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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

This week, Apple is handing out awards, Federico has a new iPhone charger on the way, Myke meant to try an app and Stephen tried reinstalling macOS. Oh, and Salesforce bought Slack. 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, 2021, and can be used only once. StoryWorth: Record your family stories. Get $10 off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Justin's hey! website Yo (app) - Wikipedia Yo is creating joyful moments | Patreon Episode 196: Workflows Revisited: Email – AppStories Hands-On With the Leather Sleeve for iPhone 12 Models - MacRumors Drop + biip MT3 Extended 2048 Custom Keycap Set | Drop MagSafe Duo Charger - Apple Material Dock – Studio Neat Apple Names App of the Year Winners - MacStories ‎Get the Top Apps of 2020 : App Store Story ‎Widgetsmith on the App Store Apple Music subscribers once again criticize 'Replay' retrospective feature - 9to5Mac 6 New Features to ‘Unwrap’ in Your Spotify 2020 Wrapped — Spotify Apple Music Wrapped: A Shortcut to Visualize Your Most Listened Songs, Artists, and Genres of the Year - MacStories Salesforce buys Slack in a $27.7B megadeal | TechCrunch Startup modes for M1 Macs – The Eclectic Light Company If you get a personalization error when reinstalling macOS on your Mac with Apple M1 chip - Apple Support

There's a lot of follow-up this week, then conversations about company retreats, Mac OS 9, password management, MagSafe and the Mac App Store. Then, Federico talks through his new email system. Myke and Stephen have feelings about it. 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, 2021, and can be used only once. Bombas: Super comfortable socks for you and someone in need. Use this link for 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Here's how to unlock Face ID for iPhone while wearing a mask : r/iphone Thomas' APR Feedback iOS Gmail adds home screen widget, Chrome multi-window - 9to5Google Mac OS 9 Wallpapers in 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels All about the new ML Super Resolution feature in Pixelmator Pro - Pixelmator Blog Ready for Big Sur: Introducing 1Password 7.7 for Mac | 1Password Car Vent Mount PRO with MagSafe for iPhone 12 | Belkin 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma 32" Lower Bumper Hidden LED Light Bar Brackets App Clips in iOS 14: The Right App at the Right Time - MacStories HEY Unite for macOS Coherence X

It's a busy week on Connected. Stephen and Myke talk about their HomePod minis and M1 Macs, and Federico explains what's going on with iOS 14.3 and App Store revenue changes. Merri Hackett joins Federico and Myke to talk about her experience with the iPhone 12 mini, and they decide they'd rather Stephen just didn't come back. And Myke finally reviews tvOS 14. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Mack Weldon: Reinventing Men’s Basics. Get the All Black Pack for just $98 and 20% off your first order with promo code CONNECTED. Command Line Heroes: Epic true tales of people revolutionizing the technology landscape. Season 6 out now. Tower: Tower - the powerful Git client for your Mac. Use code CONNECTED to get 50% off your first year. Hawthorne: Take Hawthorne’s quiz today and get special offers for the holidays. Guest Starring: Merri Hackett Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Upgrade #326: The M1 Macs: Interview and Review - Relay FM Mac Power Users #562: The First Apple Silicon Macs - Relay FM macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review - MacStories Apple Says HomePod Mini Won't Leave Marks on Waxed or Oiled Wood Surfaces - MacRumors How to enable Home Screen Sync on Apple TV - 9to5Mac What's New in iOS 14.3: ProRAW Support for iPhone 12 Pro, Cardio Fitness Features, and More - MacRumors BrowserChoice.eu - Wikipedia iOS 14.3 beta includes support for rumored AirTags and third-party tracking accessories - 9to5Mac Federico Viticci on Twitter: Set Wallpaper Federico Viticci on Twitter: Home Screen Shortcuts in 14.3 beta 2 Dillon's Clip The Entire Clip Here's how to unlock Face ID for iPhone while wearing a mask - Reddit Apple Reduces App Store Commissions to 15% for Small Businesses Starting Next Year - MacStories Apple Reduces App Store Comission to 15% for Small Developers – 512 Pixels Apple announces App Store Small Business Program - Apple James Thomson's Maths Apple’s biggest App Store critics are not impressed with its new fee cut for small developers - The Verge Apple Investigating Display Issues With iPhone 12 Models, Including Flickering and Green/Gray Glow - MacRumors Steve Jobs (clothing company) - Wikipedia 'Steve Jobs' is an Italian company — and Apple can't do anything about it - The Verge Daring Fireball: The M1 Macs M1 Macs review: The Next Generation – Six Colors M1 MacBook Pro and Air review: Apple delivers - The Verge - YouTube Apple M1 Mac Review: Time to Recalibrate! - MKBHD - YouTube Huns - Wikipedia £5m worth of Apple products stolen on M1 after lorry driver tied up | The Independent Matthew Panzarino's Performance Tweets TV - Apple

Apple has announced the first batch of Macs running on its own silicon, so the boys are judging yet another set of Rickies. Will Federico's dual-title fall? Will Myke get his Ricky? Did Stephen make a mistake having six Flexies? 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: Powerful PDF Editing On Your Mac. 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: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Google Photos will end its free unlimited storage on June 1st, 2021 - The Verge Prompt.photos iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini Review Roundup - MacStories iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera Review Zion — Austin Mann MagSafe Duo Charger! - iJustine - YouTube Podcast to video converter | FusionCast Apple Announces The Apple Silicon M1: Ditching x86 - What to Expect, Based on A14 iOS apps will run on Apple Silicon Macs, but major developers have already opted out of the Mac App Store - 9to5Mac Fundraising for Operation Broken Silence Myke.Live - Twitch ismh - Twitch

Stephen returns to his co-hosts to hold the third Apple Event Rickies in as many months. (If there's not Mac news next week, everyone is in trouble.) This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Moment - MagSafe® - Cases and Mounts LG OLED48CX6LB : CX 48 inch 4K Smart OLED TV | LG WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones | Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones with Bluetooth® | Sony Apple to Start Intel Breakup Next Week With New Mac Laptops - Bloomberg Fun With Charts: Entirely speculative charts about Apple Silicon – Six Colors Low Power Mode for Mac laptops: making the case again – Marco.org Hexagons are the Bestagons - CGP Grey - YouTube The iPhone 12 Features You Need to Know About - Stalman Podcast - YouTube

Stephen is not here this week, but that doesn't stop the Europeans from discussing headphones, wireless charging, new app updates, and the iPhone 12 Pro. 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, 2021, and can be used only once. Ahrefs: SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. 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. Quinn's Gold 12 Pro Designing the Future of Airbnb Myke and Jony Clips gets its biggest update ever - Apple How to update your Apple TV – Apple Support Halide Mark II Review: The Convenience of Computational Photography and Flexibility of RAW in an Elegant Camera App - MacStories Reeder 5 Review: Read Later Tagging, iCloud Sync, and Design Refinements - MacStories Mophie’s new wirelessly charging battery pack clips onto the back of your phone - The Verge iPhone 12 Models Might Support Reverse Charging of Future Apple Accessories According to FCC Filing - MacRumors MagSafe Charger Only Charges at Full 15W Speeds With Apple's 20W Power Adapter [Updated] - MacRumors Apple (AAPL) Developing Smaller AirPods Pro, Revamped Entry-Level Model - Bloomberg AIAIAI Audio | Trusted by artists all over the world Sony WH-1000XM4 Review: The Final Form! - YouTube PITAKA iPhone 12: A Photographer's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube Tyler's Twitter Thread Material Dock – Studio Neat Air Case Series – PITAKA MagEZ Case Series – PITAKA iPhone 12 Case with Card Holder | Leather Phone Wallet | Bellroy

Reviews have landed for the iPhone 12 and iPad Air. The trio talk through the coverage, including Federico's iPad Air article. Also: Stephen asks for help with a problem, and Myke is very excited about how gold phones are made. 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. 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: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Mathias Bruggemann's Partly Updated Bill of Rickies 有没有搞措 (@L0vetodream) / Twitter Stephen unboxes iPhone 12 Pro Accessories - Twitch Photo of the Performa 6400's Feet Installing Mac Pro Wheels - 512Pixels - YouTube OWC Rover Pro Wheels Kit for 2019 Apple Mac Pro Apple Mac Pro Feet Kit - Apple iPhone 12 Unboxing Experience + MagSafe Demo! - MKBHD - YouTube iPhone 12 review: new standard - The Verge - YouTube iPhone 12 Pro review: more shine - The Verge - YouTube Daring Fireball: The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Case with Card Holder | Leather Phone Wallet | Bellroy Review: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, two gems, one jewel | TechCrunch High-power impulse magnetron sputtering - Wikipedia iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Review: 5G, Cameras and New Design Tested | WSJ - YouTube iPad Air Review: Forward-Looking - MacStories iPad Air 2020: The Real iPad Pro Killer! - MKBHD - YouTube 2020 iPad Air review: Almost Pro – Six Colors iPad Air 2 Review: Why the iPad Became My Main Computer - MacStories WWDC 2005 Keynote Live Update | Macworld Bok choy - Wikipedia