This week, Stephen refuses to be pigeonholed, Federico talks about how MagSafe could be used on new accessories and Myke doesn't want to talk about folding iPhones, but then does. Also on the list of topics: failing Apple watches, #GreenGate and blankets. 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. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Online workspace startup Notion hit by outage, citing DNS issues | TechCrunch Microsoft Office iPad app finally available, a year after iPhone - 9to5Mac Is GreenGate Finally Over? – MacRumors Apple launches ‘For All Mankind’ podcast – Six Colors Liftoff - Relay FM If your Apple Watch Series 5 or Apple Watch SE is in Power Reserve and won’t charge - Apple Support If your Apple Watch still won’t charge after the latest update, Apple will fix it for free - The Verge Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple Dos and Don'ts of Sharing Photos of Your Children on Instagram and Facebook | WSJ - YouTube Throwboy Offers Blankets Modeled After Classic Macintosh and Finder Icon - MacRumors 1984 Throw Blanket – Throwboy Icon Throw Blanket – Throwboy Susan Kare Cairo Throw – Areaware 9:41 Sweatshirt – Throwboy Avocado Pillow – Throwboy Apple May Launch 7-Inch Foldable iPhone With Apple Pencil Support in 2023 - MacRumors Folding iPhone with Apple Pencil support is unsourced rumor - 9to5Mac The Test Drivers - Relay FM iPhone 13 Rumored to Include Always-On Display With 120Hz ProMotion, Astrophotography Capabilities, Stronger MagSafe, and More - MacRumors Emojipedia Previews the Emoji Included in the Second Beta of iOS and iPadOS 14.5 - MacStories First Look: 217 New Emojis in iOS 14.5 There will be new emojis in 2021 after all – Emojipedia 🔫 Pistol Emoji Everything New in iOS 14.5 Beta 2: New AirPods Max Emoji, Green Tint Fix, iPad Security and More - MacRumors Ticci's Tweet of Screenshots with Shortcuts Eric's Orientation Shortcut Idea Apple Music Subscribers Can Share Lyrics and Song Clips in iOS 14.5 Beta 2 - MacRumors Parallel - Relay FM

Everyone's a real Federico, but only Stephen could disrupt the show document in such a profoundly useless way. Myke takes on the form of those around him. Topics include MacBook Pro batteries, Spotify and Siri getting cozy, the iPhone 12 mini and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: 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. Forecast Advisor Apple’s Riccio Shifts From Hardware Chief to AR, VR Headsets - Bloomberg Push to Kindle – FiveFilters.org Readwise ‎Articles + on the App Store ReadKit GoodLinks The Hackett File: A Look at GoodLinks – Six Colors 1.2.7 - Craft Update - Toggle / Collapsable Lists are here! Number Picker Wheel - Pick Random Number by Spinning Satechi Launches Dual-Sided 2-in-1 USB-C Charger for Apple Watch and AirPods - MacRumors Satechi USB-C Watch AirPods Charger - Apple Maps Adds Accident, Hazard, and Speed Check Reporting Using the iPhone, CarPlay, and Siri to the iOS 14.5 Beta - MacStories Apple iPhone 12 mini sales slow as smaller smartphones lose appeal - report | Reuters Twitter Mulls Subscription Product, Tipping For Generating Revenue - Bloomberg iOS and iPadOS 14.5 Betas Let Users Pick The Default Streaming Music Service Used by Siri - MacStories Siri Setting in iOS 14.5 Beta Lets Users Select Default Music Streaming Service - MacRumors Media | Apple Developer Documentation Spotify expands limited beta test of Apple Music-style live lyrics feature to the US - 9to5Mac Musixmatch Musixmatch - Wikipedia If the battery in your 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pro won't charge past 1% - Apple Support

This week, the guys review CARROT Weather 5, dream up new health devices for Apple to make and dive into the new iOS 14.5 beta. Also: Myke won't wear an anklet, Federico has words for certain drivers and Stephen files feedback about the Reminders app. 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. PDFpen, from Smile: The all-purpose PDF editor for Mac, iPad & iPhone. Mack Weldon: Reinventing men’s basics. Get 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: (It's Feedback #FB8989457) Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Fitness trackers and hybrid smartwatches by Withings StudioDock™ iPad Docking Station – Kensington Elevation Dock: The Best Dock For iPhone by Casey Hopkins + ElevationLab » Lightning Strikes — Kickstarter CARROT Weather 5 Introduces New Design Elements, Custom Interface Builder, and More - MacStories CARROT Weather 5 Launches as Free App with Impressive Customization Options – 512 Pixels Stephen's Carrot Weather Setup Myke's Carrot Weather Setup Federico's Carrot Weather Setup Smart Weather Station Indoor Outdoor | Netatmo My weather station – Six Colors Charlie Chapman on Twitter: Examples of ads in Carrot Weather Episode 6: Interview: The Making of the CARROT Apps with Brian Mueller – AppStories 'Apple-Branded Health Hardware Products' Teased in Job Listing - MacRumors Sr. EPM Manager - Jobs at Apple Beddit Sleep Monitor Federico's Kickstands Apple Releases Betas with Face ID Plus Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking, App Tracking Transparency, and Other New Features - MacStories iOS 14.5 Adds an Option to Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch if You're Wearing a Mask - MacRumors

This week, Myke has a theory, Stephen has a crush and Federico has opinions on olives. Also: a discussion about Tweetbot 6 and what makes app subscriptions worth it. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: AirBuddy: Experience AirPods on your Mac like never before. First 100 Connected listeners get a 20% discount with this link. Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. 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. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. The History of the iPod shuffle - 512 Pixels - YouTube Jeremy Burge on Twitter: "Salesforce (recently acquired Slack) now gets a vote at meetings for new Unicode characters" Apple Releases OS Updates with Better Music Hand Off for HomePod mini, Improvements to QR Code Scanning and Bluetooth Settings, the Unity Watch Face, and More - MacStories Apple Celebrates Black History Month with Features Across Its Products - MacStories Why Is This Random Gulf Country Helping Pick Your Emojis? – Buzzfeed iOS 14.4 update fixes iPhone security bugs, so it’s best to install it ASAP - The Verge Apple's Successors for CEO Tim Cook, Other Top Executives - Bloomberg Rene Ritchie on Twitter: "Car moved from Riccio to Mansfield to Gianandrea. AR/VR?" Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives Apple Unveils 'Time to Walk' for Fitness+ - MacStories AirPods Max Ear Cushions - Apple Upcoming changes related to release of v5.0 : CARROTweather

This week, the guys plan the WWDC Olympics, talk about what's inside the AirPods Max and what the future of the Mac Pro may look like. Lastly, a report about folding iPhones is considered. 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. 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. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. iPhone 7 Plus Noise Under Load - 512Pixels - YouTube Stephen Hackett | The Relay FM Wiki | Fandom Some AirPods Max Owners Seeing Excessive Battery Drain - MacRumors Apple working to release Music and Podcasts apps on Microsoft Store - 9to5Mac Apple Plans Podcasting Subscription Service in Threat to Spotify — The Information Apple Podcasts Adds Spotlight Editorial Feature - MacStories AirPods Max Teardown - iFixit AirPods Max teardown reveals removable headband, iOS 14.4 hints at ‘headband type’ identifier - 9to5Mac Apple Plans Redesigned iMac, New Mac Pro, Smaller Mac Pro, Cheaper Monitor - Bloomberg Upgrade #335: Repudiation of a Decade - Relay FM On the Mac Pro, the xMac and What’s Happening in 2013 – 512 Pixels Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels The iMac G4 - YouTube 2021 MacBook Pro Rumored to Feature More Ports: Here's a Look at What Previous Models Offered - MacRumors Huge Apple 2021 Rumor Reactions! - MKBHD - YouTube Apple Considers Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models - Bloomberg

This week, the guys gather to discuss Apple's new Racial Equity and Justice Initiatives, some things at CES that caught their eyes and how they feel about the Apple Watch. 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. Mike's Explanation of the Hackett Number On iPhone Notch Sizes – 512 Pixels iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature 'Thinner' Notch, Overall Design to Remain Unchanged - MacRumors New iPad mini features: 8.4-inch display, smaller bezels - 9to5Mac Airpods Max idle active battery drain - Hardware - MPU Talk Sony WF-1000XM3 The Bill of Rickies | The Relay FM Wiki | Fandom 2001 Revisited: A New Series – 512 Pixels 2001 Revisited: Macworld San Francisco – 512 Pixels Safari Allows Users to Enable Hidden 'Items' Tab in 'Find My' App Ahead of AirTags Launch - MacRumors FAQs - Find My network - Apple Developer Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide - Apple Apple Announces Major Expansion of Its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative - MacStories Developer Academy | a partnership with Apple WHOOP Fitbit Official Site for Activity Trackers & More Oura Ring CES 2021: PopSockets Unveils New MagSafe-Compatible Grips - MacRumors LG unveils 4K UltraFine OLED Pro display, Dell reveals 40-inch 5K2K ultrawide with Thunderbolt 3 - 9to5Mac CES 2021: Kensington's New StudioDock Combines iPad Pro Docking Station With iPhone and AirPods Chargers - MacRumors StudioDock™ Connect. Charge. Create. | Kensington Anker brings iPhone and Thunderbolt 4 accessories to CES - 9to5Toys Belkin launches more affordable 2-in-1 MagSafe charger, coming in March/April - 9to5Mac CES Rundown: Highlights of This Year's Most Intriguing (and Bizarre) Announcements - MacStories CES 2021: Anker Unveils New Magnetic Series Accessories, PowerWave Stand and More - MacRumors Satechi launches low-price MagSafe compatible 2-in-1 charger - 9to5Mac Grovemade MagSafe Stand – beautiful but super-expensive - 9to5Mac Material Dock – Studio Neat Razer’s Project Hazel is a N95 respirator that can project your voice - The Verge Nugs TIDAL Federico's Photo Infinikey Amalfi Keycaps – TheKey.Company

2020 is over. Products have been released, notches have been measured and an Annual Chairman has been named. As if that wasn't enough, the 2021 Rickies have been etched into a Google Doc for all 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. TextExpander, from Smile: Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year. 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. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Dr. Drang's Suggestion Waterfield AirPods Max Case Flashback #11: The Nexus Q and a Sea of Set-top Boxes - Relay FM Anker MagSafe accessories arrive with more affordable price - 9to5Toys Here’s why Anker’s MagSafe-style charger has a gigantic USB-C plug - The Verge iPhone 13 Pro Models to Use Samsung LTPO Technology for 120Hz Display - MacRumors Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Devices Babe's Charts On iPhone Notch Sizes – 512 Pixels

This week, the guys walk down memory lane, re-visiting the top tech stories of 2020. It was ... quite the year. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year. 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, 2021, and can be used only once. Wondery: Listen to the latest season of Business Wars, TikTok vs Instagram. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Apple rings in new era of Services following landmark year - Apple Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for all users in the United States - Apple Apple reportedly abandoned plans to roll out end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups, apparently due to pressure from the FBI - 9to5Mac Twitter will put options to limit replies directly on the compose screen - The Verge Apple Deal Returns Former HBO Boss Richard Plepler to Spotlight - The New York Times The iPad at 10: A New Product Category Defined by Apps - MacStories Apple News launches special coverage of the 2020 presidential election - Apple Kuo: Apple to Launch AirTags, Small Charging Mat, New iPads and Macs, High-End Headphones, and More in First Half of 2020 - MacRumors Spotify to Acquire Bill Simmons' The Ringer as Part of Podcast Push - Variety Taika Waititi slams Apple’s MacBook keyboards after winning first Oscar - The Verge Apple’s COVID-19 Response - Apple Apple releases new COVID-19 app and website based on CDC guidance - Apple Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple New MacBook Air has more to love and is now just $999 - Apple Apple unveils new iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner and trackpad support in iPadOS - Apple New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now available to order, begins arriving next week - Apple Report claims new iPad Pro's A12Z Bionic chip is just a 'renamed A12X' with additional GPU core - 9to5Mac Universal App Quick Start Program - Apple Developer iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more - 9to5Mac Apple purchases hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky, ending API and killing Android apps - 9to5Mac Introducing Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels Amazon Prime Video now lets users buy TV shows and movies in the app, seemingly struck special deal with Apple - 9to5Mac Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology - Apple Which U.S. states are using Apple's Exposure Notification API for COVID-19 contact tracing? - 9to5Mac iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design - Apple Connected #291: The Scrooge McDuck of Computers - Relay FM James Thomson on Twitter: The Hackett Number What Is My Hackett Number? Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast - 9to5Mac Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and faster performance - Apple Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22 - Apple Episode 162: iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi – AppStories Spotify is hiring Joe Rogan, one of the world’s most popular podcasters - Vox Microsoft’s new Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids - The Verge Apple Killing iBooks Author in Favor of Pages – 512 Pixels Apple approves Hey email app, but the fight’s not over - The Verge 13 new innovative technologies and features unveiled at WWDC20 - Apple Upgrade #304: Somebody’s Gotta Do It and It’s Gonna Be Us - Relay FM Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM Apple Cancels Arcade Games in Strategy Shift To Keep Subscribers - Bloomberg Apple commits to be 100 percent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030 - Apple Tom Hanks-Starrer Greyhound Torpedoes Apple TV+ Opening Weekend Record – Deadline Read Steve Jobs’ emails about why you can’t buy digital books in Amazon’s apps - The Verge 2020 iMac review: The last picture show – Six Colors Phil Schiller advances to Apple Fellow - Apple Apple’s Fortnite ban, explained - Vox Apple confirms cloud gaming services like xCloud and Stadia violate App Store guidelines - The Verge Martin Scorsese Apple First-Look film TV Deal For His Sikelia Banner – Deadline Trump Targets WeChat and TikTok, in Sharp Escalation With China - The New York Times Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple Apple One - Apple Apple Watch Series 6 delivers breakthrough wellness and fitness capabilities - Apple Apple Watch SE: The ultimate combination of design, function, and value - Apple Apple Fitness+: A personalized fitness experience comes to life with Apple Watch - Apple Apple unveils all-new iPad Air with A14 Bionic, Apple’s most advanced chip - Apple Apple introduces eighth-generation iPad with a huge jump in performance - Apple iOS 14 is available today - Apple ‎Widgetsmith on the App Store Connected #314: The Jeremies (Fall 2020) - Relay FM Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude (2020) - YouTube ESA - Roberto Vittori Roberto Vittori - Wikipedia Apple introduces HomePod mini: A powerful smart speaker with amazing sound - Apple Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G - Apple Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G - Apple Clips gets its biggest update ever - Apple Apple Launches 'Apple Music TV,' a 24-Hour Music Video Livestream - Variety iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review - MacStories Jon Stewart Returns With Current Affairs Series for Apple (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter Apple’s global hit comedy “Ted Lasso” lands early season three renewal - Apple TV+ Press Apple unleashes M1 - Apple Introducing the next generation of Mac - Apple macOS Big Sur is here - Apple Apple announces App Store Small Business Program - Apple Instagram redesign puts Reels and Shop tabs on the home screen | TechCrunch Apple CEO Says Most Staff Won’t Return to Office Until June - Bloomberg Apple presents App Store Best of 2020 winners - Apple Apple introduces AirPods Max, the magic of AirPods in a stunning over-ear design - Apple Best AirPods Max Shield Case – Waterfield Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited - Apple Apple Fitness+ (@applefitnessplus) • Instagram photos and videos iPhone 12 Became the World's Top 5G Smartphone Within Two Weeks of Launch - MacRumors Kuo: Apple Car Still in Early Stages, Unlikely to Launch Until 2025-2027 at Earliest - MacRumors Cortex #110: 2021 Yearly Themes - Relay FM Your Theme - CGP Grey on YouTube 2020 Lettering Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

The AirPods Max have arrived in Memphis, London and Rome, so the guys give their impressions of Apple's newest product after talking about iOS 14.3, the post office and more. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: 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. 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, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Connected is taking Wednesday, December 23 off. It will be back on December 30th with the 2020 Year in Review. Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Apple Fitness+ Works on iPhone and iPad Without an Apple Watch - MacRumors Apple Fitness+ Appears to Be Incompatible With AirPlay - MacRumors "New" "Slack" "Emoji" Stephen's Custom RTM Icon HEY! Unified Inbox Stephen's Homescreen Tim's iPhone Grumman LLV - Wikipedia ismh - Twitch Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.3 with Apple ProRAW, App Clip Codes, Fitness+ Support, and Direct App Launches from Shortcuts - MacStories Understanding ProRAW | by Ben Sandofsky | Halide ProRAW Is Here! — Austin Mann ‎Iconboard on the App Store Juice Icons Aesthete : iOS 14 Icons AirPods Max Review: Luxury Listening! - MKBHD - YouTube WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | Sony MDR-Z1R | Sony Cortex #110: 2021 Yearly Themes - Relay FM The Theme System Journal – CortexMerch.com

This week, Stephen cleans out the follow-up folder, while Myke is reading Tumblr. Magnets, feelings and breathing are all discussed. Then, Federico dives into the AirPods Max announcement. 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. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Hawthorne: Take Hawthorne’s quiz TODAY and get started on your personalized self-care routine. Use promo code ‘connected’ to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Tim Cook on Health and Fitness | Outside Online Cory's Car Mount Remember The Milk for Mac now supports Apple Silicon The Liftoff Tumblr Remember The Milk What Does Emordnilap Mean? – Your Dictionary iPhone 12 | 12 Pro Leather Sleeve with MagSafe - Apple Mystery of the monoliths: if only it were aliens | Art and design | The Guardian fitBAG WaterField Designs Federico Viticci on Twitter: "Got the MagSafe Duo charger today and it's exactly what I hoped it would be." MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple Peter McKinnon on Apple's MagSafe Wallet - MacStories Apple Fitness+ - Apple Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14 - Apple Apple's Online Store Starts Listing Exercise Gear Ahead of Fitness+ Launch - MacRumors Apple Announces AirPods Max: Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Available Just in Time for the Holidays - MacStories AirPods Max - Apple 9to5Mac.com on Twitter: "The internal code name for AirPods Max is ‘headpods’." Apple AirPods Max over-ear headphones are official (and very expensive) | What Hi-Fi? Here Are All 25 AirPods Max Color Combinations You Can Make With Swappable Ear Cushions - MacRumors