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Upgrade

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Jul 15, 2019
01:16:24

We answer a lot of your #askupgrade questions, then break down how Apple's changing its laptop line and retail stores. Also, Warner Media makes a big bet on the HBO brand name, and Apple News+ is unsurprisingly not succeeding. Then we start the show with #snelltalk! This week with Jason and Myke.

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Links and Show Notes:

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The Athletic
Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaners | iRobot
The Best Robot Vacuums for 2019: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company
Panobook – Studio Neat
Updated: Which Mac laptop to buy for a student? - Six Colors
Apple tweaks laptop lineup with cheaper Air; MacBook disappears - Six Colors
MacBook Air: Why didn’t it die? | Macworld
Connected #251: The Worrier Warrior - Relay FM
Jason Snell on Twitter: "another thermal corner..."
Upgrade #245: Get Ready for the Sensor Square - Relay FM
New Apple Store design changes prioritize a straightforward shopping experience - 9to5Mac
Apple partners with Best Buy for expanded repair service - Apple
Needs repair: A 5K iMac with spider retention issues - Six Colors
Publishers Not Making Much Money From Apple News+ - MacRumors
Apple changing Apple News Plus, its subscription bundle: publishers - Business Insider
WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max - The Verge
TV Talk Machine | A Garbage Fire in Their Own Backyard (Episode 225)
What’s Coming to HBO Max: Shows Announced for Streaming Service So Far – Variety

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