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    #307: Big Sur Sosumi

    July 20th, 2020 · 100 minutes

    This week is an audio extravaganza about a major new change in macOS Big Sur. Plus: Apple News adds audio features (but won't save journalism), and Jason test drives Peacock Premium.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple Pushes Home Work for Store Team, Doubts 2020 Office Return - Bloomberg
    Idris Elba Strikes First-Look Deal With Apple – Deadline
    Apple expands original film slate with “Palmer,” starring Justin Timberlake - Apple TV+ Press
    Tom Hanks-Starrer Greyhound Torpedoes Apple TV+ Opening Weekend Record – Deadline
    Netflix The Gray Man Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans Joe & Anthony Russo – Deadline
    Apple News launches new audio features, expands local news offerings for readers - Apple
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