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Hosts:

  • Benjamin Mayo
  • Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

  • Here’s how the Jet Black iPhone 7 finish holds up without a case [Updated]

  • Apple’s expected Mac event on October 27 is official: ‘hello again’

  • Report: New MacBook Pros still coming this month w/ USB-C & no MagSafe, 11-inch Air to be discontinued

  • Apple to hold event to unveil new Macs on October 27th in Cupertino

  • What to expect at Apple’s Mac event: All-new MacBook Pros, refreshed Airs & iMacs, more

  • Apple in talks with Foxconn startup Sonder for its dynamic keyboard tech

  • Opinion: Apple may or may not buy Sonder, but dynamic hardware keyboards are the future

  • WSJ: Apple to launch new Mac laptops with E-Ink dynamic keyboards in 2018, contextually display emojis and special characters

  • Final Cut Pro X trial page download link alludes to impending 10.3 update ahead of Mac event [Update]

  • Nike+ special edition of the Apple Watch Series 2 going on sale on October 28

  • Hands-on: Apple Watch Nike+ special features in action ahead of October 28 release [Video]

  • Apple reportedly halts development of electric car, Project Titan focusing on autonomous self-driving platform ‘for now’

  • 2017 BMW 5 Series Sedan to be first car with wireless CarPlay built-in, coming in February

  • iPhone 7 Plus weekend camera action: Portrait mode outdoors and underwater 4K

  • Apple Watch Series 2 post-review tidbits: watchOS 3.1 battery life, GPS navigation, water resistance & more

  • Comment: Apple Pay is available at more places than ever, but key opportunities remain

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