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    #270: The Toughest Compare

    November 4th, 2019 · 91 minutes

    Apple TV+ has finally arrived, and we discuss Apple's first round of new shows--as well as an unimpressive performance from the TV app itself. We've also got reviews of the new AirPods Pro, and Apple's latest financial results reveal that for the iPhone, sometimes down is up.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Daring Fireball: Mountain Lion
    Hands on with Apple's new OS X: Mountain Lion | Macworld
    Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM
    ‎Adobe Photoshop on the App Store
    Adobe previews Illustrator on iPad, shipping in 2020 - 9to5Mac
    Adobe Illustrator for iPad: all the biggest features - The Verge
    Total Party Kill | Oakhurst & Beyond (Episode 212)
    As Apple's services grow, it's 'gifts' for users and ARPU for analysts - Six Colors
    Apple results: $64B in revenue on record Services income - Six Colors
    Tim Cook and Apple: Bullish on China and on Apple’s holiday prospects | Macworld
    Apple Card adding 0% financing for iPhone purchases later this year - 9to5Mac
    Liftoff #99: Apollo 10 - Relay FM
    Patriot (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb