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    #356: This Is Not for You, Developers

    June 8th, 2021 · 143 minutes

    Myke and Jason break down the WWDC 2021 keynote, which brought Apple's various devices together in some surprising ways. Were the changes to iPadOS exciting or disappointing? Are we excited about Shortcuts on the Mac? Will Focus modes keep us focused?

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    The WWDC Keynote Draft 2021 – Interactive Scorecard
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