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    #325: Johny for the Chips

    November 11th, 2020 · 95 minutes

    Three new Macs have arrived, and they've brought the Apple-designed M1 processor with them. Myke and Jason break down the new chip, the new hardware, and what it all means for the future of the Mac.

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    Links and Show Notes

    A quick hit about the big and small iPhone 12 models – Six Colors
    The Upgrade November 2020 Event Draft – Interactive Scorecard
    Quick hits from Apple’s Mac event – Six Colors