229: The Year of Stephen

Stephen was right, Angela is gone, Myke has a theory and Federico is automating his TV.

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Apple blocks Google from running its internal iOS apps - The Verge

Apple restores Facebook’s ability to run internal iOS apps - The Verge

Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets Gain Support for 2018 iPad Pro Models - MacRumors

Months later, Facebook has updated its apps for the iPhone XS Max, XR, and new iPad Pros - The Verge

230 New Emojis in Final List for 2019 – Emojipedia

Avalanche of New Emojis Arrive on Windows – Emojipedia

Apple Taps First Insider to Remake Retail for Post-IPhone Era - Bloomberg

Retail is broken. Angela Ahrendts has a plan – Vogue Business

My Today at Apple Experience – MacStories

Apple Cafes – 512 Pixels

Apple SVPs - All this

Hands On with iOS 12.2’s HomeKit Support for Smart TVs – MacStories

Images show Apple preparing News app in iOS 12.2 for new magazine subscription service - 9to5Mac

Apple Introduces New Giraffe, Shark, Owl and Boar Animoji in iOS 12.2 Beta - MacRumors

Exclusive: iOS 12.2 includes 'Hey Siri' setup interface for rumored AirPods 2 - 9to5Mac

For AirPods Early Adopters, Apple’s Hit Wireless Earbuds Are Showing Their Age – MacStories

Sony WH1000XM3 Review: A New ANC King! - MKBHD - YouTube