Stephen is accused of flip-flopping, while Myke has updated some firmware. Federico has reviewed a new iPad desktop stand and then the three descend into a Round Robin of iPhone features that wouldn't exist if Apple was starting over in 2021.

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Links and Show Notes:

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More Power Users - Relay FM

AirPods Max Firmware Update Appears to Fix Smart Case Battery Drain Issues - MacRumors

Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories

Comment: The state of Apple TV and end of HomePod warrants a Home strategy roundtable - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #343: Don't Call It a HomePod - Relay FM

1.3.7 - Craft update - All the small things..

Google Play drops commissions to 15% from 30%, following Apple’s move last year | TechCrunch

First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories

Security Cable Lock Adapter for Mac Pro - Belkin

The Anchor - Under-Desk Headphone Stand Mount | ElevationLab

HoverBar Duo – Twelve South

OWC USB-C Dock for Mac and PC

Cortex #113: Semi-Abandoned System - Relay FM