Before Federico guesses the names of this year's new emoji, the guys talk about Apple's recent betas and deal with some follow-up. Pour a glass of bean juice and enjoy! This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Capital One: Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Beats Fit Pro Launch Worldwide With Similar Features as AirPods Pro - MacRumors How Wordle Went From Viral Sensation to Part of The New York Times - The New York Times Gucci Releases $980 Case for $549 AirPods Max - MacRumors Smart Case for New Apple AirPods Max Supports Sleep Mode – Amazon Ticci Tries Universal Control – Twitter Synergy Apple copied us, and that's a good thing. Here's why… - Synergy & Symless Blog Keynote Rickies, October 2020 – Rickies.co Everything New in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4: Face ID With a Mask, Emojis, Apple Card Widget, Universal Control and More - MacRumors First Look: New Emojis in iOS 15.4 – Emojipedia Emoji Version 14.0 List – Emojipedia Slack Emoji List — Emoji Codes to use on Slack [Updated: 2021] Emoji List Senzu Bean | Dragon Ball Wiki | Fandom Ungeniused #144: The Costa Concordia Disaster - Relay FM 🥤 Cup with Straw Emoji

Federico was featured in the App Store, Federico shipped an Obsidian plugin and Federico has questions about Elgato's new foot pedal. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Capital One: Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $20 off your first three bags. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Alt Text Reader (@get_altText) / Twitter SHAKS Gamepad Really Useful Products Ltd MacStories Starter Pack: Frame Nintendo Switch Screenshots with SwitchFrame - MacStories Federico Viticci’s 7 Starter Shortcuts : App Store Story Elgato launches Stream Deck Pedal and official Discord plugin - The Verge In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors Podcast Note workflow, now with Shortcuts – Six Colors More podcast workflow tweaks – Six Colors Wave:3 | elgato.com Wave Mic Arm LP | elgato.com Multi Mount System | elgato.com This Tamagotchi-knockoff has a hole to stick your finger in | Boing Boing 【ぷにるんず】 ぺこぱがトリオに!?　TVCM ぺこぱもぷにぷに編 - YouTube Green Screen Mouse Mat | elgato.com Dropbox support for macOS 12.3 | Dropbox Help Dropbox warns users about issues with macOS 12 update - 9to5Mac macOS 12.3 Will Include Cloud Storage Changes Affecting Dropbox and OneDrive - MacRumors The Curious Case of Dropbox and macOS 12.3 – 512 Pixels Inside the new Files On-Demand Experience on macOS - Microsoft Tech Community Sync files to the cloud with FileProvider on macOS - WWDC21 - Videos - Apple Developer MacStories Starter Pack: Introducing Obsidian Shortcut Launcher, A Free Plugin to Trigger Shortcuts from Obsidian - MacStories Getting Started with Obsidian Shortcut Launcher - YouTube

This week, the guys offer up their iPad home screens for roasting after the unboxing of the year. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Capital One: Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. The Tricky: Rickipedia — the comprehensive collection of picks and predictions WordleBot 1.1, Now Fully Accessible with Native Emoji-to-Image Conversion - MacStories Mophie Debuts $150 MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Travel Charger - MacRumors Belkin Launches New MagSafe Charger With Kickstand - MacRumors Mophie Debuts $150 MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Travel Charger - MacRumors Belkin Launches New MagSafe Charger With Kickstand - MacRumors Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe - Black - Apple Belkin Secure Holder with Wire Cable for AirTag - White - Apple Myke's iPad mini Home Screen (1/2) Myke's iPad mini Home Screen (2/2) Stephen's iPad mini Home Screen Federico's iPad Pro Home Screen FloatingPlayer: Music Player on the App Store Jason Tate's Dedicated Now Playing Mini-Computer - MacStories Apple ID Wallpaper

The iPhone was announced 15 years ago. After the hosts recover from that shocking news, they talk briefly about the 2007 keynote, then move on to discuss some CES news. iOS 15's Photos widget and shameless Wordle clones are also discussed. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair and get 20% off your purchase. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. New Relic: Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now and get 100GB of data free, forever - no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Spotify HiFi delayed indefinitely as company says it has no 'timing details to share' - 9to5Mac Apple to allow alternative payment system for 1st time in S. Korea – Korea Herald The Wordle clones have disappeared from the App Store - The Verge Wordle Clones Appearing in iOS App Store – 512 Pixels WordleBot: A Shortcut to Annotate Your Wordle Results with Scores - MacStories On Apple’s Photos Memory Feature – 512 Pixels Jan. 6 memories: Apple made me a slideshow of the insurrection. – Slate I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | Lauren Goode – WIRED Connected #340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans - Relay FM Apple Reinvents the Phone with iPhone - Apple The Prompt #30: The Internet in Your Pocket - Relay FM Live from Macworld 2007: Steve Jobs keynote | Engadget Apple’s Macworld Keynote Is First Major MPEG-4 Streaming Event - Apple Because Of Steve Jobs’s First Public iPhone Call, Starbucks Still Gets Orders For 4,000 Lattes Original Apple iPhone Commercials - YouTube First iPhone. A Guided Tour by Apple - YouTube Sony announces the world’s first QD-OLED 4K TV, coming later this year - The Verge Asus will release a 17-inch foldable OLED laptop this year - The Verge LG’s new 16:18 monitor looks like a multitasking powerhouse - The Verge Kohler’s PerfectFill tech can fill your tub for you - The Verge Razer’s Project Sophia concept turns your desk into a modular computer - The Verge Razer reneges on its claim the Zephyr mask uses 'N95-grade' filters | Engadget Chevy Silverado EV revealed: GM’s best-selling truck goes electric - The Verge Chevy Unveils Electric Silverado – 512 Pixels Take a look at LG's biggest (and smallest) OLED TVs ever: Yep, it's 97 inches - CNET LG's new 97" OLED TV is insane - YouTube Finger-nibbling cat soft toy was CES 2022's weirdest product – PocketLint AMAGAMI HAM HAM | GET PLAY BITTEN Samsung promises ‘groundbreaking’ new TV feature: NFT support - The Verge BMW debuts its new color-changing paint technology at CES: E Ink - The Verge A Tour of the Weirdest iPod nano (6th-generation) - YouTube

It's a new dawn It's a new day There's a new Chairman For us And we're feeling good This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Keith Broni is Emojipedia's New Editor in Chief Rickies/Changelog.md at main · lexpostma/Rickies · GitHub Rickies.co Annual Rickies 2021 • Rickies.co Annual Rickies 2022 • Rickies.co Rickipedia — Rickies.net Apple's AirPods Team Wants 'More Bandwidth' Than Bluetooth Provides - MacRumors Google Nexus Q review - The Verge Apple Marina Bay Sands opens Thursday in Singapore - Apple

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. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days. No credit card required. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Setapp: More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. All Topics Archive - 2021 - Apple Connected Archives - Relay FM Upgrade Archives - Relay FM 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 Connected #366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10 - Relay FM 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. 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It's time for our annual Christmas gift exchange round-robin, and then the boys get down to business with some competitive picks about what will happen in 2022. All that's followed by a game of 20 Questions, with the questions supplied by Connected listeners! Happy holidays to everyone. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PCalc: A very full-featured calculator app. Guest Starring: James Thomson, John Voorhees, Dice by PCalc, and Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Get Connected+: More content, more japes, more fewer ads. The Pickies Charter

Myke has returned from vacation, armed with follow-up and listener questions. Meanwhile, Federico wanted the group to share some life lessons and Stephen has posted a video of the PodCabin. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Mack Weldon: Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. StoryWorth: A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. CleanShot X for Mac MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple A Little Less Sad – 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: The $64,000 Question Apple adds nine new Scotland and Iceland aerials to Apple TV screensaver lineup - 9to5Mac Aerial - A free and open-source Mac Screen Saver MacStories Selects 2021: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories The MacStories Selects 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories The 2021 MacStories Selects Awards – AppStories Give the Gift of Relay FM My NEW Podcast Studio (Full Tour!) - 512 Pixels - YouTube Hide or show likes & saved playlists - YouTube Help Hotel Ad - SNL - YouTube My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels - YouTube The Prompt #1: You’re Thinking of Pitchforks - Relay FM

Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the future of Craft and note-taking apps in general. The next wave of Apple silicon Macs is also discussed, as are vintage products the company should bring back with a modern twist. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. macOS Monterey 12.1 Fixes Major Tap to Click, YouTube HDR, and Charging Bugs - MacRumors Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 to Developers - MacRumors Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors Ungeniused - Relay FM Virtual Boy - Wikipedia Frederico Christmas Trees | Utah Lord Arse! 🕹️ on Twitter: "Is there anything sexier than Bill Gates lying seductively atop a desk?" Stephen GatesProvided by Justin Hamilton in the Relay FM Membership Discord Rockbox - Free Music Player Firmware 2.0 - Craft update Craft Developer Platform Introduction - Craft X Documentation Obsidian In Depth: Core Plugins (Part 2) - AppStories Sublime Text The State of External Retina Displays, [Almost] 2022 Edition — Liss is More The Case for a 5K Thunderbolt Display – 512 Pixels

Myke is on vacation, so Federico and Stephen are finally free to talk about the Mac and AirPower. Then, a Q&A session for the ages. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Wera 05074770001 Torque Wrench: Amazon.com Give the Gift of Relay FM Apple Still Developing AirPower-Like Charger, Also Exploring Long-Range Wireless Charging - MacRumors Apple Still Working on AirPower-Like Charger, Also Long-Range Wireless Charging and Reverse Charging - MacRumors 3-in-1 Boost Charge Pro Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe | Belkin Big Apple Buddy MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple Material Dock – Studio Neat Car Vent Mount PRO with MagSafe for iPhone | Belkin Amazon.com: Spigen OneTap Pro Designed for Magsafe Fast Wireless Car Charger Mount (Magnetically Levitate & Fast Charge iPhone 13,12 Models Even The Max Model) The Curious Case of Apple's Missing App Integrations for Shortcuts - MacStories Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStoriesFederico's original review of Workflows, from way back in 2014. Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac folivora.ai - BetterTouchTool Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM A Look at BTT's Notch Bar Keyboard Maestro 10.0.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM CleanShot X for Mac How to Batch Convert Shortcuts for Use Throughout Monterey and with Other Automation Apps - MacStories GB Operator Remaster - Relay FM Downstream - Relay FM The Voices of macOS - YouTube