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    #187: Whiz-Bang Wonderfulness

    April 2nd, 2018 · 84 minutes

    This week Jason steps up to the baseball plate and takes a second swing at the meaning of Apple’s education event, while Myke defends the viability of pen and paper. We also discuss what’s new in Apple’s latest software updates.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Serenity's Confirmation of iBooks Author
    Amy Poehler to Direct, Star in and Produce Netflix Comedy 'Wine Country' (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter
    ‘Vulture Club’ Starring Susan Sarandon Coming to YouTube Red – Variety
    TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable
    Apple Goes to Hollywood. Will Its Story Have a Happy Ending? - The New York Times
    Making The Grade: Why Apple’s education strategy is not based on reality | 9to5Mac
    Apple Renews its Love for Education not the Education Market – Tech.pinions
    Apple Releases iOS 11.3 with iPhone Battery Settings, ARKit 1.5, New Animoji, and More – MacStories
    Apple Releases watchOS 4.3 with iPhone Music Controls, Portrait Nightstand Mode, and More – MacStories
    Mac Desktop Extension Software Duet Display Rendered Inoperable in macOS 10.13.4 [Updated] - Mac Rumors
    MacOS officially gains support for external GPUs - The Verge
    First iOS 11.4 developer beta for iPhone and iPad coming today | 9to5Mac
    Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS 11.4 to Developers - Mac Rumors
    Relay FM Live Show at WWDC