Myke explains what admiration means, then the guys talk about what's new in iOS 14.5 before getting into what's going on at Basecamp. Then in a radical change of gears, Federico has to name some emoji and Stephen surprises the guys with some news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Chipolo Takes Dig at AirTags When Advertising ONE Spot Item Tracker: 'No Accessory Needed' - MacRumors iOS and iPadOS 14.5: The MacStories Overview - MacStories AppStories Episode 215: iOS and iPadOS 14.5 In Depth Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when you're wearing a face mask - Apple Support Apple’s Craig Federighi Explains iOS 14.5's Privacy Features | WSJ - YouTube If an app asks to track your activity - Apple Support Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge Changes at Basecamp Basecamp's new etiquette regarding societal politics at work Pyramid of Hate – ADL Emoji Version 13.1 List Stephen's Surprise

Apple's Spring Event has come and gone, and now the picks must be graded. Will Stephen remain in power as the Keynote Chairman? Can Myke gain access to both Twitter accounts, or is Federico poised for a comeback? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. StoryWorth: Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories New 12.9-inch iPad Pro Not Compatible With Older Magic Keyboard - MacRumors AirTag Review Roundup - MacStories AirTag and Accessories - Apple AirTag Tidbits: Maximum of 16 Per Apple ID, Low Battery Notifications on iPhone, and More - MacRumors Belkin, Moment, Nomad and More Debut AirTag Accessories - MacRumors AirTag Glasses Strap | NOMAD® AirTag Case Rugged Armor – Spigen Inc The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me – Macworld Parkinson's law - Wikipedia The Rickies Score Card - NotionThis contains spoilers for today's grading of picks.

Apple is holding an event next week, so the guys have gathered their picks and are entering the Battlefield of the Ricky. The Keynote Chairman title is on the line. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. 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. Gabi: Get a better insurance. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Click this link to get started. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Ryan Britt's Tweet NotePlan Agenda Craft 1.5 update You can now run Windows 10 on Arm on Apple’s M1 Macs - The Verge Apple releases iOS 14.5 beta 8 to developers, public release expected soon - 9to5Mac Kuo: 2022 iPhones to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera, 8K Video, and 6.1 and 6.7" Sizes With No 5.4" Mini Option - MacRumors Kuo: Apple to Adopt Under Display Face ID Starting With 2023 iPhones - MacRumors The Rickies History – Notion Database- Apple To Announce New iPads in April - Bloomberg About the Thunderbolt ports on Mac - Apple Support

Stephen cleans out the Connected inbox, Federico questions the meaning of an idea and Myke checks out a new task manager. Then, a discussion about the ramifications of technology reminding us of painful past events or encounters. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. PDFpen, from Smile: Powerful PDF editing on your Mac. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences - Apple Chipolo Clubhouse Announces Creator Payments – 512 Pixels iOS 14 Adoption Reaches Estimated 90% Less Than Seven Months After Launch - MacRumors Apple says iOS 13 is now running on 81% of all devices, iPadOS adoption hits 73% - 9to5Mac Apple's Revamped Apple Music for Artists Icon Leads to Speculation About iOS 15 Design Plans - MacRumors 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | WIRED On Digital Reminders of Painful Memories – 512 Pixels ‎Widgetsmith on the App Store Smart Photo Widget from Cromulent Labs

After an explanation on how feedback is best sent, Federico and Myke discuss their thoughts on TickTick, the (potential) future of the music industry, the announcement of WWDC 2021, and whether Connected listeners prefer Dark Mode or Light Mode. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile: Powerful PDF editing on your Mac. StoryWorth: Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Recently-Created Shortcuts Links Are Currently Broken - MacStories Spotify acquires live audio app Locker Room creator Betty Labs to launch its own Clubhouse competitor - The Verge Majd's Notion Database of Ricky Scores- Apple adds two brand new Siri voices and will no longer default to a female or male voice in iOS | TechCrunch Results of the 'Mode' Quiz Apple and Others Invest $50 million into Music Distributor UnitedMasters - MacStories UnitedMasters - Wikipedia Coldplay, HAIM, and Damon Albarn to Play Glastonbury 2021 Livestream | Pitchfork William Ryan Key | Patreon TickTick GoodTask Things Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format - Apple Apple Announces That WWDC 2021 Will Be Online-Only Again from June 7 - 11 - MacStories A First Look at the Apple Developer App's New Design and Search Functionality - MacStories

After follow-up about feelings, Ticci explains what's going on with links to previously-made Shortcuts and Stephen marks 20 years of OS X. Then, Myke leads a focus group about the future of Apple in the home and the guys all inspect a task manager that has recently popped up on one of their home screens. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: 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. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off with code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Spotify Updating Home Hub with Recently Played Section, Deeper Podcast Integration - MacStories Apple Discontinues 512 GB and 1 TB SSD 4K iMac Models – 512 Pixels iOS 14.5 Beta 5 References Unreleased 'A14X' Chip Rumored for iPad Pro - MacRumors New Apple Silicon iMacs referenced in latest macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta - 9to5Mac Apple Removes 'Siri Remote' Mentions in tvOS 14.5 Beta, Changes 'Home' Button Name - MacRumors Slim X1 Bluetooth Backlit Keyboard – Satechi Satechi Slim X1 Bluetooth Keyboard review [Video] - 9to5Mac Federico Discovers Dead Shortcuts Links – Twitter Overcast link for the moment of last week's foreshadowing Mac Power Users #580: Twenty Years of OS X - Relay FM Twenty Years Ago Today, Apple Shipped Mac OS X – 512 Pixels Apple HomePod Mini Secret Sensor for Smart Home Thermostats - Bloomberg Apple Developing New 'HomePod' Models With Screens and Cameras - MacRumors Apple Adds FaceTime Framework to Apple TV/HomePod Amid Speaker With Screen Rumors - MacRumors TickTick 20 Lesser-Known TickTick Features 20 Lesser-Known TickTick Features | Productivity & Positivity WebSub (PubSubHubbub) - Wikipedia

Stephen is accused of flip-flopping, while Myke has updated some firmware. Federico has reviewed a new iPad desktop stand and then the three descend into a Round Robin of iPhone features that wouldn't exist if Apple was starting over in 2021. 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. Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Baronfig: Do your best thinking. Use CONNECTED20 for 20% off the Idea Toolset. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. More Power Users - Relay FM AirPods Max Firmware Update Appears to Fix Smart Case Battery Drain Issues - MacRumors Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories Comment: The state of Apple TV and end of HomePod warrants a Home strategy roundtable - 9to5Mac Upgrade #343: Don't Call It a HomePod - Relay FM 1.3.7 - Craft update - All the small things.. Google Play drops commissions to 15% from 30%, following Apple’s move last year | TechCrunch First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories Security Cable Lock Adapter for Mac Pro - Belkin The Anchor - Under-Desk Headphone Stand Mount | ElevationLab HoverBar Duo – Twelve South OWC USB-C Dock for Mac and PC Cortex #113: Semi-Abandoned System - Relay FM

What's follow-up and what's a topic? Why has Apple chickened out with a change in iOS 14.5? Who wants a new iPad Pro? How many secrets have been kept between the co-hosts? Is this an annoying way to write a show description? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: 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. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Mack Weldon: Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Mouse Comparison Apple clarifies you can’t actually set a ‘default’ music service in iOS 14.5 | TechCrunch Apple Clarifies Ability to 'Set Default' Audio Apps in iOS 14.5 - MacStories Apple releases AirPods Max firmware update as users complain of battery drain issues - 9to5Mac Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia Safari’s new tabs: Good or bad? | Macworld Goodbye iMac Pro – Myke's 'Hey World' Apple Now Able to Repair an iPhone 12 Pro's Cracked Rear Glass Without Replacing the Entire Device - MacRumors Moshi iVisor AG Screen Protector for iPad Pro 11-inch Apple Has Apparently Pulled the Plug on the iMac Pro - MacStories iMac Pro For Sale ‘While Supplies Last’ – 512 Pixels Upgrade #342: 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 - Relay FM Two New Apple Silicon MacBooks Expected to Enter Mass Production in Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors Twitter is working on a ‘big overhaul’ of TweetDeck - The Verge Twitter is taking on Clubhouse, Substack and Patreon with new products - The Verge Using a Twitter Saved Search to Read Replies, Mentions, and Quoted Tweets in a Single View - MacStories ‎Aviary on the App Store Tweetbot for iOS Twitter announces paid Super Follows to let you charge for tweets - The Verge 12.9-Inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display Said to Launch as Soon as Late March - MacRumors Battery life: Apple’s solving for x – Six Colors StudioDock™ Connect. Charge. Create. | Kensington

Myke tries to get through some iPhone rumors but the others keep joking around about model names. Meanwhile, there's big news for a couple of iOS apps. Stephen needs to deal with the problem brewing in his photos library and Federico goes missing for a brief time. 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. Baronfig: Do your best thinking. Use CONNECTED20 for 20% off the Idea Toolset. Impending: The team behind Head’s Up. Now hiring. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Jason Fried on Twitter: Hey World Announcement New HEY features Mailbrew Weather Line Is Being Acquired CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Upcoming CARROT widget Apple retires Music Memos app for iOS, suggests Voice Memos instead - 9to5Mac The tiny tokens challenging platform power - Platformer AirTags in iOS 14.5 Beta 3 Federico Viticci on Twitter: iOS 14.5 beta 3 – Default Music Services Kuo: iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More - MacRumors iPhone 13 Pro Models Expected to Feature Improved Ultra Wide Lens With Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Autofocus - MacRumors iPhone Sticking With Lightning Port Over USB-C for 'Foreseeable Future' - MacRumors Kuo: Some 2022 iPhones to Abandon Notch in Favor of 'Punch-Hole' Display - MacRumors Kuo: Next iPhone SE Coming in Early 2022 With 5G and Processor Upgrades - MacRumors Kuo: Apple Could Launch Foldable iPhone With 7.5–8 Inch Display in 2023 - MacRumors The Invisible Selfie Camera! - MKBHD - YouTube 'Steve Jobs' is an Italian company — and Apple can't do anything about it - The Verge Quill

This week, Federico gets what he wants, but also doesn't. Myke tries out Hey, but only kinda. Also, are there new apps anymore? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: 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. Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Baronfig: Do your best thinking. Use CONNECTED20 for 20% off the Idea Toolset. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Apple Is Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones - Bloomberg Anker beats Apple to market, new iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible battery pack now available - 9to5Mac How to use your MagSafe Duo Charger with iPhone 12 models and Apple Watch - Apple Support 1.3 - Craft update - Offline / iCloud storage & Search updates David Smith's Watch Stats Spotify Announces It Will Offer a New CD-Quality, Lossless Streaming Music Tier Later This Year - MacStories Introducing Stellar – Kottke Nathan Lawrence on the Twitter API 1Feed | Your quiet place on the internet Mailbrew Feedbin Ben Ubois on Twitter Likes in Feedbin "Hey, World!" – Jason Fried Posterous - Wikipedia App Airport ‎Denim - Playlist Cover Maker on the App Store ANDY WORKS | No More Boring Apps Taio - Markdown & Text Actions Neuomorphism — A passing fad or is it here to stay? | by Arun Jangra Episode 206: What Should the iPad Steal from the Mac? – AppStories Liftoff #143: The Perseverance Landing and "For All Mankind" with Ron Moore - Relay FM Pictorial - Relay FM