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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

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