION - Relay FM

Dan Sturm's Kernel Panic

macOS Sierra Review – 512 Pixels

108: Confusion as a Discovery Mechanism Sep 13, 2016

iOS 10 is here, and Federico has written the definitive review of it.

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New iPhone/iMac images

The 128 GB iPod Video – 512 Pixels

Daring Fireball: The iPhones 7

iPhone 7 Review - The Verge

Review: Apple tees up the future with iPhone 7 | TechCrunch

iOS 10: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Hipster Sticker Pack for iMessage on the App Store

The Iconfactory : Stickers

SUPER MARIO RUN Stickers on the App Store

Star Wars Stickers on the App Store

Relay FM on the App Store

Emoji Stickers Pack on the App Store

Do With Me - To-Do Lists With Your Friends on the App Store

iOS 10 Over-the-Air Update Bricking Some iPhones and iPads - Mac Rumors

1-2-3 Trip Planner

107: Bathtub Full of Espresso Sep 08, 2016

Stephen and Federico walk through Apple's September 7 event.

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Apple’s September 7 Keynote by the Numbers – MacStories

Apple Adds Collaborative iWork, Updates Beats, iPad – MacStories

Apple, Niantic Announce Pokémon Go for Apple Watch – MacStories

Apple Watch Series 1 - Apple

Apple Watch Series 2 - Apple

Apple Watch Nike+ - Apple

Apple Watch Hermès - Apple

Apple Watch Edition - Apple

iPhone 7 - Apple

Apple's notice about Jet Black

Inside iPhone 7: Why Apple Killed The Headphone Jack - BuzzFeed News

iPhone 7 battery life

106: Running in Gucci Shoes Aug 30, 2016

With a week to go before Apple’s fall event, the Connected Trio gather from their respective lands to discuss the possibilities of new Apple Watch models, new Macs and Apple’s situation in Ireland.

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With a week to go before Apple’s fall event, the Connected Trio gather from their respective lands to discuss the possibilities of new Apple Watch models, new Macs and Apple’s situation in Ireland.

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The age of the dramatic Apple event reveal is over, and that's okay | iMore

Canvas #17: 2Do with Ben Brooks - Relay FM

Federico's Invite Joke

Ticci the Analyst

Apple Acquires Personal Health Data Startup Gliimpse | Fast Company

Apple Ordered to Pay Up to 13 Billion Euros in EU Tax Crackdown – MacStories

Customer Letter - Apple

Spotify Is Burying Musicians for Their Apple Deals - Bloomberg

Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app because it doesn’t want competition for Apple Music - Recode

42mm Apple Watch 2 May Have 35% Larger Battery - Mac Rumors

Upgraded Apple Watch 1 Models Said to Launch Alongside Apple Watch 2 Later This Year - Mac Rumors

Apple Is Working on iPad Upgrades and Refreshed Mac Lineup - Bloomberg

Intel Kaby Lake announced as the 7th generation Core processor - The Verge

Inside Apple's perfectionism machine - Mashable

Questions About That Rumored OLED Bar on the Next MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels

More on the Rumored ‘Dynamic Function Row’ – 512 Pixels

Membership - Relay FM

The Prompt #20: TAKE ACTION - Relay FM

105: What Does Done Mean? Aug 26, 2016

Federico’s back, so the power of The Prompt Curse has been restored. Picturelife is dead, Ping is in headlines and iOS 10 is closer than ever.

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Italy Earthquake: How to Help Victims - Time

Encryption software to secure files in the cloud | Boxcryptor

How secure is Dropbox? - Dropbox Help

Government Hackers Caught Using Unprecedented iPhone Spy Tool – MacStories

Stephen's Home Museum

Apple Adds to Vintage Software Collection With eBay Purchase - Mac Rumors

Apple’s ’40 Years in 40 Seconds’ Video Annotated – 512 Pixels

Apple Music Festival 10 Running From September 18 to 30 – MacStories

Photo-storage service Picturelife shuts down 18 months after being acquired - The Verge

Picturelife Facebook Update

Reply All #71 The Picture Taker

SmugMug - Picturelife

I’m done with iCloud Photo Library – 512 Pixels

My Photo Management Workflow, Early 2014 – MacStories

Apple Weighs iPhone Video Editing App in Renewed Push on Social - Bloomberg

On iTunes Ping – 512 Pixels

Eddy Cue And Craig Federighi Open Up About Learning From Apple's Failures | Fast Company

104: Our Anniversary Birthday Aug 18, 2016

On the second anniversary of Relay FM, Myke and Stephen (who is suffering from a terrible case of laryngitis) talk about iPhone rumors before answering questions about the podcast network.

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Mossberg: The 9.7-inch iPad Pro might be your lightest laptop, thanks to Logitech | The Verge

Razer Keyboard for iPad? - YouTube

Alleged Pics of ‘iPhone 7 Plus’ in New Blue Colour | iPhone in Canada

‘Reliable source’ says this year’s iPhone will indeed be called the iPhone 7, no iPhone Pro | 9to5Mac

Alleged 'iPhone 7' schematics hint at mic instead of second speaker - Apple Insider

Myke's Tattoo

Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM

NYC Meetup Details

Presentable - Relay FM

B-Sides #22: I Love To Test: Pokémon Go - Relay FM

A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes

Membership - Relay FM

103: No Such Thing as a Sticker Emergency Aug 08, 2016

Before Federico heads to the beach for many months of vacation, the guys talk about iPad keyboards, Dropbox Paper and Instagram Stories before answering listener questions.

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Apple launches international Smart Keyboards for iPad Pro | 9to5Mac

#MykeWasRight — Apple Pencil Hacks

Gboard on the App Store

Myke's Gboard Theme

Dropbox Paper

EmojiOne | The Open Emoji Standard

🙋 Emojipedia FAQ

The Macintosh TV: The worst of both worlds | iMore

Stephen Macintosh TV

Mac Power Users #331: Stephen Hackett: Collector of Macs - Relay FM

Stories - Instagram Blog

The Audacity of Copying Well – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Timely Beard Tweet

Canvas #10: Third Party Email Clients - Relay FM

102: Zwidge Aug 02, 2016

This week: new iPad keyboards, old ways of listening to music and a lot of emoji talk.

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Google Image Labeler

Bionic #56: Different Shades Of Beige - Relay FM

Overcast Timestamp Link to Bionic 56

Upgrade #100: The Least Less - Relay FM

Logitech CREATE iPad Pro Keyboard Case with Apple Pencil Holder

An Ode to the iPod Classic — The Ringer

Apple Releases the Apple TV Remote App – MacStories

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 146, With Very Special Guests Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi

Putting the 'More' in iMore — part deux | iMore

Joshua Topolsky, Former Verge Editor, Raises Funding for Digital Media Venture - WSJ

The Outline

Salesforce buys word processing app Quip for $750M | TechCrunch

Quip - Quip + Salesforce = Big News

Membership - Relay FM

Gendered Emojis Coming In 2016

Pride Flag

Apple adds more gender diverse emoji in iOS 10 - Apple

🔫 Pistol Emoji

Benjamin Mayo's Water Gun Tweet

101: Best Represent Pineapple Jul 26, 2016

In a stunning break with tradition, Connected tackles the multi-iPad lifestyle and photo management in this week's episode.

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In the new tvOS beta 3 you can use a PS4 controller to control it. : appletv

Upgrade #99: Disciplined Cash Machine - Relay FM

Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case: The quest for the perfect iPad Pro keyboard continues - Six Colors

Apple’s Data Collection in iOS 10 – MacStories

The Talk Show ✪: Live From WWDC 2016, With Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi

Google Photos passes 200 million monthly active users | VentureBeat | Dev | by Ken Yeung

100: Tepid Takes Jul 19, 2016

On the centennial episode of Connected, the crew covers #TicciMentee program applications, checks out Scrivener for iOS and considers iOS 10's widgets and privacy features.

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The Prompt #54: Asking for a Jetpack Too Soon - Relay FM

Razer Keyboard for iPad? - YouTube

Mac Power Users #331: Stephen Hackett: Collector of Macs - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #317: Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads - Relay FM

B-Sides #22: I Love To Test: Pokémon Go - Relay FM

Ticci's Screenshot

Scrivener for iOS Release Date

Scrivener for iOS - Feature Overview on Vimeo

Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software

Canvas #2: Document Providers - Relay FM

YAML - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Is Apple Adding 3D Touch to iPad with Apple Pencil? - YouTube

PCalc Widget Experiments

Apple’s Data Collection in iOS 10 – MacStories

A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering: What is Differential Privacy?

Inside iOS 9 Search: Apple’s Plan for More Connected Apps – MacStories

Android Instant Apps | Android Developers

99: European Exotic Jul 14, 2016

For episode 99, listener Nathan sent in the best follow-up of all time. After that, the boys talk about Stephen's PowerBooks, Myke's two-factor authentication pains and Federico's new line of work.

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Thinking About An iPad Pro – MacStories

The Prompt #31: Viticci Seal Of Quality - Relay FM

7 Notebook Reviews in 6 Minutes - YouTube

Some Apple Notebooks: 2000-2016 | Flickr

My YouTube setup – 512 Pixels

Razer made a mechanical keyboard for the iPad Pro | The Verge

Mechanical Keyboard Gif

Doing the two-step: Switching to Apple's two-factor authentication - Six Colors

More on Apple's two-factor authentication: Apple Watch, app passwords, more - Six Colors

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID - Apple Support

Using app-specific passwords - Apple Support

Planet of the Apps

John Voorhees' thoughts on Planet of the Apps

Inquisitive #27: Behind the App #1: History - Relay FM

iOSstories.net

98: My Brain is Cruising eBay at Night Jul 05, 2016

This week, Federico was late to the show so Stephen got to talk about Hackintoshes before the new beta of iOS 10 dropped and rocked the Europeans to their core.

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Predictive Typing Language Availability

Classic Mac on the App Store

Hearts on the App Store

Hands on the App Store

Smileys on the App Store

Review: Smart Keyboard for 9.7-inch iPad Pro - Six Colors

Evernote announces new pricing – 512 Pixels

Today’s Hackintoshes – 512 Pixels

Building My $1,200 Hackintosh — Medium

OS X on an HP Mini 1000 – 512 Pixels

The Switch to Intel | iMore

John Cena’s Fourth of July message to America: be a patriot, not a bigot | The Verge

Apple issues iOS 10 beta 2 for iPhone and iPad developer testing | 9to5Mac

Smileys on the App Store

Hands on the App Store

Hearts on the App Store

Classic Mac on the App Store

97: 70% Optimistic Jun 28, 2016

Federico's back, to talk about iOS 10 and Messages while Stephen gets sad about his Thunderbolt Display.

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Ticci getting ready for the review

MindNode – Delightful Mind Mapping on the App Store

iThoughts (mindmap) on the App Store

Ulysses Mobile on the App Store

Canary App 1.4.0 | The Canary Blog

This Fall, Canary will change the way you see the world. | The Canary Blog

RIP, Thunderbolt Display – 512 Pixels

A Modern Docking Station – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #95: Don't Bring the Pain without the Benefit - Relay FM

Stephen Drops Glass

watchOS 3 Brings Apple Watch 2 — MacSparky

Upgrade #88: Happy Apple Watch Users - Relay FM

96: Simplified the Paradigm Jun 21, 2016

With post-WWDC flu raging throughout Europe, most of the Connected crew talks about the winners and losers of WWDC including watchOS, macOS Sierra and the iPad.

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Together at last

#MykeWasRight — WWDC 2016

Fin: A Timer for Performers

Connected #65: The iPad Pro Review - Relay FM

Connected #89: The People v. Myke Hurley - Relay FM

Federico buying his 9.7" iPad

Thoughts on macOS Sierra – 512 Pixels

Ungeniused - Relay FM

Image of storage optimisation in Sierra

Upgrade #94: Users Use Computers - Relay FM

Apple Announces watchOS 3 – MacStories

The Talk Show ✪: Live From WWDC 2016, With Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi

Under the Radar #32: watchOS 3 - Relay FM

On iPad Features (Or Lack Thereof) at WWDC 2016 – MacStories

95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 Jun 14, 2016

The Relay FM family comes together in San Francisco to discuss the WWDC announcements in front of a live audience.

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macOS Preview - Apple

Swift Playgrounds - Preview - Apple

Apple Watch - watchOS Preview - Apple

iOS 10 - Preview - Apple

Myke's wooden bow tie

94: I Have No Idea When WWDC Is Jun 08, 2016

This week, our WWDC predictions take a back seat to major changes coming to the App Stores.

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Motion Stills — Create with Live Photos on the App Store

APP STORE 2.0 | The Verge

Phil Schiller: Apple making major changes to the App Store

Daring Fireball: The New App Store: Subscription Pricing, Faster Approvals, and Search Ads

What's New in Subscriptions - App Store - Apple Developer

Subscriptions - App Store - Apple Developer

Versioning, Licensing, and Sketch 4.0 — Sketch Stories

Search Ads - App Store - Apple Developer

John Siracusa on App Store Ads

Privacy - Search Ads - App Store - Apple Developer

Heraclitus: Panta rhei, "everything flows" - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Blink: Better Affiliate Links on the App Store

Associate: Simple Affiliate Linking for Amazon on the App Store

iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

“Why the iPad Pro Needs Xcode” – MacStories

93: The Funky Honeycomb May 31, 2016

The team catches up on pre-WWDC rumors concerning MacBook Pros, the Apple TV and Siri.

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Simple Beep – e39 – The iMac G3

Upgrade #91: iMac Special - Relay FM

Tip: have iPhone’s LED flash light up when pinging it from your Apple Watch

Nexus 6P has a notification LED! : Android

Connected* Meetup

Our Apple Watch Honeycombs

Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store

Optimus Maximus keyboard

Clockwise #138: You Know What You're Signing Up For - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 171: WWDC Is Not Santa Claus

If Google’s right about AI, that’s a problem for Apple – Marco.org

Apple Opening Siri, Developing Echo Rival — The Information

Apple Working on Amazon Echo Competitor, Opening Siri Up to Developers - Mac Rumors

Source: New Apple TV will compete with Amazon Echo | VentureBeat | Bots | by Jordan Novet

Report: Next Apple TV will go up against Amazon Echo – 512 Pixels

Apple May Introduce Next-Gen Natural Language API in its Amazon Echo Competitor - Mac Rumors

Apple, Siri, and VocalIQ – MacStories

92: My Relationship with the Status Bar May 24, 2016

This week Federico takes Myke on a tour of his experience with Android.

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AgileBits Blog | Filling with 1Password for Android

Bottom navigation - Components - Google design guidelines

Tabs - Components - Google design guidelines

Myke's Android Homescreen

Federico's Android Homescreen

Brave Browser - Link Bubble – Android Apps on Google Play

91: Developer Festival May 19, 2016

The boys talk about Google’s I/O announcements and Federico drops a bombshell.

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Under the Radar #27: Fast App Review - Relay FM

Average App Store Review Times

Putting Recent App Review Time Improvements in Visual Context – MacStories

Steve Jobs says "Jump!" and Phil Schiller does - YouTube

Material #46: Live From The Plex - Relay FM

The 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2016 | The Verge

iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

Matt Navarra on Twitter: "Google’s Android N naming thing is total PR BS"

iOS 9.3.2 Bricking Some 9.7-inch iPad Pro Devices With 'Error 56' Message [Updated] - Mac Rumors

Unicode 9.0 Emoji List

Connected shirts — **90: A Set of Unlucky Coincidences** May 10, 2016
Stephen’s collected all the iMacs, there’s a new shirt and things are happening with Apple Music. Pretty normal week.

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All 13 Colors of iMac – 512 Pixels

All 13 Colors of iMac G3 - YouTube

The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels

Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

Magic Keyboard - Apple

Cleaning your Apple products - Apple Support

prompt.photos

Apple to Revamp Streaming Music Service After Mixed Reviews, Departures - Bloomberg

Apple Music’s iOS 10 overhaul detailed: black & white UI, ‘huge artwork’, lyrics integration | 9to5Mac

Apple Music is probably not deleting your music by itself - Six Colors

Instagram is testing a new black-and-white design | The Verge

Club MacStories

Daring Fireball: Apple Music and Coherent Product Design and Marketing

Apple Music's new student membership includes a 50 percent discount | The Verge

Average App Store Review Times

Upgrade #88: Happy Apple Watch Users - Relay FM

89: The People v. Myke Hurley May 03, 2016

Stephen is back with an assignment for Federico and Myke, but first: changes come to Withings, auto-correct and Apple Music.

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Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “12 of 13”

Daring Fireball: Bob Lefsetz Calls for Apple Board to Fire Tim Cook

Nokia is buying digital health firm Withings for $191 million | The Verge

mykechats

Apple may be working on a way to show friends your autocorrect mistakes | The Verge

Slickwraps Apple Pencil Skins

Apple Promotes New Apple Music API Introduced in iOS 9.3 - Mac Rumors

SongShift Eases the Transition From Spotify to Apple Music – MacStories

Logitech Introduces iPad Pro Smart Connector Charging Dock – MacStories

Day One 2 Diary + Journal + Notes on the App Store

Spotify

WheezyWaiter - YouTube

GIFwrapped on the App Store

CaseyNeistat - YouTube

DS video on the App Store

VLC for Mobile on the App Store

DS216play - Products | Synology Inc.

VSCO on the App Store

Canvas - Relay FM

WWE Network | WWE.com

Analog(ue) #71: People Thinking I'm Crazypants - Relay FM

Overcast: Podcast Player on the App Store

Cortex - Relay FM

Hello Internet

Threes! on the App Store

HoudahGeo — Photo Geocoding & Geotagging for Mac

Moves on the App Store

Gyroscope

Instagram

Amazon: Kindle E-readers

Basket Fall - Basketball Dunking Sim on the App Store

Pigment - The only true adult coloring book experience on the App Store

Life and death in the App Store | The Verge

narwhal for reddit on the App Store

Analog(ue) #79: Like in Pizza - Relay FM

Footnote *: I, Phone - YouTube

Connected Meetup — **88: The Perception of Trouble** Apr 27, 2016
With Stephen away hunting iMacs, Federico and Myke discuss Apple's earnings report for Q2 2016.

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iMac G3 Hunt – 512 Pixels

Connected* Meetup

Mac Power Users #317: Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads - Relay FM

GitHub - lukaskollmer/ConfettiApp: OS X app for full screen confetti cannon

iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

iOS 10 Concept - YouTube

MacStories  - YouTube

Cortex Podcast - YouTube

Apple Q2 2016 Results: $50.6 Billion Revenue, 51.2 Million iPhones, 10.3 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

Picking apart Apple's Q2 2016 numbers - Six Colors

87: Ticci on the Scene Apr 19, 2016

A sleep-deprived Myke joins Federico and Stephen to talk about WWDC, new MacBooks and App Store search.

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The Pen Addict #200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016 - Relay FM

Behind the Scenes at The Pen Addict 200 – 512 Pixels

Søren Barder on Ananas

Johny Depp, Amber Heard say sorry for dog smuggling - CNN.com

Manything | Monitor Anything with Manything

WWDC - Apple Developer

RelayCon: WWDC 2016 Tickets, Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

SF Monospace Gif

Apple - Press Info - Apple Updates MacBook with Latest Processors, Longer Battery Life & New Rose Gold Finish

Apple Pursues New Search Features for a Crowded App Store - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Bloomberg: Apple Exploring Google-Like 'Paid Search' for App Store

Membership - Relay FM

86: A Tangerine in my Trunk Apr 12, 2016

This week, Myke speaks about his two-iPad setup, Federico discusses his Telegram usage and Stephen interviews Kristen Gallerneaux from The Henry Ford Museum about their working Apple I.

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Myke's Coffee

iMac G3 Hunt – 512 Pixels

Stephen's current collection - Instagram

Telegram Messenger

Telegram - MacStories

Bot Platform 2.0 - Telegram

Myke's Pizza Discovery

Telegram - Viticci Seal of Quality Sticker

With Version 1.1 and an iPad App, I’m Switching to Airmail – MacStories

Transctiption of Stephen's interview with Kristen Gallerneaux, on the The Henry Ford Museum’s working Apple I – 512 Pixels

Acquiring Our 1976 Apple 1 Computer - Blog - The Henry Ford

Starting up The Henry Ford's Apple 1 - YouTube

Acquiring the Apple 1 Computer - YouTube

Trunk of iMacs — **85: Pokédex of iMacs** Apr 05, 2016
Myke is back, and has a surprise for Stephen and Federico. After they recover, the trio talk about the current state of home automation and the iMac’s place in the world.

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iMac G3 Hunt – 512 Pixels

iMac G3 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

512 Pixels - YouTube

inessential: On UIKit for Macs

Safari Technology Preview - Apple Developer

Accidental Tech Podcast: 163: Wet Right Thumb

Upgrade #83: I Love Infuriating You - Relay FM

Cortex #26: Pick your Poison - Relay FM

avila design co. - Introducing Easel

Belkin Puts HomeKit Compatibility Plans for WeMo Product Line 'On Hold' - Mac Rumors

Google's Nest closing smart-home company Revolv, bricking devices - Business Insider

Nest is about to deliberately break one of its own products. That's unfair to customers. - Vox

Nest CEO Tony Fadell has Dropcam regrets - Business Insider

Nest Engineer Reddit Thread

Accidental Tech Podcast: 163: Wet Right Thumb

84: House of Cards Meets Xcode Mar 29, 2016

This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's new push into content, iOS 9.3 woes and the purpose of beta testing.

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Memphis' revamped Apple Store opens at Saddle Creek — 512 Pixels

FBI finally hacks iPhone, ending court battle with Apple

Apple’s First Foray Into Original TV Is a Series About Apps - The New York Times

App: The Human Story - A documentary coming soon.

Apple Addresses GSM iPad 2 Activation Bug With Revised iOS 9.3, But Broader Issue Remains Unfixed [Update: Fixed] - Mac Rumors

Apple Releases New Version of iOS 9.3 for Older Devices Affected by Activation Lock Bug - Mac Rumors

Web Links Crashing Safari, Mail, Chrome, and Other Apps on iOS 9.3 [Updated] - Mac Rumors

Unable To Open Links In Safari, Mail Or Messages On IOS 9.3 | Ben Collier

Some users reporting iPhone crashes on iOS 9.3 when tapping links in Safari and other apps [Update] | 9to5Mac

Apple acknowledges iOS 9 crashing bugs when tapping links, fix coming ‘soon’ with a software update | 9to5Mac

How To Fix iOS 9.3’s Broken Safari, Mail And Messages Links | Ben Collier

Your hosts — **83: It Looked Like a Liam** Mar 22, 2016
In the aftermath of Apple’s iPhone SE and iPad Pro event, the boys assemble to talk the news, Stephen’s growing army of iMac G3s and Apple’s naming struggles.

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Remaster #6: PlayStation VR Special - Relay FM

Matthew's Tweet

Send Repeated Text In A Message - Workflow

inessential: UXKit Skepticism

Why smaller iOS developers would be smart to head back to the Mac | Macworld

New Apple Photos app contains 'UXKit' framework - Six Colors

Ulysses' Tweet

512pixels.net (@512px) | Twitter

Upgrade #81: Live From Interstate 280 - Relay FM

Court Grants the Justice Department’s Request for iPhone Hearing to Be Postponed – MacStories

Apple's '40 Years in 40 Seconds' Video Annotated — 512 Pixels

Inside Liam, Apple's super-secret, 29-armed recycling robot - Mashable

Apple Announces CareKit and Advancements to ResearchKit – MacStories

Mac Power Users #310: One Year Indie with Jason Snell - Relay FM

Apple Discounts Apple Watch Sport, Introduces 26 New Watch Bands – MacStories

Up close with Apple’s colorful spring lineup of Watch bands | The Verge

On Apple Watch Ergonomics • furbo.org

Apple Announces New 4-Inch iPhone SE – MacStories

The Matte Chamfer

Apple Releases iOS 9.3: A Collection of New Features and Tidbits – MacStories

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro: Our Complete Overview – MacStories

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro Has 2 GB of RAM – MacStories

iPad Pro Apple Store Screenshot

Matthew Panzarino testing Camera Bump

Federico on Twitter: 'Well, I need that fast charging.'

82: All Things Pizza Mar 15, 2016

Federico weighs in on the great pineapple pizza debate, then the conversation moves to Android N, the future of the Mac and iOS text editors.

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Apple Approves 'FlexBright' iOS App That Adjusts Display Temperature [Update: Pulled] - Mac Rumors

Flexbright eats battery

On Google’s iOS Apps – MacStories

John Gruber's explicit Tweet to Federico

EasyApple | EasyPodcast

Navigating an Industry In Transition, Investing in the Future of Music | SONOS

Amid layoffs, Sonos seems to embrace Alexa - Six Colors

allthings.pizza

Overcast 2.5: More battery life, dark theme, file uploads, and more – Marco.org

Overcast 2.5 Adds Dark Theme, File Uploads – MacStories

The Android N developer preview with split-screen multitasking is available today | The Verge

Back to the Mac — 512 Pixels

Helium on the Mac App Store

CornerTube - PiP Player for YouTube on the App Store

narwhal for reddit on the App Store

On the Fusion Drive — 512 Pixels

Editorial on the App Store

Ulysses Mobile on the App Store

Review: Ulysses 2.5 for iPad and, now, iPhone – MacStories

Federico buys a font

Nitti Font - Bold Monday

Ulysses Dropbox - Workflow

Publish Ulysses - Workflow

81: Don't be scared, Myke. Go on. Mar 08, 2016

This week Myke and Federico share a potpourri of topics including FlexBright, malware creeping in to BitTorrent clients, Workflow, and rich text. Federico then covers the current state of text editors on iOS.

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My Photo Management Workflow, Early 2014 – MacStories

Developers: Apple’s App Review Needs Big Improvements – MacStories

Sideloading f.lux

Workflow 1.4.4 Brings More Image Automation, HTML to Markdown Conversion – MacStories

f.lux forum: We'd love to offer f.lux in the official App Store...

Update: MacRumors.com reports FlexBright pulled from store after episode was recorded.

Transmission Infected with KeRanger Ransomware – MacStories

Adobe Creative Cloud Update Bug - Backblaze Blog

Drafts | Agile Tortoise

Editorial Beta Sign-Up Info

Markdown and Automation Experiments with 1Writer – MacStories

Writer for Mac | iA

"Patent Pending?" iA's Militant Stance on Syntax Control in Writer Pro [UPDATED] | The Verge

80: I'm Like a Butterfly Mar 01, 2016

This week, Myke and Federico console Stephen over the Mac mini before discussing Siri and the next version of iOS.

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Pebble Smartwatch | Smartwatch for iPhone & Android

PSA: It's a pretty great time to upgrade your Mac mini | Macminicolo Blog

On upgrading older Mac minis — 512 Pixels

Apple plans Siri for Mac as tentpole feature for this fall’s OS X 10.12 launch | 9to5Mac

Which Siri are you? — picomac

SoundHound - Hound App

High Caffeine Content — WWDC Wish List

Drag & Drop Demo for iOS 9’s Split View – MacStories

Why slowness is killing the Apple Watch - Six Colors

79: We Didn't Stream Live and There Was No Showbot Feb 24, 2016

The whole gang is back this week to discuss Stephen’s semi-smart watch, Federico’s annual iPad checkup and more.

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Upgrade #77: I Don't Know Why You'd Call Them Friends - Relay FM

No, Apple isn't taking features away from the iPad Pro's Pencil | The Verge

Apple to Restore Pencil Navigation in Next iOS 9.3 Beta – MacStories

iPad Pro Pencil scrolling to return in next beta — 512 Pixels

Apple, don't cripple the Pencil's navigation in iOS 9.3 | iMore

We Could Not Look the Survivors in the Eye if We Did Not Follow this Lead - Lawfare

Customer Letter - FAQ - Apple

Apple, the FBI, and Security - Stratechery by Ben Thompson

The U.S. has Gone F&*%ing Mad — Medium

Review: the Withings Activité Pop — 512 Pixels

Apple's Love of Cameras: Remembering the QuickTake and iSight - YouTube

The Apple Watch got me hooked on mechanical watches – Marco.org

Working on the iPad: One Year Later, Still My Favorite Computer – MacStories

Daring Fireball: Apple to Restore UI Navigation With Pencil in Next iOS 9.3 Beta

Fiery Feeds on the App Store

Copied – Copy and Paste Everywhere on the App Store

ProTube for YouTube on the App Store

“Why the iPad Pro Needs Xcode” – MacStories

78: The Nostalgia of the Underdog Feb 17, 2016

This week, Federico and Myke discuss the Amazon Echo, Tim Cook’s letter to the FBI and Apple executives on The Talk Show.

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Quip

The Background Data and Battery Usage of Facebook’s iOS App – MacStories

Remaster #3: State of the Union: iOS - Relay FM

iPad Pro - Smart Keyboard - Apple

ParcSlope for MacBook & iPad Pro - Twelve South

Customer Letter - Apple

Tim Cook: Apple Will Oppose Court Order to Circumvent iOS Security Features – MacStories

Amazon Echo: Always Ready, Connected, and Fast.

Is there an (Amazon) Echo in here? - Six Colors

My favorite gadget of 2015: The Amazon Echo - Six Colors

Alexa, Unlock the Internet — 500ish Words — Medium

Canary, meet Alexa and WeMo - Six Colors

Apple Music Launching on Sonos Tomorrow – Some Beta Impressions – MacStories

Using Apple Music on Sonos - Apple Support

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 146, With Very Special Guests Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi

77: This Feels Like Therapy To Me Feb 09, 2016

This week, Federico and Stephen discuss the culture surrounding app updates and answer some listener questions.

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Cortex #22: Statistics Aren't Everything - Relay FM

Apple - iPad - Feedback

Apple Launches Repair Program for Late 2013 Mac Pro Video Issues - Mac Rumors

Withings Activité Pop

ParcSlope for MacBook & iPad Pro - Twelve South

My podcasting setup — 512 Pixels

BookArc for MacBook - Twelve South

76: Dreaming is Enough Feb 02, 2016

This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Stephen's 20th Anniversary Mac, Airmail, Federico's new NAS and the iPad Air 3.

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Canary, meet Alexa and WeMo - Six Colors

xkcd: Standards

Upgrade #74: Tablet Incorporated - Relay FM

Canvas #2: Document Providers - Relay FM

Stephen's 20th Anniversary Mac Video

Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

20th Anniversary Mac Welcome Tour - YouTube

Jony Ive's 20th Anniversary Macintosh Promo - YouTube

Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "Evolution https://t.co/u5cyf1Ky4V"

Jerry's TAM

Macintosh TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone

Airmail for iPhone Review: Power User Email – MacStories

Amazon.com: Synology DiskStation 2-Bay Diskless Network Attached Storage (DS214play): Computers & Accessories

Macdrifter

Apple eyes March 15 event for iPhone 5se, iPad Air 3 & Apple Watch updates | 9to5Mac

75: Explosion of Glue and Colors Jan 26, 2016

This week, the Connected crew talk about Myke’s new security system, Podcasts.app on the Apple TV, iPhone 5se rumors, Garageband and Crashlands.

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GitHub - stephen/airsonos: AirPlay to Sonos

Night Shift in Control Center

Apple Canada's iOS 9.3 Preview Page Hints at Night Shift Toggle in Control Center - Mac Rumors

Myke's Stickers

Apple MacBook Air ad - Stickers (2014) - YouTube

Quip

On the iPad Pro, Google has made itself a second-class citizen | iMore

Manything | Monitor Anything with Manything

Podcasts.app comes to the new Apple TV — 512 Pixels

Upgrade #73: Put on your Rumor Pants - Relay FM

Apple readies ’iPhone 5se’, not ‘6c’, for March/April with curved edges & Live Photos | 9to5Mac

‘iPhone 5se’ likely to have faster A9/M9 chips & always-on Siri, come in 16/64GB capacities | 9to5Mac

iPhone 5se leak? 4-inch iPhone with rounded edges pictured next to iPhone 5 | 9to5Mac

The Harry Potter Collector's iPod — 512 Pixels

More weird iPod editions — 512 Pixels

Apple Releases New Music Memos App, Updates GarageBand with Live Loops, Drummer, iPad Pro Support, and More – MacStories

Songfarmer — Ryan Adams recently covered Taylor Swift’s “1989″...

Apple Discontinues Cards App for iOS – MacStories

FL Studio (Fruity Loops) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Crashlands on the App Store

74: Orange Light, Blue Light Jan 19, 2016

This week in the warm glow of Night Shift, the boys talk about Federico and Stephen’s recent forays into video editing on iOS and the Mac.

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 152: Daddy Didn't Want the Good Graphics Card

PLAY:1 Wireless Speaker | Sonos

Apple Music On Sonos | Sonos

I Just Wanna – Giulia Martella Choreography - YouTube

GorillaPod Tripods | JOBY

Pinnacle Studio - video editing on the App Store

Pinnacle Studio Pro - professional video editing on the App Store

VideoGrade - Color Editor for HD Video and Photos on the App Store

How Facebook is Stealing Billions of Views - In a Nutshell (Kurzgesagt) - YouTube

The history of the iPod nano - YouTube

British Plugs Are Better Than All Other Plugs, And Here's Why - YouTube

73: Capital D for the Big Smile Jan 12, 2016

This week, the boys dive into iOS 9.3 with the help of Fraser Speirs.

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Myke's Apple Pencil Sticker

The Slack Shop

Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Model Ballpoint Pen Clip - Chrome - JetPens.com

Connected #13: Dig Up an App - Relay FM

Virtual #52: A Cake of Sadness - Relay FM

Stephen's Vulcan Shortcut

Will's Emoji shortcut collection

Apple's Chinese Keyboard Emoji Suggestions

Sonos | HiFi Wireless Speakers & Home Audio Systems

Apple and Beats Scrapped Sonos-Like Speaker Post Acquisition - Mac Rumors

Apple Music’s Missing Link: How Beats Electronics Fumbled Its Sonos Killer (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety

iOS 9.3 Preview - Apple

Apple Previews iOS 9.3 with Night Shift, Health and News Improvements, New Education Features – MacStories

Apple previews iOS 9.3 and 'iOS in Education' tools — 512 Pixels

f.lux: software to make your life better

Apple News App Is Off to a Rocky Start - WSJ

tvOS 9.2 to add Podcasts.app, Bluetooth keyboard support, folders and more — 512 Pixels

Introducing Remaster and Canvas — Relay FM

Education - Preview - Apple

Fraser Speirs (@fraserspeirs) | Twitter

speirs.org

Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education.

Canvas - Relay FM

OS X Server - Caching Service - Apple Support

Remote Desktop - Apple

72: What's a Heart, Really? Jan 05, 2016

This week, the boys talk about how Apple could differentiate the next big iPhone and check back in on iOS 9 after several months of daily usage.

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iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store

Quip - Docs, Chat, Spreadsheets on the App Store

Canvas (@_CanvasFM) | Twitter

Federico in Colour, by Gabriel

John: "BlaBlaCar for photo booths."

iPhone 7 Plus Said to Have 256GB Option and Larger 3,100 mAh Battery - Mac Rumors

The iOS 5 Notes App

Copied: A Full-Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS 9 – MacStories

71: 2015 Year in Review Dec 29, 2015

Here at the end of the year, the boys take a look back at the news and stories of 2015.

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Nosetapping the WSJ

Apple’s next major Mac revealed: the radically new 12-inch MacBook Air | 9to5Mac

Project HoloLens: Our Exclusive Hands-On With Microsoft's Holographic Goggles | WIRED

Apple has lost the functional high ground – Marco.org

What Colors Are This Dress - Buzzfeed

Two Llamas Went Loose And The Internet Responded Hilariously - Buzzfeed

Connected #28: The Color of Myke's Eyes - Relay FM

The beginning of #MykeWasRight

Siracusa destroys '#MykeWasRight'

Thoughts on Project Titan — 512 Pixels

Apple is finally killing iPhoto — and this is the replacement | The Verge

Jonathan Ive and the Future of Apple - The New Yorker

Microsoft Acquires Sunrise – MacStories

Pebble Time - Awesome Smartwatch, No Compromises by Pebble Technology — Kickstarter

Life After Cancer: How the iPhone Helped Me Achieve a Healthier Lifestyle – MacStories

Phil Schiller Tweets Federico's article

Thoughts on Apple’s March 9th Event – MacStories

#TicciTravels

Upgrade #26: Ambushed on a Podcast - Relay FM

MP3 (76.73 MB)

Becoming Steve Jobs: Amazon.com

On the Try-On Apple Watch appointment experience — 512 Pixels

Microsoft will allow developers to bring Android, iOS apps to Windows 10 devices - Mashable

Spotify now does videos and podcasts | The Verge

Vox Media Adds ReCode to Its Stable of Websites - The New York Times

When Stephen Fry met Jony Ive:moted chief design officer - Telegraph

WWDC 2015 Articles - MacStories

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 123, Live From WWDC 2015 With Phil Schiller

Official Google Blog: Picture this: A fresh approach to Photos

Taylor Swift Criticizes Apple Music for Lack of Artist Compensation in Free Trial Period – MacStories

iPod touch - Technical Specifications - Apple

I'm going independent — 512 Pixels

Apple Pay Launches Today in the UK – MacStories

Safari is the new IE | Read the Tea Leaves

The mobile web sucks | The Verge

Daring Fireball: The Verge's Web Sucks

Daring Fireball: Safari Content Blocker, Before and After

Slack Emoji Reactions

We discover BlaBlaCar

Official Google Blog: G is for Google

How Relay FM Proves That Podcasts Aren’t An Overnight Success | TechCrunch

Thoughts on Apple’s March 9th Event – MacStories

iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad – MacStories

OS X El Capitan Review — 512 Pixels

Android Wear watches on the iPhone: hands-on | The Verge

Club MacStories – MacStories

Just doesn’t feel good – Marco.org

The mobile adblocking apocalypse hasn’t arrived (at least not yet) » Nieman Journalism Lab

Cookie Box - Block obtrusive EU cookie notices from the web on the App Store

1Blocker - Block ads, tracking scripts, anything on the App Store

Review: 4th-generation Apple TV promises revolution; delivers evolution — 512 Pixels

Twitter Names Jack Dorsey Permanent CEO | Re/code

Relay FM on the App Store

Apple revises iMac line, adds 21.5" Retina 4K model - Six Colors

‘Steve Jobs’ Bombs at Box Office: What Went Wrong | Variety

Amazon to stop selling Chromecasts, Apple TVs - Six Colors

Apple Pencil Review — Pen Addict

Federico and Myke

iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas – MacStories

Connected #65: The iPad Pro Review - Relay FM

Apple - Press Info - Apple Releases Swift as Open Source

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 139, With Special Guests Craig Federighi and John Siracusa

Sketch Blog - Leaving the Mac App Store

Apple’s new $99 iPhone battery case doesn’t measure up | The Verge

Saying goodbye to Carousel and Mailbox | | Dropbox Blog

Cortex #14: Conflicted About Email - Relay FM

Cortex #19: Brick of Obligation - Relay FM

Outlook for iOS and Android gains momentum, gets new look - Office Blogs

Apple Names Jeff Williams Chief Operating Officer, Phil Schiller Adds App Store Responsibilities – MacStories

70: TicciDo Dec 18, 2015

This week, people are nose tapping, Dropbox is sunsetting and Myke is colo(u)ring.

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Why 2Do Is My New Favorite iOS Task Manager – MacStories

Almost half of Apple Watch owners have used their nose to operate the device - Quartz

Review: The iPad Pro is a line in the sand — 512 Pixels

Sanebox

Introducing: Evernote Peek, The First iPad Smart Cover App - Evernote Blog

Apple TV - BBC iPlayer - Apple (UK)

Dropbox to discontinue Mailbox and Carousel — 512 Pixels

Apple - Press Info - Apple Names Jeff Williams Chief Operating Officer

Apple Names Jeff Williams Chief Operating Officer, Phil Schiller Adds App Store Responsibilities – MacStories

Apple names Jeff Williams COO; Schiller given command of App Stores — 512 Pixels

Daring Fireball: Apple Names Jeff Williams Chief Operating Officer, Phil Schiller Now in Charge of App Stores

Mashable - Inside Apple's perfectionism machine

Pigment Brings Adult Coloring Books to iPad Pro with Apple Pencil Support – MacStories

Pigment - The only true coloring book experience for adults on the App Store

Myke's colouring examples

Art of Coloring Star Wars: Amazon.com

Slack launches an app store and an $80 million fund to invest in new integrations | The Verge

iFund - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Slack Platform Launch | Several People Are Typing

Airtable

Birdly | Slack

Why I Slack – Rands in Repose

Dat Bump — **69: Snoozepocalypse** Dec 08, 2015
Gathered in mourning over Mailbox and Carousel, Federico, Myke and Stephen wallow their way through some follow-up and Apple’s latest accessories.

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Dumb Ways to Die - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

1000 Ways to Die - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Difference Between “While” and “Whilst”

The other side of the Mac App Store | macthoughts

iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case - White - Apple

Apple’s new $99 iPhone battery case doesn’t measure up | The Verge

Apple Smart Battery Case Review: iPhone Battery Life Nearly Doubled - WSJ

Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock - Apple

Kyle's Insight

Saying goodbye to Carousel and Mailbox | | Dropbox Blog

Polymail

Dropbox Paper

68: The Opposite of Perfect Dec 01, 2015

This week, Stephen and Federico talk about the Mac App Store, iCloud Photo Library and (sigh) iPhone 7 rumo(u)rs.

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Apple Music Available on Sonos Devices Starting December 15 - Mac Rumors

Sonos Welcomes Apple Music to the Family | Sonos

Apple Music coming to Sonos December 15

Sketch Blog - Leaving the Mac App Store

Sketch - Professional Digital Design for Mac

Half-Assed • furbo.org

Not on the Mac App Store

I'm done with iCloud Photo Library — 512 Pixels

Apple May Replace 3.5mm Headphone Jack on iPhone 7 With All-in-One Lightning Connector - Mac Rumors

67: Being in Charge of a Space Rocket Nov 24, 2015

This week, Federico talks about how he is changing his automation workflows with 1Writer and Workflow, and Myke talks about his Apple Pencil review.

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GTI Predictive Technology

Markdown and Automation Experiments with 1Writer – MacStories

1Writer - Note taking, writing app on the App Store

Coda on the App Store

Editorial on the App Store

One Tap Less

Blogsy for iPad

Poster Updated for iOS 7 – MacStories

Publishing Articles to WordPress with Workflow on iOS – MacStories

Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store

Club MacStories – MacStories

Apple Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

OneNote adds support for iOS 9 and iPad Pro with multitasking, Spotlight search and Apple Pencil - Office Blogs

Notability on the App Store

GoodNotes 4 - Notes & PDF on the App Store

Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - JetPens.com

Lamy Dialog 3 Fountain Pen - Fine Nib - Silver Body - JetPens.com

Retro 51 Hex-O-Matic Drafting Pencil - JetPens.com

Gabriel’s Artwork — **66: I'm Holding a Billboard** Nov 17, 2015
This week, the guys talk about their iPad Pros and what the device means for the future.

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Rdio is shutting down and Pandora is buying up the scraps | The Verge

Link to Gabriel's Artwork

Enjoy

Zipcar

iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas – MacStories

Editing podcasts on iOS with Ferrite - Six Colors

Release Notes | The Business of iOS and Mac Development

Apple’s Tim Cook: No-one Wants An iPad-Mac Hybrid | TechCrunch

Yet — 512 Pixels

CEO Satya Nadella’s vision for Microsoft - YouTube

Upgrade #63: Crying about the Peripherals - Relay FM

**65: The iPad Pro Review** Nov 11, 2015
Federico talks to Myke and Stephen about the iPad Pro.

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Federico's iPad Pro Review

Federico's Review of the iPad Pro Accessories

iPad Pro - Apple

Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM

Size comparison between iPads for watching movies

How to identify keyboard localizations - Apple Support

Copied on the App Store

iPad Pro - Apple Pencil - Apple

3D4Medical: Complete Anatomy

iPad Pro - Smart Keyboard - Apple

CREATE for iPad Pro - Logitech

64: We Hugged a Lot Nov 04, 2015

Whilst Stephen is away tinkering with his new Android phone, Federico and Myke are here to talk about Twitter's change from 'faves' to 'likes', Sunrise becoming part of Outlook, Apple TV apps, and what happened when your european hosts met for the first time.

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Material - Relay FM

Apple TV’s Siri Search to Include Apple Music Early Next Year – MacStories

The disappointment of the Teletext app developer

How to move notes from Evernote to iCloud Notes • Larry Salibra

Ricky Mondello's discovery

Myke and Federico meet.

Kraken Image Optimizer · Kraken.io

Sunrise Becomes Part of Outlook for iOS – MacStories

Cortex #14: Conflicted About Email - Relay FM

Twitter officially kills off favorites and replaces them with likes | The Verge

Upgrade #61: Accidental Trek Podcast - Relay FM

Plex Now Available on Apple TV, and Apple Adds Top Charts to Apple TV App Store – MacStories

Mike Piatek-Jimenez's Tweet

Under the Radar #1: Adapting to the Market - Relay FM

63: The App Is Named App Oct 27, 2015

This week, Stephen is questioned about his growing Apple collection, Myke wonders why he bought an Apple TV and Federico ponders his iPad future.

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Stephen gets his Newton

Apple Newton MessagePad 120 Specs @ EveryMac.com

Stephen's Apple collection · GitHub

iPod Hi-Fi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Steve Jobs introduces the iPod Hi-Fi - Apple Special Event excerpt (2006) - YouTube

Review: the Magic Keyboard — 512 Pixels

Home - Home Automation with HomeKit on the App Store

New Apple TV now on sale — 512 Pixels

Apple TV is a radical rethinking of your relationship with the hardware and games you own | Polygon

Buy accessories for Apple TV - Apple

NetNewsWire Today

‘Steve Jobs’ Bombs at Box Office: What Went Wrong | Variety

Thud Went the Steve Jobs Biopic That Wasn’t | Re/code

Steve Jobs (2015) - Critic Reviews - IMDb

Ctrl-Walt-Delete: on Steve Jobs the man, the myth, the movie | The Verge

Steve Jobs: Walter Isaacson: Amazon.com

Becoming Steve Jobs: Brent Schlender, Rick Tetzeli: Amazon.com

Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education.

Storify Collection of Frasers Tweets featured on the show

Keys-to-go—Portable Keyboard for all iPads—Logitech

Bla Bla Car commercial — **62: Siri Like the Butler** Oct 20, 2015
This week, Stephen and Federico talk about iWork, Notes and HomeKit before being greeted by Federico's plumber.

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A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes

MacBook Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple

Review: the Magic Keyboard — 512 Pixels

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Important evidence for @_connectedfm https://t.co/iyg5a4XsU1"

John Voorhees on Twitter: "@viticci @_connectedfm Brothers separated at birth? https://t.co/SJU9mqPPoQ"

Grimace - McDonald's Wiki - Wikia

Ed Cormany on Twitter: "@viticci @_connectedfm omg why would you entrust your life to nightmare gumby"

Apple Updates iWork Suite for iOS 9 With Multitasking Support, 3D Touch, Versions, and More – MacStories

Quip

Paper - Dropbox

Notes on Notes.app — 512 Pixels

Notes.app follow-up — 512 Pixels

Find accessories that work with Apple HomeKit - Apple Support

Use HomeKit-enabled accessories with your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

TCP and UDP ports and protocols used by Apple TV - Apple Support

Home - Smart Home Automation iOS app

Philips Hue

Review: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit — 512 Pixels

61: The Confidence to go Gold Oct 13, 2015

This week, Federico butchers many languages and uses a smaller phone, Myke orders a new iMac and Stephen gets upset about hard drives.

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Screeny - Delete Screenshots Easily on the App Store

Relay FM App

Relay FM on the App Store

Tapjet | Beautifully Simple, Professional App Creation

Core Intuition » Episode 200: A Subscription For Nothing

Joshua Topolsky's Status Bar Tweet

Newsify: Your News, Blog & RSS Feed Reader on the App Store

The iPhone 6s — Tools and Toys

The iPhone case Myke bought for his Mum.

Upgrade #58: What’s Magic About That Keyboard? - Relay FM

Apple revises iMac line, adds 21.5" Retina 4K model - Six Colors

Apple Magic Keyboard Review - Six Colors

Apple Magic Trackpad 2 review - Six Colors

Connected #58: Wake up in a Gentle Mood - Relay FM

The episode of Connected that began 'follow in'.

60: Driving on a Vespa in a Landscape of Pastel Colors Oct 06, 2015

This week on Connected: Apple’s new Watch ads, cell phone carries and the return of #ConnectedQA.

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PewDiePie Teaches Stephen Some Swedish Curse Words - YouTube

Apple to Open Up Apple TV's Universal Search to Additional Apps via New API - Mac Rumors

Tim Cook Talks Apple TV - BuzzFeed News

Apple Debuts Six New Apple Watch Adverts – MacStories

Apple iPod "Silhouette" ad campaign compilation (2004-2008) - YouTube

Federico reserves

Apple - iPhone 6 - View countries with supported LTE networks.

Twitter Names Jack Dorsey Permanent CEO | Re/code

Why Jack Dorsey Is Ready to Save Twitter | Re/code

Moments, the best of Twitter in an instant | Twitter Blogs

Terminology 3 - Extensible Dictionary and Thesaurus on the App Store

Tim Cook Commemorates Steve Jobs on Fourth Anniversary of His Death - Mac Rumors

Nespresso

Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store

2Do on the App Store

Copyfeed - take control of your clipboard on the App Store

59: Built for Experimentation Sep 29, 2015

This week, the guys talk about their new iPhones, 3D Touch and El Capitan.

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OS X El Capitan review: Mac upgrade that's as solid as a rock | Macworld

OS X 10.11 El Capitan: The Ars Technica Review | Ars Technica

OS X El Capitan Review — 512 Pixels

Copyfeed - take control of your clipboard on the App Store

Copyfeed tease picture

PCalc - The Best Calculator on the App Store

WaterMinder® - Water Hydration Reminder & Tracker on the App Store

Sleep++ on the App Store

OmniFocus 2 on the App Store

CARROT Weather - Talking Forecast Robot on the App Store

Official third-party Apple Watch stands and docks with integrated chargers on the way | 9to5Mac

Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store

58: Wake up in a Gentle Mood Sep 22, 2015

This week on Connected: the birth of follow-in, more thoughts on iPad Pro apps and a discussion of the new Apple TV.

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Grey's Highlight

iCloud Drive - iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad – MacStories

Lucky Customer Receives Rose Gold iPhone 6s Nearly Five Days Early [Updates] - Mac Rumors

Apple - Press Info - iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus Arrive on Friday, September 25

iPhone 6S review | The Verge

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus review - YouTube

Apple Remote (1)

Apple Remote (2)

112: The Problem Is You — Accidental Tech Podcast — Overcast

Where John talks about video scrubbers.

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

57: Every Time a Gentleman Sep 15, 2015

With Myke chilling in Portland, Stephen and Federico talk through the iPad Pro and Club MacStories.

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XOXO Festival

The History of Clarus the Dogcow — 512 Pixels

iPad Pro - Apple

512pixels.net on Twitter: "Can we all agree that iOS’ homescreen looks increasingly stupid? http://t.co/Qur2Pjvbyg"

We don't have plans for an iPad ... – We need sketch for the iPad Pro! – Designer News

Thoughts on Flash

Introducing Club MacStories – MacStories

Club MacStories – MacStories

Club MacStories FAQ – MacStories

56: My Feeling About This is That I'm Jealous Sep 08, 2015

On the eve of the Apple event, the boys talk about the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple’s new Twitter account, the state of rumors and MacStories’ Slack workflow.

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BlaBlaCar Is Raising $160 Million From Insight, Valuing Ride-Sharing Startup At $1.2 Billion | TechCrunch

iPad Pro planned for Sept. 9 debut with iPad mini 4; October pre-orders, November launch | 9to5Mac

Myke's Backup

What I would like to see in the iPhone 6S Plus — 512 Pixels

App Store Games (@AppStoreGames) | Twitter

Upgrade - Relay FM

Slack: Be less busy

MeisterTask: Task Management for Teams

55: Whatever it's Called This Week Sep 01, 2015

This week, the guys take a look at the growing number of Apple TV rumors.

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Parks and Recreation | NBC

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

BetterTouchTool

Cortex #11: 0% Entertaining - Relay FM

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month — 512 Pixels

Official Google Blog: Android Wear now works with iPhones

Android Wear watches on the iPhone: hands-on | The Verge

Apple TV 4: Gaming and Siri will be major focuses, expect Bluetooth game controllers + enhanced wireless | 9to5Mac

Apple Is About To Lay Down Its TV Cards | TechCrunch

Get Ready For A New Apple TV In September - BuzzFeed News

Report: Apple’s streaming TV service delayed into 2016, new Apple TV still on tap for next month | 9to5Mac

Apple Exploring Original Programming Move, Could Compete with Netflix | Variety

Netflix gathers detailed viewer data to guide its search for the next hit | Media | The Guardian

54: Tim is the New Cook Aug 25, 2015

This week, the band is reunited as Federico returns to discuss the iPad Pro and humans in the real world.

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Apple Music Festival - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Amazon.com: Logitech Unifying receiver for mouse and keyboard

Logitech Unifying Software

Amazon.com: Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse

MKBHD - Logitech MX Master Review

Logitech Options

iPad Pro: Apple's Rumored 12-13 Inch Tablet - Macrumors Rumor Round-up

Kindle DX

BlaBlaCar - Trusted ridesharing

Travel safely in ridesharing | BlaBlaCar.co.uk

53: Go Down the Pole and Run to the Fire Aug 18, 2015

This week, Stephen and Myke are joined by David Sparks to talk about Relay FM’s first anniversary, the MacBook and the Apple Music Festival.

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Mac Power Users - Relay FM

Ben's Smart Cover Gif

Stump Stand

Performance Mouse MX - Rechargeable Wireless Mouse - Logitech

Leap Motion | 3D Motion and Gesture Control for PC & Mac

Apple Pay now works with over a dozen more US banks and credit unions | 9to5Mac

Introducing Liftoff and Top Four — Relay FM

Top Four - Relay FM

Liftoff - Relay FM

B-Sides - Relay FM

How Relay FM Proves That Podcasts Aren’t An Overnight Success | TechCrunch

The New MacBook Review — MacSparky

Mac Power Users #273: Workflows with Jonathan Mann - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #272: Mac Based Small Business - Relay FM

How I'm spending my (indie) time so far — 512 Pixels

Hours Time Tracking on the App Store on iTunes

SPARKS law

David's Legal Business

Pharrell & One Direction headlining Apple Music Festival September 19-28 in London | 9to5Mac

Apple - Press Info - Apple Music Festival Brings Incredible Live Performances to Fans Worldwide in September

Listen to Full Beats 1 Shows Again with Beats 1 Replays – MacStories

52: Random Pressure Lottery Aug 11, 2015

This week, Federico returns to discuss Force Touch on the iPhone with Stephen and Myke, then the trio discuss the upcoming iOS 9 review on MacStories.

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Stephen's NeXTstation

NeXTstation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A year of Relay FM — Relay FM

B-Sides - Relay FM

Force Touch on iPhone 6S revealed: expect shortcuts, faster actions across iOS | 9to5Mac

51: Ironic Heartbeats Aug 04, 2015

This week: the end of iCloud Drive follow-up, the start of Stephen’s independent life, a super-late Apple Watch review and the return of “weekly” picks.

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Where in the world is Federico?

Teddy proving Stephen wrong (1)

Teddy proving Stephen wrong (2)

Teddy proving Stephen wrong (3)

Teddy proving Stephen wrong (4)

Michael proving Stephen wrong

Apple Pay Adds 46 More Banks and Credit Unions in U.S. - Mac Rumors

Whole-Ass One Thing — 512 Pixels

Stephen's Pants Tweet

Review: With OS X Yosemite, Aqua's all grown up — 512 Pixels

NeXTstation N1100 - Computing History

Stephen's Desk

Review: Three Months of Apple Watch — 512 Pixels

Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

Spark by Readdle

Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app.

On Apple Watch faces — 512 Pixels

Apple in talks to launch an MVNO in the US and Europe - Business Insider

Latest On Apple's Phone: Cingular Out, MVNO In? - Mac Rumors

Apple MVNO Patent Reveals Abandoned Possibility - Mac Rumors

Apple denies reports, says its not planning to become a carrier with MVNO service | 9to5Mac

Project Fi

The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout App on the App Store on iTunes

Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN

**50: The Edition Episode** Jul 28, 2015
On the golden anniversary of Connected, the crew sits down to talk about Apple Pay in the UK, Apple News and RSS before sharing a little about how they write articles and prepare for podcasts.

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Robot or Not? | Roomba (Episode 8)

B-Sides #12: Jason & Stephen Talk Space - Relay FM

HiRise for iPhone & iPad - Twelve South

Teddy's tweet about iCloud versioning

OS X Yosemite: Restore items backed up with Time Machine

OS X Yosemite: View and restore past versions of documents

Marcella Royal Hotel Rome :: Official Web Site

Why I Left iCloud Reminders for Todoist – MacStories

DO Note - IFTTT

Apple Pay participating banks - Apple Support

Search Apple's Support site with Alfred — 512 Pixels

Apple News

Feedbin

Unread – An RSS Reader

NewsBlur

Signal-to-noise ratio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

iThoughts

Stephen's Articles at iMore

Mactracker

Low End Mac: Make the most of your Apple gear

Instapaper

Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Editorial for iOS

Call Recorder for Skype - Ecamm Network

Drafts | Agile Tortoise

49: The Year of Now For You Jul 23, 2015

This week, the Connected gang talk about the iOS 9 beta, new iPods and what the future may hold for the iPad.

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Apple Music is a nightmare and I’m done with it - The Loop

Matt's iCloud Backup System

Michael Tsai - How iCloud Drive Deletes Your Files Without Warning

Six Colors: Recovering deleted iCloud Drive files

Apple Prevents App Store Reviews From Users on iOS 9 Betas – MacStories

Apple updates iPod line — 512 Pixels

Stephen's new Shuffle

JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones - Midnight Black

Wireless Earbuds | Powerbeats2 Wireless | Beats by Dre

Who's Actually Buying iPods These Days? — BirchTree

Daring Fireball: The New iPod Nano

The 5 biggest takeaways of Apple's Q3 2015 quarterly earnings | Macworld

Apple Q3 2015 Results: $49.6 Billion Revenue, 47.5 Million iPhones, 10.9 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

Apple Q3 2015: Tim Cook on iPad – MacStories

The push and pull of iPad — 512 Pixels

48: Vast Emptiness of Nothing Jul 14, 2015

This week, Stephen and Myke discuss Apple Pay coming to the U.K., NASA’s imagery of Pluto and Twitter’s iOS apps before Myke quizzes Stephen about his backup strategy.

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Beats 1 Schedule Calendar – MacStories

Benji's Tweet to Myke

Apple Pay goes live in the UK: Here's how to use it - Engadget

Apple Pay Launches Today in the UK – MacStories

Tim Cook Apple Pay Tweet

NASA's Three-Billion-Mile Journey to Pluto Reaches Historic Encounter | NASA

Pluto on Pluto

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Space and NASA News – Universe and Deep Space Information

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Twitter Adds iOS 8 Share Sheet Support to iPhone App – MacStories

My backup strategy — 512 Pixels

MacStories Weekly – MacStories

SuperDuper!

47: Bingo Machine for Schedules Jul 08, 2015

This week, the guys talk about Stephen “going indie,” Apple Music, and Federico’s second Apple Watch.

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Tearaway (video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Elton John's Rocket Hour - July 6, 2015

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Apple To Buy Swell For $30 Million, Per Report | TechCrunch

I'm going independent — 512 Pixels

Never trust a computer you can't lift! | Teespring

Stephen's T-shirt Campaign

For You, perhaps, but not for me - All this

46: It’s Not a Feature; It’s a Feeling Jul 02, 2015

This week, the Connected crew is reunited to talk about Stephen’s trip to space, Federico’s iOS 9 review, and Apple Music.

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Apple launches public beta program for would-be iOS testers - Engadget

The sky calls to us — 512 Pixels

SpaceX CRS-7 breaks up post-launch — 512 Pixels

We — 512 Pixels

SpaceX CRS-7 Launch | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Apple Music Schedule

St. Vincent's Mixtape Delivery Service: June 30, 2015 - Apple Music Playlist

Apple Music - History of Sound - YouTube

Conscious Coupling: Indie and Hip Hop - Apple Music Playlist

Major iTunes 12.2 bug is ruining music libraries - Mashable

How to check if your Mac's songs are uploaded, matched, purchased, or Apple Music DRM-laden | iMore

Material - Relay FM

Please welcome 'Material', our new show about Android and Google — Relay FM

45: I'm Afraid of Snakes Jun 23, 2015

This week Federico and Myke are joined by David Smith to talk about how WWDC felt for developers, the effect of a public beta for iOS, reminders on iOS 9, and Taylor Swift.

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Developing Perspective

Collecting with Siri in OmniFocus 2 - Support - The Omni Group

Amazon.com : Aukey Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless

Pedometer++ on the App Store on iTunes

watchOS 2 Overview – MacStories

Apple Beta Software Program

Taylor Swift Criticizes Apple Music for Lack of Artist Compensation in Free Trial Period – MacStories

Apple Will Pay Rights Holders During Free Trial of Apple Music – MacStories

44: Ignorance By Design Jun 16, 2015

This week the Europeans are going it alone to talk about the new iOS Notes app, iOS 9 on the iPad, Editorial 1.2, and whether WatchKit should have existed.

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Chris Evans to be new Top Gear presenter - BBC News

Italy threatens to give Schengen visas to migrants as EU ministers meet | World news | The Guardian

Josiah Updates

Stephen's family blog.

CEO Change Brewing at Evernote — The Information

Evernote Food | Evernote

Introducing: Evernote Peek, The First iPad Smart Cover App - Evernote Blog

Initial Thoughts on iOS 9’s iPad Multitasking: A Deep Transformation – MacStories

ignore the code: Window Management and Apple

Cortex - Relay FM

watchOS 2 Overview – MacStories

Editorial 1.2 Brings Powerful New Text Editing Features, More iOS Automation – MacStories

Virtual - Relay FM

Virtual #41: E3 2015: Microsoft and Sony - Relay FM

43: We Should Start a Bank Rumours Website Jun 10, 2015

(Mostly) live from San Francisco, the guys talk about all things WWDC 2015, including new versions of OS X and iOS, improvements to the iPad and the introduction of Apple Music.

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The Snow Leopard Moment — 512 Pixels

Rocket #22: On Demand Lifestyle - Relay FM

Upgrade #40: Emotion Palette - Relay FM

OS X El Capitan Overview – MacStories

iOS 9: Our Complete Overview and First Impressions – MacStories

iOS 9 Search and Universal Links – MacStories

Exclusive: Tim Cook says lack of diversity in tech is 'our fault' - Mashable

About Applebot - Apple Support

Apple CEO Tim Cook Speaks on Importance of Privacy, Encryption at Champions of Freedom Event - Mac Rumors

Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Drive app installs through App Indexing

Clockwise #91: Next to Compass - Relay FM

Initial Thoughts on iOS 9’s iPad Multitasking: A Deep Transformation – MacStories

Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM

Apple News Overview – MacStories

This is how Apple rolls | Macworld

Apple Music Overview – MacStories

Dear Apple: Drop Beats, Buy Spotify Instead - Mashable

Apple Music and Apple’s Focus - Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Thoughts on the WWDC 2015 keynote itself, but not the actual contents of the keynote, because I need more time to think — 512 Pixels

On old Apple jackets — 512 Pixels

Rdio turns the snark up to '80s by reusing Apple's classic IBM 'Welcome' ad | The Verge

Recommending music on Spotify with deep learning – Sander Dieleman

What Leather and Brushed Metal could look like.

Created by @seidior

42: Intellectual Ambiguity Jun 02, 2015

This week, Stephen and Myke talk to Russell Ivanovic about Google Photos and then go on to make their WWDC predictions.

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Wizardry and the Sony Ericsson T637 - jxpx777

Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable

Our Future - Wunderlist Joins Microsoft

Our favorite app for shared lists - The Sweet Setup

Shifty Jelly

Russell Ivanovic (@rustyshelf) | Twitter

Announcing the Material Design Showcase and Awards | Android Developers Blog

Official Google Blog: Picture this: A fresh approach to Photos

Choosing a storage size - Photos Help

Google Takeout - Download your data

Bradley Horowitz Says That Google Photos is Gmail for Your Images. And That Google Plus Is Not Dead… — Backchannel — Medium

Microsoft Acquires Wunderlist – MacStories

The First HomeKit Enabled Devices Begin Shipping – MacStories

41: Seven Minutes of Empty Exercise May 26, 2015

This week, Myke, Federico and Stephen follow-up on a bunch of various topics before discussing Spotify, Flipboard and Jony Ive’s new job title.

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Creating Bands for Apple Watch - Apple Developer

Right- and left-hand traffic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of left- & right-driving countries - World Standards

Look no hands

Federico wearing his T Shirt

Filling the Green Circle – Marco.org

Falling In Love With A Hard Drive — The Message — Medium

Dark Sky - iTunes

Spotify Announces Shows, New ‘Now’ Section, and ‘Running’ Mode – MacStories

Spotify now does videos and podcasts | The Verge

Vox Media Acquiring ReCode - NYTimes.com

Twitter Has Held Talks to Acquire Flipboard | Re/code

Daring Fireball: How Flipboard Built Their Web Version

When Stephen Fry met Jony Ive - Telegraph

Jony Ive promoted to ‘Chief Design Officer’ | 9to5Mac

Jony Ive “Promoted”, The Implications of Not Managing, What About Apple? - Stratechery by Ben Thompson

40: Nose Scrolling: I Do Not Condone This May 19, 2015

This week the Europeans are joined by Sam Soffes to follow up on Redacted for Mac, before discussing Federico's thoughts on the Apple Watch.

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Kbase Article of the Week: Mac notebooks: Key placement and functions — 512 Pixels

Date Format Map

Redacted for Mac Launch - Sam Soffes

Mac App Store - Redacted

Sam Soffes' Website

Sam Soffes (@soffes) | Twitter

The Accessibility of Apple Watch Bands – MacStories

Blu-Tack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apple Releases Watch OS 1.0.1 – MacStories

39: All Fancy and 2.0 May 12, 2015

This week, the guys talk about the state of the Mac App Store and share their hopes and dreams for iOS 9.

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Mapping The International Availability of Entertainment Services – MacStories

Redacted for Mac Launch - Sam Soffes

Mac App Store a ghost town — 512 Pixels

Panic Blog » Coda 2.5 and the Mac App Store

Sam's Updated Sales Figures

Product Revenue Snapshot - Dan Counsell

iOS 9 Wishes – MacStories

38: June is the New Christmas May 05, 2015

This week, the Europeans and Stephen are joined by Christina Warren to discuss Microsoft’s move in the mobile space and how it relates to iOS. Then, they talk about third-party Apple Watch bands and what Apple could do with Beats Audio.

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"#mykewasright" - Twitter Search

Accidental Tech Podcast: 115: Empathy for the Machine

Reddit - Watch users: have you used your nose to operate it when your hands are full?

245: Incomparable, Assemble! — The Incomparable (plus bonus material) — Overcast

This link jumps right to the nose-tapping moment.

Upgrade #35: Where The Fluoroelastomer Meets the Road - Relay FM

Apple Australia - iTunes Radio

Moving averages and the iPad - All this

Sport Watch unboxing - Business Insider

Stephen's Apple Watch unboxing - an album on Flickr

Christina Warren (@film_girl) | Twitter

Christina Warren's Articles on Mashable

Rocket - Relay FM

Microsoft will allow developers to bring Android, iOS apps to Windows 10 devices - Mashable

Rocket #16: Burnt Out from Microsoft - Relay FM

How developers really feel about Microsoft welcoming iOS and Android - Mashable

Quip

Overtired

Creating Bands for Apple Watch - Apple Developer

Band Design Guidelines for Apple Watch - Apple Developer

No, Apple doesn't want you to wear an Apple Watch charging band, and that's a good thing | iMore

Beats revamp still debuting at WWDC, global release late-June, iOS 9 details revealed | 9to5Mac

Apple pushing music labels to kill free Spotify streaming ahead of Beats relaunch | The Verge

Musixmatch - The world's largest lyrics catalog

MusiXmatch - Spotify Showcase

Myke's creepy GIF friend — **37: Artisanal Emoji** Apr 28, 2015
This week, the boys break down Apple’s Q2 results and walk with Myke as he spends a day with Apple Watch.

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Welcome, Mac Power Users! — Relay FM

Mac Power Users - Relay FM

Mac Power Users Joins Relay FM – MacStories

Apple - Press Info - Apple Reports Record Second Quarter Results

Apple Q2 2015 Results: $58 Billion Revenue, 61.2 Million iPhones, 12.6 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

Six Colors: Apple quarterly results: More iPhones, more profits

Six Colors: This is Tim: Apple's CEO in his own words

Best Buy will accept Apple Pay despite allegiance to CurrentC and MCX | Ars Technica

Horrified Red Face Emoji

Highball | Share and Collect Cocktail Recipes on iPhone – Studio Neat

AOL Help: Settings

Myke's Current Watchface

36: My Technique, but in France Apr 21, 2015

This week, Federico, Stephen and Myke discuss Apple Watch shipments, search on Android, Chrome on iOS and music on the go.

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The Pen Addict #150: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show - Relay FM

The Pen Addict Podcast: Live at the 2015 Atlanta Pen Show by NockCo — Kickstarter

Upgrade #33: Personal Electronic Notebooks - Relay FM

Introducing the Relay FM app, powered by Glide — Relay FM

Glide - Beautifully Simple, Professional App Creation by Chris Harris — Kickstarter

Apple offering developers expedited Apple Watch deliveries by random selection | 9to5Mac

Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Drive app installs through App Indexing

Chrome for iOS Gets Widget, New Gestures, 1Password Support – MacStories

Myke's 'Dot' Problem

35: The Popsicle Rumor Apr 14, 2015

This week, the boys are joined by Jason Snell to talk about Photos.app, then wrap up “Becoming Steve Jobs.”

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