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    #529: Grind Down That Silicon

    September 16th, 2024 · 111 minutes

    All of Apple's new operating systems are here, and we discuss our favorite new features--and acknowledge the elephant waiting in the wings. We also spend a little time celebrating the tenth birthday of both Upgrade and Six Colors.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Upgrade #1: Fly Casual - Relay FM
    Relay for St. Jude - Donate Today
    Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube
    Apple's Johny Srouji confirms all iPhone 16 models have 8GB RAM, more details - 9to5Mac
    Apple Makes iPhone 16 Batteries Easier to Replace to Comply With EU Law - MacRumors
    Apple Charging 20% More to Replace Batteries in iPhone 16 Pro Models - MacRumors
    iPhone 16 Pro offers significantly faster 5G speeds thanks to new modem - 9to5Mac
    Apple AirPods Pro granted FDA approval to serve as hearing aids | TechCrunch
    Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA clearance - The Verge
    Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog | WIRED
    iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review - MacStories
    macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act – Six Colors
    iOS 18 Review: Your iPhone, your way – Six Colors
    iPadOS 18 Review (ish): Math notes, calculator, and weird tab bars – Six Colors
    Ten. – Six Colors
    iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus: A tale of scale – Six Colors
    20 Macs #28: Performa Month - Relay FM
    Upgrade #200: The Podcasting and Anniversary Episode - Relay FM