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Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app - The Verge

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Apple (AAPL) to Fix Confusing iPad Lineup with New iPad Pro, Mid-Tier iPad Air - Bloomberg

On macOS, it’s best to start with the default – Six Colors

489: The Future Is on CompuServe Dec 04, 2023

Myke returns to the show to discuss chip packaging (in the U.S.A.) and the potential of AI models to make using a computer easier. Then, by request, we spend some time talking about how we got into this business.

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Apple to Discontinue Custom 5G Modem Development, Claim Reports - MacRumors

Apple to Drop Goldman Sachs for Apple Card; Chase Bank Is Ideal Replacement - Bloomberg

Apple Pulls Plug on Goldman Credit-Card Partnership - WSJ

Apple Ending Apple Card Partnership With Goldman Sachs - MacRumors

Ex-Apple employees new startup wants to bring AI to the desktop - The Verge

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Spotify is going to clone podcasters’ voices — and translate them to other languages - The Verge

488: The New Numbers Nov 27, 2023

Subtitle: 2023 Upgrade Cybercast

James Thomson joins Jason to celebrate Cyber Monday, generate an Apple Buying Guide, grapple with subscription (and human) burnout, and explore spatial videos and the current state of visionOS development.

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487: Under the Thumb of Qualcomm Nov 20, 2023

The possibilities that Apple will release a lower-cost MacBook, Apple's difficulties in building a 5G radio to rival Qualcomm, Apple attempts to appease the EU by adopting RCS, and all hell breaks loose with OpenAI.

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Congress demands answers after Apple cancels Jon Stewart - 9to5Mac

Kuo: Apple Considering Low-Cost MacBook Launch in 2024 - MacRumors

About that low-cost MacBook rumor… – Six Colors

Apple Project to Replace Modems Made by Qualcomm Falls Further Behind to 2026 - Bloomberg

Apple In-House Technologies Team Eyes Making Cameras, Screens, Modems, Batteries - Bloomberg

Apple Vision Pro Onboarding Videos Unearthed in visionOS Beta 6 - MacRumors

Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac

Apple Files Legal Challenge Against EU Law as Sideloading Requirement Looms - MacRumors

After firing Sam Altman, what’s next for OpenAI and ChatGPT? - The Verge

OpenAI’s Misalignment and Microsoft’s Gain – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

486: On the Side of Reality Nov 13, 2023

Spatial videos on iPhone, 2024 iPad updates, the Apple Watch as a health device, Apple pausing iOS development to fix bugs, the potential of AI interfaces, and the meaning of the "pro" label.

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iOS 17.2 beta 2 enables Vision Pro spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro - 9to5Mac

Apple has allowed some press to view their own spatial videos in Vision Pro, Final Cut gaining editing ability next year - 9to5Mac

3D Movies Appear in Apple TV App Ahead of Vision Pro Launch - MacRumors

OLED iPad and MacBook Rumored to Feature Specialized Display Materials - MacRumors

Apple Expected to Update Entire iPad Lineup Next Year - MacRumors

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

Apple Health: Blood Pressure, Glucose, Sleep Apnea; Team Issues - Bloomberg

Bloomberg: 2024 Apple Watch to Gain Blood Pressure Monitoring and Sleep Apnea Detection - MacRumors

Kuo: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 Next Year? - MacRumors

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

Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable - The Verge

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485: Best Witch and Beast Feature Nov 06, 2023

Jason has reviewed the new M3 iMac and M3 MacBook Pro, and Myke asks him for all the details. We also discuss why the large-iMac era is at an end, and review Apple's recent quarterly financial results.

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Jason Snell: "Fiscal 2023 for the Mac" – Mastodon

Tim Cook again says Apple is working on generative AI – 9to5mac

M3 MacBook Pro review: Peak performance – Six Colors

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) review: entry-level enigma - The Verge

M3 Pro Chip Barely Faster Than M2 Pro in Unverified Benchmark Result - MacRumors

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484: Space Grayer Oct 31, 2023

Jason got to spend some time with the new M3 iMac and MacBook Pro, and returns to spill the details! We delve into the differences between chips in the M3 family, the curious case of the new low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, and much more.

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A magic number: New MacBook Pros and iMacs usher in the M3 era – Six Colors

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

Apple's New MacBooks With M3 Chips Offer Up to 22 Hours of Battery Life - MacRumors

483: The 2023 October Event Draft Oct 27, 2023

Apple has announced a "scary fast" new product announcement, and so Myke and Jason have convened an emergency session to draft what they think will happen at next Monday's mysterious event.

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482: It’s Covered in Soap! Oct 23, 2023

A single Apple Pencil announcement leads us to think existential thoughts about the iPad product line, and Jason had an idea about a new MacBook Pro in the shower.

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The price of Apple’s old-products strategy – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: There’s a New Apple Pencil With a USB-C Port, and My Thoughts Turn to the Complexity of the Overall iPad Lineup

What Is Apple Doing in AI? Revamping Siri, Search, Apple Music and other Apps - Bloomberg

Kuo: No New Macs or iPads Expected to Launch for Remainder of 2023 - MacRumors

New iPad hardware currently slated for next March, report says - 9to5Mac

Apple Working on Larger iPad Air With 12.9-Inch Display - MacRumors

Apple October 2023 Executive Promotions: New VPs of Retail, Software, Operations - Bloomberg

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Taylor Swift Outdraws Scorsese, Holding Hollywood Royalty at Bay - Bloomberg

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What I’m Hearing: Clooney’s Savior Play, Maha’s Misstep, and Late-Night Moves - Puck

481: What If… Octobox? Oct 16, 2023

Will Apple introduce new iPads this month? A new Apple Pencil? Nothing at all? We grapple with some conflicting rumors. Also, Jason gives up on the iPad-only lifestyle and reviews a supremely weird E-Ink device (that he actually kind of likes).

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First Apple Watch with micro-LED display still on track for late 2025 – 9to5mac

Apple Rumored to Announce New iPads This Week, But Gurman Says Release 'Won't Happen This Month' - MacRumors

Report: Apple to announce new iPad models this week, featuring upgraded chips - 9to5Mac

iPad mini 7 still on track for the coming months, new iPad Air, more – 9to5mac

iPad mini 7 rumored to feature upgraded display to resolve ‘jelly scrolling’ problems - 9to5Mac

OLED iPad Mini and iPad Air Could Follow 2024's iPad Pro - MacRumors

Report: Apple Pencil 3 With Magnetic Tips Likely to Be Announced Instead of New iPads - MacRumors

iMac With M2 and M2 Pro Chips Could Arrive Soon, Says Latest Conflicting Rumor - MacRumors

Apple's First M3 MacBooks Coming Next Year, Claims Shipment Forecast - MacRumors

Vision Pro weight still concerns Apple; prescription lens headache – 9to5mac

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

Giving up the iPad-only travel dream – Six Colors

Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors

Building a Link Gathering Machine – AppStories

480: Never Do a Deal with the Preference Daemon Oct 09, 2023

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Connected #470: Senior Vice President of Worldwide Nibbing - Relay FM

The Pixel 8 and the what-is-a-photo apocalypse - The Verge

Today on The Vergecast: we debate “what is a photo” for like three hours. - The Verge

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Steve Troughton-Smith: Apple Silicon for visionOS - Mastodon

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Apple Vision Pro to Support Screen Mirroring via AirPlay and Other Tidbits - MacRumors

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479: The Three Oranges Oct 02, 2023

Subtitle: Aerospace, Golden Gate Bridge, and Engineering

As a very busy September turns over into October, we've got an episode packed with follow-up: Tim Cook takes another European vacation, the Vision Pro product roadmap recedes, Apple considers its search-engine strategy, and we review macOS Sonoma.

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Yale Launches Apple Home Key-Enabled Assure Lock 2 Plus - MacRumors

Tim Cook Watched Entire Third Season of 'Ted Lasso' on Apple Vision Pro, Which Remains on Track for Early 2024 - MacRumors

Tim Cook interview: Apple boss talks trillion-dollar transformation and reveals his ‘aha moment’ | The Independent

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

Kuo says 'low-cost Vision Pro' could be canceled, Vision Pro 2 planned for 2027 - 9to5Mac

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Kuo: Low-Cost Apple Vision Pro Might Be Canceled - MacRumors

Kuo: 2024 MacBooks and iPads to Feature 3nm Chips, But Demand Might Fall Below Expectations - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: iPhone 15 OverheatGate Seems to Be a Nothingburger

Report: Apple considers huge bid for global Formula 1 streaming rights - 9to5Mac

Inside Apple’s Plan to Change the Way We Watch Sports | GQ

Could Apple Replace Google With Own Search Engine? It's Possible, but Unlikely - Bloomberg

Microsoft reportedly pitched Apple on buying Bing to no avail - The Verge

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macOS Sonoma Review: Small moves – Six Colors

478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos Sep 25, 2023

Live from Memphis in the aftermath of the Relay FM Podcastathon, Myke and Jason take delivery of new iPhones and Apple Watches. Also, General Motors continues its drive for Apple-like services revenue.

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Departures #10: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2023) - Relay FM

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

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477: Tails O'Clock Sep 18, 2023

Subtitle: t:1695398458:F

This week we're wading into follow-up from last week's Apple event. Then we say goodbye to beta season and list our favorite features of the newly shipped iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10.

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Apple Taps New Leader for Team Developing Glucose Tracker - Bloomberg

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Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max still battling 'production challenges' as delays mount - 9to5Mac

My easter basket of reactions to Apple’s iPhone event – Six Colors

Apple says iPhone 15 Pro will be 'the best game console' as A17 Pro packs major GPU upgrades - 9to5Mac

iPadOS 17 Review: A fitting stage, at last – Six Colors

iOS 17 Review: We’ve got a live one – Six Colors

Review: Apple’s 2023 multi-platform features – Six Colors

iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Cortex #145: Problems Are Meant To Be Solved - Relay FM

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476: Friends in the Couch Cushions Sep 13, 2023

Subtitle: Apple's September 2023 event in review

Jason's back from Cupertino and it's time to break down everything he saw at the September 2023 Apple media event: The new titanium-framed iPhone 15 Pro, the pastel iPhone 15, the DoubleTap-enabled Apple Watch, and... green leaves for some but not others?

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475: The 2023 September Event Draft Sep 04, 2023

Jason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What new features will the new iPhones have? How will the Apple Watch transform? And which one of us will harness the heart of a champion, Lionel Messi style, and score the winning goal?

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474: I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor Aug 28, 2023

With a busy fall looming, Mac analyst Stephen Hackett joins the show to give Jason's computing setup a check-up. And some iPhone rumors suggest the Color Czar may be leaving a lump of Space Black coal in Myke's stocking this year.

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iPhone 15 Pro Max to face 3-4 week delay – analyst - 9to5Mac

iPhone 15 Could Come With Color-Matched Braided USB-C Cables [Updated] - MacRumors

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

iPhone 15 Pro to Come in Blue and Gray Titanium, No Gold Expected - MacRumors

iPad Pro 2024: Magic Keyboard, Redesigned Tablet, M3; September 12 Event Details - Bloomberg

Understanding your subscription analytics - Apple Podcasts for Creators

473: I Can Talk About the George Foreman Grill Now Aug 21, 2023

The iMac turns 25, Relay turns 10 (next year in London), print magazines apparently still exist, and listeners have questions about why Apple would ever want to buy Disney.

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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

For a generation of students, the iMac was a gateway to the future - The Verge

In a world full of laptops, is there a place for the iMac? - The Verge

20 Macs for 2020 #20: iMac G3 (#1) - Relay FM

The Vergecast: bring back the computer room! - The Verge

Generation gap: Using Shortcuts with Folder Actions – Six Colors

472: Step Aside, Bob! Aug 14, 2023

For years, rumors about Apple and Disney combining seemed ridiculous--but in light of Apple's transformation and Disney's difficulties, suddenly it seems a lot more possible. Myke and Jason examine Disney's business and try to imagine what portions of it Apple would actually want. Also: What would be in an Apple Watch X?

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MLS Season Pass subscribers have doubled since Lionel Messi joined the league - 9to5Mac

Apple is now working on two Lionel Messi documentary series - 9to5Mac

Cadillac’s Escalade IQ is the next GM vehicle to lack Apple CarPlay - The Verge

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Apple Event September 12, 2023: Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2; Watch X Later - Bloomberg

Samsung Announces Blood Pressure Monitoring Application for Galaxy Watch Devices – Samsung Global Newsroom

Disney Sale to Apple? Don’t Count It Out This Time – The Hollywood Reporter

Could Apple really buy Disney? – Six Colors

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List of assets owned by the Walt Disney Company - Wikipedia

Everyone Running Hollywood Is Old. Does That Matter? - The Ringer

The Interns of Hollywood Can See Through the B.S. - Puck

471: A Technological 23rd Century Star Trek Thing Aug 07, 2023

Jason has the painful details about Apple's comeback bid for college football TV rights that fell just short of the goal line. We also discuss what Apple's rich-but-middling quarterly results say about the importance of this fall's iPhone launch.

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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

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Apple prepping for iPhone 15 Pro event on September 13 - 9to5Mac

Kuo: New AirTag Likely to Enter Mass Production in Late 2024 - MacRumors

Disney reportedly wants to team up with Apple to expand ESPN distribution - 9to5Mac

Pac-12, Apple deal was $23M per school and underwhelming, but hope remained until 11th hour - The Athletic

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Apple Q3 2023 Charts: $81.8B revenue, down 1% – Six Colors

This is Tim: Apple’s Q3 2023 analyst call, transcribed – Six Colors

If this is Apple struggling, everything is going to be just fine | Macworld

Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day, and other earnings call info - 9to5Mac

Announcing Callsheet — Liss is More

15-inch MacBook Air demand reportedly low, but not every product can be a best-seller - 9to5Mac

470: Magic Titanium Jul 31, 2023

This week we wonder if Apple will profess further mastery of the Periodic Table with this fall's iPhone Pro release, and if Lionel Messi will conquer the world with Apple's help. And for the Summer of Fun, Myke asks Jason about his writing process and tools.

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Lionel Messi is already giving Apple’s MLS streaming service a boost - The Verge

Offside With Taylor Twellman on Apple Podcasts

Expected Goals - Rory Smith - Amazon

MLS, Apple appear pleased with media deal so far - Sports Business Journal

Lionel Messi Ventures Into Charted Territory - The New York Times

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Features: USB-C Port, New Design, Thinner Bezels - Bloomberg

Periscope Lens: What is it? And When Will Apple Use One in iPhone? - MacRumors

Snell's law - Wikipedia

Keychron Q1 Build with Jason and Stephen! -- Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube

Searching for the perfect iOS Markdown writing tool – Six Colors

1Writer — Powerful, beautiful Markdown editor for iOS

Taio - Markdown & Text Actions

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Tips for Vision Pro Labs - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

469: Bring in the Boffins Jul 24, 2023

Myke's summer is a lot less fun due to his concerns about a bill advancing in the UK Parliament that could potentially drive some Apple services out of the country. Also we try to understand just what's happening at Apple regarding AI products, and we have issues with services that push algorithmic timelines.

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Embed the Photos Picker in your app - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer

Burgee - Wikipedia

Unity adds visionOS beta program – Six Colors

1Password will soon let users unlock vaults with passkeys – 9to5mac

The UK’s Online Safety Bill, explained - The Verge

Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning - BBC News

The online safety bill: taking a sledgehammer to the internet in the UK?

Apple slams UK surveillance-bill proposals - BBC News

Daring Fireball: Apple Tries to Explain to U.K. Legislators That You Can't Add Back Doors to Secure Protocols

Government boosts protection for encryption in Online Safety Bill but civil society groups concerned | Computer Weekly

Apple Preps Ajax Generative AI, ‘Apple GPT’ to Rival OpenAI and Google - Bloomberg

Apple Creates New Vision Products Group (VPG) for Future Mixed-Reality Headsets - Bloomberg

Bloomberg: No, really, Apple’s working on language AI – Six Colors

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Developer Kit - visionOS - Apple Developer

Apple Vision Pro: Will Developers Sell VisionOS Apps for the $3,499 Device? - Bloomberg

Vision Pro Developer Kit Terms - James Thomson: Mastodon

The Threads Episode: How We Got Here, Meta Obstacles and Advantages, Everyone Hates Twitter (And Uses It Every Day)

Immigrant Song (Jason and Myke’s Version) dropping soon? Look out Led Zeppelin, Upgrade is coming for ya🤘 | Instagram

468: Nonstop Bangers Involving Saxophone Solos Jul 18, 2023

Subtitle: 🎷

As the Public Betas arrive, there's breaking bad news for Mac Pro fans, Jason has an invitation for Tim Cook, and we explore our favorite Emoji.

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How to watch Lionel Messi debut on MLS on Apple TV - 9to5Mac

Apple to Announce Q3 2023 Earnings on August 3 Following New Macs - MacRumors

GM dealers aren’t happy future EVs won’t support CarPlay - 9to5Mac

First Attempt at Designing for visionOS - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Designing a Weather app for visionOS - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

David Smith (@_Davidsmith@mastodon.social) - Mastodon

📅 World Emoji Day — July 17, 2023

Myke's Frequently Used Emoji

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👹 Japanese Ogre Emoji – Emojipedia

Microsoft Teams Emoji List – Emojipedia

Apple Emoji List — Emojipedia

First Look: macOS Sonoma Public Beta – Six Colors

First Look: iPadOS 17 Public Beta – Six Colors

First Look: 2023 Public Beta platform features – Six Colors

First Look: iOS 17 Public Beta – Six Colors

First Look: watchOS 10 Public Beta – Six Colors

Myke's LOL Emoji Issue

467: The Least Important Mac Jul 10, 2023

We struggle to balance empathy with reality as we try to explain why the Mac Pro is the way that it is, and why that's unlikely to change. Also, the Summer of Fun ends up taking on the future of social media, and Myke asks Jason to talk him into installing the iOS beta.

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Fever Pitch - Wikipedia

Designing for visionOS | Apple Developer Documentation

Apple streaming first episode of Foundation free on YouTube, ahead of second season premiere - 9to5Mac

TestFlight Now Supports visionOS Apps - MacRumors

ATP 542: Penguin Camel Monkey Shark — Accidental Tech Podcast

Apple Mac Pro M2 Ultra review: a powerful computer in search of an audience - The Verge

Larger iMac With Around 32-Inch Display Reportedly in Early Testing - MacRumors

Apple has arrived to the Threads party as new platform approaches 100M users - 9to5Mac

Instagram’s Threads surpasses 100 million users - The Verge

My social media is in an Mac app, or it’s nowhere – Six Colors

Special Episode: Meta’s Twitter Rival Arrives, with Adam Mosseri - The New York Times

466: Try to Stop Me Now, Batman Jul 03, 2023

This week we get to the bottom of the secrets of the mysterious Puzzle Society, Goldman Sachs can't make money on credit cards, Apple might be getting into college football, and there's a lot of weird follow-up. Typical Summer of Fun stuff!

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House Hippo Commercial - YouTube

Companies Committed to Kids - Wikipedia

House hippo - Wikipedia

Sam's Audio Clip on 'Beta' – Mastodon

Kiwis please help | TikTok

Notification Summaries - iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Apple previews new features coming to Apple services this fall - Apple

The Puzzle Society

Andrews McMeel Universal

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Apple AirPods Plans: Hearing Test, Body Temperature, Cheaper Models, USB-C - Bloomberg

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

WSJ: Goldman Sachs wants to bail on Apple Card partnership after $1B loss, in talks with Amex - 9to5Mac

Apple Card responsible for more than $1 billion in losses - 9to5Mac

Goldman Sachs Extends Partnership with Apple – WSJ

Is Apple ready for some college football? – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: Ahead of Season 1 Finale, Apple Has Made the Entire First Episode of ‘Silo’ Free — on Twitter

‘Ted Lasso’ Finale, ‘FUBAR’: Streaming TV Rankings May 29-June 4, 2023 – The Hollywood Reporter

Flagship 'Morning Show' returns to Apple TV+ in September for season 3 - 9to5Mac

Apple’s alien show Invasion returns for season 2 in August - The Verge

'High Desert' cancelled at Apple TV+, but unlike other streamers Apple won't pull shows off its platform - 9to5Mac

Downstream - Relay FM

465: No Dark Modes, Only Dark Rooms Jun 26, 2023

Developers are getting their hands on (simulated) visionOS for the first time, and we speculate about how spatial apps might work. And for the Summer of Fun, we gauge our excitement level for various Apple-related product rumors.

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Apple Vision and the challenge of 3D movies – Six Colors

Pro tip: The iPhone has a discoverability problem – Six Colors

Here's everything new in iOS 17 beta 2 - 9to5Mac

Apple adds passkeys to Apple ID, iCloud logins – Six Colors

First look at Apple News crossword puzzles in iOS 17 – 9to5mac

NYT Games - The New York Times

Joe Hribar: "iOS 17 beta 2 and Interactive Widgets" - Mastodon

Apple and LG team up to bring AirPlay to hotels later this year - 9to5Mac

Voice to Text Update - 2023 Edition (MacSparky Labs) - MacSparky

visionOS - Apple Developer

Designing for visionOS | Apple Developer Documentation

Steve Troughton-Smith: "Guest mode in visionOS " - Mastodon

Developers' Early Experiments with visionOS - MacStories

Steve Troughton-Smith: "Spatial multitasking is kinda neat" - Mastodon

Broadcasts on the App Store

Devin: "Timer support underway" - Mastodon

David Smith: "Oh wow, the first of the Apple Vision Pro in-person labs will start in July!" - Mastodon

What Apple Didn’t Reveal About the Vision Pro — The Information

Vision Pro Features 'Left Out' For Now Include Fitness Apps, Full-Body Tracking, and More - MacRumors

Report: Apple Vision Pro top strap helps headset weight issue, but Apple might not include it in the box - 9to5Mac

Apple 2023 and 2024 Road Map: iPhone 15, M3 Macs, iPad Air, Vision Pro Headset - Bloomberg

Apple Product Roadmap 2023–24: Over 15 New Devices in Development - MacRumors

Guy Kawasaki - Wikipedia

464: Godzilla Is Always There Jun 19, 2023

Myke and Jason answer your questions about Vision Pro, catch up with some new beta details, saddle up for a new Rumor Roundup, process the Reddit debacle, and detail our summer plans.

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Connected #454: Pipe It In - Relay FM

Apollo to shut down; developer has receipts – Six Colors

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

Apple TV+ 'Monsterverse' Show Filming in 3D for Vision Pro Viewing - MacRumors

Kuo: iPhone 15 to offer upgraded UWB chip for Vision Pro support – 9to5mac

Apple’s Messi Vision. Which is decidedly not messy, and perhaps rather brilliant… | by M.G. Siegler | 500ish

Why Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi deal isn’t done yet; MLS, Apple pushing for All-Star involvement - The Athletic

Ping My Watch comes to iPhone in iOS 17 - 9to5Mac

iOS 17 Enables Cinematic Mode Video Editing in Third-Party Apps - MacRumors

WWDC 2023: More responsive iOS camera apps – Six Colors

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463: Respect the Tripod Jun 12, 2023

Jason and Myke discuss their experiences using the Apple Vision Pro and what they're thinking about the product now that they've used it. Also there's a lot of WWDC follow-up, and Jason reviewed new Macs! And it's all coming to you live from Jason's garage.

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iOS 17 Reminders App Can Automatically Sort Your Groceries Into Categories - MacRumors

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

Apple’s new Proton-like tool can run Windows games on a Mac - The Verge

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

iOS 17 Can Automatically Clean Up Verification Codes That Clog Up Messages App - MacRumors

Integrate with motorized iPhone stands using DockKit - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer

Eyes (and head) on with the Apple Vision Pro – Six Colors

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

Apple still aiming to release a more affordable version of Vision Pro by the end of 2025 - 9to5Mac

Vision Pro developer kits will help devs get their apps ready before launch | Ars Technica

Vision Pro to Get Even More Human-Like 'Spatial Personas' for FaceTime - MacRumors

How Apple Vision Pro Works With the Mac - MacRumors

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

Will There Be A Cheaper Apple Vision? How Apple Can Lower Cost of New Headset - Bloomberg

M2 Ultra Mac Studio review: Top of the line – Six Colors

15-inch MacBook Air review: Sometimes bigger is better – Six Colors

The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2023 - YouTube

Apple Highlights Vision Pro's Accessibility Features with Head, Wrist, and Index Finger Controls - MacRumors

462: Time Moves the Sun Jun 06, 2023

WWDC 2023 has arrived and Jason and Myke react to the keynote announcements, live from a secluded location at Apple Park! Topics are just what you'd guess: Apple Vision Pro, new Mac hardware (!), and new OS features.

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461: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2023 May 29, 2023

It's time for our eighth annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! Jason and Myke will be there in person--but what will be announced? Is the Apple mixed-reality headset really going to happen? Will there be room for new Mac hardware? And what do we anticipate for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS?

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Apple Plans to Turn Locked iPhones Into Smart Displays With iOS 17 - Bloomberg

460: Mr. QuickTime is Now Mr. Headset May 22, 2023

Subtitle: Introductory Quadbox

With WWDC and our annual draft right around the corner, it's time to survey the final rumors about Apple's AR/VR headset, while also taking stock of some real accessibility developments due this fall. Also: Jason has gazed into the many faces of the Apple TV Quadbox, and Mimestream 1.0 has arrived.

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Passkeys: the future of authentication in 1Password

Apple TV officially launches Multiview feature for live sports in TV app - 9to5Mac

Multiview now available for MLS Season Pass and “Friday Night Baseball” - Apple

Mac Gmail client Mimestream reaches 1.0 – Six Colors

Mimestream

Apple Park WWDC 2023 Viewing Event to Include Special 'Ring' Tour, Evening Activity and Extended Developer Sessions - MacRumors

Apple Restricts Employee Use of ChatGPT, Joining Other Companies Wary of Leaks - WSJ

Apple Bans Employees From Using ChatGPT Amid Its Own AI Efforts - MacRumors

Apple is on the hunt for generative AI talent | TechCrunch

Apple posts 28 new AI positions in May, says generative AI will 'transform' iPhone - 9to5Mac

Report: Apple to start selling Ted Lasso merch through the Apple online store - 9to5Mac

Downstream - Relay FM

Ted Lasso, Succession Among Nielsen Top 10 Streaming Lists – Deadline

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

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

Parallel #82: Entirely Individualistic Low-Vision Girl - Relay FM

Humane’s wearable screenless AI assistant leaks in first demo clips - The Verge

Connected #450: The Bluetooth Nature of it All - Relay FM

Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset May Define Tim Cook’s Legacy - Bloomberg

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

Daring Fireball: Mark Gurman Recaps His Reporting on Apple's Upcoming XR Headset and He's Sticking With the Front-Facing Display for Googly Eyes

Apple AR Glasses Reportedly Still at Least Four Years Away From Launch - MacRumors

Manufacturing cost of Apple's headset exceeds $1,500 per unit – 9to5Mac

Daring Fireball: On Apple Fitting a Headset Announcement Into the Always-Packed WWDC Keynote

Zach Knox on Keynote runtimes – Mastodon

Apple Likely Filed for 'xrProOS' Trademark Last Week via Shell Company - MacRumors

Sky Bridge

This is Instagram’s new Twitter competitor - The Verge

Masto-do or Masto-don’t? • The Breakroom

459: I Appreciate Whopping May 15, 2023

Apple has finally announced Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad. What does this mean for the platform, what took so long, and is this the end of the story--or just the beginning? Also, the Wall Street Journal gets into the Apple Headset rumor business.

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The Pie Pizzeria, voted Utah's best pizza!

Analog(ue) #115: Tactically Deployed Velveeta - Relay FM

Legal - Apple Advertising & Privacy - Apple

Apple Is Breaking Its Own Rules With a New Headset - WSJ

Palmer Luckey on Twitter: "The Apple headset is so good."

Apple Headset's Capabilities Said to 'Far Exceed' Those of Rival Devices - MacRumors

Apple M3 Chip Mac Specifications and Features: CPU, GPU and RAM Increase Details - Bloomberg

Apple’s Pete Distad, Who Oversaw TV+ and Sports Businesses, to Depart - Bloomberg

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

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

Google adds passkeys for accounts – Six Colors

458: Weaving on a Thoughtful Basis May 08, 2023

Subtitle: A Luxury Box at the Parade of Horribles

It's time to analyze Apple's financial results, including a focus on India and some substantial declines for the Mac and iPad. Myke reveals the existence of the Secret Myke Hurley Tip Line. And we dive deep into a conversation about how Apple's embrace of keeping things "on device" isn't necessarily enough to differentiate it from the likes of Google and Meta.

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Ford Plans to Stick With CarPlay as GM Moves to Phase Out Support - MacRumors

Apple launches 20 fun new games for its award-winning Apple Arcade service - Apple

WHAT THE BAT? — WHAT THE GAMES?

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Apple Q2 2023 results: $94.8B revenue, better than expected (with charts!) – Six Colors

This is Tim: Apple’s Q2 2023 analyst call, transcribed – Six Colors

Apple's 'parade of horribles' is actually pretty great | Macworld

457: Subtle & Vibrant May 01, 2023

This week we react to rumors of future Apple health services and try to understand the difference between a service and a feature. Also, is Apple right to keep advanced AI out of Siri until it's trustworthy? And we celebrate the suggestion that watchOS might be getting a fresh new Widget-centric interface.

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Supernatural: VR Fitness App on Meta Quest

Apple Planning AI Health Coaching Service, Mood Tracker, iPad Health App - Bloomberg

Apple’s AI Chief Struggles With Turf Wars as New Era Begins — The Information

Report Details Turmoil Behind Apple's AI Efforts, 'Siri X,' and Headset Voice Controls - MacRumors

Apple employees hate Siri and are skeptical of its future - 9to5Mac

WatchOS 10 Details: Apple Watch to Gain Widgets as Part of New Software at WWDC - Bloomberg

Migrating ClockKit complications to WidgetKit | Apple Developer Documentation

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456: The Official Journal of Journaling Apr 24, 2023

As rumor season kicks into high gear, we discuss Apple's potential new app, more reports about its VR headset, and some updates about forthcoming Mac hardware.

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Flighty — A new way to track flights

Rumor: iPhone 15 to use ‘frosted glass’ finish, new ‘cyan’ color option – 9to5Mac

Kuo: 15-inch MacBook Air won't offer 'M2 Pro' chip configuration after all - 9to5Mac

Apple Silicon Mac Pro Reportedly Not Coming at WWDC, Mac Studio Refresh Likely Delayed Until M3 - MacRumors

iOS 17 rumors: App sideloading, Find My, Wallet app changes - 9to5Mac

Apple Plans iPhone Journaling App in Expansion of Health Initiatives - WSJ

WSJ: Apple to Release iPhone Journaling App for Logging Daily Activities - MacRumors

Apple is reportedly developing its own journaling app for the iPhone - The Verge

Connected #446: Oooh Draaamaa! - Relay FM

The Everything Headset – 512 Pixels

Apple's new AR headset has a secret weapon: Old tech | Macworld

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Redirect Web for Safari takes me to the right places – Six Colors

455: QUADBOX! Apr 17, 2023

What's happening at WWDC? The rumors are... confusing. Also, Jason gets excited about watching four things at once, Myke tries to bring iOS 17 into focus, and we've got a book review of 'Make Something Wonderful' from the Steve Jobs Archive.

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Baseball scorekeeping - Wikipedia

The HomeKit Control Center Button – BenRiceM - Mastodon

Apple strikes multiyear deal for Canal+ subscribers to get Apple TV+ at no extra charge - 9to5Mac

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

Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account is now available, offering a 4.15 percent APY - Apple

Hands-on with the new Multiview feature for Apple TV sports streams - 9to5Mac

Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Models Will No Longer Feature Solid-State Buttons - MacRumors

Connected #445: Do You Have a Trumpet on the Floor? - Relay FM

iOS 17 Rumored to Improve Search, Dynamic Island, Control Center, and More - MacRumors

Apple Supposedly Considering Interactive Widgets for iOS 17 - MacRumors

Apple Makes Headway on New Mac Laptops as It Grapples With Sales Slump - Bloomberg

Gurman: Mac Studio Isn't One-Off Stopgap Product, New Models Planned - MacRumors

Apple WWDC 2023 June 5 Plan: Reality Headset, New Macs, watchOS 10, iOS 17 - Bloomberg

‘Make Something Wonderful’ – Six Colors

Make Something Wonderful | a book from the Steve Jobs Archive

Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer on the App Store

Broadcasts on the App Store

454: The Home Home Apr 10, 2023

Subtitle: The Circles Are Inside the Rectangles

This week we're pondering future directions for watchOS complications and iOS Control Center, reacting to extremely early reports about future iPhone displays, and digesting Apple's slow build of alternative manufacturing capacities outside of China.

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General Motors hates your iPhone – Six Colors

Distribute Android apps for cars | Android Developers

What is Android Automotive? | Android Open Source Project

Watchsmith on the App Store

Friday Night Baseball’s radio overlay really works – Six Colors

Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' arriving in theaters worldwide in November before streaming on Apple TV+ - 9to5Mac

Apple schedules Q2 2023 earnings release for May 4 – 9to5mac

Under-Display Face ID Reportedly to Debut on 'iPhone 17 Pro' - MacRumors

120Hz ProMotion Rumored to Expand to Non-Pro iPhones in Two Years - MacRumors

Exclusive: iPhone 15 Pro design revealed - 9to5Mac

Inside Apple’s Plan to Move iPhone Production From China to India - Bloomberg

453: At Large at Apple Park Apr 03, 2023

WWDC has been announced, but when will the Apple VR headset be ready to ship? Also, CarPlay gets the cold shoulder from General Motors, watchOS might be in for some major changes, and the iPhone could be getting its own action button.

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Elvis (2022 film) - Wikipedia

Halide Tweet

GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's help – Yahoo Finance

All-New Apple CarPlay Launching This Year Starting With These 14 Car Brands - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple Mixed-Reality Headset May Not Appear at WWDC as Mass Production Pushed Back Yet Again - MacRumors

Osborne effect - Wikipedia

When Is Apple Announcing Its Mixed-Reality Headset? June 5 at WWDC 2023 - Bloomberg

Gurman: watchOS 10 to Have Notable Changes, macOS 13.4 to Support New Macs - MacRumors

An Outlet for my Custom Watch Faces - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Exploring Custom watchOS Watch Faces - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Apple focused on OLED iPads for now, but an updated MacBook Air is still in the works - 9to5Mac

Apple Halted M2 Chip Production in January Amid 'Plummeting' Mac Sales - MacRumors

iPhone 15 Pro Solid-State Button Sensitivity Can Be Customized to Cater for Cases and Gloves - MacRumors

I can't wait for the Action button to replace the mute switch on the iPhone 15 Pro | Macworld

Connected #442: They Want Azimuth - Relay FM

452: Schrödinger's Killer App Mar 27, 2023

Subtitle: iOS Seven... Teen

With WWDC (presumably) a couple of months away, we take time to list some of our wishes for iOS 17. There's also a lot more noise about the forthcoming Apple VR headset, and the entertainment industry and Apple are having communication issues.

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Upgrade #410: Apple Park Vibe Check - Relay FM

Microsoft Surface PCs

Apple’s “Friday Night Baseball” adds local radio – Six Colors

Apple Considers Bidding for English Football Streaming Rights - Bloomberg

Canzano: Mailbag deals with death of coach, Pac-12, Larry Scott, Trail Blazers, and Bill Walton

Apple to Spend $1 Billion a Year on Films to Break Into Cinemas - Bloomberg

Why Apple, Amazon Are Making $1 Billion Bets on Movie Theaters - Bloomberg

Downstream - Relay FM

Apple Reality Headset Details: Pro Features, Top 100 Meeting, Watch-Like Start - Bloomberg

Some Apple employees skeptical of AR/VR headset launch: 'a solution in search of a problem' - 9to5Mac

Apple Reality Pro: Everything You Need to Know - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

Remembering Alex Hay, the Maker of Toolbox Pro, During Automation April - MacStories

Pixelmator Pro

Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books

451: I've Come Around to Reality Mar 20, 2023

Is the iPad still the future of computing, or is it the Mac (again)? This week we're pondering Apple's dividing lines between the iPad Pro and the Mac, and wonder if each product is limiting the potential of the other. Also, is Apple planning on raising iPad Pro prices to new heights? We also consider Apple's moves to show fiscal responsibility without laying off a lot of people like the rest of the tech industry.

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

10* Things Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein Can’t Live Without | 10 Essentials - YouTube

"Smells Like Mean Spirit" (S3E1) - Football is Life #24 - The Incomparable

Shrinking | Apple TV+

‘Tetris’ Review: Taron Egerton In Thrilling Video Game Origin Story – Deadline

BlackBerry - Official Trailer ft. Jay Baruchel & Glenn Howerton | HD | IFC Films - YouTube

Camo Studio 2 supports any webcam, including Continuity Camera – Six Colors

'realityOS' platform referenced in open source code from Apple

Meta is laying off 10,000 more employees in a series of cuts - The Verge

Next Year's OLED iPad Pro Models Could Have These Eye-Watering Starting Prices - MacRumors

450: Funko Classicals Mar 13, 2023

Subtitle: Cheer Up, Beethoven

Did Apple's designers want the company to give up on its dreams of augmented reality and just wait it out for a few years? We ponder that baffling report and try to make sense of conflicting rumors about the arrival of the new MacBook Air. Then we get mellow about yellow, and Jason exposes his limited knowledge of classical music and his comprehensive knowledge of 1980s novelty pop hits.

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MLB app updated with Live Activities support – Six Colors

Apple TV+ wins Academy Award for The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse - Apple

Apple Vision Accessibility: the AppleVis Report Card | AppleVis

New 15-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro to feature M3 chip – 9to5Mac

15-Inch MacBook Air Still on Track to Launch in April, Says Analyst - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple to Launch Redesigned HomePod With 7-Inch Display in 2024 - MacRumors

By the way, Alexa, you’ve been replaced – Six Colors

Report: Apple CEO Tim Cook Ordered Headset Launch Despite Designers Warning It Wasn't Ready - MacRumors

Connected #440: Indie Straps - Relay FM

Video: Live with the yellow iPhone – Six Colors

Apple Music Classical arrives later this month – Six Colors

Apple Music Classical: 15 Things You Need to Know About the New App - MacRumors

Men vs. Selves - The Incomparable Mothership #559 - The Incomparable

Rock Me Amadeus - Wikipedia

Kirkville - Apple Is Finally Making iTunes Better for Classical Music

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449: Dynamic Submarine Mar 06, 2023

Kia ora! Jason's back from vacation to discuss Apple's continued quest to optimize its iPhone product revenue and the reason why M3 Macs might be closer (and more interesting) than we thought.

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Apple's Tim Cook to donate his fortune to charity – CNN Business

Apple could be new home for Pac-12 football streaming - 9to5mac

What the NBA Can Learn From Formula 1 – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Downstream #38: Aggressively Fine - Relay FM

Kuo: Apple Picks BOE for Initial Order of iPhone 15 Displays, Could Potentially Overtake Samsung as Leading Supplier - MacRumors

24-inch M1 iMac review: She’s a rainbow – Six Colors

When Is Apple Releasing New Mac Pro, 15-inch MacBook Air, New iMac, M3? - Bloomberg

Use 1Password as an authenticator for sites with two-factor authentication

448: I'm Choosing Optimism Feb 27, 2023

Myke is joined by Casey Liss to discuss Mark Gurman's report on Apple's 'Moonshot' efforts. Also, what is that 'ComputeModule', how thick will the Pro Max camera bump be, and how does Casey fare in a brand new segment?

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Ungeniused #165: Scrub Daddy - Relay FM

Sidekick Notepad - YouTube

Exclusive: iOS 16.4 code references new ‘compute module’ device — Mac Pro, Reality Pro, or something else?

Kuo: Second-generation Apple headset coming in 2025; Apple plans low-end and high-end option - 9to5Mac

Polycam - LiDAR & 3D Scanner on the App Store

Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro Max to have smaller camera bump, thinner bezels, more - 9to5Mac

Gurman: Apple Headset Could Feature 'In-Air' Typing for Text Input, No iPhone Pairing Required - MacRumors

Apple Watch Blood Glucose Monitor Could Revolutionize Diabetes Care - Bloomberg

Apple Exploratory Design Group (XDG) & No-Prick Glucose Tracker - Bloomberg

ATP 523: I Can't Give Him the Carrot Fast Enough — Accidental Tech Podcast

2023 Kia EV6 GT First Test: A 576-HP Silent Stinger

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV | Pricing, Photos, Specs & More | Ford.com

Concurrency | Documentation

AsyncSequence | Apple Developer Documentation

Swift.org - Introducing Swift Async Algorithms

The Nova Incident | Dan Moren

Elder Race - Amazon

Upgrade - Amazon

Slow Horses - Amazon

Nine Perfect Strangers - Amazon

The Terminal List - Amazon

447: I've Got a Lot of Code in the Catalogue Feb 20, 2023

With Jason on vacation, Myke is joined by David Smith. They discuss a potential delay for Apple's headset and what that may mean for WWDC. Also, David's AI-powered podcast transcription website, and the introduction of 'Ask Underscore'.

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Under the Radar - Relay FM

New MacBook Air Said to Launch Next Quarter Following Rumor of 15-Inch Model - MacRumors

Exclusive: This is iPhone 15 Pro: Thinner bezels, thicker 'curve' design, no Lightning port, more - 9to5Mac

From Bing to Sydney – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

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446: The iPhone Abides Feb 13, 2023

Jason has released the 2022 Apple Report Card, and now it's time for him and Myke to once again share their grades for Apple for the year gone by. Also, Tim and Eddy go to the Super Bowl, and Apple gets a new Chief People Officer.

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Where in the world are Tim and Eddy? - John Siracusa - Mastodon

15-inch MacBook Air set for an 'early April' release, new report says – MacRumors

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

Apple in 2022: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors

Fun With Charts: A 2022 Report Card breakdown – Six Colors

Six Colors' 'Apple in 2022' Report Card - MacStories

My Full Answers to the 2022 Six Colors Apple Report Card – 512 Pixels

Daring Fireball: My 2022 Apple Report Card

Connected #436: Satya Nadella, He's a Stone-Cold Killa - Relay FM

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445: Headwinds Feb 06, 2023

How you read Apple's financial results really depends on what you want to see in them. We break down the numbers, ponder the state of Apple's design group, and reconsider what Apple may or may not be folding in the near future.

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SYMFONISK Series - Discover Our Collaboration With Sonos - IKEA

Rumors: Foldable iPad in 2024 dismissed, Apple developing 21-inch 'foldable notebook'

Apple Decides to Drop Role of Industrial Design Chief in Post-Jony Ive Era - Bloomberg

iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold Coming From Apple? CEO Remarks Offer Clues - Bloomberg

Better optical zoom exclusive to iPhone 'Pro Max' models until 2025

Apple May Not Launch Updated Mac Studio With M2 Ultra Chip Due to Similarity With Upcoming Mac Pro - MacRumors

Apple results and charts: $117.2B quarter is still a step back – Six Colors

Down is up: iPhone slumps, iPad soars, and a huge quarter is too small | Macworld

Update on Supply of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple

444: Greg Jan 30, 2023

This is the episode where our brains break as we try to process wild rumors of folding iPads and Siri-driven VR app development. Also, proving the raw interactive power of UpgradeFeedback.com, Myke hears from many listeners about why they choose to use the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Jason, meanwhile seems to hate plants.

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Greg - Plant Identifier & Care

Connected #434: You Won't Believe This New Scam - Relay FM

Ivory for Mastodon by Tapbots on the App Store

Mastodon Clients for iOS and iPadOS

terhechte: Messages Mastodon Concept - Mastodon

Phil Schiller confirms he's now on Mastodon – 9to5mac

Use High Power Mode on your 16-inch MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Kuo: Apple to Release Foldable iPad With Carbon Fiber Kickstand in 2024 - MacRumors

Apple wants everyone to create ‘Reality Pro’ headset apps using Siri, internal demos focused on health and storytelling - 9to5Mac

Apple Reality Pro Details: Eye & Hand Tracking, App Store, 3D iOS-Like Interface - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: The Billions-Dollar VR/AR Headset Question

Spotify Shifts Podcast Strategy After Layoffs - Bloomberg

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Apple drops COVID-19 test requirement for employees – 9to5mac

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443: Core Variations Jan 23, 2023

Jason's spent most of the last week with an M2 Max MacBook Pro, so it's time for his full review. We also discuss the M2 Mac mini and the second-generation HomePod. This naturally leads into a discussion of Apple's future home products and what form the M3 processor might take.

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2023 MacBook Pro Review: More of the same, in a good way – Six Colors

M2 Mac mini Review: Whatever you want it to be – Six Colors

Apple announces the second-generation HomePod – Six Colors

Apple’s new HomePod unsurprisingly sounds close to the original - The Verge

Apple Smart Home Devices: New Lineup to Take On Amazon, Google - Bloomberg

Google Pixel Tablet: News, rumors, specifications, and more

Apple Postpones AR/VR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality Headset (AAPL) - Bloomberg

New MacBook Air With 3nm M3 Chip Rumored to Launch in Second Half of 2023 - MacRumors

Does Apple Keep its Commission After You Refund a Purchase? – RevenueCat

442: Zombie Arms and Toaster Fridge Jan 16, 2023

Does the report that Apple may build a touchscreen Mac laptop mean that the futures of the Mac and iPad are about to converge--or is nothing much really going to change? Then Jason and Myke then pour one out for third-party Twitter apps. It was a good run.

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Apple has reportedly canceled the next iPhone SE - The Verge

Apple planned to introduce its own 5G chips in now-canceled iPhone SE 4 next year - 9to5Mac

Apple developing custom WiFi, Bluetooth, and 5G chips for iPhone

Apple's Custom MicroLED Displays Likely Heading to iPhone, iPad, and Mac After Apple Watch Ultra - MacRumors

First MicroLED Apple Watch Now Rumored to Launch in 2025, Not 2024 - MacRumors

Apple's Custom MicroLED Display for Apple Watch Rumored to Be Made by LG - MacRumors

New Macs could be announced tomorrow - 9to5Mac

Apple Is Working on Adding Touch Screens to Macs in Major Turnabout - Bloomberg

Gurman: Apple working on touchscreen Macs – Six Colors

Twitter Kills Third-Party Clients, Twitter’s Tortured History With 3rd-Party Apps, The Twitter Files Business Model – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

The S**t Show • furbo.org

Surrender (Maggie Rogers album) - Wikipedia

Being Funny in a Foreign Language - Wikipedia

441: Qi2: Qi Harder Jan 09, 2023

As the new year begins, reports about Apple's forthcoming headset product arrive to confuse and perplex us. We also discuss a potentially quiet year for the rest of Apple's product line, the fundamental dignity of a circular pizza, and a handful of things we cared about at CES 2023.

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Amazon.com: Zyliss Pizza Wheel

Disc Easy-clean Pizza Cutter | Joseph Joseph

Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM

When Will Apple Launch the Reality Pro Mixed-Reality Headset? Apple 2023 Devices - Bloomberg

Apple mixed reality headset may require AirPods for audio, H2 chip includes secret low-latency mode – 9to5mac

Daring Fireball: Knee-Jerk Reactions and Thoughts Regarding The Information’s Latest Report on Apple’s Upcoming Headset

CES 2023: all the news from the year’s biggest tech conference - The Verge

Samsung ViewFinity S9 first look: a sleek alternative to Apple’s Studio Display - The Verge

Dell’s new 32-inch 6K monitor gives Apple’s ProDisplay XDR some competition - The Verge

Qi2: How Apple might finally harness MagSafe by giving it away - The Verge

Everything HomeKit and Matter at CES 2023! (The Future of Smart Homes!) - YouTube

CES 2023: Aqara Announces Video Doorbell G4 With HomeKit Secure Video and Smart Lock U100 With Apple Home Key Support - MacRumors

CES 2023: Ember's New Temperature-Controlled Mug to Support Apple's Find My - MacRumors

Product Review: The Ember Smart Mug - YouTube

440: Apple Bricked My House! Jan 02, 2023

It's a new year, and Jason has made his fearless predictions about what will happen in 2023! (Myke has questions.) We also consider the fate of the iPhone Plus, discuss Apple pausing its HomeKit architecture roll-out, and pour one out for Dark Sky.

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iPhone 14 Pro availability improves as demand falls, supply grows

Myke Hurley on Cortex Brand & Streaming - YouTube

Apple Adds iOS 16.2's Home App Upgrade to Internal List of Major Issues - MacRumors

Apple Reportedly 'Seriously' Concerned About iPhone 14 Plus Sales, Looking to Reevaluate iPhone 15 Lineup - MacRumors

'iPhone 15 Ultra' Won't Be Exclusively Assembled by Foxconn - MacRumors

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

Apple Guiding Dark Sky Users to Apple Weather – 512 Pixels

Weather today: the rise and fall of the best and worst weather app ever.

Ultra, Max, and the next big thing: How Apple's 2023 will change everything | Macworld

2023 is shaping to be Apple's biggest year yet–literally | Macworld

Apple Didn't Release Any New Macs This Quarter for First Time Since 2000 - MacRumors

Utah Road Trip becomes IT´S ROAD TRIP. iPad air 2 keynote 17th october 2014 - YouTube

439: The 2022 Upgradies Dec 26, 2022

As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Ninth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2022, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.

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438: Holiday Antitrust Special Dec 19, 2022

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but the news doesn't stop! We discuss next year's Mac lineup, the end of Apple's NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations, and reports that Apple is planning to open up the iOS app ecosystem in response to new rules from the European Union. But before we're done, we also take a little time out to re-tell our Apple origin stories. Happy holidays to all Upgradians!

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Tim Cook admits that iPhones use Sony camera sensors - The Verge

Belkin Debuts Continuity Camera Mount for Mac Desktops - MacRumors

Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac desktops and displays - Apple

15.5-Inch MacBook Air Expected to Launch in Spring 2023 - MacRumors

13-Inch MacBook Air With OLED Display Rumored to Launch in 2024 - MacRumors

Gurman: New MacBook Pro Models to Launch in Early 2023, iMac With M3 Chip Possible Later in Year - MacRumors

Gurman: All-New Mac Pro Still in Testing, But 'M2 Extreme' Chip Likely Canceled - MacRumors

When Will Apple Release the Apple Silicon Mac Pro With M2 Ultra Chip? - Bloomberg

Iger Expectations & the ESPN X Factor - Puck

Apple Reportedly Quits NFL Sunday Ticket Streaming Negotiations - MacRumors

Downstream - Relay FM

Will Apple Allow Users to Install Third-Party App Stores, Sideload in Europe? - Bloomberg

Answering the burning questions about Apple’s reported App Store plans – Six Colors

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

Konfabulator - Wikipedia

Diggnation - Wikipedia

Spirited (film) - Wikipedia

437: Luxury Car for Nerds Dec 12, 2022

Myke has returned, and so have the Apple Car rumors. But before we try to figure those out, we've got to consider Apple's encryption announcements, Tim Cook's appearance at a chip factory in Arizona, and John Siracusa's appearance in our shared show document.

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Apple will use American-made chips from TSMC’s new Phoenix fab - The Verge

Apple starts actively diversifying from China – Six Colors

Foxconn's Main iPhone Factory Could Resume Full Production by Late December - MacRumors

Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections - Apple

Apple to extend end-to-end encryption, add other security features – Six Colors

Apple Plans New Encryption System to Ward Off Hackers and Protect iCloud Data - WSJ

Account recovery contact security - Apple Support (IN)

Apple Scales Back Self-Driving Car and Delays Launch Until 2026 - Bloomberg

Apple Car Project Scaled Back and Delayed, Won't Feature Full Self-Driving Capabilities - MacRumors

Noir – Dark Mode for Safari

436: I Bend So Many Spoons Dec 06, 2022

John Siracusa returns to the show to chat about Jason's recent visit to his house, Mac app development, Apple's brain drain, TSMC breaking ground in Arizona, the problems with AI training models, the current state of macOS, and what makes a Good Product.

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ATP × Studio Neat Chicken Hat Collab

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Apple Executive Who Pushed for Shift to Cloud Leaves for Roblox - Bloomberg

Biden to Arizona Tuesday for Apple silicon fabricator's 'tool-in' ceremony | Philip Elmer‑DeWitt

TSMC’s Arizona Chip Plant, Awaiting Biden Visit, Faces Birthing Pains - WSJ

Lensa AI: Photo & Video Editor on the App Store

Invasive Diffusion: How one unwilling illustrator found herself turned into an AI model - Waxy.org

Stable Diffusion and AI generated art is absolutely wild in every way – A Whole Lotta Nothing

Yours Truly, Through the Eyes of Stable Diffusion – 512 Pixels

AI-generated answers temporarily banned on coding Q&A site Stack Overflow - The Verge

AI Homework – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Rabbits Eat Their Own Poop | Office for Science and Society - McGill University

Coprophagia - Wikipedia

Hypercritical: Good Products

Thoroughly Considered #88: The Last Detail with Jason Snell - Relay FM

Amazon.com: Breville Bit More 4-Slice Toaster, Brushed Stainless Steel, BTA730XL: Home & Kitchen

Amazon.com: Breville Ikon Cordless 1.7-L Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle: Breville Hot Water Kettle: Home & Kitchen

435: OS 8, Not So Great Nov 29, 2022

John Gruber joins Jason on Upgrade for the first time. Topics include eWorld, Apple's iPhone production problems in China, FIFA and Qatar and the World Cup, the reasons behind Apple's sports ambitions, BBEdit, regular expressions, Perl and Python, MarsEdit, nanotexture displays, webcams, and the state of the art in ADB-to-USB adapters. Happy Cyber Monday to all those who celebrate!

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Apple to Lose 6 Million iPhone Pros From Tumult at China's Foxconn Plant (AAPL) - Bloomberg

Mass resignations of iPhone workers; report of 30% production hit

Foxconn unrest risks iPhone shipments, weighs on Apple shares | Reuters

England, Other Teams Drop Plans to Wear Antidiscrimination Armbands at Qatar World Cup - WSJ

Qatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything - The New York Times

On Eve of World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Qatar - The New York Times

Kafala system - Wikipedia

Qatar World Cup: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube

An Unexpected Detention by World Cup Security

USMNT World Cup Daily, Day 2 - Fútbol with Grant Wahl

No, Apple Isn't Planning to Buy Manchester United - MacRumors

Cord Cutting Diary: Fubo TV – Six Colors

BBEdit: A text utility, not just a text editor – Six Colors

Dr. Drang's blog, And now it’s all this

Jeffrey Friedl's Blog » Source of the famous “Now you have two problems” quote

Bare Bones Software | BBEdit User Manual

Jeffrey Friedl's Mastering Regular Expressions

tinkerBOY ADB Keyboard/Mouse to USB Converter with QMK Firmware and Via support - tinkerBOY

Josh Centers: So Long and Thanks for All the Fish - TidBITS

ThinkPad USB-C Wireless Compact Mouse | Lenovo US

434: Bob to Bob to Bob Nov 21, 2022

There's some huge news from the world of streaming, as Disney switches bosses and Apple plans its next wave of sports-streaming products. Meanwhile, Myke's busy building out his smart home while Jason has been reminded of the fragility of smart-home networking.

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Bob Iger Returns as Disney CEO After Chapek Is Fired - The New York Times

Disney’s Bob vs. Bob Blame Game - Puck

Bob Iger Back at Disney; Chapek’s Tactics, Iger’s Strategy; Tactics, Strategy, or Environment – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

MLS Season Pass begins to bring Apple TV/MLS deal into focus – Six Colors

As Apple TV deal awaits, MLS is in a race against time to build a broadcast operation - The Athletic

NFL’s clock ticking for new Sunday Ticket partner. Why is it taking so long? - The Athletic

Aqara

Ultimate Smart Home Tour 2022 - Shane Whatley - YouTube

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433: The Lava Lamp is Not Responding Nov 14, 2022

Let's get real about the Apple VR headset. Is it really coming next year? What's it going to look like? What features should it have? What lessons can Apple learn from Meta's foray into VR products? We break it all down. Also, we've got home automation on our minds in various ways, as a smart switch fails Jason, Myke seeks advice, and it's beginning to look a lot like expensive fairy-light season.

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Thoroughly Considered #88: The Last Detail with Jason Snell - Relay FM

Philips Hue Line Gains New 'Festavia' String Lights - MacRumors

The Ninth Annual Upgradies – Voting Form

Upgradies Hall of Fame

Meta Quest Pro review: get me out of here - The Verge

Apple Reality Pro Headset Plans: 3D Mixed Reality World, Games, Video Service - Bloomberg

Reality Labs (Oculus) - Wikipedia

Apple reportedly chose a standalone AR / VR headset over a more powerful tethered design - The Verge

432: Upgrade (With Special Offers) Nov 07, 2022

The strong dollar is helping to drive up Apple's prices around the world, but is it teaching the company that high prices don't matter? Also, Apple downgrades our favorite tvOS feature, Apple gets into the TV ad game, and iPhone production grinds to a halt.

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Analog(ue) #207: You’re the Worst in the Best Way - Relay FM

Thoroughly Considered #88: The Last Detail with Jason Snell - Relay FM

Upgrade | Cotton Bureau

Gurman: Apple Planning No New Mac Releases For Remainder of 2022 - MacRumors

Apple’s Next Change for Siri: Dropping the ‘Hey’ in ‘Hey Siri’ Trigger Phrase - Bloomberg

Apple’s Next Step in Ads Will Be Built Around New Soccer Deal - Bloomberg

Downstream #29: Let the Sharks Feast and Fight - Relay FM

As Apple's prices keep going up, where will the value come from? | Macworld

Apple to Apple TV users: We don’t care what you want to watch – Six Colors

Up Next? Disappointment. – Six Colors

Myke Hurley's Mega Studio - YouTube

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431: Charty Charty Money Charts Oct 31, 2022

Apple and the Mac had another record quarter, but there are some serious questions about slowing growth in services and what it means for Apple's future strategies. This leads naturally into a discussion of Apple sticking ads all over the App Store and changing its App Store guidelines again. And Myke has taken Stage Manager for a spin on macOS Ventura.

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Flex Arm | elgato.com

Glif – Studio Neat

USB C at WSJ Tech Live

Apple Reportedly Planning to Release Larger 16-Inch iPad Next Year - MacRumors

14-Inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display Rumored to Launch in Early 2023 - MacRumors

Modular Computer: iPad Pro as a Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Workstation - MacStories

Amid tech industry fears, Apple reports record Q4 results – Six Colors

Apple predicts ‘substantial’ drop in Mac revenue for holiday quarter

Tim Cook says Apple can’t yet make enough iPhone 14 Pros to meet demand - 9to5Mac

This is Tim: Q4 2022 analyst-call transcript – Six Colors

Apple Pauses Gambling Ads in App Store Pages After Developers Complain [Updated] - MacRumors

Apple’s new App Store tax on ads is a direct shot at Meta - The Verge

430: Other Kickstands Are Available Oct 24, 2022

Jason's got new reviews of macOS Ventura, the tenth-generation iPad, and the M2 iPad Pro. We discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, the Magic Keyboard Folio, and the curious pace and nature of iPad innovations.

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

Gurman: Apple Silicon Mac Pro Testing Ramping Up, New MacBook Pro and Mac Mini to Launch Within Months - MacRumors

Should I Buy the New iPad Pro? What’s New About Apple’s Base Model iPad? - Bloomberg

iPad Pro With OLED Display Rumored for Launch in 2024 - MacRumors

Apple Scrapped Plans to Launch Low-Cost iPad With Plastic Design and Keyboard - MacRumors

Apple Announces Upcoming Departure of Lead Product Designer Evans Hankey - MacRumors

2022 iPad and iPad Pro review: Mixed feelings – Six Colors

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macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors

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429: Freedom Doors Oct 17, 2022

This week we praise trackpad gestures, condemn Google's Matter strategy, ponder whether looks matter when it comes to VR headsets, and think big thoughts about the AirPods Pro 2. Then it's time for some final prognosticating about what products Apple might be introducing in the next few weeks.

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Google explains why it’s all in on Matter, the first true smart home standard - The Verge

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Apple headset to feature iris scanning biometrics – 9to5Mac

Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset to Offer Iris Scanning for Payments, Logging In — The Information

Connected #419: Federico Got So Upset He Quit The Show - Relay FM

iPadOS 16.1 slated for late October launch with new hardware – 9to5Mac

What to Expect From Apple Through October: New iPad Pro, iOS 16.1, and More - MacRumors

Upcoming 11-Inch iPad Pro Rumored to Miss Out on Mini-LED Display - MacRumors

Apple Has Worked on Docking Accessory That Would Turn the iPad Into a Smart Home Display - MacRumors

I got a new Smart Lock – Six Colors

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428: (2) Oct 10, 2022

What's in a name? Myke and Jason wrestle with what to call a rumored new Apple display and whether "laptop" is better than "notebook." Also, Matter is almost here to save us from our smart homes, the USB-C iPhone approaches, and Jason tries to keep mini magic alive.

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The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters - The Verge

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427: He Renounced Lederhosen Oct 03, 2022

It's pretty late in the game, but Stage Manager on iPadOS keeps changing--most lately adding support for older iPad Pros while temporarily dropping support for external displays. What's going on, and where does it go from here? Meanwhile, Apple execs take a European tour, allowing us to marvel at Eddy Cue's energy and wonder at the surprising company Tim keeps.

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Amazon will let Friday’s Yankees game air on cable, alongside Prime Video - The Verge

Square launches support for Apple’s Tap to Pay technology - The Verge

Apple to Announce Q4 2022 Earnings on October 27 - MacRumors

Gurman: Apple Event This October Remains Unlikely, No Touch ID for iPhone 15 - MacRumors

Current 11-Inch iPad Pro Now Been Available Longer Than Any Previous Model - MacRumors

The latest iPadOS 16 beta brings Stage Manager to older iPad Pro models | Engadget

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426: Splash Hit! Sep 26, 2022

Jason reviews the iPhone 14, we speculate about how Apple could make an October Mac event worth having, Myke solves his iPhone migration problems, and we answer your Dynamic Island questions!

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Should I Buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max If I Have an iPhone 13? Wait Until iPhone 15. - Power On - Bloomberg

Gurman: New iPads and Macs May Be Announced Through Press Releases, No October Event - MacRumors

Report: 'Apple Pay Later' Likely Delayed Until Spring 2023 With iOS 16.4 - MacRumors

iPhone 15 'Ultra' Could Replace Pro Max Model Next Year - MacRumors

iPhone 14 Pro: Enable black-and-white always-on display mode - 9to5mac

iPhone 14 Pro Review: No phone is an island – Six Colors

Apple is streaming the Yankees game for free, but the NY AG pines for cable TV - The Verge

425: This Intelligent Blob Sep 19, 2022

After reviewing the iPhone 14 Pro and discussing the pros and cons of the Dynamic Island and the new 48MP camera, Jason and Myke discuss the current pace of upgrades and innovation across all of Apple's product lines.

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iPhone 14 vs 14 Pro: Do 48 megapixels matter? - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

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iPhone 15 rumor: Dynamic Island coming to all models - 9to5Mac

424: Das Pro Plus Max Ultra Sep 12, 2022

Five days later, we take stock of last week's Apple announcements, disclose our pre-orders, ponder future changes to the iPhone product line, and discuss our favorite features of iOS 16.

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Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro Max dominates first weekend of pre-orders

iPhone 14 Pro Models Feature Improved GPS Accuracy - MacRumors

iPhone 14 Features a Mac-Like Startup Sound While Turning On - MacRumors

Nike faces come to all Apple Watches - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch Ultra Ships With New Braided Charger - MacRumors

All the New Features the H2 Chip Brings to the AirPods Pro 2 - MacRumors

Converting a Verizon Wireless SIM → eSIM — Liss is More

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423: Ultra Wednesday Sep 08, 2022

Apple has unveiled four new iPhones, new Apple Watches (including the new Apple Watch Ultra), and a new generation of AirPods Pro. Jason reports straight from the event--and still on the Apple Park campus!--as we break down all the details.

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422: The 2022 September Event Draft Aug 29, 2022

Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What new features will the new iPhones have--and will they be more expensive? Will the Apple Watch expand? And what other surprises might propel one of us to a decisive draft victory?

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421: Summer of Automation Aug 22, 2022

Before the sun sets on the Summer of Fun, Jason has rounded up three Apple automation experts--Federico Viticci, Rosemary Orchard, and Matthew Cassinelli--to discuss the present and future of user automation on Apple's platforms. Also, Myke and Jason debate the iOS 16 music scrubber.

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420: I Don't Want Your Jolly Ranchers Aug 15, 2022

What bothers Jason more, bad candy or App Store ads? Tough call. We also discuss some possible iPhone price hikes, Jason's HomeKit (sort of) cameras, a return to macOS Ventura, and the pronunciation of Apple silicon.

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Kuo: Apple to Increase Prices of iPhone 14 Pro Models - MacRumors

iPhone 14 Pro: Analyst Believes Storage Will Continue to Start at 128GB Despite Rumored Price Increase - MacRumors

Apple Expects to Sustain iPhone Sales in 2022 as Market Slows - Bloomberg

Apple Set to Expand Advertising, Bringing Ads to Maps, TV and Books Apps - Bloomberg

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419: Modemtown Aug 08, 2022

Thanks to the M2 MacBook Air, Myke has decided to live a two-laptop lifestyle. We ponder the rumored delay of iPadOS 16, whether it's a good or bad thing, and what form a new iPad Pro might take.

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Apple buys 67-acre San Diego campus as it works on custom modem - 9to5Mac

Hints of iPhone 14 Pro Always-On Display May Be in Xcode 14 Beta - MacRumors

Walt Mossberg on MacBook Air Reviews

OBS Studio now optimized for Apple Silicon in beta - 9to5Mac

Gurman: Apple Preparing Pre-Recorded iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 Event - MacRumors

iPad Pro adding two new connectors for accessories?

Gurman: Apple readying new HomePod and smart home devices

Apple Expecting to Ship 1.5 Million Units of $2,000+ AR/VR Headset in 2023 - MacRumors

When Will iPadOS 16 and Stage Manager Launch? Apple Postpones Debut Till October - Bloomberg

Gurman: iPadOS 16 launch delayed – Six Colors

418: Cocktail of Headwinds Aug 01, 2022

This week Jason and Myke take a closer look at Apple's weird quarterly results, which reassured Wall Street while not being altogether reassuring. Then automotive expert Sam Abuelsamid joins Jason to talk about what Apple's WWDC 2022 announcement of a new integrated CarPlay might actually mean if and when it arrives late next year.

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Gurman talks Mac Pro, Mac mini redesign, iMac Pro active development

Gurman: Apple Watch 'Pro' to Offer First True Redesign Since Series 4, but No Flat Sides - MacRumors

Wearing an Apple Watch in Glencoe - David Smith

Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors

An ounce of iPhone and no Macs makes a bitter Apple 'cocktail' | Macworld

Apple Introducing New App Store Ads to Help Users Discover More Apps - MacRumors

Apple CEO Tim Cook Says It Will Be 'Deliberate' on Spending Amid Slowdown - Bloomberg

Apple reportedly wants to slow down hiring in 2023 - The Verge

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417: The Verticals Jul 25, 2022

In this special Summer of Fun episode, Jason and Myke welcome three special guests to discuss how development, accessibility, and widgets have been affected by Apple's latest operating-system cycle.

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Apple the 'most likely winner' of NFL deal, UEFA could be next - 9to5Mac

Apple Mixed-Reality Headset on Schedule for Early 2023, Lighter Second-Gen Version With Call Capabilities Coming in 2024 - MacRumors

Apple Mini-LED External Display Rumored to Offer ProMotion, But Launch Delayed to Early 2023 - MacRumors

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416: Shout-out to Bridget Knight Jul 18, 2022

Myke and Jason both have new M2 MacBook Airs, so it's time for our full review. Jason opens the Stocks app for the first time in ages. Jony Ive's long fade-out from Apple is completed. And in honor of World Emoji Day, we select our favorite emojis in seven categories.

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M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro could launch as early as fall 2022 – 9to5Mac

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415: My Body Is My Studio, My Exercises Are My Canvas Jul 11, 2022

Apple's iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas have gone public and we have our first impressions! Also, the M2 MacBook Air has gone on sale, the new "extreme sports" Apple Watch is coming into focus, and for the Summer of Fun we're drafting favorite app icons.

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M2 MacBook Air for sale, base models coming next week – Six Colors

Everything New in iOS 16 Beta 3 - MacRumors

First Look: iOS 16 Public Beta – Six Colors

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Apple Plans Extreme Sports Watch With Larger Screen, Metal Case - Bloomberg

Apple Watch Series 8 Pro: Rugged Metal Case, Body Temperature, Larger Battery - Bloomberg

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414: The Meat Seems Questionable Jul 04, 2022

This July 4 Jason spends some time away from the grill to discuss charity shops, stroopwafels, and the differences between the U.S. and the UK. Meanwhile, Myke has been inspired to build his own iPad-based status board. Vive la différence, as they say in yet another country.

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Apple in-person work requirements delayed due to COVID-19 cases – 9to5Mac

iPhone review: A game-changer years in the making – Six Colors

Apple’s giving up ground in its App Store fight with Dutch regulators and Tinder - The Verge

App Developers Can Apply to Use Third-Party Payment Processors in South Korea With Limitations - MacStories

iPhone review: A game-changer years in the making – Six Colors

Apple’s giving up ground in its App Store fight with Dutch regulators and Tinder - The Verge

App Developers Can Apply to Use Third-Party Payment Processors in South Korea With Limitations - MacStories

iPhone, Apple Watch Take a Back Seat to the Mac in Chip Upgrades - Bloomberg

AirPods Pro 2 No Longer Expected to Feature Built-In Heart Rate or Body Temperature Sensor - MacRumors

Exclusive: Apple Plans to Launch MacBook Air With M2 Chip on July 15 - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple's Work on 5G Modem Chip 'Failed,' Qualcomm to Remain Supplier for 2023 iPhones - MacRumors

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413: Tall Is Small Jun 27, 2022

For the Summer of Fun, Jason and Myke compare their iPhones--one's Max, one's Mini, but which one has the most apps and which one has the most photos? Also, Mark Gurman's got our next 75 episodes plotted out thanks to his detailed dump of future Apple product announcements, Jason is unenthusiastic about the M2 MacBook Pro, and Justin did it.

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412: Justin, Don't Do It Jun 21, 2022

This week we consider Stage Manager and how it works, as well as how Apple has chosen to communicate its decision-making. Also, Apple makes a surprising deal with Major League Soccer, Myke decides that an iPad Studio and MacBook Studio sound like great new products, and we dare to ask the question: what if they made a laptop entirely out of legacy nodes?

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Some Custom Configured M2 MacBook Pro Models Delayed Until August - MacRumors

Connected #402: I'm Starting to Have That Feeling Again - Relay FM

Apple Tested Stage Manager on iPads Without M1 Chip and Wasn't Satisfied - MacRumors

iPadOS 16 betas to bring more Stage Manager improvements - 9to5Mac

Apple inks 10-year deal with Major League Soccer – Six Colors

14.1" iPad Pro will lack ProMotion and mini-LED, analyst says - 9to5Mac

New entry-level iPad to pack A14 chip, 5G, and USB-C - 9to5Mac

Kuo: New 15-Inch MacBook With M2 and M2 Pro Chip Options Planned for 2023 - MacRumors

Apple's mixed reality headset coming in Q2 2023 - 9to5Mac

411: 180% Different for Me Jun 12, 2022

It's the aftermath of a WWDC like no other, so in this very special episode Myke and Jason kick off the Summer of Fun with an episode recorded live in the California sun. The breeze is blowing, the questions about the M2 processor and Stage Manager are flowing, and we're trying to get our heads around what last week's announcements mean for the future of Apple's platforms.

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WWDC 2022, A Tangible Demonstration of Care - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

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WWDC 2022: All about Continuity Camera – Six Colors

macOS Ventura Tidbits: 'About This Mac' Redesigned, New Game Controller Menu, Background Sounds, and More - MacRumors

14-inch iPad Pro slated for 2023, report says - 9to5Mac

Hints of iPhone 14 Pro Always-On Display Found in iOS 16 Code - MacRumors

Apple Plans 15-Inch MacBook Air for 2023 and New 12-Inch Laptop - Bloomberg

Hints of iPhone 14 Pro Always-On Display Found in iOS 16 Code - MacRumors

Hands on with the M2 MacBook Air – Six Colors

410: Apple Park Vibe Check Jun 07, 2022

Live from Apple Park, Jason has a first-hand report from the WWDC Keynote. (Myke was nearby, but that’s a whole other story.) Together they discuss groundbreaking iPad news, the new M2 Macbook Air, some familiar iPhone lock screen customization features, and a whole lot more.

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Get started with WeatherKit - Apple Developer

409: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2022 May 30, 2022

It’s time for our seventh annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! In a surprise development, Jason and Myke are attending in person--but beyond that, they're totally in the dark. Will it be inside or outside? Will it be live, or recorded? Will there be new hardware announced? It's time to let our imaginations run wild.

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What's Coming in Apple iOS 16? Is iPhone 14 Getting an Always-On Screen? - Bloomberg

Apple's iMessage is actually a failure | Macworld

Mode Sonnet Prototype Build - Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube

408: Upgrade VR May 23, 2022

The much-rumored Apple AR/VR headset appears to be on the horizon, so Myke and Jason break down several reports about its development and debate what approach Apple should take. And as WWDC approaches, there are also rumblings about a new HomePod, Apple Watch design changes, and more Apple displays.

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Apple slows return to office plan, will let employees stay remote and require masks in common spaces - The Verge

Apple Watch Series 8 Rumored to Feature New Design With Flat Display - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple to Release New HomePod in Late 2022 or Early 2023 - MacRumors

Apple's Rumored 27-Inch Mini-LED Display Now Said to Launch in October - MacRumors

Apple’s mixed reality headset project challenges explained - 9to5Mac

The Inside Story of Why Apple Bet Big on a Mixed-Reality Headset — The Information

Apple’s mixed reality headset challenges from Jony Ive to battery life, heat, cost, and lack of discipline - 9to5Mac

Behind the Apple Design Decisions That Bogged Down Its Mixed-Reality Headset — The Information

Mark Zuckerberg’s Project Cambria demo shows off its full-color passthrough - The Verge

Apple Shows Headset to Board in Sign It’s Reached Advanced Stage - Bloomberg

Supernatural on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus

Meta’s acquisition of VR fitness app Supernatural gets FTC antitrust review - The Verge

407: Inexplicable Billboards May 16, 2022

Is Apple ready to embrace USB-C across its entire product line? Jason loves his Playdate, but is frustrated by Apple Music playing songs he dislikes. And the music may go on, but the iPod won't be coming along for the ride.

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New iPhone Tap to Pay feature already in use at Apple Park Visitor Center - 9to5Mac

Playdate game Pick Pack Pup

Myke's Playdate

Bloom by RNG Party Games

‎ALT CTRL on Apple Music

Gurman: iOS 16 to Include New Ways of System Interaction and 'Fresh Apple Apps' - MacRumors

Full Range of iPhone 14 Color Options Revealed by Purported Leak From China - MacRumors

Kuo: New Apple TV to Launch in Second Half of 2022, Lower Price Possible - MacRumors

Kuo: iPhone 15 to Switch From Lightning to USB-C in 2023 - MacRumors

Apple Testing iPhones Without Lightning Ports in Favor of USB-C - Bloomberg

Kuo: AirPods, MagSafe Battery Pack, and Other Apple Accessories Also to Switch to USB-C in Future - MacRumors

The music lives on - Apple

Connected #397: Tier of Shame - Relay FM

406: Are You Phishing Me Right Now? May 09, 2022

An unlikely alliance of tech giants beckons us toward our passwordless future, but in the meantime there's a new version of 1Password. We also discuss Apple Car rumors, hope for the future of AirPods Max, our disassembly of a Magic Keyboard, and more!

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Apple Park Special Event - WWDC22 - Apple Developer

Extracting the Touch ID Button from a Magic Keyboard -- Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube

Make your own Touch ID Button – KhaosT

Khaos Tian's Case

Khaos Tian Case Model

Apple releases Studio Display Firmware 15.5 beta 2 - 9to5Mac

Apple's Director of Machine Learning Resigns Due to Return to Office Work - MacRumors

Apple’s third-party payment proposal isn’t enough for Dutch regulators - The Verge

Apple Reportedly Planning New Nutrition and Payment Services Alongside Fitness+ Improvements - MacRumors

Apple Hires 31-Year Ford Veteran to Ramp Up Electric-Car Work - Bloomberg

Apple, Google, and Microsoft commit to expanded support for FIDO standard - Apple

WWDC 2021: Apple takes the first steps to a password-less future – Six Colors

1Password 8 for Mac: An upgrade, after all – Six Colors

Upgrade #366: The Node Legacy - Relay FM

Subscribe to Six Colors – Six Colors

Getting started with Pocket on your Kobo eReader - Pocket Support

Newsletters without email – Six Colors

Keychron Q3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

OMRON EVOLV

Second-Generation AirPods Pro Rumored to Launch This Fall, New AirPods Max Colors Also in the Works - MacRumors

405: Too Many Numbers May 02, 2022

This week we check in on Studio Display firmware, ponder what form the iPhone 14 might take and whether it's different enough from the iPhone 13, and break down the results of Apple's record fiscal quarter--including some trepidation about the future. Also, Myke finally got his Playdate!

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New Colors – Six Colors

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Hands on with Apple’s Studio Display firmware update – Six Colors

Center Stage is the iPad Pro feature the Mac needs – Six Colors

Myke's Twitch Channel – myke.live

iPhone 14 Pro Display Panels Reveal New Pill-and-Hole Design Replacing Notch - MacRumors

Will Apple Move More of Its Supply Chain Out of China? - Bloomberg

Playdate hands on - Six Colors - YouTube

Crankin's Time Travel Adventure

Casual Birder

Whitewater Wipeout

Boogie Loops

Playdate Community Wiki

Bloom by RNG Party Games

A Joke That’s Worth $ 0.99 by kamibox

Bomber Panda - Playdate Community Wiki

Playtris by ThaCuber

Apple Q2 2022 results: A record $97 billion quarter – Six Colors

Apple's future is suddenly freight–er, fraught–with peril | Macworld

Upgrade #360: Big Minimizers - Relay FM

404: Convert Your Nostalgia to Money Apr 25, 2022

Jason added a (working) Studio Display and a Playdate to his house last week, and Myke's a little upset. Also CNN+ died, Netflix went into crisis, and Apple kept making sports streaming deals. We also discuss the parking situation at Apple Park, accept the passing of the iPhone mini, and envision a new use for the HomePod name.

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Playdate hands on - Six Colors - YouTube

Cabel Sasser interview on Spawn on Me - YouTube

Community Content - Playdate Community Wiki

Downstream #16: Avatar of the Industry - Relay FM

Apple May Have Already Inked Deal for NFL Sunday Ticket - MacRumors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 343, With Paul Kafasis

Kuo: iPhone 14 Models Likely to Feature Upgraded Front Camera With Autofocus - MacRumors

First iPhone 14 Molds Show Relative Case and Camera Bump Sizes - MacRumors

HomePod and Studio Display: Filling the right niche – Six Colors

Gurman: Apple Still Working on Combined HomePod and Apple TV With FaceTime Camera - MacRumors

Apple Already Working On iMac With 'M3' Chip, iMac Pro Also Under Development But Won't Launch Anytime Soon - MacRumors

Fast Windows Navigation with Moom - MacSparky

403: This Episode is Forbidden Apr 18, 2022

This week we're imagining the right and wrong improvements for the Apple Watch, speculating about the first wave of M2 Macs, lamenting Apple's process for replacing a defective product, and buzzing (in a bad way) about CNN+.

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Downstream #14: Quintessential Identity Crisis - Relay FM

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RX 9 | iZotope

CNN+ Is Said to Surpass 100,000 Subscribers in Its First Week - Bloomberg

Apple Watch Series 8 Details, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Plans - Bloomberg

Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

Apple Testing New Macs With Next-Generation M2 Chips - Bloomberg

Kobo Elipsa

Kobo Sage

Kobo Libra

2021 e-reader roundup: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite reviews – Six Colors

402: Very Important Developers Apr 11, 2022

Baseball season is here and Jason has a detailed critique of Apple's first Friday Night Baseball broadcasts. But it's not all home runs and calls to the bullpen, as Myke goes home to Dongletown and we ponder just what might be announced at WWDC 2022.

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nonda USB C to USB Adapter – Amazon

Khaos Tian on Twitter: "Standalone Touch ID button"

Magic Keyboard Teardown - iFixit

Connected #392: That Looming Threat of an Identity Crisis - Relay FM

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format - Apple

What’s Coming at Apple WWDC 2022? iOS 16, macOS 13, tvOS 16, watchOS 9 - Bloomberg

Apple introduces broadcasters and production details for “Friday Night Baseball” - Apple

20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM

401: This App May Not Kill You Apr 04, 2022

Myke takes possession of his Apple Studio Display, Jason gets excited about the arrival of Audio Hijack 4, and Apple revises its approach to allowing external links in iOS apps.

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The Flop House | A Podcast About Bad Movies

Frankenstein Island (1981) - IMDb

The Incomparable | The Power! The Power! The Power! (Episode 320)

Connected #391: The Pleasure Stops Here - Relay FM

Why the Black MacBook Cost More – 512 Pixels

Why the black MacBook cost more – Six Colors

Needs repair: A 5K iMac with spider retention issues – Six Colors

Cortex #127: Why Don’t You Love Hawaii? - Relay FM

James Thomson's Camera Comparison

Apple has taken its love of recycling just a little too far | Macworld

ATP 475: Shove It Out the Back — Accidental Tech Podcast

The Apple Studio Display Is WEIRD! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

Dual Mount for 2010, 2011, 2012 to Current Apple Mac mini – OWC

Apple Working to Bring Financial Services Tasks In-House - Bloomberg

Audio Hijack 4 arrives: The definitive Mac audio utility just got better – Six Colors

Automating Audio Hijack 4 with Shortcuts and JavaScript – Six Colors

Update on StoreKit External Entitlement for dating apps - News - Apple Developer

Apple’s tweaked antitrust offer drops separate binary requirement for Dutch dating apps | TechCrunch

Apple finally lets ‘reader’ apps like Kindle, Netflix, and Spotify link to their own sites - The Verge

Distributing reader apps with a link to your website - Support - Apple Developer

400: Draft of the Ages Mar 28, 2022

It's episode 400! We evaluate the forward-looking predictions we made back in episode 300, and then draft stories we'll be talking about over the next hundred episodes! Also, an Apple TV+ movie won Best Picture and we round up an awful lot of Apple rumors.

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NewerTech Dual Mount – OWC

NewerTech NuPad Base – OWC

ATP 475: Shove It Out the Back — Accidental Tech Podcast

Connected #390: The Permanence of Objects - Relay FM

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max Schematics Reveal Larger Camera Bump and Thicker Overall Design - MacRumors

iPhone 14 design to feature even larger camera bump - 9to5Mac

Apple buys UK-based open banking startup Credit Kudos | Engadget

15-inch MacBook Air could be released in 2023 - 9to5Mac

Upcoming MacBook Air Models Rumored to Feature Two New Display Sizes but Miss Out on Mini-LED Technology - MacRumors

Rumored 15-Inch Mac Notebook Coming in 2023 Might Not Be Called 'MacBook Air' - MacRumors

Gurman: iPad Pro With 'M2' Chip and MagSafe Charging Likely to Launch in Fall 2022 - MacRumors

Apple Working on Subscription Service for iPhones, Hardware - Bloomberg

Oscar Winners: CODA, Dune Triumph as Will Smith Dominates Social Media - Variety

Apple’s “CODA” wins historic Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards - Apple

Tim Cook’s Oscar Moment Didn’t Come Cheap - Puck

Downstream - Relay FM

Upgrade #300: It's So Hard to Predict the Future - Relay FM

The Upgrade Episode 400 Draft

Un-conventional: How WWDC became the heart of the Apple world's calendar | iMore

Connected #389: There's No Shoe Here - Relay FM

399: The Mysteries of Thunderbolt Mar 21, 2022

Jason's got the new Mac Studio and Studio Display and it's time for his complete review. We also discuss where the M2 chip might appear, and what the Mac will look like in 2023.

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Updated Mac mini to have versions with M2 and M2 Pro chip - 9to5Mac

Kuo: 2023 Mac Mini to Retain Same Design as Current Model - MacRumors

The missing mid-range desktop Mac – Six Colors

New MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M2 coming this year - 9to5Mac

Gurman: Redesigned MacBook Air Delayed to Second Half of 2022, No New High-End MacBook Pro Likely Until Next Year - MacRumors

27-Inch 'Studio Display Pro' With Mini-LED and ProMotion Could Launch in June - MacRumors

Mark Gurman's Mac Lineup Expectations

Mac Studio review: Something new – Six Colors

Mac Studio and Studio Display live hands on - YouTube

Apple Studio Display Review: A welcome return – Six Colors

Mac Studio 👍 Studio Display 👎 - The Verge - YouTube

Daring Fireball: The Apple Studio Display

Apple Studio Display vs. LG Ultrafine 5K vs. Others: Finding the Best Computer Monitor

Music — Hair-Breened Ideas

The Backmarkers - YouTube

The Backmarkers - Relay FM

398: I Thought About the Ultra, Then I Laughed Mar 14, 2022

John Siracusa joins Jason to talk about the Mythical Mid-Range Mac Minitower, the distortion of the iMac over time, the modular possibilities offered by the Apple Studio Display, and other fallout from last week's Apple announcements.

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Now that Mac Studio is here, the iMac can finally be its fun self again | Macworld

The missing mid-range desktop Mac – Six Colors

Hypercritical: Night of the living xMac

The Mac Studio is myth fulfillment - The Verge

Apple’s big baseball deal, detailed – Six Colors

Apple currently has no plans to release a larger-screen iMac - 9to5Mac

397: My Favorite Amount of Transistors Mar 08, 2022

It's not every day that Apple introduces an entirely new Mac line. But on March 8, that's exactly what happened. Jason, Myke, and special guest Stephen Hackett discuss the new Mac Studio and Studio Display, along with the updated iPad Air and iPhone SE.

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Apple and Major League Baseball to offer “Friday Night Baseball” - Apple

Apple unveils M1 Ultra, the world’s most powerful chip for a personal computer - Apple

An Ode to the Apple Studio Display (17-inch ADC) – 512 Pixels

Night of the living xMac | Ars Technica

The Future of the 27-inch iMac – 512 Pixels

Ming-Chi Kuo on Twitter: 2023: Mac Pro and iMac Pro

396: The 2022 March Event Draft Feb 28, 2022

Our most speculative draft yet! Jason and Myke refuse to wait for Apple. Instead, they predict what will happen at Apple's next product launch--whenever it might happen. Will the M2 make its debut? Will there be an iPhone SE, and will it look any different? Are there other Mac and iPad offerings in the works? And most importantly, what fresh colors will be on offer for spring? We do our job--and now it's time for Apple to do its.

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Coca-Cola Starlight Tastes Like One Big Marketing Ploy – The Takeout

Gurman: Apple to launch new Macs in March, followed by even more in May/June - 9to5Mac

Leaked schematic image claims to show true size of iPhone 14 'notch + pill' cutout design - 9to5Mac

Apple Reportedly Completes Production Tests for AR/VR Headset - MacRumors

NFL Sunday Ticket could be coming to Apple TV+ - 9to5Mac

Apple Reportedly Looking to Broadcast Major League Baseball Games Next Season - MacRumors

AppZapper

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AppCleaner

Lingon - Peter Borg Apps

395: This App May Kill You Feb 21, 2022

Jason imagines a future iOS App Store improved by sideloading, Myke gets back into reading digital comics, and both of them have a very strongly worded wish list involving the rumored big new iMac.

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🚛 🚗 The Interstate's Forgotten Code 🚗 🚛 - CGP Grey - YouTube

Apple's worst-case scenario might be the best thing for the iPhone | Macworld

A next-generation iMac wish list – Six Colors

ComiXology Announces New App, Shutters Non-Amazon Website | CBR

Comic Readers Outraged Over Comixology's Amazon Change – Screen Rant

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The Incomparable | Lyrics Are for Losers (Episode 388)

The Incomparable | Guitar Riff for Grandma (Episode 515)

394: Historic Dongletown Feb 14, 2022

This week Jason and Myke both revive some classic hardware that hits them right in the feels. Also, there's a confusing set of Apple event rumors, and Apple tries to address AirTag security concerns.

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The Arsenal 21/22 Kits | Official Online Store

Watch the best 2022 Super Bowl commercials all in one place - Polygon

Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone - Apple

Apple lands historic first Best Picture Oscar nomination for “CODA” and more - Apple

Apple registers three new Macs in Eurasian database ahead of rumored March event - 9to5Mac

More references to realityOS found as Apple headset product gets closer to launch - 9to5Mac

An update on AirTag and unwanted tracking - Apple

Apple issues an AirTag status update – Six Colors

20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM

Fun With Charts: A 2021 Report Card breakdown – Six Colors

Jason Revived Mac

Floppy Emu Disk Emulator for Apple II, Macintosh, and Lisa | Big Mess o' Wires

BlueSCSI DB-25 External (v1.1a) - Joe's Computer Museum

Analogue Pocket

Mark Gurman's Tweet

Skeletor – Originative

393: Nothing Is So Perfect™ Feb 07, 2022

It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of several dozen Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not. Also discussed: future M2 Macs and the intricacies of Dutch dating.

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Apple planning March 8 event, here's what to expect - 9to5Mac

Gurman: Apple Event on March 8, At Least Four M2 Macs to Launch Later This Year - MacRumors

Distributing dating apps in the Netherlands - Support - Apple Developer

Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors

When Apple TV’s ‘Universal Search’ is a black hole – Six Colors

Becky Hansmeyer (@bhansmeyer) / Twitter

Apple hit with another fine as Dutch regulator says it’s ‘disappointed in behavior and actions’ - 9to5Mac

392: The Whimsy Committee Jan 31, 2022

Apple made a ton of money and released a ton of betas with new features. Face ID works with masks, Universal Control causes the soul of the Mac pointer to leave its body, the iPad relies on legacy nodes, the iPhone may take on Square, Dutch regulators are unsatisfied, and we tried to warn Spotify but it wouldn't listen.

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Ted Lasso | Official WB Shop UK

Giant Squid Productions | Cotton Bureau

The Afterparty — Full Episode: “Aniq” | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Vigil (TV series) - Wikipedia

Apple's plans for third-party App Store payments are insufficient, Dutch regulator says - 9to5Mac

Spotify finally responds to Joe Rogan controversy with a plan to label podcasts that discuss COVID-19 - The Verge

Upgrade #299: My Gut Says Yes and No - Relay FM

Apple to Let iPhones Accept Credit Cards in Threat to Square - Bloomberg

Apple developing new iOS feature to let iPhones to accept NFC payments with tap-to-pay - 9to5Mac

Gurman: iMac Pro brand to make a come back with M1 iMac design, improved chips - 9to5Mac

iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required - 9to5Mac

Testing iOS 15.4's New Face ID With a Mask Feature - MacRumors

iOS 15.4 lets users add notes to their iCloud passwords - 9to5Mac

(Federico Viticci on Twitter: Notifications for Shortcuts

iOS 15.4 Will Allow Third-Party Apps to Take Full Advantage of iPhone 13 Pro 120Hz ProMotion Displays - MacRumors

You can finally try Universal Control between Macs and iPads with macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 betas - 9to5Mac

Apple Results: The biggest ever ($123.9B) – Six Colors

Apple's record quarter: Big numbers, no roadmap | Macworld

The Incomparable - Support and Membership

Use HomePod for phone calls – Apple Support

391: They're Great Uphill Jan 24, 2022

Myke and Jason discuss the mysteries of Apple's car project, and express confusion about Apple's 2022 product release schedule. And at last, France makes a big box-related move.

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Nathan Clague on Twitter: More macOS Profile Images

macOS Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels

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

Everyone but Jon Hamm | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Apple's self-driving car project hits another speed bump as engineering manager departs - 9to5Mac

Gurman: Apple preparing to launch its 'widest array' of new products ever this fall - 9to5Mac

Apple CEO Tim Cook personally lobbying Senate Judiciary Committee as antitrust threats loom - 9to5Mac

Apple, Google urge caution on fast-moving antitrust bills - Axios

Evercore: Antitrust bill advanced as a courtesy to Sen. Klobuchar | Philip Elmer‑DeWitt

Apple Names Kristin Huguet Head Of PR – BuzzFeed News

390: 🦓🦅🦜🐧 Jan 17, 2022

Apple's rumored VR headset might not ship until 2023, but will it be the best VR headset ever made? And if so, at what cost? Also, Apple seems to have a settled on a strategy for handling demands to open up payment processing and external web links, and we're frustrated by the decision. Following a silly Wall Street Journal article, Android's SVP got a little too angry about iMessage. Also, we take an unexpected dive into the Users & Groups preference pane.

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Keychron Q1 Mods with Jason Snell -- Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube

Podcast Note workflow, now with Shortcuts – Six Colors

That question again: iMac or external display? – Six Colors

'The Morning Show' Renewed for Season 3 at Apple With New Showrunner - Variety

Apple Requiring Employees to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Booster Shot or Face Frequent Testing - MacRumors

Supply Chain Woes Could Worsen as China Imposes Covid Lockdowns - The New York Times

Apple in serious talks with MLB to broadcast games – New York Post

Report: Apple in 'serious talks' to broadcast Major League Baseball games starting next season - 9to5Mac

Apple 'Ready to Spend Billions' on Live Sports Content Over Next Four Years - MacRumors

New iPad Air Rumored to Launch This Spring With A15 Chip, 5G, Center Stage Camera, and More - MacRumors

Apple AV/VR Headset Risks Being Delayed Until 2023 - Bloomberg

Apple's AR/VR headset could be priced above $2,000, feature M1 Pro-like performance - 9to5Mac

PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Sense controller: the next generation of VR gaming on PS5 – PlayStation.Blog

Apple to allow alternative App Store payments in South Korea – Six Colors

Why Apple’s iMessage Is Winning: Teens Dread the Green Text Bubble - WSJ

Daring Fireball: Seeing Green

Google Messages will display iMessage reactions as emoji | Engadget

Google says Apple ‘should not benefit from bullying’ created by iMessage lock-in - The Verge

Google exec says Apple is ‘holding back’ customers who text - The Verge

After ruining Android messaging, Google says iMessage is too powerful | Ars Technica

Lessons from Developing an App on the iPad in Swift Playgrounds from Start to Finish (Including Publishing on the App Store) — 🐙 Cephalopod Studio

ToDon’t on the App Store

389: I Have Extra Buttons Jan 10, 2022

We discuss why it's useful to take time every once in a while to pull back and look at the big picture instead of getting bogged down in the day-to-day grind. Also, Jason built himself a tool to make his life easier, Apple may be gearing up for its next event, and listeners have lots of questions about Apple displays.

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Myke's Twitch Stream

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'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis wins second Golden Globe award in a row - 9to5Mac

Mark Gurman's 'Power On'

AirPods Pro 2 to Launch Later This Year as Suppliers Reportedly Prepare Shipments - MacRumors

How the AirPods 3 were made – and how Apple plans to make them even better | What Hi-Fi?

Apple's mixed reality headset to be released in late 2022 - 9to5Mac

Report: Apple Headset not an 'all-day device,' creating a metaverse 'off limits' - 9to5Mac

In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors

Personal Retreat Video - MacSparky

Time for Retreat – Macsparky

My Quarterly Retreats | Ian Byrd

LG Monitor Ergo Category

388: The Year of the Headset Jan 03, 2022

We spend our first episode of 2022 discussing what we think Apple will do this year. Is it finally time for an Apple product you put on your face? Jason and Myke also discuss changes they're planning on making in their working lives for the new year.

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Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky

Mac Power Users #621: Sparky Freedom - Relay FM

MacSparky Labs

How 2022 could be the Mac's best year ever | Macworld

Why the iPhone won't take center stage in 2022 | Macworld

Apple Silicon transition could be completed by WWDC - 9to5Mac

Gurman: iPhone 14 Models With Hole-Punch Display, Redesigned MacBook Air With M2 Chip, and More to Launch in 2022 - MacRumors

Kuo: iPhone 14 to feature 48MP camera, iPhone 15 will get 'periscope' lens - 9to5Mac

Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes - Relay FM

The Theme System

Your Theme - CGP Grey - YouTube

“FREELANCE” A4 PRINT – The Oh No Shop

387: The 2021 Upgradies Dec 27, 2021

As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Eighth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2021, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.

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386: The Tube Man Ecosystem Dec 20, 2021

In this Upgrade Holiday Special, Jason and Myke answer the holiday-themed questions of Upgradians everywhere. Smart decorations, holiday wardrobes, the definition of fairy lights, monkey strategies, an eggnog recipe, and Santa's complex cloud-based organizational system are just some of the topics covered.

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Notchmeister on the App Store

Apple Delays Corporate Return to Offices Indefinitely - MacRumors

LG Possibly Developing Three New Apple Displays, Including Pro Display XDR With Apple Silicon Chip - MacRumors

ATP 461: Re-tend That Garden — Accidental Tech Podcast

meross Smart Power Strip – Amazon

The Cortexmas Ugly Sweater and Tee

Myke at the Movies | "Miracle on 34th Street" (Episode 46)

The Incomparable | The Yellow Ones Don't Stop (Episode 491)

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385: Millie Metre Dec 13, 2021

Myke's back from vacation and he has a lot of follow-up for Jason about last week's show. We unveil the official Upgrade Draft championship pennant. Then we discuss the increasing reality of Apple's forthcoming headset and the company's complex relationship with China.

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2021 Favorites: Mac Apps – Six Colors

Scorekeeping Across Borders (Tricky Trophy) — Peer Reviewed

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WorkForce WF-7840DTWF - Epson

Metric Paper - CGP Grey - YouTube

Kuo: Apple AR Headset to Feature Advanced Hand Gesture Controls and Object Detection - MacRumors

Kuo: Second-Generation Apple AR Headset to Launch in 2024 With Lighter Design, Redesigned Battery System, and More - MacRumors

Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors

Apple Officially Delays macOS Monterey Universal Control Until Spring 2022 - MacRumors

macOS 12.1 Fixes Menu Bar Icons Obscured by Notch on 2021 MacBook Pros - MacRumors

MacBook Pro: Live reboxing video – Six Colors

Apple Car Project Loses Three Key Engineers - MacRumors

Archer

Apple Wins Stay in Epic Case, Won't Have to Implement App Store Changes Tomorrow - MacRumors

Apple Bad Blood Film Don’t Look Up Adam McKay & Jennifer Lawrence – Deadline

Jonah Hill To Play Jerry Garcia In Martin Scorsese’s Grateful Dead Pic for Apple – Deadline

‘Invasion’ Renewed For Season 2 At Apple – Deadline

Inside Tim Cook’s Secret $275 Billion Deal with Chinese Authorities — The Information

Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Secretly' Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016 - MacRumors

The Information on Apple in China, Apple’s Deal, Evaluating Apple’s China Risk – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Boox Nova Air review: A multitasker among unitaskers – Six Colors

384: Don't Fear the Laser Dec 06, 2021

With Myke on assignment, Dan Moren joins Jason to discuss the features Apple hasn't yet delivered in 2021 and its product lineup for 2022. Then Jason breaks down the new e-readers you could use to read one of Dan's novels.

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Snell's law - Wikipedia

First Apple Mixed Reality Headset Rumored to Focus on Gaming, Media, and Communication - MacRumors

iPad Pro With Wireless Charging, iPad Air 5, and iPad 10 Reported to Debut in 2022 - MacRumors

2022 Apple Watch Lineup Rumored to Include New Apple Watch SE and 'Rugged' Model for Sports - MacRumors

Apple Planning Five New Macs for 2022, Including Entry-Level MacBook Pro Refresh - MacRumors

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Apple is running out of time to deliver on its 2021 promises | Macworld

macOS Monterey Universal Control: Why it's late | Macworld

Brother HL2280DW Support

2021 e-reader roundup: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite reviews – Six Colors

How Kobo beats Kindle on library books – Six Colors

Which e-reader should you buy? – Six Colors

Dan Moren

The Nova Incident | Dan Moren

The Rebound: A tech podcast

383: Dongletown Hotel Nov 29, 2021

Myke checks in from mid-vacation to discuss his visit with Jason, and shares some observations from his first extended travel in a couple of years. Then Jason takes a deep dive into his adventures Shortcuts on the Mac. And there's still time to discuss Mac AirPlay quirks and Apple lawsuits!

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Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware - Apple

Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iOS users - 9to5Mac

Apple sues spyware maker NSO Group – Six Colors

Qualcomm has an exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Windows on ARM – Six Colors

“We are giddy”—interviewing Apple about its Mac silicon revolution | Ars Technica

Smart Case for New Apple AirPods Max Supports Sleep Mode – Amazon

Amazon.com: USB C Charger TECKNET

Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors

Tip: Make Shortcuts into Mac Apps (sort of) – Six Colors

The Template Gun meets Shortcuts – Six Colors

Shortcuts makes my Mac user automations portable – Six Colors

Help a Mac automation find Focus – Six Colors

Exporting Links from Safari Reading List via Shortcuts for Mac - MacStories

1800 miles (with shortcuts) in a Tesla Model 3 – Six Colors

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382: Hey Car, Stop Nov 22, 2021

Apple's car project is back in the news, but is the company's ambition in this area unrealistic? Also: Qualcomm spoils Apple's modem move, Apple employees get a new date to return to work, and there's some good news about the repairability of Apple products.

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Qualcomm expects to lose Apple’s business – Six Colors

Apple Accused of Not Doing Enough to Comply With South Korean App Store Law - MacRumors

A HomePod mini on my desk – Six Colors

ATP 458: This Is Not Your First Plane Crash — Accidental Tech Podcast

Apple pushes back return to office plan to February – NBC News

Apple posts internal memo affirming employees' right to discuss pay – NBC News

Apple Worker Who Led Protest Movement Is Leaving After Settlement - Bloomberg

Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

Apple's Answer to Right-to-Repair – Tech News Weekly - Twit

Connected #372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New? - Relay FM

The Test Drivers #44: Do You Know Who I Am? - Relay FM

2021 MacBook Pro Teardown: A Glimpse at a Better Timeline | iFixit News

Apple Aims for Fully Self-Driving Car - Bloomberg

Apple Car: Nobody’s at the wheel? – Six Colors

Beddit Sleep Monitor

381: Get Used to Disappointment Nov 15, 2021

Apple's done releasing products for the year, but that hasn't stopped the company from revising a child-protection feature, trying to avoid letting developers add links to their apps, launching a new service targeted at small businesses, and welcoming a new Netflix game catalog to the App Store. If you like that sort of thing.

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The Steerswoman (The Steerswoman, #1) by Rosemary Kirstein

A Deadly Education (The Scholomance, #1) by Naomi Novik

A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1) by V.E. Schwab

City of Stairs (The Divine Cities, #1) by Robert Jackson Bennett

iOS 15.2 beta 2 includes new communication safety feature in Messages - 9to5Mac

Everything New in iOS 15.2 Beta 2: Legacy Contacts, Hide My Email Improvements, and More - MacRumors

Playdate Owners Update #1

Judge orders Apple to allow external payment options for App Store by December 9th, denying stay - The Verge

Apple reaches out to small businesses via new Business Essentials service – Six Colors

Jamf CEO welcomes Apple Business Essentials | Computerworld

Netflix begins to roll out games – Six Colors

Netflix launches its first selection of games on iPhone and iPad, sign up using Apple In-App Purchase - 9to5Mac

Downstream #3: Snackable Trash - Relay FM

Rebuilding my smart home: Sensors active – Six Colors

Caseta by Lutron

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380: Hey Self, Don't Do It! Nov 08, 2021

Now that the M1 Pro and M1 Max have arrived, we turn our attention to the future of Apple silicon in 2022 and beyond. Will there be new chips every year, or is that too rapid a pace? Also, we've spent another week with the new MacBook Pro, Google makes a daring legal move in Korea, and we take the long view on Apple's record fiscal year.

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Fun with Charts: Apple’s fiscal year in review – Six Colors

John Skipper, Dan Le Batard's Meadowlark Media Sets Apple Deal - Variety

'Schitt's Creek' Alum Eugene Levy to Host Travel Series for Apple - Variety

Apple debuts new original podcast, the true crime series 'Hooked' - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Road Map for Mac Chips Shows Likely Advantage Over Intel — The Information

3nm Mac and iPhone chips coming as soon as 2023, Apple Silicon roadmap leaps ahead of Intel - 9to5Mac

Review: The 14-inch MacBook Pro Resets the Timeline – 512 Pixels

M1 Max MacBook Pro Review: Truly Next Level! - MKBHD - YouTube

Google Developers Korea Blog: Enabling alternative billing systems for users in South Korea

Daring Fireball: Google Announces Plan for Compliance With South Korean 'App Stores Must Offer Alternative In-App Payments' Law, and It's Something

Google lowers Play Store fees for subscriptions and music streaming apps - The Verge

Google’s South Korea Plan, No Duty to Deal, Developer Versus Customer Choice – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

379: They Feed on Memory Bandwidth Nov 01, 2021

We're joined by Apple VPs Tom Boger and Tim Millet to discuss Apple's chip-design philosophy and how it factored into the company's first high-end Mac chips, the M1 Pro and M1 Max. Also, Jason and Myke discuss Apple's latest record quarterly results and Myke takes delivery of his new MacBook Pro.

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macOS Monterey Review: Seeking harmony, but a work in progress – Six Colors

Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors

Apple announces record fourth quarter – Six Colors

Why Apple's record quarter has everyone worried | Macworld

Amazon.com: USB C Magnetic Charger Charging Cable

378: The Maximum Macintosh Oct 25, 2021

Jason's spent the last week with the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max processor, and we've got his in-depth review. And at last, Jason and Myke both review the new Apple Watch Series 7.

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Apple Rumored to Launch 27-Inch Mini-LED iMac With ProMotion in Early 2022 - MacRumors

Gurman: Apple Event in November Unlikely, New MacBook Air With Biggest Redesign Since 2010 to Launch Next Year - MacRumors

Upgrade #326: The M1 Macs: Interview and Review - Relay FM

WATCH: Anthony Hopkins Stars in Mythic Quest Renewal Video – Vulture

Ted Lasso Boss, Brett Goldstein, Jason Segal Team for Apple Comedy – The Hollywood Reporter

The Incomparable | Discotheques in Disused Churches (Episode 586)

14-inch MacBook Pro review: A Mac Pro in your backpack – Six Colors

Apple Says High Power Mode on 16-Inch MacBook Pro With M1 Max Designed for Tasks Like Color Grading 8K ProRes Video - MacRumors

Exile from Dongletown – Six Colors

The Mac Pro is an important symbol, but you probably shouldn’t buy it

Gadget Review - VideoGuide

377: Most Importantly, Compressor Oct 18, 2021

The new MacBook Pros are here! Jason and Myke break down what's new with Apple's pro laptops, welcome the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and even devote a little time to new AirPods and colorful HomePods. Also, Myke's wallet is a little bit lighter.

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376: The 2021 October Event Draft Oct 14, 2021

Surprise! Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What ports will be on the much-rumored MacBook Pro? Will it appear in familiar colors, or will Apple branch out and offer something new? Will we see updates to the Mac mini, new AirPods, or--dare we dream--an affordable external display? It's all to play for.

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375: My Watch Is My Cake Oct 11, 2021

Apple Watch Series 7 pre-orders lead to more Apple color confusion, Apple's App Store rules may need to skate to a puck that's headed for a courtroom, and Myke takes his iPad mini on a train.

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iOS 15.1 beta 3 adds new 'Auto Macro' toggle for disabling camera switching - 9to5Mac

Halide 2.5 Adds New Macro Mode - MacStories

‎Halide Mark II - Pro Camera on the App Store

Foundation is getting a second season on Apple TV Plus - The Verge

WandaVision’s Agatha Harkness getting a Disney Plus spinoff - Polygon

Apple Will Build 550K-Square-Foot Campus Straddling LA, Culver City - Variety

Downstream #1: Movies are Back! Movies are Dead! - Relay FM

Some Customers Unhappy With Apple Watch Series 7 Color Options - MacRumors

Paddle Plans to Launch Alternative In-App Purchase System on iOS That Circumvents Apple's Fees - MacRumors

Apple Japanese antitrust investigation opens as another closes - 9to5Mac

Dutch watchdog finds Apple app store payment rules anti-competitive - sources | Reuters

Apple Files Appeal in Epic Games Lawsuit, Asks to Delay App Store Changes - MacRumors

Under the Gavel: Antitrust concerns are here, there, everywhere – Six Colors

A decade later, Steve Jobs is still paving Apple's path to success | Macworld

Safari Extensions for iOS and iPadOS 15: A Roundup of Our Favorites - MacStories

Football is Life - a podcast from The Incomparable

374: Abnormal Within an Abnormal Group Oct 04, 2021

The iPhone 13 and iPad mini are out and MacBook Pros may be on the way shortly, so it's time for us to answer your questions! It's an extended #askupgrade covering new hardware, how to use the iPad mini, and the value of ProMotion.

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iPhone 13 Models Still Include EarPods in the Box in France - MacRumors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 324, With Jason Snell

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Sources: NFL prefers Apple for Sunday Ticket; package could offer more choices – The Athletic

Apple Studios Lands George Clooney-Brad Pitt Thriller Directed By Jon Watts film – Deadline

F1: Netflix would ‘think about’ buying Formula 1 to live stream races | The Independent

Kuo: Apple Cancels Plans to Release iPad Air With OLED Display in 2022, Plans to Stick With LCD Technology - MacRumors

Gurman: M1X MacBook Pro still on track for this year, likely 'in the next month' - 9to5Mac

Fun With Charts: More speculation about Apple silicon – Six Colors

Forget iPhone 13: Potential October Apple Event Could Reveal Five Things We've Been Waiting For - MacRumors

iWork comes alive with Keynote live-video features – Six Colors

Upgrade #225: An Upgrade Christmas Carol - Relay FM

Downstream #0: Welcome to Downstream - Relay FM

The Theme System Journal – Cortex Merch

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373: We Will Give You Color... But It Will Not Be Fun Sep 27, 2021

Myke and Jason review the iPhone 13 and iPad mini, settle on their preferred iPhones, and wonder if Apple should appoint a Color Czar.

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Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo - The Verge

Inside the iPhone Leather Wallet (second generation) – Six Colors

The New MagSafe Wallet Should Know Where I Live — Peer Reviewed

iPad mini (2021) review: Small packages – Six Colors

The Test Drivers #40: iPad mini – The Apple Interview - Relay FM

Canopy – Studio Neat

Departures #7: Relay FM Host Balderdash (Bonus Edition) - Relay FM

If Unlock with Apple Watch isn't working on your iPhone 13 - Apple Support

Apple Says Third-Party Apps Can Take Full Advantage of ProMotion With Plist Entry, Core Animation Bug Fix Coming [Updated] - MacRumors

iPhone 13: A Filmmaker's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

iPhone 13 and iPad mini benchmarks don't tell the whole story | Macworld

The iPhone 13: An upgrader’s guide – Six Colors

Shortcuts Archive - MacStories

Shortcuts Subreddit

Shortcuts Catalog – Matthew Cassinelli

Automators - Relay FM

372: A Wrestling Match With App Icons Sep 20, 2021

iOS 15 is here and Myke and Jason share their opinions about new features! Also we've got a lot of Apple Event follow-up, and now that Ted Lasso has won eight Emmy Awards, it's time to back the truck full of money up to Jason Sudeikis's house.

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Apple’s “Ted Lasso” scores history-making win for Outstanding Comedy Series - Apple

‘Ted Lasso’ Stars, Writers Score Big Paydays for Season 3 – The Hollywood Reporter

iPhone 13 pre-order process broken for many Apple Card, Apple Pay, and iUP shoppers - 9to5Mac

A few extra notes about Apple’s September 14 event – Six Colors

Gurman: New AirPods Pro and Redesigned iPad Pro Coming in 2022 - MacRumors

Apple Watch Series 7 has the same CPU as Series 6 - 9to5Mac

Has Apple hit a wall with the A15 processor? | Macworld

A15, fast and slow – Six Colors

iPhone 13 A15 benchmarks reveal 21% CPU speed gain over iPhone 12 | AppleInsider

Apple’s chip operation and the A15 – Six Colors

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Review: iOS 15 does a lot with a little – Six Colors

iPadOS 15: A closer look – Six Colors

Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM

371: Midnight Is Starlight's Best Friend Sep 14, 2021

Apple announced new iPhones, Apple Watches and iPads on Tuesday, and this is our quick reaction to the news. What color is the saddest rainbow? Why was Joz locked out of Apple Park one night? Why is Myke disappointed about the Apple Watch design but excited about iPhone photography? Together, we'll make sense of Apple's tour of California.

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370: The 2021 September Event Draft Sep 10, 2021

It's another emergency draft! In this bonus episode, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at Tuesday’s Apple media event. What form will the new iPhones take? Will a new Apple Watch make an appearance? And what special bits of stagecraft might propel one of us to a decisive draft victory?

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Apple must allow other forms of in-app purchases, rules judge in Epic v. Apple - The Verge

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Connected #362: The Rickies (September 2021) - Relay FM

Kuo: Apple Watch Series 7 to Ship Later This Month After Production Issues Fixed - MacRumors

369: The One With How Titles Are Made Sep 06, 2021

As Jason and Myke wait for the announcement of an iPhone launch event, they discuss Apple's curious set of incremental changes to App Store policies, what those changes mean, and how they inform Apple's possible future strategies.

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Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 – Donate today!

Tools we used to make a “call-in” podcast – Six Colors

Fission 2.7.1 Is Now Available; Fission Exits the Mac App Store – Rogue Amoeba Blog

Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features - 9to5Mac

Apple announces first states to adopt driver’s licenses and state IDs in Wallet - Apple

Nilay Patel on Apple Driving Licenses

Apple Pays $100 Million to Settle Developer Lawsuit and Agrees to Multiple App Store Changes - MacRumors

Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments - WSJ

Daring Fireball: Let’s Consider Some of the Implications of Third-Party Payment Processing for In-App Purchasing on iOS and Android

Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation - Apple (UK)

Apple Could Face Investigation in India Over App Store In-App Purchase System - MacRumors

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368: Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs Aug 30, 2021

It's the first-ever Upgrade Call-In Show! This week, Myke and Jason answer listener questions about Apple, themselves... and popular dance steps. Go ahead caller--we're listening.

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Apple’s Settlement, Explicit Imprimatur, Additional Notes – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple Pays $100 Million to Settle Developer Lawsuit and Agrees to Multiple App Store Changes - MacRumors

Football is Life | "The Signal" (S2E6) (Episode 16)

The Problem With Jon Stewart on Twitter: "Coming to Apple TV+ September 30th and never in theaters simultaneously. – Twitter

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Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic - Apple

How small developers compete with the defaults on your phone - The Verge

Mimestream | A native macOS email client for Gmail

At long last, iOS is getting Smart – Six Colors

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Apple in the Enterprise: A 2021 report card – Six Colors

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I put Windows on XBOX - Microsoft 365 - Austin Evans - YouTube

iPhone 13: Coming in September, Here's What's Coming – MacRumors

Dreaming of WWDC – 512 Pixels

Italy Euro 2000 Kit: The Kombat Masterpiece That Revolutionised Shirt Design

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367: My Experience With the Floating Lozenges Aug 23, 2021

This week we kick off our annual fundraising for St. Jude, ask listeners to call in with their questions, and discuss how Apple approaches putting features in--and taking them out--of its public betas.

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Apple Delays Office Return to at Least January on Covid Rise - Bloomberg

High-End 'M1X' Mac Mini With New Design and Additional Ports Expected to Launch in the 'Next Several Months' - MacRumors

Apple TV+ releases official trailer for sci-fi epic Foundation, series premieres September 24 - 9to5Mac

The Morning Show — Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Netflix now rolling out Spatial Audio support on iPhone and iPad - 9to5Mac

CODA | Apple TV+

Apple says SharePlay won't be included in the initial iOS 15 release this fall - 9to5Mac

These iOS 15 features won't be available with the official release next month - 9to5Mac

iOS 15 beta 6 redesigns Safari with address bar on top - 9to5Mac

Apple is delaying one of iOS 15's top features. That's a good thing | Macworld

HoverBar Duo – Twelve South

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366: The Node Legacy Aug 16, 2021

This week Jason and Myke ponder what it means to be a native Mac app in the era of SwiftUI, Catalyst, and Electron. They also consider the fallout and further disclosures from Apple's child-protection announcements, celebrate Ted Lasso Christmas, and talk about how they're traveling with iPads and Macs today.

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Schmigadoon! - Wikipedia

Matter’s interoperable smart home standard has been delayed to 2022 - The Verge

Gurman: Apple Planning Multiple Events for the Fall, M1X MacBook Pros to be Available by November - MacRumors

14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros Finally Enter Mass Production - MacRumors

Kuo: Mid-2022 MacBook Air to come in multiple colors with similar form factor as upcoming MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Software Chief Explains ‘Misunderstood’ iPhone Child-Protection Features (Exclusive) | WSJ - YouTube

Apple details the ways its CSAM detection system is designed to prevent misuse - 9to5Mac

Security Threat Model Review of Apple’s Child Safety Features – Apple

Not important enough: 1Password abandons its native Mac app – Six Colors

1Password 8: The Story So Far | 1Password

Rene Ritchie on Twitter: "iCloud for Windows version 12.5 is live with a new password manager app"

365: Apple's Compromise Aug 09, 2021

We discuss Apple's multiple announcements related to child safety, including what prompted Apple's actions, the different ways any technological tool can be used, where Apple has chosen to intervene, and the dangers of sliding down a slippery slope. In lighter news, we also talk about Apple's rediscovery of its online store and various attempts for streaming services to build new franchises. Also, alert Broadway and the West End: we may have invented a new segment.

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Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon - Apple

Mac Pro gets a graphics update – Six Colors

ATP 442: Bob’s Barbecue — Accidental Tech Podcast

‘Argylle’: Apple Lands Matthew Vaughn Spy Movie In $200 Million Deal – Deadline

Musical 'Come From Away' is a new Apple TV+ film coming September 10 - 9to5Mac

Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Sold for $900 Million - Variety

Comcast Announces Peacock Coming to Sky

ViacomCBS Partners With Sky to Launch Paramount Plus in Europe - Variety

Netflix The Gray Man Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans Joe & Anthony Russo – Deadline

Child Safety - Apple

Alex Stamos' Twitter Thread

Apple’s Mistake – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

FAQ about Apple's Expanded Protections for Children - TidBITS

Daring Fireball: Apple’s New ‘Child Safety’ Initiatives, and the Slippery Slope

Expanded Protections for Children – FAQ – Apple

Apple’s iCloud partner in China will store user data on servers of state-run telecom - The Verge

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Anker USB C Charger, 65W PIQ 3.0&GaN Type-C Charge – Amazon

364: Content Arms Dealer Aug 02, 2021

Myke's headed off on vacation, but before he goes, he's made time to discuss last week's Apple financial results. Then Jason welcomes special guest Julia Alexander for a mega-Upstream about ScarJo v. Disney, the future of the movies, and the current state of affairs for streaming services.

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Apple posts $81B quarterly results: Charts – Six Colors

Even iPhone chip shortages can't slow down Apple's money train | Macworld

Apple Earnings, Microsoft and LinkedIn – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release - WSJ

Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit May Be Legally Weak – The Hollywood Reporter

Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Was Sacrificed To Boost Disney+’s Marvel Shows

It’s not just you, streaming the Olympics is a mess - The Verge

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363: Our App Is a Game Now Jul 26, 2021

This week Myke and Jason join Netflix in pretending to be gamers while cable TV channels pretend to be streaming services. We also ponder a smarter Apple display, and Apple has designs on fancy Hollywood real estate. And Myke goes to the Streaming Services as we discuss "Loki" and the first episode of "Ted Lasso."

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Apple Postpones Office Return, Urges Store Workers to Wear Masks - Bloomberg

CNN+: CNN will launch new streaming service in 2022 - CNN

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer- Apple Sports - Careers at Apple

Apple Looks to Lease Hollywood Hub for Filming Shows and Movies - WSJ

Jon Stewart mocks Bezos and Branson's recent space adventures in first teaser for his upcoming TV+ show - 9to5Mac

Coming home to Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City – Six Colors

App Store Classic 'Jetpack Joyride' Launches on Apple Arcade - MacRumors

Playdate hands-on: a Game Boy from a different dimension - The Verge

Playdate preview: You won’t believe how fun this dorky, $179 game system is | Ars Technica

Netflix’s gaming pivot is mobile-focused and free for subscribers - Polygon

Apple testing new external display with A13 chip - 9to5Mac

Apple adopts new 'BlastDoor' security system on iOS 14 to reinforce iMessage integrity - 9to5Mac

Loki (TV series) - Wikipedia

Natalie Holt - Wikipedia

Ted Lasso - Wikipedia

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362: He's Posting More Chickens! Jul 19, 2021

Jason's back, and Myke has a lot of questions about his vacation. They also discuss a load of Apple TV+ news, new Safari betas, the MagSafe battery pack, and a bunch of Apple hardware rumors.

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A24 Explored Sale for $3 Billion - Variety

Reese Witherspoon’s Media Company, Hello Sunshine, Is Exploring a Sale - WSJ

Apple reportedly wants in on NFL Sunday Ticket - The Verge

Apple Adam McKay Hyperobject Industries Multi-Year First Look Movie Deal – Deadline

'Lovecraft Country' Creator Misha Green Sets Apple Overall Deal - Variety

Ted Lasso: Season 2 - Rotten Tomatoes

Apple scores 35 Emmy nominations, including 20 for hit series “Ted Lasso” - Apple (UK)

Emmys: ‘Ted Lasso’ Breaks ‘Glee’ Record; Co-Creators & Cast React – Deadline

Apple TV+'s 'Ted Lasso' Leads HCA Streaming Award Nominations - MacRumors

‘Ted Lasso’ leads 2021 TCA Award Nominations – Deadline

Yeah, Jason Sudeikis Is Actually Kind Of Like Ted Lasso In Real Life

Private screening of Ted Lasso S2 with cast, crew, Tim Cook - 9to5Mac

Schmigadoon! | Apple TV+

Brigadoon - Wikipedia

Redesigned Safari Redesigned Again – 512 Pixels

Daring Fireball: Yours Truly on Rene Ritchie's Show Talking About iOS 15 Safari

MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple

Photos of Apple's New MagSafe Battery Pack Provide First Look at Thickness - MacRumors

Apple Seeks Up to 20% Boost in IPhone Output; Shares Hit Record - Bloomberg

Gurman: iPhone 13 could feature an Apple Watch-like always-on mode - 9to5Mac

Gurman: MacBook Pro with miniLED display coming between September-November - 9to5Mac

Colorful MacBook Air with M2 processor slated for first half of 2022- 9to5Mac

361: It’s Not an Artistic Exercise Jul 12, 2021

For the first time Jason is (mostly) off this week! After discussing who’s winning the streaming wars, Myke challenges John Siracusa to describe his ideal Mac, asks Merlin Mann to share what he’s excited about, and answers a #myketalk from Jay Miller. But don’t worry, lasers return later on.

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360: Big Minimizers Jul 05, 2021

Presenting Upgrade 360, a new program designed to improve your podcast listening experience by letting you choose the level of podcast quality you wish to receive. Perhaps you want to hear us talk about the podcast bubble without any audio artifacts! Maybe you'd like our discussion of the macOS Public Beta to be delivered at a shockingly low bit rate! It's the same old Upgrade, but delivered in a few new ways--plus the usual way, we should be clear it's also just being delivered the usual way.

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Apple HQ Is No Longer the Center of the Company's Universe - Bloomberg

This is the Awful Voice Inside My Head - by Charlie Warzel - Galaxy Brain

Call Her Daddy: Spotify Nabs Exclusive Multiyear Deal With Alex Cooper - Variety

Amazon Acquires ‘SmartLess’ Podcast for as Much as $80 Million - Bloomberg

Amazon is acquiring a podcast hosting and monetization platform - The Verge

DigiTimes: Apple to Announce Redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in September - MacRumors

First Look: macOS Monterey Public Beta – Six Colors

Connected #352: A Watched Watch Never Boils - Relay FM

Three Weeks with iOS and iPadOS 15: Foundational Updates - MacStories

The M1, macOS Monterey and the next Mac power shift | Macworld

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359: Hi Everybody... Pineapple Jun 28, 2021

The Upgrade Summer of Fun kicks into gear with new beachwear, a very special summer-themed edition of Ask Upgrade, dreams of larger iPads, and a bunch of streaming news. On the less fun side, we discuss why Apple has reacted the way it has to threats of new laws and regulations that might change how it does business.

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The Test Drivers #35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay - Relay FM

This is the hardware you need to run Windows 11 - The Verge

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the business of Windows - The Verge

Apple Original 'Ted Lasso' wins Peabody Award [U] - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ Series 'Foundation' and 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' Premiering in September - MacRumors

Foundation — Official Teaser 2 | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Dan Harmon, Nathan Pyle Team for ‘Strange Planet’ Series at Apple – The Hollywood Reporter

Foundation — Official Teaser 2 | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Big iPads, Apple Car Changes, Amazon AR Glasses: Inside Big Tech Labs - Bloomberg

The iPad's inevitable Mac-like future is hiding in iPadOS 15 | Macworld

Tech Giants, Fearful of Proposals to Curb Them, Blitz Washington With Lobbying - The New York Times

Report: Tim Cook called Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress to warn against antitrust legislation [U] - 9to5Mac

Lobbying Congress, Apple’s Report, What About Consumers? – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Congress begins to crank up Big Tech legislation – Six Colors

Apple Says Allowing Sideloading on iPhone Would Expose Users to Serious Privacy and Security Risks - MacRumors

Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps – Apple Whitepaper

Epic gives in to Google and releases Fortnite on the Play Store - The Verge

Apple argues against sideloading iPhone apps as regulatory pressure mounts - The Verge

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Here’s why Apple won’t allow iPhone app sideloading. – Fast Company

Sticking Out on Instagram: “As far as I’m concerned, Pimm’s & Lemonade = summer”

Next Year, Brits Will Fly Abroad. For Now, It’s Bognor Bingo. - The New York Times

Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM

358: Apple Watch Extreme or Whatever Jun 21, 2021

We discuss the future of the Apple Watch, from new materials to new shapes to all the sensors Apple might want to put on any product that touches your body. And then we talk about the risks Apple might face by failing to learn the right lessons from the pandemic about altering its corporate culture.

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iPhone 12 Mini Production Reportedly Ended Earlier Than Expected Due to Relatively Low Sales - MacRumors

YouTube Says iOS Picture-in-Picture Coming to All US Users - MacRumors

‎Frenzic: Overtime on the App Store

Apple TV+ teases its summer lineup with new sizzle reel of original shows and movies - 9to5Mac

Apple TV on Twitter: The Shrink Next Door

Ted Lasso — Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Ted Lasso – Warner Brothers Shop

Disney+ Shifts Original Series to Wednesday Release Date Schedule – The Hollywood Reporter

Prosser: Apple Watch Series 7 to Feature Flat-Edged Design, New Green Color Option - MacRumors

Tim Cook announces hybrid work plan for Apple employees, three days per week in-person - 9to5Mac

Comment: Apple employees are right to question Tim Cook’s hybrid return-to-work strategy - 9to5Mac

Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter - The Verge

Daring Fireball: Internal Letter Circulates at Apple -- and Leaks to The Verge -- Pushing Back Against Returning to the Office

WWDC 2021 – Six Colors

WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors

WWDC 2021: More cowbell – Six Colors

357: Collaborative Calculating Jun 14, 2021

WWDC 2021 is over! This week we discuss a lot of the hidden details of Apple's announcements, and share our first reactions to using the first developer betas. (Jason isn't mad at Safari, just disappointed.)

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Playdate

Panic: Say Hello to Playdate — Sandwich

Apple Lists 'M1X MacBook Pro' in YouTube Tags for WWDC Keynote Video - MacRumors

WWDC 2021: I love it when a platform comes together – Six Colors

The Morning Show — Season 2 Teaser | Apple TV+ - YouTube

WWDC 2021: I love it when a platform comes together – Six Colors

More depth on iPadOS 15 multitasking – Six Colors

The Morning Show — Season 2 Teaser | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs - MacRumors

iOS 15 brings back the popular dial picker from iOS 13 and earlier with a twist - 9to5Mac

iOS 15 tidbits: Apple TV Remote redesign, 'Prepare For Your New iPhone,' EXIF data in Photos, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 15 Photos App Tells You Which Apps Saved Images Originated From - MacRumors

David Smith on Twitter: Widget Labels

iOS 15 automatically hides old passes and tickets in Apple Wallet - 9to5Mac

'Spatialize Stereo' Feature in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey Simulates Spatial Audio for Non-Dolby Content - MacRumors

iOS 15 Tidbits: Text Cursor Magnifier, New Dial Picker, Custom Text Size Per App, and More - MacRumors

Unreleased 'World Timer' Watch Face Featured in WWDC Session - MacRumors

Dark Sky iOS app lives another year – Six Colors

Automating my blog posts with Shortcuts… on the Mac – Six Colors

Pixelmator Pro and the new Shortcuts app - Pixelmator Blog

WWDC 2021: Safari 15 to bring huge UI changes – Six Colors

ATP 434: A Squirmy Soup of Rectangles — Accidental Tech Podcast

356: This Is Not for You, Developers Jun 08, 2021

Myke and Jason break down the WWDC 2021 keynote, which brought Apple's various devices together in some surprising ways. Were the changes to iPadOS exciting or disappointing? Are we excited about Shortcuts on the Mac? Will Focus modes keep us focused? And the Upgrade Draft results take an unexpected turn.

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Connected #340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans - Relay FM

355: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2021 May 31, 2021

It’s time for our sixth annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! Is this the year iPadOS gets all the love? Will there be Mac hardware? Can Myke and Jason figure out the future of HomeKit and watchOS? It's time to let our imaginations run wild--we'll leave the harshness of reality for next week.

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Mini-LED Shipments for New MacBook Pro Models Expected in Third Quarter - MacRumors

Episode 221: Our watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 Wishes – AppStories

354: Even Safari Knows It's Yellow May 24, 2021

Jason reviews the new iPad Pro, Myke reviews the new 24-inch iMac, and the future of Apple silicon might be coming into focus.

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Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Apple Support

Connected - Relay FM

Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities - Apple

Parallel - Relay FM

'Fear Street' Trilogy Is Netflix's Bet on Movies to Binge - The New York Times

HBO Max With Ads: Pricing, Availability Announced - Variety

Amazon Pondering Deal to Buy MGM — The Information

Myke's Yellow iMac – Instagram

Wooden Monitor Stand & iMac Riser for Desk | Grovemade®

20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM

2021 iPad Pro review: All systems go, but where? – Six Colors

iPadOS approaches the edge of desktop computing – Six Colors (Members Post)

iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories

Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With Faster Chips - Bloomberg

Apple M1 Macs "feel faster" than they really are thanks to QoS optimizations | TechSpot

353: Orange iMac in My Orange Office May 18, 2021

Jason's been using an orange 24-inch iMac for the last week and we've got his review. Also, Apple Music goes for high quality and spatial audio, WarnerMedia is on the move again, and Jeff Bezos is a television genius.

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Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books

Apple Watch Pride Edition bands celebrate the diverse LGBTQ+ movement - Apple

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Peter Kafka on Twitter: Jeff Bezos, TV guy

Dax Shepard's ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast to become Spotify exclusive, leaving Apple Podcasts - 9to5Mac

AT&T to spin off and combine WarnerMedia with Discovery - CNN

24-inch M1 iMac review: She’s a rainbow – Six Colors

Apple Music teasing special announcement, as '3D lossless' audio streaming rumored - 9to5Mac

Apple Music announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio - Apple

What Apple Music can do to catch up with Spotify – Macworld

Apple Discontinuing Space Gray Mac Accessories Now That iMac Pro is Dead - MacRumors

DigiTimes: MacBooks With Mini-LED Displays May Be Delayed Until 2022 - MacRumors

Images Reveal Colorful New MacBook Air Design - MacRumors

Brydge unveils new MAX+ keyboard/trackpad combo for 12.9-inch iPad Pro - 9to5Mac

Brydge 12.9 MAX+

Gestures - Brydge

352: Living Inside an Orange May 10, 2021

This week Myke and Jason debate the form of future Mac laptops, discuss Apple and Epic's first week in court (complete with angry emails!), and then imagine what's next for iOS and iPadOS.

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Rumor: Apple to introduce new MacBook available in iMac-style colors - 9to5Mac

14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Models With XDR Displays Expected to Launch Later This Year - MacRumors

Stolen MacBook Pro Schematics Confirm Apple's Plans to Add More Ports and Remove Touch Bar - MacRumors

Epic vs. Apple court case: First week recap - 9to5Mac

Phil Schiller on App Store Knockoffs in 2012: 'Is No One Reviewing These Apps?' - MacRumors

Apple iOS 15: What's New? Notification, IPad Home Screen Upgrades - Bloomberg

Apple’s new App Clips: Tiny apps you run with a tap – Six Colors

351: Long Hair Is In, Disco Is Back May 03, 2021

Apple had a record-breaking quarter that showed strong growth in all areas of its business, but clouds loom on the horizon. A global semiconductor shortage threatens Mac and iPad sales, the EU ruled that the App Store is anticompetitive, and Apple's court case with Epic Games is about to kick off. Did Tim Cook suggest that Apple is ready to change its policies to avoid even harsher sanctions? And upon further consideration, does Apple Podcasts Subscriptions create another barrier to competition in the App Store?

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Set up and use Magic Keyboard for iPad - Apple Support

Apple Outlines iMac Retail Availability – 512 Pixels

Apple’s record second quarter in charts – Six Colors

How the heck did Apple make so much money last quarter? – Macworld

‘Not cast in concrete’: Apple moving with the (regulatory) times – Six Colors

EU accuses Apple of App Store antitrust violations after Spotify complaint - The Verge

Epic Games v. Apple Lawsuit: Fortnite removed from App Store - Protocol — The people, power and politics of tech

The good and bad of Apple Podcasts Subscriptions – Six Colors

Spotify launches podcast subscriptions, but you can’t subscribe in-app - The Verge

350: The Time for Color is Now Apr 26, 2021

Apple's Colleen Novielli and Navpreet Kaloty visit the show to discuss the new 24-inch iMac in depth. Then Jason and Myke discuss the positioning of the new iPad Pro, and what it means that Apple has given it an M1 processor and added other hardware features previously available only on the Mac.

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Following the Shortbread Crumbs - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Binging with Babish: Biscuits from Ted Lasso - YouTube

Apple's New Siri Remote Lacks Motion Control Sensors Required by Some Apple TV Games - MacStories

New 12.9-inch iPad Pro will require a new Magic Keyboard – Six Colors

AirTag Review Roundup - MacStories

iOS and iPadOS 14.5: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me – Macworld

iPad Pro interview: Apple bosses on features and details of new tablet | The Independent

Interview: Apple executives on the 2021 iPad Pro, stunting with the M1 and creating headroom | TechCrunch

349: Six Colors and Not a Color Apr 20, 2021

New iMacs and iPads! The long-anticipated debut of AirTags! Podcast subscriptions! A new Apple TV remote! Ted Lasso's secret shortbread recipe! Fresh from viewing Apple's latest event, Jason and Myke break down all the announcements.

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The 2021 April Event Draft Scorecard

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Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

348: The 2021 April Event Draft Apr 16, 2021

Emergency draft! In this bonus episode, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at Tuesday’s Apple media event. Will there be new iPad Pro models, and if so, will new accessories accompany them? Will we finally see a new iMac design? What other unexpected announcements might await us?

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The 2021 April Event Draft Scorecard

Connected #341: The Rickies (April 2021) - Relay FM

Apple Fitness+ introduces new workouts, trainers, and Time to Walk guest - Apple

347: The Hubris of the HomePod Apr 12, 2021

This week we ponder Apple's moves both outdoors (additions to the Find My network) and in (possible new smart home products). Apple's also launching new original podcasts tied to Apple TV+ projects, and we discuss why some of Apple's product launches this year may have been delayed.

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Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences - Apple

Find My's New Third-Party Accessory Support Works With iOS 14.3 and Later - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Actually, Two of the Third-Party ‘Find My’ Products Announced Yesterday Are Months Away From Availability

Apple Working on Combined TV Box, Speaker to Revive Home Efforts - Bloomberg

Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)

Apple Facing Supply Shortage of Upcoming High-End IPad Display - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Nikkei Asia Report: 'MacBook and iPad Production Delayed as Supply Crunch Hits Apple'

The Line - Apple TV+ Press

Jon Stewart Sets Title, Launch Plans for Apple Series (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

Apple Wants to Draw Subscribers to Apple TV+ With More Feature Films - MacRumors

Justin Timberlake To Play Gong Show Host Chuck Barris In Apple Series – Deadline

Apple orders “The Crowded Room,” starring Tom Holland - Apple TV+ Press

LG 27'' UltraGear™ Nano IPS 1ms (GtG) Ergo Gaming Monitor

GitHub - Corcules/KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro

346: Float It Like a Hologram Apr 05, 2021

It’s a big news week! Myke and Jason break down Tim Cook’s podcast interview with Kara Swisher, and discuss some big changes at Apple Arcade. There’s also WWDC 2021 and Apple’s rumored augmented-reality headset to talk about.

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Tim Cook and Connected - Getty Images

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format - Apple

Apple Aiming to Announce Mixed-Reality Headset With In-Person Event in 'Next Several Months' - MacRumors

Apple Adds New SVP of Hardware Engineering John Ternus to Leadership Site - MacRumors

Credible Leaker Says New iMac to Feature 'Really Big' Display Larger Than Current 27-inch Model - MacRumors

Apple adds two brand new Siri voices and will no longer default to a female or male voice in iOS | TechCrunch

Apple TV on Twitter: "There are some great ensembles out there, but we believe in the #TedLasso team. #SAGAwards https://t.co/7fCrNpx1YR" / Twitter

Netflix Buys 'Knives Out' Sequels for $450 Million - Variety

Apple Arcade Expands More Originals and iOS Classics - MacStories

GameClub - a new way to play!

Frenzic: Overtime

Apple’s C.E.O. Is Making Very Different Choices than Mark Zuckerberg - The New York Times

‎Sway on Apple Podcasts

Sway on Spotify

Sway on Overcast

345: Hovering Over My Desk on New Years Eve Mar 29, 2021

Myke and Jason celebrate 20 years of OS X by discussing how we use our Macs today and whether the arrival of Apple silicon is changing how we work, not just today but over the rest of this year. We also discuss whether Apple should do "events" anymore, big news in the conflict between streaming and theatrical movies, and the possibility of a more rugged Apple Watch.

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Connected #338: KanBanBanSubHub - Relay FM

The Connected 'Mode' Survey

Mac OS X turns 20 – Six Colors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 310, With Jason Snell

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

'Black Widow,' 'Cruella' to Debut on Disney Plus and in Theaters - Variety

Cineworld, Warner Bros Reach Deal For WB Films; Regal Reopening – Deadline

Apple Watch News: Rugged Model For Extreme Sports Under Consideration - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Gurman: Apple Considering Rugged Apple Watch Model for Sports

344: Let's Call It 'Motorcycle' Mar 22, 2021

This week we consider the future of the iPad Pro, watch as the 21.5-inch iMac begins to fade away, and ponder what the HomePod mini means for Apple's overall home strategy. Myke gets recommendations for soundbars, and Jason explains the NFL's new TV deals.

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Beam: The Smart Soundbar for Your TV | Sonos

WGA Awards: Winners List – Deadline

Amazon’s $10 billion NFL TV deal is Big Tech’s first move into Big Sports - Vox

iMac Pro removed from Apple's website, officially discontinued - 9to5Mac

Apple Discontinues 512GB and 1TB SSD Configurations of 4K 21.5-inch iMac - MacRumors

Apple HomePod Mini Secret Sensor for Smart Home Thermostats - Bloomberg

Apple To Announce New iPads in April - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Gurman: New iPad Pros in April

Connected #337: The Mini Version of Nothing - Relay FM

First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories

Kuo: Mini-LED 12.9-inch iPad Pro to Enter Mass Production in 'Mid-to-Late April' - MacRumors

Connected #336: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Relay FM

343: Don't Call It a HomePod Mar 15, 2021

Myke's on a quest for new TV speakers as we ponder the misfire of Apple's high-end speaker and the potential fate of Apple's high-end headphones. Jason runs with his Apple Watch, and more apps go native on Apple Silicon. Thanks for following Upgrade!

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Live from Comic-Con: Will iTunes replace your local comics store? | Macworld

Comic-Con embraces the iPad era | Macworld

Comic-Con: iPads are mainstream, but there's still digital drama | Macworld

Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve get M1 updates – Six Colors

Apple AirPods 3 not launching until Q3, says Ming-Chi Kuo - 9to5Mac

Apple sues 11-year veteran MacBook designer for allegedly stealing trade secrets for a journalist - The Verge

Apple adopting the word 'follow' for podcasts as users associate 'subscribe' with paid content - 9to5Mac

Running with the new Overcast watch app – Six Colors

Apple discontinues original HomePod, will focus on mini | TechCrunch

Scott McNulty - Relay FM

Matias Keyboards

342: 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 Mar 08, 2021

This week we ponder the future of WWDC, say goodbye to the iMac Pro, investigate a new iPad stand, and wonder about the misplaced priorities of the Paramount+ roll-out.

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HoverBar Duo – Twelve South

San Jose Fairmont Hotel files for bankruptcy and closes, will seek new brand, management

Goodbye, parallel timeline: Apple discontinues the iMac Pro – Six Colors

Apple Confirms iMac Pro Will Be Discontinued When Supplies Run Out, Recommends 27-Inch iMac - MacRumors

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

Kuo: Apple to Launch Mixed Reality Headset in Mid 2022 and Augmented Reality Glasses by 2025 - MacRumors

Connected #335: A Shelf is the Perfect Object - Relay FM

341: Pale Shade of Fun Mar 01, 2021

This week we grapple with rumors of colorful new Macs and additional ports on MacBook Pro models, note the arrival of Paramount+ to the Streaming Wars, debate the merits of Twitter's attempt to actually do something resembling anything, and wonder if Apple's content to run the only music service without a high-quality tier.

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Connected #334: A Wave of Nostalgia Hit Me in the Face - Relay FM

What Apple Music can do to catch up with Spotify | Macworld

Amazon Music HD with Dolby Atmos - Dolby

Golden Globes 2021 winners: Netflix owns the night - The Verge

Patriot (TV series) - Wikipedia

Everything to know about Paramount Plus, the new version of CBS All Access - The Verge

Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Loki, Monsters At Work get Disney Plus release dates - Polygon

Kuo: New form factor MacBook Pro to feature HDMI port and SD card slot - 9to5Mac

Prosser: 2021 iMac to Come in Five Colors, Apple Silicon Mac Pro to Resemble 'Stacked' Mac Minis - MacRumors

The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels

Twitter announces paid Super Follows to let you charge for tweets - The Verge

Stratechery by Ben Thompson – On the business, strategy, and impact of technology.

340: Secret Sauce Feb 22, 2021

New iPad keyboards make us notice the magic of the Magic Trackpad, AirPods might be getting an unwelcome makeover, and the butterfly keyboard isn't really gone as long as we remember it.

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‎PCalc on the App Store

Control HomeKit from the keyboard with HomeControl Menu – Six Colors

‎Fantastical - Calendar & Tasks on the Mac App Store

SwiftBar

Bartender 4

Downlink

Liftoff #143: The Perseverance Landing and "For All Mankind" with Ron Moore - Relay FM

For All Mankind - a sub-podcast of TeeVee

The Adventures of Dogcow and Spinning Rainbow Cursor in Finderland: The Game

Apple & Skydance Animation Set Multi-Year Feature & TV Partnership – Deadline

Upgrade #331: Mandatory Turkey Holiday - Relay FM

Apple TV now available on Chromecast with Google TV - 9to5Google

Apple TV+ unveils first look at new and returning Apple Originals - Apple TV+ Press

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support

GitHub - aahung/Unshaky

Hands on with new Brydge trackpad firmware, new 10.2-inch model – Six Colors

Brydge Pro+ – Brydge Technologies

Review: Brydge Pro+ iPad keyboard with trackpad – Six Colors

Logitech Combo Touch - iPad Keyboard Case with Trackpad

Logitech Combo Touch review: Not so magic keyboard – Six Colors

Apple Is Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones - Bloomberg

Apple Hiring Engineers to Develop 6G Wireless - Bloomberg

Alleged Leaked Image Claims to Show Third-Generation AirPods and Case - MacRumors

How I Modded the Silicone Tips of AirPods Pro with a Memory Foam Layer - MacStories

339: Dogcow and Spinning Rainbow Cursor in Finderland Feb 15, 2021

Disney+ keeps growing and its original content is flowing, and Apple TV+ brings new marketing muscle to bear for the second-season launch of "For All Mankind." And what can Apple do to make its Apple TV hardware more appealing? Sit down with a cup of tea and join us.

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Apple TV+ receives four Golden Globes nominations for ‘Ted Lasso’ and more - 9to5Mac

Disney Plus Pops to 95 Million Paid Subscribers - Variety

HBO Max will launch internationally in June - The Verge

Apple launches ‘For All Mankind’ podcast – Six Colors

‎For All Mankind: Time Capsule on the App Store

Liftoff - Relay FM

Why does the Apple TV still exist? – Six Colors

Apple TV: If we only had a wheelbarrow – Six Colors

Most smart TVs are tracking you — Vizio just got caught - The Verge

It’s time for Apple to get back into the smart home in a big way | Macworld

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Eleven Table Tennis on Oculus Quest | Oculus

338: Loved by Podcasters the World Over Feb 08, 2021

Change is coming for us whether we like it or not. This week we ponder the possibility of an augmented-reality future, and mourn the loss of a piece of software we’ve used for every single episode of Upgrade (until now).

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Apple increases Apple Silicon DTK return credit from $200 to $500 - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Riccio Shifts From Hardware Chief to AR, VR Headsets - Bloomberg

Apple Car Talks Aren’t Happening, Say Automakers Hyundai, Kia - Bloomberg

New Apple Mixed-Reality Headset Details: Swappable Headbands, Eye-Tracking — The Information

Apple rolls out Big Sur 11.2, unmasks new iOS betas – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: iOS 14.5 Beta 1 Allows Your Apple Watch to Unlock Your iPhone if You're Wearing a Mask

Siri Setting in iOS 14.5 Beta Lets Users Select Default Music Streaming Service - MacRumors

Hands on with Big Sur beta 11.3 – Six Colors

The Mac's audio and AirPods support needs to be more like iOS | Macworld

Stalwart call-recording tool succumbs to Apple silicon – Six Colors

Call Recorder for Skype is joining the Hall of Fame - Ecamm Network Blog

The mortality of software – Six Colors

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Jason and his lasers – Cortex Animated: Episode 109 - YouTube

337: No Appreciable Gates Feb 01, 2021

It's now February 2021, but before we turn the page entirely it's time to look back one last time at 2020. Apple had a record holiday quarter with growth across the board, and Apple watchers filled out the annual Six Colors Apple Report Card. Spoiler: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

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20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM

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Q1 2021 financial results: Apple’s latest record holiday quarter – Six Colors

Apple’s financial results: iPad, Apple silicon, and secret sauce – Six Colors

Four lessons from Apple's record 2021 first quarter results | Macworld

Apple Earnings, An Interview with Jay Goldberg About Chips and Intel – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple in 2020: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors

Control HomeKit from the keyboard with HomeControl Menu – Six Colors

336: Cool Report, Though Jan 25, 2021

Is Apple really going to release a high-end VR headset, and if so, why? Is the MacBook Air getting smaller again? Are you ready for Dolly Parton to tell you a story while you take a walk? And we discuss why movies and sports are becoming ever more important to streaming-media outlets.

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Apple Forecasted to Report Record-Breaking Quarter Next Week With Revenue Topping $100 Billion - MacRumors

JP Richards Named Apple TV Plus' Head of Film Marketing Strategy - Variety

Netflix promises at least one new movie every week in 2021 - The Verge

'No Time to Die' Release Date Delayed Again - Variety

NBCUniversal to Shut Down Sports Network NBCSN at End of 2021 - Variety

Peacock Becomes WWE Network Exclusive U.S. Streaming Distributor - Variety

Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+ - Apple

Apple's First VR Headset to Be Niche Precursor to Eventual AR Glasses - Bloomberg

Apple Plans New MacBook Air with MagSafe, MacBook Pro With SD Card Slot - Bloomberg

The case for a 12-inch MacBook Air | Macworld

335: Repudiation of a Decade Jan 18, 2021

If reports are to be believed, 2021 is shaping up to be a year where the Mac takes two steps forward--but only after taking one step back. We analyze the rumors of new MacBook Pros, iMacs, and Mac Pros. A new Apple display? The death of the Touch Bar? Magsafe returns to the Mac? Is it 2015 again or are we just dreaming?

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TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple again extends Apple TV+ free trials, subscribers now get free access until July 2021 - 9to5Mac

Ted Lasso Season 2 is officially in production – Apple TV on Twitter

Apple Plans Podcasting Subscription Service in Threat to Spotify — The Information

Apple Developing Podcast Subscription Service to Better Compete With Spotify - MacRumors

Apple Mulls Podcast Subscription Service to Chase Spotify - Bloomberg

Spotify's big bet on podcasts is failing, Citi says – CNBC

Public media owners agree to sell Pocket Casts podcast platform | Current

MacBook Pros With MagSafe Return in the Works - Bloomberg

2021 MacBook Pro Rumored to Feature More Ports: Here's a Look at What Previous Models Offered - MacRumors

It’s time for the Mac to undergo a product-design renaissance | Macworld

Apple Plans Redesigned iMac, New Mac Pro, Smaller Mac Pro, Cheaper Monitor - Bloomberg

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

20 Macs for 2020: #8 – Power Mac G4 Cube – Six Colors

Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable

Logitech MX ERGO Advanced Wireless Trackball with Tilt Plate

Wacom Intuos Pro: creative pen tablet | Wacom

M1 Mac external display workaround walkthrough - 9to5Mac

SoundBot SB510 HD Water Resistant Bluetooth 3.0 Shower Speaker – Amazon

334: Tina, If You're Tuna… Jan 11, 2021

It's January and the avalanche of 2021 Apple product rumors has already begun. But we also take time to reflect about the first decade of the Mac App Store, have a difficult discussion about when tech companies should deplatform those planning political violence, and Jason exchanges helpful messages about buying late-model Intel Macs with someone who is a friend, a fish, or both.

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Roku Acquires Rights to Quibi Content for Less Than $100 Million - MacRumors

Warner Bros. Guarantees Filmmakers a Payday for HBO Max Movies - Bloomberg

Today Marks the 10th Anniversary of the Mac App Store - MacRumors

With Mojave, Apple makes changes inside and outside Mac App Store – Six Colors

Apple Glasses Reportedly Progressing Towards Engineering Verification Stage With Focus on Battery Life and Weight - MacRumors

New iPad mini features: 8.4-inch display, smaller bezels - 9to5Mac

Next Low-Cost iPad Said to Feature Thinner, Lighter Design - MacRumors

New iPad Pro Said to Launch in March, 12.9-Inch Model Could Be Slightly Thicker for Mini-LED Display - MacRumors

New AirPods Pro and iPhone SE Rumored to Launch in April 2021 - MacRumors

iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature 'Thinner' Notch, Overall Design to Remain Unchanged - MacRumors

Trump and Twitter – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Facebook and Twitter Suspend Trump, Parler Suspended Everywhere, Context and Culture – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

It’s time to deplatform Trump - The Verge

Permanent suspension of @realDonaldTrump – Twitter Blog

Dithering

Dust in the Light – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Pretend it's a City – Netflix

333: New Year, Same Old Prediction Jan 04, 2021

2021 has arrived, so it's time for Jason to predict what he thinks Apple will do this year. But it's also time for Myke to look back on his 2020 predictions and judge how well those came out. Also, DC joins Marvel in amplifying streaming-service programming plans.

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20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM

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Warner Bros. schedule for 2022 films coming to theaters and HBO Max - Polygon

Amazon buys Wondery, setting itself up to compete against Spotify for podcast domination - The Verge

Former Fox executives plead not guilty in Fifa bribery case | Fifa | The Guardian

Roku Nears Deal to Buy Rights to Quibi’s Content - WSJ

2020 predictions in review: Magic Keyboards, M1 Macs, & pricey iPhones | Macworld

The Mac in 2020: New keyboards, ARM Macs, and an iMac reboot? | Macworld

2020 iOS Predictions: iPad Pro and so many iPhones | Macworld

2021 Mac Predictions: Bigger iMacs and MacBooks, & more Apple silicon | Macworld

2021 iOS Predictions: New iPad Pros, less drama | Macworld

31.5'' UHD 4K Ergo IPS Monitor with USB Type-C™ | LG

Kuo: Apple to Unveil AirTags, Augmented Reality Device, and More in 2021 - MacRumors

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332: The 2020 Upgradies Dec 28, 2020

As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Seventh Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2020, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.

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331: Mandatory Turkey Holiday Dec 21, 2020

It's the Upgrade Holiday Special! But first, Myke reviews the AirPods Pro Max and Jason reviews Apple Fitness+. Then we get into the spirit of the season with a holiday-themed #askupgrade, and Myke watches "A Charlie Brown Christmas" for the very first time!

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Behold, the majesty of HBO Max in full-screen mode on an M1 Mac – Six Colors

iOS 14.3 adds dedicated 'Originals' tab, improving discoverability of Apple TV+ content - 9to5Mac

Google’s new Chromecast is getting an Apple TV app soon - The Verge

Skydance Animation in Talks to Move 'Luck,' 'Spellbound' to Apple - Variety

John Lasseter - Wikipedia

'Wonder Woman 1984' Gets Early PVOD Release in U.K. - Variety

'The Office' Streaming on Peacock Exclusively Starting January 2021 - Variety

Connected #325: You Can't Mail a Rock - Relay FM

ATP 409: Midrange Snob — Accidental Tech Podcast

Apple Clarifies Power-Saving Modes of AirPods Max When Not in Use - MacRumors

One day with Fitness+ – Six Colors Membership Post

Adina's Comic showing Myke's favourite decorations – Sticking Out on Instagram

Jason's favourite ornament

‎One Christmas at a Time by Jonathan Coulton & John Roderick on Apple Music

Holiday Cocktails — Basics With Babish

A Charlie Brown Christmas on Apple TV+

Peanuts - Wikipedia

330: People Aren't Always Logical Dec 14, 2020

There's a lot of streaming-media news this week, as Warner Media faces intense criticism of its decision to move all its 2021 film releases to HBO Max, Apple faces criticism for killing a show based on Gawker, and Disney fires off its Death Star, unveiling a slate of originals that are likely to take Disney+ to the next level. Oh, and Apple announced a $550 pair of headphones!

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Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited - Apple

Apple CEO Says Most Staff Won’t Return to Office Until June - Bloomberg

Chance Miller on WWDC 2021 – Twitter

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Christopher Nolan Rips HBO Max as "Worst Streaming Service," Denounces Warner Bros.' Plan | Hollywood Reporter

The 52 biggest Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney announcements from its end of year event - The Verge

Disney unveils Star, its new international streaming service - The Verge

Disney 2020 event: Every Marvel movie, Star Wars show & animated film announced - Polygon

Disney finally revealed the real Disney Plus - The Verge

Apple TV Was Making a Show About Gawker. Then Tim Cook Found Out. - The New York Times

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 303, With Matthew Panzarino

How Apple prices its products: 3 rules to understand | Macworld

AirPods Max First Impressions Roundup - MacStories

329: The Stale Hot Dog Industry Dec 07, 2020

Warner Media is moving all its 2021 releases to HBO Max, but what will that mean for the future of the movie industry? Will streaming reign supreme, or is there a future for movie theaters? Meanwhile, a new Bloomberg report gives some shape to the future of Apple's M-series processors--it turns out the M stands for "more cores."

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Nano-cromatic: Bruises by Chairlift - YouTube

App Store Small Business Program - Apple Developer

Kuo: Two redesigned MacBook Pros with mini LED in 2021, more affordable MacBook Air in 2022 - 9to5Mac

Rumor: Apple memo to service providers suggests potential new hardware announcement next week - 9to5Mac

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Warner Bros. Smashes Box Office Windows, Will Send Entire 2021 Slate to HBO Max and Theaters | Hollywood Reporter

HBO Max Ends Free Trial Offer Ahead of 'Wonder Woman 1984' Premiere - Variety

'Wonder Woman 1984' Eyes Early Debut on Demand in U.K. - Variety

Fun with Charts: Imagining the M2 processor – Six Colors

Apple Preps Next Mac Chips With Aim to Outclass Highest-End PCs - Bloomberg

20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM

‎Sleep++ on the App Store

‎AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App Store

Beddit Sleep Monitor

Apple TV+ ‘For All Mankind’ mission patch set signed by Ronald Moore launch for second season - Space Explored

328: Secure, But Terrible Nov 30, 2020

This week Jason embraces the iPhone 12 mini and then reboots his complaints about Apple's focus on Mac security leading to bad user-experience issues. Then we consider the future, as we interpret early reports about new Apple Watch, iPad, and MacBook Pro models for 2021.

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Quinn's iPhone 12 mini Tweet

Rogue Amoeba’s apps updated for M1–with a catch – Six Colors

Rogue Amoeba | Installing ACE on M chip-based Macs

Kuo: iPhone 12 demand strong, new form factor Apple Watch and MacBooks in late 2021 - 9to5Mac

Kuo: Redesigned MacBooks With Apple Silicon to Launch in Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Kuo: Mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3 Coming First Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Mini-LED M1 MacBook Pro and Mini-LED iPad Pro Models Coming First Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: macOS as an App

“We are giddy”—interviewing Apple about its Mac silicon revolution | Ars Technica

Apple Fitness+ Promotion Ramps Up as Launch Approaches - MacRumors

Transcript: Phil Schiller, Craig Federighi and John Ternus on the state of Apple’s pro Macs | TechCrunch

Jason Snell on Twitter: Discussion on the ARM transition

327: The Future Doesn't Apply Nov 23, 2020

Myke and Jason have spent a week running Big Sur on M1 Macs and are here to report back on what the future feels like. Also, HBO Max gives up and plans a streaming release of "Wonder Woman 1984" so everyone but Myke can see it, and Apple pulls a PR move that gives a raise to small developers while enraging its loudest critics.

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Hollywood’s ‘We’re Not in Kansas Anymore’ Moment - The New York Times

Following Apple TV+ exclusivity backlash, the holiday Peanuts specials will also air on PBS - 9to5Mac

Apple announces App Store Small Business Program - Apple

Apple’s biggest App Store critics are not impressed with its new fee cut for small developers - The Verge

Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney likens fight against Apple to fight for civil rights | TechCrunch

“We are giddy”—interviewing Apple about its Mac silicon revolution | Ars Technica

Is Apple silicon ready?

macOS Big Sur Review: Third age of Mac – Six Colors

Upgrade #308: The Adventures of Dr. Icon - Relay FM

326: The M1 Macs: Interview and Review Nov 17, 2020

In this special, extra-packed episode we've got an interview with Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger about Apple's new M1 Macs, followed by Jason's review of the new Macs after spending nearly a week with all three models. Plus, Myke and Jason review the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini!

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A quick hit about the big and small iPhone 12 models – Six Colors

Apple Has Sent Folding iPhones to Foxconn for Testing, According to Chinese Report - MacRumors

M1 Macs Review – Six Colors

‎Dice by PCalc on the Mac App Store

325: Johny for the Chips Nov 11, 2020

Three new Macs have arrived, and they've brought the Apple-designed M1 processor with them. Myke and Jason break down the new chip, the new hardware, and what it all means for the future of the Mac. And did they both buy new Macs after the event ended, or did they resist temptation?

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324: The 2020 November Event Draft Nov 02, 2020

Surprise! Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event, in the form of an impromptu draft. There's a lot of speculation about Apple silicon, but we've thrown in a few wacky picks just to keep things interesting. Also, Apple TV+ snags Jon Stewart, "Ted Lasso" is a word-of-mouth hit, and the Mac has its best quarter of sales in its 36-year history.

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Another Apple event is coming Nov. 10! – Six Colors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 299, With Jason Snell

Apple TV and Your Favorite Streaming Apps Available on Xbox Series X|S at Launch - Xbox Wire

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

‘Ted Lasso’ Renewed For Season 3 By Apple – Deadline

Apple One bundle now live: discounted Apple Music and more - 9to5Mac

If you subscribe to Apple One and use a different Apple ID for iCloud storage - Apple Support

Apple Q4 2020 results: Record Mac revenue, iPhone down – Six Colors

Apple Q4 2020: Mac's best quarter ever and Tim Cook teases the future | Macworld

A few other notes on Apple’s fiscal fourth quarter – Six Colors

A14 chip variants could power two Apple Silicon Macs - 9to5Mac

Mac Power Users #557: Grading the Intel Era - Relay FM

macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta includes references to 3 unreleased Macs ahead of Apple Silicon - 9to5Mac

Interactive Draft Scorecard

323: The Edges are More Interesting Oct 26, 2020

New Apple hardware season is in full swing! We review the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and fourth-generation iPad Air. Myke and Jason find themselves drawn to different models for aesthetic reasons. And in Upstream, we discuss why James Bond is probably not coming soon to a streaming service near you.

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Simon's iPhone Box

New media experience and top entertainment streaming apps coming to PS5 – PlayStation.Blog

‘Bride’: Scarlett Johansson, Sebastián Lelio Movie Set At Apple TV, A24 – Deadline

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Servant’ Unveils Second Season – Deadline

Apple, Netflix Held Talks With MGM to Take James Bond Film to Streaming - Bloomberg

Quibi is shutting down - The Verge

2020 iPad Air review: Almost Pro – Six Colors

iPhone 12 Pro Camera Review: Glacier — Austin Mann

MarsEdit 4 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac.

CrashGuard NX - RhinoShield

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322: Aux In, Cows Out Oct 19, 2020

This week we're picking up the pieces on last week's October Apple event. What have we learned about the HomePod and iPhone 12? There's a lot to unpack here. And in other news, Apple has decided that 2020 is the right time to become MTV.

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PopSockets is working on MagSafe-compatible iPhone accessories | TechCrunch

Jason Snell on Twitter: "The four major carriers have now equalized prices."

GMA shows first hands-on with iPhone 12, talks about charger removal with Apple VP - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ news: New Bruce Springsteen doc coming this month, ‘The Morning Show’ season 2 update - 9to5Mac

Apple Launches 'Apple Music TV,' a 24-Hour Music Video Livestream - Variety

Apple TV+ announces second season of 'Dickinson' to debut January 8, third season in development - 9to5Mac

Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends land at Apple TV+ for new original shows - Apple TV+ Press

HomePod, HomePod mini pairing, new Home Theater support coming

You can now set your HomePod as a permanent speaker output for the Apple TV - 9to5Mac

HomePod Mini Cable is Non-Detachable, Ends With USB-C Connector for Use With Included 20W Power Adapter - MacRumors

XR no longer has an adaptor – @fredflint

Apple Customers in France Still Get EarPods in the Box With Every New iPhone - MacRumors

iPhone 12 Pro features upgraded 6GB of RAM, iPhone 12 and 12 mini stay at 4GB - 9to5Mac

Apple's New MagSafe Charger and Cases Begin Arriving to Customers - MacRumors

iPhone 12 Pro Models Around 20-25% Faster Than iPhone 11 Pro Models in Early Benchmark Results - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Thoughts and Observations on Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ iPhone 12 Event

Size matters: Choosing between the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro | Macworld

5G: ‘It’s not good yet.’ – Six Colors

321: It's the Hope That Kills You Oct 13, 2020

Jason and Myke break down Apple's iPhone 12 and HomePod mini launch event. Having four new iPhones with different pricing structures and camera options is a bit overwhelming, but they do their best to process it all and provide initial reactions.

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Apple Now Selling 20W USB-C Power Adapter for $19 - MacRumors

iPhone 12 actually costs $829, advertised $799 price includes 'carrier special offers' - 9to5Mac

320: Apple Silicon and the 2020 October Event Draft Oct 10, 2020

Bonus episode! Jason and Myke interview Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger about the new iPad Air and Apple silicon. Afterward, it's time to fearlessly predict what will happen at Tuesday's Apple media event in the only way Upgrade knows how--via a competitive draft.

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Full iPhone 12 lineup leaks: Camera upgrades, pricing, release dates, colors, and more - 9to5Mac

Apple rumored to announce HomePod mini next week, available in November for $99 - 9to5Mac

Prosser: AirPods Studio to Start at $350 But Won't Feature at Next Week's Apple Event, AirTags Delayed Until March 2021 - MacRumors

Apple 5G iPhones to Be Announced Oct. 13 - Bloomberg

Apple’s AirTag item trackers reportedly delayed until March of 2021 - 9to5Mac

Apple to Allegedly Rekindle 'MagSafe' Brand for Magnetic iPhone Case and Wireless Charging Accessories - MacRumors

Connected #315: The Rickies (October 2020) - Relay FM

October 2020 Keynote Draft Scorecard

319: I'm Gonna Drive My Ferrari Into the Sunset Oct 05, 2020

It's all about what's next at Apple this week, as we discuss the ramifications of some early A14 speed tests and ponder the challenges of succession planning at Apple. And what's next for us is an interview with two Apple executives, so it's time to get in your #askupgrade questions.

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Microsoft Begins Beta Testing Trackpad Support in Word and Excel Apps for iPad - MacRumors

Design for the iPadOS pointer - WWDC 2020 - Videos - Apple Developer

Build for the iPadOS pointer - WWDC 2020 - Videos - Apple Developer

[Update: PlayStation too] Report: Apple working with Microsoft to bring Apple TV app to Xbox consoles - 9to5Mac

First A14 Benchmarks from iPad Air 4 Appear Online - MacRumors

Fun With Charts: Entirely speculative charts about Apple Silicon – Six Colors

Steve Troughton-Smith's Twitter Thread

Apple's Successors for CEO Tim Cook, Other Top Executives - Bloomberg

The Death of Stalin - Wikipedia

Greg Joswiak Added to Apple's Exec Site as Phil Schiller Transitions to 'Apple Fellow' - MacRumors

Hollywood Reporter

Variety

Natalie Jarvey (@natjarv) / Twitter

Lucas Shaw (@Lucas_Shaw) / Twitter

Todd Spangler (@xpangler) / Twitter

PMC to Operate Billboard, Hollywood Reporter and Vibe With MRC - Variety

STAR WARS: Squadrons

318: Four Weeks Out or Tomorrow Sep 28, 2020

This week widget mania sweeps the nation, Jason goes to an Apple Store to buy a Solo Loop, and Tim Cook ponders Apple's work-from-home culture.

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Fantastical 3.2 is Here With 12 All-New Widgets, Scribble for iPad, and More! | Flexibits

‎CARROT Weather

‎Weather Line

Apple Group and Epic Games: How Will Battle Affect App Store Prices in America? - Bloomberg

Epic Games, Spotify, and Tile Form 'Coalition for App Fairness' to 'Fight Back' Against Apple - MacRumors

Coalition for App Fairness

Apple Publishes New Webpages Explaining the Benefits of the App Store and the Company's Developer Program - MacStories

‘The Sky Is Everywhere’: Cherry Jones And Jason Segel Join Apple & A24 Movie – Deadline

Apple TV+ orders new series “High Desert,” starring Patricia Arquette and directed by Ben Stiller - Apple TV+ Press

Apple Joe & Anthony Russo Cherry Tom Holland & Ciara Bravo Oscar Entry – Deadline

Apple Buys Startup That Creates Radio-Like Stations for Podcasts - Bloomberg

NHS launches COVID-19 app, Exposure Notifications now supported in England and Wales - 9to5Mac

Apple CEO Impressed by Remote Work, Sees Permanent Changes - Bloomberg

Notes on buying an Apple Watch Solo Loop – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: More Adventures in Solo Loop Sizing

Apple Stores offer personalized sizing for Solo Loop Watch bands - 9to5Mac

'Transparent Widgets' in Scriptable

317: Upsettings Sep 21, 2020

Has Apple set off an iPhone home screen aesthetics revolution with iOS 14? We talk about our favorite widgets, Widgetsmith's journey to the top of the App Store charts, home-screen customization, and what this might mean for Apple's iOS feature priorities. Also, Myke evaluates new watchOS faces, Jason seeks home remedies to fix his terrible Apple Watch battery life, and we both speculate about whether Apple might sneak a Touch ID sensor into the iPhone 12 after all.

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Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude 2020 - YouTube

Departures #4: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2020) - Relay FM

Hands-on: iOS 14.2 beta 1 changes and features [Video] - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ picks up its first Emmy, Billy Crudup awarded outstanding supporting actor for his role in The Morning Show - 9to5Mac

How to customize your iPhone’s home screen with widgets and app icons - The Verge

Under the Radar - Relay FM

‎Widgetsmith on the App Store

‎Fantastical - Calendar & Tasks on the App Store

‎CARROT Weather on the App Store

‎Timery for Toggl on the App Store

‎Scriptable on the App Store

How bad is the air out there? – Six Colors

Widget Examples - Scriptable - Automators Talk

The reluctant debut of the A14 processor – Six Colors

ATP 396: The World of Moving — Accidental Tech Podcast

The difference between medicine and wellness – Six Colors

Chris Espinosa on Apple One

watchOS 7: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Apple Watch faces and their features - Apple Support

Air Lookout — Monitor air pollution near you

Jason's Scriptable widget

316: Why Tomorrow? Sep 15, 2020

Apple announced new Apple Watches and iPads on Tuesday, and here's our quick reaction to the news. Shockingly, we walk away feeling pretty good about… Apple's services? Plus: Surprise! Those operating system updates are coming sooner than anyone suspected!

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What was new at the Apple Sept. 15 event – Six Colors

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315: The 2020 September Event Draft Sep 14, 2020

In the first of two episodes of Upgrade this week, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at September 15's Apple event in the traditional form of a draft! We'll be back on Tuesday for post-event reaction and the scoring of our picks.

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314: Beta Tourism Sep 07, 2020

Jason dives into macOS Big Sur and has to podcast from exile, Apple gets excited about Emmy nominations while prepping for fall product launches, and the release of "Mulan" leads us to discuss which movie theaters are worth saving.

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Keychron K6 Mechanical Keyboard

Apple lands “Five Days At Memorial,” from Academy Award winner John Ridley and Emmy Award winner Carlton Cuse - Apple TV+ Press

Apple TV+ and accolades take over Apple․com homepage - 9to5Mac

UK carrier EE launches 'first of its kind' iPhone cell plan bundling Apple Music, TV+ and Arcade - 9to5Mac

Mulan Available to All Disney+ Subscribers in December, No Extra Fee - Variety

Downlink

macOS Big Sur Beta Update | Bartender 3

Rogue Amoeba | Current Software Status

Prosser: iPad and Apple Watch Series 6 Press Release Planned for September 8 [Updated] - MacRumors

The Test Drivers #9: Samsung's Laptop "Replacement" - Relay FM

GMK Bento R2 (Traditional Base Kit) | Candykeys

313: Story of the Summer Aug 31, 2020

Jason and Myke try to piece together conflicting rumors about Macs with Apple silicon, Apple TV+ embraces the UK and Mariah Carey, and Apple and Epic take it to the courts, and #askupgrade reaches its final form as #keyboardtalk.

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Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS 13.7 to Developers With New Exposure Notification Opt-In [Update: Public Beta Available] - MacRumors

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Keira Knightley To Lead ‘The Essex Serpent’ Adaptation For Apple TV+ – Deadline

Apple TV Plus to Debut Docuseries 'Tiny World,' 'Becoming You,' 'Earth at Night in Color' - Variety

Apple (AAPL) Plans Augmented Reality Content to Boost TV+ Video Service - Bloomberg

Apple and global superstar Mariah Carey team up for “Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special” - Apple TV+ Press

Apple picks up ‘A Christmas Carol’ musical with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds - 9to5Mac

Epic judge will protect Unreal Engine — but not Fortnite - The Verge

Apple Terminates Epic Games' Developer Account - MacRumors

Epic versus Apple? I’m rooting for the users | Macworld

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Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS | WIRED

Report: Apple Silicon iMac With Custom GPU to Launch in Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Report: Super-Lightweight 12-inch MacBook Powered By Apple Silicon to Launch This Year - MacRumors

Alleged iPad Air 4 pamphlet shows new full-screen design, Touch ID power button, USB-C - 9to5Mac

Alleged 10.8-Inch iPad Design Schematics Emerge - MacRumors

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312: Outgrade Aug 24, 2020

Jason and Myke take a walk in the woods while discussing Apple and Epic, the latest Apple TV+ news, the speed potential of Macs with Apple silicon, and how the pandemic has changed their working lives.

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Join the Battle and Play in the #FreeFortnite Cup on August 23 – Epic

Apple claims Epic asked for a ‘special deal’ for Fortnite payments - The Verge

News publishers including Wall Street Journal join attack on App Store, ask for Apple's cut to be halved - 9to5Mac

Idris Elba and Simon Kinberg Untitled Spy Romance Film Lands at Apple - Variety

‘For All Mankind’ Apple Drama Series Resumes Production On Season 2 – Deadline

Apple TV+ debuting first music competition series with Reese Witherspoon’s ‘My Kind of Country’ - 9to5Mac

Netflix still can’t figure out how to make talk shows work - The Verge

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311: Summer of App Store Problems Aug 17, 2020

Epic takes on Apple and Google's dominance of smart phone app stores with an app update and corresponding legal filings and publicity campaign. What's Apple's next move, and more importantly, what do we wish Apple would do to change its App Store policies? Also, Apple releases a bundle with the promise for many more, which leads us to get a little bit sad about the state of Apple's current service offerings.

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Martin Scorsese Apple First-Look film TV Deal For His Sikelia Banner – Deadline

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Inks First-Look Deal With Apple – Deadline

Apple TV+ greenlights “Harriet the Spy,” starring Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch - Apple TV+ Press

Fortnite vs Apple vs Google: a brief and very incomplete timeline - The Verge

Tired of paying fees to platform owners, Epic Games goes to court – Six Colors

Apple Threatens to Terminate Epic Games' Developer Accounts on August 28 - MacRumors

WSJ plans to stick with Apple News+ because it attracts ‘a different audience’ - 9to5Mac

Apple Readies ‘Apple One’ Subscription Bundles to Boost Services - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Thoughts on an ‘Apple One’ Subscription Bundle

Apple Developing Fitness App for iOS 14 That Lets You Download Guided Workout Videos - MacRumors

Their Businesses Went Virtual. Then Apple Wanted a Cut. - The New York Times

The Week Old Hollywood Finally, Actually Died - The New York Times

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310: The Opposite of Shiny Aug 10, 2020

Jason reviews the new iMac (with nano-texture display) and the public beta release of macOS Big Sur. Myke thinks Apple's making a big mistake in keeping game streaming services off of its platforms. And in Upstream, the transformation of the film industry continues at a rapid pace.

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Apple TV on Twitter: Ted Lasso Trailer

Oprah Winfrey Sets New Interview Series at Apple - Variety

Apple TV+ orders new thriller series 'Shining Girls' starring Elisabeth Moss - 9to5Mac

Robert Downey Jr., Team Downey Set Apple Drama Series (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

Apple TV Sports Plan Still Not Clear – Sportico.com

Mark Duplass: ‘The Morning Show’ Season 2 In Global News Rewrites – Deadline

Mulan is heading to Disney Plus on September 4th for $30 - The Verge

Judge Agrees to End Paramount Consent Decrees | Hollywood Reporter

AMC Theaters is learning to embrace the streaming era, not fight it - The Verge

2020 iMac review: The last picture show – Six Colors

First Look: macOS Big Sur Public Beta – Six Colors

Apple confirms cloud gaming services like xCloud and Stadia violate App Store guidelines - The Verge

Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce, Microsoft XCloud Not On Apple iOS - Bloomberg

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20 Macs for 2020 – Six Colors

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309: Ancient Mac Archaeologist Aug 04, 2020

The summer gets a little more serious as we discuss Apple's newest iMacs, Phil Schiller's job transition, Apple emails disclosed by the House Antitrust Subcommittee, and Apple's surprisingly strong financial results. Also, Jason launches his new "20 Macs for 2020" project.

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Last hurrah? 27-inch iMac get Intel processor upgrade, all-SSD storage, T2 chip – Six Colors

Phil Schiller advances to Apple Fellow - Apple

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20 Macs for 2020: An Introduction – Six Colors

20 Macs for 2020: #20 – Power Mac G5 – Six Colors

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The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 291, With Nilay Patel

Read Steve Jobs’ emails about why you can’t buy digital books in Amazon’s apps - The Verge

ATP 390: I Invented This Anti-Pattern — Accidental Tech Podcast

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Now we know how Apple convinced Amazon to finally put Prime Video on the App Store in 2017"

Apple Q3 2020 results: Everything up – Six Colors

For once, the Mac and iPad lead Apple's record financial results | Macworld

The new iPhone won’t ship until October – Six Colors

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Cook says Apple TV+ production has been impacted by Covid-19."

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Apple CEO Tim Cook tells @EmilyChangTV in interview that Apple has “kicked” U.S. employee return to offices until early 2021."

308: The Adventures of Dr. Icon Jul 27, 2020

This week Stephen Hackett joins Myke and Jason to consider the best and worst changes to app icons in macOS Big Sur. What makes a good icon? How are books shaped? What is the origin of the term "email"? What happened to Lou? Staring at icons for a long time really makes you think...

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There will be new emojis in 2021 after all – Emojipedia

Connected #265: What Are You, a Dictionary? - Relay FM

'For All Mankind' Season 2 Trailer Shared on IMDb, with No Official Release - MacRumors

Werner Herzog Sets Shooting Star Documentary 'Fireball' at Apple - Variety

Apple eyes new streaming strategy after Tom Hanks drama breaks records – Fast Company

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Connected - Relay FM

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307: Big Sur Sosumi Jul 20, 2020

Apple's big design changes in macOS Big Sur aren't limited to visuals. The system's alert sounds have changed, too. What better way to run down those changes than on a podcast during the Summer of Fun? Also, Apple News adds some audio features Myke likes, while Jason remains skeptical of whether Apple News can really help the sad state of the news business. Plus: Peacock Premium... Plus.

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Apple Pushes Home Work for Store Team, Doubts 2020 Office Return - Bloomberg

Idris Elba Strikes First-Look Deal With Apple – Deadline

Apple expands original film slate with “Palmer,” starring Justin Timberlake - Apple TV+ Press

Tom Hanks-Starrer Greyhound Torpedoes Apple TV+ Opening Weekend Record – Deadline

Netflix The Gray Man Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans Joe & Anthony Russo – Deadline

Apple News launches new audio features, expands local news offerings for readers - Apple

Shumita Basu (@shubasu) / Twitter

Duarte Geraldino (@Duartegeraldino) / Twitter

306: That's Beta Life! Jul 13, 2020

This week Myke and Jason discuss John Gruber's essay about Apple's App Store priorities and then assemble a list of apps that are missing key operating-system features. There's also more news about ARM Macs, Apple continues to make TV deals, and we discuss our favorite features of the iOS and iPadOS Public Betas.

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Formula 1: Drive to Survive – Netflix

Kuo: New Apple Silicon Macs will include redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2021 - 9to5Mac

Apple Strikes Overall Deal With ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ Creator – Deadline

Apple Studios Snow Blind Jake Gyllenhaal Gustav Möller Graphic Novel Pic – Deadline

War movie Greyhound appearing on Apple TV+ 'heartbreaking' - 9to5Mac

CBS All Access to Stream UEFA Matches in Expanded ViacomCBS Deal | Hollywood Reporter

Quibi Slams Report That It Lost 92% of Its Early Subscribers - Bloomberg

First Look: iOS 14 Public Beta – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: A Moment of Clarity Regarding the Raison d’Etre for the App Store

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TV Time | Your TV shows calendar (TVShow Time)

TV Forecast Review: An Elegant Way to Track Your Favorite Shows - MacStories

305: A High School Production of Dracula Jul 06, 2020

Apple's services are in the spotlight, as Apple TV+ adds material, Apple News gets kicked to the curb by the New York Times, and Apple Arcade grapples with finding the right kind of games to publish. In other streaming news, we touch on Quibi and CBS before diving into Disney+--most specifically, Myke at the Matinee featuring "Hamilton."

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Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM

Apple public interviews relating to WWDC 2020

Is Anyone Watching Quibi? – Vulture

Lord & Miller Set Murder Mystery Comedy Series at Apple (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety

‘Defending Jacob’ Showrunner Mark Bomback Inks Overall Deal With Apple – Deadline

Apple Studios Record Deal Emancipation Will Smith Antoine Fuqua – Deadline

Tom Hanks on surviving coronavirus: 'I had crippling body aches, fatigue and couldn't concentrate' | Film | The Guardian

CBS and NBC’s new deal shows how complicated keeping up with streaming is - The Verge

NBCUniversal's Peacock strikes licensing deal for ViacomCBS content

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The New York Times Pulls Out of Apple News - The New York Times

Daring Fireball: The New York Times Pulls Out of Apple News

Apple Cancels Arcade Games in Strategy Shift To Keep Subscribers - Bloomberg

iOS 14 can automatically redirect web links to Apple News+ for premium articles - 9to5Mac

‎Grindstone on the App Store

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Myke at the Movies | Myke at the Matinee: "Hamilton" (Episode 42)

Hamilton (2020 film) - Wikipedia

Hamilton's America (TV Movie 2016) - IMDb

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Twitter: "Appreciate you so much, @brokeymcpoverty. All the criticisms are valid."

“First Burn” [Official Video] - YouTube

Design for the iPadOS pointer - WWDC 2020 - Videos - Apple Developer

What changes might be coming to new Mac hardware? – Six Colors

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Parsely – Memento Mori Theatricks

304: Somebody’s Gotta Do It and It’s Gonna Be Us Jun 29, 2020

This week we welcome Apple's Bob Borchers and Ronak Shah to the show to discuss macOS Big Sur, including all the new features in Safari. There's also an awful lot of follow-up from the busy WWDC week that was, and we discuss the possible features of new Macs running Apple silicon.

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WWDC 2020: The little stuff you might have missed – Six Colors

WWDC 2020: All the Little Things in Apple's New OS Releases - MacStories

Gestures - Interaction - watchOS - Human Interface Guidelines

HomePod to add support for third-party streaming music services like Spotify - 9to5Mac

Introducing Car Keys - WWDC 2020 - Videos - Apple Developer

Meet Nearby Interaction - WWDC 2020 - Videos - Apple Developer

Macs with Apple silicon will get new, refined boot and recovery mode – Six Colors

Design for the iPadOS pointer - WWDC 2020 - Videos - Apple Developer

WWDC 2020 Thursday: Giving a few pointers – Six Colors

‎Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast on Apple Podcasts

Apple Responds to Your Comments! - MKBHD - YouTube

The Talk Show Remote From WWDC 2020 - YouTube

Meet the Surface Studio 2 – The Ultimate Creative Studio – Microsoft Surface

Third-party accessories can now be integrated into the Find My app with iOS 14 - 9to5Mac

Myke at the Movies | Myke at the Matinee: "Hamilton" (Episode 42)

303: The Return of Two Old Friends Jun 22, 2020

Myke and Jason break down the WWDC 2020 keynote, which featured changes to the Mac both expected and unexpected and some long-wanted updates for iOS. Did the iPad updates let us down? Are we ready for the Apple Watch to track our sleep? And who won the draft?

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302: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2020 Jun 15, 2020

It’s time for our fifth annual competition regarding what will happen at next week's WWDC keynote! Will there be a stage? Will there be enormous Mac announcements? Will iPadOS and Apple Watch get some love? This week is for guessing, and next week is for harsh reality. Also, we introduce Upgrade+.

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Apple reveals lineup for its biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference - Apple

Tim Cook on Twitter: Announcing Apple's Racial Equity and Justice Initiative

301: Show Me You’re Serious Jun 08, 2020

With WWDC two weeks away, Myke and Jason share their wishes for iPadOS updates. They also analyze why they love certain kinds of games but are repelled by others and discuss Apple's inevitable move into streaming live sports.

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Wish List: New Mac Alert Sounds - Six Colors

SoundMaster - Macintosh Repository

SoundMaster 1.8.5 - Macintosh Garden

Speaking up on racism - Apple

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas | HBO - YouTube

Italy and Latvia Launch Apps That Use Apple's Exposure Notification API - MacRumors

Apple Offering Covid-19 Testing to Staff Returning to Offices - Bloomberg

Peter Kafka on Twitter: "Tweetscoop: Apple has hired Amazon exec Jim DeLorenzo to head up sports for its Apple TV unit."

Apple Releases 'Dear...' Documentary Series Inspired by Apple Watch Ad - MacRumors

Netflix Closes Deal to Buy Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre – Variety

iPadOS 14 wish list: Plenty of room for improvement | Macworld

Episode 164: Our iPadOS WWDC Wishes – AppStories

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‎Roundguard on the App Store

Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch

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Apple reveals lineup for its biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference - Apple

300: It's So Hard to Predict the Future Jun 01, 2020

It's episode 300! This week we look to the future by drafting stories we'll be talking about over the next hundred episodes of Upgrade, and then we answer all of your questions about how the podcast got started, how we put it together, and where we're going from here.

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Ways To Help – Black Lives Matter

Fraggle Rock Reboot Headed to Apple TV+

Apple, Paramount To Team On Scorsese-DiCaprio-De Niro Drama ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ – Deadline

Gal Gadot, Sarah Treem’s Hedy Lamarr Series Moves to Apple (EXCLUSIVE) – Variety

Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast - 9to5Mac

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend | Netflix Official Site

Liftoff - Relay FM

Streamlabs

Upgrade Episode 400 Keynote Draft Scorecard

Report: Apple to partially make AirPods Studio in Vietnam as looks to shift away from China - 9to5Mac

Clockwise - Relay FM

Upgradies Hall of Fame

Departures #1: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM

Posterous - Wikipedia

Inquisitive #41: Favourite Album: Jason Snell and 'Crowded House' - Relay FM

Upgrade #16: The 2014 Upgradies - Relay FM

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: Upgrade Episode 56: The Migration Experience

Upgrade #216: The 2018 October Event Draft - LIVE in Chicago - Relay FM

Upgrade #249: A Bridge to the Future - Relay FM

Backstage - Relay FM

299: My Gut Says Yes and No May 25, 2020

There's a raft of media news this week, as Spotify removes a popular podcast from the ecosystem and Apple TV+ makes more content deals. We've got questions about the future of podcasting and whether Apple is committed to a video subscription service for the long haul. And when that's done, Myke at the Movies skips school and steals your dad's car to watch "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Save Ferris!

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Upgrade #199: Puppet Series - Relay FM

Upgrade #99: Disciplined Cash Machine - Relay FM

Apple releases iOS 13.5, here are the new features - 9to5Mac

Germany, Switzerland, Latvia, and Estonia said to have adopted Apple/Google API - 9to5Mac

TV Talk Machine | Nature is Healing (Episode 250)

Apple Buys Older Shows for TV+, Stepping Up Netflix Challenge - Bloomberg

Tom Hanks WWII Film 'Greyhound' to Premiere on Apple TV+ [Updated] - MacRumors

Apple TV+ to debut 'Dads' documentary film on June 19, ahead of Father's Day - 9to5Mac

Apple Inks Deal for 4-Part Docuseries From 'McMillion$' Directors - MacRumors

The ‘Snyder Cut’ of Justice League is coming to HBO Max in 2021 - The Verge

Spotify is hiring Joe Rogan, one of the world’s most popular podcasters - Vox

Apple Ramps Up Original Podcasts, in Part to Help Promote TV+ - Bloomberg

The PosCast - Podcasts - The Athletic

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) - IMDb

Ferris Bueller (TV series) - Wikipedia

298: Copy Copy Copy, Paste Paste Paste Paste May 18, 2020

Apple Stores are reopening in many parts of the world, but should you go? (Not unless you must.) Also, Taiwan Semiconductor plans to build a factory in the U.S., TV shows are being produced remotely during the lockdown, and Apple News+ turns to audio in an attempt to improve its service.

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Wikipedia

A Song for a New Day - Amazon

Dave Grohl: The Irreplaceable Thrill of the Rock Show - The Atlantic

Apple Acquires Startup NextVR to Gain Virtual-Reality Content - Bloomberg

Logic Pro X gets significant update - Six Colors

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Twitter: "It’s only a matter of time... Our Hamilton film. THIS July 3rd. On Disney+"

The Blacklist Season 7 Finale Looks Like A PS2 Game – Kotaku

Scoring a TV series remotely - Six Colors

Apple Sets First-Look TV Deal With Ridley Scott’s Scott Free – Variety

Apple TV+ Show 'Mythic Quest' Airing Special Episode Shot on iPhones - MacRumors

Apple’s approach to reopening stores

Apple chip maker TSMC officially announces plans for $12 billion fab in Arizona - 9to5Mac

Taiwan and Tech’s Geopolitical Realities, ARM on Mac?, TSMC’s Choice – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

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Apple plans to add audio versions of publisher articles to Apple News+ - Digiday

297: Factual Controller May 11, 2020

This week Jason and Myke ponder the mysteries of the 13-inch MacBook Pro(s), including why the Touch Bar is frozen in time and whether there's a bigger change coming to Apple's laptop line. Also Jason makes another IKEA order, Myke shares some knowledge about unusual BBC job titles, Jason's iPhone X battery fails at an inopportune time, and WWDC gets a new date and format.

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Needs repair: A 5K iMac with spider retention issues - Six Colors

Moving Forward - Relay FM

Episode 162: iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi – AppStories

Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM

Liftoff - Relay FM

Apple Inks Deal With 'Desperate Housewives' Veteran Annie Weisman for Apple TV+ Content - MacRumors

‘Morning Show’ Showrunner Kerry Ehrin Extends Apple Overall Deal – Variety

Apple TV Plus Hires BBC Factual Boss Alison Kirkham – Variety

The Fat Controller - Wikipedia

B-Sides #13: Sir Topham Hatt - Relay FM

New Oscar Rules: Films That Didn’t Play in Theaters to Be Considered – Variety

Apple awards $10 million from Advanced Manufacturing Fund to COPAN Diagnostics - Apple

Daring Fireball: Apple to Aid COPAN Diagnostics in Production of COVID-19 Testing Kits

Apple-style contact tracing agreed by seven European countries - 9to5Mac

France issues misleading statement about Apple contact tracing - 9to5Mac

Report: UK NHS asks developers to 'investigate' switching its contact tracing app to Apple's API - 9to5Mac

Apple/Google contact tracing now winning out over rival method- 9to5Mac

Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22 - Apple

13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) review: Two laptops, one keyboard - Six Colors

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If your AirPods Pro make crackling or static sounds - Apple Support

3rd Gen iPod Classic - Wikipedia

Flashback #2: The Microsoft Zune - Relay FM

296: You Wouldn't Believe The Stuff I Know May 04, 2020

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman joins Myke and Jason to discuss how Apple's responding to the pandemic, the current state of iPhone development, and how he handles breaking major Apple news. Then Myke and Jason discuss the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Jason finally gets to tell his tale of Drobo devastation.

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Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with first version of its COVID-19 exposure notification API [U] - 9to5Mac

iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you're wearing a mask - 9to5Mac

iPhone and iPad: How to stop moving faces in Group FaceTime - 9to5Mac

Backstage - Relay FM

B-Sides #41: Backstage 01: The Idea - Relay FM

Apple Q2 2020 results: $58B revenue, but no guidance - Six Colors

Apple’s Q2 2020 fiscal results: The Mac, iPad, and its big pile of cash are the company’s pandemic stars | Macworld

Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and faster performance - Apple

13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) vs 13-inch MacBook Pro (2019): What's the difference (and should you upgrade)? | iMore

Accidental Tech Podcast: 372: Things Are Degraded

Drobo

Arq

OWC ThunderBay 4 RAID 4-Bay Storage Enclosure

Beyond Compare is the file-comparison tool you need - Six Colors

Music | Louie Zong

NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan - BBC News

Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard for Advanced Creativity & Productivity

Keychron

295: Leave the Podcast at the Beep Apr 27, 2020

Myke and Jason are the target audience for Apple's new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and they're here with their full reviews. (And Myke trolls the Internet with five space bars.) They also ponder the balance of power between governments and tech giants over COVID-19 Bluetooth tracking.

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Apple and Google Strengthen Privacy of COVID-19 Exposure Notification System, Targeting Next Week for Beta Release - MacRumors

Bill Gates explains his plan to end the coronavirus pandemic - Vox

Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing - Reuters

Apple’s most important role: Keeping privacy at the forefront | Macworld

HBO Max Sets Official Launch Date – Variety

NBCUniversal officially enters the streaming wars with Peacock launch - The Verge

Apple Music Is Now Streaming on Samsung Smart TVs – Variety

Second report says Apple is in talks with the Pac-12 to bring live sports to Apple TV+ - 9to5Mac

Conference expects digital giants to bid for media rights – Sports Business Daily

Apple TV+ orders 'The Shrink Next Door' series starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd, based on podcast of the same name - 9to5Mac

Apple Aims to Sell Macs With Its Own Chips Starting in 2021 - Bloomberg

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro review: Living the dream - Six Colors

Myke's Current iPad Pro Set Up

Roost Laptop Stand – Amazon

Nulaxy Laptop Stand – Amazon

Dygma Raise

Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Designed for Comfort and Precision

Overcast's Podcast Trends Info

294: The Phone Was Full of Sawdust Apr 20, 2020

Apple tweaks the Mac's battery settings, a new iPhone SE arrives, the first reviews of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro are in, and Apple's over-ear AirPods seem to be creeping closer.

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Jelle's Marble Runs - YouTube

iPhone 12 Pro Max schematics show off thinner body design with smaller screen bezels, bigger antenna lines and rear cameras, Smart Connector? - 9to5Mac

EXCLUSIVE iPhone 12 Pro Max Design Leaks! It's HUGE - EverythingApplePro – YouTube

Apple Developing High-End Headphones With Interchangeable Parts - Bloomberg

Apple changes default MacBook charging behavior to improve battery health - Six Colors

Apple makes detailed design and production instructions available for its custom Face Shield - 9to5Mac

COVID‑19 - Mobility Trends Reports - Apple

Apple CEO Says He’s Optimistic About Post-Pandemic Prospects - Bloomberg

iPhone SE gets redesigned with an A13 Bionic, adds Portrait Mode - Six Colors

Fun With Charts: Today's iPhone price spread - Six Colors

Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro review - The Verge - YouTube

Magic Keyboard Review (12.9" iPad Pro) | Trackpad & Mouse Tips - Sara Dietschy - YouTube

First Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Hands-On Videos Appear Online - MacRumors

12.9-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard weighs more than a 13-inch MacBook Air - 9to5Mac

Steve Troughton-Smith's Magic Keyboard microreview – Twitter

Caséta by Lutron

293: Opt In Your Face Apr 13, 2020

Apple and Google join up to start tracing COVID-19 contacts, Apple makes a bunch of TV shows available to watch for free, Disney faces strong headwinds, and Bloomberg adds a bit of normalcy with a report about the next generation of iPhones. Then Myke at the Movies is sent back in time by whales to watch "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home."

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Review: Brydge Pro+ iPad keyboard with trackpad - Six Colors

Martin Scorsese Courts Apple and Netflix to Rescue Costly DiCaprio Film - WSJ

Bob Iger Thought He Was Leaving on Top. Now, He’s Fighting for Disney’s Life. - The New York Times

Disney Plus Tops 50 Million Paid Subscribers Worldwide – Variety

Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology - Apple

Apple and Google are launching a joint COVID-19 tracing tool for iOS and Android | TechCrunch

Apple's 'Find My' Feature Uses Some Very Clever Cryptography | WIRED

Coronavirus: UK confirms plan for its own contact tracing app - BBC News

Apple Makes Several Apple TV+ Shows Available to Stream for Free for a Limited Time - MacRumors

'Assemble and adjust your Face Shield' - Six Colors

Creativity goes on - YouTube

Today at Apple at Home - Apple

Apple Plans IPad-Like Design for Next IPhone, Smaller HomePod - Bloomberg

#109 Is Facebook Spying on You? | Reply All

A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan) – Amazon

The Long Sunset (The Academy) – Amazon

The Future of Another Timeline – Amazon

This is How You Lose the Time War – Amazon

To Be Taught, If Fortunate: A Novella – Amazon

The Cruel Stars (The Cruel Stars Trilogy Book 1) – Amazon

The Ten Thousand Doors of January – Amazon

Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb Trilogy Book 1) – Amazon

Trail of Lightning (The Sixth World Book 1) – Amazon

Dan Moren

Zapier

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - Wikipedia

Vulcan Hello - a podcast from The Incomparable

The Incomparable | Whale Logistics Movie (Episode 437)

Apple Collection – 512 Pixels

iPhone SE - Why Upgrade - Apple

292: Don't Look Over There! Apr 06, 2020

How will COVID-19 change the future of consumer technology? Why is Zoom the videoconferencing tool of the moment, and why has it had so many security and privacy issues? We ask the big questions this week, and also discuss Amazon's ability to sell and rent movies on iOS, the mystifying launch of the Quibi video service, and how moving to a virtual workspace is affecting Apple.

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How I vanquished my messy Desktop - Six Colors

Downlink

Apple Updates iMovie and iWork Apps for iOS With Trackpad and Mouse Support - MacRumors

Fantastical for iPad now enhanced for new iPadOS 13.4 trackpad feature - 9to5Mac

Screens for iOS - Control Any Computer Remotely from your iPhone or iPad - Edovia

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) - IMDb

Apple Tests Its Secrecy Somewhere New: Employee Homes - Bloomberg

Foxconn tells investors that 5G iPhone production is still on track for a fall launch - 9to5Mac

Apple Tells Staff U.S. Stores to Remain Closed Until Early May - Bloomberg

Tim Cook on Twitter: "Apple is dedicated to supporting the worldwide response to COVID-19."

Did Apple and Amazon just settle their in-app purchase dispute? - Six Colors

Amazon Prime Video now lets users buy TV shows and movies in the app, seemingly struck special deal with Apple - 9to5Mac

WarnerMedia Names Jason Kilar CEO | Hollywood Reporter

Quibi app review: short-form streaming in a shifting landscape - The Verge

Josh Constine on Twitter: "Quibi’s app is slick but the content feels slapdash."

Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: Regarding Quibi Pricing

TV Talk Machine | Skunks Are Terrible Beings (Episode 248)

Zoom is showing how to respond to criticism the right way - The Verge

Every Zoom Security and Privacy Flaw So Far, and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself - TidBITS

Zoom Follow-Up, Twitter Unmasking Follow-up, TSMC and Huawei – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

The Daily Update – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Thank god for the internet – Input

Apple purchases hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky, ending API and killing Android apps - 9to5Mac

Apple Acquires AI Startup to Better Understand Natural Language - Bloomberg

Exclusive: Apple likely buyer of NextVR, a live event streaming AR/VR company being sold for ~$100M - 9to5Mac

Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay FM

Modular Computer: iPad Pro as a Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Workstation - MacStories

Brydge Wireless Keyboard for iPad Pro

291: The Ugly Potatoes Are Used for Fries Mar 30, 2020

Myke has taken possession of a "new" iPad Pro, so he and Jason compare notes and enter the Conspiracy Room to ponder why it exists. While they're there, they also revisit the possibilities of ARM Macs and iPad versions of Apple's pro apps. We also save some praise for iPadOS cursors and Apple's COVID-19 reactions thus far.

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Bloomberg: Apple's 5G iPhone Still on Schedule for Fall Launch, But Future Products Could Be Delayed - MacRumors

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is donating 10 million masks to healthcare workers in the US - The Verge

Tim Cook on Twitter: "Proud to share we’ve been able to source 10M masks."

Apple releases new COVID-19 app and website based on CDC guidance - Apple

Apple Offering 90-Day Free Trials for Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X - MacRumors

Unreleased version of Logic Pro X surfaces on Apple’s website with Live Loops feature - 9to5Mac

‎Board game greats : App Store Story

‎Play online with friends : App Store Story

Disney Plus Hits 5 Million App Downloads in U.K., Europe on Launch Day – Variety

Defending Jacob — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Kuo: Apple to Launch Several Macs With Arm-Based Processors in 2021, USB4 Support Coming to Macs in 2022 - MacRumors

Report claims new iPad Pro's A12Z Bionic chip is just a 'renamed A12X with an enabled GPU core' - 9to5Mac

Quinn Nelson's Tweet Thread

Why is the 2020 iPad Pro such a minor upgrade? | Macworld

In praise of the iPadOS 13.4 cursor - Six Colors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 280, With Special Guest Matthew Panzarino

Screens now supports pointing devices! – Edovia Blog

Quibi - Quick bites. Big stories.

Quibi - Wikipedia

Amazon.com: Sennheiser PC 131

The Best USB Headset for Your Computer | Reviews by Wirecutter

A podcast studio for about $100 - Six Colors

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Amazon.com: Blue Yeti Studio USB

290: You Are The Button Mar 24, 2020

Jason's got the new MacBook Air and iPad Pro, so it's time to dig in. But the most exciting new Apple development is an iPad accessory we won't see until May--and an iPadOS software update we all get to see this week. Plus, Myke gives his surprising reaction to spending a few weeks with a 16-inch MacBook Pro.

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Wacom Intuos Pro

Apple Says Retail Stores Now Closed 'Until Further Notice' - MacRumors

Google I/O is fully canceled, even the online event – Android Police

Apple’s Supply Chain Woes Linger Even as China Recovers - Bloomberg

Disney to Release 'Onward' Early on Digital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic | Hollywood Reporter

Disney Plus commits to reducing streaming quality in Europe, delays France launch - The Verge

'Trolls,' 'The Hunt,' 'Invisible Man' On Demand Early Amid Coronavirus | Hollywood Reporter

Apple's brand new iPad Pro has LiDAR and a trackpad - Six Colors

All 2020 iPad Pro models feature 6GB of RAM, same U1 chip as iPhone 11 - 9to5Mac

Never believe it’s not so - All this

Brydge Pro+

Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case with Trackpad for iPad (7th generation) - Apple

The iPad cursor is here, no wait required - Six Colors

iPad Pro Cursor with Craig Federighi - YouTube

Apple finally admits Microsoft was right about tablets - The Verge

2020 MacBook Air review: No news is good news - Six Colors

BetterTouchTool

How to stream games with your friends (and other things too) - Six Colors

Codenames - Play Online

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Paresely Text Adventures

289: Not So Fast, Uma Thurman Mar 16, 2020

This week we discuss how the global pandemic has affected Apple, from retail to TV shows to Apple Park workers, and potentially even product launches. Your hosts, experts at working at home, offer some advice to new homebound workers. And to lend a little normalcy to the proceedings, we leave a little time for speculation about some future Apple product releases.

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‎Roundguard on the App Store

Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable

Fixing SWA calendar items with Shortcuts - All this

All-new Powerbeats replacing Powerbeats3 for $50 less, 3 hours more battery, 'Pro' design - 9to5Mac

New thriller 'Suspicion' coming to Apple TV+, starring Uma Thurman - 9to5Mac

Apple Shares Trailer for Upcoming Apple TV+ Show 'Home Before Dark' - MacRumors

Apple TV on Twitter: Central Park Trailer

Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple

Some Apple Employees Say Company's Culture of Secrecy Makes Working From Home Challenging - MacRumors

Becky Hansmeyer on Twitter: "I’m actually more excited than usual about WWDC this year."

TV Productions in Flux Amid Coronavirus Concerns | Hollywood Reporter

Apple’s COVID-19 Response - Apple

Apple to Provide Maximum Payouts to Authorized Technicians for Qualifying Repairs Through April Amid COVID-19 - MacRumors

Apple Card Assistance Program Will Allow Customers to Skip March Payment Without Interest Due to Coronavirus - MacRumors

App Store expediting COVID-19 apps from reputable sources, Apple blocking coronavirus-themed games and entertainment software - 9to5Mac

Apple developing new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks partnership - 9to5Mac

iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6: What this week's OS leaks tell us | Tom's Guide

iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more - 9to5Mac

Connected #285: How Much RAM is in These Potatoes? - Relay FM

iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more - 9to5Mac

Kuo: New MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with new scissor switch keyboard launching by June - 9to5Mac

Kuo: MacBooks With Apple-Designed Processors Coming Late 2020 or Early 2021, All-New Design to Follow in Mid 2021 - MacRumors

New MacBook Air Possible as Early as Next Week - MacRumors

Kuo: New MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with new scissor switch keyboard launching by June - 9to5Mac

Kuo: MacBooks With Apple-Designed Processors Coming Late 2020 or Early 2021, All-New Design to Follow in Mid 2021 - MacRumors

New MacBook Air Possible as Early as Next Week - MacRumors

‎Tycho on Apple Music

‎lofi hip hop music - beats to relax/study to by ChilledCow on Apple Music

‎Explosions In the Sky on Apple Music

Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software

Timery for Toggl

Amazon.com: Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder

Amazon.com: Viozon iPad Pro Stand

288: Are We Being Punked? Mar 09, 2020

The COVID-19 virus continues to upend tech industry conference plans, product roll-outs, and supply chains, but we've still got news about new displays on future Apple hardware and a series of major stories from 9to5 Mac about the future of iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Is the iPad finally getting full-on cursor support for external pointing devices? Myke and Jason are decidedly enthusiastic, while also wondering if this is just an elaborate practical joke.

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Hazel – Noodlesoft

Bad AppleScript: Use Hazel to auto-compress Logic projects - Six Colors

Fixing my calendar fixes - All this

Adding SWA calendar events on iOS - All this

‎Crossy Road Castle on the App Store

Apple now allows push notification advertising, updates dating app review guidelines and more - 9to5Mac

Disney Plus to Launch on U.K. Pay-TV Operator Sky – Variety

The Simpsons will stream on Disney Plus in the UK - The Verge

Google cancels I/O 2020, its biggest event of the year - The Verge

Apple pulls out of SXSW due to coronavirus, cancels planned Apple TV+ premieres - 9to5Mac

Apple, Google, and others asked to avoid travel and cancel big events - The Verge

Jon Prosser on the potential of a March Event – Twitter

Apple’s Cook Offers Work From Home This Week to Most Staff - Bloomberg

Apple Working on Six Mini-LED Products Including New 14.1-Inch MacBook Pro and Refreshed iMac Pro - MacRumors

Mini-LED is here: How smaller lights could lead to big TV improvements - CNET

Sophisticated mouse cursor support coming to iOS 14, new iPad Smart Keyboard models with trackpad - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch blood oxygen detection feature found in iOS 14 code snippet - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch sleep tracking revealed: sleep quality, battery, more - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to include 'Infograph Pro' with tachymeter, Schooltime and kids mode, sleep tracking, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 14 icon leak reveals first look at Apple's high-end, over-ear headphones with AirPods features - 9to5Mac

Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books

Shortcuts Archive - MacStories

287: Constant Applause Mar 02, 2020

So is Apple really releasing a Smart Keyboard with a built-in trackpad? That's the latest report, and Jason and Myke have a lot of questions about it. Is iPadOS 13 good enough to support a trackpad? Would a trackpad only for text editing and gestures make sense? Are we going to have to wait for iPadOS 14 for everything to make sense? And in Upstream, Disney+ gets its "expensive NBC" moment on Instagram.

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Mac Pro Technology Overview – PDF

Pro Display XDR Technology Overview – PDF

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."

Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "#protip don't get the wheels if you keep this thing on your desk. There's no locks."

Disney+ starts pushing UK and Europe discounted plans ahead of Apple TV+ competitor launch - 9to5Mac

Disney’s New CEO: Bob Chapek to Succeed Bob Iger – Variety

Hilary Duff asks Disney to move Lizzie McGuire reboot to Hulu instead of Disney+ - The Verge

Rian Johnson: Bad guys can't have iPhones onscreen - Six Colors

WeWork Series in the Works at Apple – Variety

Leap Day (30 Rock) - Wikipedia

Apple Planning iPad Keyboard With Trackpad — The Information

Apple to Release iPad Pro Smart Keyboard With Trackpad in 2020 - MacRumors

Steve Troughton-Smith Tweet on Keyboards

9 questions about the rumored iPad Smart Keyboard with trackpad - Six Colors

Dygma Raise

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 278, With Special Guest Federico Viticci

Brydge Pro+ | iPad Pro Keyboard | Brydge Technologies

286: You Can't Make Me Change My Pocket Feb 24, 2020

This week begins with us clearing up controversies about pockets and malware. The spread of the coronavirus is affecting Apple's business, and making us wonder if WWDC in June could be affected. Ming-Chi Kuo drops a bombshell about ARM Macs, and Mark Gurman reports that Apple might be opening the door to default apps on iOS.

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Countess Grey - Fortnum & Mason

Vulcan Hello - a podcast from The Incomparable

New Mexico Tea Company

Parallel - Relay FM

Apple Shares Trailer for Upcoming Apple TV+ Show 'Amazing Stories' Coming March 6 - MacRumors

Apple TV’s ‘Shantaram’ Halts Production Pending Showrunner Attachment – Variety

Friends cast will make millions of dollars to return for a reunion special on HBO Max - The Verge

Investor update on quarterly guidance - Apple

Mac With Apple-Designed Arm Processor Coming in First Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Fun With Charts: Mobile prices and performance - Six Colors

Apple Weighs Loosening Restrictions on Rival IPhone, Music Apps - Bloomberg

File lessons the iPad needs to learn from the Mac | Macworld

Adapt #18: Fixing Multitasking - Relay FM

285: Mac Pros for Mac Pros Feb 17, 2020

Myke met the people for whom the Mac Pro was made, and reports back with details. Jason tries to combat confusion about whether the Mac is really being attacked by malware and explains what Apple is doing to stop it. And we address some five-year-old follow-up regarding text input on the Apple Watch.

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The Test Drivers - Relay FM

Upgrade #35: Where The Fluoroelastomer Meets the Road - Relay FM

T9 (predictive text) - Wikipedia

Connected #281: Oligarch Modder Community - Relay FM

FlickType Keyboard Review: Real Typing on an Apple Watch Display - MacStories

Mac Power Users #514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter - Relay FM

Night of the living xMac | Ars Technica

Sleazy adware targets Mac users--and Apple steps up its game - Six Colors

Protecting Users from Suspicious Software - Support - Apple Developer

Accidental Tech Podcast: 365: Day-One Cowboy

DigiTimes: 5G iPad Pro Models With A14 Series Chip to Launch in Fall 2020 - MacRumors

Apple might use its own 5G antenna in its 2020 iPhones - The Verge

Why the MacBook Air might spell the end of configurable Macs | Macworld

284: We're In the Ear Business Feb 10, 2020

Why did Apple surprise developers with beta releases with intriguing new features this month? What does it mean for the future of Mac app development? Is a new keyboard going to be a major feature of new iPad Pro models? Would Apple really build Macs with processors made by AMD? And can someone get Taika Waititi a 16-inch MacBook Pro?

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 364: A Casey Settings Screen

Apple TV+ picks up acclaimed 'Boys State' political documentary, exec. produced by Laurene Powell Jobs - 9to5Mac

Apple's first film collaboration with A24 is 'On the Rocks,' reuniting Bill Murray & Sofia Coppola - 9to5Mac

Apple inks exclusive producer deal with former Starz and HBO executive - 9to5Mac

Disney+ Hits 28.6 Million Paid Subscribers Since Launch | Hollywood Reporter

Hulu targeting 2021 for international rollout, says Disney CEO - The Verge

Spotify to Acquire Bill Simmons’ The Ringer as Part of Podcast Push – Variety

Spotify’s paid subscribers accelerate as podcast listening grows 200 percent - The Verge

Bill Simmons on Twitter: "New BS Podcast: Disney CEO @RobertIger"

Taika Waititi slams Apple’s MacBook keyboards after winning first Oscar - The Verge

Taika Waititi to Direct ‘Time Bandits’ Series in Development at Apple – Variety

Surprise! Cheaper Apple products are hits | Macworld

New References to AMD Processors Discovered in macOS 10.15.4 Beta - MacRumors

macOS Will Soon Support Universal Apps, Enabling a Single Purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Apps - MacStories

Connected #280: Peanut Butterpeanut Butterpeanut Butter - Relay FM

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "Hello hardware modifier key remapping — this seems new in iPadOS 13.4?"

283: The Anger of the Panel Feb 03, 2020

It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of 65 Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not.

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Porterhouse

Fantastical 3 steps out of Apple's shadow - Six Colors

The New Fantastical Review - MacStories

Hulu CEO Randy Freer Out Amid Reorganization | Hollywood Reporter

Apple reports a record $91.8 billion holiday quarter - Six Colors

A few notes on Apple's latest record quarter - Six Colors

Apple’s record quarter: Don’t try to trick Tim Cook | Macworld

Kuo: Apple to Launch AirTags, Small Charging Mat, New iPads and Macs, High-End Headphones, and More in First Half of 2020 - MacRumors

Apple in 2019: The Six Colors report card - Six Colors

282: The iPad at 10 Jan 27, 2020

It's the 10th anniversary of the announcement of the iPad! Myke and Jason discuss why the seeds of the iPad's success were visible on day one, the changes in the iPad's life cycle over time, and how the iPad fits in our daily lives today.

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The Incomparable | Monkey with a Tinfoil Sandwich (Episode 153)

Fun With Charts: A decade of Apple growth - Six Colors

Fun With Charts: Apple's turnaround decade - Six Colors

Connected #278: Honey for my Ears - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 362: Xcode in Anger

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 275, With Special Guest Glenn Fleishman

Apple Planning to Make Original Podcasts Promoting Its TV Shows - Bloomberg

Little America Expanding to Apple Podcasts and Apple Books, Show's Behind-the-Scenes Detailed - MacStories

Vulcan Hello - a podcast from The Incomparable

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The original iPad: Macworld's complete review | Macworld

The iPad at 10: A New Product Category Defined by Apps - MacStories

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Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - 512Pixels - YouTube

iPad at 10: Why apps made the iPad a success | Macworld

Cars and Trucks and Mac SUVs - Six Colors

iMac G4 - Wikipedia

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281: Your Historical Knowledge Has Been Noted Jan 21, 2020

We close the book on the 2010s with a special draft of Apple keynotes and media events from the past decade, joined by special guest Stephen Hackett. And in Upstream news, it's a busy season of announcements for both Apple TV+ and Peacock.

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Studio Ghibli films are coming to Netflix outside North America next month - The Verge

Disney+ to Launch a Week Early Across Western Europe | Hollywood Reporter

The Incomparable | A Concerning Amount of Tootsie Rolls (Episode 497)

‘See’: Dave Bautista To Star In Season 2 Of Apple Drama Series – Deadline

The Morning Show on Twitter: "THIS JUST IN: Jennifer Aniston is taking home the @SAGawards for Best Actress in a Drama Series."

‘Little America’ Showrunner Lee Eisenberg Sets Apple Overall Deal – Variety

'Little America' Review | Hollywood Reporter

Apple to Release ‘The Banker’ in Theaters This March – Variety

'Beastie Boys Story' doc from Spike Jonze coming to Apple TV+ in April after IMAX debut - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ to premiere three new originals at 2020 SXSW Film Festival - Apple

Apple TV+ original animated Earth Day film voiced by Meryl Streep; Julia Louis-Dreyfus signs content deal - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ announces Home Before Dark drama premiering April 3, renews for second season - 9to5Mac

Apple announces release date for Steven Spielberg's 'Amazing Stories' and Apple TV+'s first British series - 9to5Mac

Peacock Sets Expansive Scripted Development Slate Ahead of Formal Unveiling | Hollywood Reporter

NBC’s Peacock: launch date and price tiers for the streaming service - The Verge

List of Apple Inc. media events - Wikipedia

How I rip DVDs and Blu-rays - Six Colors

Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support

280: De Niro Can’t Bend Jan 13, 2020

With Myke reporting live from Hollywood, we discuss Netflix's record Oscar nominations, and Apple's first TV award and TV critic press tour. Jason makes a chart that explains why Apple execs can't stop talking about Services and Wearables. Then we both give updates on our home-office upgrades, Jason abandons his solar dream, and Myke turns to mechanical keyboards for solace.

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Brydge Pro+ | Brydge Technologies

Why the iPad needs to embrace mice and trackpads | Macworld

Oscar Nominations 2020: ‘Joker’ and ‘Irishman’ Lead the Nominees - The New York Times

The Irishman: In Conversation | Netflix

Rogue One Minute 24: Disney Bought Reality » Star Wars Minute

Todd Vaziri (@tvaziri) / Twitter

Apple TV+ to close out Television Critics Association Press Tour with presentation on January 19 - 9to5Mac

Oprah Winfrey Steps Away From Russell Simmons Accuser Doc (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Apple TV App Coming to Select Sony and Vizio Smart TVs Later This Year - MacRumors

Apple rings in new era of Services following landmark year - Apple

Fun with Charts: Why Apple's Services and Wearables are in the spotlight - Six Colors

Upgrade #170: The Rat King of Cables - Relay FM

Amazon.com: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD

Upgrade #260: It's Not Just a Desk - Relay FM

UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk - The #1 Rated Desk | UPLIFT Desk

Yeti 1000 Lithium Portable Power Station / Solar Generator | Goal Zero / Goal Zero

WASD Keyboards Custom Mechanical Keyboards and Cherry MX Keycaps - WASD Keyboards

ErgoDox EZ: An Incredible Mechanical Ergonomic Keyboard

Keychron K2 Mechanical Keyboard – Keychron | Wireless Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Android

My (current) keyboard: Vortex Race 3 - Six Colors

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Call Recorder for Skype

Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS

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279: I Predict It Every Year, Why Stop Now? Jan 06, 2020

With a new year come Jason's predictions for Apple in 2020. How varied can the iPhone product line get? Will Apple make its most interesting laptop yet--and will it run macOS or iPadOS? And how can Apple double down on the success of AirPods? We also discuss the new Brydge Pro+ iPad keyboard with trackpad, there's a bumper crop of Upstream news, and we dream about a future where smart home devices are all compatible with one another.

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Apple announces new documentary series “Visible: Out on Television” - Apple

Apple TV+ announces Mythic Quest comedy series, all episodes available on February 7 - 9to5Mac

Apple Deal Returns Former HBO Boss Richard Plepler to Spotlight - The New York Times

How to Watch ‘Friends’ After Show Leaves Netflix U.S. Streaming – Variety

Movies are quietly disappearing from Disney Plus - Polygon

Brydge introduces iPad keyboard with trackpad - Six Colors

Brydge Pro+ | iPad Pro Keyboard | Brydge Technologies

iPadOS Trackpad | Brydge

Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon

Myke's Current iPad/Keyboard/Stand Arrangement

Connected #275: The Rickies (Early 2020) - Relay FM

Apple 2020 preview: iPhone 12, Apple Watch 6 and a lot more | Tom's Guide

The Mac in 2020: New keyboards, ARM Macs, and an iMac reboot? | Macworld

2020 iOS Predictions: iPad Pro and so many iPhones | Macworld

Apple, Google, Amazon, Zigbee form smart home alliance - Six Colors

Apple open-sources HomeKit tools to speed up smart home push - The Verge

Homebridge

Episode #301 – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker The Flop House

New Guidelines for Sign in with Apple - Apple Developer

Notarizing Your Mac Software for macOS Catalina - Apple Developer

278: The 2019 Upgradies Dec 30, 2019

As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Sixth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2019, take the input of 1500 Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.

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277: Who Killed the Butterfly Keyboard? Dec 23, 2019

This week we try to solve a technology mystery. What if there was a murder, but no body? What if there were victims, but no crime? We all want answers: Who killed the butterfly keyboard, and why?

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The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 172, With Special Guest Merlin Mann

Upgrade #271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro - Relay FM

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 133, With Guest Serenity Caldwell

Accidental Tech Podcast: 193: The Escape Zone

How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support

The new MacBook keyboard is ruining my life | The Outline

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 269, With Special Guest Casey Johnston

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Apple owes everyone an apology and it should start with me, specifically | The Outline

Apple's Faulty MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Explained... With Real Butterflies | Joanna Stern – WSJ - YouTube

Accidental Tech Podcast: 244: The Mac Renaissance

This is Tim: Apple Q4 2017 financial call transcript - Six Colors

276: It’s Always the Chips Dec 16, 2019

How is Apple TV+ like a bicycle? Is the Mac Pro made in the USA? Why can you play Apple Podcasts from the Amazon Echo? This week Jason and Myke answer these questions, and ponder the negative reaction from some pro users to the price of the Mac Pro.

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Upgrade #258: Ten Hours Is Not All Day - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 356: With a Heavy Heart

macOS 10.15.2 restores iTunes Column Browser to Music - Six Colors

RETRO TECH: MACINTOSH - MKBHD - YouTube

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New Netflix Original to Tell the Story of Spotify’s Creation – Variety

‘Little America’ Officially Renewed For Season 2 By Apple Ahead Of Premiere – Deadline

Apple News confirms ABC News partnership for presidential election coverage [U] - 9to5Mac

ABC News, Apple News Strike Election Coverage Content Alliance – Variety

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 271, With Special Guest Jason Snell

New Mac Pro Deliveries Begin, European Orders 'Assembled in China' - MacRumors

Le Mac Pro est arrivé (de Chine) chez un client français | MacGeneration

The Mac "Pro" - Pilky.me

iMac Pro Works With Apple's New Pro Display XDR, But Limited to 5K Resolution - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter - Relay FM

You can now ask Alexa to play Apple Podcasts on Amazon Echo speakers - 9to5Mac

iPad Pro does drive the Pro Display XDR – Jonathan Morrison

275: Remove All of the Holes Dec 09, 2019

Rumors of a forthcoming iPhone without any lightning or USB ports make us ponder why Apple would consider such a move and what its ramifications would be. Also, Apple basks in Golden Globe nominations and steps into movie-industry controversy and Jason explains why most people don't need a Mac Pro.

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Apple buys rights to Billie Eilish documentary, will appear on TV+ rather than Apple Music - 9to5Mac

Oprah Sets Sexual Assault Documentary From ‘Hunting Ground’ Filmmakers – Variety

Apple Lands First Golden Globes Nominations With 'The Morning Show' | Hollywood Reporter

Apple Delays ‘The Banker’ Release Amid Review of Family Accusations – Variety

'The Banker' Filmmakers Defend Movie After Apple Delays Release | Hollywood Reporter

Swiss Fiber TV Service 'Salt' Launches Alternative Apple TV 4K Remote Control for Frustrated Customers - MacRumors

CBS and Viacom Complete Merger: ‘It’s Been a Long and Winding Road to Get Here’ – Variety

Spotify Aims to Become "The World's No. 1 Audio Platform" | Hollywood Reporter

The Besties | Podcast on Spotify

Kuo: Apple to Launch 'Completely Wireless' iPhone Without Lightning Connector and 'iPhone SE 2 Plus' With Touch ID Power Button in 2021 - MacRumors

New Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR orders start on December 10, Apple announces - 9to5Mac

The Mac Pro is an important symbol, but you probably shouldn’t buy it | Macworld

Accidental Tech Podcast: 355: The Way Corn Grows

Ginger-Molasses Cookies — Pixels + Crumbs

274: More Clunky! Dec 02, 2019

This week we get caught up on Apple services (Apple Pay, Apple News+, Apple Arcade), Jason gives Myke a tour of CarPlay in iOS 13, and we feed the tech podcast ecosystem with discussions of office lighting and weather stations.

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Star Wars Droid BB-8 Paper Lampshade: Amazon

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 270, With Special Guest Matthew Yglesias

Jony Ive removed from Apple executive leadership page as he officially departs the company - 9to5Mac

Inside Podcasting (Nov 21st, 2019)

Apple to Fund Original Podcasts; Spotify (SPOT) Stock Falls - Bloomberg

Adobe Previews Features Coming to Photoshop for iPad Through mid-2020 - MacStories

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Apple Pay - Transport for London

Apple News+ has struggled to add subscribers since March launch - CNBC

Conde Nast CEO on Apple News Plus, Developing Sling TV – Variety

Apple News+ Offering Three-Month Free Trial in U.S. and Canada This Weekend Only - MacRumors

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‎Exit the Gungeon on the App Store

‎Overland on the App Store

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It’s time for Apple to get back into the smart home in a big way | Macworld

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273: Sideways the Game Nov 25, 2019

This week we discuss Tim Cook's political high-wire act, Apple's attempts to reduce bugs in future iOS releases, and Jason's wishes for iOS 14. Finally, just in time for the holidays, Myke at the Movies returns with 1988's "Die Hard."

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Connected #270: Best Trees in the Country - Relay FM

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Will it Sync? The Original iPod and macOS Catalina - 512Pixels - YouTube

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Here’s what happened at Tim Cook’s Mac Pro factory tour with President Trump - 9to5Mac

New Mac plant lie by Trump not corrected by Apple - 9to5Mac

Apple says it will make the new Mac Pro in Texas | Ars Technica

Daring Fireball: Tim Cook Appears Alongside Trump in Re-Election Campaign Ad Shot in Mac Pro Plant in Austin

Daring Fireball: Cook: 'China Really Hasn't Pressured Us'

Apple iOS 14: Features, Changes, Testing After iOS 13 Bugs - Bloomberg

My iOS 14 wish list: The changes Apple must make | Tom's Guide

iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case with Wireless Charging - Apple

Die Hard (1988) - IMDb

272: Double Secret Vice President of Keyboards Nov 18, 2019

A week later, we're pondering the 16-inch MacBook Pro and what it means about how Apple listens to customers and criticism. We also look into the future to wonder where Apple will take touchscreen devices and whether we're uncomfortable about Apple's interest in augmented reality.

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Apple Plans Bundle of Apple Music, Apple News, Apple TV - Bloomberg

Kevin MacLeod's Tweet

Disney+ will fix The Simpsons’ joke-destroying 16:9 aspect ratio starting in 2020 - The Verge

Disney+ surpasses 10 million subscribers on first day - The Verge

Former HBO Chief Richard Plepler Close to Signing Apple TV Plus Production Pact – Variety

Gary Oldman to Star in Drama Series ‘Slow Horses’ at Apple – Variety

MacBook Pro teardown confirms the new keyboard is basically just the old, good keyboard - The Verge

Why the 16-inch MacBook Pro is a repudiation of the 'Ive doctrine' - Six Colors

The 16 inch MacBook Pro is Special - ft. Phil Schiller! – Jonathan Morrison – YouTube

I asked Phil Schiller about a 14-inch MacBook Pro – Jonathan Morrison – YouTube

Amazon: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic

A podcast studio for under $100 - Six Colors

271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro Nov 13, 2019

The butterfly keyboard era is over! Apple is releasing a new 16-inch MacBook Pro this week, featuring a Magic Keyboard, upgraded audio, the biggest battery allowed by law, and a lot more. Jason has an exclusive interview with Apple’s MacBook Pro product manager, Shruti Haldea. Then Jason and Myke break down the new laptop's features and feature omissions, while reserving a little bit of time for the launch of Disney+.

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Apple Releases New 16-inch MacBook Pro - Six Colors

Apple TV Plus Renews Four Series as Glimpses Emerge of First-Week Activity – Variety

Apple Magic Keyboard Review - Six Colors

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

Apple TV Plus Renews Four Series as Glimpses Emerge of First-Week Activity – Variety

Disney Plus: Every movie and TV show arriving on launch day - Polygon

George Lucas changed Han Solo’s scene with Greedo in Star Wars, Disney confirms - The Verge

Disney+ on Twitter: Disney Plus will be available in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain (and more to be announced soon) starting on March 31st.

Disney+ will run Starz ad as part of a deal to get its own movies back - The Verge

How To Open the Apple TV+ Front Page and Individual Shows Directly in the TV App - MacStories

Todd Vaziri on Twitter: The Simpsons in 16:9

AirPods Pro Review: Hearing is still believing - Six Colors

Accidental Tech Podcast: 352: No One Else Had Calipers

The 16-inch MacBook Pro – Marco.org

270: The Toughest Compare Nov 04, 2019

Apple TV+ has finally arrived, and we discuss Apple's first round of new shows--as well as an unimpressive performance from the TV app itself. We've also got reviews of the new AirPods Pro, and Apple's latest financial results reveal that for the iPhone, sometimes down is up.

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Daring Fireball: Mountain Lion

Hands on with Apple's new OS X: Mountain Lion | Macworld

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

‎Adobe Photoshop on the App Store

Adobe previews Illustrator on iPad, shipping in 2020 - 9to5Mac

Adobe Illustrator for iPad: all the biggest features - The Verge

Total Party Kill | Oakhurst & Beyond (Episode 212)

As Apple's services grow, it's 'gifts' for users and ARPU for analysts - Six Colors

Apple results: $64B in revenue on record Services income - Six Colors

Tim Cook and Apple: Bullish on China and on Apple’s holiday prospects | Macworld

Apple Card adding 0% financing for iPhone purchases later this year - 9to5Mac

Liftoff #99: Apollo 10 - Relay FM

Patriot (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb

269: A Beep Beep from Far Away Oct 29, 2019

This week Jason has no power or Internet, so Myke gives him the details about the new AirPods Pro, the first reviews of Apple TV+ shows, iOS 13.2 and a perplexing HomePod software update, and Apple’s rumored reboot of its smart-home initiative. In exchange, Jason fashions a story out of a UPS, a floor lamp, and a cassette player from the 1980s.

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BigBlue 3 USB Ports 28W Solar Charger – Amazon

CyberPower CP685AVRG AVR UPS System – Amazon

Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books

Apple TV+ Review Roundup: Apple's Originals Met with Mixed Reception - MacStories

Lee Pace, Jared Harris to Star in Apple’s Asimov Series ‘Foundation’ – Variety

The Incomparable | Laid a Lot of Foundations (Episode 272)

Apple TV app launches on Amazon Fire TV devices - The Verge

AirPods Pro - Apple

Apple introduces AirPods Pro - Six Colors

AirPods Pro Unboxing & Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

AirPods Pro Unboxing and Review! - iJustine - YouTube

Exclusive: Apple planning ‘AirTag’ name for Tile-like tracker accessory - 9to5Mac

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.2 with New Features, AirPods Pro Support, and HomePod Updates - MacStories

Apple Working on New HomeKit Devices After HomePod, Apple TV - Bloomberg

Accidental Tech Podcast: 349: Formative Tech Dystopia

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268: Featchas in the Beatas Oct 21, 2019

Everything old is new for Myke, as he tries out his "new" Mac (released in 2017) running a "new" version of macOS (it's Mojave). With Apple TV+ launching late next week, there's an enormous collection of Upstream news. And we ponder what products Apple might release this fall, with or without a special event.

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Connected #265: What Are You, a Dictionary? - Relay FM

Remove the macOS Catalina guilt trip from macOS Mojave | The Robservatory

When Is Photoshop for iPad Coming Out? Features And Details. - Bloomberg

Apple Launches In-House Studio, Sets ‘Band of Brothers’ Sequel Series – Variety

M. Night Shyamalan’s Apple TV Plus show is a horror story about a fake baby - The Verge

Steven Weintraub on Twitter: "episode 3 of #See features violence on a level I wasn't expecting from @AppleTV+."

Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds' 'A Christmas Carol' Musical Lands at Apple | Hollywood Reporter

Alfonso Cuaron Inks Apple TV Overall Deal | Hollywood Reporter

'Ted Lasso': Jason Sudeikis' Bumbling Football Coach Gets His Own Apple TV+ Series

‘For All Mankind’ Renewed For Season 2 By Apple – Deadline

Inside Apple’s High-Flying Bid to Become a Streaming Giant | WIRED

‘Sesame Street’ Moves to HBO Max in 5-Season Deal – Variety

Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli films will stream exclusively on HBO Max - Polygon

References to Miyazaki (Director) | The Incomparable

16-Inch MacBook Pro Possibly Referenced in macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Beta - MacRumors

DigiTimes: 16-Inch MacBook Pro to Launch by End of October With Ultra-Slim Bezels and Scissor Keyboard - MacRumors

Kuo: iPad Pro With Rear 3D ToF Camera and Scissor Mechanism MacBooks to Launch in First Half of 2020 - MacRumors

Apple Tag on MacRumors

Report: 'AirPods Pro' to Launch End of October with New Design, New Noise-Canceling Feature and $260 Price Tag - MacRumors

Apple's plans to create a media 'super-bundle' hitting resistance from record labels - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ will be available to watch on the web, some shows will release all episodes at once - 9to5Mac

267: The Quiet Death of the Newton Oct 14, 2019

James Thomson joins Jason to discuss converting an app from iOS to Mac via Catalyst, the prospects for using Catalyst on his most profitable app, and the end of an era as his app DragThing and all other 32-bit Mac apps fade away. We also sort out Apple and China, because that's not a complicated topic at all.

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Jason Snell on Twitter: "I’m still trying to understand Batman’s keyboard"

Appearance Manager - Wikipedia

Brydge sues Kickstarter for selling iPad keyboard it claims is a clone - The Verge

Apple Told Some Apple TV+ Show Developers Not To Anger China

Matthew Panzarino on Twitter: "It’s literally the Hollywood playbook. Every studio does the same. Movies are edited to appeal and not offend China. The culture clash is one of optics and interests."

Chinese propaganda app doubles as new spying tool for authorities, report says - The Washington Post

Charles Mok on Twitter

Hong Kong protests: President Xi warns of 'bodies smashed' - BBC News

China Blows Whistle on Nationalistic Protests Against the N.B.A. - The New York Times

Blizzard breaks silence on controversial suspension of Hong Kong Hearthstone player - The Verge

Apple’s decision to pull an app used by Hong Kong protestors shows how much it needs China - Vox

In China Trade War, Apple Worries It Will Be Collateral Damage - The New York Times

‎Dice by PCalc on the Mac App Store

UIUserInterfaceIdiom - UIKit | Apple Developer Documentation

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "Ha! The Podcasts app on macOS Catalina, which is built with UIKit, overrides the default Catalyst scale factor and uses 1.0 instead of 0.77 😐" /

Apple’s Merged iPad, Mac Apps Leave Developers Uneasy, Users Paying Twice - Bloomberg

Total Party Kill

New season with James, Myke, Jason and more begins Nov. 5!

266: Two iPads in a Sandwich Oct 07, 2019

macOS Catalina has arrived and Jason's got his full review, plus we dig into the new multi-screened mobile device announcements from Microsoft (and what they might mean for Apple), and put on our sweaters to talk about Deep Fusion photography.

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'This upgrade goes to 11', from Tony on Twitter

Yosemite National Park - Wikipedia

Columbia State Historic Park - Wikipedia

Point Reyes National Seashore - Wikipedia

Apple launches Deep Fusion feature in beta on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro | TechCrunch

The iPhone 11 Pro Just Got Better. - TLD Today - YouTube

iPhone 11 Deep Fusion Camera Tested: Here's the Results | Tom's Guide

Connected #263: Moon Plus Sign Plus Sign - Relay FM

Amazon.com : Timeskey NFC 10PCS NTAG 215 NFC Stickers

Shortcuts Personal Automation – iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review

New Surface Neo – Coming Holiday 2020 – Microsoft Surface

Microsoft announces dual-screen Surface Neo, coming next holiday - The Verge

New Surface Duo – Coming Holiday 2020 – Microsoft Surface

Microsoft surprises with new foldable Surface Duo phone running Android - The Verge

Microsoft Surface Duo, Surface Neo, Surface Phone: Details, Specs, Release Date | WIRED

Surface Duo: Panos Panay on why Microsoft’s foldable phone uses Android - The Verge

macOS Catalina review: New era ahead, proceed with caution - Six Colors

Go64 – St.Clair Software

How to create custom vibration pattern ringtones for iPhone - 9to5Mac

Location Permissions - iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review

265: Nothing But Canned Answers Sep 30, 2019

Jason finished his iPhone 11 review nearly two weeks after the fact, Myke is back in the Apple Watch game with a new Series 5 model, and we hear from a bunch of Apple Store employees.

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Apple TV Plus showcases its original children's content in new trailers - The Verge

TiVo confirms its customers will soon see ads before DVR recordings - The Verge

iPhone 11 review: It's one louder, isn't it? - Six Colors

Myke's Munich Stories • Instagram

Accidental Tech Podcast: 345: Unapologetically Digital

Moon++, a better lunar complication - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Myke's Favourite Picture So Far – Instagram

VSCO - Create, discover, and connect

264: Beautiful Breakable Glass Objects Sep 23, 2019

We've got the new iPhones and it's time for our first hands-on impressions. How has Apple improved the upgrade experience? Could the Apple Store pick-up experience use a little more attention? Are the battery and camera improvements worth the upgrade? How much do we miss 3D Touch? Also Jason has a new Apple Watch, and Myke is sorely tempted by the ceramic Series 5.

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Mini Motorways — Apple Arcade

Sayonara Wild Hearts — Apple Arcade

Exclusive: iOS 13's Hidden 'Items' Tab for 'Apple Tags' Revealed - MacRumors

iPhone 11 Pro Max Teardown - iFixit

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude — YouTube

Departures #2: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - Relay FM

NBCUniversal Streaming Service Sets Battlestar, Saved by the Bell Reboots – Variety

Apple orders TV series starring Justin Theroux based on novel 'The Mosquito Coast' - 9to5Mac

'Big Bang Theory' Sets Staggering Multi-Billion-Dollar HBO Max Streaming Deal | Hollywood Reporter

Oprah’s Book Club starts a new chapter with Apple - Apple

Answering a few questions about the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro - Six Colors

Hands on with iPhone 11 Night Mode | Macworld

13 Features of iOS 13: Photos - Six Colors

263: Extra Professional Sep 16, 2019

This week Upgrade turns five and we're waiting for our new Apple hardware to arrive. But there's still time to reflect on last week's announcements, deal with a flood of Apple TV+ news, ponder Apple's fragmented OS release schedule, carefully examine expensive Apple Watch materials, and prepare for the arrival of iOS 13.

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Apple Watch faces and their features - Apple Support

Upgrade #260: It's Not Just a Desk - Relay FM

Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude - Twitch

The U1 chip in the iPhone 11 is the beginning of an Ultra Wideband revolution - Six Colors

Apple Arcade Preview on iPhone 11! – iJustine – YouTube

Apple Arcade Reviews: 'Surprisingly Excellent Game Lineup,' Unique Mechanics and Visuals, Fun Gameplay - MacRumors

Apple Arcade gaming service now available for some ahead of Thursday launch - 9to5Mac

Remaster #80: Apple Arcade - Relay FM

Apple scraps Richard Gere Apple TV+ drama - 9to5Mac

Joseph Gordon-Levitt to develop and star in Apple TV+ drama, report says - 9to5Mac

Apple acquires 'Dads' documentary from actress Bryce Dallas Howard for Apple TV+ - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ will be available to watch on the web, some shows will release all episodes at once - 9to5Mac

Disney Plus Goes Live in the Netherlands in Free Trial Run – Variety

Just Jenny - Writing Again on Twitter: Disney+ Demo Video

Netflix US on Twitter: Seinfeld 2021

Netflix Lands Streaming Rights to ‘Seinfeld’ – Variety

Daring Fireball: Disney CEO Bob Iger Resigns From Apple Board

Will free Apple TV+ subscriptions count as Services revenue? - Six Colors

AAPL hit likely over misunderstanding, says Apple Card partner - 9to5Mac

Killercow (@killercow) / Twitter

‘Sign In With Apple’ Is Way Better Than Passwords—If You Can Find It - WSJ

13 Features of iOS 13: Shortcuts - Six Colors

Drafts on Twitter: "iPadOS is coming, are you ready? Here’s a preview of a few great new features coming in Drafts 15" / Twitter

Pixelmator Photo

Asus ROG Phone 2 Review: The Spec King! - MKBHD - YouTube

Michael Steeber on Twitter: "Hear me out: Deep Sea Blue"

262: The Skyscrapers of Camera Bump City Sep 11, 2019

Jason has returned from Cupertino, where he watched Apple unveil the new iPhone 11 models, a new Apple Watch that adds a feature we had given up hope of ever seeing, and details about when we'll see Apple Arcade and Apple TV+. We break down the product marketing, new camera features, surprises, and the shocking results of the 2019 Apple iPhone Event Draft.

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Kuo details iPhone 11 features (and what's been scrapped) - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch sleep tracking revealed: sleep quality, battery, more - 9to5Mac

iPhone 11 includes 'U1' Ultra Wideband location chip, but Apple Tag tracker announcement notably absent - 9to5Mac

Apple Releasing watchOS 6 for Series 3 and Later Sept. 19, Delayed for Older Apple Watches - MacRumors

261: The 2019 iPhone Event Draft Sep 02, 2019

It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the Steve Jobs Theater next week! They draft 10 different things they expect will happen--or not happen--next Tuesday. Has Jason’s recent run of success gone to his head? Will Myke play it too safe? Will a Spın̈al Tap pick be made? All will be revealed!

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The 2019 iPhone Event Draft – Interactive Scorecard

The 2019 iPhone Event Draft – PDF Scorecard

Mark your calendars for September 10 - Six Colors

TV Talk Machine | David Fincher's Cousin (Episode 231)

Apple expands its third-party repairs program - Six Colors

Apple announces Siri policy changes - Six Colors

Apple releases iOS 13.1 developer beta - Six Colors

Connected #258: Technically iOS 13 - Relay FM

Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

260: It's Not Just a Desk Aug 26, 2019

There's a lot that separates the U.S. and the UK, like the definition of "lemonade" and the launch date for the new Disney+ streaming service. But nothing can separate our hosts this week, as they convene in Jason's office to discuss the impending iPhone event and to reflect on nearly five years of their status as independent workers and of Upgrade itself.

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Connected #257: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM

Disney+ to support 4K, 4 simultaneous streams for $7 per month - 9to5Mac

Disney+ Will Launch with iOS and tvOS Apps and Integration with TV App - MacStories

Disney+ will support Android, iPhone, iPad, Roku, Xbox, and more at launch - The Verge

iPhone 11, New iPad Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, AirPods 3 Features - Bloomberg

iPhone 11 Name Game: What Apple Should Call Its New Phones | Tom's Guide

Apple doesn’t need to release a new Apple Watch this fall. Here’s why | Macworld

Analog(ue) #163: Oopsie Daises! It’s a Success! - Relay FM

Connected #256: Switch On - Relay FM

UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk - The #1 Rated Desk | UPLIFT Desk

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 340: You Are a Computer Athlete

259: Get Ripped with Pro Max Aug 19, 2019

Special guest Stephen Hackett joins us to discuss the current state of the Mac in both hardware and software. We also ponder Apple's choices in naming the new iPhones, Jason muses about whether the Apple Watch even needs an upgrade this fall, and we wrap things up with a Mac-themed #askupgrade.

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Apple Collection – 512 Pixels

Accidental Tech Podcast: 339: Ketchup Momentum

Dangertown Beatdown Trailer — YouTube

Family Feud Team Selection — YouTube

The Morning Show Trailer — YouTube

CBS, Viacom Strike Deal to Recombine | Hollywood Reporter

Will Netflix Have to Change Its Strategy Soon? | Hollywood Reporter

New iPhones to Debut on September 10 According to File Found in iOS 13 Beta 7 - MacRumors

watchOS 6 assets reveal new Apple Watch models coming in titanium and ceramic cases - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM

Power Mac G3 — Wikipedia

Stephen’s Mac Candle — YouTube

258: Ten Hours Is Not All Day Aug 12, 2019

With Apple's new operating-system releases due next month, Jason and Myke check in on how their beta experiences are going so far, especially the ups and downs of iPadOS 13. We also discuss Disney's aggressive streaming-service bundling and how Apple might respond next month. And does Samsung's announcement of an ARM laptop with 23-hour battery life serve as the perfect reason why an ARM MacBook is inevitable?

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Downlink

Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels

Summer of Fun Desktop Wallpaper

Summer of Fun Mobile Wallpaper

Apple Card Unboxing & Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Disney to Offer Streaming Bundle of Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu – Variety

'The Morning Show' Teaser

‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Benioff & Weiss Ink Overall Deal at Netflix – Variety

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book S is a Qualcomm-powered laptop with 23 hours of battery life - The Verge

New iPad Pro Has Comparable Performance to 2018 15" MacBook Pro in Benchmarks - MacRumors

Syncing feeling: iCloud Drive in macOS Sierra - Six Colors

So Long, Swiping. The ‘Tap-and-Go’ Subway Is Here. - The New York Times

257: The Amount of Money Available on the Planet Aug 06, 2019

Commerce is in the air as Apple reports more money for wearables and services and less money for the iPhone, and begins to roll out the Apple Card. How does Apple react strategically as a company to financial incentives, and does Apple's success in the category formerly called "Other" suggest a new emphasis on wearables? We also follow up on Siri surveillance and Catalina security and then make a bet to be settled in 2031, assuming money will still exist in the future.

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The Besties - Polygon

‎You Look Nice Today on Apple Podcasts

Transmission Malware Transmitted Through Server Hack, Downloaded 6,500 Times - MacRumors

Relay FM 5th Anniversary 'Family Feud' Survey

Apple’s Q3 2019 results: Evolving from the iPhone to Wearables and Services | Macworld

Product distortion field - Six Colors

Apple suspends Siri response grading in response to privacy concerns | TechCrunch

Accidental Tech Podcast: 337: Sea Conditions Are Calm

The Apple Card starts rolling out today - The Verge

Thoughts about Apple's 'Show Time' Event

Not WWDC, the Apple Card was unveiled in March! Whoops.

Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org

Alfred - Productivity App for macOS

TextExpander – Communicate Smarter

1Password

Hazel – Noodlesoft

LaunchBar

BBEdit 12

Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon

256: The Billion Dollar Show Jul 29, 2019

The trouble with Apple sending Siri audio to human beings, macOS Catalina's overly aggressive approach to app security, and the possibility of Apple introducing a $3000 laptop cast a little bit of a pall on the Summer of Fun this week. But cheer up--we've also got some interesting Upstream news about Disney and Amazon, and a summer-themed version of Ask Upgrade!

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Upgrade #242: Myke and the Modems - Relay FM

Apple Buys Intel's Modem Business for $1 Billion: Here's Why | Tom's Guide

Jennifer Salke Says Amazon Isn't in Volume Business (But Wants More 'Fleabag') | Hollywood Reporter

'Lord of the Rings' Creative Team Set at Amazon | Hollywood Reporter

Marvel Phase 4: all movies and Disney Plus shows announced at Comic-Con 2019 - Polygon

Hawkeye (2012 - 2015) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com

NBC streaming service to debut in April 2020 following Apple TV+ launch in fall, will be new home for ‘The Office’ after Netflix - 9to5Mac

Streaming War Rivals Want to Put the Spotlight on Others | Hollywood Reporter

Apple employees listen to Siri audio samples - Six Colors

Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings | Technology | The Guardian

Is Anyone Listening to You on Alexa? A Global Team Reviews Audio - Bloomberg

Jason's Tweet about Catalina Security Issues

16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch in October - 9to5Mac

Digitimes: 16-inch MacBook Pro with narrow bezels coming in September - 9to5Mac

Apple to replace all MacBook keyboards with reliable keys - 9to5Mac

How a 16-inch MacBook Pro sets the table for ARM MacBooks | Macworld

Jeremy Burge on Instagram: "House guests"

Pacific Pineapple - 2 Towns Ciderhouse

Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show

255: Peacock Plus Jul 22, 2019

There's a lot of streaming media news in the mix this week, as Apple is rumored to be pondering premium podcasts and Netflix loses subscribers just at the moment its stiffest competition yet is about to arrive. But that's all just a prelude to our special Summer of Fun segment, as Myke and Jason draft the most appealing video streaming services of 2020.

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The Pen Addict #368: Pen of Deceit - Relay FM

Connected #252: Full Oracle Mode - Relay FM

Apple renews its 'Carpool Karaoke' spin-off for a third season - 9to5Mac

'Snoopy in Space' trailer teases upcoming Peanuts show for Apple TV+ - 9to5Mac

For All Mankind — Official First Look Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube

For All Mankind — Remembering Apollo 11 | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Netflix Misses Q2 Subscriber Targets, U.S. Subs Fall After Price Hike – Variety

BritBox to Roll Out in the U.K. in Fourth Quarter – Variety

Connected #252: Full Oracle Mode - Relay FM

Is it a good idea for Apple to buy exclusive rights to podcasts? | Macworld

Is Apple planning exclusive podcasts? - Six Colors

‘A.P. Bio’ Renewed for Season 4 for NBCUniversal Streaming – Vulture

Farer Watches - British Design x Swiss Made

Farer Quartz Watches - Pendine

254: Downgrade Jul 15, 2019

We answer a lot of your #askupgrade questions, then break down how Apple's changing its laptop line and retail stores. Also, Warner Media makes a big bet on the HBO brand name, and Apple News+ is unsurprisingly not succeeding. Then we start the show with #snelltalk! This week with Jason and Myke.

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The Athletic

Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaners | iRobot

The Best Robot Vacuums for 2019: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

Panobook – Studio Neat

Updated: Which Mac laptop to buy for a student? - Six Colors

Apple tweaks laptop lineup with cheaper Air; MacBook disappears - Six Colors

MacBook Air: Why didn’t it die? | Macworld

Connected #251: The Worrier Warrior - Relay FM

Jason Snell on Twitter: "another thermal corner..."

Upgrade #245: Get Ready for the Sensor Square - Relay FM

New Apple Store design changes prioritize a straightforward shopping experience - 9to5Mac

Apple partners with Best Buy for expanded repair service - Apple

Needs repair: A 5K iMac with spider retention issues - Six Colors

Publishers Not Making Much Money From Apple News+ - MacRumors

Apple changing Apple News Plus, its subscription bundle: publishers - Business Insider

WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max - The Verge

TV Talk Machine | A Garbage Fire in Their Own Backyard (Episode 225)

What’s Coming to HBO Max: Shows Announced for Streaming Service So Far – Variety

253: Steal The Ball Jul 08, 2019

Guest Marco Arment joins Jason and Myke to discuss the possibility of new Apple laptop keyboards at last, his Overcast priorities over the next year, and the future of podcasting. There are also some mild opinions about Jony Ive, the streaming-video wars, and cappuccino.

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Overcast

Top Four - Relay FM

Under the Radar - Relay FM

Smaller iPadOS Mouse Cursor

iPadOS Active Window Indicator

Accidental Tech Podcast: 332: Fuzzy Muppet Felt

Presentable #66: Apple After Jony Ive - Relay FM

Six Colors Subscriptions

‘The Office’ to Stream Exclusively on NBCUniversal Service – Variety

Netflix US on Twitter: Space Force

Somehow I Manage - a podcast from The Incomparable

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac

Clip sharing with Overcast – Marco.org

Pragmatic app pricing – Marco.org

Large Podcast Advertising Company Buys Large Proprietary Podcast Player – Marco.org

Enter Luminary – Hot Pod News

Upgrade #200: The Podcasting and Anniversary Episode - Relay FM

Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM2

Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3

The Barista Express®

Top Four #35: Pies 🥧 - Relay FM

252: The Hippie Gets a Haircut Jul 01, 2019

This week the Summer of Fun goes old school, as two of Jason's colleagues from back in the 1990s compare Apple's many transitions over the years to the ones Apple and its developers and users face today. Also, we wonder what happens to the movies and TV shows that aren't available via streaming, and if that means that important cultural works are in danger of fading away.

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Parallel - Relay FM

Shelly's Web of Wonder

Material - Relay FM

MacBreak Weekly

WGBH News

DragThing

Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12

Default Folder X

Diesel Sweeties Store - "I was a Mac user when Apple was doomed." shirt

Why 2.7 million Americans still get Netflix DVDs in the mail - CNN

Harry McCracken on Twitter: "When streaming emerged, I thought that it would lead to just about everything ever done being readily available..."

Scarecrow Video

Don Giller - YouTube

David Letterman’s Unlikely Archivist - The New York Times

My Late Night with David Letterman History – The Donz Blog by Don Giller

For Sale: This Massive, Obsessive and (Probably) Obsolete VHS Boxing Archive - The New York Times

The Flying Karamazov Brothers - The Comedy of Errors 1 of 2 - YouTube

The Flying Karamazov Brothers - The Comedy of Errors 2 of 2 - YouTube

Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS - Charlie Monroe Software

The Day the Music Burned - The New York Times

251: And Then You Eat the Ice Cream Jun 24, 2019

It's Public Beta season, and Jason's spent the last week reviewing macOS Catalina. Are the Catalyst apps better this year? And what features were pleasant surprises? We also discuss JJ Abrams's big new streaming deal, share our own iPhone home screens, and Myke at the Movies calls on "Kiki's Delivery Service."

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Jason's Home Screen

Myke Home Screen

Cortex Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat

Summer of Fun Desktop Wallpaper

Summer of Fun Mobile Wallpaper

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show

J.J. Abrams Said to Be Near $500 Million Deal With WarnerMedia - The New York Times

Bad Robot Productions - Wikipedia

Netflix’s Latest Adam Sandler Comedy Gets 30.9M Viewers in 3 Days – Variety

First Look: macOS Catalina Public Beta - Six Colors

Jason's Beta Equipment

iTunes Column View - Google Image Search

Daring Fireball: The Talk Show

Apple's first 4 iOS apps for Mac are getting an upgrade. News needs it the most - CNET

Steve Troughton-Smith's Catalyst Messages App

Catalyst Can Rescue the Mac and Grow the iPad – MacStories

iPadOS public beta preview: top features - The Verge

Apple Releases First Public Betas of iOS 13 and iPadOS - MacRumors

Connected #248: There Will Be Consequences - Relay FM

Upgrade #200: The Podcasting and Anniversary Episode - Relay FM

Wooji Juice on Twitter: "Porting Pro iPad apps to Mac."

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) - IMDb

References to Miyazaki (Director) | The Incomparable

Myke at the Movies | "My Neighbor Totoro" (Episode 45)

The Incomparable | Wind is the Enemy (Episode 84)

The Incomparable | A Real Imaginary Friend (Episode 194)

home-screen-iphone — **250: Building a Home Screen Together** Jun 17, 2019
After a brief commentary about Twitterrific 6 and the difficult world of App Store pricing, we kick off the The Upgrade Summer of Fun by building the official Upgrade iPhone home screen. 28 apps will be picked! Four will win coveted spaces in the dock! Rules will be invented on the fly! Also, we explain what a draft is.

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**Apps:** Messages, Camera, Fantastical, Notes, Twitterrific, Photos, CalZones, Shortcuts, Google Maps, 1Password, Carrot Weather, Music, Instagram, Find My Friends, Files, Settings, PCalc, Reminders, Timery, Phone, Clock, Home, Threes, MLB At Bat.

**Dock:** Overcast, Safari, Spark, Slack.

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Twitterrific 6: My favorite Twitter app just got better - Six Colors

Twitterrific 6 Purchase Policy / Twitterrific / Knowledge Base - The Iconfactory, Inc Support

List of draft results (spoilers!)

AirBuddy

ToothFairy: AirPods and Bluetooth utility for Mac

iPadOS 13: The wish list meets reality - Six Colors

**249: A Bridge to the Future** Jun 10, 2019
Myke and Jason get over their WWDC hangover with a discussion of our favorite new iPadOS 13 features. Then we take a look at the future of Apple's platforms with a discussion of Catalyst and SwiftUI and an exclusive interview with Apple's Wiley Hodges and Josh Shaffer.

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The Full List of Automation Triggers in Shortcuts for iOS 13 – MacStories

AppStories 114: Craig Federighi: The AppStories Interview

Catalyst: The iPad and Mac are tied together like never before | Macworld

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM

248: Seven Layer Burrito of Innovation Jun 03, 2019

The WWDC 2019 keynote was packed full with new announcements. Now, live from San Jose, Jason and Myke come together to talk about iOS 13, macOS Catalina, the introduction of iPadOS, and the new Mac Pro.

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Connected #245: Totes Ricky - Relay FM

Interactive WWDC 2019 Draft Scorecard, created by Zach Knox

iPadOS: The MacStories Overview – MacStories

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "Hello mouse support on iOS 13!"

James Thomson on Twitter: "Here’s PCalc, Project Catalyst Edition"

247: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2019 May 27, 2019

It’s time for our fourth annual competition regarding what will happen on stage next week at WWDC! Will there be new hardware? What will macOS be called? How many times will we see Tim Cook? This week we guess, but next week reality will be our judge.

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Apple updates MacBook Pro processors and keyboard, extends Keyboard Service Program - Six Colors

MacBook Pro 15" Touch Bar 2019 Teardown - iFixit

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246: You Can't Fight the Magnets May 20, 2019

With the WWDC draft a week away, Jason and Myke engage in a flight of fancy, discussing all their wishes for iOS and macOS developments that probably won't happen. Also, Jason has to retrieve his iPad.

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Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

Adapt - Relay FM

Disney Assumes Full Control of Hulu in Deal With Comcast – Variety

AT&T will pull popular licensed series from Netflix and Hulu - The Verge

NBC is expected to take Netflix favorite ‘The Office’ to its new streaming service - Los Angeles Times

TV Talk Machine | A Fresher TVTM (Episode 217)

Lions Gate shares soar on report that CBS wants to buy Starz - CNBC

Amazon Nabs International Rights to Jean-Luc Picard ‘Star Trek’ Series – Variety

inessential: The Under-Appreciated Awesomeness of Apple Events (the Technology)

The new Apple Pencil made me a believer | Macworld

Photos: Apple holds Apple Park opening ceromony- 9to5Mac

245: Get Ready for the Sensor Square May 13, 2019

It's a busy week for Myke as Jason as they discuss hanging on to old software, how third-party apps react to Apple's app updates, the Supreme Court's ruling on an App Store antitrust case, the struggles of Apple Retail, and new reports about this fall's iPhone models. After all that, it's time to discuss the Brydge Pro and Logitech Slim Folio Pro and whether either of them can replace Apple's own Smart Keyboard Folio as our iPad Pro keyboard of choice.

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Brave Peas

Connected #242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 325: Relive Your Calculator-Watch Dreams

Supreme Court Allows Antitrust Suit Against Apple to Proceed - The New York Times

Apple Store Locations: Reviews Show Customer Service in Decline - Bloomberg

2019 iPhone to Have Faster A13 Chip As TSMC Starts Production - Bloomberg

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Alleged next iPhone case moldings"

Review: Logitech Slim Folio Pro - Six Colors

Review: Brydge Pro 12.9 keyboard - Six Colors

The new Apple TV app launches today on iOS, Apple TV, and Samsung TVs - The Verge

244: Push All the Sales Buttons May 06, 2019

Apple's financial results lead us to discuss the company bringing a new focus to iPhone sales and throwing Intel under the bus. Then Mark Gurman of Bloomberg swoops in with a huge collection of new and slightly used macOS, iOS, and watchOS rumors for us to dissect.

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The Incomparable | San Francisco Rat (Episode 458)

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The Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions Reveals Upcoming Netflix Slate – Variety

‘Ghost Rider,’ ‘Helstrom’ Live-Action Shows Ordered at Hulu – Variety

Apple second-quarter 2019 financial results - Six Colors

Apple Q2 2019 Results – $58 Billion Revenue – MacStories

This is Tim: Transcript of Apple's Q2 2019 call with analysts - Six Colors

Apple's financial results: Learning to sell the iPhone - Six Colors

Why Apple believes iPhone sales are finally turning around | Macworld

Daring Fireball: Tim Cook and Luca Maestri on Intel

Daring Fireball: Qualcomm to Record $4.5 Billion Revenue From Apple Settlement

Apple WWDC 2019: iOS 13, macOS 10.15, watchOS 6, tvOS Features - Bloomberg

‎PCalc on the App Store

Marvel Unlimited | Comics | Marvel.com

The Incomparable | I Wrote a Letter to Myself (Episode 454)

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**243: Fiddling Around With Folders** Apr 29, 2019
Jason struggles between the Mac's insistence on file management and iOS's lack of it, Podcasts take a step toward going viral with some help from Overcast, and we prepare for the Upgrade Summer of Fun with a new arrival from Dongletown.

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Comcast is pondering a sale of its minority stake in Hulu to Disney - CNBC

AT&T will reveal its premium WarnerMedia streaming service in early fall - The Verge

The Mac is becoming more like iOS—and I think I like it | Macworld

About the Finder… | Ars Technica

Clip sharing with Overcast – Marco.org

A Relationship of Trust with Stephen Hackett — UNCO Podcast

How Luminary’s Messy Debut Roiled the Podcast Industry – Vulture

Hello from the Magic Tavern

The Adventure Zone | Maximum Fun

Dragon Friends

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242: Myke and the Modems Apr 23, 2019

What's next for macOS and iOS? This week we discuss all of last week's reporting by Guilherme Rambo about the future of Apple's platforms, from Find My Friends to support for external displays and pointing devices, to the complicated future of automation on macOS. Jason also extolls the virtues of the Kindle, Apple and Qualcomm come to terms, and YouTube goes back to basics.

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Review: Kindle Paperwhite (2019) and Kindle (2019) - Six Colors

Which Kindle should you buy? - Six Colors

Exploring the World of E-Ink - Technology Connections - YouTube

Qualcomm and Apple bury the hatchet - Six Colors

5G is weeks away — and Tuesday marks its first real test - The Verge

Inside Apple's shaky plan to deliver a 5G iPhone in 2020 – Fast Company

Apple's Sitting Out the 5G Party — It's the Right Move - Tom's Guide

Hulu Buys Back AT&T's Stake at $15B Valuation | Hollywood Reporter

YouTube Orders Marques Brownlee ‘Retro Tech’ Original Series – Variety

Retro Tech: Game Boy - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple revamping Find My Friends & Find My iPhone in unified app, developing Tile-like personal item tracking - 9to5Mac

Apple planning Luna Display-like desktop extension feature for macOS 10.15, codenamed ‘Sidecar’ - 9to5Mac

Connected #239: Pizza Trousers - Relay FM

Apple Watch authentication expanding on the Mac - 9to5Mac

Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time coming to the Mac - 9to5Mac

Quitter, my first Mac app – Marco.org

Shortcuts coming to the Mac? - Six Colors

What’s next? - All this

WWDC 2019 for developers: Siri, Marzipan, AR, more - 9to5Mac

Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable

241: The Tweaky Features Apr 15, 2019

Disney finally unveils its streaming service at a price that makes us wonder just what game Apple thinks it's playing; we get a sneak peek at some possible new iPad features for iOS 13; and Jason and Myke ponder the major changes due for the Mac this fall with the departure of iTunes and the arrival of Marzipan.

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2019 iMac review: The best of a bygone era - Six Colors

Kuo: Mini-LED 31.6" Apple display by Q3, iPad + MacBook 2021 - 9to5Mac

Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

Hands on with the Brydge 12.9 Pro keyboard - Six Colors

TV Talk Machine | Mallets and Anvils (Episode 213)

Disney and the Future of TV – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

iOS 13: Dark Mode, detachable panels, Safari and Mail, more - 9to5Mac

GitHub - louisdh/panelkit: A UI framework that enables panels on iOS.

macOS 10.15 to include standalone media apps, splitting iTunes - 9to5Mac

The End of iTunes: What it Means For You – Tom's Guide

Accidental Tech Podcast: 321: Dumbed Down, Locked Down, and Locked Out

iExplorer

iMazing

240: Dance on the Grave of iTunes Apr 09, 2019

John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss how 2019 is potentially an enormous year for the Mac in both hardware and software. Also, we make time to swap TiVo stories and generate John's Hierarchy of Mac Pro Needs.

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Robot or Not? | Gnocchi (Episode 133)

Kübler-Ross model/stages of grief

First TiVo Hydra Feature Update Rolling Out

(60) TiVo Hydra Interface In Action - YouTube

Julianne Moore to Star in Stephen King-J.J. Abrams Apple Drama 'Lisey's Story' (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

Lisey's Story - Wikipedia

The Incomparable | 20 Minutes Into the Future (Episode 337)

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter

Accidental Tech Podcast: 280: Extinction-Level Event

Apple’s rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro might be delayed until next year at the earliest - The Verge

239: Fighting Against the Laws of Physics Apr 01, 2019

This week we say goodbye to AirPower, ponder the place of the new iPad Mini, speculate a bit about Apple Arcade, and take a hard look at Apple News+. Also, Jason literally sits in the iMac Pro Gap.

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Jason and Myke's 'Baseball Song'

Does the 2019 i9 5K iMac Overheat? – Max Tech – YouTube

Disney now owns 21st Century Fox, X-Men, and most of Hulu - The Verge

Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware | TechCrunch

Liftoff - Relay FM

5by5 | Hypercritical #12: Nothing Is So Perfect

Mophie Wireless Charging Base - Apple

NOMAD® | Wireless Charging Hub

Material Dock | Studio Neat

Review: iPad mini 2019 is a modern version of a small classic - Six Colors

Why today’s iPad lineup is the strongest in years | Macworld

iPad mini 2019 review: the best small tablet - The Verge - YouTube

iPad Air 2019 review: happy medium - The Verge - YouTube

Buy Logitech Crayon for iPad Air - Apple

Apple Arcade - Apple Developer

iOS Games by Zach Gage

Apple News - Apple

A Complete List of All the Magazines Available for Apple News+ in the U.S. (So Far) – MacStories

Connected #236: Rosencrantz Says - Relay FM

iOS 12: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Take Control of iOS 12 | Take Control Books

iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky

MacSparky Field Guides

Gaming - iPhone Accessories - Apple

Funding Apple Pay Cash no longer possible from a credit card - 9to5Mac

‎Threes! on the App Store

‎Flipflop Solitaire on the App Store

‎Pocket Run Pool on the App Store

‎Stagehand: A Reverse Platformer on the App Store

‎Alto's Adventure on the App Store

‎Alto's Odyssey on the App Store

‎holedown on the App Store

‎Really Bad Chess on the App Store

‎Orbital on the App Store

Super Stickman Golf®

‎Blackbox on the App Store

‎Blackbar on the App Store

‎Mini Metro on the App Store

‎Monument Valley on the App Store

Baba Is You

‎Desert Golfing on the App Store

238: The Future of TV Was Apps Mar 26, 2019

Apple spent two hours on stage unveiling a bunch of new services, and now it's time to break them down. We discuss the method of the Apple TV+ rollout, whether Apple Channels and a revamped TV app will change Apple's fortunes, what Apple Arcade means for how the App Store works, and the possibility that Apple News+ will make an impact.

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237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft Mar 19, 2019

After nearly two years, Apple has released new iMacs, and Jason has an exclusive interview with Apple’s iMac product manager, Colleen Novielli. We also discuss the surprising new iPad Air and iPad mini announcements, and then it’s time for another Upgrade draft, as we make our choices for what will be on stage at Apple’s services event next Monday!

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Apple sets WWDC for June 3-7 - Six Colors

Today is iMac day: Apple announces new models with faster processors and graphics – Six Colors

iMac - Apple

They live! New iPad Air and iPad Mini announced - Six Colors

iPad - Apple

Brydge 10.5 - Apple 10.5-inch iPad Keyboard | Brydge Technologies

Apple Races to Get Studios Signed Up for New Streaming Service - Bloomberg

The complete list of Apple TV shows and series: Latest news, actors, and release dates | Macworld

The 2019 March Event Draft Interactive Scorecard

The 2019 March Event Draft PDF Scorecard

Accidental Tech Podcast: 317: We’re Customers Too

236: Whatever Keyboard Pleases Me Mar 11, 2019

Disney opens the vault for its streaming service, we rank our own MacBook Hierarchy of Needs, and Jason goes against Myke's advice and records some podcasts using only an iPad.

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Tim Cook is now Tim Apple on Twitter - The Verge

Colin's Pictures of TV Licence Ads

Next-generation 'budget' iPad rumored to retain Touch ID, headphone jack – Mac Rumors

Disney is ending its vault program, giving Disney+ a huge boost - The Verge

Disney Vault - Wikipedia

Captain Marvel will be the first Disney+ exclusive film following theatrical release - The Verge

Encyclopedia Netflixia: Translating Warner Media's Robert Greenblatt - Six Colors

Roku Has Nearly Finalized AirPlay 2 Support - MacRumors

Accidental Tech Podcast: 316: MacBook Hierarchy of Needs

Prioritizing the MacBook Hierarchy of Needs - Six Colors

Why 2019 could be an enormous year of change for the Mac | Macworld

Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

A week of podcasting with only an iPad Pro - Six Colors

Federico Viticci's iOS Podcast Setup – Twitter

Anchor

Zoom

RINGR

Zencastr

Cast

Vergecast: Facebook’s pivot to privacy and the streaming wars - The Verge

235: Don’t Be So Mean Mar 04, 2019

This episode covers all the hot-button issues of the day! Is Apple micromanaging the content of its forthcoming video service? Is Face ID really superior to Touch ID? Will the arrival of iOS apps be good for the Mac? Why do British TV licence fees exist? Is the Netflix 'Skip Intro' button evil? Should Netflix be banned from the Oscars? Prepare your complaint emails now!

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Top Four #19: Cereals From A Van 🚐 - Relay FM

Curiously Cinnamon - Wikipedia

Mac Power Users #472: Live in Chicago with Friends - Relay FM

HyperDrive: World's 1st USB-C Hub for iPad Pro 2018 by HYPER by Sanho Corporation — Kickstarter

Richard Plepler's Exit Ends HBO's Boutique Era | Hollywood Reporter

TV Talk Machine | You're This Little Speck (Episode 208)

It’s Spielberg vs. Netflix as the Post-Oscar Academy Wars Continue | IndieWire

BBC and ITV set to launch Netflix rival - BBC News

Television licensing in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

Apple's Hollywood venture marred by 'intrusive' Tim Cook – NY Post

Jason Momoa to Star in Apple Sci-Fi Series ‘See’ – Variety

Steven Troughton-Smith – Patreon

Bringing iOS Apps to macOS Using Marzipanify – Steve Troughton-Smith

Making Marzipan Apps Sing – Steve Troughton-Smith

James Thomson on Twitter: "Here's iOS PCalc running under Marzipan on Mojave."

Connected #232: The Unique Blend of Tattoos and Automation - Relay FM

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Review: A $1,000 Smartphone With Compromises - The New York Times

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review: the anti-iPhone - The Verge

How the iPhone Measures Up to the Big Releases at MWC 2019 - Tom's Guide

The Galaxy S10 Fingerprint Scanner is Impressive - Jonathan Morrison - YouTube

The Galaxy S10's Incredible Display! - MKBHD - YouTube

New life for an old MacBook Pro - Six Colors

Download - Relay FM

234: The Ideological Folding Wars Feb 25, 2019

Major players Samsung and Huawei have introduced expensive smartphones with foldable screens, but do their different approaches tell us anything about the future of the category? And where goes Apple fit in to the equation? We also take some time to contemplate the roll-out of Marzipan and what it means for the future of macOS.

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Amazon.com: Breville BTM800XL One-Touch Tea Maker

Robot or Not? | Home Appliances (Episode 25)

It’s time for Apple to get back into the smart home in a big way | Macworld

Oscars Studio Scorecard: Disney, Fox, Universal and Netflix Win Big | Hollywood Reporter

Upgrade #229: A More Intentional Folding - Relay FM

Samsung’s foldable phone is the $1,980 Galaxy Fold - The Verge

Huawei’s Mate X foldable phone is a thinner 5G rival to the Galaxy Fold - The Verge

Huawei Mate X - The FOLDABLE 5G Smartphone - SuperSaf - YouTube

Huawei Mate X hands-on: our foldable future - The Verge

Steven Sinofsky's Foldable Thread

Folding iPhone: Another Apple patent granted - 9to5Mac

Apple Is Said to Target Combining IPhone, IPad, Mac Apps by 2021 - Bloomberg

Gurman: Marzipan roll-out a three-year process - Six Colors

How the iPad might influence the future of the Mac interface | Macworld

Upgradies Hall of Fame – Best Mac App

BBEdit 12.6 now sandboxed on macOS ahead of Mac App Store return - 9to5Mac

Beddit Sleep Monitor

Buy Beddit Sleep Monitor - Apple

233: Let's Start a Rumor Feb 18, 2019

A 16-inch MacBook Pro? A 6K Apple external display? Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has dropped the first detailed report of Apple's 2019 hardware plans, and Myke and Jason take turns dissecting them and wildly speculating about possible features. Also we ponder what a services-themed Apple event might look like, which is a lovely discussion until someone mentions Drake.

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Playster

hibooks

Storytel

Kevin Reilly: "It's Not a Good Model to Share" WarnerMedia Shows Like 'Friends' | Hollywood Reporter

'Friends': Inside Netflix and WarnerMedia's New $80M Streaming Deal | Hollywood Reporter

‘The Punisher’ & ‘Jessica Jones’ Canceled By Netflix | Deadline

Apple’s March 25 Event Could Bring the Big Bundle That Beats Netflix – Tom's Guide

Report: Apple services roll-out planned for March 25 - Six Colors

The logic behind Apple’s give-us-half-your-revenue pitch to news publishers - Recode

The Cost of Apple News – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple Invites Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon to Video Launch - Bloomberg

Apple Video Service Launch Pegged for Summer – Variety

Apple in 2019: 16-inch MacBook, new display, iPhones, more - 9to5Mac

Beddit Sleep Monitor

Sam Jadallah to join Apple as its new leader on smart home devices - CNBC

232: De-emphasis on Trees Feb 11, 2019

It's been reported that the iPad's home screen will be evolving in 2019, but what form will that evolution take? Myke and Jason make a wish list, and also discuss Angela Ahrendts's departure from Apple Retail, Spotify's investment in podcasting, and Apple and Disney's latest streaming-media moves.

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Klearlook Tablet Stand – Amazon

MacBreak Weekly 647 The Emoji Curmudgeon

Spotify’s Podcast Aggregation Play – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Download #90: Spotify Buys Podcasting - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 312: Fashion Phase

Apple Takes Global Rights To Teenage Muslim Film ‘Hala’ – Sundance | Deadline

Oprah’s Harpo Names Terry Wood as Executive VP to Helm Apple Content – Variety

Captain Marvel will be the first Disney+ exclusive film following theatrical release - The Verge

‘Howard the Duck’ Among Four Marvel Shows in the Works at Hulu – Variety

How will Apple redesign the iPad home screen? | Macworld

Angela Ahrendts to leave Apple in April, replaced by Deirdre O'Brien - Six Colors

Connected #229: The Year of Stephen - Relay FM

Ryan Jones on Twitter: "Meet Deirdre O'Brien..."

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Model! - MKBHD - YouTube

Safwan AhmedMia on Twitter: Samsung Teasing Foldable Display

231: The Upgrade Cycle Is Extending Feb 04, 2019

What Apple's quarterly results had to say about iPhone sales and prices, Apple reaches a fork in the road when it comes to keyboard design, and just after the official opening of 2019 iPhone Rumor Season comes the official opening of 2020 iPhone Rumor Season.

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Panic Blog » CandyBar, Mountain Lion, and Beyond

Connected #228: Oh No, Ovo! - Relay FM

Download #89: The Second-Best of Times - Relay FM

Super Bowl Ads 2019: Watch Them All Here | Hollywood Reporter

Super Bowl 2019: 11 new movie & TV trailers dropped during the game - Polygon

Apple's dramatic Q1 2019 results - Six Colors

Apple is getting closer and closer to spelling out its TV strategy - Recode

5 things we learned from Apple’s latest quarterly results | Macworld

The iPhone XR Is Apple's Top Phone, and Other iPhone Sales Secrets

Apple Exploring New Glass Panel MacBook Keyboards That Could End Sticky Key Problems - MacRumors

Where Apple’s reinvention of the keyboard may go next | Macworld

Apple Music takes flight on American Airlines - Apple

Amazon.com: Kindle Oasis Leather Cover

PopSockets® - The Original Phone Grip, now with a Swappable Design!

230: The General Drift of Sentiment Jan 28, 2019

It's time once again for Jason's annual poll of more than four dozen Apple watchers and commentators, who have shared their judgments of how the company fared in 2018. We break down the categories on the rise (look at you, Apple Watch!) and the ones that are on the decline (iPhone, Apple Watch). Also, we discuss Apple's possible new game app subscription service -- and how it strongly suggests a forthcoming Apple services bundle.

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Inquisitive #41: Favourite Album: Jason Snell and 'Crowded House' - Relay FM

Xiaomi’s folding phone is the best we’ve seen so far - The Verge

Have Phones Become Boring? Well, They’re About to Get Weird | WIRED

This is the year phones get weird - Six Colors

Klearlook Tablet Stand

Apple Plans Gaming Subscription Service: Sources on Cheddar

Cheddar: Apple plans gaming subscription service - Six Colors

In a world without money and advertising, where do the artists go? | iMore

Clockwise #64: Disposable Electric Car - Relay FM

Images show Apple preparing News app in iOS 12.2 for new magazine subscription service - 9to5Mac

Apple in 2018: The Six Colors report card - Six Colors

How will Apple’s 2019 iPhone counter the Google Pixel camera? | Macworld

Connected #226: The Instagram Secret Society - Relay FM

iPad Pro — A new way to go behind the scenes — Apple - YouTube

229: A More Intentional Folding Jan 22, 2019

This year Samsung plans to release a smartphone with a foldable OLED display. Is this technology that Apple would use in future iPhones, and if so, how? We also discuss Apple's new videos that highlight the iPad Pro, and Jason tries to explain NBC Universal's interesting new streaming service announcement.

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iPhone 11 Prototype from @onleaks

Valley of the Boom - Wikipedia

TV Talk Machine | The Retro Podcast Edition (Episode 201)

Oscars 2019: Roma just scored Netflix its first Best Picture nomination - Vox

NBCUniversal Preps Streaming Service, Reorganizes Executive Team | Hollywood Reporter

Disney (DIS) Will Show Investors Streaming Service April 11 - Bloomberg

Space Force: Steve Carell to star in new Netflix comedy inspired by Trump | The Independent

Netflix’s most popular shows — which are also the shows Netflix could lose - Recode

Tipping Point for Cord-Cutting, Switch to Streaming Will Happen in 2019 | Hollywood Reporter

Why Apple Will Be Late to Foldable Phones (and Still Win) – Tom Guide

The foldable Royole FlexPai has a way to go - The Verge - YouTube

Apple Publishes Videos Showcasing iPad Pro Workflows – MacStories

My 9.7 iPad (2018) review: Drawn, written, edited, and produced with an iPad | iMore

LumaFusion | LumaTouch

iPhone XR — Color Flood — Apple - YouTube

Sony Bravia Bouncy Balls Full HD 1080p - YouTube

iPhone XS Leather Folio - Apple

Reading comics on the new iPad Pros - Six Colors

228: The Proof is In the Dust Tray Jan 14, 2019

This week we officially open 2019 iPhone Rumors season, as the Wall Street Journal reports that Apple may be adding more cameras to the back of this year's high-end iPhone. Will this restore bragging rights to the members of the Max Club? Also, it was a smart-devices Christmas at the Snell house, as Jason took delivery of a smart lock and a Roomba.

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How to use Hot Corners on Mac | iMore

How to use services in Mac OS X | Macworld

Sony is adding Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to its Android TVs - The Verge

Netflix stops paying the ‘Apple tax’ on its $853M in annual iOS revenue | TechCrunch

Daring Fireball: On Netflix Pulling Out of iTunes Billing for New Users

Apple Plans Three New iPhones This Year, Plays Catch-Up on Cameras - WSJ

WSJ: High-end 'iPhone 11' will feature triple rear camera, XR successor gets dual lenses - 9to5Mac

The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2018! – MKBHD – YouTube

Yale Assure SL review, or: How I learned to stop worrying and embrace the Smart Lock - Six Colors

Roomba® 690 Robot Vacuum | iRobot

Cortex #72: Adulting Complete - Relay FM

The Best Robot Vacuums: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

Robot or Not? | Roomba (Episode 8)

Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM

227: Twenty Nine TeeVee Jan 07, 2019

The new year starts with a bang, as Apple misses its iPhone sales forecast and announces surprising partnerships with Samsung and other TV makers in advance of the launch of its new video service. We discuss these earth-shattering issues in detail, not to mention Jason's world-exclusive trial of a new iPad Pro keyboard.

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Upgrade Christmas Intro - HM Boutet - YouTube

Upgradies Hall of Fame

Mac Power Users #464: Stephen... Who? - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #462: Return to the Snell Zone - Relay FM

Hands on with the Brydge 12.9 Pro keyboard - Six Colors

Brydge iPad Pro Keyboards (2018)

Samsung Smart TVs to Launch iTunes Movies & TV Shows and Support AirPlay 2 Beginning Spring 2019 - Samsung US Newsroom

Five big questions about Apple putting iTunes on Samsung TVs - The Verge

Airplay Is Coming to Vizio, LG Smart TVs – Variety

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

The Ride Is Over: Apple Faces the End of the iPhone Boom – Tom's Guide

Accidental Tech Podcast: 307: Casey Apple Pencil

Apple’s Errors – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple’s Precarious and Pivotal 2019 – 500ish Words

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"Upgradies 2018" — **226: The 2018 Upgradies** Dec 31, 2018
As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Fifth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2018, take the input of more than a thousand Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.

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Nominations:

Best Overall iOS App

Carrot Weather

Ferrite Recording Studio

Apollo for Reddit

1Password

Overcast

Best Newcomer iOS App

Shortcuts

Drafts 5

Apollo for Reddit

Best Overall Mac App

Audio Hijack

OmniFocus

Things

1Password

Best Newcomer Mac App

Home

Agenda

OmniFocus

Drafts 5 Beta

Game of the Year

Pokemon: Let’s Go

Alto’s Odyssey

Spider-Man

Red Dead Redemption 2

iOS Game of the Year

holedown

Alto’s Odyssey

Stardew Valley

Favourite Movie/

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Black Panther

Avengers: Infinity War

Favourite TV Show:

Patriot

The Good Place

Counterpart

Favourite (Upgrade) Myke at the Movies

Hamilton

Totoro

Aliens

Avengers: Infinity War

Favourite Book

Typeset In The Future, by Dave Addey

The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter

The Calculating Stars, by Mary Robinette Kowal

Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, by Hank Green

Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda

Favourite Apple Product

iPad Pro 11

iPad Pro 12.9

Apple Watch Series 4

Favourite Non-Apple Product

Brydge Keyboard

TCL 65R617 TV

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen)

Google Home Hub

Google Pixel 3

Worst Gadget/Most Disappointing Tech

Facebook Portal

HomePod

AirPower

Favourite Tech Story

The Continued Convergence of Tech Companies and Streaming Media

SpaceX Tesla Roadster Launch

Facebook’s Privacy Scandals

Bloomberg’s ‘Big Hack’ Story

Favourite Tech Screw-Up

Bloomberg’s ‘Big Hack’ Story

Amazon HQ2

AirPower

Facebook’s Privacy Scandals

Most Life-Changing Hardware

Sage/Breville Barista Express

Apple Pencil 2

2018 iPad Pro

AirPods

Apple Watch

Favourite Tech Podcast

**Lifetime Achievement Award:** ATP

Connected

Cortex

The Talk Show

Favourite Non-Tech Podcast

**Lifetime Achievement Award:** The Flop House

Wonderful

The Good Place: The Podcast

The Adventure Zone

Hello Internet

Do By Friday

Favourite Podcast Newcomer

Somehow I Manage

The Good Place: The Podcast

Automators

Supercomputer

Playing for Fun

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225: An Upgrade Christmas Carol Dec 24, 2018

Then it was, as Myke and Jason began their preparations for the Christmas holiday, that they were visited by three ghosts, representing the spirit of Apple past, present, and future.

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224: A Bearded Man Is The Hero Dec 17, 2018

This week we try to understand Apple's plans to build a "Netflix for magazines" inside of Apple News, Jason confesses his love for the new Apple Pencil, and we celebrate the season with a special Myke at the Movies about "Miracle on 34th Street".

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Apple Music now live on Amazon Echo speakers using Alexa - 9to5Mac

Introducing MacStories Selects: The Best New Apps, App Updates, and iOS Games of 2018 – MacStories

The Fifth Annual Upgradies – Voting Form

Apple snags JJ Abrams-produced drama starring Jennifer Garner

Apple's video service gets "Peanuts" - Six Colors

‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ Renewed For Season 2 at Netflix – Variety

Kevin Reilly to Run Content for WarnerMedia Streaming Service | Hollywood Reporter

‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ Renewed For Season 2 at Netflix – Variety

Patriot Act - YouTube

Kevin Reilly to Run Content for WarnerMedia Streaming Service | Hollywood Reporter

Netflix’s Movie Blitz Takes Aim at Hollywood’s Heart - The New York Times

Apple’s ‘Netflix for Magazines’ Is Said to Rankle Publishers - Bloomberg

Apple continues planning its news subscription service - Six Colors

The new Apple Pencil made me a believer | Macworld

Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

‎Notability on the App Store

‎GoodNotes 4 on the App Store

‎Paper by WeTransfer on the App Store

‎Linea Sketch on the App Store

‎Procreate on the App Store

‎Art Set 4 on the App Store

‎Pigment - Adult Coloring Book on the App Store

PCalc

CARROT Weather for iOS and Android

Remaster #70: The iPad Pro’s Potential as a Console-Level Game Platform - Relay FM

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - IMDb

223: Impressive and Stupid Dec 10, 2018

Are Apple's recent aggressive promotional deals for iPhone an indicator that its aggressive pricing strategy isn't working, or is this all part of a larger strategy? Are the old rules giving way to a whole new set of Apple strategies? We also discuss WarnerMedia's strange streaming strategy and Jason's attempt to merge Shortcuts with ancient Web APIs.

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Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - IMDb

WarnerMedia Streaming Platform to Launch With Three Tiers of Service – Variety

Is Apple’s TV service bound for Roku, Amazon Fire, and other non-Apple TV devices? | Macworld

Apple Offers New iPhone Promo Deals, Trade-Ins to Boost Sales - Bloomberg

Adventures in Shortcuts: Posting content using ancient web APIs - Six Colors

Automating blog posts for my podcast Supercomputer – Matthew Cassinelli

Automators #10: Using Zapier Web Automation - Relay FM

It's not quite a Mac mini, but it's my server - Six Colors

Cortex #77: The Effective Executive - Relay FM

Upgrade Merch

222: That's Not a Plan Dec 03, 2018

John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss the future of Apple's ARM processors and how they might change the Mac, Apple Music coming to the Amazon Echo and what that might mean about the future of Apple's forthcoming TV service, whether they're using their TiVos as much as they used to, and the prospects for an Apple-built external touchscreen display.

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Pianocorder Control Plug-in for WINAMP

Accidental Tech Podcast: 302: Paint This Square

Fun with charts: The iPad bests the MacBook - Six Colors

Why the MacBook Air might spell the end of configurable Macs | Macworld

"Alexa, play Bebe Rexha on Apple Music"

How an Apple TV stick could make Apple’s video streaming service an instant hit | Macworld

"Upgrade Merch" — **221: Dongleton-on-Sea** Nov 26, 2018
Where does iOS go from here? This week Myke and Jason discuss the top 10 iPad features for iOS 13 they'd like to see. Also, Myke at the Movies returns, as Myke watches "My Neighbor Totoro" for the first time.

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My Favorite Things: Geeky Holiday Music - Six Colors

Upgrade 'Dongletown' Tees | Cotton Bureau

Upgrade (@_upgradefm) | Twitter

All The Great Dongles Supercut

Ian's Tourism Poster 'Dongleton-on-Sea'

The Fifth Annual Upgradies – Voting Form

Apple reportedly mulls Chromecast-like dongle to help spread adoption of upcoming TV show service - 9to5Mac

Top 10 iPad features we’d like to see in iOS 13 | Macworld

Late Show Top Ten List - Wikipedia

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman | Netflix Official Site

The Incomparable | Monkey Cam (Episode 247) – The David Letterman Episode

Surface Studio 2

Audiobus-compatible apps

The iPad, HomePod, and Apple TV need multi-user support. Here’s why | Macworld

‎Gboard – the Google Keyboard on the App Store

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) - IMDb

The Incomparable | Hangin' With the Totes (Episode 144)

In Japan, You Can Visit the Totoro House. For Real. - Kotaku

219: The Chicken Just Laid an Egg Nov 12, 2018

After a week with the new iPad Pro, it's time for our in-depth review of what we like and don't like about Apple's latest tablet hardware. Which size is the best? Why does Jason want to cover his Smart Keyboard Folio with stickers? Does the new Apple Pencil pass Myke's tests? And why is Jason so angry about Apple's pro apps?

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The Incomparable | Schrodinger's Cat Box (Episode 112) – Glenn Fleishman on Jeopardy

Match Game - Wikipedia

Game Show | Hug Per Point (Episode 56) – Game of Matching

iOS 12.1.1 will let iPhone XR users expand notifications with Haptic Touch - 9to5Mac

Brydge iPad Pro Keyboards for the 2018 iPad Pros

Brydge trolls your hosts

MacBook Air and Mac mini: The reviews are in - Apple

Kate's iPad Cartoon

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) - IMDb

The Fifth Annual Upgradies – Voting Form

Disney Unveils Moniker for Disney-Branded Streaming Service – Variety

Apple to Launch TV Subscription Service Globally — The Information

FilmStruck Movie-Streaming Service to Shut Down – Variety

Download #79: The New Flip Phone - Relay FM

Apple’s morning show drama adds Steve Carell to the cast | TechCrunch

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge

Daring Fireball: The 2018 iPad Pros

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 234, With Special Guest Merlin Mann

iPad Pro 11" Teardown - iFixit

Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

LumaFusion | LumaTouch

218: Previously, on Apple Laptops Nov 06, 2018

It's review time! Hear Jason's thoughts on the new MacBook Air and Mac mini. How do they fit in to Apple's product line? Who are these machines for? Also: The iPhone XR – is it a 'budget' iPhone, or is it the right iPhone for most people?

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National Novel Writing Month

The Caledonian Gambit | Dan Moren

webcomic name - 'New Life'

Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge

iPad Pro (2018) Review | iMore

Review: The iPad Pro and the power of the Pen(cil) | TechCrunch

Six Colors: Jason's review of the MacBook Air

Apple's New MacBook Air Uses MacBook-Class Amber Lake Chip [Updated] - MacRumors

Six Colors: Jason's Mac Mini review

Apple results: A record September quarter with $62.9B revenue - Six Colors

Apple’s latest record quarter: Why Apple loves China but hates sales figures | Macworld

Apple Shares Tumble on Concerns of Slowing iPhone Demand - Bloomberg

Six Colors: Jason’s iPhone XR review

Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software

217: People in Dongletown Want to Dance Oct 30, 2018

Apple's New York event is in the books! Two new iPad Pros, a new Mac Mini, and the return from the dead of the MacBook Air! Jason reports in live from Apple's event in the Big Apple with first impressions about all the announcements. Plus: The winner of the latest Upgrade Draft is crowned! Will Jason reign supreme or has Myke managed a last-minute tie? All will be revealed.

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The 2018 October Event Draft Interactive Scorecard – Created by Zach Knox

Battery life: Apple's solving for x - Six Colors

Buy USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter - Apple

Marco Arment on Twitter: "Myke was Right"

Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad & Surface Pro

Apple iPad Pro and MacBook Air event in 9 minutes - YouTube

Andy Ihnatko on Twitter: Jason tries an iPad Pro

iPhone XR review: Bright colors, best value - Six Colors

Matthew Panzarino on Twitter: Using the Apple Pencil with the iPad on a Table

216: The 2018 October Event Draft - LIVE in Chicago Oct 23, 2018

It's time for your Upgrade hosts to go for glory and risk the agony of defeat--all in view of a studio audience in Chicago, Illinois. Jason and Myke pick what they think will happen at Apple's October 30 event in New York City. And they're joined by guest draft experts Alex Cox and Stephen Hackett, who provide instant analysis of all the picks--and harsh judgment of our hosts. In one week, we'll know who was horrendously wrong and who reigns supreme as draft champion!

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The 2018 October Event Draft Interactive Scorecard – Created by Zach Knox

The 2018 October Event Draft PDF Scorecard

Jason's Invite

Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

215: The Future of TV is the TV App Oct 15, 2018

If watch faces are the main interface of the Apple Watch, why are they so inconsistent? And why are developers suddenly showing off what faces they'd design if they had the ability? It's complicated. Also: Photoshop is coming to the iPad for real, and Apple may be offering some of its new TV shows for free.

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Exclusive: iPad Pro Face ID details, 4K HDR video over USB-C, AirPod-like Apple Pencil 2 pairing, more [Update: A12X processor] - 9to5Mac

Apple plans to give away original content for free to device owners - CNBC

WarnerMedia Prepping Streaming Service Featuring HBO | Hollywood Reporter

GitHub - steventroughtonsmith: SpriteKit-based faux analog watch face example for watchOS

Exploring Custom watchOS Watch Faces - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Why are Apple Watch faces such a mess? | Jason Snell - Macworld

Why it’s hard to read the time on Infograph – Marco.org

Jason's Watch Face Comparison

Time is money: Apple pays $21M for clock design, says report - CNET

How Adobe is bringing “real Photoshop” to the iPad - The Verge

Adobe announces full Photoshop CC for iPad shipping 2019, syncs with desktop - 9to5Mac

Adobe Unleashes Wave of Imaging Innovation | Adobe Blog

Adobe’s chief product officer Scott Belsky on bringing Photoshop to the iPad - The Verge

Adobe launches Premiere Rush CC, a video-editing app made for YouTubers - The Verge

‎intoLive - Live Wallpapers on the App Store

‎Motion Stills - GIF, Collage on the App Store

Needs repair: A 5K iMac with spider retention issues - Six Colors

Upgrade, Live in Chicago

214: Nobody Seems to Know Anything Oct 09, 2018

What is going on with Businessweek's report that servers (including Apple's) got hacked by China? Apple, Amazon, and U.S. and UK agencies flat-out say it didn't happen. Jason uses his decades of experience in journalism to make some guesses about what might be going on. We also tackle a 9to5 Mac report with more exciting details about new iPad Pro models, which may come with their own special ticket to Dongletown. And in Upstream news, everyone's looking for the next Game of Thrones, which is really good news if you're the author of a series of fantasy novels.

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California - Wikipedia

Apple Pay Cash Likely to Launch in Europe Imminently - Mac Rumors

Amazon has greenlit an adaptation of Robert Jordan’s fantasy epic The Wheel of Time - The Verge

Netflix is developing adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia - The Verge

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

The Good Cop (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb

'The Good Cop' Review | Hollywood Reporter

Apple reportedly in talks with British Telecom over pay-TV plans - 9to5Mac

Exclusive: iPad Pro Face ID details, 4K HDR video over USB-C, AirPods-like Apple Pencil 2 pairing, more - 9to5Mac

The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg

What Businessweek got wrong about Apple - Apple

‎Launch Center Pro on the App Store

Myke Hurley (@imyke) • Instagram photos and videos

Jason Snell (@jsnell) • Instagram photos and videos

Upgrade #200: The Podcasting and Anniversary Episode - Relay FM

213: The California Environment Oct 01, 2018

This week Jason and Myke discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, including whether it's primarily a horizontal or vertical device, and if adding a USB-C port makes sense. Then pull up a chair, because it's time for Jason to tell you the story of his summer-long battle with the IKEA supply chain: Frösönquest 2018.

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Ungeniused - Relay FM

‎Dark Mode for Safari on the Mac App Store

NightOwl automatically switches your Mac between Light and Dark Modes - Six Colors

HazeOver makes Dark Mode that much darker - Six Colors

Disney Gets $15 Billion to Invest in Streaming - WSJ

iOS 12.1 suggests iCloud syncing for Memoji coming soon | 9to5Mac

Steve Troughton-Smith on Face ID Orientation

Steve Troughton-Smith on Face ID Sensors

Steve Troughton-Smith on External iOS Displays

Steve Troughton-Smith’s Patreon

Kuo: iPad Pro switching to USB-C, cheaper MacBook with Touch ID, Apple Watch gaining ECG, more | 9to5Mac

Quest Completed!

SOLLERÖN - IKEA

The Incomparable - Support and Membership

Accidental Tech Podcast: 293: You Know My Pouches

212: The Chocolate Phone Is No Good Sep 24, 2018

The iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4 are here, and Myke and Jason offer their first impressions of all the new devices. Plus macOS Mojave arrives and Apple sets some interesting standards for its forthcoming video service.

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Connected #210: Cold Feet Apple Blogger - Relay FM

macOS Mojave - Apple

The iPhone is more expensive than ever. Here's why | Macworld

Apple orders miniseries 'Defending Jacob' starring Captain America actor Chris Evans | 9to5Mac

No Sex Please, We’re Apple: iPhone Giant Seeks TV Success on Its Own Terms - WSJ

Watershed (broadcasting) - Wikipedia

Loki, Scarlet Witch to Get TV Series on Disney Streaming Service – Variety

Amazon Fire TV Recast lets you send live TV streams to your device - The Verge

Spandau Ballet - Gold - YouTube

Daring Fireball: The iPhones XS

Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM

Myke's Smart HDR Example

Jason's Smart HDR Example - 1

Jason's Smart HDR Example - 2

Metro date power reserve — NOMOS Glashütte

40mm Black Sport Loop - Apple

Buy BeatsX In-Ear Headphones - Apple

211: You Will Pay Sep 17, 2018

What a time! iOS 12 has arrived and we're waiting for delivery of new Apple products. This week Jason and Myke discuss their favorite features of the new update, which new devices they've bought, why phone carriers ruin everything, and the fallout from Apple's decision to focus on larger and more expensive phones this time around.

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iOS 12: The MacStories Review – MacStories

iOS 12: The MacStories Review – Audiobook

Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides

Logitech Crayon for iPad (6th Gen.) - Apple

Apple outlines Dual SIM support on iPhone Xs, coming in a future update to iOS 12 | 9to5Mac

Apple Event Notebook: iPhone - Six Colors

Apple Event Notebook: Apple Watch - Six Colors

Matthew Cassinelli - YouTube

Shortcuts – Tag Archive - MacStories

Myke's 'Keynote Day' Instagram Story

210: Tennis Macs Sep 13, 2018

Jason's back from Apple Park, where he watched Apple unveil a new Apple Watch and three new iPhone models. We break down the naming choices and new features, the surprises and reveals, and (perhaps most importantly) the results of the 2018 Apple iPhone Event Draft.

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Zach Knox's Interactive Draft Scorecard

AirPower may not make 2018 deadline, AirPods product page suggests | 9to5Mac

How Apple Watch saved my life | ZDNet

Kate’s size Comparison Sketch

Apple's 2018 iPhones Continue to Ship With 5W Power Adapter - Mac Rumors

Here are all the phones with headphone jacks you can buy right now - The Verge

209: The 2018 iPhone Event Draft Sep 03, 2018

It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the Steve Jobs Theater next week! They draft 10 different things they expect will happen--or not happen--next Wednesday. Did Myke's competitiveness serve him well, or do him harm? Is Jason convinced that the Mac won't make an appearance on stage? The winner could be crowned Upgrade Draft Champion for 2018.

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The 2018 iPhone Event Draft Scorecard PDF (Spoilers)

Zach Knox's Interactive Draft Scorecard (Spoilers)

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

Daring Fireball: 9to5Mac Obtained Product Marketing Photos of 'iPhone XS' and Series 4 Apple Watch

This Week in Tech 682 I Speak for the Bezels

Six Colors liveblog (@sixcolorsevent) | Twitter

Our Full List of Available Picks

208: The Villain of the Macintosh Aug 27, 2018

As Apple's much-rumored fall product launches get closer, Jason and Myke consider what the future holds for Macs and iPhones. And the Summer of Fun surfs into the sunset while hanging ten off of our favorite boards--keyboards, that is.

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Apple Is Said to Plan Revamped Low-Cost Macs to Ignite Sales - Bloomberg

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 228, With Special Guest Jason Snell

Accidental Tech Podcast: 288: Rich Person's Raspberry Pi

Night of the living xMac | Ars Technica

Daring Fireball: Let’s Really Think About This ‘New Low-Cost Laptop to Succeed MacBook Air’ Thing

Apple to Expand IPhone X Design With New Colors, Big Screens - Bloomberg

Connected #206: A High Appreciation for Winning - Relay FM

Steve Troughton-Smith and the 'iPhone 7C'

Brydge 12.9 Series II Keyboard: This is the one... at least for now - Six Colors

Microsoft Surface Go Review: Hardware – BirchTree

Microsoft’s Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard – Marco.org

Cherry (keyboards) - Wikipedia

Leopold Mechanical Keyboards

Vortex Mechanical Keyboards

Multi-Color Gaming Keyboard - Razer Cynosa Chroma

Palm IIIxe - Wikipedia

Amazon.com: PalmOne Portable Keyboard for Palm m100/m105, III Series, and VII Series Handhelds: Electronics

207: Max Rebate Aug 20, 2018

Is it finally time for the iPhone to support an Apple Pencil? Myke and Jason discuss the possibilities. And then the Summer of Fun rolls on with a mega-sized #askupgrade!

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Episode 264 – The Emoji Movie LIVE The Flop House

Myke at the Movies | "Say Anything" (Episode 6)

Space Station Trailer! A New Cortex / Upgrade Special Episode for Relay Members! - YouTube

Parsely Text Adventures - Memento Mori Theatricks

Marco Arment, Overcast, episode #149 of The Wolf Den on Earwolf

Another big sports deal for Facebook - BBC News

YouTube ‘Viper Club’ to Hit Theaters in Roadside Attractions Pact – Variety

Apple joins Alliance for Open Media, signaling support for AV1 video - Apple Insider

Alliance for Open Media – An Alliance of Global Technology Visionaries

Further report that this year’s OLED iPhones will support the Apple Pencil | 9to5Mac

2018 OLED iPhones to support Apple Pencil, with 512GB top tier – Trendforce | 9to5Mac

Here's How the iPhone X Plus Will Answer the Note 9 - Tom's Guide

Plex

GitHub - donmelton/video-transcoding-scripts: Utilities to transcode, inspect and convert videos.

MediaStation™ 16x Desktop BDXL Blu-Ray™ Writer | Buffalo Americas

MediaStation™ 6x Portable Blu-ray™ Writer with M-Disc™ Support | Buffalo Americas

Disney and the Resilient Cable Bundle, Disney’s Streaming Plans, ESPN+ and Serie A – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot showrunner clarifies: it’s not a reboot, it’s a sequel - The Verge

Apple registers six new Apple Watch models in Eurasian database ahead of announcement next month | 9to5Mac

Cortex #71: Dark Synergy - Relay FM

206: The Rings in a Tree Aug 13, 2018

This week Myke breaks his iPad, Jason visits the Microsoft Store and leaves with an Xbox, and we pick our favorite video games of all time.

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Anova Culinary | Cook sous vide at home

How to Cook a Roast Sous Vide - The New York Times

Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad

Tabetha | Tablet Stand | Colebrook Bosson Saunders

Elon Musk says he might take Tesla private for $420 per share - The Verge

Liftoff - Relay FM

Small Fry | Grove Atlantic

Becoming Steve Jobs

Apple Orders Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney Comedy Straight to Series – Variety

iOS 12 and macOS Mojave won’t ship with Group FaceTime at launch | 9to5Mac

Xbox One X

Microsoft Surface Go review: a little goes a long way - The Verge

Playing for Fun - Relay FM

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

Superman on Atari 2600, Speedrun 51 Seconds - YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hands-on: it's all about the S-Pen | WIRED UK

Here's How the iPhone X Plus Will Answer the Note 9 - Tom's Guide

Membership - Relay FM

205: Monolithic Entertainment Console Aug 06, 2018

It was a huge week: Apple broke a trillion dollars in market cap and Jason bought a new TV. And since money is on everyone's minds, Myke and Jason take Apple's $243B and go on a corporate shopping spree as a part of the ongoing Upgrade Summer of Fun.

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Caseta® Wireless – Lutron

Tabetha | Tablet Stand | Colebrook Bosson Saunders

Amazon: TCL 65R617 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV

The Best TVs for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

Amazon: Panasonic TX-40DX700B 40-inch

Movies Anywhere

Vudu

Patrick Stewart to Reprise 'Star Trek' Role in New CBS All Access Series | Hollywood Reporter

Disney’s Streaming Service Starts to Come Into Focus - The New York Times

Apple results: $53.3B revenue sets a fiscal Q3 record - Six Colors

Apple Q3 2018 Results: $53.3 Billion Revenue, 41.3 Million iPhones, 11.6 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

Diving into the details of Apple's (boring?) record quarter - Six Colors

Revenue for iPhone - 4Q Average

Connected #203: Big Fancy Museum Boy - Relay FM

Apple Sold Fewest Macs in Any Quarter Since 2010 as Nearly Entire Lineup Was Outdated - Mac Rumors

Apple is now the world’s first $1 trillion company, following successful Q3 results from the company. - The Verge

Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

PlayingForFunFM - Twitch

Twitter Text Adventure

204: Tap-to-Click Truther Jul 30, 2018

Myke's back from his honeymoon, and the Summer of Fun continues as we discuss our dream iOS devices, YouTube's attempt to get into premium streaming, Adobe bringing Photoshop to the iPad, and the MacBook Pro performance scandal that turned out to be a minor bug.

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Farewell Serenity Caldwell, hello (again) Lory Gil! | iMore

Upgrade #203: I Have Felt the Power of the Snell Zone - Relay FM

Canvas #65: Hands-On with the Shortcuts App - Relay FM

Tabetha | Tablet Stand | Colebrook Bosson Saunders

Bracket Tablet Holder – AboveTEK.com

Tablet Mount | Tablet Cradle for any Sized Tablet with Arm | Ergotron

Chart party: Using automation to eliminate image drudgery - Six Colors

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

YouTube Premium's Fall Slate To Feature Will Smith, Robert Downey Jr., Kirsten Dunst - Tubefilter

Facebook Watch and YouTube Premium Not Yet Serious Threats | Hollywood Reporter

Accidental Tech Podcast: 284: Hotel California Keyboard

Apple releases software fix for MacBook Pro slowdown - Six Colors

Download #64: A Perfect Storm of Outrage - Relay FM

Adobe to Launch Photoshop for iPad in Strategy Shift - Bloomberg

Adobe's iOS app failure - Six Colors

Affinity - Professional creative software

Pixelmator for iOS

Six Colors liveblog (@sixcolorsevent) | Twitter

203: I Have Felt the Power of the Snell Zone Jul 23, 2018

Federico Viticci and Serenity Caldwell join Jason and Myke to dive deep into how we use our iPads for business as well as creative pursuits, including writing and illustration. Why did Federico transform from a Mac user into one who rarely strays from his iPad? What keyboard and stand does Jason use to write? What apps is Ren using to draw? We break it all down.

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Google Docs

Google Sheets

Pages

Numbers

Chrome

Todoist

Spark

Pipedrive

Fantastical

Agenda

PDFpen

Workflow

Dropbox

Bear

PCalc

Trello

Ulysses

Writing on my iPad at home - Six Colors

Brydge 12.9 - Apple iPad Pro Keyboard | Brydge

Viozon iPad Pro Stand

Matias Laptop Pro Keyboard for Mac

1Writer

Editorial

Scrivener

DevonThink

Drafts

Things

Clean Text

Serenity's 2018 iPad video review

Linea

Animation Desk

Affinity Photo

Pixelmator

Procreate

Vectornator

Bez

AstroPad

iMovie

LumaFusion

VideoGrade

Videoleap

GIF Toaster

202: I’m Going to Counter Your Jaguar Jul 16, 2018

Guest co-host Stephen Hackett joins Jason to discuss the new MacBook Pros and what they mean for Apple's product line at large, adventures with the macOS Mojave beta, and the new Sonos AirPlay 2 update. And since this is the summer of fun, we cap it all off with a quick Mac OS X draft!

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Sonos update adds AirPlay 2 support | Macworld

Apple updates the MacBook Pro in big and small ways - Six Colors

Apple updates MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for pros - Apple

Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro keyboard uses new method for repelling dust, reports iFixit - The Verge

The T2 chip makes the iMac Pro the start of a Mac revolution | Macworld

On macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode – 512 Pixels

macOS Mojave: Back to the Mac - Six Colors

OS X Comes of Age | Macworld

Review: With OS X Yosemite, Aqua’s All Grown Up – 512 Pixels

201: Full English Breakfast Jul 10, 2018

Myke got married, Jason’s back from his vacation, and the Summer of Fun continues with discussion of the Shortcuts app in the iOS 12 beta, potential colorful new iPhones, and AT&T’s plans to make HBO more like Netflix. Then at the very end, it’s time for the official wedding recap with Myke at the Matrimony.

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Full breakfast - Wikipedia

Digestive biscuit - Wikipedia

Apple Hires BBC Films Alum Joe Oppenheimer For International Role – Variety

Tim Goodman: The Clock is Ticking on Apple Buying a Content Company | Hollywood Reporter

Apple Eyes Streaming Bundle for TV, Music and News — The Information

HBO Must Get Bigger and Broader, Says Its New Overseer - The New York Times

WarnerMedia Boss John Stankey Wants to Expand HBO — But Might Kill It | IndieWire

Automators - Relay FM

Some of Federico's Examples of Shortcuts

Sharecuts

Kuo: New 2018 iPhone models to come in gold, grey, white, blue, red and orange colors | 9to5Mac

Jony Ive Loves Orange - 512Pixels - YouTube

Family Sharing - Apple Support

Creating Face-Based AR Experiences | Apple Developer Documentation

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: AvatarKit

Guilherme Rambo on Twitter: Face ID UI for iPad

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Mr and Mrs Hurley”

Analog(ue) - Relay FM

200: The Podcasting and Anniversary Episode Jul 02, 2018

To welcome the Summer of Fun and to celebrate hitting episode 200, Jason and Myke take a deep dive in to the history of Upgrade, and provide the Upgradians with all their knowledge on the hows, whys, and whats of podcasting.

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Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org

KMS 104/104 Plus/ 105 - Buy Neumann Microphones Online

SM7B Vocal Microphone | Shure Americas

Sound Devices - USBPre 2 Portable High-Resolution Audio Interface

beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: Closed studio headphones

Amazon.com: Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones

Ultimate Ears UE 900s

In-Ear Monitors Archives - ACS Custom USA

Schiit Audio, Headphone amps and DACs made in USA.

K&M 23850 Microphone desk arm

PL2T - Heil Sound

A podcast studio for under $100 - Six Colors

Shure Beta 58A Vocal Microphone

Low-cost USB audio interfaces review - Six Colors

Amazon.com: Pyle-Pro Professional Microphone

Zoom H6 Handy Recorder | Zoom

Logic Pro X - Apple

Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS

Quick Tip for Podcasters: How To Use Match Loudness using Adobe Audtion

Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing

Rogue Amoeba’s New Ultimate Podcast Bundle

Call Recorder for Skype

Adobe Audition

Korvpressor

Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast

The Podcast Guest Guide

Transferring SD card data to iOS, fast - Six Colors

199: Puppet Series Jun 25, 2018

This week we take a deep dive into Apple’s forthcoming video service, as Jason and Myke make predictions about what it will cost and how Apple’s billion-dollar content purchases will roll out. Also, Instagram gets into TV, Google gets back into podcasting, and we prepare for the beginning of the Upgrade Summer of Fun!

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Micronauts - Wikipedia

Biotron Micronauts - Google Search

Unjustly Maligned | "Micronauts" with Jason Snell (Episode 68)

Nomorobo Robocall Blocking on the App Store

Hiya Caller ID and Block on the App Store

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker on the App Store

ExchangeBlocker on the App Store

Disney Ups Bid for 21st Century Fox, Disney’s Choice, AT&T to Acquire AppNexus? – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Instagram announces IGTV, a standalone app for longer videos - The Verge

YouTube launches $4.99 subscription fee called channel memberships - Polygon

YouTube Premieres hopes to redefine how people watch videos - Polygon

Download #60: Evil Spreadsheets - Relay FM

On IGTV and YouTube Competition! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple Teams with Sesame Workshop to Develop Kids’ Programming – Variety

Apple TV: How Apple will roll out its new TV service | Macworld

Why Apple’s AirPower Wireless Charger Is Taking So Long to Make - Bloomberg

Google Podcasts launches for Android with personalized recommendations - The Verge

Anchor Brings User-Friendly Podcasting to the iPad, Complete with Editing Tools – MacStories

Anchor on the App Store

How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software - Bloomberg

198: The Mac Is Dead, Long Live the Mac Jun 18, 2018

Apple has said that it’s not merging iOS and macOS, but that sneak peek of iOS apps coming to macOS opens up a lot of questions about just what the Mac might look like in five years. Jason’s optimistic, but Mac users may be in for the biggest changes to the platform since the introduction of Mac OS X nearly two decades ago. Also, what’s up with no new Mac hardware announcements? And just when you thought you had a handle on Apple’s unannounced video service, here comes Oprah!

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PCalc Merch | Cotton Bureau

The Incomparable shirts!

YouTube Music and YouTube Premium now available in the UK | TechRadar

Apple has hired Oprah Winfrey to create original content for Apple TV - Recode

Apple Is Close to a Deal for an Animated Movie - Bloomberg

Apple Orders Hilde Lysiak Mystery Series | Hollywood Reporter

Comcast Hoping to Outmaneuver Disney With $65B All-Cash Bid for Fox – Variety

Amazon Scores U.K. Premier League Soccer Rights – Variety

You can now watch the World Cup in 4K HDR and it’s gorgeous - The Verge

What will the Mac be like in 2020? | Macworld

Apple, Marzipan, Delight | Becky Hansmeyer

Steve Troughton-Smith Marzipanifying

Steve Troughton-Smith's UIKit Pronouncement

On The Sad State of Macintosh Hardware - Quentin Carnicelli, Rogue Amoeba

Apple’s new Mac ads show that even Grimes uses dongles | TechCrunch

Truecaller

Nomorobo Robocall Blocking on the App Store

Electron

New life for an old MacBook Pro - Six Colors

197: Banana Royale Jun 11, 2018

It’s time to reflect on WWDC week, so Jason and Myke are joined by special guest developer James Thomson. We discuss our first impressions of the iOS 12 and macOS Mojave betas, the future of Mac apps in and out of the Mac App Store, and what new features are now at the top of James’s priority list as a developer.

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Clockwise #244: The Smooshing of Everything - Relay FM

Connected #196: Live from WWDC 2018 - Relay FM

Tickets for Upgrade Live in Chicago

Hello, stereo paired HomePods - Six Colors

Fox Sets Shareholder Vote on Disney Sale – Variety

It’s official: Amazon has saved The Expanse - The Verge

Netflix Exec: Obamas’ Productions Will Not Have a ‘Political Slant’ – Variety

‘Disenchantment’ Teases First Look At Characters In Netflix’s Matt Groeing Toon | Deadline

The Incomparable | I Am Not a Crackpot (Episode 410)

The small details of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, and more - Six Colors

With Mojave, Apple makes changes inside and outside Mac App Store - Six Colors

PCalc

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 223, Live From WWDC 2018 With Greg Joswiak and Mike Rockwell

DragThing

B-Sides #33: Trying New Things at WWDC - Relay FM

Membership - Relay FM

Six Colors podcast from WWDC - Six Colors

Under the Radar #135: On the Street at WWDC 2018 - Relay FM

196: Workflow Siren Jun 04, 2018

Live from WWDC, Jason and Myke break down the major announcements for iOS, macos, and watchOS, including a close result in the Upgrade Keynote Draft, the emergence of user automation on iOS via Siri, potentially big changes to the Mac App Store, and the upcoming workout battle between our two hosts.

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Connected in the Keynote

195: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2018 May 28, 2018

It’s time for our third annual predictions of what will happen on stage at Apple’s developer conference keynote! Jason and Myke compete for points by drafting 20 different items they expect will get a mention next week. Will there be new hardware, or will it all be about operating systems? Will your hosts shy away from picking items that have burned them during past WWDC drafts? All will be revealed.

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The Third Annual Upgrade WWDC Keynote Draft Scorecard PDF

Interactive Draft Scorecard, created by Zach Knox

How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software - Bloomberg

Best events to attend during WWDC 2018 | iMore

7 iPhone Features I'd Like to See in iOS 12 - Tom's Guide

iOS 12: Geeky features iOS needs | Macworld

Six Colors liveblog (@sixcolorsevent) | Twitter

194: Game of Jenga with Drivers May 21, 2018

Myke just built a gaming PC, which prompts us to discuss the current state of the art of Windows and macOS, as well as a broader discussion of living a multi-ecosystem lifestyle.

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Guillermo del Toro Horror Anthology Series Coming to Netflix – Variety

Barack and Michelle Obama Sign Netflix Production Deal – Variety

Remaster #58: Finally... - Relay FM

Cortex - Relay FM

A new Microsoft Store revenue share is coming - Windows Developer BlogWindows Developer Blog

Castria

Audio Hijack

Total Recorder

Download - Relay FM

Subnet - Relay FM

Marques Brownlee - MKBHD - YouTube

Austin Evans - Austin Evans - YouTube

PopSockets

The Best Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

193: This is Stephen Hackett’s Fault May 14, 2018

The 25th anniversary of BBEdit and a visit with a friend lead Jason to take a deep dive into Mac history, Google shows a disappointing lack of forethought in its AI demo, and the future of TV is apparently Apple’s TV app.

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Kindle Oasis - Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite E-reader – Amazon

LAYERS 2018

Jon Favreau’s Star Wars series will be set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens - The Verge

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is back for a sixth season after NBC saved it - Polygon

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'Last Man Standing' the Latest Examples of Broadcasters' Push for Ownership | Hollywood Reporter

‘The Expanse’ Canceled By Syfy After Three Seasons, Will Be Shopped | Deadline

Apple Plans to Sell Video Subscriptions Through TV App - Bloomberg

BBEdit turns 25 (or 26, who's counting?) - Six Colors

1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad

Power Mac G4 - Wikipedia

512 Pixels - YouTube

Six Colors - YouTube

Apple Cinema Display - Wikipedia

Download #54: Give Me All the Nannies - Relay FM

Connected #192: A Man of Movable Structure - Relay FM

Google now says controversial AI voice calling system will identify itself to humans - The Verge

Accidental Tech Podcast: 273: Playing You Like a Video Game

Air Max - Nike

adidas Pharrell Williams Tennis Hu Primeknit Shoes

New Balance

PopSockets

192: People Like Colors and Fun May 07, 2018

The 20th anniversary of the iMac prompts a discussion of how it changed Apple and continues to define how Apple designs products, Jason has a theory about why so many people thought iPhone X sales were crashing when they weren't, and Upstream ponders the Arrested Development "remix edition."

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2D Glasses 4 Pack - Amazon

3D Clip-On Glasses - Amazon

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Hugo (2011) - IMDb

BestPhotos on the App Store

PowerPhotos

Hulu Reveals Most-Watched Show, Touts 20 Million Subscribers | Hollywood Reporter

YouTube Adds TV Inventory to Premium Ad Product | Hollywood Reporter

‘There’s not a playbook’ to address YouTube’s problems, CEO says - Polygon

Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz is bringing his recut, chronological version of season 4 to Netflix on May 4th - The Verge

TCAs: Mitch Hurwitz Talks Secret 'Arrested Development' Project | Hollywood Reporter

Upgrade #91: iMac Special - Relay FM

The original iMac: 20 years since Apple changed its fate - Six Colors

Twenty Years Ago, Steve Jobs Introduced the iMac G3 – 512 Pixels

Apple posts record Q2 profit: charts, live tweets - Six Colors

5 takeaways from Apple’s record second-quarter 2018 results | Macworld

How Critics Got the iPhone X ‘Panic’ Story So Very Wrong - Tom's Guide

Unroll.me to close to EU users saying it can’t comply with GDPR | TechCrunch

Netflix is hiding Arrested Development’s original fourth season - Polygon

TV Talk Machine | We Saw the End Coming (Episode 94)

191: Alien Spacecraft Sitting on an End Table Apr 30, 2018

This week the Grim Reaper comes for AirPort, we imagine a future Apple AR/VR headset, and at the very end it’s time for Myke at the Movies to take on “Avengers: Infinity War.”

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The Flop House

The Adventure Zone | Maximum Fun

My Brother, My Brother and Me | Maximum Fun

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VOX Music

Tiny Player for Mac

Swinsian

Netflix Plans BuzzFeed-Set Docuseries 'Follow This' | Hollywood Reporter

Comcast Makes Formal $31 billion Offer for Sky – Variety

Apple Abandons Development of Wireless Routers - Bloomberg

It's official: Apple discontinues AirPort - Six Colors

Alternatives to AirPort - Six Colors

The Best Wi-Fi Router (for Most People): Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

The Best Wi-Fi Mesh-Networking Kits for Most People: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

Quick Tip: Make Time Machine backups over a network in High Sierra - Six Colors

Apple’s working on a powerful, wireless headset for both AR, VR - CNET

New 13-inch MacBook Air production reportedly pushed into second half of 2018

Photos: A Take Control Crash Course | Take Control Books

An Update on Speaker Support For AirPlay 2 | Sonos Blog

The Incomparable | Thoughts About Thanos (Episode 404)

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Closes in on All-Time Domestic Weekend Record – Variety

Thoughts on Avengers: Infinity War (and Yes, There are Spoilers) – Whatever

190: Redefine It Upward Apr 23, 2018

Tim Cook totally has an Mac on his desk and an iPad at home, but how can Apple advance both its platforms while allowing them to retain their individuality? Also, Amazon Prime has a big number and Apple puts a chill into leakers.

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More Color - Six Colors

Free Agents - Relay FM

Netflix 30-Second Mobile TV, Movie Previews Look Like Snapchat Stories – Variety

Jeff Bezos Just Revealed How Many Prime Members Amazon Has - Buzzfeed

Apple to launch a premium news subscription service, report says | TechCrunch

Apple’s TV Plans: What We Know So Far, Including a List of Shows - IndieWire

The complete list of Apple TV shows and series: Latest news, actors, and release dates | Macworld

The Menu Bar – Worms and Viruses

Daring Fireball: The Menu Bar

Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

Upgrade #147: Outside the Zone of Secrecy - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: Company-Wide Apple Memo on ‘The Impact of Leaks’ Leaks

Mac Power Users #420: Presentation Workflows - Relay FM

Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter Pointer Remote Control

Remotely Advancing iPad Keynote Slides — MacSparky

iOS apps that need to be on the Mac | Macworld

Canvas #58: The Multi-Pad Lifestyle, with Myke Hurley - Relay FM

189: Obsolescence Isn’t What It Used to Be Apr 16, 2018

Special Guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to discuss the weather, old speakers, Apple's latest TV acquisition, the long slow fade of 32-bit Mac apps, and the arrival of a new version of his favorite iOS writing app.

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GitHub - matryer/bitbar: Put the output from any script or program in your Mac OS X Menu Bar

LaMetric Time - clock for smart home and office

My Airplay speakers have become obsolete because their app hasn’t been updated in four years - The Verge

Apple's video service developing 'Foundation' - Six Colors

Apple is developing a TV show based on Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series - The Verge

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Farewell and Thank You

JustWatch - Streaming Search Engine for Movies and TV Shows

Automatically track TV & movies you're watching - Trakt.tv

TV Time - Your TV shows calendar (TVShow Time)

List of Movies and TV Shows on Netflix | Flixable

Letterboxd • Your life in film

Apple activates warning for users of 32-bit apps in High Sierra - Six Colors

How to Find All 32-Bit Apps on a Mac

Vector 33: Drafts

Overview for Drafts 4 Users | Drafts

Drafts Pro | Drafts

Download - Relay FM

Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM

188: An Elephant on the Bridge Apr 09, 2018

What is the future of the Mac? This week we connect the future of the Mac Pro, the possibility of Apple abandoning Intel processors, and the rumored unification of Mac and iOS development. Also, Jason reviews the new sixth-generation iPad.

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First iOS 11.4 developer beta | 9to5Mac

Apple introduces iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition - Apple

iPad 2018 review: Practicality over luxury - Six Colors

Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch

Matthew Panzarino on Twitter: "I didn't see any new Mac Minis."

Apple Plans to Use Its Own Chips in Macs From 2020, Replacing Intel - Bloomberg

Bloomberg: Apple to use its own chips in Macs from 2020 - Six Colors

Why the next Mac processor transition won’t be like the last two | Macworld

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "It's possible that the 2019 Mac Pro is going to be introduced in the same keynote that Apple announces a transition to ARM 🤨"

Parties for WWDC on the App Store

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187: Whiz-Bang Wonderfulness Apr 02, 2018

This week Jason steps up to the baseball plate and takes a second swing at the meaning of Apple’s education event, while Myke defends the viability of pen and paper. We also discuss what’s new in Apple’s latest software updates, and once again fail to solve the riddle of the HomePod.

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Serenity's Confirmation of iBooks Author

Amy Poehler to Direct, Star in and Produce Netflix Comedy 'Wine Country' (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

‘Vulture Club’ Starring Susan Sarandon Coming to YouTube Red – Variety

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple Goes to Hollywood. Will Its Story Have a Happy Ending? - The New York Times

Making The Grade: Why Apple’s education strategy is not based on reality | 9to5Mac

Apple Renews its Love for Education not the Education Market – Tech.pinions

Apple Releases iOS 11.3 with iPhone Battery Settings, ARKit 1.5, New Animoji, and More – MacStories

Apple Releases watchOS 4.3 with iPhone Music Controls, Portrait Nightstand Mode, and More – MacStories

Mac Desktop Extension Software Duet Display Rendered Inoperable in macOS 10.13.4 [Updated] - Mac Rumors

MacOS officially gains support for external GPUs - The Verge

First iOS 11.4 developer beta for iPhone and iPad coming today | 9to5Mac

Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS 11.4 to Developers - Mac Rumors

Relay FM Live Show at WWDC

186: Black Market Crayons Mar 27, 2018

Jason attended Apple's education event and reports live and direct from Chicago to discuss the new sixth-generation iPad, Apple's place in the education market, the relevance of the Apple Pencil for education, and the whole scene at Lane Tech College Prep High School.

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Do By Friday

Roboism - Relay FM

The first Chrome OS tablet is here - The Verge

App Camp For Girls

Apple Staff in Lane Tech's Colors

Jason's Class Schedule

Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education.

Formerly Of The Chicago Sun-Times – Andy Ihnatko

Logitech announces $49 Crayon stylus, cheaper alternative to Apple Pencil | 9to5Mac

185: The March 2018 Apple Event Draft Mar 19, 2018

Apple’s holding a media event at a school in Chicago, and next week Jason will be there to report back about what got announced. But in the meantime, it’s time for another draft, as Myke and Jason attempt to predict what will be shown on stage in Chicago. Apple also announced WWDC dates this week and made some more moves to grow its unannounced video service.

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The March 2018 Apple Event Draft Scorecard

Fancy Prince | Do By Friday #47

iOS 11.3 beta 2 adds brand new ClassKit framework for educational apps | 9to5Mac

Families - Apple

New lower-cost 13-inch Retina MacBook reported to debut in June, iPad refresh coming | 9to5Mac

WWDC 2018

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AltConf Tickets

Apple Watch Bands - Apple

NIKEiD - Custom Shoes, Trainers and Bags

Sonos

Material Dock | Studio Neat

W3 Vintage Stand - ELAGO

Six Colors liveblog (@sixcolorsevent) | Twitter

184: The Claim Chowder Secret Society Mar 12, 2018

What are our top five Apple products of the past five years? Jason and Myke list their choices in something that is almost, but not quite, a draft. Also: Did Jason accurately predict the extended survival of the MacBook Air? A watchful Upgradian provides the answer. We also muse about the future of keyboards and discuss Netflix as a future home for a former president.

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MacBook Air: Why won’t it die? | Macworld

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 216, With Special Guest Jason Snell

The Hysterical Way James Cameron Pitched Aliens - CINEMABLEND

Apple patented a keyboard that can’t be defeated by crumbs - The Verge

New Apple patent imagines an OLED screen as a keyboard for MacBooks - The Verge

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman | Netflix Official Site

The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale | Netflix Official Site

Kenneth Lonergan Signs Deal With Amazon – Variety

Jon Favreau to Executive Produce and Write Live-Action Star Wars Series | StarWars.com

183: It’s Dumb Until We Do It Mar 05, 2018

Would Apple really update the MacBook Air at this late date? We break down the possibilities, plus Jason finally finishes his HomePod review, Netflix and Apple keep investing in original video content, and then we take off and nuke the site from orbit as Myke at the Movies revisits 1986's “Aliens.”

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HomePod review: Stop, Look, and Listen - Six Colors

Apple Turns Up Audio Ambition With High-End Headphones - Bloomberg

Netflix Eyeing Total of About 700 Original Series, Movies in 2018 – Variety

M. Night Shyamalan to Produce Straight-to-Series Thriller For Apple – Variety

Amazon Streaming UFC Pay-Per-View Events on Prime Video – Variety

Apple Hires Angélica Guerra as Head of Latin American Programming – Variety

KGI: Apple to release more affordable 13-inch MacBook Air in Q2, HomePod demand ‘mediocre’ so far | 9to5Mac

Canopy – Studio Neat

Wireless Backlit Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone + Apple TV - Logitech

Logitech Create iPad Pro keyboard case with Smart connector

Osmo series - handheld camera gimbals - DJI

Aliens (1986) - IMDb

182: March of Minor Products Feb 26, 2018

This week we discuss rumors about new AirPods and this fall’s iPhones, speculate about what makes a good Apple TV app, revisit the idea of ARM Macs in the context of Windows 10's ARM limitations, and save a moment to praise Alto’s Odyssey.

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Free Agents - Relay FM

YouTube App on Apple TV Updated Following User Complaints Over Subscriptions Layout and More - Mac Rumors

AirPlay 2 Features Removed From iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3 - Mac Rumors

WWDC 2018 Dates Possibly June 4-8 at San Jose Convention Center - Mac Rumors

Apple Plans Upgrades to Popular AirPods Headphones - Bloomberg

iPad Refresh in March Likely as Apple Receives Certification for New Tablets in Eurasia - Mac Rumors

KGI: Apple Developing High-End Over-Ear Headphones, Launching Late 2018 at the Earliest - Mac Rumors

Microsoft Finally Documents the Limitations of Windows 10 on ARM - Thurrott.com

Windows 10 on ARM limits (briefly) confirmed: No virtualization, no OpenGL | Ars Technica

Download #43: Tea Party With Bots - Relay FM

Microsoft Is Selling Old Lumia Smartphones Again, For Some Reason - Gizmodo

Nokia’s banana phone from The Matrix is back - The Verge

Subnet - Relay FM

Apple Plans Giant High-End iPhone, Lower-Priced Model - Bloomberg

Life on an iPad | The Overspill: when there's more that I want to say

Alto's Odyssey on the App Store

Remaster #53: Remaster's Odyssey - Relay FM

Manything on the App Store

Steve Troughton-Smith's HomeKit Camera Recommendation

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is Here - Austin Evans - YouTube

181: Banana Slug Bookshelf Feb 19, 2018

What does the death of Twitter for Mac say about the future of Mac software? Is Apple making big changes to how it releases software, and how will it impact the quality of the Apple product experience? We ponder these questions, note some surprising additions to Apple's video programming, and briefly discuss how Jason permanently scarred his bookshelf.

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HomePod as Mac Speaker — MacSparky

How to control HomePod from Mac or iOS | Macworld

Why Does the Apple HomePod Exist? - Austin Evans - YouTube

Myke at the Movies | "A Few Good Men" (Episode 41)

Playing for Fun - Relay FM

Sorry, Apple’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ gets a second season | TechCrunch

Netflix ‘Cloverfield Paradox’ Ratings: 5 Million Viewers in First Week – Variety

NFL Thursday Night Digital Rights: Amazon, YouTube, Twitter, Verizon Again at Bidding Table – Variety

Apple Developing Series Based on NBA Star Kevin Durant – Variety

NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace Docu-Series Coming to Facebook Watch – Variety

Upgrade #70: I Could Call My iPhone a Muffin - Relay FM

Twitterrific for Mac

Tweetbot for Mac

Get Twitter - Microsoft Store

Electron

Daring Fireball: The Threat to the Mac: The Growing Popularity of Non-Native Apps

How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software - Bloomberg

Apple's software "problem" and "fixing" it - Six Colors

Apple’s Software “Problem” and “Fixing” It - Steven Sinofsky - Medium

Connected #158: The EchoSystem - Relay FM

TWSBI Precision Mechanical Pencil | TWSBI

180: Too Much Speaker Feb 12, 2018

After a weekend with the HomePod, it’s time for Myke and Jason to discuss what they like and dislike about Apple’s new connected speaker. Is it so loud that Myke is angering his neighbors? Will Jason replace his Amazon Echo? How does the HomePod match up with other products in the category? Plus, Apple introduces its new battery interface and one of the company’s first big TV shows loses its creative team.

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iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support

IDC: Tablet shipments decline for 13th straight quarter, Amazon overtakes Samsung for second place | VentureBeat

Viacom Acquires Event Producer VidCon | Hollywood Reporter

VidCon Update - Hank Green - YouTube

Bryan Fuller Exits Apple's 'Amazing Stories' Anthology (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

YouTube’s Apple TV App Scores a Redesign – MacStories

Apple adds live news channels to TV app for iOS and Apple TV | TechCrunch

Jason's first HomePod songs

HomePod vs. iPod Hi-Fi - 512Pixels - YouTube

PLAY:5 — Biggest and Boldest Home Speaker | Sonos

John MacFarlane's thoughts on the HomePod (Sonos Co-Founder)

HomePod Muffling Audio

What needs to be fixed in Apple's Siri | Macworld

Adding HomeKit to incompatible devices with Homebridge - Six Colors

Apple Leather Case for iPod classic (160GB), iPod (60GB and 80GB) - Apple

TripMode

179: Somewhere Between One and a Gabillion Feb 05, 2018

Apple reaches a record high in revenue and profit, but what’s up with the iPhone and Mac sales figures? This week we break down Apple’s huge holiday quarter, including the calendar quirk that has cut Apple both ways.

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Apple confirms HomePod audio sources, and Bluetooth isn’t one - The Verge

J.J. Abrams Sci-Fi Drama ‘Demimonde’ Lands At HBO With Series Order | Deadline

Amazon's $1bn bet on Lord of the Rings shows scale of its TV ambition | Media | The Guardian

YouTube’s live TV service is now available for Apple TV devices - The Verge

YouTube to Be Live TV Partner of New L.A. Soccer Team | Hollywood Reporter

Facebook, World Surf League Deal Comes as Wave Pool Tech Comes Ashore – Variety

Podcaster Gimlet Media Launches Film & TV Unit | Deadline

The Cloverfield Paradox is now available on Netflix after surprise Super Bowl reveal - Polygon

Apple Q1 2018 earnings: Record revenue, beating the estimates - Six Colors

This is Tim: Transcript of Apple's Q1 2018 earnings call - Six Colors

4 tidbits we learned from Apple’s record quarterly results | Macworld

Amazon reports nearly $2 billion in profit, blowing past Wall Street expectations for holiday quarter | TechCrunch

Apple Music on Track to Overtake Spotify in U.S. Subscribers - WSJ

Apple press fail: iPhone sales were up last quarter, not down | Philip Elmer‑DeWitt

Is it the end of the line for the ‘i’ at Apple? Analyzing Apple’s naming scheme | Macworld

macOS Server: As features are cut, what does the future hold for Apple’s server software? - Six Colors

v2 (@v2app) | Twitter

178: On a Dark Desert Highway Jan 29, 2018

How did Apple do in 2017? Jason and Myke break down the annual Six Colors Apple Report Card, based on a survey of 50 notable Apple-watchers. Also, the HomePod gets pre-orders, a ship date, and a new set of listening parties for journalists. You can check out of the Apple Store any time you like, but you can never leave.

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Upgrade #129: Disneyland for Developers - Relay FM

Myke's Hamilton Image

HomePod goes up for order January 26, arrives on February 9 - Six Colors

Query #23: Hands-on with the HomePod - Relay FM

How HomePod works with Apple Music, iTunes Match, iCloud Music Library, AirPlay, and FLAC files | iMore

Messages in iCloud Returns in iOS 11.3 Beta – MacStories

Murdoch's Sky takeover blocked by UK competition watchdog

Damien Chazelle to Write, Direct Straight-to-Series Drama for Apple | Hollywood Reporter

CNN Is Closing Down Beme, YouTube Star Casey Neistat’s Video Company

Apple in 2017: The Six Colors report card - Six Colors

Dell’s new XPS 15 2-in-1 has a ‘maglev’ keyboard - The Verge

177: Stuck in the Mud Jan 22, 2018

What comes next? The iPhone product line may see more changes in 2018, but do the rumors of two new models make sense? Is Apple missing its shot in the voice-assistant market with the delays of HomePod and the limitations of Siri? Is Apple’s move to return its cash hoard to the U.S. a financial diuretic that will boost American productivity? And if you want to get Myke’s reaction to finally seeing “Hamilton”, just you wait… it’s coming at the very end of the show.

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Aqua (user interface) - Design Elements - Wikipedia

Download #38: Dumbest Idea Ever - Relay FM

Apple says it will pay a $38 billion tax bill to move foreign money back to the US - The Verge

Apple teams with Malala Fund to support girls’ education - Apple

Disney Hires Apple Veteran Kevin Swint to Launch New Streaming Service – Variety

J.J. Abrams Shopping TV Space Drama Script (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

KGI: Apple adding 6.5-inch OLED and 6.1-inch LCD bezel-less iPhone to lineup in 2018 | 9to5Mac

Apple Receives FCC Approval for HomePod, Suggesting a Launch Could Come Soon - Mac Rumors

AirPlay 2: Everything we know about Apple’s upgraded wireless audio streaming feature | 9to5Mac

Is CES a trouble spot for Apple? | Macworld

Patriot (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb

Counterpart (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb

Star Trek: Discovery (TV Series 2017– ) - IMDb

Black Mirror (TV Series 2011– ) - IMDb

Travelers (TV Series 2016– ) - IMDb

Twitch Just Closed A Major Deal With Disney - Cinema Blend

Twitch's new tools help streamers hype pre-recorded videos - Engadget

Hamilton (musical) - Wikipedia

Pod4Ham - a podcast from The Incomparable

176: Final Cat Pro Jan 16, 2018

What are Jason and Myke’s hopes and dreams for iOS, the iPhone, and the iPad in 2018? Also: Apple buys more TV shows, a podcast tip, and the visual-effects industry tests Jason.

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Final Cut Pro X - Apple

Buy Pro Apps Bundle for Education - Education - Apple

Guilherme Rambo (@_inside) | Twitter

How to enable "real dark mode" on OS X / macOS – Guilherme Rambo – Medium

‘Are You Sleeping’ Drama Starring Octavia Spencer In Works At Apple | Deadline

Apple Gives Straight-To-Series Order To ‘Home’ Docuseries | Deadline

The complete list of Apple TV shows and series | Macworld

Apple Gives Straight-To-Series Order To ‘Home’ Docuseries | Deadline

What the iPhone, iPad, and iOS need in 2018 | Macworld

Connected #175: The Devil on my Shoulder - Relay FM

Mailplane - Gmail for Mac

Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone

Accessories Collection - Organizer Pouches - Parts – TOM BIHN

175: $4,999, Cheap! Jan 09, 2018

Jason reviews his new base-model iMac Pro, we speculate about the unified (or not) future of Apple's software-development platforms, and there's an awful lot of news from the world of streaming media.

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Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 210, With Special Guest Jason Snell

Download #36: Discomfortday - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 255: The Thermal Paste Lottery

Download #35: Let Deadpool Be Deadpool - Relay FM

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman | Netflix Official Site

David Letterman arrives on Netflix next week - Six Colors

Amazon Installs Work-Around to Keep YouTube on Fire TV – Variety

Google is introducing a new Smart Display platform - The Verge

The iMac Pro has landed - Six Colors

Analog(ue) #123: That Situation is Upon Us - Relay FM

iZotope RX 6 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software

iMac Pro Teardown - iFixit

The T2 chip makes the iMac Pro the start of a Mac revolution | Macworld

Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create One User Experience - Bloomberg

Accidental Tech Podcast: 254: Hot Box With Knobs

Anker 60W 6-Port USB Wall Charger - Amazon

What's on my desk - Six Colors

The Best Standing Desks: Wirecutter Reviews | A New York Times Company

Hover Series 2 Monitor Arms by RightAngle Products

**174: The 2017 Upgradies** Jan 01, 2018
Presenting the Fourth Annual Upgradies! In this episode Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2017 across many categories, with important input provided by you, the Upgradians! Only the finest will walk away with the coveted title of Upgradies Award Winner.

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Nominations:

Best Overall iOS app

Carrot Weather

Overcast

Scrivener

Tweetbot

1Password

Best Newcomer iOS App

Files

Affinity Photo

Apollo

Things 3

Best Overall Mac App

Final Cut Pro X

1Password

OmniFocus

Safari

Best Newcomer Mac App

Forecast

Twitterrific

Pixelmator Pro

Game of the Year

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

What Remains of Edith Finch

Super Mario Odyssey

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)

iOS Game of the Year

Flipflop Solitaire

Inside

Life is Strange

Jackbox Party Pack 4

Monument Valley 2

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Favourite Movie:

Baby Driver

Spider-Man Homecoming

Blade Runner 2049

Wonder Woman

Favourite (Upgrade) Myke at the Movies

Spider-Man Homecoming

Blade Runner: The Final Cut

Terminator 2

Favourite Book

Borderline by Mishell Baker

Turtles all the Way Down, by John Green

The Caledonian Gambit, by Dan Moren

Artemis, by Andy Weir

Favourite Apple Product

iPhone X

iPad Pro 10.5

Apple Watch Series 3

Favourite Non-Apple Product

Nintendo Switch

Lutron Caseta Smart Switches

Google Home Mini

Amazon Echo

Worst Gadget/Most Disappointing Tech

Brydge Keyboard

Smart Connector

Pixel 2 XL

MacBook Pro

Apple TV

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HomePod Firmware Leak

Overreaching smartphones: Essential Phone and Red Hydrogen One

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HomePod Firmware Leak

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Most Life-Changing Hardware

iPad Pro 10.5

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173: The 2017 Upgrade Holiday Special Dec 25, 2017

Just in time for Christmas, Jason and Myke look back at the trends of 2017 and reveal their 2018 Apple wish lists. Then it's time for special guests Serenity Caldwell and Stephen Hackett to join us for a round of very special #askupgrade, the first-ever Upgrade Secret Santa, and a Myke at the Movies look at "Home Alone 2."

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Query - Relay FM

All-New Kindle Oasis E-reader

Kindle Paperwhite

Comic Book Fidget Toys

R2-D2™ App-Enabled Droid™ – Sphero Store

Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder

Cortex Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat

Heads Up! on the App Store

Spaceteam - A Chaotic and Cooperative Card Game

Exploding Kittens

Telestrations

Jackbox Games

Hungry Hungry Hippos - Wikipedia

Space Adventure

Smartphone Magnifier

Rotating Moon Star Projection Lamp

Batman Stretch Armstrong

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) - IMDb

Myke at the Movies | "Home Alone" (Episode 17)

Talkboy - Wikipedia

172: My Brain Was Slowly Expanding Dec 18, 2017

Has Disney changed the future of streaming TV with its purchase of Fox? Has Jason bought himself an iMac Pro? Have Myke and Jason watched “The Last Jedi”? Yes to all of the above. (Don’t worry if you haven’t seen the movie, we’ll save that until the end and fire off the Spoiler Horn before we start talking details.)

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Inquisitive #39: Favourite Album: Federico Viticci and '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' - Relay FM

Inquisitive #41: Favourite Album: Jason Snell and 'Crowded House' - Relay FM

Apple Orders Ronald D. Moore Space Drama Series | Deadline

Amazon is selling the Apple TV and Google Chromecast again - The Verge

Disney to Buy 21st Century Fox Assets for $52.4 Billion in Historic Hollywood Merger – Variety

iMac Pro: 1 Week Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Cabel Sasser's Experience with the iMac Pro

iMac Pro: The first shoe drops - Six Colors

iZotope RX 6 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software

The Incomparable | An Old Sock Full of Diamonds (Episode 384)

The Last Jedi | The Incomparable

Star Wars (Franchise) | The Incomparable

171: Really Weird Chess Game Dec 11, 2017

What do Amazon's battles with Google and Apple say about the strategies of the tech giants? Also, Jony Ive returns to the White Room, and a meeting with the hosts of Jason and Myke's favorite podcasts brings some perspective regarding the connection between podcasters and their listeners.

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The Incomparable | Tastes Like College (Episode 322)

Download #33: Consensual Mass Hallucination - Relay FM

Google is pulling YouTube off the Fire TV and Echo Show - The Verge

Amazon Prime Video now available on Apple TV - Six Colors

Amazon Prime on the 3rd Gen Apple TV

Apple Discontinues Third-Generation Apple TV - Mac Rumors

Apple's Ive Regains Management of Design Team After 2 Years - Bloomberg

Authy - Two-Factor Authentication App

1Password

When a specific hashtag is used on Twitter add the Tweet to a Google spreadsheet - IFTTT

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170: The Rat King of Cables Dec 04, 2017

All the Apple operating-system bugs in the world can’t stop us from discussing Jason’s office clean-out, holiday decorations, the new Kindle Oasis, and podcasting tools and techniques. And yes, in the end we have to discuss Apple’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.

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Myke at the Movies | "Empire Records" (Episode 36)

Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast

CARROT Weather Adds Powerful, Redesigned Apple Watch App – MacStories

All-New Kindle Oasis – Amazon Official Site

Kindle Paperwhite E-reader – Amazon Official Site

Free Agents #35: I Guess I'm Felix Unger - Relay FM

Remaster - Relay FM

HD60 S | elgato.com

KALLAX - IKEA

Call Recorder for Skype - Ecamm Network

Call Recorder for FaceTime - Ecamm Network

Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS

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Zencastr

The Podcast Guest Guide

Accidental Tech Podcast: 250: We're Doing a Show

Developer goes public with macOS root vulnerability - Six Colors

Apple patches macOS High Sierra root vulnerability - Six Colors

A bit more about Apple's automatic security updates - Six Colors

Alert: Apple Dec. 2 Springboard bug? - Six Colors

Apple releases iOS 11.2 with ‘I.T’ autocorrect fix, faster wireless charging and Apple Pay Cash | TechCrunch

Month 13 is out of bounds | The Robservatory

mophie wireless charging base - Apple

169: Discontinue All Other Products Nov 27, 2017

Myke returns from his trip to catch up on everything Jason and John did on last week’s show: summoning Siri, selling merchandise, and proposing entirely new classes of Apple product. We discuss Myke’s travels with the iPhone X, a possible update to the iPhone SE, and whether or not Apple should one day make a laptop that runs iOS.

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YouTube is back on Amazon’s Echo Show - The Verge

iPhone SE 2 Again Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2018 - Mac Rumors

Why Apple’s next laptop should run iOS | Macworld

Kidney stones, electric cars, Pixelbooks and Twitter | Joe Posnanski

Google Pixelbook, Laptop with Google Assistant – Google Store

Brydge Keyboards

Astronomy Picture of the Day

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Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels

MarsEdit 3 - Desktop blog editing for the Mac.

Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12

Editorial for iOS

Scrivener Features | Literature & Latte

Ulysses

168: Hail Hydrant Nov 20, 2017

John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss the possibilities of an iMac with an A10 processor inside, the delay of the HomePod, whether Apple understands the concerns of professional Mac users, the return of Twitterrific for the Mac, and the proper way to refer to keyboard shortcuts.

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App Camp 2020: Help us expand to 3 new cities! | Indiegogo

Apple’s laptop designs are cornering Mac users | Macworld

What's a real computer? - Six Colors

Microsoft CEO Nadella: here's how we're different from Apple and Google | TechRadar

Apple's new iPad Pro spot asks 'what's a computer?' | iMore

Spinner | Off-world: The Blade Runner Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia

Charlie Sheen's Dodge M4S Turbo Intercepter From The Wraith Is For Sale - Thrillist

Dual Lens Switching on iPhone X – Studio Neat

The best laptop ever made – Marco.org

Modifier key order - All this

The order of modifier keys on the Mac - Six Colors

Think Retro: Open Apple, closed Apple | Macworld

Folklore.org: Swedish Campground

167: The White Room of My Mind Nov 13, 2017

Jumping off from two Bloomberg reports about Apple hardware, Myke and Jason discuss the future of the iPad Pro and what in the world Apple is thinking as it develops an augmented-reality headset. We’ve also got updates on Apple’s television venture, the future and influence of the iPhone X, and Apple Pay for iMessage.

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National Novel Writing Month

Free Agents - Relay FM

Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon Morning Show Drama Lands at Apple | Hollywood Reporter

TV Talk Machine | Gradations of Bad (Episode 153)

KGI: Apple to Launch 6.5-Inch 'iPhone X Plus' and Lower-Priced 6.1-Inch Full-Screen LCD Model Next Year - Mac Rumors

Apple Pay for iMessage Debuts in iOS 11.2 Beta – MacStories

@_inside on Os update requirements for Apple Pay Cash

@Panzer: Apple Pay Cash Card Effects

Apple Is Ramping Up Work on AR Headset to Succeed iPhone - Bloomberg

This Week in Tech 640 - Stand Clear of the Closing Doors

Apple Is Working on 2018 iPad Redesign With Facial Recognition - Bloomberg

What will the next iPad Pro look like? - Six Colors

Picturing the bezel-less iPad Pro - Six Colors

166: The Machine That Makes Money Nov 06, 2017

Myke abandons the #plusclub for an iPhone X, and compares notes with Jason after a week of using Apple’s new phone, including cameras, OLED, Animoji karaoke, and Face ID. We also discuss Apple’s latest quarterly results, which show great news for the iPad and Mac and the promise of a record-setting holiday quarter to come.

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WatchDots - Customize your Apple Watch

Leather Sleeve for 12‑inch MacBook - Saddle Brown - Apple

Halide 1.5: A camera app made for iPhone X – Halide

Apple’s new TV shows will be nipple-free - Recode

Apple’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Hollywood Is the Opposite of Edgy - Bloomberg

TV Talk Machine | We've Columboed Ourselves (Episode 152)

Animoji Karaoke Takes Over Social Media Following iPhone X Launch - Mac Rumors

How to Use Animoji on the iPhone X - Toms Guide

Jason Snell - Get Lucky

Animoji Khan - YouTube

iPhone X review: The best damn product Apple has ever made | iMore

Apple results: All systems go for a record holiday quarter - Six Colors

This is Tim: Apple Q4 2017 financial call transcript - Six Colors

165: The iPhone X Review Oct 31, 2017

This week is all about the iPhone X, which Jason reviewed and now has in his hands to answer Myke's—and your—questions.

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iPhone X: Tomorrow's iPhone today - Six Colors

iPhone X First Look - Six Colors - YouTube

Upgrade #1: Fly Casual - Relay FM

Apple Releases iOS 11.1 with New Emoji, 3D Touch App Switcher, and More – MacStories

Vidit's Control Center Mockup

Horace Dediu on Twitter: "FaceID is not a feature..."

Review of Apple’s iPhone X at Disneyland - Techcrunch

I Tried The iPhone X — And The Killer Feature Is Its Size - Buzzfeed

iPhone X review: face the future - The Verge

iPhone 8 review: The Inessential iPhone - Six Colors

Frame Case for iPhone X - Incase

RhinoShield CrashGuard Bumper Case for iPhone X (Pre-Order) – RhinoShield by Evolutive Labs

Grip Case » dbrand

iPhone X Repair Costs Higher Than Previous Models – 512 Pixels

164: The Lost Phone for Nerds Oct 23, 2017

What if Jason went to a tech conference with a brand-new iPhone and nobody cared? We discuss the curious case of the iPhone 8, the challenges entertainment and tech companies both face when trying to launch video streaming services, and the future of the Mac as viewed through the inbox of Apple executives.

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Fancy Prince | Do By Friday

Hello from the Magic Tavern

Brydge Keyboards

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App Camp 2020: Help us expand to 3 new cities! | Indiegogo

Android TV

BAMTech - Wikipedia

Black Eye for CBS All Access

TeeVee | Star Trek: Discovery S1E6 review: "Lethe" (Episode 325)

Apple's Craig Federighi Confirms There's No October Event in the Works - Mac Rumors

Apple CEO Tim Cook: Mac Mini Will Be 'Important Part' of Future Product Lineup - Mac Rumors

Apple reportedly isn’t producing enough iPhone X units for first weekend sales | TechCrunch

Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices

163: Kindle Bubbles Oct 16, 2017

This week there's a bunch of news from the world of entertainment. Apple's new TV execs made their first big deal in Hollywood, which brings up lots of questions about what Apple's video service will be and when it will arrive. There's also a new service that brings your iTunes purchases to Amazon and Google and vice versa. Speaking of Amazon, there's also a new Kindle you can take in the bathtub--if you have a good bathtub.

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Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards - Relay FM

Now you can take your waterproof Kindle Oasis to an oasis - Six Colors

Movies Anywhere now goes beyond Disney - Six Colors

How to use Movies Anywhere to stream your digital movie library - The Verge

Spielberg’s ‘Amazing Stories’ is just the first of Apple’s major TV deals | Macworld

Ten burning questions about Apple's forthcoming video service - Six Colors

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple's TV Strategy Becomes Clearer as Top Stars Jockey for Shows | Hollywood Reporter

Tim Goodman: Apple Might Have a Surprisingly Steep Learning Curve as it Enters the TV Industry | Hollywood Reporter

How Apple can boost my iPad productivity - Six Colors

162: The Spider Is a Metaphor Oct 09, 2017

Jason’s iMac gets a unwelcome visitor and he ponders an upgrade--but is the iMac Pro overkill, or a wise investment? Also, an influx of new emoji are coming to iOS and macOS in the near future, which is more important than you’d think.

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Release Notes 2017: Chicago : Conference : Everything But the Code

Pen Addict Podcast & Field Notes Open House - Facebook

Half - Cut Photo/Video Storage in ½

Twitterrific for Mac

Schedule - Relay FM

Needs repair: A 5K iMac with spider retention issues - Six Colors

iMac Pro - Apple

iZotope RX 6 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software

Removing podcast room noise, hum, and echo - Six Colors

Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple reveals new emoji coming to iPhone and iPad, including “I love you” - Apple

New Emojis in iOS 11.1 - Emojipedia

iOS 11 Installed on 25% of Devices One Week After Launch - Mac Rumors

Gboard on the App Store

1️⃣ Will You Be My Emoji? 💍 | Welcome to Macintosh

WhatsApp Unveils Its Own Emojis - Emojipedia

Apple's New Animoji - Emojipedia

Rocket — the fastest emoji app for your Mac

Photos: A Take Control Crash Course | Take Control Books

161: I Look at My Phone and the Money Leaves Oct 02, 2017

Myke and Jason have taken delivery of the Apple TV 4K and have some initial thoughts, Apple gives us a deeper dive into how Face ID works, and Amazon introduces many Echos and gets in a fight with YouTube. Plus, this entire description now fits in a tweet... if you’re special.

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Shazam Launches Redesigned, Faster Apple Watch App – MacStories

Myke at the Movies | "Kill Bill" (Episode 31)

Giving you more characters to express yourself - Twitter Blog

Twitter just doubled the character limit for tweets to 280 - The Verge

Notes.app: Everyone's favorite Twitter extender - Six Colors

Face ID Security White Paper

About Face ID advanced technology - Apple Support

Privacy - Apple

Apple TV 4K review - YouTube

Daring Fireball: Thoughts on Apple TV 4K

The Verge's Apple TV 4K review is a mixed bag - Six Colors

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Google pulls YouTube off the Amazon Echo Show - The Verge

Spot and Catch Fire (TV): A round-up of yesterday's Amazon announcements - Six Colors

Amazon announces $20 Echo Buttons for playing trivia games with your family - The Verge

Panasonic TX-50DX700B 50-inch 1400 Hz 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV with Freeview Play (2016 Model) - Silver: Amazon

SmartCast P-Series 4K UHD with XLED Pro & XHDR Home Theater Display | VIZIO

Apple Watch Support in Apple’s Upcoming AirPower Mat Limited to Series 3 Models - Mac Rumors

160: A Helipad on Your Table Sep 25, 2017

Jason and Myke discuss the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and the Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular, plus there’s a little bit about macOS High Sierra. And then Myke at the Movies is back with “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.”

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Sorry! (game) - Wikipedia

Carcassonne (Game) - Wikipedia

Galaxy S7 Wireless Charging Battery Pack Mobile Accessories - EP-TG930BBUGUS | Samsung US

Charge Force Case Made for Galaxy S8 - Mophie

Myke at the Movies | "Blade Runner: The Final Cut" (Episode 28)

TechCongress — Applications for 2018 are now open!

Safari 11 now available for macOS Sierra and OS X El Capitan | 9to5Mac

A11 Bionic Chip in iPhone 8 and iPhone X on Par With 13-Inch MacBook Pro, Outperforms iPad Pro - Mac Rumors

Review: The iPhone 8 is a look into the augmented future of photography | TechCrunch

Material Dock | Studio Neat

Apple admits to Apple Watch LTE problems just before it ships - The Verge

Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bug | iMore

Upgrade #107: The Upgrade Programme - Relay FM

Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM

What we need from Apple to make standalone Apple Watch podcast apps – Marco.org

Under the Radar #98: The Accidental Episode - Relay FM

iOS 11, HEVC, HEIF: Learn all about the new video and photo formats - Macworld

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - IMDb

Apple Watch Sport Loop: an up close look at the new Midnight Blue band | iMore

159: Retcon Incident Sep 18, 2017

Our wallets much lighter than last week, we discuss what new Apple products we’ve ordered and what we’re still waiting for. We also spend a lot more time dissecting the iPhone X and Face ID, and leave room for plenty of follow-up and #askupgrade

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Apple Watch — Dear Apple - YouTube

365 - Kyle Seth Gray

Stuart Breingan; The ‘Standing Up in the Office Guy’

One Year with Apple Watch — SBREINGAN.COM

Analog(ue) - Relay FM

Myke at the Movies - a podcast from The Incomparable

LTE in Apple Watch Series 3 Models Only Works in Country of Purchase - Mac Rumors

Apple bumps prices on higher capacity iPad Pro models - Six Colors

PCalc's iPhone X Layout

Carrot Weather's iPhone X Layout

Why I'm not getting a $999 iPhone - The Verge

How the iPhone X and cellular Apple Watch fulfill Apple’s design ideals | Macworld

The New iPhone Will Complete Apple’s War on Buttons - The Ringer

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 200, With Special Guest Craig Federighi

Interview: Apple’s Craig Federighi answers some burning questions about Face ID | TechCrunch

Apple's Craig Federighi Answers Face ID Questions in New Interview - Mac Rumors

iPhone X Leather Folio - Apple

PCalc updated for new Apple hardware and... augmented reality? - Six Colors

PCalc

James Thomson Screenshot of a Non-Optimized iPhone X App

IKEA | Wireless Charging

158: New Theater Smell Sep 13, 2017

Apple unveiled three new iPhones, a new Apple Watch, a 4K Apple TV, and the new Steve Jobs Theater at its September media event. Jason was there and returned home just in time to join with Myke in recapping and analyzing everything that went on at Apple Park.

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Apple iPhone Event blog and photos - Six Colors

Here's our first look inside Apple's new campus - The Verge

The Special Event Pins

Kyle Seth Gray's Blog

Amazon's merging the Fire TV with the Echo - Six Colors

James Thomson's iPhone X Work

Dan Moren's 'Tale of the Tape'

Kate's Overlaying Sketches

On That Face ID Keynote Goof – 512 Pixels

Apple's first Face ID demo failed - The Verge

iPhone X: Hands-on and first impressions with Apple’s new iPhone | Macworld

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157: The 2017 iPhone Event Draft Sep 06, 2017

It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the iPhone launch event next week! They draft 12 different things they expect (or hope) to happen at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino next week. Who will pick wisely? We’ll know in less than a week.

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Peek inside the Steve Jobs Theater ahead of Apple’s iPhone 8 event - The Verge

Apple's Other Big Reveal on Sept. 12 - Bloomberg

Google’s ARCore brings augmented reality to millions of Android devices | Ars Technica

Apple shows off new AR apps just as Google launches ARCore - The Verge

How Apple Plans to Change the Way You Use the Next iPhone - Bloomberg

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156: The Silly Season Aug 28, 2017

Special guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about Apple event rumors, why we care about Apple kremlinology, our approaches to keeping and deleting files in our digital libraries, and Jason's recent 11-day road trip to the total eclipse.

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 236: Irresponsible Use of Infinite Terabytes

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

Notes from a road trip - Six Colors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 198, With Special Guest Jason Snell

155: Apple Hardware Draft Aug 21, 2017

The Upgrade Summer of Fun continues! A special panel of guests convenes to draft our favorite hardware created by Apple. And in an unprecedented installment of Myke at the Movies, John Siracusa joins us to discuss the Final Cut edition of "Blade Runner."

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John: SE/30
Stephen: Bondi iMac
Myke: iPod mini
Alex: iPod touch first-gen
Jason: MacBook Air (2nd wave)
John: (Original) Macintosh (128K)
Stephen: Original AirPort Base Station + iBook Toilet Seat
Myke: iPhone 6 Plus #mykewasright
Alex: iPhone 4
Jason: Apple IIe
John: Mac IIfx
Stephen: Titanium PowerBook G4
Myke: iPad Pro 12.9
Alex: Black MacBook
Jason: LaserWriter

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154: Masters of Automation Aug 14, 2017

From Automator to Workflow, automation can make regular users (who are definitely not programmers) more productive. This week Jason talks to Myke about why he cares about automation, and then we've got a special automation panel discussion featuring a bunch of special guests. Plus, the Upgrade Summer of Fun begins!

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153: Three Ficuses Aug 08, 2017

Myke reports in from New York as we discuss a grab bag of Apple news, including a possible cellular Apple Watch, even more details from the HomePod firmware leak, the surprising strength of iPad sales in Apple’s quarterly results, and next year’s crop of emoji.

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Kangaroo, Softball, Frowning Poo Emojis Possible For 2018 - Emojipedia

The New Screen Savers 115: Do You Speak Emoji?

Bloomberg: Cellular Apple Watch coming - Six Colors

Apple Plans to Release a Cellular-Capable Watch to Break iPhone Ties - Bloomberg

Under the Radar #91: Removing Features - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: Bloomberg: Apple Plans to Release a Cellular-Capable Watch

New iPhone leaks show tap to wake, attention detection, and virtual home button - The Verge

Benjamin Geskin on Twitter: "HomePod firmware shows Apple Watch with LTE"

Download #15: Taken Behind the Shed - Relay FM

Apple's Q3 FY17 financial results - Six Colors

Transcript: Tim Cook and the Apple Analyst Call (Q3 2017 edition) - Six Colors

Did the iPad turn the corner this quarter? - Six Colors

Apple’s Tim Cook talks Q3 2017 financial results: 7 highlights - Macworld

Microsoft launches 'Surface Plus,' adapting iPhone Upgrade Program concept to PCs - Apple Insider

152: August State of Mind Jul 31, 2017

A HomePod firmware leak may have given us our best look yet at the features of the next iPhone, including face detection. Photos of Apple Park’s aggressively open-plan workspaces lead us to the most spirited discussion of space planning you may ever hear. Plus: The iPod dies, the Apple Watch might get an update, and Jason gets over his Game of Thrones hangover.

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Free Agents #4: Location, Location, Location - Relay FM

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Parsely Games: ACTION CASTLE plus 11 more games by Jared A. Sorensen — Kickstarter

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Cortex Special Episode — CGP Grey

Game Show - a podcast from The Incomparable

Action castle - a sub-podcast of Game Show

Apple Watch Series 3 Expected to Debut in Fall 2017, Boosting Manufacturing Partner Quanta's Revenue - Mac Rumors

Apple firmware release may reveal iPhone plans - Six Colors

Connected #149: Caramel - Relay FM

Steven Troughton-Smith is creating Tech, Development & Games Commentary | Patreon

Apple Removes iPod nano and iPod shuffle From Sale – 512 Pixels

How Jony Ive Masterminded Apple’s New Headquarters - WSJ

Jony Ive and Apple Park - Six Colors

151: Caulk and Spackle Jul 24, 2017

Does the Mac mini have a place in the Mac line-up, or should it fade into the sunset? Which Mac laptop--MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Escape--is the best choice for a new college student? All this, plus lasers and fireworks, on this week’s edition of Upgrade.

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Apple Machine Learning Journal

iPhone 7 — The Rock x Siri Dominate the Day — Apple - YouTube

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The Mac Mini Turns 1,000 Days Old Today - The Mac Observer

Hoping for a small Mac mini revival | Macworld

MacStadium

Transcript: Phil Schiller, Craig Federighi and John Ternus on the state of Apple’s pro Macs | TechCrunch

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The right Mac laptop to buy for a student - Six Colors

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Justice League Comic-Con Trailer (2017) | Movieclips Trailers - YouTube

Star Trek: Discovery | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix - YouTube

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150: I Worry About You, Jason Jul 18, 2017

This week Jason is making some big changes in his life, including trying out a to-do app and using his iPad Pro extensively via a cellular network. Myke looks into what’s motivated these changes, and how well they’re working. Plus we discuss emoji, AirPods, and at the very end of the show, “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”

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Samsung’s Doomed Note7 Gets a Second Life as the Fan Edition | iFixit

Apple Reveals New Emojis for World Emoji Day - Emojipedia

Apple previews new emoji coming later this year - Apple

CMD-D | Masters of Automation

Upgrade #76: You're Part of My System - Relay FM

Todoist

Cortex - Relay FM

Free Agents - Relay FM

Mac Power Users - Relay FM

The Incomparable | An Old Man With Wings (Episode 362)

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) - IMDb

Say Anything... (1989) - IMDb

149: The Taste of Danger Jul 10, 2017

Is Apple taking a risk in potentially releasing a high-end, high-cost iPhone model in addition to the regular models this fall, as is rumored? Also, Jason and Myke try to come to terms with the possibility of a $1000-plus ‘iPhone Pro’. Jason also talks about inviting the Amazon Echo Show and its touchscreen into his kitchen, and we discuss peanut butter alternatives guaranteed to make Myke uncomfortable.

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Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

Spam in my kitchen: The Amazon Echo Show arrives - Six Colors

RED is making a $1,200 smartphone with a ‘holographic display’ - The Verge

TripMode | Your mobile data savior.

148: I Think I Think What You Think Jul 03, 2017

Jason convinces Myke to upgrade to iOS 11 so they can both talk about using it on their iPads, including the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro. Also, Jason announces his enormous strategic partnerships and sends the stock market on an adventure! Finally, Jason breaks down Photos on macOS High Sierra.

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Robot or Not? | Condiments and Favorite Foods (Episode 108)

Apple Is Working With Hertz to Manage Its Self-Driving Car Fleet - Bloomberg

Apple leased six cars from Hertz, but investors go bananas - Axios

Apple to CNBC: We're not partnering with Hertz

Avis stock up: Google parent Alphabet inks deal on self-driving cars - CNBC

Why the 10.5-inch iPad Pro is a typing champ | Macworld

Matthew Panzarino on Twitter: Questionable iOS 11 decisions

The macOS High Sierra public beta is now available - The Verge

Apple macOS High Sierra preview: the biggest Mac update you’ll never see - The Verge

Hands on with Photos for macOS High Sierra - Six Colors

Leather Sleeve for 10.5‑inch iPad Pro - Saddle Brown - Apple

Doing the two-step: Switching to Apple's two-factor authentication - Six Colors

Download - Relay FM

River Thames freezes over - The Globe Times (PDF)

147: Outside the Zone of Secrecy Jun 26, 2017

An Apple secrecy presentation is leaked to the press? Jason and Myke break down an exclusive from The Outline, before moving on to discuss Scott Forstall's emergence from Broadway to talk about 10 years of iPhone.

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Max Headroom (character) - Wikipedia

Chris Lattner's Tweet

Chris Lattner's Resume

Zoom H6 Handy Recorder | Zoom

A podcast studio for under $100 - Six Colors

Leaked recording: Inside Apple’s global war on leakers | The Outline

Upgrade #121: All Talk and No Trousers - Relay FM

Jason and Myke talk about why Apple employees leak.

Computer History Museum Event

How The iPhone Was Born: Inside Stories of Missteps and Triumphs - WSJ Documentary

The Prompt #30: The Internet in Your Pocket - Relay FM

Jason's iPhone Review

Dr. Dre Secretly Working on Scripted Apple Music Show 'Vital Signs' - Rolling Stone

The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts

The Ring Post - a podcast from The Incomparable

Free Agents - Relay FM

146: It's About the Journey Jun 19, 2017

The new iPad Pros have arrived, and Jason and Myke have spent the last week with both the 12.9- and 10.5-inch models. We give our reactions to the new displays, detail what’s new with previous versions, get excited about one day using iOS 11, and offer advice about which iPad Pro model is the right one to buy. In other news, we also ponder a grim future where an Amazon robot allows you to squeeze Whole Foods produce in virtual reality.

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Myke's Pride Band

Episode 118 — Podcasting and Centralization | Exponent

Supertop Blog: The New iTunes Podcast RSS Tags

Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods Market - Yahoo Finance

Apple has hired two well-regarded TV execs to ramp up its original video plans - Recode

TV Talk Machine | The Kevin Durant of TV (Episode 135)

Connected #146: Dubbed Dub Dub Follow Up - Relay FM

The Villain Edit - a podcast from The Incomparable

What's new in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2017 edition) - Six Colors

Logitech's Slim Combo for iPad Pro tries to do too much | iMore

Ristretto - Messenger Bags – TOM BIHN

Lanier - Briefcase and Pouch — Nock Co.

145: Wandered into the Unicorn Grove Jun 12, 2017

Jason and Myke pick up many threads from WWDC 2017, including San Jose’s suitability as an event host, the first reviews of the iPad Pro, a bunch of news we didn’t know about during our last episode, and Jason’s close encounter with a functioning HomePod speaker.

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This Week in Tech 618 Snakes vs Alligators

WebRTC coming to WebKit and Safari - Six Colors

The 10.5” iPad Pro: Future-Proof – MacStories

WWDC Roundup: All the Little Things – MacStories

Pride Edition Woven Nylon - Apple

Ears On with the HomePod - Six Colors

What is the HomePod and what does it do - Macworld

Apple makes major podcast updates - Six Colors

Apple is going to let podcast creators — and advertisers — see what listeners actually like - Recode

Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

144: Don't Call It the Finder Jun 05, 2017

Live from San Jose, in the immediate aftermath of the WWDC 2017 Keynote, Jason and Myke break down the entire event. We've got new Macs, new iPads, new versions of all of Apple's operating systems, and the official results of our keynote draft.

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Daring Fireball: When the Scoops Run Dry

143: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2017 May 29, 2017

It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the WWDC 2017 keynote! They draft 20 different things they expect (or hope) to see featured on stage in San Jose next week. Who will emerge with this year’s prediction crown? We’ll all know on June 5.

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The Incomparable | Greyskull Anonymous (TV Fantasy Draft) (Episode 58)

Readdle adds drag and drop between its apps - Six Colors

WWDC 2017 Wish List: tvOS

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

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142: You Want Applause May 22, 2017

Jason and Myke discuss potential hardware announcements at WWDC--what they might be, and what message they might send. We also discuss a little bit about Google IO, including announcements about Google Photos and emoji, and get a little misty while thinking about Steve Jobs’ last product, Apple Park.

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The Incomparable | Young Sexy Harry Mudd (Episode 353)

Nike News - New Nike Sport Bands Go From Day to Night

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

Apple Plans Laptop Upgrades to Take on Microsoft - Bloomberg

How does the Surface Laptop stack up to Apple’s notebooks? | Macworld

Imagining the introduction of a "Siri Speaker" - Six Colors

Google’s AI Chief On Teaching Computers To Learn–And The Challenges Ahead

Google Photos upgraded with new sharing features, photo books, and Google Lens | TechCrunch

Hey Siri, Google Assistant is on the iPhone now - The Verge

Imagining the introduction of a "Siri Speaker" - Six Colors

Emoji Defragmentation: Goodbye, Google blobs - Six Colors

RIP Blobs: Google Redesigns Emojis

Everything new in Android O: features and changes | AndroidAuthority

Download #4: Twenty Oars in the Water - Relay FM

Apple’s New Campus: An Exclusive Look Inside the Mothership | WIRED

Apple Park: The last great product by Steve Jobs | Macworld

141: I Export My Voice May 15, 2017

With WWDC only three weeks away, Jason and Myke delve into the latest rumors about what might be announced at the conference, and then discuss Apple's billion-dollar initiative to invest in American business--and the potential motives behind it.

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On Writing: Stephen King - Amazon.com

Klok - World Clock Converter Widget on the App Store

My FlightTrack replacement is Flight Update Pro - Six Colors

Flight Update Pro – Live Status, Alerts + TripIt on the App Store

Apple Will Announce Amazon Prime Video Coming To Apple TV At WWDC

BLADE RUNNER 2049 - Official Trailer - YouTube

Myke at the Movies - a podcast from The Incomparable

The Incomparable | Hold My Space Beer (Episode 352)

KGI: Apple likely to launch 10.5-inch iPad Pro and Siri Speaker at WWDC alongside new software | 9to5Mac

Free Siri! Why Apple should make an Echo competitor | Macworld

Tim Cook says Apple is investing $1 billion in US manufacturing - The Verge

Apple - Press Info - Apple Awards Corning First Advanced Manufacturing Fund Investment

Job Creation - Apple

Roboism - Relay FM

Originality - Relay FM

Un-conventional: How WWDC became the heart of the Apple world's calendar | iMore

Download #2: Television Is Technology - Relay FM

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140: Disappointed Dad Tim Cook May 08, 2017

Apple’s latest financial statements give Jason and Myke a jumping-off point for analyzing where Apple’s going with the iPad and iPhone, the massive growth in Apple’s services business, and the company’s problems in China and possibilities in India.

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Apple Clarifies That Affiliate Program Changes Affect In-App Purchases Only – MacStories

Apple is NOT lowering app affiliate commissions - Mac Gamer HQ

Zones - View and Convert Time Zones on the App Store

Fast Time Zone Conversions with Zones – MacStories

Clocks on the Mac App Store

Marvel just joined Comixology’s Unlimited subscription service - The Verge

Chunky Comic Reader for iPad

Goo Gone

It looks like Amazon’s Video app is finally coming to Apple TV this summer - Recode

Apple Q2 2017: No records, slight growth - Six Colors

Apple Q2 2017 Results: $52.9 Billion Revenue, 50.8 Million iPhones, 8.9 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

6 key takeaways from Apple’s Q2 2017 earnings call | Macworld

Apple Quarterly Earnings Call by Apple on Apple Podcasts

Qualcomm Said to Seek U.S. Import Ban for iPhones - Bloomberg

Apple’s China Problem – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Daring Fireball: Apple’s China Problem: WeChat

India has grown dramatically for Apple, says Philip Schiller - Times of India

Health Importer Makes It Easy to Move Health Data Between iPhones – MacStories

LastPass | Password Manager, Auto Form Filler, Random Password Generator & Secure Digital Wallet App

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139: Make Money from the Money May 02, 2017

If there are two things Myke knows a lot about, it’s banking and stickers. And so this week he helps Jason understand why banks might not love Apple’s new attempt to expand Apple Pay and why he covers his sleek, pristine Apple devices with loads of stickers.

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First images of Apple’s self-driving Lexus test vehicles emerge | 9to5Mac

Apple Car — The Tesla Show

Apple’s Latest $1 Billion Bet Is on the Future of Cars - WSJ

Apple is in talks to launch its own Venmo - Recode

Monzo – It's time for a new kind of bank

supertogether on Etsy

Slaptastick

Sticker Swaps - Home

Marketplace - Sticker Mule

Apple: MacBook Air - Stickers - YouTube

Relay FM Art Sticker — Relay FM

Klok - World Clock Converter Widget on the App Store

Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Flyknit iD Men's Shoe

New Balance Men's M1340 - Amazon.com

138: Bad for the Person, Great for the Wizard Apr 25, 2017

Jason and Myke are back together (from their separate offices) to discuss the trouble with free services that take your data and re-sell it to others, and why it’s important to be a savvy and skeptical consumer. They also discuss the future of the iPad Pro app market, changes to Apple’s affiliate program, Apple’s approval to make self-driving cars, and the 1982 classic film “Blade Runner.”

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The Pen Addict #253: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2017 - Relay FM

Samsung says Galaxy S8 preorders were its best ever and promises software fixes - The Verge

Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire - The New York Times

We Can Do Better - Unroll.me

Apple cuts affiliate commissions on apps - Six Colors

Blink — Squibner

The Deck is shutting down - Six Colors

Apple Said to Near Road Tests of Self-Driving Car Software - Bloomberg

Bluetooth 5.0: Explained! - YouTube

Switch System | iStockNow

Blade Runner (1982) - IMDb

137: iTunes on a Shelf Apr 17, 2017

Serenity Caldwell joins Jason to discuss the possible disassembly of iTunes, the rise of the iPad Pro, and the teaser trailer for "The Last Jedi".

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Úll Radio - Six Colors

Square's 'Cash Virtual Card' Now Works With Apple Pay - Mac Rumors

Is this the beginning of the end for iTunes? - Six Colors

The iPad Turnaround Is Coming – Monday Note

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Official Teaser - YouTube

136: My Screen, My Stuff Apr 10, 2017

Together again in Ireland, Jason and Myke discuss their current approaches to travel tech. We also revisit the new Mac Pro and answer your questions.

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Bound - Audiobooks from the Cloud on the App Store

Infuse ~ an elegant video player on the App Store

CloudBeats: mp3 music player for Dropbox, Onedrive on the App Store

nPlayer Plus - The best media player on the App Store

The good news and bad news of Apple's Mac Pro announcement | Macworld

Úll Radio RSS Feed

Clear – Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists on the App Store

Zoom H6 Handy Recorder | Zoom

Daily Bag – Minaal

Minaal Daily Backpack Review (Minimal Daily Carry) - YouTube

Amazon.com: USB Type-C, Anker Premium 5-Port 60W USB Wall Charger PowerPort+ 5 USB-C with Power Delivery for Apple MacBook, Nexus 5X / 6P and PowerIQ for iPhone, iPad, Samsung & More: Cell Phones & Accessories

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Amazon: Anker PowerCore+ 26800

Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices

Hello from the Magic Tavern

The Flop House

My Brother, My Brother and Me | Maximum Fun

THREES - A tiny puzzle that grows on you

Alto's Adventure - out now for iOS, Android & Kindle Fire

TypeShift on the App Store

Amazon.com: Borderline

David Pogue's FlightTrack replacements - Six Colors

Flight Update Pro – Live Status, Alerts + TripIt on the App Store

App in the Air - Personal travel assistant on the App Store

How I rip DVDs and Blu-rays - Six Colors

Accidental Tech Podcast: 216: Thermal Corner

135: Trashed The Can Apr 04, 2017

The Mac Pro finally gets an upgrade—and an expiration date. What do Apple’s announcements about the future of professional desktop hardware mean? How might this have changed the way Apple announces future products? Myke and Jason break it down live and in person, and then discuss 1979’s “Alien” in the latest installment of Myke at the Movies.

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Nissan Leaf - Wikipedia

MLB․com At Bat app gains personalized team Home screen icons with iOS 10.3 | 9to5Mac

New 9.7-Inch iPad Teardown Confirms It's Basically an Original iPad Air - Mac Rumors

Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives

Apple Says It Is “Completely Rethinking” The Mac Pro - Buzzfeed

Apple Introducing New Mac Pro, Pro iMacs and External Display Over Next Year - TechCrunch

Why the Mac Pro proved so hard to upgrade - Axios

Apple to ditch the current Mac Pro design, but replacement won't arrive until next year - Axios

Sorry about the last Mac Pro, Apple promises major redesign - Mashable

Gimlet Creative | #4 Every Launch Is a Movement | Gimlet Creative

Apple executives on the Mac at 30: 'The Mac keeps going forever.' | Macworld

GoodReader - PDF Reader, Annotator and File Manager on the App Store

VLC for Mobile on the App Store

Alien (1979)

134: Steal Its Bezel Thunder Mar 27, 2017

The revival of the iPad name leads us to speculate about a new phase in Apple’s product approach, and what it tells us about the future of the iPhone. We also discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, and what Apple’s acquisition of power-user app Workflow means about the company’s approach to iOS for professionals.

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Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store

Fantastical 2 for iPhone - Calendar and Reminders on the App Store

Todoist: Todo List for Organizing Work and Errands on the App Store

Philips Hue on the App Store

CARROT Weather - Talking Forecast Robot on the App Store

Klok - Time Zone Converter Widget on the App Store

Canary - Smart Home Security on the App Store

25 Coolest Things Apple's Workflow App Can Do - Tom's Guide

Weather Underground: Custom Forecast & Local Radar on the App Store

WunderStation – Weather from your neighborhood on the App Store

Dark Sky Weather on the App Store

Overcast: Podcast Player on the App Store

MLB.com At Bat on the App Store

Alien (1979) - IMDb

The $329 iPad could be just the thing for the education market | Macworld

Chromebooks surge past Macs in the U.S. for the first time | Macworld

Logitech Introduces Rugged Combo for the New 9.7-inch iPad, Made Specifically for Students and Learning | Logitech Online Newsroom

Fraser Speirs (@fraserspeirs) | Twitter

iPad Evolution

Daring Fireball: About That Purported 10.5-Inch iPad

Apple acquires Workflow - Six Colors

Sal Soghoian leaves Apple - Six Colors

Mac Power Users #370: Automation with Sal Soghoian - Relay FM

Connected #133: The Italian Word for Spoon - Relay FM

TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service

Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN

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133: You're an Empty Row Person Mar 20, 2017

Apple’s been a leader in podcasting since the early days, but is there a new era coming soon? Jason and Myke have some theories. Plus, we carefully analyze each other’s iPhone and iPad home screens, marvel at Apple’s stock price, and answer your questions.

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Cleaning your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Robbie's Watch Band

Twitterrific for Mac: Project Phoenix by Sean Heber — Kickstarter

Twitterrific: Making Twitter Extra Terrific

Moom · Many Tricks

Stephen's Special Setup

Apple Stock Smashes Previous All-Time High For Second Month Running - Mac Rumors

Accidental Tech Podcast: 213: Siri in a Can

Apple’s Next Big Thing: Augmented Reality - Bloomberg

What's Apple's next chapter in podcasting? - Six Colors

Upgrade #88: Happy Apple Watch Users - Relay FM

Upgrade #89: Can We Use a Tracking Pixel? - Relay FM

Jason's iPhone Homescreen

Jason's iPad Homescreen

Myke's iPhone Homescreen

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Myke's iPad Homescreen

All 13 Colors of iMac – 512 Pixels

Run 5k (GPS & Pedometer) - Couch to 5k plan on the App Store

How the AirPods show Apple’s frustrating and delightful quest for simplicity | Macworld

Shows - Relay FM

The Incomparable - All Shows

My Brother, My Brother and Me | Maximum Fun

132: Extra Lasers Mar 13, 2017

Would Apple ever make iOS devices larger than the the 12.9-inch iPad Pro? And what does Apple need to do to make iOS excel at multitasking and large screen sizes? And Jason and Myke answer your questions in a mega-sized version of #askupgrade.

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Well rounded: The Lofree Bluetooth mechanical keyboard - Six Colors

Enter the clicky keyboard - Six Colors

Leopold FC660M White PBT Mechanical Keyboard (Brown Cherry MX)

Accidental Tech Podcast: 212: Meatspace Windows

Imagining the next 9 iOS devices | Macworld

For a bigger iPad to work, iOS needs some interface improvements | Macworld

Picard and his PADDS

Cortex - Relay FM

Cortex #27: Danger Inches Away - Relay FM

Hello from the Magic Tavern

iPad Diaries: Clipboard Management with Copied and Workflow – MacStories

Steve Troughton Smith's Mockup

Steve Troughton Smith's Tweet About App Review

Liftoff - Relay FM

ecobee3 Smart Thermostat Review – MacStories

The Best Smart Thermostat | The Wirecutter

Hive | A British Gas Innovation - Start Your Smart Home

Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Ulysses

Byword - Markdown text editor app for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | macOS | Windows | iOS

Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11

1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad

131: It's Fine, Dude Mar 06, 2017

We parse through the rumors about what kind of connector the new iPhone might offer—Lightning or USB-C?--and whether Apple and its customers are ready for another transition. Also, will YouTube’s new cord-cutting TV service be a splash hit?

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RhinoShield - Amazon

Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'You Will See Us Do More in the Pro Area' - Mac Rumors

Apple executives on the Mac at 30: 'The Mac keeps going forever.' | Macworld

Twitterrific for Mac: Project Phoenix by Sean Heber — Kickstarter

Marshmallow Run Game by Design Code Build — Kickstarter

USB-C, Lightning, and the next iPhone - Six Colors

Should Apple dump Lightning from the iPhone 8? The cases for and against | Macworld

Ming-Chi Kuo Says All 2017 iPhones Will Have Lightning Connectors With USB-C Fast Charging - Mac Rumors

Daring Fireball: Ming-Chi Kuo Says All 2017 iPhones Will Have Lightning Connectors

Accidental Tech Podcast: 211: Hardware Mind Virus

YouTube TV: $35 Per Month With 40 Channels, Unlimited DVR | Variety

YouTube TV - Watch & DVR Live Sports, Shows & News

Upgrade Meetup Poster — **130: Ron Has a Pretty Sweet Job** Feb 27, 2017
Apple Park nears completion, The Nintendo Switch arrives, Silicon Valley culture fails its workers, and pineapple on pizza creates an international incident.

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President of Iceland announces that he would ban pineapple as a pizza topping | Icelandmag

Analog(ue) #100: Plucky Feelings Show - Relay FM

The President of Iceland's Statement

Canadian inventor of Hawaiian pizza defends pineapple after Iceland's president disses fruit topping - Home | As It Happens | CBC Radio

Justin Trudeau on Pineapple Pizza

Free Agents - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 210: My Stupid Thumb

Rocket #111: The FORCE Awakens - Relay FM

Reflecting on one very, very strange year at Uber — Susan J. Fowler

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says the company has hired former Attorney General Eric Holder to probe allegations of sexism - Recode

Remaster #29: Waiting for the Switch - Relay FM

Apple Park opens to employees in April - Apple

Apple’s new campus ‘Apple Park’ will open in April | TechCrunch

The Scale of the Campus

Palace of the Parliament - Wikipedia

Ungeniused - Relay FM

129: Disneyland for Developers Feb 20, 2017

How will Apple’s WWDC be different now that it’s moving back to San Jose from San Francisco? Why is The Iconfactory kickstarting a new version of Twitterrific for Mac? And in this episode, Myke at the Movies travels back in time to 1984 for “The Terminator."

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B-Sides #27: Top Two: Computing Platforms - Relay FM

Marco Arment and Myke Hurley try to debate what the future of computing may be

Imagining the next 9 iOS devices | Macworld

Jobs - Relay FM

Steve Jobs announces the death of OS 9 - YouTube

Twitterrific for Mac: Project Phoenix by Sean Heber — Kickstarter

Twitterrific for Mac gets Kickstarter rebirth? - Six Colors

The Iconfactory Launches ‘Project Phoenix’ Kickstarter: A Twitterrific for Mac Reboot – MacStories

Linea

Clockwise #176: Cool But Also Creepy - Relay FM

Sony MDR7506 - Amazon

Beyerdynamic DT-770-PRO-32 - Amazon

Ultimate Ears

Motorola Atrix 4G review

Anker 60W 6-Port Family-Sized Desktop USB Charger - Amazon

The Terminator (1984) - IMDb

Robot or Not? | Darth Vader (Episode 3)

Robot or Not? | The Terminator (Episode 17)

128: Is It Any Weirder than Dashboard? Feb 13, 2017

Jason and Myke deal with a mountain of follow-up from last week’s episode about the present and future of the iPad, and then ponder what Apple’s long-term strategy for the Mac might be.

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Reasons to be optimistic about the iPad’s future | Macworld

Connected #128: Better Pizza and Better Pasta - Relay FM

Citrix Mouse Support - Citrix

Accidental Tech Podcast: 208: Your Face Is Your Face

B-Sides - 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

Apple Developing Custom ARM-Based Mac Chip That Would Lessen Intel Role - Slashdot

Fake news is killing people's minds, says Apple boss Tim Cook

Ungeniused #13: Flat Earth Societies - Relay FM

The Terminator (1984) - IMDb

127: Congratulations, You're an Analyst Feb 06, 2017

This week Myke runs the numbers and shows why the decline of the iPad is overhyped and why it’s a more popular computing device than the Mac. Plus we break down Apple’s latest financial results and define what a quarter means.

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Apple is selling Final Cut, Logic, and other editing apps for $199 in new educational bundle - The Verge

Supertop Blog: Notifications Are Better Than Alerts

Apple's record quarter by the numbers - Six Colors

Apple's "leap quarter" - Six Colors

The future of computing – Marco.org

Accidental Tech Podcast: 207: Selling Hot Dogs on a Stick

Platform wars: the final score — Benedict Evans

iPad and Mac Unit Sales - Numbers

126: Spinny Propellery Guy Jan 30, 2017

This week Jason and Myke try out a bunch of new Apple betas, Apple makes big changes in App review, Jason finds his favorite iPad Pro keyboard, and we get prepared for Apple’s quarterly financial report.

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What to expect from Apple’s Q4 2016 earnings call next week | Macworld

Google launches fund that could donate $4M to ACLU, others - AP

Find My AirPods: Apple Now Helps You Locate Your Little Lost Earphone - WSJ

Apple releases macOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta 1, brings Night Shift to the Mac and other new features | 9to5Mac

Safari to gain real-time communication features? - Six Colors

Steve T-S on Twitter: "watchOS update brings Theater Mode"

Daring Fireball: Additional Details on the New App Store Review Features

Accidental Tech Podcast: 206: All You Need Is Five Nerds

Brydge Keyboard 12.9 Review: Closer to iPad keyboard perfection - Six Colors

Command key - Wikipedia

Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Tablet, Medium

125: A Bear Did it For Me Jan 23, 2017

This week Jason makes the case for a new size of iPad Pro and an external Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor. We also discuss Samsung's explanation for the exploding Galaxy Note 7 and Apple's updates to Logic and GarageBand.

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 205: People Don't Use the Weird Parts

Apple TV, iPhone, iPad gain ability to play Netflix movies directly in TV app - Apple Insider

iCloud security and privacy overview - Apple Support

Samsung says two separate battery issues were to blame for all of its Galaxy Note 7 problems - Recode

Samsung Blames Galaxy Note 7 Overheating on Problems at Suppliers - WSJ

Why would Apple release a 10.5" iPad? - Dan Provost, Studio Neat

The Case for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro - Six Colors

Logic updated with Touch Bar support; GarageBand also gets an update - Six Colors

How Apple can bring the Touch Bar and Touch ID to desktop Macs | Macworld

WeRateDogs™ on Twitter: "@brant they're good dogs Brent"

Nintendo Switch: it's a handheld first, not a console | Technology | The Guardian

Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org

A podcast studio for under $100 - Six Colors

124: There Are Always Gates Jan 16, 2017

Jason and Myke break down the second annual Six Colors Apple Report Card, as three dozen Apple watchers grade how the company did in 2016—and Myke chimes in with his own votes.

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Amazon Echo and Echo Dot update adds “Computer” wake word to help complete the Star Trek fantasy | AFTVnews

Steve Troughton-Smith's Apple TV Tweets

Apple Increases Resource Caps for tvOS Apps - Joe Steel

The Image of the Adaptors for the 5K Display

Remove Photo Metadata Workflow

Accidental Tech Podcast: 204: You’re Only Stable When You’re Dead

Chris Lattner is leaving Apple (for Tesla) - Six Colors

Welcome Chris Lattner | Tesla

Apple’s Mac Pro, Touch Bar MacBook and original Air designer, Matt Casebolt, will now be designing Teslas | 9to5Mac

Chris Lattner Leaves Apple…for Tesla; Does Apple Have a Problem? – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple in 2016: The Six Colors report card - Six Colors

123: Sheer Gadget Magnetism Jan 09, 2017

Jason and Myke return from their well-deserved holiday to discuss the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and Jason’s reactions to the iPhone back in the day. Then we tell the tale of the day San Diego got Ahoy Telephoned.

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Connected #123: 2017 Apple Predictions - Relay FM

Casey's Photo of Airpods Regulatory Info

My iPad Podcasting Setup (Podcasting Series 1/3) – MuffinWorks

Myke's US Trip Vlog

Analog(ue) #97: Doing My Best to Break You - Relay FM

Queen's Official Birthday - Wikipedia

iPhone (1st generation) - Wikipedia

The Macworld Magazine Cover

The iPhone: Five years later... | Macworld

[HD] Steve Jobs - iPhone Introduction in 2007 (Complete) - YouTube

The Prompt #30: The Internet in Your Pocket - Relay FM

The iPhone: Complete review | Macworld

Hands (and fingers) on the iPhone | Macworld

Dallas 6-year-old Orders Dollhouse and Cookies Via Alexa | Digital Trends

News anchor sets off Alexa devices around San Diego ordering unwanted dollhouses - CW6 San Diego

San Diego gets Ahoy Telephoned - Six Colors

Buy Dyson AM09 Hot+Cool Fan Heater White/Nickel | Dyson Shop

Upgrade Winner Fancy — **122: The 2016 Upgradies** Jan 02, 2017
Once again, Myke and Jason pick their favorite products of the year! But this year, they are aided in their pursuit of excellent by the votes of you, the loyal Upgradians.

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Nominees for Best overall iOS App:

Tweetbot 4

Airmail

Narwhal

Workflow

1Password

Overcast

Fantastical 2

Scrivener

Transmit

Castro

Ferrite

Nominees for Best Newcomer iOS App:

Airmail

Bear

Truecaller

Castro

Scrivener

Swift Playgrounds

Xfinity TV

Nominees for Best overall Mac App:

1Password

Final Cut Pro

Fantastical

BBEdit

Keyboard Maestro

Audio Hijack

Nominees for Best Newcomer Mac App:

Bear

Siri

Loopback

AirSonos

Forecast (beta!)

Nominees for Best Game of the year:

No Man’s Sky

Uncharted 4

Pokémon Sun and Moon

Firewatch

Job Simulator

Inside

Nominees for Best iOS Game of the year:

PewDiePie’s Tuber Simulator

Mini Metro

Super Stickman Golf 3

Inks

Pokemon Go

Really Bad Chess

Super Mario Run

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Movie:

Star Wars: Rogue One

Arrival

Civil War

Doctor Strange

Batman v. Superman

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Myke at the Movies:

Gremlins

Home Alone

Wrath of Khan

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Book:

The Six Colors Book of the Year List

Ahead of the Curve

History of the World in Six Glasses

Etymologicon

Stiletto

Uprooted

Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Barsk

The Fifth Season / The Obelisk Gate

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Apple-related Gadget:

iPad Pro 9.7

Logitech Create for the 9.7 iPad Pro

iPhone 7

MacBook

Apple Watch Series 2

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

AirPods

Nominees for Best Non-Apple Gadget of the Year:

Canary

PlayStation VR

Amazon Echo

Kindle Oasis

Ananova Sous Vide cooker

Amazon Echo Dot

Sonos Play:1

Google Pixel

Nominees for Worst Gadget/Most Disappointing Tech:

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

iPhone 7

iPad Pro 9.7

Apple Watch Series 2

Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Tech Story:

Snapchat Spectacles

Exploding Galaxy Note 7

Apple vs. FBI

Twitter’s tumultuous 2016

The rise of VR

Pokemon Go

Election/Wikileaks/Russian Spy Ops

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Tech Screw Up:

Apple tweets all the iPhone 7 announcements ahead of time

Exploding Galaxy Note 7

Twitter releases experimental features to iOS clients

Facebook Fake News

Apple disbands AppleScript , AirPort teams , gets out of display business

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Tech Podcast:

Talk Show

ATP

Cortex

Connected

CTRL Walt Delete

Clockwise

Rocket

Six Colors Secret Subscriber Podcast

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Non-Tech Podcast:

The Flop House

The Incomparable

Reconcilable Differences

Hello Internet

Presidents Are People Too

Hello from the Magic Tavern

The Poscast with Joe Posnanski & Michael Schur

Audio Guide to Babylon 5

Serial Season 2

Nominees for Favo(u)rite Podcast Newcomer:

Do By Friday

Mixed Feelings

Emojiwrap

Ungeniused

Presentable

Six Colors Secret Subscriber Podcast

Buffering the Vampire Slayer

Jonah Keri Podcast

Nominees for Most Life-Changing Hardware:

Canary

PlayStation VR

Logitech Create for the 9.7 iPad Pro

Amazon Echo / Echo Dot

SoundBot Bluetooth shower speaker

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121: All Talk and No Trousers Dec 26, 2016

This week it’s all about the Mac, as Jason and Myke discuss Tim Cook’s attempts to reassure the concerned Mac user base, Bloomberg’s report about Apple’s Mac product-release struggles, and if the Mac is really a truck at all.

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Parrot BEBOP 2 | Parrot Store Official

Myke's Drone Tweet

AirPods Review: Hearing is believing - Six Colors

Brydge 12.9 - iPad Pro Keyboard

Relay FM app on the App Store

Apple’s Tim Cook assures employees that it is committed to the Mac and that ‘great desktops’ are coming | TechCrunch

Trucks and Cars and Mac SUVs - YouTube

How Apple Alienated Mac Loyalists - Bloomberg

120: Time Is a Better Indicator of Time Dec 19, 2016

This week, Jason reviews the AirPods while Myke waits for his to arrive. We also discuss Apple’s removal of the battery indicator from MacBooks, and at the very end of the show do a special Myke at the Movies review of “Rogue One."

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The Third Annual Upgradies Voting Form

DraftTable | ElevationLab

Amazon’s drone delivery launches in the UK - The Verge

Editing podcasts on iOS: A video example - Six Colors

AirPods: Your burning questions, answered - Six Colors

Jaybird X3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Jason trying to shake off his Airpods

MacOS Sierra update fixes MacBook Pro graphics issue and ditches “battery time remaining” estimate | TechCrunch

Accidental Tech Podcast: 200: I Had a Dream About the Mac Pro

Amazon.com: Blue Yeti USB Microphone

Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB

A podcast studio for under $100 - Six Colors

The Incomparable | I Refuse To Call It a Prequel (Episode 331)

119: Make the Chart Bigger Dec 12, 2016

Myke's got a new office! Also, we follow up on our conversation about ARM Macs and try to explain Single Sign On for Apple TV. Finally, after 25 years, Jason has watched "Home Alone" and will discuss it on a new Myke at the Movies.

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PIZZAWATCH

Comment: As Microsoft and Qualcomm work on ARM-based PCs, the stage is set for Apple AX-powered Macs | 9to5Mac

Apple's new Single Sign On feature needs an asterisk - Six Colors

Use Single sign-on with your iOS device or Apple TV (4th generation) - Apple Support

Tim Cook: Apple Watch is doing great - Six Colors

'Off the charts'

Apple brings back the peach-butt emoji in iOS 10.2 beta 3 | Macworld

Myke's Set-up

BEKANT Corner desk left sit/stand - IKEA

Upgrade #9: A Brain and a Drill - Relay FM

The Best Standing Desk Mats | The Wirecutter

Schiit Audio, Headphone amps and DACs made in USA.

Sound Devices - USBPre 2 Portable High-Resolution Audio Interface

Low-cost USB audio interfaces review - Six Colors

A podcast studio for under $100 - Six Colors

Rolls Corporation - Real Sound - Products MS111

Neumann GmbH KMS 105

Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org

Amazon.com: K&M 23850 Microphone Desk Arm - Black: Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: Beyerdynamic DT-770-PRO-32 Closed Dynamic Headphone for Mobile Control and Monitoring Applications, 32 Ohms: Musical Instruments

The best email app for iPhone iPad and Mac | Spark

Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone

Mailplane - Gmail for Mac

Signal - Private Messenger on the App Store

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store

The Best Password Managers | The Wirecutter

Home Alone (1990) - IMDb

Top Four #23: Christmas Movies 🎄 - Relay FM

Second City Television - Wikipedia

118: Missed That by 100% Dec 05, 2016

Will Apple move the Mac to ARM processors? Myke thinks it’s inevitable, and Jason thinks it’s well within Apple’s power—but thinks it won’t happen. We also discuss Apple possibly moving some iPhone manufacturing to the United States.

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LEGO® Star Wars™ Advent Calendar

LEGO Death Star™

Announcing ‘Aqua and Bondi,’ a New Book Looking at The Road to OS X and The Computer That Saved Apple – 512 Pixels

Aqua and Bondi

Courthouse Square - Wikipedia

Why Apple (probably) won't make an ARM-powered Mac | Macworld

Pentium envy | Macworld

x86 emulation rumoured to be coming to Windows for ARM in late 2017 | Ars Technica UK

iPhone 7 theoretically faster than any MacBook Air, though disclaimers apply | 9to5Mac

Apple is reportedly trying to move iPhone manufacturing to the US - The Verge

Canopy – Studio Neat

Myke at the Movies | My Cousin Vinny (Episode 15)

117: Sugar Christmas Nov 28, 2016

Is Apple a big business trapped in the body of a startup? Myke and Jason discuss that issue, say lots of things that might be quoted out of context later, and then settle in to watch 1984's "Gremlins."

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Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Canopy – Studio Neat

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 173, With Special Guest Jason Snell

Pundits believe Apple's Jony Ive no longer involved in iPhone, Mac product design - Apple Insider

Daring Fireball: On Jony Ive’s Role at Apple

2017 iPhone May Feature Edge-to-Edge Display With Embedded Touch ID Sensor, Front-Facing Camera - Mac Rumors

Apple may have finally gotten too big for its unusual corporate structure - Vox

Understanding Apple’s Marginalization of the Mac - Tidbits

Ginger-Molasses Cookies — Pixels + Crumbs

Ginger-Molasses Cookies - Pork Cracklins

Gremlins (1984) - IMDb

Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol - YouTube

Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol (TV Movie 1979) - IMDb

Myke at the Movies - a podcast from The Incomparable

116: Design Team Yearbook Nov 21, 2016

Apple’s doing some end-of-the-year cleaning, but what does it mean for the future of the company? This week Jason and Myke discuss the death of the AirPort router, the disbanding of the Mac automation team, and the release of a photo book highlighting Apple’s hardware designs.

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Apple issues an activity challenge to Apple Watch owners - Six Colors

The Multi-Touch Bar

Lexar microSD To Lightning Reader - Amazon

Apple Abandons Development of Wireless Routers - Bloomberg

'Designed by Apple in California' - Six Colors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 173, With Special Guest Jason Snell

"Designed by Apple in California" Book With Actual Products - YouTube

Sal Soghoian leaves Apple - Six Colors

More on scripting and Sal, who y'all know - Six Colors

macOS Automation

Workflow — Powerful automation made simple.

Canvas #22: Workflow - The Basics - Relay FM

Keyboard Maestro 7.3.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X

Automation technologies will continue to be supported in macOS, Apple exec Craig Federighi says in customer email | 9to5Mac

The original iPad: Macworld's complete review | Macworld

115: Rubber Chicken Scenario Nov 14, 2016

After spending the last week with the new MacBook Pro, Jason reviews the Touch Bar and breaks down the approach Apple took in creating an entirely new way to interact with a Mac. Meanwhile, Myke prepares to record podcasts from an empty house with dodgy Internet access.

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FlashAir™ - TOSHIBA Memory

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors

MacBook Pro Review: Touch Bar - Six Colors - YouTube

The MacBook Pro's Touch Bar Is a Gimmick That's Not Worth the Money (Yet) - Gizmodo

Touché - Touch bar for everyone

114: Get On Down to Dongle Town Nov 07, 2016

Fresh off of Jason's 10-day travel odyssey with the new MacBook Pro, we debate where Apple’s taking the Mac, the high price of Retina displays, Apple’s tough decisions about who its Mac customers are, and the case for and against the Mac Pro.

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Úll Radio

Clockwise #161: Emotional Life Preserver - Relay FM

Myke's YouTube Channel

Death & Dynasties (Rules for Rulers Follow-up) - YouTube

Myke points at Grey

Mixed Feelings - Relay FM

Review: On the road with the 13-inch MacBook Pro - Six Colors

Why 2016 is such a terrible year for the Mac | Macworld

Accidental Tech Podcast: 194: Dark Night of the Soul

A world without the Mac Pro – Marco.org

Apple cutting prices on USB-C, Thunderbolt 3 accessories until end of the year | iMore

The 5K display Apple and LG built together just got cheaper - The Verge

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)

Scrivener Writing Software | macOS | Windows | iOS

Will your new MacBook crash to the ground without MagSafe? (Yes.) | Macworld

Griffin Introduces BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Power Cable for 12-Inch MacBook - Mac Rumors

Night of the living xMac | Ars Technica

The mythical midrange Mac minitower | Macworld

113: It's An Honour and a Privilege to Defeat You Nov 01, 2016

Myke and Jason are together again, and this time back in Ireland, to discuss Apple's big week. We cover Jason's time with the new MacBook Pro, Myke's excitement over the Touch Bar, Apple's quarterly results, and much more.

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Buzzfeed Tweet about Apple Earnings

Apple's fiscal 4th quarter in 5 charts - Six Colors

iOS 10.2 Emoji First Look: Shrug, Fingers Crossed, Face Palm

A few quick thoughts about Thursday's Mac event in Cupertino - Six Colors

Perpendicular philosophy - Six Colors

Mac versus iPad: Why I'm on Team Both | Macworld

With the new MacBook Pro, the Startup Chime is Dead – 512 Pixels

Nilay Patel: Apple is out of the display business

Jason's Mood

Úll Radio

112: What I've Got Going for Me is Apple Oct 24, 2016

With Apple’s next event just around the corner, Myke and Jason make their picks for what we’ll see. The winner will be crowned Upgrade Draft Champion for 2016. Either way, we’re both excited about the prospect of new Macs.

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Apple Watch Nike+, The Perfect Running Partner, Arrives Friday, October 28 | Business Wire

The New York Times is buying The Wirecutter for more than $30 million - Recode

Go Play: Mini Metro - Six Colors

Go Play: Mini Metro - YouTube

Mini Metro on the App Store

Assembling YouTube videos with Final Cut Pro - Six Colors

It’s Goodbye QWERTY, Hello Emojis as Apple Rethinks the Keyboard - WSJ

Sonder's Customizable E-Ink Keyboard Again Rumored for 2018 MacBooks as CEO Denies Meeting Tim Cook - Mac Rumors

Optimus Keyboards

Apple may ditch traditional USB ports on the MacBook Pro - Engadget

The Upgrade October 2016 Event Draft Scorecard

111: I Keep Moving the Goalposts Oct 17, 2016

This week Myke visits Apple’s latest flagship store, Jason takes a trip with both a Mac and an iPad, and Apple scales back its automotive ambitions.

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Upgrade Brainball - Euro Edition | Teespring

Relay FM on the App Store

No one wants to buy Twitter - The Verge

Bronte Capital: Some comment on the Twitter buyout rumours

NEW Apple Store and NEW PlayStation VR - Vlog 003 - YouTube

Come take a peek inside Apple’s new Regent Street flagship store in London | TechCrunch

Apple moves UK HQ to Battersea power station boiler room in London | UK news | The Guardian

How Apple Scaled Back Its Titanic Plan to Take on Detroit - Bloomberg

Six Colors Subscriptions

When traveling, my iPad is essential and my Mac is the add-on | Macworld

Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

Logitech CREATE iPad Pro Keyboard Case with Apple Pencil Holder

Mountain Briefcase Made in USA | Topo Designs | Topo Designs

Ristretto - Messenger Bags – TOM BIHN

The Lanier Briefcase By Nock Co. by NockCo — Kickstarter

Custom Bags & Messenger Bags - Design Your Own Backpack | Timbuk2 Bags

Cookie Box - Block obtrusive EU cookie notices from the web on the App Store

It is now a federal crime to bring a Galaxy Note 7 onto an airplane - The Verge

Upgrade Merch 2016 — **110: Never, Not Ever, Not Once** Oct 10, 2016
This week we discuss perhaps Apple’s biggest move of 2017: relocating thousands of employees to Campus 2, moving other teams into the vacated Infinite Loop campus, and what it means for Apple’s cloud services and the productivity and morale of Apple employees. Plus we’ve got a lot of Sierra follow-up, Google’s attempts to entice iPhone switchers, bad news for the Galaxy Note, Jason’s first use of the PSVR, and a new run of Upgrade t-shirts and hoodies.

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When free space isn't free: Purgeable storage in macOS Sierra - Six Colors

Samsung says it's 'working diligently' as fifth replacement Note 7 burns - The Verge

We’re up to seven reports of “safe” Galaxy Note 7s exploding [Update #3] | Ars Technica

Samsung says it is adjusting Note 7 supply due to fire reports - CNBC

Syncing feeling: iCloud Drive in macOS Sierra - Six Colors

The New Screen Savers 74 PlayStation VR Takes on the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive | TWiT

Job Simulator: the 2050 Archives | Owlchemy Labs

Google will walk you through switching from an iPhone to a Pixel - The Verge

Introducing Pixel, Phone by Google - YouTube

Apple Said to Plan Improved Cloud Services by Unifying Teams - Bloomberg

Trello

Free Siri! Why Apple should make an Echo competitor | Macworld

Apple Stepping Up Plans for Amazon Echo-Style Smart-Home Device - Bloomberg

GripTight GorillaPod Magnetic Stand For Large Phones - Amazon

DJI Phone Camera Gimal OSMO MOBILE - Amazon

Adina Left Me! (for a week) - Vlog 002 - YouTube
Myke's video showing off the Osmo Mobile

ProCam 4 - Manual Camera + RAW on the App Store

109: YouTube Killed the Podcast Star Oct 03, 2016

This week Myke starts a YouTube channel, Jason raises his hopes for new Macs in October, and we praise the new features of Messages while quibbling with the usability of its interface.

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Cortex #38: A Vlog Is What You Make It - Relay FM

Assembling YouTube videos with Final Cut Pro - Six Colors

Disney Is Working With an Adviser on Potential Twitter Bid - Bloomberg

Full On Monet - Joe Steel

iPhone 7 Plus Depth Effect is Legit — Prolost

ProCam 4 - Manual Camera + RAW on the App Store

Apple Likely Aiming for Late October Launch of Redesigned MacBook Pro - Mac Rumors

As expectations grow for MacBook Pro launch next month, different reports suggest late October launch [Poll] | 9to5Mac

Apple is reportedly planning a Keynote for 24th October to refresh the Mac line-up | The Apple Post

The Tech Guy 1328 Sunday October 2, 2016 | TWiT

Messages on iOS 10: Better features, worse usability - Six Colors

Stamp Pack on the App Store

Extrafiner on the App Store

Rag Tag Classic Pack on the App Store

Grammar Snob on the App Store

Aardman Face Bomb on the App Store

Emojipedia Flag Stickers on the App Store

Sticker Pals: 600+ Stickers from David Lanham on the App Store

Hipster Sticker Pack for iMessage on the App Store

The Incomparable Stickers on the App Store

Free Agents - Relay FM

Airmail - Your Mail With You on the App Store

108: It's a Great Feature When It Works Sep 26, 2016

The beta version of the iPhone 7 Plus’s Portrait mode is here, and Jason and Myke both took it for a spin. Then Jason recounts his favorite and least favorite features of macOS Sierra, and Myke explains why—despite the name of this show—he’s not going to upgrade.

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Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app because it doesn’t want competition for Apple Music - Recode

Salesforce, Google, Microsoft, Verizon are all eyeing up a Twitter bid | TechCrunch

Hands on with the iPhone 7 Plus’ crazy new Portrait mode | TechCrunch

First impressions of Portrait Mode on the iPhone 7 Plus - Six Colors

Myke's BB8 Photo

Jason's Cat Photo

Myke's Portrait

macOS Sierra Review: Hey Siri, where did my files go? - Six Colors

Photos: A Take Control Crash Course | Take Control Books

107: The Upgrade Programme Sep 19, 2016

Myke and Jason have taken delivery of new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models, so it’s time to detail the experience of buying, upgrading, restoring, and using the latest iPhone models.

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Upgrade #89: Can We Use a Tracking Pixel? - Relay FM

Now Hear This podcast festival

Rush to Take Advantage of a Dull iPhone Started Samsung's Battery Crisis - Bloomberg

iPhone 7 Review: Many additions and one subtraction - Six Colors

Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: iPhone 7 No-Click Home Button Requires Contact With Skin to 'Click'

Yes, iPhone 7 Home button works fine with capacitive gloves | iMore

Myke's cereal

Jim's Pizza

Lightning headphone adapter buttons dead after 5 min on Vimeo

The Greatest Live Photo Ever

TripMode | Your mobile data savior.

#MykeWasRight — Apple Pencil Hacks

106: I've Reached Acceptance Sep 11, 2016

Live from Portland, Jason and Myke are joined by Stephen Hackett to cover a lot of follow-up from last week's Apple announcements. Myke reveals which iPhone 7 he's buying and considers how his technology and methods will need to change when he travels with it. Jason gives more details about how AirPods work. Finally, we talk a little bit about the impending release of iOS 10.

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Charging and listening to wired headphones on the iPhone 7 will cost you $40 - Six Colors

The 5 stages of grief for a headphone-jack-free iPhone | Macworld

All the great adaptors

The Magic of AirPods - Six Colors

Craig Hockenberry on the True Tone sensor

105: The Illusion of Clicking Sep 07, 2016

Jason returns from the Apple Sept. 7 media event and is immediately questioned by Myke about the new iPhone 7, Apple Watch series 2, EarPods and AirPods, and all the other announcements.

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The Second-Annual Keynote Draft Scorecard

Live coverage: Sept. 7 Apple media event - Six Colors

Apple – Don’t Blink - YouTube

David Smith on Twitter: "Huh, the Super Mario World App Store listing says it _will_ include In-App Purchases. So “pay-mium” then? https://t.co/sw3BKEmwqo"

iWork - Apple

Watch - Apple

Apple Watch Nike+ - Apple

Super Mario Run Coming to iPhone & iPad This December | Business Wire

Jason Snell on Twitter: "How much blacker could it be"

iPhone 7 - Apple

Inside iPhone 7: Why Apple Killed The Headphone Jack - BuzzFeed News

Battery life: Apple's solving for x - Six Colors

Apple doubles iPad storage, drops Pro pricing - The Verge

104: I Really Do Want to Win Aug 29, 2016

An Apple event is happening next week! So it’s time for Jason and Myke to make their predictions for the announcements in the most competitive way possible—by drafting the top 20 announcements they think we’ll see.

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Mudder 8 Pack Stainless Steel Drinking Straws: Amazon

Uber Rating System - Instagram

What's the convention for rating an Uber driver? - Quora

Apple Hits Roadblocks in Cutting Watch Ties to iPhone - Bloomberg

Clockwise #151: Maybe They'll Update GarageBand - Relay FM

Game Show | Game Night: Light Lamp (Episode 21)

Game Show | Game Night: Exits Are Unknown (Episode 33)

Free Agents #3: My Curse and My Reward, with Myke Hurley - Relay FM

Apple Event: September 7 - Six Colors

The 5 stages of grief for a headphone-jack-free iPhone | Macworld

The Second-Annual Keynote Draft Scorecard

So you can score along at home!

103: Significant Figures Aug 22, 2016

Special guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about reviews, ratings, Rotten Tomatoes, mice, thumbs up and thumbs down, using numbers to quantify the unquantifiable, when it's appropriate to show grown-up media to kids, and a whole lot more.

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Rotten Tomatoes vs. Metacritic: The Definitive Guide - The Croaking Frog

Be Suspicious Of Online Movie Ratings, Especially Fandango’s | FiveThirtyEight

Rotten Tomatoes, Reviews and Stars (with tweets) · tvaziri · Storify

Rotten Tomatoes: About

Cinemascore

Reconcilable Differences #30: Captain of the Living Room - Relay FM

Amazon Movie Reviews (@AmznMovieRevws) | Twitter

Netflix has tons of hidden categories — here's how to see them

NetFlix Streaming by Alternate Genres (Extended List)

Kids-In-Mind: Movie ratings & parents' reviews that actually work

Reviews & Age Ratings - Best Movies, Books, Apps, Games for Kids

My Chemical Romance - I'm Not Okay (I Promise) Official Music Video - YouTube

The Day of the Doctor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Midnight (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Significant figures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Abyss - Special Edition DVD

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

102: Cautionary Tale of Laptops Aug 16, 2016

This week's episode was recorded with Jason and Myke in the same room! Before they high five, they discuss iPad keyboards, MacBook Pro upgrades, Castro 2 and podcast innovation, and Tim Cook getting chatty with the press.

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The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 164, With Special Guest Jason Snell

Jason Snell on Instagram: “So @imyke got a ball!”

Logitech CREATE iPad Pro Keyboard Case with Apple Pencil Holder

Connected #103: No Such Thing as a Sticker Emergency - Relay FM

Emoji Wrap — The Emoji Podcast from Emojipedia

You can finally buy a rainbow Pride Apple Watch band just like Apple’s exclusive employee bands | 9to5Mac

Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Four Years - Bloomberg

Gimlet Creative | » #4 Every Launch Is a Movement

Force Touch on the Mac needs a little more oomph | Macworld

The trouble with 3D Touch | Macworld

Anker PowerCore+ 26800 - Amazon

Castro 2 — Play and Share Podcasts

Links for Supertop Podcast

Tim Cook, the interview: Running Apple ‘is sort of a lonely job’ - The Washington Post

101: It Works Great in California Aug 08, 2016

This week we discuss Fast Company’s visit to the Apple cafeteria, Mark Gurman’s reappearance as an Apple rumor expert, and Recode’s Apple TV guide rumors, plus Myke reviews the new version of Pocket Casts.

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Man who accused Dr. Dre of gun threat told inconsistent story: DA - NY Daily News

Ryan's Terminal Commands

iExplorer - iPhone, iPad Music & File Transfer App for Mac & PC

Playing The Long Game Inside Tim Cook's Apple | Fast Company

Apple Music’s Bozoma Saint John: It’s About Passion, Not Algorithms | Fast Company

Relay FM Memphis Meetup

Pocket Casts 6 | Shifty Jelly's blog of mystery

Pocket Casts 6 – MacStories

Castro 2 — Play and Share Podcasts

Daring Fireball: Twitter Clients Are a UI Design Playground

Mark Gurman stories - Bloomberg

Apple Hires BlackBerry Talent With Car Project Turning to Self-Driving Software - Bloomberg

New iPhone to Have Dual Camera but No Headphone Jack - Bloomberg

Photos Show First Functional, Powered On iPhone 7 - Mac Rumors

Apple’s new TV plan is a TV guide - Recode

Apple's new plan: a TV guide - Six Colors

Interactive Programming Guide - Joe Steel

Apple’s Hard-Charging Tactics Hurt TV Expansion - WSJ

Canvas - Relay FM

100: The Least Less Aug 01, 2016

In our hundredth episode, Jason and Myke break down Apple’s quarterly results, ponder its TV strategy, and Myke reluctantly views one of Jason’s favorite movies for an all-new Myke at the Movies.

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Free Agents - Relay FM

DrawnStrips Reader - The Best Comic Reader - Mac App Store

'Carpool Karaoke' Series Coming Exclusively to Apple Music - Hollywood Reporter

Gavin & Stacey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apple’s Hard-Charging Tactics Hurt TV Expansion - WSJ

Dr. Dre Won't Be Charged Over Malibu Gun Case - Hollywood Reporter

Apple Q3 2016 financial results - Six Colors

Apple's Q3 in charts and commentary - Six Colors

Apple remains optimistic after a tough Q3 2016 | Macworld

Apple celebrates one billion iPhones - Apple

Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable

1Writer - Note taking, writing app on the App Store

PhoneView - Export and Save iPhone SMS, iMessages, WhatsApp, Voicemail, Call History, Music, Photos, Notes - Ecamm Network

Space Seed - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) - IMDb

99: Disciplined Cash Machine Jul 25, 2016

Scrivener for iOS and a new mechanical keyboard for iPad arrived at Jason’s house this week. We discuss using a specialized writing tool for longform work and the challenges of building an iPad keyboard that doesn’t turn the iPad into a laptop. Plus we recap the latest trailers from Comic-Con.

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Comic Book Resources

Newsarama

Heat Vision - Hollywood Reporter

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

ComicBookLover

Simple Comic

Apple to sell limited-edition Apple Watch bands w/ country flags for Olympics | 9to5Mac

On sale now: The Six Colors t-shirt - Six Colors

Apple Taps Bob Mansfield to Oversee Car Project - WSJ

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) - IMDb

Scrivener for iOS Review - Six Colors

Connected #100: Tepid Takes - Relay FM

Scrivener on the App Store

Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case: The quest for the perfect iPad Pro keyboard continues - Six Colors

Logitech Create - Amazon

WONDER WOMAN Comic-Con Trailer - YouTube

Justice League Special Comic-Con Footage - YouTube

Doctor Strange Official Trailer 2 - YouTube

Captain Marvel Casts Brie Larson [Comic-Con 2016]

98: Accidental Comics Podcast 🤓 Jul 18, 2016

In celebration of World Emoji Day and Comic-Con, Jason and Myke discuss how we use emojis and why they’re a valuable addition to online dialogue, and then break down the best options for digital comic-book reading. Plus there’s a whole lot of follow-up and plenty of #askupgrade.

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Stop audio pauses in iOS 10 Public Beta - Six Colors

iOS 10: A place for Ethernet - Six Colors

Apple's idea for music royalties could stick it to Spotify

World Emoji Day / July 17

📙 Emojipedia — 😃 Home of Emoji Meanings 💁👌🎍😍

Why is the desktop icon for Apple's iCal set to July 17? - Quora

Myke celebrating World Emoji Day

“Number 1 Draft Pick” by The Incomparable Podcast. | Cotton Bureau

Rocket—fast, Slack-style emoji everywhere on your Mac

Emoji Dictionary 🤓 📖 — F.A.T.E. — Medium

World Emoji Awards on Twitter: "The winner of Best New Emoji for 2016 is 🙄 Face With Rolling Eyes"

The next Iron Man will be black teenager Riri Williams | The Verge

Spider-Man (2016-) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man (2014-2015) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Comixology on the App Store

Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Marvel Comics on the App Store

DC Comics on the App Store

Marvel Unlimited | Comics | Marvel.com

ComiXology Unlimited

Comixology Unlimited: More about discovery than binging - Six Colors

Hawkeye (2012 - Present) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com

Ms. Marvel (2014 - 2015) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com

Immortal Iron Fist by Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker & David Aja (Hardcover) | Marvel Heroes | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com

X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever (2016) #1 | Comics | Marvel.com

Vision (2015) #1 | Comics | Marvel.com

Darth Vader (2015 - Present) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com

Astro City (2013-) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

The Fuse Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Morning Glories Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Invincible Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Amazing Spider-Man (2015-) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Spider-Man (2016-) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology: Web UK

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 10 Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology: Web UK

The Wicked + The Divine Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Saga Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology

Love and Capes

Vantage Pro2 | Davis Instruments

97: We Used Our Power For Pizza Jul 11, 2016

Listeners suggest naming schemes for Myke’s devices, Jason and Myke adapt to Apple’s new public betas, we discuss the future of iPad software updates, and Jason gets frustrated by the lack of updates to iCloud Family Sharing.

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Myke at the Movies | "WarGames" (Episode 8)

Pokémon GO’s Spectacular Launch – MacStories

Pokémon GO on the App Store

Pokémon Go is reportedly launching in Europe and Asia 'within a few days' | The Verge

Pokemon Go Has Added $7.5 Billion to Nintendo's Market Value - Fortune

Pokémon Shuffle Mobile on the App Store

Myke's Device Names

The Ring Post - a podcast from The Incomparable

Top Four #14: Pizza Toppings 🍕 - Relay FM

Jame discovers a Domino's ad

Frank's Pizza

Pizza in Wisconsin

On iPad Features (Or Lack Thereof) at WWDC 2016 – MacStories

Where should I install my iOS and macOS betas? A guide. - Six Colors

Hands on with macOS Sierra - Six Colors

Photos for Mac: A Take Control Crash Course | Take Control Books

Samsung T3 Portable SSD - 250GB - Amazon

Inside the Actors Studio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kanban board - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CARROT Weather - Talking Forecast Robot on the App Store

Weather Underground: Forecasts, Interactive Radar, and Weather Alerts on the App Store

Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

96: Two Ports is One More Port than One Port Jul 04, 2016

In this episode there’s a bunch of headphone-jack followup, then we discuss Apple’s relationships with Spotify and Tidal, before Myke asks Jason about his own independence on Independence Day.

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Mackenzie, 'The Upgrade Baby'

Reconcilable Differences #18: It's Devastating - Relay FM

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 159, With Marco Arment

Sennheiser MM 400 Stereo Bluetooth Headset - Amazon

Searching for a good reason to remove the headphone jack - Six Colors

Apple reportedly in talks to acquire Jay Z's Tidal music service | The Verge

TIDAL · Lossless Explained

Pono (digital music service) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Daring Fireball: Apple Supplier Cirrus Logic Releases Kit for Creating Lightning-Based Headphones

Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app because it doesn’t want competition for Apple Music - Recode

Apple Slams Spotify For Asking For "Preferential Treatment" - BuzzFeed News

The Incomparable | Summer Superhero Spectacular (Episode 255)

Six Colors Subscriptions

The joy of Slack - Six Colors

Procreate – Sketch, paint, create. on the App Store

Paper by FiftyThree - Sketch, Draw, Take Notes, Make Lists, Diagram and Wireframe on the App Store

Notability on the App Store

GoodNotes 4 - Notes & PDF on the App Store

PDFpen 2 - Highlight, Markup, Edit, Fill & Sign PDF docs on the App Store

Canary - A complete security system in a single device.

95: Don't Bring the Pain without the Benefit Jun 27, 2016

Apple ditches the Thunderbolt Display, Jason takes macOS Sierra for a spin, and we debate the merits of Apple removing old technology from its products.

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Apple is discontinuing the only monitor it makes, the Thunderbolt Display | The Verge

Hands on with macOS Sierra - Six Colors

Yosemite, by CocoaConf: The Apple Conference with a View

'macOS X Sierra'

Taking the headphone jack off phones is user-hostile and stupid | The Verge

Daring Fireball: Headphone Jacks Are the New Floppy Drives

John Gruber Misses the Point Completely About Lightning Headphones — Medium

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 159, With Marco Arment

We don't know jack about the next iPhone | iMore

Does a cellular Apple Watch make sense? That depends on watchOS | Macworld

Cortex #31: Later Comes Eventually - Relay FM

On iPad Features (Or Lack Thereof) at WWDC 2016 – MacStories

For Pride 2016, Apple gave its employees this rainbow watch band - Recode

94: Users Use Computers Jun 20, 2016

Jason and Myke are back in their usual offices this week, and they discuss their feelings about watchOS 3, the lack of Apple hardware announcements, and what the buzz was during WWDC week.

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Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM

Robot or Not? | Filesystems and Flowerpot Robots (Episode 62b)

Clockwise #141: Not Even in the Rotator - Relay FM

The Talk Show ✪: Live From WWDC 2016, With Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi

Jason and Myke at the Talk Show

Our full transcript of the Talk Show at WWDC 2016 with Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi | iMore

Myke at 1 Infinite Loop

Kim's RelayCon Sticker Pack

Follow the users: Why Messages got the biggest upgrade in iOS 10 | Macworld

With watchOS 3, Apple Watch gets a do-over - Six Colors

Jason captured in a panorama

Big, bold, and beautiful: Apple's design language is changing in iOS 10 | iMore

Introducing Apple File System - WWDC 2016 - Videos - Apple Developer

93: The Emoji Judgers Jun 13, 2016

Straight out of the WWDC keynote, Jason joins Myke live to talk about watchOS 3, tvOS 10, macOS Sierra, iOS 10, Apple Music and Messages.

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iCloud Drive to offer “optimized storage,” desktop sharing | Macworld

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Apple Unveils Multiple New 'Messages' App Features Coming in iOS 10 - Mac Rumors

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92: WWDC 2016 Draft Jun 07, 2016

Jason and Myke predict the contents of WWDC 2016 in the first annual Upgrade Keynote Draft. How many of our picks are based on deep knowledge of the industry, and how many are wish fulfillment? Next week will tell the tale.

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Large Podcast Advertising Company Buys Large Proprietary Podcast Player – Marco.org

Daring Fireball: E.W. Scripps Buys Podcast Company Stitcher

WWDC Wish List: The Mac - Six Colors

The trouble with 3D Touch | Macworld

Apple’s emoji are the best, but finding them is the worst | Macworld

Taking CarPlay for a spin - Six Colors

iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

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Bondi — **91: iMac Special** May 30, 2016
In this special holiday episode, Stephen Hackett joins Myke and Jason to discuss the product that changed Apple's fortunes: the original iMac.

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The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels

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All 13 Colors of iMac – 512 Pixels

‘It’s from a different planet; a planet with better designers’ – 512 Pixels
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Steve Jobs introduces the Original iMac - Apple Special Event (1998) - YouTube

The iMac Cometh | Macworld

'QuickTime On The Internet' white-paper

Cute advertisement from Apple - YouTube

Beige Power Mac G3 All-in-One | Low End Mac

Apple USB Mouse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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iMac Boards Use Forbidden Interface | Macworld

Steve Jobs introduces rainbow iMacs & Power Mac G3 - Macworld SF (1999) - YouTube

Steve Jobs introduces iMovie & iMac DV - Apple Special Event (1999) - YouTube

Steve Jobs introduces psychedelic iMacs - Macworld Tokyo (2001) - YouTube

90: Nobody Should be a Siri Power User May 23, 2016

This week Jason and Myke discuss the future of Siri on the Mac and elsewhere, and ponder Apple's new Apple Store design. Plus we've got some talk about Google I/O and final (for now) thoughts about the business of podcasting.

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Apple pulls iOS 9.3.2 for 9.7 inch iPad Pro following reports of bricked devices with ‘Error 56’ issue | 9to5Mac

Google I/O Keynote live coverage (completed) - Six Colors

Memphis’ revamped Apple Store opens at Saddle Creek – 512 Pixels

Apple just revealed the future of its retail stores | The Verge

My thoughts on Apple’s new retail store strategy - The Loop

Clockwise #137: You're All American - Relay FM

Robot or Not? | Siri (Episode 16)

MacNexus

If Google’s right about AI, that’s a problem for Apple – Marco.org

Apple’s Organizational Crossroads – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store

Canvas #1: Download and Upload Files - Relay FM

Pod4Ham - a podcast from The Incomparable

89: Can We Use a Tracking Pixel? May 16, 2016

By popular demand, Jason and Myke talk a bit more about the business of podcasting, as they’re joined by podcaster and podcast ad sales executive Lex Friedman. We also analyze Apple’s investment in a Chinese ride-sharing service and what that means for the company’s future directions.

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The Incomparable | The Incomparable Is People (Episode 300)

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Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing | Reuters

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Apple, Didi, and Occam’s Razor; Uber in China – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

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Turning This Car Around

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Midroll — Podcast advertising network

Podcasts Face Advertising Hurdles - WSJ

The Future of Podcasting Metrics

88: Happy Apple Watch Users May 09, 2016

A year later, Jason and Myke are still using their Apple Watches. Amid high-profile users abandoning Apple’s new wearable, why do we still enjoy it? Where does the platform need to go to grow and become more successful? Also, we rage a little bit about a New York Times story about attempts by high-profile podcasters to change the way the industry works.

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Apple’s Watch Outpaced the iPhone in First Year - WSJ

The Apple Watch got me hooked on mechanical watches – Marco.org

Poor Apple Watch — Liss is More

Accidental Tech Podcast: 166: Fitness Turd

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Authy manages all your two-step codes - Six Colors

Weather Underground: Forecasts, Interactive Radar, and Weather Alerts on the App Store

Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store

CARROT Weather - Talking Forecast Robot on the App Store

Fantastical 2 for iPhone - Calendar and Reminders on the App Store

Tim Cook: In a few years people will say, 'How could I have ever thought about not wearing this watch?' | The Verge

Apple Watch 2 Rumored to Include Cellular Connectivity Amid Push for iPhone Independency - Mac Rumors

Podcasts Surge, but Producers Fear Apple Isn’t Listening - The New York Times

Apple’s actual role in podcasting: be careful what you wish for – Marco.org

A Podcasting Divergence – MacStories

87: Unchartable Tidbits May 02, 2016

Jason and Myke are joined by follow-up guest Scott McNulty to review the Kindle Oasis (including its Kindle hump), then switch gears to break down the complexities of Apple’s quarterly results, Dropbox’s infinite solution to an old conundrum, and Jason’s review of USB audio interfaces.

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Kindle Oasis - Amazon

The Shape of Things to Come - The New Yorker

Low-cost USB audio interfaces review - Six Colors

Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org

Dropbox's new magical placeholders save you hard drive space | The Verge

Dropbox solves the Terabyte Conundrum with Project Infinite - Six Colors

Connected #88: The Perception of Trouble - Relay FM

Picking apart Apple's Q2 2016 numbers - Six Colors

Why Tim Cook is still optimistic after Apple's growth stalled in Q2 2016 - Six Colors

The iPhone SE: A surprise hit? - Six Colors

Reassuring words about Apple's approach to Services - Six Colors

What does Apple look like without the iPhone? - Six Colors

How the iPhone 6 ruined Apple - All this

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86: The Cloud With the Question Mark Apr 25, 2016

Myke’s back just in time to discuss the minor changes to the new MacBook and attempt to figure out why the Apple Car might exist.

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Announcing RelayCon: WWDC 2016 — Relay FM

The Pen Addict #200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016 - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #317: Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads - Relay FM

Vox Media Tries Something Old on Something New - NYTimes.com

Circuit Breaker | The Verge

Circuit Breaker - Facebook

The Incomparable's Zeppelin Hangar - Facebook Group

Apple updates MacBook: rose gold, no Thunderbolt 3 - Six Colors

I covet the new MacBook, but I'm sticking with my iPad Pro | iMore

New MacBook Is Year's Biggest Tech Letdown So Far - Laptop Mag

Sorry, but Apple's updated MacBook is a huge disappointment - Mashable

2016 Macbook: Rose Gold Refresh! - YouTube

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Apple Car Exclusive: Experts on What Could Be a Game-Changer - Motor Trend

Apple Reportedly Running Secret Car Lab in German Capital - Mac Rumors

The Apple Car is the company's road to the future | Macworld

Is Apple ready for a car trip? | Macworld

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “Waffling”

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Hash Browns - McDonald's Wiki - Wikia

Huddle House - Any Meal. Any Time. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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Scott's Kindles — **85: Talk to this Cylinder** Apr 18, 2016
With Myke away, Scott McNulty and Dan Moren join Jason to talk about two different Amazon hardware products, Kindle and Echo.

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Introducing Kindle Oasis - Amazon Official Site - E-reader

popSLATE 2 - Smart Second Screen for iPhone | Indiegogo

Free Siri! Why Apple should make an Echo competitor | Macworld

How to Add a Nook DRM-Removal Plugin to calibre | The Digital Reader

Random Trek | "By Any Other Name" (TOS) with Dan Moren (Episode 2)

Jason’s Set Up — **84: Peek it, But Don't Pop it!** Apr 11, 2016
Jason and Myke discuss the 9.7-inch iPad Pro's True Tone display and the trouble with 3D Touch.

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Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store

#MykeWasRight — Apple Pencil Hacks

Notability on the App Store

GoodNotes 4 - Notes & PDF on the App Store

The Ring Post

Cartoon Cast - a podcast from The Incomparable

Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable

Amazon Kindle Oasis leaks suggest a radically new eReader design - Liliputing

Upgrade #8: With Special Offers - Relay FM

Clockwise #131: The Dream of the Early 2000s - Relay FM

Audible, long known only for audiobooks, is branching out into podcasts — and news » Nieman Journalism Lab

9.7-inch iPad Pro Review: Chocolate or vanilla? - Six Colors

Cortex #26: Pick your Poison - Relay FM

Connected #85: Pokédex of iMacs - Relay FM

The trouble with 3D Touch | Macworld

What Is Mail Bagging? - How It Works - Email Continuity

Mechanical iPad — CGP Grey

83: I Love Infuriating You Apr 04, 2016

Jason tried out the shrunken-down Smart Keyboard for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and you'll never believe what happened next! Myke returns from vacation just in time to break down Jason's reviews of Apple’s latest products and provide an Apple Watch band review of his own.

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OS X 10.11.4 hidden framework hints Apple could rebrand it as 'macOS' - Apple Insider

Review: Smart Keyboard for 9.7-inch iPad Pro - Six Colors

iPad Pro accessory odds and ends - Six Colors

iPhone SE review: Smaller can be better - Six Colors

Glif | Tripod Mount & Stand for Smartphones. By Studio Neat.

Transistor on the App Store

Crashlands on the App Store

Testing Apple’s 29W USB-C Power Adapter and iPad Pro Fast Charging – MacStories

82: Baby Pro Mar 28, 2016

Extra special guest star Serenity Caldwell joins Jason to talk about the new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, the drowning of a MacBook Air, and much more.

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81: Live From Interstate 280 Mar 21, 2016

Myke catches up with Jason fresh from Apple’s March 21 event in Cupertino and keeps him company on his long drive home up Interstate 280. From the new smaller iPad Pro to the interesting iPhone SE, we break down everything Apple announced—and some things it didn’t!

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Apple's Town Hall: A look back - Six Colors

Our intrepid reporter on location in Cupertino

Apple - 40 Years in 40 Seconds - YouTube

Recycling - Apple

Liam – An Innovation Story - YouTube

ResearchKit — Empowering doctors, researchers, and now you - YouTube

ResearchKit and CareKit - Apple

Up close with Apple’s colorful spring lineup of Watch bands | The Verge

Apple Watch

Canvas - Relay FM

iPad Pro - Apple

Pineapple Pizza 🍍🍕

Upgradian Wallpaper | grafiksyndikat

80: I Can Hear Your Future Screams Mar 14, 2016

Myke is back to defend the iPad as a TV, before he and Jason discuss the expectations of Apple's March 21st event, and why @AppleSupport exists. They go on to talk about why Oculus is unlikely to ever come to the Mac, and address some more thoughts about Firewatch.

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Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable

Mac Power Users #310: One Year Indie with Jason Snell - Relay FM

Cortex #21: The E-Myth Revisited - Relay FM

The Incomparable | Fail Fast (Episode 197)

The Pen Addict #1: Glossary - Relay FM

Apple Support (@AppleSupport) | Twitter

Sprinklr | Social Experience Management

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Encryption (HBO) - YouTube

Coming at Apple’s March 21st event: 4-inch iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro & new Apple Watch models | 9to5Mac

Oculus VR founder says they won’t support Mac until Apple ‘releases a good computer’ | 9to5Mac

Remaster #5: State of the Union: Steam - Relay FM

Remaster - Relay FM

The Incomparable | Team Bucket (Episode 290)

Black and white photo editor for Mac, change your pictures with Tonality by Macphun

Photos for Mac: A Take Control Crash Course | Take Control Books

Pixelmator for iOS

Flaked - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Catastrophe (2015 TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Upgrade #79: Turkey Dinner Pizza - Relay FM

The Pen Addict #1: Glossary - Relay FM

Apple's Town Hall: A look back - Six Colors

79: Turkey Dinner Pizza Mar 07, 2016

Guest John Siracusa joins Jason to talk about HDTV, the future of the Mac, and pizza.

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Apple may be about to shake up the naming scheme for iPads and iPhones | Macworld

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The Incomparable | Team Bucket (Episode 290)

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78: Rename Everything Feb 29, 2016

Rumors of a new size of iPad Pro lead Myke and Jason to discuss how Apple chooses to name its products, and whether iPads would benefit from being named more like MacBooks. They also tackle the rumors of Siri coming to the Mac and grapple with disappointment and cable management in #askupgrade.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Impressions! - YouTube

Accidental Tech Podcast: 158: You Can't Outlaw Math

Apple plans Siri for Mac as tentpole feature for this fall’s OS X 10.12 launch | 9to5Mac

Subscribe to Six Colors - Six Colors

High Caffeine Content — WWDC Wish List

Mac versus iPad: Why I'm on Team Both | Macworld

Apple to launch 9.7-inch iPad Pro, not Air 3; Smart Keyboard & Apple Pencil support likely | 9to5Mac

77: I Don't Know Why You'd Call Them Friends Feb 22, 2016

Jason and Myke lightly cover Apple’s beef with the FBI, Myke gets excited by new phones at Mobile World Congress, Jason grapples with making his home smarter. And of course there’s follow-up about pizza and “Back to the Future”—that’s how it works.

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Putting the paper in TaskPaper - All this

Todd Vaziri's 'Back to the Future' Tweet

Apple, FBI, and iPhone Security: A Roundup of News and Links – MacStories

Daring Fireball: On the San Bernardino Suspect's Apple ID Password Reset

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge first look - YouTube

Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge bring refinement to a proven design | The Verge

Nextbit Robin review: a smartphone in the clouds | The Verge

The G5 is LG's best ever phone and its Friends are the reason why | The Verge

LG G5 preview at MWC 2016 - YouTube

Project Ara

Can Sony's Ear Assistant Save Us From Our Phones? - Tom's Guide

Wink | A Simpler Way to a Smarter Home

Getting Sonos to work with AirPlay (and Overcast) - Six Colors

Best Smart Thermostat | The Sweethome

The Best Wireless IP Camera | The Wirecutter

Connected #75: Explosion of Glue and Colors - Relay FM

Connected #78: The Nostalgia of the Underdog - Relay FM

76: You're Part of My System Feb 15, 2016

Myke probes Jason about his personal organization system, or lack of one. Then we speculate on Apple’s future as a TV producer, following the news that it’s creating a series starring Dr. Dre. Finally, we discuss favorite (and least favorite) words.

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Dr. Dre Filming Apple's First Scripted Television Series (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter

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Cortex #22: Statistics Aren't Everything - Relay FM

Inside the Actors Studio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Amazing Colossal Man - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Upgrade shirt! — **75: You Are Terrible to Sick People** Feb 08, 2016
This week, with Myke on sick leave, Jason is joined by Stephen Hackett to talk about Apple's first-party apps, the future of the Mac and VR pizza.

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Apple Launches Repair Program for Late 2013 Mac Pro Video Issues - Mac Rumors

iPhone 5se May Come in Silver, Space Gray, and Bright Pink - Mac Rumors

The history of the iPod nano — 512 Pixels

Mossberg: Apple’s apps need work | The Verge

Mailplane - Gmail for Mac

Welcome to Cast

AnyList - The best way to create and share a grocery shopping list.

The 20th Anniversary Mac — 512 Pixels

A Mac for all seasons: Why the Mac has so much staying power | Macworld

iMac G4 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

HyperCard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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74: Tablet Incorporated Feb 01, 2016

This week we use Apple’s quarterly results as a jumping-off point to discuss Apple’s product philosophy, the overall strength of the iPhone, and Apple’s missed opportunities with the iPad.

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B-Sides #18: The Amazing Spider-Myke - Relay FM

Spot Apple - "Special Edition" - iMac g3 Campain - YouTube

#MykeWasRight — New Sticker additions to the iPad Pro

Apple likely to debut iPad Air 3 at March event; new Apple Watch models revealed | 9to5Mac

Leaked iPad Air 3 case images hint at Smart Connector support, rear camera flash, and more | 9to5Mac

Apple Q1 2016 results - Six Colors

Apple Q1 2016 Results: $75.9 Billion Revenue, 74.8 Million iPhones, 16.1 Million iPads Sold – MacStories

The 5 key moments in Apple's Q1 2016 earnings call | Macworld

Three more observations about Apple's conference call - Six Colors

The persistence of iPhone | iMore

Accidental Tech Podcast: 154: A Rich Toddler’s Toy

Airmail for iPhone Review: Power User Email – MacStories

KGI: iPhone 7 Plus likely to feature dual-camera system for better photos using LinX tech, 2-3x optical zoom | 9to5Mac

Lytro

This camera is actually 16 cameras in one | The Verge

Screens - Control Your Computer Remotely - Edovia

Mac Power Users #299: Plex - Relay FM

Connected #73: Capital D for the Big Smile - Relay FM

Connected #74: Orange Light, Blue Light - Relay FM

73: Put on your Rumor Pants Jan 25, 2016

It’s the official start of Rumo(u)r season, as Jason and Myke discuss the first suggestions of what Apple might release this spring and in the fall. How full does an Apple Event need to be in order for it to be worth calling? And there’s also some clicky keyboard and English muffin follow-up.

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Enter the clicky keyboard - Six Colors

Chapters — The best way to add MP3 chapter markers to your podcast.

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

Apple to update Apple Watch in mid-March with new bands, OS + full redesign in fall | 9to5Mac

Top Four - Relay FM

Phil and Lisa Ruin the Movies - a podcast from The Incomparable

How I Became an Independent Podcaster - Events at the Apple Store on iTunes

Planet Nine? Evidence Grows for Big Addition to Solar System - Yahoo Tech

72: I Spent Four Months Not Buying It Jan 18, 2016

Jason and Myke discuss what iOS 9.3 might mean for the future of Apple’s OS update strategy, Jason buys a clicky keyboard, new Mac audio tools arrive, and we close the books on Muffingate.

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Jason Biscuit Recipe

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Loopback

Loopback extends Mac audio flexibility - Six Colors

Matias Mini Tactile Pro Keyboard for Mac

Matias Tactile Pro & Mini Tactile Pro

Matias Mini Quiet Pro Keyboard for PC

66key Tactile Click "Mini" Keyboard - elitekeyboards.com - Products

New Leopold FC660M Mechanical Keyboard Cherry MX Blue PBT Black English | eBay

Jason's Modified Keyboard

iOS 9.3 Preview - Apple

Accidental Tech Podcast: 152: Daddy Didn't Want the Good Graphics Card

Does iOS 9.3 herald a new release strategy? | Macworld

Connected #73: Capital D for the Big Smile - Relay FM

imyke.co — iOS 9.3 and the Apple Pencil

CloudMagic, Email app for Mac OSX, iPhone, Android, iOS

Microsoft Outlook - email and calendar on the App Store

Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone

Mailplane - Gmail for Mac

71: Muffingate Jan 11, 2016

Will Apple remove the headphone jack when it releases the iPhone 7? Myke thinks it’s inevitable, while Jason is skeptical. Your hosts also revisit baked goods in the British Empire, discuss Twitter’s possible expansion to 10,000 characters, and answer your #askupgrade questions.

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@samnichol: Muffins, muffins everywhere.

Muffins, muffins everywhere.

@miche eats muffins

Australian Toaster Biscuits, We Hardly Knew Ye…

Twitter 140-Character Limit About to Change | Re/code

Notes.app: Everyone's favorite Twitter extender - Six Colors

Jack Dorsey's Notes.app Tweet

It's True: Apple Will Drop Headphone Jack To Make The iPhone 7 Slimmer, Says Source

Apple developing revamped, cord-free Beats with charging case ahead of iPhone 7 | 9to5Mac

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Introducing Remaster and Canvas — Relay FM

70: I Could Call My iPhone a Muffin Jan 04, 2016

Myke and Jason ring in the new year with discussions about CES, Twitter, awards, mailbags, and last year.

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Myke's Mailbag

AgileBits Blog | Introducing 1Password for Teams

Steve's Pigment Work

Myke's Pigment Work

The Incomparable | I Love a Lot of Awful People - The Best of 2015 (Episode 281)

A first look at the new Twitter for Mac - Six Colors

Twitter for Mac 4.0 – MacStories

Hello, world | Twitter Blogs

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Here's what to expect at CES 2016 this week | The Verge

Why Google and Ford could be teaming up | The Verge

GM is investing $500 million in Lyft to develop self-driving cars | The Verge

TiVo demos Apple Watch remote - Six Colors

Ford is finally adding CarPlay and Android Auto to its cars | The Verge

Night Stand for Apple Watch | ElevationLab

'English Muffins'

69: The 2015 Upgradies Dec 28, 2015

With a little help from their Relay FM co-hosts, Myke and Jason present awards to the best (and worst) of the year in the second annual Upgradies.

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Nominees for Favo(u)rite Tech Story

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My Must-Have iOS Apps, 2015 Edition – MacStories

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens | The Incomparable

Liftoff #5: The Martian - Relay FM

Tickle - Visual Programming of Robots, Drones, Arduino, and Scratch Games on the App Store

Clockwise #117: Sunset My Brain - Relay FM

68: The Cryogenic Chamber of Topics Dec 21, 2015

This week Myke and Jason talk about Amazon drones, Christmas traditions, and Apple’s product-release strategy. And at the end of the episode, we fire off the Spoiler Horn and discuss “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in a special Myke at the Movies installment.

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Joe's Dashboard

BB-8 by Sphero | App-enabled Droid

The New Screen Savers 21 iPhone 6s | TWiT

Top Four #9: Christmas Music - Relay FM

Michael Buble Spiderman Theme - YouTube

Ep 17 Jason Snell Sings “Don't Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House - YouTube

B-Sides #16: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Myke at the Movies - Relay FM

Myke at the Movies | "Christmas Vacation" (Episode 11)

Analog(ue) - Relay FM

Christmas cracker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Amazon Prime Air

Flights of Fantasy - MythBusters (2015 season) - Wikipedia

The Incomparable | Stormtroopers Are People (Episode 277)

67: Part Spite, Part Strategy Dec 14, 2015

This week Jason and Myke discover who’s using LaunchPad, dissect Jason’s purchase of an iPad Pro, discuss a new podcast-recording service that works in a browser, and answer your questions.

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Alfred - Productivity App for Mac OS X

LaunchBar 6

Live Wallpapers - Custom Backgrounds and Themes on the App Store

Macintosh Programmer's Workshop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store

Pixelmator, djay Pro updated for iPad Pro - Six Colors

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved on the App Store

The Apple TV remote strategy - Six Colors

Apple TV - BBC iPlayer - Apple (UK)

Podcasting from inside a browser with Cast - Six Colors

Subscribe to Six Colors - Six Colors

Cast

The Incomparable | Don't Drink the Bacta Tea (Episode 276)

66: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good Apps? Dec 07, 2015

Myke returns from his trip to New York to the bad news that Dropbox has killed Mailbox and that Sketch has abandoned the Mac App Store. But he’s cheered up by Jason’s news that he might be keeping the iPad Pro after all.

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The Dalrymple Report

Upgrade #16: The 2014 Upgradies - Relay FM

The Follow Chart

Mailbox FAQ

Sketch Blog - Leaving the Mac App Store

Michael Tsai - Blog - Sketch Leaving the Mac App Store

Daring Fireball: Bohemian Coding Pulls Hit App Sketch From Mac App Store

Too late to save the MAS? | Manton Reece

The Second Coming of Steve Jobs Audiobook | Alan Deutschman | Audible.com

Leviathan Wakes Audiobook | James S. A. Corey | Audible.com

An iPad Pro wish list | Macworld

Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens

Skinny Fit iPad Pro Sleeve / Field – Hard Graft

Mobile Colloquy: Stay Connected

Upthere emerges from the cloud - Six Colors

Ctrl-Walt-Delete | The Verge

Hello Internet

Tomorrow with Joshua Topolsky

Two-minute Time Lord | Concentrated Commentary on the Worlds of Doctor Who

VerityPodcast.com | Six Smart Women Discussing Doctor Who

Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

The Audio Guide to Babylon 5 | Conversations about the five-year saga

The Poscast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur

The Flop House

Neumann KMS 105 MT Condenser Microphone - Amazon

Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org

Neumann KMS 105

65: Holiday Firewall Nov 30, 2015

Special guest host Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about the holidays, Apple TV, iPad Pro, and how to recommend Apple products.

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Ford sends out 15,000,000th press release | Autoblopnik

Prompt 2

Screens - Control Your Computer Remotely - Edovia

The Dalrymple Report

The Prestige (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

the pledge, the turn, and the prestige.

5by5 | The Ihnatko Almanac #152: Project Runway

64: The Law of the Large Nov 23, 2015

This week Serenity Caldwell re-joins Myke so that they can talk about their first Apple Pencil experiences. Then Myke quizzes Jason about his iPad Pro review and the new Six Colors subscription drive. Finally, we return to Myke at the Movies with 1985’s “The Sure Thing."

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Apple Pencil Review — The Pen Addict

Astropad brings the Cintiq experience to your iPad | iMore

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 136, With Special Guest Jason Snell

Apple - Press Releases - 2008

Shawn Blanc

Club MacStories

Stratechery by Ben Thompson

The Great T-Shirt Sale of 2015 — Relay FM

iPad Pro Review: No Country for Old Macs - Six Colors

iPad Pro: New tricks for old dogs - Six Colors

Yet — 512 Pixels

Jason contacts Lex

Libsyn - Podcast Hosting Services

Simplecast - Podcast Hosting Made Incredibly Easy.

SoundCloud – Hear the world’s sounds

The Sure Thing (1985) - IMDb

Henry Winkler - IMDb

63: Crying about the Peripherals Nov 16, 2015

The iPad Pro has arrived, and Myke and Jason are joined by special guest Serenity Caldwell to discuss our first impressions of the new product, our iPad workflows, and the frustrating lack of availability of the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.

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Serenity Caldwell (@settern) | Twitter

All Articles by Serenity-Caldwell | iMore

Clockwise #112: I'm Leaving the Internet Now - Relay FM

The Sure Thing (1985) - IMDb

Jot Dash - Fine Point Stylus for iPad, iPhone, and Android Devices

Logitech CREATE Backlit Keyboard Case for iPad Pro

Screens - Control Your Computer Remotely - Edovia

Serenity's set up with Screens on her iPad

Microsoft Word on the App Store

1Writer - Note taking, writing app on the App Store

Accidental Tech Podcast: 143: Capital F, Capital C

This.

Editing podcasts on iOS with Ferrite - Six Colors

Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store

Vox Product designer reviews the iPad Pro - YouTube

Jason's Pencil Notes

Serenity's Drawing Example with the Adonit Jot Dash

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62: I Am Nerd Face Guy Nov 09, 2015

This week we extoll the virtues of emoji and how it could be better, and Myke finds his perfect emoji at last 🤓. We also preview the iPad Pro, talk about how we’re using our iPads today, revisit Myke’s external storage needs, and follow up on week two of the new Apple TV.

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Drobo Mini, Drobo Mini Review, Drobo Storage Products, Drobo Inc.

Apple releases first tvOS software update for the 4th-gen Apple TV | 9to5Mac

14 - Six Colors

Evel Knievel on the App Store

Apple’s emoji are the best, but finding them is the worst | Macworld

📙 Emojipedia — 😃 Home of Emoji Meanings 💁👌🎍😍

LaunchBar 6

Slack Emoji Reactions

🚩 Flags App for iPhone — The World's Emoji Keyboard

Apple - Press Info - Epic 12.9-inch iPad Pro Available to Order Online Wednesday & Arrives in Stores Later This Week

Exclusive: Apple's Eddy Cue shows off iPad Pro - YouTube

61: Accidental Trek Podcast Nov 02, 2015

Special guest Joe Rosensteel joins Jason and Myke to talk about our first weekend with the new Apple TV. We cover setup hassles, the design of the new remote, the power of integrated voice search, and much more. Plus there’s time for some follow-up and answers to listener questions on #askupgrade.

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Joe Rosensteel (@joesteel) | Twitter

Defocused - a podcast from The Incomparable

Joe's Podcast on The Incomparable.

AppZapper - The uninstaller Apple forgot.

Accidental Tech Podcast: 141: Chain-Link-Fenced Garden

Hello, world | Twitter Blogs

Michael Tofias' coining 'Follow Out'

'Star Trek' TV Series in the Works - Hollywood Reporter

Despair is knowing it now takes 45 screens to set up a new iPhone | The Verge

SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Gaming Controller

joe-steel.com

New life for an old MacBook Pro - Six Colors

Upgrade #61: Accidental Trek Podcast - Relay FM

60: Very Nice Button Oct 27, 2015

It’s an exciting week: Myke gets a new Retina iMac and all the Magic peripherals, and both Jason and Myke buy "Star Wars" tickets and the new Apple TV! Plus we do some Force Touch follow-up and answer your questions in #askupgrade.

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Clockwise #109: Muggle Keyboard - Relay FM

Google Brings Podcasting to Play Music Streaming Service, Android | Re/code

Fans race to get 'Back to the Future' paper - USA Today

Myke at the Movies - a podcast from The Incomparable

The Incomparable | ...But Your Kids Are Gonna Love It (Episode 41)

Back in Time: A Back to the Future Documentary

Microsoft’s Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard – Marco.org

Apple Watch end of summer time - YouTube

Photos for Mac: A Take Control Crash Course | Take Control Books

59: You Need Faster Fingers Oct 19, 2015

Revisiting some of the design decisions in Apple’s new “Magic” peripherals, why 3D Touch soars while Force Touch seems to lag behind, iWork gets a much needed update, and Myke and Jason watch “Back to the Future Part II."

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A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes

Why Apple Is Still Sweating the Details on iMac — Backchannel — Medium

Using the Magic Trackpad 2 on older Macs - Six Colors

Force Touch on the Mac needs a little more oomph | Macworld

Pages, Numbers, Keynote get updated with iPad productivity features - Six Colors

Are Apple's productivity apps nearing their expiration dates? | Macworld

Clockwise #106: Don't Go to the Tree - Relay FM

Productivity Apps - What’s New - Apple

Hands on with Paper, Dropbox's answer to Google Docs | The Verge

Quip

5by5 | The Prompt #20: TAKE ACTION

Microsoft’s Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard – Marco.org

Crucial.com

Back to the Future Part II (1989) - IMDb

The Incomparable | ...But Your Kids Are Gonna Love It (Episode 41)

Amazon.com: Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Trilogy

Myke at the Movies - a podcast from The Incomparable

**58: What’s Magic About That Keyboard?** Oct 13, 2015
Apple announces a bunch of new iMacs, including a 21.5-inch 4K model, and Jason’s got his full review. Also, Jason provides an inside look at the new input devices Apple has released, namely the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2.

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Topolsky's Keyboard

Incomparable Radio Theater - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple revises iMac line, adds 21.5" Retina 4K model - Six Colors

Apple Magic Trackpad 2 review - Six Colors

Apple Magic Keyboard Review - Six Colors

Jason's iMac review for Macworld

Myke at the Movies - a podcast from The Incomparable

57: Complex Feelings Oct 05, 2015

This week Jason and Myke discuss OS X El Capitan, and Amazon's curious practice of removing AppleTV from stock.

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 136: War and Peace

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 132, With Guest Marco Arment

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 126, With Guest Jason Snell

Andy Baio on the LA Times

OS X El Capitan review: Mac upgrade that's as solid as a rock | Macworld

Photos for Mac: A Take Control Crash Course | Take Control Books

What's new in Photos for Mac 1.1 - Six Colors

Photo Extensions come to Photos 1.1 - Six Colors

TidBITS: How to Revive The Levelator in El Capitan

Amazon to stop selling Chromecasts, Apple TVs - Six Colors

Jack Dorsey's Tweetstorm

Adam Bain's Tweetstorm

Pebble Smartwatch | Smartwatch for iPhone & Android

56: The Migration Experience Sep 28, 2015

This week Jason and Myke share their iPhone 6S/6S Plus upgrade experiences, and give their first impressions of the new iPhone 6S features.

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The New Screen Savers 21 | TWiT

First Look: iPhone 6s brings major user interface enhancements | Macworld

iPhone 6s and 6s Plus review: The best iPhone ever, by a wide margin | Macworld

Week 52 - Six Colors

Club MacStories – MacStories

Memberful — Membership software. Simplified.

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

5by5 | The Prompt #1: You’re Thinking of Pitchforks

Mailbox

Spark by Readdle

Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone

Genuine Leather Iwatch Band Strap Classic Metal Buckle for Apple Watch 38mm 42mm | eBay

Click™ | Apple Watch Adapter

55: Your Watch is Full Sep 21, 2015

This week we’ve put on the cranky pants, as Myke works out his frustrations with his iPhone and futilely attempts to upgrade to watchOS 2. We attempt to lighten the mood by talking about all the things Jason likes about iOS 9 and watchOS 2, only to stray back into negativity when the subject of Apple News comes up. Welp, at least there’s #askupgrade!

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Amazon announces new 7-inch Fire tablet that only costs $50 | The Verge

Obi - A Smart Laser Toy for Pets by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter

Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM

Incomparable Radio Theater - a podcast from The Incomparable

5by5 | CMD+Space #36: Creating a Radio Drama, with Jason Snell

New Colors - Six Colors

iOS 9 - Six Colors

watchOS 2 released: Let's get this party started - Six Colors

Night Stand for Apple Watch | ElevationLab

iOS 9 in review: iPad productivity - Six Colors

YouPlayer - Video Player for YouTube on the App Store

Why Apple News isn't available in the UK yet - Engadget

Meet the Superstar Architect Transforming NYC's Skyline | WIRED

Cortex #13: Trail of Tears - Relay FM

How to Turn off News in Spotlight in iOS 9 — CGP Grey

Apple Speeds Up Electric-Car Work - WSJ

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

54: Put a Pen on It Sep 14, 2015

Live from Portland, Myke, Jason, and special guest Stephen Hackett go deep with more thought about the Apple event, the iPad pro, Myke's dream computing environment, possibilities for Apple's product releases for the rest of 2015, what we pre-ordered from Apple, the prospects for the new Apple TV as a game platform, Apple's limited storage offerings for iCloud backup, and more.

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TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

iPad Pro and Surface: Two different worlds | Apple content from SuperSite for Windows

Auria by WaveMachine Labs - Auria

Subscription iPhones — Benedict Evans

How the new Apple TV uses On-Demand Resources to host great apps and games | iMore

16GB is a Bad User Experience - David Smith

Robot or Not? | Siri (Episode 16)

53: Everything is Off The Charts Sep 10, 2015

Just hours after Apple's September event, Jason is joined by Stephen Hackett to talk about updates to the Apple Watch and Apple TV, as well as the new iPad Pro, iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus.

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Apple Events - Special Event September 2015 - Apple

John Gruber on Twitter: "Employees outnumber media 2-1 in here. 1000 employees, ~400 media."

Apple Watch Bands - Apple

iPad Pro - Apple

Hands-on with Apple's new iPad Pro | The Verge

Steve Jobs, on the stylus

Apple TV - Apple

Pondering a name change for OS X | Macworld

iPhone 6s - Apple

iPhone Upgrade Program - Apple

52: Click to Click Aug 31, 2015

This week we look forward to the Sept. 9 Apple media event, which Jason will be attending. What will it take for a new Apple TV to be a success? Also, a Wii U game wins over a party of eleven-year-old boys in a mouseless house, and we further ponder the eternal mystery of why some people don’t like Tap to Click.

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Connected #54: Tim is the New Cook - Relay FM

Cortex #11: 0% Entertaining - Relay FM

Runbow for Wii U - Nintendo Game Details

Jim's Leather Loop

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iPhone 6S: Larger front FaceTime camera, Force Touch parts shown in new photos & video | 9to5Mac

Apple TV 4 coming in October for under $200, Apple TV 3 stays & gets new streaming service | 9to5Mac

Apple TV 4: Gaming and Siri will be major focuses, expect Bluetooth game controllers + enhanced wireless | 9to5Mac

Amazon Fire Game Controller – Shop Now

5by5 | Hypercritical #49: Pinching the Harmonica

John Siracusa on Video Game Controllers.

All the unreleased Sport Band colours

Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Snowball

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51: Fight Against the Fiddly Bits Aug 24, 2015

This week we break down what adding Force Touch to iOS might mean, highlighting the difficult design and marketing choices Apple has to make when it rolls out new products. Also, Jason shocks Myke by saying something nice about pens, we address some WarGames and Twitter follow-up, and we answer your #askupgrade questions.

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How Relay FM Proves That Podcasts Aren’t An Overnight Success | TechCrunch

The Incomparable | High Five (Episode 260)

Clockwise #100: The Speed of Your Voice - Relay FM

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

Accidental Tech Podcast: 129: Tap-to-Click Wizard

Cortex #10: Zero Artistic Skills - Relay FM

NORAD to limit tours of military bunker at Cheyenne Mountain

Six Colors: Is the pen still mightier than the keyboard?

Taking Notes: Is The Pen Still Mightier Than the Keyboard? | MindShift | KQED News

Field Notes — “I’m not writing it down to remember it later, I’m writing it down to remember it now.”

Why I'm writing on the iPad | Macworld

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 128, With Guest Matthew Panzarino

Magic Recs (@MagicRecs) | Twitter

'Bench Buddies', by Tiffany Arment

Action Launcher for Android

5by5 | The Prompt #38: 45 Minutes in Traffic

Six Colors: What's on my desk

Hover Series 2 Monitor Arms by RightAngle Products

The Verge - YouTube

Polygon - YouTube

Tested - YouTube

CGP Grey - YouTube

Marques Brownlee - YouTube

Anglophenia - YouTube

Alton Brown - YouTube

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The Backwards Brain Bicycle - Smarter Every Day 133 - YouTube

Introduction to Astronomy: Crash Course Astronomy #1 - YouTube

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50: Bing Bong Aug 17, 2015

This week Jason cleans off his desk and we follow up on Google’s new Alphabet. Then it’s time for Myke to go back to the movies with 1983’s “WarGames” and as a special bonus, Pixar’s “Inside Out."

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The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts

Accidental Tech Podcast: 130: Technical Countermeasures

Infinite Loop: Michael Malone: Amazon.com

Upgrade #30: Boarding a Sinking Ship - Relay FM

Australia Apple Pay could be far off as banks push back on Apple’s fees | 9to5Mac

Twitter on the Mac: Do your job, or get out of the way | Macworld

The Odd Couple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The picture of Job's Desk on Twitter

In a Private Light: Diana Walker’s Photos of Steve Jobs | TIME

Jason's Tidy Desk

This Week in Tech 523 | TWiT

Is Howl The "Netflix Of Podcasts" We've Been Waiting For? | Fast Company

WarGames (1983) - IMDb

The Incomparable | Using Computers to Impress Girls (Episode 189)

The Incomparable episode about WarGames

Inside Out (2015) - IMDb

Riley’s First Date? Is a Sublime Follow-Up to Inside Out | Disney Insider | Articles

49: Huge Engine of Money Aug 11, 2015

Jason returns from his 2,000-mile car trip just in time to discuss the meaning behind Google’s transformation into Alphabet and the future of Twitter. And as always, they answer some of your questions.

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Six Colors: 2000 miles with Apple Maps

Hatching Twitter: A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal: Nick Bilton: Amazon.com

The developer of the best Android app for Twitter works for Twitter now | The Verge

Obituaries for the Pre-Dead - The New York Times

A year of Relay FM — Relay FM

B-Sides - Relay FM

Outspoken Investor Chris Sacca Backs Jack Dorsey As Next Twitter CEO | TechCrunch

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 128, With Guest Matthew Panzarino

Dorsey's Tweet

Jack Dorsey and Other Twitter Insiders Make Show of Support - The New York Times

Official Google Blog: G is for Google

Infinite Loop by Michael Malone

48: The Watercooler Aug 03, 2015

Our hosts show off their age gap by comparing how they watch television as a part of a larger discussion about the role of the Apple TV in Apple’s product line. Then Myke and Jason discuss the future of Twitter. Plus they discuss tricks of the journalism trade, Myke’s first experiences with Apple Pay, and answer some of your #askupgrade questions.

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How Steve Jobs’ obit got published - Fortune

Elizabeth Taylor - Child Actress to Film Queen - The New York Times

Get Ready For A New Apple TV In September - BuzzFeed News

This Chart Shows Why Comcast Would Be Interested in Vice Media and BuzzFeed - CMO Today - WSJ

Twitter's latest financials are strong but its executives are jumping ship | The Verge

What Twitter Can Be. | LOWERCASE capital

The Case for Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO - Stratechery by Ben Thompson

The growth formula: Q&A with Kevin Weil, Twitter's head of product | The Verge

Foundation 01 // Jack Dorsey - YouTube

OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group

47: Trust Us, It's Doing Well Jul 27, 2015

Jason and Myke discuss Apple’s enthusiastically vague approach to Apple Watch sales figures, Myke’s fear that content blockers could wreck people’s livelihoods, and classic iPods and iPod Classics. Plus, Jason takes a European geography quiz.

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Jason takes the European Countries Quiz

B-Sides #12: Jason & Stephen Talk Space - Relay FM

Six Colors: A new 4-inch iPhone: Coming later? Or never?

Six Colors: Revitalizing an old iPod with OWC's iFlash adapter

Apple Waits as App Developers Study Who’s Buying Its Watch - The New York Times

The 5 biggest takeaways of Apple's Q3 2015 quarterly earnings | Macworld

Six Colors: Apple reports $49.6B quarter on strong iPhone, China results

Six Colors: 'It's Tim': What Apple's CEO told analysts

Redesigning Overcast’s Apple Watch app – Marco.org

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 126, With Guest Jason Snell

The mobile web sucks | The Verge

Daring Fireball: The Verge's Web Sucks

One Verge Article Loads 9.5MB Across 263 HTTP Requests | The Verge

Vox Product's Response to page load times.

The Verge’s web sucks – Marco.org

Publishers and the Smiling Curve - Stratechery by Ben Thompson

With Split View in El Capitan, going full screen makes sense | Macworld

Apple removes option to buy iPhone 6 via AT&T's two-year contract - CNET

46: The S Could Stand for Snell Jul 20, 2015

Myke and Jason party like it’s 2005 and spend a lot of time talking about the iPod, including what the new iPod touch might mean for the future of the iPhone product line, and the mystery of the continued existence of the iPod nano and iPod shuffle. Plus they address some follow-up about tea, space, and American geography.

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Rooibos - Wiktionary

Hibiscus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Connected #48: Vast Emptiness of Nothing - Relay FM

The OSU Astronomy Courses of Richard Pogge

StarTalk Radio Show by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Science Friday

Myke's Attempt at the US State Quiz

Six Colors: New iPod touch gets iPhone 6 power

Is the new iPod touch a harbinger of a 4-inch iPhone 6c? | Macworld

iPad Air 2 Teardown - iFixit

NFC Reader for Apple Pay, Contactless & Chip | Square

The iPod nano and shuffle won't sync Apple Music songs | iMore

Apple - iPod

iPhone, iPad, Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy

The Pharmacy with Dr Dre on Connect

Markdown — MacSparky

Daring Fireball: Markdown

Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11

Drafts | Agile Tortoise

Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

45: Grandpa's Superhero Jul 13, 2015

Jason and Myke dive into the iOS 9 and El Capitan public betas, then divert to both Pluto and San Diego to talk space exploration and Comic-Con.

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Paul's 'Shuffle' Image

The Incomparable | Summer Superhero Spectacular: Gotham Region (Episode 255b)

Accidental Tech Podcast: 125: A Better Future for Everybody

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata dies at 55 | Polygon

Satoru Iwata's lifetime of accomplishments | Polygon

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Isometric - Relay FM

Six Colors: Summer of testing: El Capitan and iOS 9 public betas are here

On Negative App Store Reviews During Betas of iOS and OS X – MacStories

First look at the OS X El Capitan public beta, out today | Macworld

Six Colors: Debugging from three billion miles away

How Big Is Pluto? New Horizons Settles Decades-Long Debate | NASA

Amazon.com: How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming - Mike Brown

Mike Brown (@plutokiller) | Twitter

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Comic-Con Trailer [HD] - YouTube

The Incomparable | Bashing Two Action Figures Together (Episode 146)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Comic-Con 2015 Reel - YouTube

Suicide Squad's trailer from Comic-Con released officially | Polygon

Released after the show was published

First Clip From Sherlock Special - Sherlock - BBC - YouTube

44: Tap the Ellipses Jul 06, 2015

The pros and cons of Apple’s relationship with the web development community, our first week with Apple Music and Beats 1, Jason doesn’t go to Comic-Con, and the first Upgrade Baby is born.

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Six Colors: ComiXology 3.7: New app makes the best of the Amazon/Apple situation

London Comic Con

Apple Loses Appeal in E-Books Price Fixing Lawsuit, Ordered to Pay $450 Million Fine - Mac Rumors

I'm going independent — 512 Pixels

Material - Relay FM

Safari is the new IE | Read the Tea Leaves

Safari is the new IE 2: Revenge of the Linkbait | Read the Tea Leaves

Nuzzel - News From Your Friends

Six Colors: Web developers are grumpy about Safari

Safari isn't the new IE: it's the user-centric web | iMore

Safari isn’t the problem, but the lack of browser choice in iOS is. — Kenneth Auchenberg

Accidental Tech Podcast: 123: Imperfect Signaling Mechanism

iOS 9 and Safari View Controller: The Future of Web Views – MacStories

Six Colors: More on "Safari is the New IE"

Six Colors: Tip: Find the rest of a song's album in Music on iOS 8.4

♬ Apple Music Is Pretty Broken ♬ - YouTube

Better Elevation » • Disconnect

The A List: Alternative - Apple Music Playlist

Alternative Party - Apple Music Playlist

Indie Songs About Youth - Apple Music Playlist

Apple Music Tumblr

A Guide to “Elton John’s Rocket Hour” on Beats 1 Radio : EltonJohn.com

St. Vincent's Mixtape Delivery Service: June 30, 2015 - Apple Music Playlist

Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable

Get help with the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

No, Apple is not adding DRM to songs on your Mac you already own | iMore

Brits Try To Label The United States On A Map, Hilarity Ensues

43: Haptic Skeptic Jun 29, 2015

It’s a big week, so Jason and Myke spend a lot of time discussing the launch of Apple Music and Beats One and the ugliness of music industry negotiations. Plus Jason installs the iOS 9 beta on an iPad Air 2, legal opinions from non-lawyers, questionable attacks on Taylor Swift, and praise for “Mr. Robot."

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Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple Music talks investigated for potential anti-competitive behaviour | Technology | The Guardian

An Open Response to Taylor Swift's Rant Against Apple - Petapixel

The Price of Music | Re/code

TV Talk Machine | Forget It, It's NBC (Episode 40)

Dr. Dre's The Chronic will be available digitally for the first time ever on Apple Music | The Verge

Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ Cast: Claire Foy, John Lithgow And Matt Smith | Variety

Zane Lowe's first Beats 1 interview will be with Eminem | The Verge

Drake, Disclosure, St. Vincent, Pharrell, Josh Homme, Dr. Dre, Elton John to Host Apple Music Radio Shows | News | Pitchfork

What Is Mail Bagging? - How It Works - Email Continuity

42: Shuttlecraft Wallet Jun 22, 2015

Jason and Myke discuss the tough decision facing Apple when it comes to marketing a rumored iPad Pro and recap the Taylor Swift/Apple Music kerfuffle. Plus, Myke asks Jason about buying an Xbox One and a bunch of Wii U games, there's something surprising inside Myke's wallet, and we answer your #askupgrade questions. Finally, "Myke Watches a Movie" returns with the 1989 classic, "Say Anything..."

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Amazon.com: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Audible Audio Edition): Douglas Adams, Stephen Fry: Books

Penny Arcade - The MS Surface Pro

Penny Arcade - Surface Pro 3

Analog(ue) #45: My Saga Does Not End Here - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast: 122: My Results Were Inconclusive

Father and Son

Taylor Swift - To Apple, Love Taylor

Apple Says It Will Pay Taylor Swift for Free Streams After All | Re/code

The Incomparable | Divorce Mode (Episode 229)

Isometric - Relay FM

Virtual #42: E3 2015: Nintendo - Relay FM

Nintendo - Yoshi's Woolly World

Yoshi's Woolly World Amiibo Bundles Available for Pre-Order - IGN

Batman: Arkham Knight review: the good fight | Polygon

Cuphead - in Don't Deal with the Devil

Knock 2.0 – unlock your Mac faster and more securely than ever

Night Stand for Apple Watch | ElevationLab

Kindle Paperwhite: Amazon's Official Site. Shop Now.

Upgrade #8: With Special Offers - Relay FM

Say Anything... (1989) - IMDb

Myke and the Brain — **41: Emoji Fragmentation** Jun 15, 2015
Jason and Myke revisit WWDC 2015 with a week’s perspective, and also discuss iOS 9 emoji support, gaming on OS X, Apple’s new system typography, and Microsoft’s Xbox One compatibility announcement.

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Myke with the Brainball

Six Colors: Fun with (Emoji) Flags

Twitter Emoji | Iconfactory Design Services

Emoji for Windows Phone and Windows 8 - Microsoft Emoji List

Night Stand for Apple Watch | ElevationLab

HiRise for Apple Watch - Twelve South

Metal for OS X is so huge, I no longer need a Mac Pro | iMore

Connected #43: We Should Start a Bank Rumours Website - Relay FM

Steve Troughton-Smith discovers a bigger iPad keyboard

Accidental Tech Podcast: 121: Admitted No Wrongdoing

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 123, Live From WWDC 2015 With Phil Schiller

Six Colors: Introducing the new system fonts

Xbox One will be backward compatible with Xbox 360 [Update: Here are the first games] | Polygon

Virtual - Relay FM

Reconcilable Differences #1: We All Ruined It Together - Relay FM

Here's Why Barclays Doesn't Support Apple Pay | Gizmodo UK

Sex Pistols to feature on credit cards - Telegraph

Say Anything... (1989) - IMDb

40: Emotion Palette Jun 08, 2015

Live from San Francisco and fresh from Apple's WWDC Keynote, Jason and Myke dissect everything from new OS X and iOS versions to native watch apps to the new Apple Music service.

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A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes

Apple — OS X El Capitan

Moom · Many Tricks

Apple – iOS 9

Exclusive: Tim Cook says lack of diversity in tech is 'our fault' - Mashable

iCloud Newspaper

Nuzzel - News From Your Friends

Six Colors: Apple Watch Face Off: Astronomical faces

Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable

A Partial List of Questions About the Native Apple Watch SDK – Marco.org

Connected - Relay FM

Clockwise - Relay FM

Rocket - Relay FM

39: Developers do a Lot of Running Jun 01, 2015

We prepare for WWDC by discussing Jason’s coverage preparation and the future of OS X, and then Myke forces Jason to make WWDC predictions. Plus lots of Google follow-up, and we answer more of your questions.

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Wunderlist: To-Do List & Tasks on the App Store on iTunes

Bring! Shopping List on the App Store on iTunes

Paprika Recipe Manager for iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, and Windows.

AnyList – Grocery Shopping List, Recipe Manager & Meal Planning Calendar on the App Store on iTunes

Why not Google? – Marco.org

Daring Fireball: Why Not Google?

Clockwise #89: A Bunch of Dopes - Relay FM

Bradley Horowitz Says That Google Photos is Gmail for Your Images. And That Google Plus Is Not Dead… — Backchannel — Medium

The Viewing Room: Presented by Release Notes

The end of OS X: A modest proposal | Macworld

Maybe the Mac is a typewriter after all | Macworld

Waiting for Godot, HomeKit edition | iMore

Apple’s streaming service will be announced next week, claims report | The Verge

Google News & Weather on the App Store on iTunes

Sunrise Launches ‘Meet’, a Custom Keyboard to Schedule Meetings – MacStories

Sunrise Calendar - for Google Calendar, Exchange and for iCloud on the App Store on iTunes

38: Titles Are Not Jobs May 26, 2015

This week Jason and Myke discuss Jonathan Ive's new title and what it means for Apple's Chief Design Officer and the company as a whole, and in advance of Google I/O, talk about how and why we use Google's services on our Apple devices.

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TV Talk Machine | Updike It (Episode 35)

David Letterman Highlights featuring Foo Fighters performing "Everlong" - YouTube

The Late Show Video - 5/20/2015 - CBS.com

Photos for Mac: A Take Control Crash Course.

When Stephen Fry met Jony Ive - Telegraph

Jony Ive promoted to ‘Chief Design Officer’ | 9to5Mac

Clockwise #88: A Hot Mess - Relay FM

Six Colors: How Google led an Android user back to the iPhone

Keyboard Maestro 6.4.8: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X

Noodlesoft | Hazel

My Photo Management Workflow, Early 2014 – MacStories

LaunchBar 6

TextExpander

Silo - Share Your Lists on the App Store on iTunes

Grocery iQ on the App Store on iTunes

Our Groceries Shopping List on the App Store on iTunes

AnyList – Grocery Shopping List, Recipe Manager & Meal Planning Calendar on the App Store on iTunes

37: I Don't Have a Production Staff May 18, 2015

This week Jason and Myke talk about different podcast production styles, the apps they are using on their Apple Watches, and answer a selection of #askupgrade questions.

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Timehop on the App Store on iTunes

Memoir on the App Store on iTunes

Photo Flashback on the App Store on iTunes

Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store on iTunes

The Incomparable | Top Men (Episode 8)

“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and why it’s so great.

Scenes cut from Star Wars - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki

Gabriel's artwork

The Incomparable | Monkey Cam (Episode 247)

On the occasion of David Letterman’s retirement after 33 years of hosting a late-night talk show, Jason Snell presents his take on Letterman’s significance, told with the help of a few friends.

Inquisitive #27: Behind the App #1: History

Audio Transcription Services: MP3s, Video and more - CastingWords

Bonus Track | David Letterman Interviews (Episode 247b)

Complete interviews used as the source material for our David Letterman tribute episode.

Analog(ue) #40: Looking for Retroactive Vindication

Overcast: Podcast Player on the App Store on iTunes

MLB.com At Bat on the App Store on iTunes

Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store on iTunes

OmniFocus 2 for iPhone on the App Store on iTunes

Pedometer++ on the App Store on iTunes

Dark Sky - Weather Radar, Hyperlocal Forecasts, and Storm Alerts on the App Store on iTunes

Twitterrific 5 for Twitter on the App Store on iTunes

Fireballed.org - The Anti-Fireball

Affiliatizer For Safari: An extension to earn money for other people | Lex Friedman | Lex, Briefly

1Password Browser Extensions

Greg Knauss - Damned Fireball

Introducing: Footnotify Safari Extension. - Ideon Open Ideas

Home - Ultimate Status Bar: Safari Extension

YouTube downloader tool - Fastesttube!

How to correct Siri's pronunciation | Macworld

Beyond Siri: Dictation tricks for the iPhone and iPad | Macworld

Accidental Tech Podcast

Developing Perspective

Core Intuition

36: Menu Bar at the Top May 11, 2015

This week Jason and Myke discuss what a new Apple TV remote might look like, the dangers of cloud syncing, Apple Watch intimacy, and Jason’s new TV. And then it’s time for the latest Myke Watches a Movie segment, featuring “Raiders of the Lost Ark."

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Marvel Studios Doesn't Own Stand Alone Hulk Movie Rights? - Slashfilm

Mike's T9 Gif

How a touchscreen Apple TV remote could hit all the right buttons | Macworld

Welcome to Macintosh | 4: Page Turner

Guide: How to Output PS4 Audio Through Headphones - Push Square

Imagining a next-generation Apple TV | Macworld

E3: Xbox One ad is switching on Microsoft consoles - BBC News

Connected #38: June is the New Christmas - Relay FM

Sunrise Earth - TV.com

The Origin of the Hashtag Takeover

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Our favorite third-party email app for OS X - The Sweet Setup

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35: Where The Fluoroelastomer Meets the Road May 04, 2015

After living with the Apple Watch for another week, Jason and Myke discuss what they’ve noticed so far. Then they discuss the peculiar Amazon Echo and give a mini review of "Avengers: Age of Ultron."

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Clockwise #85: Squeals of Joy and Pain - Relay FM

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Six Colors: Apple Watch weekend: My initial reactions

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HiRise for Apple Watch - Twelve South

Daring Fireball: Watch, Apple Watch

Accidental Tech Podcast: 115: Empathy for the Machine

IFTTT adds a channel for Amazon Echo - CNET

Clockwise #84: The Amazon Echosystem - Relay FM

Dan's Shopping List - Part 1

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SoundCloud Opens Its Podcasting Features To Everyone | TechCrunch

Podcasting on SoundCloud

Libsyn - Podcast Hosting Services

The Incomparable | Incomparable, Assemble! (Episode 245)

34: The 1.0 Experience Apr 27, 2015

Jason and Myke recount their first weekends with the Apple Watch, answer your Apple Watch questions, talk about Jason’s trip to the Yosemite by CocoaConf conference, and do a little follow-up about Photos for Mac and iCloud Photo Library.

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33: Personal Electronic Notebooks Apr 20, 2015

Stephen Hackett joins Jason to talk about John Siracusa's semi-retirement, online shopping, the future of the OS X brand name, Photos for Mac, and Myke's trip to Atlanta.

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Exclusive: William Shatner’s $30 Billion Kickstarter Campaign to Save California

Connected #35: The Popsicle Rumor - Relay FM

Amazon.com: Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse (Black): Electronics

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The Pen Addict #150: Live from the Atlanta Pen Show - Relay FM

Operation Broken Silence

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Six Colors: Shopping, 20th century style

Hypercritical: OS X Reviewed

OS X Comes of Age | Macworld

Review: With OS X Yosemite, Aqua's all grown up — 512 Pixels

Apple vs. Android argument leads to bloody fight, police say - CNET

Apple - Accessibility - Watch OS

Sam Cristoforetti on Twitter: ""There's coffee in that nebula"... ehm, I mean... in that #Dragon. http://t.co/9MYrqIOXnI"

32: Uncompatible Apr 13, 2015

Jason and Myke talk about their Apple Watch try-on experiences and take a look at some of the new PR tactics Apple is employing. Then Jason makes Myke watch "This is Spinal Tap."

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PRX Remix

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31: MacBook Review Special Apr 09, 2015

On this special episode Jason is quizzed by Myke and the listeners about his review of the new MacBook.

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30: Boarding a Sinking Ship Apr 07, 2015

Jason and special guest John Siracusa discuss the iPhone 6 Plus, reactions to "Becoming Steve Jobs," Apple's lost decade, and what lessons can be learned by business successes and failures. Plus, Accidental Tech Podcast's aftershow philosophy and a tantalizing hint of "Robot or Not?"

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