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    #294: The Phone Was Full of Sawdust

    April 20th, 2020 · 84 minutes

    Apple tweaks the Mac's battery settings, a new iPhone SE arrives, the first reviews of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro are in, and Apple's over-ear AirPods seem to be creeping closer.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Jelle's Marble Runs - YouTube
    iPhone 12 Pro Max schematics show off thinner body design with smaller screen bezels, bigger antenna lines and rear cameras, Smart Connector? - 9to5Mac
    EXCLUSIVE iPhone 12 Pro Max Design Leaks! It's HUGE - EverythingApplePro – YouTube
    Apple Developing High-End Headphones With Interchangeable Parts - Bloomberg
    Apple changes default MacBook charging behavior to improve battery health - Six Colors
    Apple makes detailed design and production instructions available for its custom Face Shield - 9to5Mac
    COVID‑19 - Mobility Trends Reports - Apple
    Apple CEO Says He’s Optimistic About Post-Pandemic Prospects - Bloomberg
    iPhone SE gets redesigned with an A13 Bionic, adds Portrait Mode - Six Colors
    Fun With Charts: Today's iPhone price spread - Six Colors
    Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro review - The Verge - YouTube
    Magic Keyboard Review (12.9" iPad Pro) | Trackpad & Mouse Tips - Sara Dietschy - YouTube
    First Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Hands-On Videos Appear Online - MacRumors
    12.9-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard weighs more than a 13-inch MacBook Air - 9to5Mac
    Steve Troughton-Smith's Magic Keyboard microreview – Twitter
    Caséta by Lutron