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2021 is over, but we've got one last episode before the year ends for good. Let Federico, Myke and Stephen guide you through the last 12 months of Apple-focused tech news.

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Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple - Apple

iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature 'Thinner' Notch, Overall Design to Remain Unchanged - MacRumors

New iPad mini features: 8.4-inch display, smaller bezels - 9to5Mac

2001 Revisited: Macworld San Francisco – 512 Pixels

The Ticci Scale

Apple Releases Betas with Face ID Plus Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking, App Tracking Transparency, and Other New Features - MacStories

Maps Adds Accident, Hazard, and Speed Check Reporting Using the iPhone, CarPlay, and Siri to the iOS 14.5 Beta - MacStories

Test Driving a Wireless CarPlay Adapter - 512 Pixels on YouTube

iOS and iPadOS 14.5 Betas Let Users Pick The Default Streaming Music Service Used by Siri - MacStories

Emojipedia Previews the Emoji Included in the Second Beta of iOS and iPadOS 14.5 - MacStories

Everything New in iOS 14.5 Beta 2: New AirPods Max Emoji, Green Tint Fix, iPad Security and More - MacRumors

Apple May Launch 7-Inch Foldable iPhone With Apple Pencil Support in 2023 - MacRumors

Oppo Find N Impressions: The Best Folding Phone?! - MKBHD on YouTube

Apple launches ‘For All Mankind’ podcast – Six Colors

Liftoff #143: The Perseverance Landing and "For All Mankind" with Ron Moore - Relay FM

[Update: Pulled from App Store] Apple retires Music Memos app for iOS, suggests Voice Memos instead - 9to5Mac

Kuo: iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More - MacRumors

Kuo: New form factor MacBook Pro to feature HDMI port and SD card slot - 9to5Mac

Apple Has Apparently Pulled the Plug on the iMac Pro - MacStories

Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories

Apple adopting the word 'follow' for podcasts as users associate 'subscribe' with paid content - 9to5Mac

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

Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program expands globally - Apple

Twenty Years Ago Today, Apple Shipped Mac OS X – 512 Pixels

Apple Arcade expands its award-winning catalog to more than 180 games - Apple

Apple leads the next chapter of podcasting with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions - Apple

Apple introduces AirTag - Apple

Apple unveils the next generation of Apple TV 4K - Apple

Apple introduces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple - Apple

Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M1 chip and stunning Liquid Retina XDR display - Apple

iMac features all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and 4.5K Retina display - Apple

How do I connect my bike with the Apple Find My network? : Support

iOS 14.5 offers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, diverse Siri voices, and more - Apple

I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | WIRED

Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge

Epic Versus Apple: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Apple Hires Cisco's Stella Low As New Communications Boss

Deezer's New HomePod Integration Supports Hi-Res Audio Playback - MacStories

Apple Announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Playback for Apple Music Subscribers Coming in June - MacStories

M1 iMac Review Roundup - MacStories

Comparing the M1 iMac to the G3 - 512 Pixels on YouTube

Myke Hurley on Instagram: “My first pre-release Apple review hardware!!"

iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories

Apple Announces SignTime and Many Other Accessibility Features Coming to Its Products - MacStories

Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch (Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 and later only) - Apple Support

Apple Introduces Affiliate Program for Podcasts Subscriptions - MacStories

iOS and iPadOS 14.6 Released with Apple Card Family, Podcasts Subscriptions, Updates to AirTags and Find My, and More - MacStories

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

WWDC 2021: Announcements – iOS 15, macOS Monterey, and More

Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter - The Verge

Apple argues against sideloading iPhone apps as regulatory pressure mounts - The Verge

Apple scores 35 Emmy nominations, including 20 for hit series “Ted Lasso” - Apple

The Obsidian iOS App is Now Available – The Sweet Setup

Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "iPhone 13 dummies ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/A0mjShgSTX" / Twitter

My First Kickstarter: The 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar – 512 Pixels

Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic - Apple

Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services - AppStories

Apple, US developers agree to App Store updates - Apple

Emojipedia Joins Zedge

YouTube brings picture-in-picture to iOS users - The Verge

Federico Viticci on Twitter: "We did it everyone!"

Vidit Bhargava on Twitter: "This is what I want from Safari in iOS 15 on the iPhone"

Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features - 9to5Mac

Kuo: iPhone 13 to support LEO satellite communication, allowing users to make phone calls and send texts without cell signal - 9to5Mac

Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments - WSJ

Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation - Apple (UK)

Apple Events - September 2021 - Apple

Apple’s “Ted Lasso” scores history-making win for Outstanding Comedy Series - Apple

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive is now designing expensive things for Ferrari, too - The Verge

Apple Watch Series 7 orders start Friday, October 8 - Apple

Apple introduces the Apple Music Voice Plan - Apple

Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold and expressive colors - Apple

Introducing the next generation of AirPods - Apple

Apple unveils game-changing MacBook Pro - Apple

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Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect - The New York Times

macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Christian Selig on Twitter: "Thanks y'all was pretty unanimous"

HomePod mini is available in bold new colors starting today - Apple

Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge

Connected #373: ★★★★★: How Dare You?! - Relay FM

Twitter Blue subscription now rolling out in US with undo button, custom app icons, more - 9to5Mac

Apple debuts new original podcast, the true crime series 'Hooked' - 9to5Mac

Apple Announces Self Service Repair Program That Will Provide Customers With Access to Tools, Parts, and Manuals - MacStories

Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware - Apple

iOS 15.2 Beta 2 Adds Macro Mode Toggle in Camera App on iPhone 13 Pro - MacRumors

Tidal launches new free tier, direct-to-artist payments, more - 9to5Mac

You Can Now Find the Lyrics to Your Favorite Songs in Spotify. Here’s How. — Spotify

Apple ordered to comply with court’s decision over in-app payments in Epic Games case | TechCrunch

Apple Still Developing AirPower-Like Charger, Also Exploring Long-Range Wireless Charging - MacRumors

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

MacStories Selects 2021: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

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

Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Secretly' Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016 - MacRumors

Apple Delays Corporate Return to Offices Indefinitely - MacRumors