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    #125: A Bear Did it For Me

    January 23rd, 2017 · 91 minutes

    This week Jason makes the case for a new size of iPad Pro and an external Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor. We also discuss Samsung's explanation for the exploding Galaxy Note 7 and Apple's updates to Logic and GarageBand.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Accidental Tech Podcast: 205: People Don't Use the Weird Parts
    Apple TV, iPhone, iPad gain ability to play Netflix movies directly in TV app - Apple Insider
    iCloud security and privacy overview - Apple Support
    Samsung says two separate battery issues were to blame for all of its Galaxy Note 7 problems - Recode
    Samsung Blames Galaxy Note 7 Overheating on Problems at Suppliers - WSJ
    Why would Apple release a 10.5" iPad? - Dan Provost, Studio Neat
    The Case for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro - Six Colors
    Logic updated with Touch Bar support; GarageBand also gets an update - Six Colors
    How Apple can bring the Touch Bar and Touch ID to desktop Macs | Macworld
    WeRateDogs™ on Twitter: "@brant they're good dogs Brent"
    Nintendo Switch: it's a handheld first, not a console | Technology | The Guardian
    Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org
    A podcast studio for under $100 - Six Colors