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    #213: The California Environment

    October 1st, 2018 · 85 minutes

    This week Jason and Myke discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, including whether it's primarily a horizontal or vertical device, and if adding a USB-C port makes sense. Then pull up a chair, because it's time for Jason to tell you the story of his summer-long battle with the IKEA supply chain: Frösönquest 2018.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Ungeniused - Relay FM
    ‎Dark Mode for Safari on the Mac App Store
    NightOwl automatically switches your Mac between Light and Dark Modes - Six Colors
    HazeOver makes Dark Mode that much darker - Six Colors
    Disney Gets $15 Billion to Invest in Streaming - WSJ
    iOS 12.1 suggests iCloud syncing for Memoji coming soon | 9to5Mac
    Steve Troughton-Smith on Face ID Orientation
    Steve Troughton-Smith on Face ID Sensors
    Steve Troughton-Smith on External iOS Displays
    Steve Troughton-Smith’s Patreon
    Kuo: iPad Pro switching to USB-C, cheaper MacBook with Touch ID, Apple Watch gaining ECG, more | 9to5Mac
    Quest Completed!
    SOLLERÖN - IKEA
    The Incomparable - Support and Membership
    Accidental Tech Podcast: 293: You Know My Pouches