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After wading through HomePod and iOS 11.3 news, the boys give a status report on how they're feeling about iOS 11 and High Sierra several months into running the releases. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 — and Meltdown Patches for Sierra and El Capitan — Released – 512 Pixels Episode 39: The Mac App Store’s Problems – AppStories Myke's Trophy Amazon brings voice control to its Alexa app for Android, with iOS coming soon | TechCrunch HomePod arrives February 9, available to order this Friday - Apple HomePod - Apple Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "HomePod is only mysterious..." HomePod Orders Open Friday – 512 Pixels Apple previews iOS 11.3 - Apple Apple Announces iOS 11.3 with ARKit 1.5, New Animoji, Health Records, Music Videos, and More – MacStories Connected #147: I Wish We Could Be Friends in Real Life - Relay FM Apple announces solution bringing health records to iPhone - Apple Prepare for changes to macOS Server - Apple Support Weird Messages Icon Messages in iCloud Returns in iOS 11.3 Beta – MacStories

What does the death of Transmit mean for pro apps on the iPad? Should Apple make a laptop that runs iOS? Does Myke understand how hypothetical questions work? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Anchor: Radio, reinvented. Ting: A smarter way to do mobile. Save $25 on selected devices or keep it as Ting credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Snowy Stephen Hackett Panic Blog » The Future of Transmit iOS Macheads (Video 2009) - IMDb FileBrowser - Computers+Cloud on the App Store Coda on the App Store iFiles 2 on the App Store Documents by Readdle on the App Store DEVONthink To Go on the App Store Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards - Relay FM Brydge Keyboards Federico Viticci on Twitter: "It only took 3 different units, but I may have finally managed to get a functioning Brydge keyboard for the 12.9” iPad Pro." Why Apple’s next laptop should run iOS | Macworld The case against building an iOS laptop—and why it might happen anyway | Macworld Upgrade #169: Discontinue All Other Products - Relay FM Apple may have finally gotten too big for its unusual corporate structure - Vox

2018 is here, and so is Stephen’s new computer and our predictions for the next year. Also, CES is a thing. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘connected2018’ Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. MissionU: An education for the 21st century Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership James Bond Movie Theme Songs, Ranked Worst to Best | Rolling Stone Upgrade #174: The 2017 Upgradies - Relay FM Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacements are available starting today | TechCrunch Accidental Tech Podcast: 255: The Thermal Paste Lottery Mac Power Users #412: Stephen Hackett Returns - Relay FM Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create One User Experience - Bloomberg This 65-inch OLED TV rolls up like a giant newspaper - The Verge Samsung just unveiled a 146-inch, modular TV that could surpass OLED - The Verge LG’s new 4K OLED and Super UHD TVs add Google Assistant, Alexa, and an even better picture - The Verge Jabra’s new wireless earbuds have five hours of battery life and Alexa built in - The Verge JBL releases Google Assistant-enabled headphones and upgraded speakers - The Verge iDevices’ new smart light switch isn’t just controlled by Alexa — it has Alexa built in - The Verge Google is introducing a new Smart Display platform - The Verge Lenovo and Google have created their own Echo Show that supports YouTube - The Verge HyperDrive USB-C Hub + 7.5W Qi Wireless Charger iPhone Stand by HYPER by Sanho Corporation — Kickstarter First Alert debuts Onelink Safe & Sound smoke alarm/speaker with HomeKit, AirPlay 2 support Asus' new Lyra Voice mesh router is also an Alexa-equipped speaker - The Verge Corsair releases wireless mechanical keyboard and mouse pad that doubles as a wireless charger - The Verge Garmin’s new Speak Plus includes a dashboard camera - The Verge Russian meteor explosion: Spectacular dash cam video of meteorite fireball falling in Urals - YouTube

We grade our predictions for 2017 before setting off on a trip down memory lane of the last twelve months of Apple news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘CONNECTED’. Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Micro.blog Accidental Tech Podcast: Chris Lattner interview Chris Lattner Is Leaving Apple – MacStories Consumer Reports Fails to Earn MacBook Pro Credibility | iMore iOS 10.3 to Standardize In-App Review Prompts, Developers to Gain Ability to Respond to Customer Reviews – MacStories Apple Announces WWDC 2017: Kicks Off June 5 in San Jose – MacStories Apple Park opens to employees in April - Apple Taking Pocket Further with Mozilla « Pocket Blog Remaster - Relay FM Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “Shiny RED iPhone” Apple Acquires Workflow – MacStories On That New $329 iPad – 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives Apple Introducing New Mac Pro, Pro iMacs and External Display Over Coming Years Early Macintosh Emulation Comes to the Archive | Internet Archive Blogs The Oregon Trail: MECC: Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Memphis’ revamped Apple Store opens at Saddle Creek – 512 Pixels Apple Launches Store Redesign and Today at Apple Program – MacStories Apple Clarifies That Affiliate Program Changes Affect In-App Purchases Only – MacStories Google I/O: Your Google Assistant is getting better across devices, from Google Home to your phone iOS 11: iPad Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories MacStories iOS 11 Concept - YouTube WWDC 2017 – Tag Archive - MacStories Interview: Scott Forstall and Original iPhone Innovators @ Computer History Museum - YouTube iPhone 7 — The Rock x Siri Dominate the Day — Apple - YouTube Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels Apple Machine Learning Journal Apple Has Killed the iPod shuffle and the iPod nano - 512 Pixels on YouTube Carpool Karaoke: The Series Now Available on Apple Music – MacStories HomePod’s Firmware and the Next iPhone – MacStories Ulysses Announces Move to Subscription Pricing – MacStories Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE review: missed connections - The Verge iOS 11: The MacStories Review – MacStories One: The Voice Speaker for Music Lovers | Sonos Release Notes 2017 Conference: Chicago Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards, Live from Chicago - Relay FM Daring Fireball: Matt Alexander on Apple's PR Strategy for iPhone X SiriKit Support Will Be Included on HomePod for Certain Third-Party App Domains – MacStories Twitter officially expands its character count to 280 starting today | TechCrunch iMac Pro Orders Now Open – 512 Pixels Apple Introduces Podcast Analytics Beta – MacStories iTunes Connect: App Pre-Ordering Under the Radar #111: Universal Mac Apps? - Relay FM Questions Abound After Bloomberg Reports ‘Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps’ – 512 Pixels More on Universal Apps – 512 Pixels A Message to Our Customers - Apple iPhone Battery & Power - Official Apple Support Apple Apologizes for Poor iPhone CPU Smoothing Communication, Updates Support Website and Battery Repair Costs – 512 Pixels

Round out 2017 with fake apps and an anti-wishlist. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Balance Open: Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander. Get 20% off your first year when you tell them you came from this show. Incapsula: Secure and accelerate your website. Connected listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership About Secure Boot - Apple Support Watch All The Apple TV Aerial Video Screensavers - Benjamin Mayo Amazon Says Prime Video Had Most First-Week Downloads of Any Apple TV App Ever - Mac Rumors Twitterrific for iOS Adds Black Theme, Dynamic Type, Temporary Muffles, Poll Support, and More – MacStories Fake Version of Microsoft Exclusive Game 'Cuphead' Makes it Onto iOS App Store for $4.99 [Update: Removed] - Mac Rumors Stolen ‘Cuphead’ game gets past App Review accompanied by faked developer website, appears to be one of many | 9to5Mac The 'Cuphead' Scam and TouchArcade: What Happened | TouchArcade Rainbrow, a Game Controlled by the iPhone X’s TrueDepth Camera – MacStories Geekbench Results Visualize Possible Link Between iPhone Slowdowns and Degraded Batteries - Mac Rumors If you see, 'Your iPhone battery may need to be serviced' - Apple Support Guilherme Rambo on Twitter: "If you want to see the battery health of your iPhone, you can check the Console when it's connected to power https://t.co/adpNMok7iz"

Myke was surprised by Apple's Shazam acquisition, Ticci is living that 4K life and Stephen is thinking about an iMac Pro. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Balance Open: Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Incapsula: Secure and accelerate your website. Connected listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: We are collecting stories for our year-in-review episode. Please tweet your favorite Apple and tech topics from 2017 with #ConnectedYear and we'll see them! Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership iPhone X: A New Frontier – MacStories Sonos and Ikea team up for home audio harmony | TechRadar Brains, beauty and beats: Google Home Max is here Apple Opens App Pre-Orders to All Developers – MacStories iMac Pro: 1 Week Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube 2017 iMac Pro Review - Craig Hunter Apple’s new iMacPro has an impressive 200%-300% speed bump. « Vincent Laforet's Blog Why I'm considering the iMac Pro | iMore Upgrade #169: Discontinue All Other Products - Relay FM Belkin Ultra High Speed 4K HDMI Cable (2m) - Apple Apple Acquires Shazam, The Music-Recognition App - Buzzfeed Spotify Acquires The Echo Nest, Gaining Control Of The Music DNA Company That Powers Its Rivals | TechCrunch

Apple’s had a rough week, Myke’s office is full of assistants and Federico is back with a new task manager and an iPhone X review. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code CONNECTED for free overnight shipping. Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘connected’. Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Gboard Adds Automatic Theme Switching – MacStories Virtual Keyboard Developer Leaked 31 Million of Client Records - MacKeeper Episode 34: Pick 2: Pixelmator Pro and Things 3 – AppStories Things 3 Apple Pay Cash Rolls Out in the US to iOS 11.2 Users – MacStories How to use Apple Pay Cash - Six Colors iPhone X: A New Frontier – MacStories

Myke returns with many comments about last week’s show and a surprise Black Friday purchase. Meanwhile, Stephen has installed Windows 10. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Ting: A smarter way to do mobile. Save $25 on selected devices or keep it as Ting credit. Incapsula: Secure and accelerate your website. Connected listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Frederico Christmas Trees has Moved! It’s time for Spotify to stop capping how much music you can save - The Verge Remember The Milk - Upgrade to a Pro account PopSockets PopSockets Monkeyhead Galaxy Google Updates Docs, Slides, and Sheets Apps with iPhone X, iPad Drag and Drop Support for iOS 11 – MacStories Has Google Docs been updated with Drag and Drop? - kylesethgray Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org Query #18: Furniture with a Face - Relay FM

Stephen is struggling with a lot of things and makes a task management confession, but Federico broke his iPhone X, so it all comes out in the wash. Oh, and Myke is gone, so don’t tell him he was right about the HomePod being delayed. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander. Get 20% off your first year when you tell them you came from this show. Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to get 10% off your purchase of Timing. Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code Connected for $30 off your contact lenses Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership The best laptop ever made – Marco.org Apple’s laptop designs are cornering Mac users | Macworld Alexa can now play music from Spotify on Sonos speakers - The Verge Astra - for Alexa Voice Services on the App Store Has Google Docs been updated with Drag and Drop?Nope. Get rid of the 3,333 offline song limit - The Spotify Community Stephen's tweet about the iPhone clock bug Ticci's Broken iPhone Amazon.com: Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand W/ AFC Wall Charger - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories iPhone X Repair Costs Higher Than Previous Models – 512 Pixels Apple Begins High Sierra Automatic Rollout – 512 Pixels John Paczkowski on Twitter Why Apple’s HomePod Is Three Years Behind Amazon’s Echo - Bloomberg iMac Pro - Apple iMac Pro to feature A10 Fusion coprocessor, possibly for always-on ‘Hey Siri’ | 9to5Mac iMac Pro Appears to Include A10 Fusion Chip for Always-On 'Hey Siri' - Mac Rumors Steve Troughton-Smith on the A10 and Intel CPUs Remember The Milk: Online to-do list and task management

Control Center is broken, Myke is broken and Spotify is broken. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code CONNECTED for free overnight shipping. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Control Center is in the Wrong Place on the iPhone X – 512 Pixels What’s new in iOS 11.2 beta 3? Hands-on with changes and features [Video] | 9to5Mac iOS 11.2 Supports Faster 7.5W Charging on iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X From Qi-Based Wireless Charging Accessories - Mac Rumors Brain.fm: Music to improve focus, meditation & sleep. Clips 2.0 Introduces Selfie Scenes for iPhone X, Star Wars Content, iCloud Syncing, and More – MacStories GitHub - insidegui/AnimojiStudio: Make Animoji videos with unlimited duration and share anywhere Accidental Tech Podcast: 247: A Place to Stick Your Gum KGI: Apple to Launch 6.5-Inch 'iPhone X Plus' and Lower-Priced 6.1-Inch Full-Screen LCD Model Next Year - Mac Rumors Workflow 1.7.7 Brings Drag and Drop Integration, iPhone X Support, and More iOS 11 Changes – MacStories iPhone X Mask Workflow, by Greyham Garmin’s Speak puts Alexa-powered navigation in your car - The Verge The new UE Blast may be the first great portable Alexa speaker - The Verge The new Amazon Echo improves upon the original, slashes the price - CNET Speak Music’s Muse brings Alexa-powered music and navigation into your car - The Verge Amazon.com: Echo: Digital Music