This week Jason embraces the iPhone 12 mini and then reboots his complaints about Apple's focus on Mac security leading to bad user-experience issues. Then we consider the future, as we interpret early reports about new Apple Watch, iPad, and MacBook Pro models for 2021.

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The Seventh Annual Upgradies – Nomination Form

Rich Greenfield's Tweet

Quinn's iPhone 12 mini Tweet

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Kuo: iPhone 12 demand strong, new form factor Apple Watch and MacBooks in late 2021 - 9to5Mac

Kuo: Redesigned MacBooks With Apple Silicon to Launch in Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Kuo: Mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3 Coming First Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Mini-LED M1 MacBook Pro and Mini-LED iPad Pro Models Coming First Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: macOS as an App

“We are giddy”—interviewing Apple about its Mac silicon revolution | Ars Technica

Apple Fitness+ Promotion Ramps Up as Launch Approaches - MacRumors

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Jason Snell on Twitter: Discussion on the ARM transition