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108: The cost of Sprint and T-Mobile, with Sascha Segan May 02, 2018

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WhatsApp CEO is done with Facebook. Scuttlebutt on Apple's new, cross-platform UI project. Sascha Segan joins the show to talk about the proposed Spring and T-Mobile merger. And your questions on MacBook Pro recalls, Sirius XM buyouts, and multi-user FaceID.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs8OAQfQdsI
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/whatsapp-founder-plans-to-leave-after-broad-clashes-with-parent-facebook/2018/04/30/49448dd2-4ca9-11e8-84a0-458a1aa9ac0a_story.html
https://daringfireball.net/2018/04/scuttlebuttregardingui_project
https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/04/30/2016-macbook-pro-butterfly-keyboards-failing-twice-as-frequently-as-older-models

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107: Subscription App Roundtable Apr 30, 2018

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An all-star cast of developers discuss the pros and cons of utilizing a subscription model for apps on iOS and Mac. On the program are: Greg Pierce (Drafts), Dave Teare (1Password), and James Thomson (PCalc).

Links:

Greg Pierce on Twitter
Drafts Website
Dave Teare on Twitter
1Password Website
James Thomson on Twitter
PCalc Website

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106: Why Apple is Killing AirPort Apr 26, 2018

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Apple has just cancelled it's AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express, and AirPort Time Capsule line of Wi-Fi routers.

"We're discontinuing the Apple AirPort base station products. They will be available through Apple.com, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers while supplies last."

That's the statement Apple gave me but, as you might expect, there's a lot more to this story.

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105: The Art of Education Apr 25, 2018

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Apple's new Everyone Can Create curriculum is not just more of the same. It goes beyond just selling cheap products into the education. It may not be a viable solution for all schools, but it's a unique and important step.

Links:

https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/988776670080352257
https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/988796486698778631
Everyone Can Create

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104: Moving, with Andy Ihnatko and Georgia Dow Apr 23, 2018

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Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Georgia Dow talk about how moving to a new home is pretty much the same as preparing for the zombie apocalypse.

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103: Why AI will keep humans as PETS — with Neil deGrasse Tyson Apr 20, 2018

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Neil deGrasses Tyson on his first Mac, cybernetics, and how AI will domesticate us through food, shelter, and sex. Wait... what?!

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https://www.youtube.com/startalk

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102: On Home Screens, with Chris Lacy Apr 18, 2018

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oftware developer Chris Lacy is the creator of Action Launcher for Android. He offers great insight into what can make home screens more helpful to users.

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@chrismlacy on Twitter
Action Launcher

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101: Exynos Inefficiencies, with John Poole Apr 13, 2018

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Samsung's Exynos 9810 chipset is fast. Really fast. Depending on where you live, it's the chip used in the Galaxy S9. Here's the thing — It's also highly inefficient compared to its counterpart, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845. Primate Labs founder and purveyor of Geekbench, John Poole, shares his expertise regarding why the Exynos is a step in the right direction, but still needs more optimization to balance performance vs. battery life.

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Samsung addresses battery issues with Exynos-powered Galaxy S9
John Poole on Twitter
Primate Labs

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100: Apple and the Pro Market, with Anthony Casella Apr 13, 2018

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Administration of Mac-based professional environments is evolving. It's time to look at the strengths and weaknesses of what's available, and the right tools for the job.

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099: Energy Green, Product Red Apr 10, 2018

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Apple is now powered by 100% renewable energy, worldwide, and nine more Apple suppliers have also committed to 100% clean production. Product RED comes to iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Will Apple move to three cameras in 2019?

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