Connected

Apple has announced new iPad Pros with a new keyboard and trackpad case, as well as the addition of cursor support in iOS 13.4. Myke takes it for a spin as Federico waits for his download to finish. Then, a tour of Apple's updated Macs and Stephen's new project, Mac Madness. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Bombas: Super comfortable socks. Use this link for 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Mac Madness - Round 1 Voting 🗳️ Introducing Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels Introducing Mac Madness - YouTube Relay FM - Twitch Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple Upcoming Low-Cost iPhone Rumored to Come in 4.7 and 5.5-Inch Size Options to Replace iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - MacRumors Kuo: Apple to Launch Five iPhones in 2020, Including 5.4-Inch, Two 6.1-Inch, and 6.7-Inch Models With 5G - MacRumors All-new Powerbeats replacing Powerbeats3 for $50 less, 3 hours more battery, 'Pro' design - 9to5Mac Guy who likes music — YouTube The New iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with Trackpad: The MacStories Overview - MacStories A Few Thoughts on the New iPad Pro — MacSparky iPad Pro — Your next computer is not a computer — Apple - YouTube iPad Pro — How to correctly use a computer — Apple - YouTube iPadOS - Features - Apple Logitech announces new keyboard case with trackpad for iPad and iPad Air - 9to5Mac Apple Releases Faster MacBook Air with New Keyboard and Increased Storage Starting at $999 and Doubles Storage on Base-Model Mac minis - MacStories Stephen Upgrading Rosemary's Mac mini

Federico gives a status report about life in Italy, then Stephen tries to cheer people up by talking about the HomePod. After that fails, Myke tells a story and the gang wade through a sea of iOS 14 rumors, including stories on iMessage, PencilKit, iOS wallpaper apps and more. 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. Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Indeed: Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Animal Crossing – Official Site Silvia Gatta on Twitter: "Finally, a good episode of @_connectedfm 😜" stephensmerch.com Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Apple Testing New iMessage Features Such as Mentions and Retracting Messages, Could Extend to Mac App - MacRumors iOS 14 Features New OCR Capabilities That Will Convert Handwritten Text From Apple Pencil Into Typed Text - MacRumors Flashback #1: The Newton - Relay FM iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more - 9to5Mac iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more - 9to5Mac ‎Skeletons, Etc on the App Store iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more - 9to5Mac iPhone 6s - The Only Thing That's Changed Is Everything - Official Trailer - YouTube Apple developing new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks partnership - 9to5Mac Santa Clara County Bans All Gatherings of 1000+ People After Coronavirus Death - MacRumors HomeKit in iOS 14: Face recognition, Apple TV audio, Night Shift for lights - 9to5Mac watchOS 7 to include new 'International' Apple Watch face with multiple country flags - 9to5Mac Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to include 'Infograph Pro' with tachymeter, SchoolTime and kids mode, sleep tracking, more - 9to5Mac

This week, Federico makes a change, Stephen buys a domain and Myke cancels a future live show, pending Apple's decision on WWDC. 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. Boll & Branch: The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Twitter Testing Ephemeral Tweets Called 'Fleets' - MacRumors Tim Cook says Apple's first Indian store to open 2021 - BBC News Derek Beachy discovers 'Cooke' – Twitter Jonathan Rogers on how to reset a Logi Circle Camera – Twitter JJ Smiley on eero and Homekit – Twitter iTunes Movie Trailers Connected - Official Trailer - YouTube Federico turns on his HomePods – Twitter The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 278, With Special Guest Federico Viticci Stephen Hackett - Co-founder of Relay FM | That Creative Life 512 Pixels | Cotton Bureau Google cancels I/O 2020, its biggest event of the year - The Verge What happens if (and when) Apple cancels WWDC 2020? | Macworld Vidit Bhargava's iPad Multitasking Concept iOS 8 How-to: Customize and disable the contacts section in the multitasking interface - 9to5Mac Craig Newmark - Wikipedia Shiftscreen for iOS Apple Working on Six Mini-LED Products Including New 14.1-Inch MacBook Pro and Refreshed iMac Pro - MacRumors New Mac mini and iMac updates coming 'soon' alongside new iPad, leaker says - 9to5Mac Report: Apple to switch from OLED to microLED displays in Apple Watch as soon as next year - 9to5Mac Limited iPad Pro Availability May Suggest Imminent Launch of New Models - MacRumors Apple Planning iPad Keyboard With Trackpad — The Information Upgrade #287: Constant Applause - Relay FM

Myke and Federico discuss the difficulties of connecting HomeKit to the internet, consider better solutions for iPad multitasking, feel disappointment for the Files app, and see what their boy Buffet is up to. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X: Your Mac. As good as new. 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. Indeed: Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Echo Sub Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "According to its new Mac Pro whitepaper, Mac Pro wheels will be coming as a stand-alone kit in the future." Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "#protip don't get the wheels if you keep this thing on your desk. There's no locks." The 2020 Mac Pro: A Silent Killer! - MKBHD - YouTube Apple investor Warren Buffett finally upgrades from a flip phone to an iPhone - The Verge Remaster - Relay FM iPadOS Concept on Vimeo Daring Fireball: A Deceptively Simple iPad Multitasking Concept MacStories iOS 10 Concept - YouTube A Fix for iPad Multitasking - MacStories Adapt #18: Fixing Multitasking - Relay FM Use routers secured with HomeKit - Apple Support Apple support document details HomeKit router features, complicated setup process - 9to5Mac Amazon’s Eero routers get updated with Apple’s HomeKit support - The Verge More on app defaults in Files on iPadOS - Six Colors

Stephen shares a prepared statement. Myke suggests some games and Federico envisions a March iPad Pro event. Also: more Qi chargers have come on the market and a discussion about the HomePod's future. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Apple Music Replay 2020 Playlist Now Available - MacStories Eurovision Song Contest 2020 - Wikipedia Apple Music Debuts Intelligent Sorting of Alternate Album Versions - MacStories Why Beats Music Matters - MacStories Three is launching 5G in time for 'critical' launch of new iPhones - 9to5Mac DigiTimes: 5G iPad Pro Models With A14 Series Chip to Launch in Fall 2020 - MacRumors ‎Tetris® on the App Store ‎SpellTower+ on the App Store ‎Two Spies on the App Store ‎GamePigeon on the App Store ‎Alto's Odyssey on the Mac App Store Apple March event rumored: iPhone 9 and more expected - 9to5Mac Digitimes: New '12-inch' iPad Pro in production with 3D-sensing rear camera, likely March launch - 9to5Mac Kuo: Supply Chain to Ramp Up for Apple's Ultra Wideband Tags in Second to Third Quarter of 2020 - MacRumors Apple Outlook Cut Renews Questions About China Over-Reliance - Bloomberg Daring Fireball: Taiwan News: Apple Is Moving Some Production From China to Taiwan Adobe Unveils Photoshop Updates for the iPad and Mac on Its 30th Anniversary - MacStories Drop XL Wireless Charger (Watch Edition) – Native Union Liberty wireless charger with16 charging coils | ZENS Material Dock | Studio Neat Wireless Charging Station | Base Station Apple Watch Edition | NOMAD® SYMFONISK collection, a collaboration with Sonos - IKEA Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: "The Mail toolbar in 13.4 beta 2 is different again" Apple’s HomePod Places Sixth in Global Smart Speaker Market in Q4 2019 - MacRumors

Stephen and Myke launch new careers as iPhone designers and Federico keeps refreshing Apple Music. Also: Swift Playgrounds on the Mac, Apple News+ and a few things we are currently enjoying. 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. Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Setapp, from Macpaw: More than 170 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership FlickType Keyboard Review: Real Typing on an Apple Watch Display - MacStories Amazon.com: Moshi iVisor AG Screen Protector for iPad Pro 12.9 ‎Apple Music Replay Apple Music introduces Replay, a playlist of your top songs of the year | TechCrunch Deyton Sehn's Twitter Sidebar App Introducing The Test Drivers and Flashback — Relay FM The Test Drivers - Relay FM Flashback - Relay FM Apple updates iCloud.com with a proper mobile website for iOS and Android - The Verge iPhone 11 Pro meets Tesla Cybertruck w/ Caviar's 'Cyberphone' - 9to5Mac Steve Jobs Worn Shirt is in this iPhone - Unbox Therapy - YouTube Caviar iPhone 11 Pro (Pro Max) Cyberphone | Official website The Most Expensive iPhone in the World! - MKBHD - YouTube Luxury Customized iPhone 11 Pro by CAVIAR | Official webiste Caviar Atelier Stephen's Creation Myke's Creation Apple Introduces Mac Catalyst Version of Swift Playgrounds - MacStories Apple’s News Service Business Chief Departs After Slow Start - Bloomberg Episode 149: The Beta Releases that Will Change the App Economy – AppStories Pokémon HOME Pokémon HOME - COMPLETE transfer guide! Colosseum to Sword and Shield! - YouTube Tech Kit | A clever zip pouch to store your tech accessories | Bellroy Classic Pouch | Bag Organizer & Dopp Kit | Bellroy Chase Reeves - YouTube The Theme System Day One Stephen's Field Notes Collection

This week, most of the show document got shredded as a bunch of breaking news took place during recording. iOS 13.4 is bringing a bunch of changes, Mac Catalyst could become more useful and universal apps are coming to the Mac. When not breaking news, Federico shares a sad story, Myke reads a tweet about bread and Stephen struggles with how to edit the episode. 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. Health IQ: Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Boll & Branch: The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Twitter 'Fixed' It! Vidit's Twitter Concept Louie's feedback on Amp MacStories on Flipboard Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "Universal Purchase for Mac/iOS apps!" / Twitter Apple Is Said to Target Combining IPhone, IPad, Mac Apps by 2021 - Bloomberg macOS Will Soon Support Universal Apps, Enabling a Single Purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Apps - MacStories Updates to Universal Purchase and App Store Categories - News - Apple Developer Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) / Twitter iOS 13.4 features a new Mail toolbar, fixing the bad design introduced with iOS 13 - 9to5Mac iPad Pro Screen Protector - Shop iPad Pro | Black iVisor AG by Moshi watchOS 7: A BirchTree Concept Daring Fireball: The Apple Watch John's Broken Reminders List

This week, the gang reflects on the iPad 10th's birthday, complains about Google AMP and then reviews Fantastical 3. 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. TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year. Booz Allen: Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership My Must-Have Apps, 2019 Edition - MacStories Full-Text Search, Permanent Library & more - Raindrop.io - Medium iPhone 12 Lineup Rumored to Feature All-New Navy Blue Color Option - MacRumors The unofficial Apple Archive is on death’s door once more - The Verge Sam Henri Gold on Twitter: Email Notifications Apple TV+ ‘Little America’ creators talk upcoming episode podcast and more - 9to5Mac Apple CEO Tim Cook on 5G: 'We're Excited About Our Pipeline' - MacRumors Adapt #17: iPad Accessories and Gear - Relay FM Paperlike Screen Protector iPad Pro Screen Protector - Shop iPad Pro | Black iVisor AG by Moshi Amazon.com: AHASTYLE Ultra Thin Silicone Skin Cover Federico and DuckDuckGo Google Helping Mobile Publishing? Some Publishers Are Not So Sure - The New York Times The mobile web sucks - The Verge Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - YouTube Upgrade #282: The iPad at 10 - Relay FM Episode 147: The Apps That Defined the iPad – AppStories Connected #24: A Whole Website in the Palm of Your Hand - Relay FM The iPad at 10: A New Product Category Defined by Apps - MacStories Daring Fireball: The iPad Awkwardly Turns 10 iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - Multitasking and Multiwindow Kuo: Apple to Launch AirTags, Small Charging Mat, New iPads and Macs, High-End Headphones, and More in First Half of 2020 - MacRumors The New Fantastical Review - MacStories Flexibits | Fantastical

This week, Phillr gets an update, iCloud encryption is in the news and Federico shows off his home screens. Also: rumors of a new Smart Keyboard, the possibility of Apple making its own podcasts and a bunch of creepy — yet soothing — whispering. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Booz Allen: Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Matt Bonney's Twitter Filler Webpage Lars Augustin's Philler Shortcut Kyle Jones Winsted's: PWA for Twitter Launched Episode 5: Myke Hurley Annual Chairman (@AnnualChairman) / Twitter Keynote Chairman (@KeynoteChairman) / Twitter Apple's Upcoming Low-Cost iPhone Could Launch as Early as March - MacRumors iPad kickstand and keyboard case mod on Vimeo SwitchEasy™ CoverBuddy for 2018 iPad Pro 12.9 Adapt - Relay FM Apple Planning to Make Original Podcasts Promoting Its TV Shows - Bloomberg Apple May Release Backlit Smart Keyboard With Scissor Switches Alongside 2020 iPads [Updated] - MacRumors Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources - Reuters Daring Fireball: Regarding Reuters’s Report That Apple Dropped Plan for Encrypting iCloud Backups Apple reportedly abandoned plans to roll out end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups, apparently due to pressure from the FBI - 9to5Mac Benjamin Mayo on Twitter: "In a 2018 interview, Cook’s comments to a German website heavily implied they are working on iCloud backups without a key (i.e. end-to-end encrypted)." Daring Fireball: Tim Cook to Der Spiegel a Little Over a Year Ago: Apple Will Eventually No Longer Have a Key to iCloud Data Google Online Security Blog: Google and Android have your back by protecting your backups Can Apple live up to Apple’s privacy ads? - The Verge iCloud security overview - Apple Support MacStories Pixel - MacStories Introducing MacStories Shortcuts Icons Color Edition, Featuring 350 Multi-Color Icons - MacStories Ticci's Homescreen Federico's Second Screen

After working out what the award should be for the two Chairman spots, the boys ponder the future of the iPad Pro's accessories and the holes on the back of the rack-mounted Mac Pro. Then, Myke provides a tour of CES. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Health IQ: Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Bombas: Super comfortable socks. Use this link for 20% off. Booz Allen: Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Using a Twitter Saved Search to Read Replies, Mentions, and Quoted Tweets in a Single View - MacStories Join the Backfill beta - TestFlight - Apple 512 Pixels Philler Brent's PopSocket Chargers Keynote Chairman (@KeynoteChairman) / Twitter Annual Chairman (@AnnualChairman) / Twitter The Apple Archive 1977 — The Apple Archive Rack-Mounted Mac Pro Now for Sale – 512 Pixels Apple Rumored to Be Developing 5G iPad Pro With mmWave Support - MacRumors This year's iPhones will support faster mmWave 5G – Kuo - 9to5Mac Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors Brydge Pro+ | iPad Pro Keyboard | Brydge Technologies Amazon.com: Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder LG unveils 2020 monitor lineup, including new 38-inch UltraWide with Thunderbolt 3 - 9to5Mac HP’s new all-in-one PC wirelessly charges your phone and has an RTX 2080 inside - The Verge LG’s 2020 OLED TV lineup includes a smaller 48-inch size - The Verge Sony’s first TVs of 2020 include its smallest 4K OLED ever - The Verge LG is bringing Apple TV to its 2018, 2019 and 2020 smart TVs - The Verge Apple TV App Coming to Select Sony and Vizio Smart TVs Later This Year - MacRumors Build This RAZER Gaming PC in 26 Seconds - Austin Evans - YouTube Inside Intel’s Ghost Canyon NUC, the incredibly small modular desktop PC - The Verge OnePlus Concept One Phone: Disappearing Cameras? - MKBHD - YouTube