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NosillaCast Apple Podcast

NC #996 Glass Trackpads, iPad Pencil Diagram 2024, Bartender Kerfuffle, HIdden Bar with Physics Nerd Graeme, Security Bits

Jun 10, 2024
Physics nerd Graeme discusses hiding menu bar items using Hidden Bar and the Bartender app. Other topics include Magic Trackpads being made of glass, iPad Pencil compatibility, and cybersecurity concerns. The host shares experiences with AppleCare, voting, Microsoft's Recall feature, software updates, and malicious plugins.
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Quick takeaways

  • Magic Trackpads on M2 MacBook Air can crack from the inside, AppleCare repair option recommended.
  • Sale of Bartender app raises concerns on lack of disclosure, new data analytics features added.

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Issues with Apple Magic Trackpad Cracking Internally

The speaker shares a personal experience where the Magic Trackpad of their M2 MacBook Air cracked from the inside, despite being supposedly made of glass. After discovering similar cases online, they contacted Apple for a repair through AppleCare, highlighting the convenience of shipping the device for repair instead of going to a physical Apple store.

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