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    #343: Don't Call It a HomePod

    March 15th, 2021 · 79 minutes

    Myke's on a quest for new TV speakers as we ponder the misfire of Apple's high-end speaker and the potential fate of Apple's high-end headphones. Jason runs with his Apple Watch, and more apps go native on Apple Silicon. Thanks for following Upgrade!

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    Links and Show Notes

    Live from Comic-Con: Will iTunes replace your local comics store? | Macworld
    Comic-Con embraces the iPad era | Macworld
    Comic-Con: iPads are mainstream, but there's still digital drama | Macworld
    Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve get M1 updates – Six Colors
    Apple AirPods 3 not launching until Q3, says Ming-Chi Kuo - 9to5Mac
    Apple sues 11-year veteran MacBook designer for allegedly stealing trade secrets for a journalist - The Verge
    Apple adopting the word 'follow' for podcasts as users associate 'subscribe' with paid content - 9to5Mac
    Running with the new Overcast watch app – Six Colors
    Apple discontinues original HomePod, will focus on mini | TechCrunch
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