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

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

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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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

smith.org/blog/2020/05/07/an-outlet-for-my-custom-watch-faces/">An Outlet for my Custom Watch Faces - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

smith.org/blog/2018/10/12/exploring-custom-watchos-watch-faces/">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

mute-switch-apple-watch-ultra-action-button.html">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

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

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Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books

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

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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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

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

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

smith.org/blog/2023/02/02/podsearch-reborn/">PodSearch Reborn - David Smith

smith.org/">Podcast Search

What happened at Apple's AI summit for employees - 9to5Mac

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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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Tetris - Wikipedia

Netrek - Wikipedia

Myke Hurley (@imyke@myke.social) - Myke.Social

Upgrade (@upgrade@mastodon.social) - Mastodon

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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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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

had-a-down-quarter-but-it-is-prepared-for-the-future.html">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

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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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

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

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

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

sky-weather-app-apple-meteorologists-rip.html">Weather today: the rise and fall of the best and worst weather app ever.

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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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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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

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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

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

ThinkPad USB-C Wireless Compact Mouse | Lenovo US

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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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

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Ultimate Smart Home Tour 2022 - Shane Whatley - YouTube

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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

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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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

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

Up Next? Disappointment. – Six Colors

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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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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

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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Tim and Eddy at the F1

Tim Cook waves the checkered flag at Formula 1 Grand Prix - 9to5Mac

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

20 Macs for 2020 #14: iBook G3 (#7) - Relay FM

Federico's 'Squooshiness' Gif

The iPad’s erratic odyssey continues – Six Colors

macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors

ventura-system-settings-preferences-problems.html">One of macOS Ventura's key new features already needs a massive overhaul | Macworld

Meet the all-new iPad and iPad Pro | Apple - YouTube

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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Petrichor - Wikipedia

Google: Iconic Nest thermostats don’t Matter – Six Colors

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

Smart Thermostat Premium | ecobee

Jony Ive producing Apple TV+ film and Ted Lasso dating app is real

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

Open your door EASILY with Apple Home Key! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube

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

Amazon’s Kindle Scribe is an E Ink tablet for reading and writing - The Verge

Traveler - Freewrite Store

reMarkable

iPhone 14 Pro demand sees Foxconn set new record revenue – 9to5Mac

The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters - The Verge

Phone alerts responders after car hits tree, killing all 6 | AP News

New iPhone technology alerts Lincoln Police of fatal weekend crash - WOWT

Ceej Rowland — The Bright Agency

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Apple Mac 'notebooks' become 'laptops' in branding change – 9to5Mac

The Matter smart home standard officially launches today. - The Verge

The new smart home standard Matter has arrived. Here’s what you need to know. - The Verge

David's Current Watchface Experiments

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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Welcome to Wrexham - Wikipedia

Parallel #75: A Deep Dive into WCAG 2.2. And Beyond. - Relay FM

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

ipad-os-16-stage-manager-for-older-i-pads-171218520.html">The latest iPadOS 16 beta brings Stage Manager to older iPad Pro models | Engadget

Connected #417: He Stole My Barbecue Stuff - Relay FM

Tim Cook travels through Europe: Business and fun - 9to5Mac

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits with Pope Francis at the Vatican - 9to5Mac

Apple Battersea

AFC Richmond Photoshoot

Oktoberfest

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Apple CEO Tim Cook visits with Pope Francis at the Vatican - 9to5Mac

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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Petco Park - Wikipedia

Some predictions for the recent trends of Apple, iPhone 14, and supply chain | by 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) | Sep, 2022 | Medium

Apple Expected to Move 25% of All iPhone Production to India by 2025 - MacRumors

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

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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Podcastathon for St Jude (2022) - Relay FM - YouTube

Apple’s “Ted Lasso” wins back-to-back Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series - Apple

What the Hell Is Happening with Ted Lasso? - Puck

Apple Watch Series 8 review: if it ain’t broke, don’t upgrade - The Verge - YouTube

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Cabel's Tweet about the Dynamic Island

iPhone 14 Pro Camera Review: Scotland — Travel Photographer - Austin Mann

Halide

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

Halide on Twitter: Sebastiaan de With's 48MP Example

Underestimating Apple’s bold moves – Six Colors

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

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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About eSIM on iPhone – Apple Support

Kuo: Apple to Further Separate Devices in iPhone 15 Lineup With Different Features - MacRumors

iPhone hardware subscription service still in the works by Apple

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

Jeremy Burge — Why eSIM is my new best friend Data roaming fees...

iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories

iOS 16 Review: Unlocking the details – Six Colors

All the iOS 16 Features You Won't Get Until Later This Year - MacRumors

About eSIM on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

'Das Pro Plus Ultra'

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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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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I got a new Smart Lock – Six Colors

Survey for the Podcastathon Game Show

The 2022 September Event Draft Scorecard

iPhone 14 Pro Purple and Blue Colors Appear on Dummy Models - MacRumors

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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Scrubbing through iOS 16’s Music app – Six Colors

Alex Hay on Twitter

Federico Viticci

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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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Apple TV+ awards keep coming: Severance and Ted Lasso at HCA – 9to5Mac

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

Apple and Facebook’s Pre-ATT Negotiations, Timing and Documentation, ATT’s Impact – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

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Schlage Encode Plus review: Tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock | Tom's Guide

Apple removes Network Locations from macOS Ventura – Six Colors

Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books

Scrubbing through iOS 16’s Music app – Six Colors

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

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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Dan Moren on Twitter: Baby and Book announcement!

The Nova Incident | Dan Moren

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

smith.org/blog/2021/11/22/glencoe/">Wearing an Apple Watch in Glencoe - David Smith

Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors

q3-2022-earnings-iphone-mac-watch-headwinds.html">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

After Steve by Tripp Mickle - Audiobook

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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Under the Radar - Relay FM

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Is Apple’s Eddy Cue About to Get NFL's Sunday Ticket? - Puck

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

PCalc

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James Thomson on The Incomparable

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

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Parallel - Relay FM

Lions, Towers & Shields - a podcast from The Incomparable

iOS Access for All Book

Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities - Apple

Parallel #73: A Week with Apple's Accessibility Preview - Relay FM

MLB Closed Captioning (@mlb_cc) / Twitter

Eloquence for Windows - Code Factory

Eloquence voices come to voiceover in iOS 16 - YouTube

OpenDyslexic

smith.org/apps/">David's Apps

Under the Radar - Relay FM

Kinda Funny Games - YouTube

Kinda Funny - YouTube

The Always Sunny Podcast - YouTube

The West Wing Weekly

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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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Apple scores record-breaking 52 Emmy noms for “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” and more - Apple

Daring Fireball: NYT: Consulting Agreement Ends Between Apple and Jony Ive's LoveFrom

magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/macbook-air-redesign-evans-hankey">How Apple remade the MacBook Air: ‘It has always been provocative’ | British GQ

M2 MacBook Air Review: A new era – Six Colors

M2 MacBook Air Hands on - Six Colors - YouTube

📅 World Emoji Day — July 17, 2023

Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) • Instagram photos and videos

Jason's Custom Emoji

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

The M2 MacBook Air that could've been - by Parker Ortolani

Hazel – Noodlesoft

Daring Fireball: The 2022 13-Inch MacBook Air

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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Clockwise #458: Supply Chain Who? - Relay FM

Meross: Simple Device, Simplify Your Life

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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

First Look: macOS Ventura Public Beta – Six Colors

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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The App Icon Book

Twitterrific

Clear Todos on the App Store

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Overcast

CARROT Weather

Working Copy

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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

iPad Status Board, Part 2 (MacSparky Labs) - MacSparky

Myke's Status Board Home Screen

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Would You Rather: Are You More British Or American – Buzzfeed

Quiz: How Well Do You Know The Differences Between British And American English? – Babbel

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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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13-inch M2 MacBook Pro Review: The future, wrapped in the past – Six Colors

Hands on with the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro - Six Colors - YouTube

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Daring Fireball: Period-Tracking Apps and Data Privacy in Post-Roe America

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

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: “desktop-class” iPad apps – Six Colors

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

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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The Case for “Mark as Unread” in Messages · Matthew Bischoff

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iOS 16 lets you turn on haptic feedback for your iPhone’s keyboard - The Verge

Get started with WeatherKit - Apple Developer

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

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Mode Sonnet Prototype Build - Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube

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

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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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

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

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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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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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

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

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Kobo Sage

Kobo Libra

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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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

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

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

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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

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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

Marvel Unlimited

Grammarly

The Incomparable | Lyrics Are for Losers (Episode 388)

The Incomparable | Guitar Riff for Grandma (Episode 515)

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

1.com/product/bluescsi-db-25-external-v1-1a/">BlueSCSI DB-25 External (v1.1a) - Joe's Computer Museum

Analogue Pocket

Mark Gurman's Tweet

Skeletor – Originative

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

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

first-quarter-2022-earnings-record-subscriptions-installed-base.html">Apple's record quarter: Big numbers, no roadmap | Macworld

The Incomparable - Support and Membership

Use HomePod for phone calls – Apple Support

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

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

Apple Names Kristin Huguet Head Of PR – BuzzFeed News

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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The Rickies

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

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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

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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

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

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

'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

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My Quarterly Retreats | Ian Byrd

LG Monitor Ergo Category

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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Mela

the-long.html">Jason Snell - Upgradies - The Full Nominations

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Connected #377: Connected Café 🍕🍺 - Relay FM

Myke's Pennant

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Myke's Twitch Stream

Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky

Mac Power Users #621: Sparky Freedom - Relay FM

MacSparky Labs

apple-silicon-imac-macbook-macos-2022.html">How 2022 could be the Mac's best year ever | Macworld

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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

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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‎Jason's Letterboxd

Jason's Goodreads

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)

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS — Basics With Babish

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

The Upgrade Draft Pennant

master-3.910-005647.html">Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse

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

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

Nominate for the Upgradies

ios-macos-features-universal-control-xcode.html">Apple is running out of time to deliver on its 2021 promises | Macworld

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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

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

Toolbox Pro

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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Aerial

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

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

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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

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

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

kr.googleblog.com/2021/11/enabling-alternative-billing-in-korea-en.html">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

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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Upgrade Merch | Cotton Bureau

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

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Amazon.com: USB C Magnetic Charger Charging Cable

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

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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

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Gadget Review - VideoGuide

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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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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‘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

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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

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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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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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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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Apple Pays $100 Million to Settle Developer Lawsuit and Agrees to Multiple App Store Changes - MacRumors

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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

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Apple in the Enterprise: A 2021 report card – Six Colors

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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

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Netflix now rolling out Spatial Audio support on iPhone and iPad - 9to5Mac

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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

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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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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

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Rene Ritchie on Twitter: "iCloud for Windows version 12.5 is live with a new password manager app"

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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Mac Pro gets a graphics update – Six Colors

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‘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

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Apple’s Mistake – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

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Apple’s iCloud partner in China will store user data on servers of state-run telecom - The Verge

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Daring Fireball: Yours Truly on Rene Ritchie's Show Talking About iOS 15 Safari

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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

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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Apple HQ Is No Longer the Center of the Company's Universe - Bloomberg

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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

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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

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Dan Harmon, Nathan Pyle Team for ‘Strange Planet’ Series at Apple – The Hollywood Reporter

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Big iPads, Apple Car Changes, Amazon AR Glasses: Inside Big Tech Labs - Bloomberg

ipad-mac-floating-resizing-windows-keyboard-shortcuts-apps-shelf-quick-notes.html">The iPad's inevitable Mac-like future is hiding in iPadOS 15 | Macworld

apple-google-facebook-antitrust-bills.html">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”

britain-coronavirus-bognor-regis.html">Next Year, Brits Will Fly Abroad. For Now, It’s Bognor Bingo. - The New York Times

Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM

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

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

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

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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The WWDC Keynote Draft 2021 – Interactive Scorecard

Connected #340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans - Relay FM