Apple hardware subscription service, 15-inch MacBook Air rumor, TV+ wins an Oscar
04/01/22 • 88 min
After a week hiatus, Zac returns to the show with some eyes-on experience with the Apple Studio Display. Plus, Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest Apple news including rumors of an Apple hardware subscription service, so you can effectively lease an iPhone, and the ‘dream machine’ 15-inch MacBook Air. And, Apple TV+ wins big at the Oscars.
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After a week hiatus, Zac returns to the show with some eyes-on experience with the Apple Studio Display. Plus, Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest Apple news including rumors of an Apple hardware subscription service, so you can effectively lease an iPhone, and the ‘dream machine’ 15-inch MacBook Air. And, Apple TV+ wins big at the Oscars.
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Zac Hall @apollozac
Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo
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- Apple enables external link support in ‘reader’ apps, updates App Store dating app policy to satisfy Dutch regulators
- Apple project ‘Breakout’ to bring financial services in-house, could broaden payment features beyond US
- iFixit Studio Display teardown examines infamous webcam, massive fans, logic board, more
- Here are the first MLB games coming to Apple TV+ starting next month
- CODA wins Best Picture: Apple becomes first streaming service to get Oscars top prize
- Poll: Would you buy a new 15-inch MacBook Air?
- Something Steve Jobs could have said about this whole Apple Studio Display situation
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- Apple @ Work
- Alphabet Scoop
- Electrek
- The Buzz Podcast
- Space Explored
- Rapid Unscheduled Discussions
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