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    #346: Float It Like a Hologram

    April 5th, 2021 · 97 minutes

    It’s a big news week! Myke and Jason break down Tim Cook’s podcast interview with Kara Swisher, and discuss some big changes at Apple Arcade. There’s also WWDC 2021 and Apple’s rumored augmented-reality headset to talk about.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Tim Cook and Connected - Getty Images
    Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format - Apple
    Apple Aiming to Announce Mixed-Reality Headset With In-Person Event in 'Next Several Months' - MacRumors
    Apple Adds New SVP of Hardware Engineering John Ternus to Leadership Site - MacRumors
    Credible Leaker Says New iMac to Feature 'Really Big' Display Larger Than Current 27-inch Model - MacRumors
    Apple adds two brand new Siri voices and will no longer default to a female or male voice in iOS | TechCrunch
    Apple TV on Twitter: "There are some great ensembles out there, but we believe in the #TedLasso team. #SAGAwards https://t.co/7fCrNpx1YR" / Twitter
    Netflix Buys 'Knives Out' Sequels for $450 Million - Variety
    Apple Arcade Expands More Originals and iOS Classics - MacStories
    GameClub - a new way to play!
    Frenzic: Overtime
    Apple’s C.E.O. Is Making Very Different Choices than Mark Zuckerberg - The New York Times
    ‎Sway on Apple Podcasts
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