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    #230: The General Drift of Sentiment

    January 28th, 2019 · 93 minutes

    It's time for Jason's annual poll of 55 Apple watchers, to see how they judge the company's performance in 2018. Plus, we discuss Apple's possible new game subscription service!

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    Apple Plans Gaming Subscription Service: Sources on Cheddar
    Cheddar: Apple plans gaming subscription service - Six Colors
    In a world without money and advertising, where do the artists go? | iMore
    Clockwise #64: Disposable Electric Car - Relay FM
    Images show Apple preparing News app in iOS 12.2 for new magazine subscription service - 9to5Mac
    Apple in 2018: The Six Colors report card - Six Colors
    How will Apple’s 2019 iPhone counter the Google Pixel camera? | Macworld
    Connected #226: The Instagram Secret Society - Relay FM
    iPad Pro — A new way to go behind the scenes — Apple - YouTube