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    #490: The Cat Has a Team of Lawyers

    December 11th, 2023 · 100 minutes

    John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss Beeper, this week's Apple OS updates, next year's expected Apple hardware (including iPads, Macs, and Vision Pro), and the power of the defaults on macOS. Also: How to eat cereal.

    Guest Starring: John Siracusa

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    Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable
    Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app - The Verge
    Beeper Mini restores iMessage service, now for free
    Apple (AAPL) to Fix Confusing iPad Lineup with New iPad Pro, Mid-Tier iPad Air - Bloomberg
    On macOS, it’s best to start with the default – Six Colors