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The M1 iPad Pro is here, and Federico walks Stephen and Myke through his review and thoughts on the new device. Then, a lecture on high-resolution audio in light of the recent Apple Music news. It's Federico Mania! 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. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. CalDigit Support Downloads Element Hub | CalDigit M1 iMac Review Roundup - MacStories 24-inch M1 iMac review: She’s a rainbow – Six Colors Upgrade #353: Orange iMac in My Orange Office - Relay FM Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With Faster Chips - Bloomberg iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories Quinn Nelson Measures the Apple TV Colour Accuracy – YouTube Modular Computer: iPad Pro as a Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Workstation - MacStories Daring Fireball: The iPad Awkwardly Turns 10 AppStories Episode 214: Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services Apple Announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Playback for Apple Music Subscribers Coming in June - MacStories AirPods and HomePods Will Not Support Apple Music's New Lossless Audio - MacStories xkcd: Standards AirPods to gain lossless streaming capabilities via software update, says leaker | AppleInsider Microsoft’s foldable Surface Duo is now the cost of a normal phone - The Verge Android 12 preview: first look at Google’s radical new design - The Verge Myke's Very Colorful Keyboard

Federico is attempting to live that Thunderbolt life as Myke starts reviewing apps. Meanwhile, Stephen is the worst. Then, with WWDC a month away, the guys introduce a new segment. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. 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. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Miss Teen USA 2007 - South Carolina answers a question - YouTube New Kensington StudioDock coming for 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro - 9to5Mac Christopher Lawley breaks his StudioDock Sketchboard Pro for iPad Artists Apple Hires Cisco's Stella Low As New Communications Boss – Buzzfeed News Daring Fireball: Apple Hires Stella Low, Formerly of Cisco, as New Communications Boss Why does every advert look the same? Blame Corporate Memphis | WIRED UK Corporate Memphis - Wikipedia “Tiny Head Tee” graphic tee by Connected Memphis Group - Wikipedia "Gizmo" Theme Ettore Sottsass - Wikipedia Federico's Tweets about Apple Music HiFi Chipolo ONE Spot Now Available to Pre-Order as Cheaper AirTag Alternative With Find My Integration - MacRumors How Shopify’s network of sellers can take on Amazon - The Verge Thunderbolt™ 3 Dock Pro for Mac & PC | Belkin Samsung Portable SSD X5 500 GB Thunderbolt3 External SSD – Amazon Amazon Basics Bi-Directional USB-C to DisplayPort Cable OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock - OWC Digital Parcel - Delivery Tracking for iPhone, iPad and Mac Parcel - Amazon Integration OmniFocus 4 First Look & Invitation to Help Test - The Omni Group OmniFocus 4.0 for iPad and iPhone Now in Beta — MacSparky Remember The Milk - Services / API Federico is Annoyed by Files ‎Eddie on the App Store Dashboard – 512 Pixels

There are some amazing websites on the Internet, but nothing can ease the pain brought by iPad mini rumors. Stephen knows about sound, Myke has a new keychain and Federico has a story to tell about Obsidian. 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. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. 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. The Jeremies Gazette Rickipedia Ungeniused #128: The Quadro Tracker - Relay FM AppStories 216: Substack, Email, and Data Portability Fastmail Topicbox Apple Posts Acoustic Performance Information on M1 iMac – 512 Pixels 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Now Delivers as Late as Mid-July - MacRumors Rumor: Apple to Announce Third-Generation AirPods and HiFi Apple Music Tier in 'Coming Weeks' - MacRumors iOS 14.6 beta 1 hinted at Apple Music HiFi support with Dolby audio references - 9to5Mac Arnold Kim on Hits Daily Double HitsDailyDouble (who?) Rumor - MacRumors 2001 Revisited – 512 Pixels Kuo: iPad Mini 6 Delayed Until Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors Designing the Future of Airbnb AirTag and Accessories - All Accessories - Apple AirTag Owners Bemoan Inability to Let Others Track Their Items Via Family Sharing - MacRumors Concept: Enhancing AirTag with family sharing, widgets, and an Apple Watch app - 9to5Mac Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "They fit perfectly" How Basecamp blew up - Platformer Obsidian Cortex #114: The Garden of #AskCortex - Relay FM Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM Readwise Obsidian Roundup

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