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    #178: On a Dark Desert Highway

    January 29th, 2018 · 98 minutes

    How did Apple do in 2017? Jason and Myke break down the annual Six Colors Apple Report Card, based on a survey of 50 notable Apple-watchers. Also, the HomePod gets pre-orders, a ship date, and a new set of listening parties for journalists. You can check out of the Apple Store any time you like, but you can never leave.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Upgrade #129: Disneyland for Developers - Relay FM
    Myke's Hamilton Image
    HomePod goes up for order January 26, arrives on February 9 - Six Colors
    Query #23: Hands-on with the HomePod - Relay FM
    How HomePod works with Apple Music, iTunes Match, iCloud Music Library, AirPlay, and FLAC files | iMore
    Messages in iCloud Returns in iOS 11.3 Beta – MacStories
    Murdoch's Sky takeover blocked by UK competition watchdog
    Damien Chazelle to Write, Direct Straight-to-Series Drama for Apple | Hollywood Reporter
    CNN Is Closing Down Beme, YouTube Star Casey Neistat’s Video Company
    Apple in 2017: The Six Colors report card - Six Colors
    Dell’s new XPS 15 2-in-1 has a ‘maglev’ keyboard - The Verge