Episode Details

This week, the guys walk down memory lane, re-visiting the top tech stories of 2020. It was ... quite the year.

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Apple rings in new era of Services following landmark year - Apple

Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for all users in the United States - Apple

Apple reportedly abandoned plans to roll out end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups, apparently due to pressure from the FBI - 9to5Mac

Twitter will put options to limit replies directly on the compose screen - The Verge

Apple Deal Returns Former HBO Boss Richard Plepler to Spotlight - The New York Times

The iPad at 10: A New Product Category Defined by Apps - MacStories

Apple News launches special coverage of the 2020 presidential election - Apple

Kuo: Apple to Launch AirTags, Small Charging Mat, New iPads and Macs, High-End Headphones, and More in First Half of 2020 - MacRumors

Spotify to Acquire Bill Simmons' The Ringer as Part of Podcast Push - Variety

Taika Waititi slams Apple’s MacBook keyboards after winning first Oscar - The Verge

Apple’s COVID-19 Response - Apple

Apple releases new COVID-19 app and website based on CDC guidance - Apple

Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple

New MacBook Air has more to love and is now j