M1 MacBook Pro review, HomePod mini, and macOS Big Sur

We review the new Apple Silicon M1 13-inch MacBook Pro, discuss the new HomePod mini, review the many design changes in macOS Big Sur, and cover Apple’s new small business program.

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Links from the show

• Apple Silicon M1 13-inch MacBook Pro review - Unprecedented power and battery for the money
• M1 benchmarks prove Apple Silicon outclasses nearly all current Intel Mac chips
• M1 Macs deliver Apple's first support for USB4
• Spending time with HomePod mini and why we're already hooked
• HomePod mini power cable is not removable, teardown reveals
• 1Password update for macOS Big Sur brings new Apple Watch unlock feature
• Stephen's Twitter thread on macOS Big Sur
• App Store graphic revives wild speculation about touchscreen Mac
• Bartender 4 - Take control of your Menu bar
• How to use the new Safari Start Page in macOS 11 Big Sur
• William’s Wallpaper
• Developers delighted at Apple's reduced App Store commission
• Apple announces App Store Small Business Program

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