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    #378: 2021 Year in Review: We Are Your Family

    December 29th, 2021 · 111 minutes

    2021 is over, but we've got one last episode before the year ends for good. Let Federico, Myke and Stephen guide you through the last 12 months of Apple-focused tech news.

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    Links and Show Notes

    All Topics Archive - 2021 - Apple
    Connected Archives - Relay FM
    Upgrade Archives - Relay FM
    Dan Riccio begins a new chapter at Apple - Apple
    iPhone 13 Rumored to Feature 'Thinner' Notch, Overall Design to Remain Unchanged - MacRumors
    New iPad mini features: 8.4-inch display, smaller bezels - 9to5Mac
    2001 Revisited: Macworld San Francisco – 512 Pixels
    The Ticci Scale
    Apple Releases Betas with Face ID Plus Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking, App Tracking Transparency, and Other New Features - MacStories
    Maps Adds Accident, Hazard, and Speed Check Reporting Using the iPhone, CarPlay, and Siri to the iOS 14.5 Beta - MacStories
    Test Driving a Wireless CarPlay Adapter - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    iOS and iPadOS 14.5 Betas Let Users Pick The Default Streaming Music Service Used by Siri - MacStories
    Emojipedia Previews the Emoji Included in the Second Beta of iOS and iPadOS 14.5 - MacStories
    Everything New in iOS 14.5 Beta 2: New AirPods Max Emoji, Green Tint Fix, iPad Security and More - MacRumors
    Apple May Launch 7-Inch Foldable iPhone With Apple Pencil Support in 2023 - MacRumors
    Oppo Find N Impressions: The Best Folding Phone?! - MKBHD on YouTube
    Apple launches ‘For All Mankind’ podcast – Six Colors
    Liftoff #143: The Perseverance Landing and "For All Mankind" with Ron Moore - Relay FM
    [Update: Pulled from App Store] Apple retires Music Memos app for iOS, suggests Voice Memos instead - 9to5Mac
    Kuo: iPhone 13 Lineup to Feature Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More - MacRumors
    Kuo: New form factor MacBook Pro to feature HDMI port and SD card slot - 9to5Mac
    Apple Has Apparently Pulled the Plug on the iMac Pro - MacStories
    Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories
    Apple adopting the word 'follow' for podcasts as users associate 'subscribe' with paid content - 9to5Mac
    Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format - Apple
    Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program expands globally - Apple
    Twenty Years Ago Today, Apple Shipped Mac OS X – 512 Pixels
    Apple Arcade expands its award-winning catalog to more than 180 games - Apple
    Apple leads the next chapter of podcasting with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions - Apple
    Apple introduces AirTag - Apple
    Apple unveils the next generation of Apple TV 4K - Apple
    Apple introduces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple - Apple
    Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M1 chip and stunning Liquid Retina XDR display - Apple
    iMac features all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and 4.5K Retina display - Apple
    How do I connect my bike with the Apple Find My network? : Support
    iOS 14.5 offers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, diverse Siri voices, and more - Apple
    I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget | WIRED
    Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge
    Epic Versus Apple: The MacStories Overview - MacStories
    Apple Hires Cisco's Stella Low As New Communications Boss
    Deezer's New HomePod Integration Supports Hi-Res Audio Playback - MacStories
    Apple Announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Playback for Apple Music Subscribers Coming in June - MacStories
    M1 iMac Review Roundup - MacStories
    Comparing the M1 iMac to the G3 - 512 Pixels on YouTube
    Myke Hurley on Instagram: “My first pre-release Apple review hardware!!"
    iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories
    Apple Announces SignTime and Many Other Accessibility Features Coming to Its Products - MacStories
    Use AssistiveTouch on Apple Watch (Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 and later only) - Apple Support
    Apple Introduces Affiliate Program for Podcasts Subscriptions - MacStories
    iOS and iPadOS 14.6 Released with Apple Card Family, Podcasts Subscriptions, Updates to AirTags and Find My, and More - MacStories
    A Palazzo Reborn: Inside Apple's Stunning New Store in Via del Corso, Rome - MacStories
    WWDC 2021: Announcements – iOS 15, macOS Monterey, and More
    Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter - The Verge
    Apple argues against sideloading iPhone apps as regulatory pressure mounts - The Verge
    Apple scores 35 Emmy nominations, including 20 for hit series “Ted Lasso” - Apple
    The Obsidian iOS App is Now Available – The Sweet Setup
    Marques Brownlee on Twitter: "iPhone 13 dummies ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/A0mjShgSTX" / Twitter
    My First Kickstarter: The 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar – 512 Pixels
    Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic - Apple
    Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services - AppStories
    Apple, US developers agree to App Store updates - Apple
    Emojipedia Joins Zedge
    YouTube brings picture-in-picture to iOS users - The Verge
    Federico Viticci on Twitter: "We did it everyone!"
    Vidit Bhargava on Twitter: "This is what I want from Safari in iOS 15 on the iPhone"
    Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features - 9to5Mac
    Kuo: iPhone 13 to support LEO satellite communication, allowing users to make phone calls and send texts without cell signal - 9to5Mac
    Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments - WSJ
    Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation - Apple (UK)
    Apple Events - September 2021 - Apple
    Apple’s “Ted Lasso” scores history-making win for Outstanding Comedy Series - Apple
    iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories
    Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive is now designing expensive things for Ferrari, too - The Verge
    Apple Watch Series 7 orders start Friday, October 8 - Apple
    Apple introduces the Apple Music Voice Plan - Apple
    Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold and expressive colors - Apple
    Introducing the next generation of AirPods - Apple
    Apple unveils game-changing MacBook Pro - Apple
    Connected #366: 5, 1, 4, 6, 9, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 12, 3, 4, 1, 5, 9, 11, 8, 6, 4, 11, 5, 1, 1, 2, 8, 8, 2, 8, 12, 3, 6, 6, 11, 12, 2, 6, 1, 9, 1, 7, 10 - Relay FM
    Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect - The New York Times
    macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories
    Christian Selig on Twitter: "Thanks y'all was pretty unanimous"
    HomePod mini is available in bold new colors starting today - Apple
    Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge
    Connected #373: ★★★★★: How Dare You?! - Relay FM
    Twitter Blue subscription now rolling out in US with undo button, custom app icons, more - 9to5Mac
    Apple debuts new original podcast, the true crime series 'Hooked' - 9to5Mac
    Apple Announces Self Service Repair Program That Will Provide Customers With Access to Tools, Parts, and Manuals - MacStories
    Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware - Apple
    iOS 15.2 Beta 2 Adds Macro Mode Toggle in Camera App on iPhone 13 Pro - MacRumors
    Tidal launches new free tier, direct-to-artist payments, more - 9to5Mac
    You Can Now Find the Lyrics to Your Favorite Songs in Spotify. Here’s How. — Spotify
    Apple ordered to comply with court’s decision over in-app payments in Epic Games case | TechCrunch
    Apple Still Developing AirPower-Like Charger, Also Exploring Long-Range Wireless Charging - MacRumors
    Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors
    MacStories Selects 2021: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories
    Apple Wins Stay in Epic Case, Won't Have to Implement App Store Changes Tomorrow - MacRumors
    Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Secretly' Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016 - MacRumors
    Apple Delays Corporate Return to Offices Indefinitely - MacRumors