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    #568: Looking Toward 2021

    December 27th, 2020 · 88 minutes

    At the end of an unprecedented year, Stephen and David take some time to reflect on what it's meant for an Apple user, and what they'd like to see out of 2021 in terms of tech.

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    Bloomberg: Apple Working on Next-Gen Apple Silicon Chips for MacBook Pro, iMacs, and Mac Pro Due to Launch Next Year - MacRumors
    Apple Preps Next Mac Chips With Aim to Outclass Highest-End PCs - Bloomberg
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