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    #232: De-emphasis on Trees

    February 11th, 2019 · 82 minutes

    How will the iPad's home screen evolve in 2019? Myke and Jason make a wish list, and also discuss Apple Retail, Spotify's investment in podcasting, and more streaming-media news.

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    Klearlook Tablet Stand – Amazon
    MacBreak Weekly 647 The Emoji Curmudgeon
    Spotify’s Podcast Aggregation Play – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Download #90: Spotify Buys Podcasting - Relay FM
    Accidental Tech Podcast: 312: Fashion Phase
    Apple Takes Global Rights To Teenage Muslim Film ‘Hala’ – Sundance | Deadline
    Oprah’s Harpo Names Terry Wood as Executive VP to Helm Apple Content – Variety
    Captain Marvel will be the first Disney+ exclusive film following theatrical release - The Verge
    ‘Howard the Duck’ Among Four Marvel Shows in the Works at Hulu – Variety
    How will Apple redesign the iPad home screen? | Macworld
    Angela Ahrendts to leave Apple in April, replaced by Deirdre O'Brien - Six Colors
    Connected #229: The Year of Stephen - Relay FM
    Ryan Jones on Twitter: "Meet Deirdre O'Brien..."
    The Samsung Galaxy S10 Model! - MKBHD - YouTube
    Safwan AhmedMia on Twitter: Samsung Teasing Foldable Display