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    #443: Core Variations

    January 23rd, 2023 · 96 minutes

    Jason's spent most of the last week with an M2 Max MacBook Pro, so it's time for his full review. We also discuss the M2 Mac mini and the second-generation HomePod. And what does the future hold for Apple's processors and home strategy?

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    Links and Show Notes

    2023 MacBook Pro Review: More of the same, in a good way – Six Colors
    M2 Mac mini Review: Whatever you want it to be – Six Colors
    Apple announces the second-generation HomePod – Six Colors
    Apple’s new HomePod unsurprisingly sounds close to the original - The Verge
    Apple Smart Home Devices: New Lineup to Take On Amazon, Google - Bloomberg
    Google Pixel Tablet: News, rumors, specifications, and more
    Apple Postpones AR/VR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality Headset (AAPL) - Bloomberg
    New MacBook Air With 3nm M3 Chip Rumored to Launch in Second Half of 2023 - MacRumors
    Does Apple Keep its Commission After You Refund a Purchase? – RevenueCat