
MacBook Air Redesign, Spotify Exclusive Podcasts, and MagSafe Accessories
05/13/21 • 59 min
Leaked images reveal a redesigned MacBook Air, Spotify claims another exclusive podcast, we discuss iCloud Drive, MagSafe, and more.
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Links from the show
- Early benchmarks prove M1 iPad Pros are 50% faster than previous generation
- 24-inch iMac with M1 benchmarks up to 56% faster than Intel model
- Redesigned colored MacBook Air shown off in new renders
- Apple's M2 MacBook Air - HERE YOU GO! EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! New design, colors, and more! - YouTube
- Apple moving 'Documents & Data' to iCloud Drive in 2022
- 'iPhone 13' said to be minutely thicker overall, with noticeably larger camera bump
- 'Armchair Expert' podcast to become Spotify exclusive on July 1
- Amazon's Wondery joins Apple Podcast Subscriptions
- Review: AirTag sets out to do one thing, and does it near perfectly
- AirTag Tracked Through the Mail
- AirTag rival Chipolo One Spot with keyring hole now available for preorder
- Researchers successfully use AirTag network to send messages
- Apple fires Antonio Garcia Mar...
Leaked images reveal a redesigned MacBook Air, Spotify claims another exclusive podcast, we discuss iCloud Drive, MagSafe, and more.
If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @wgallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts.
Support the show on Patreon to get ad-free episodes every week, early access to the show, and exclusive content for members only! Learn more at: patreon.com/appleinsider
Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: [email protected] and we'll be in touch!
Sponsored by:
- Loopback by Rogue Amoeba: Create virtual audio devices and route audio across apps on your Mac! Visit macaudio.com/insider21 for a FREE trial and use the coupon code INSIDER21 for 21% off!
- Streak: Streak is a CRM platform that works right inside Gmail! Get 20% off the first year of their Pro Plan by visiting: streak.com/appleinsider
- ExpressVPN: AppleInsider listeners can get three extra months when you sign up for a year of service! Get the most secure and fastest VPN service today by visiting: expressvpn.com/appleinsider
- Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. Use code appleInsider for 10% off Nebia products! Visit nebia.com/appleinsider to learn more.
Links from the show
- Early benchmarks prove M1 iPad Pros are 50% faster than previous generation
- 24-inch iMac with M1 benchmarks up to 56% faster than Intel model
- Redesigned colored MacBook Air shown off in new renders
- Apple's M2 MacBook Air - HERE YOU GO! EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! New design, colors, and more! - YouTube
- Apple moving 'Documents & Data' to iCloud Drive in 2022
- 'iPhone 13' said to be minutely thicker overall, with noticeably larger camera bump
- 'Armchair Expert' podcast to become Spotify exclusive on July 1
- Amazon's Wondery joins Apple Podcast Subscriptions
- Review: AirTag sets out to do one thing, and does it near perfectly
- AirTag Tracked Through the Mail
- AirTag rival Chipolo One Spot with keyring hole now available for preorder
- Researchers successfully use AirTag network to send messages
- Apple fires Antonio Garcia Mar...
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"iPhone 13 Pro Max" model, AirTag follow-up, iPad Pro pre-orders, and Epic Games v. Apple
We review AirTag performance and missing features, discuss our M1 iPad Pro pre-orders, Apple Podcasts app is still broken, Epic Games takes on Apple in court, and a possible model of the "iPhone 13" leaks.
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Links from the show
- How iOS 14.5 broke Apple's Podcasts app
- Model 'iPhone 13 Pro Max' again shows off smaller notch
- iPhone 13 Pro Max Early Look - YouTube
- 2021 iPad Pro -- Why I'm Upgrading - YouTube
- AirTag internal components tightly-packed, demonstrates x-ray scan [u]
- Apple's Find My has a hidden AirTag debug mode
- The Instagram ads Facebook won't show you
- Facebook details impact of App Tracking Transparency to advertisers
- Developers claim that Apple's privacy-first features are 'atomic bomb' for revenue
- Tweet thread on Microsoft Xbox in Epic Games v. Apple trial
- Epic Games argues Apple has app monopoly, should make iOS more like macOS
- Apple says Epic Games demands threaten iOS app security, privacy, quality
- Phil Schiller suggested reduced App Store fees in 2011
- Apple's & Facebook tensions span a decade, reveals Epic 'Fortnite' trial emails
- Apple has third of gaming market's transactions in total, 7% of 'Fortnite' revenue
- Epic's Tim Sweeney said he would have taken special deal with Apple
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Apple Music Lossless and Spatial Audio, M1 iPad Pro and 24-inch iMac reviews, plus ‘Apple Watch Series 7’ leak
Early reviews for the M1 iPad Pro and 24-inch iMac are out, Apple announces Spatial Audio and Lossless quality coming to Apple Music, and a redesigned "Apple Watch Series 7" leak.
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Links from the show
- iPad Pro M1 Review - MKBHD
- 2021 M1 iPad Pro Review - iJustine
- M1 iPad Pro Review - Rene Ritchie
- M1 iPad Pro Review - The Verge
- M1 iPad Pro Review - Jason Aten
- M1 iMac Review: Ultra Thin Design Choice! - MKBHD
- Unboxing All 7 iMac Colors - iJustine
- M1 iMac 24-Inch Review - Wall Street Journal
- M1 iMac Review - The Verge
- M1 iMac Review - Rene Ritchie
- The 24-Inch M1 iMac - Daring Fireball
- New 14-inch and 16-inch Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, redesigned Mac mini in pipeline
- Rumor: 'Apple Watch Series 7' to feature flat edges, green color option [u]
- Home app gets HomePod timer controls in iOS 14.7 beta
- Apple greatly expanding accessibility services & features in new updates
- How to listen to Apple Music Lossless Audio and what you need
- Apple's Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos explained
- AirPods to gain lossless streaming capabilities via software update, says leaker
- Apple Music announces Lossless Audio, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
- AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless...
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