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    #407: Inexplicable Billboards

    May 16th, 2022 · 89 minutes

    Is Apple ready to embrace USB-C across its entire product line? Jason loves his Playdate, but is frustrated by Apple Music playing songs he dislikes. And the music may go on, but the iPod won't be coming along for the ride.

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    JetBrains Mono
    New iPhone Tap to Pay feature already in use at Apple Park Visitor Center - 9to5Mac
    Playdate game Pick Pack Pup
    Myke's Playdate
    Bloom by RNG Party Games
    ‎ALT CTRL on Apple Music
    Gurman: iOS 16 to Include New Ways of System Interaction and 'Fresh Apple Apps' - MacRumors
    Full Range of iPhone 14 Color Options Revealed by Purported Leak From China - MacRumors
    Kuo: New Apple TV to Launch in Second Half of 2022, Lower Price Possible - MacRumors
    Kuo: iPhone 15 to Switch From Lightning to USB-C in 2023 - MacRumors
    Apple Testing iPhones Without Lightning Ports in Favor of USB-C - Bloomberg
    Kuo: AirPods, MagSafe Battery Pack, and Other Apple Accessories Also to Switch to USB-C in Future - MacRumors
    The music lives on - Apple
    Connected #397: Tier of Shame - Relay FM