430: The 2022 Annies: A Lot of Mercenaries

Myke, Federico and Someone Who Kind of Sounds Like Stephen review 2022's biggest Apple stories, grading them from "Nightmare" to "Best, I Love You."

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The Ticci Scale

iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required - 9to5Mac

You can finally try Universal Control between Macs and iPads with macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 betas - 9to5Mac

Google says Apple ‘should not benefit from bullying’ created by iMessage lock-in - The Verge

Let’s chat about RCS - The Verge

Apple's plans for third-party App Store payments are insufficient, Dutch regulator says - 9to5Mac

Finger-nibbling cat soft toy was CES 2022's weirdest product

Elgato launches Stream Deck Pedal and official Discord plugin - The Verge

An update on AirTag and unwanted tracking - Apple

Beats Fit Pro Launch Worldwide With Similar Features as AirPods Pro - MacRumors

Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone - Apple

Apple on Russian invasion of Ukraine: all product sales paused, RT and Sputnik News apps pulled - 9to5Mac

Apple unveils all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display - Apple

Apple Studio Display Review: A welcome return – Six Colors

Apple announces the new iPhone SE: a powerful smartphone in an iconic design - Apple

Apple introduces gorgeous new green finishes for the iPhone 13 lineup - Apple

Apple introduces the most powerful and versatile iPad Air ever - Apple

iPad Air 2022 Review: Refined Balance - MacStories

Apple and Major League Baseball to offer “Friday Night Baseball” - Apple

Apple’s Self Service Repair now available - Apple

Apple Launches Self Service Repair Store – 512 Pixels

Using Apple’s Tools to Fix My iPhone - YouTube

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format - Apple

Apple’s “CODA” wins historic Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards - Apple

Apple finally lets ‘reader’ apps like Kindle, Netflix, and Spotify link to their own sites - The Verge

Twitter’s edit button is really happening - The Verge

Elon Musk buys Twitter - by Casey Newton - Platformer

Dyson Zone™ | Headphones with air purification

Dyson Zone hands-on: what it’s like to wear air purifying headphones - The Verge

The music lives on - Apple

Apple's future is suddenly freight–er, fraught–with peril | Macworld

Apple slows return to office plan, will let employees stay remote and require masks in common spaces - The Verge

Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day by Announcing Upcoming Accessibility Features - MacStories

Apple unveils new ways to share and communicate in iOS 16 - Apple

iPadOS 16 takes the versatility of iPad even further - Apple

watchOS 9 delivers new ways to stay connected, active, and healthy - Apple

macOS Ventura brings powerful productivity tools, new Continuity features to Mac - Apple

Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip - Apple

Apple Tested Stage Manager on iPads Without M1 Chip and Wasn't Satisfied - MacRumors

Apple and MLS to present all MLS matches for 10 years, beginning in 2023 - Apple

Major League Soccer Shares 2023 Schedule of Matches Streaming in Apple TV App - MacRumors

Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple

Apple scores record-breaking 52 Emmy noms for “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” and more - Apple

M2 MacBook Air Review: A new era – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: The 2022 13-Inch MacBook Air

M2 MacBook Air Review: More Than a Refresh! - YouTube

A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels

Apple (AAPL) Plans Extreme Sports Watch With Larger Screen, Metal Case - Bloomberg

Shazam turns 20 - Apple

Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks - Apple

iOS 16 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar - 9to5Mac

Amazon is buying iRobot for $1.7B | TechCrunch

iRobot Roomba Combo™ j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop | iRobot® | iRobot

Apple introduces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus - Apple

Apple debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple

Apple reveals Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE - Apple

Introducing Apple Watch Ultra - Apple

Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro - Apple

iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories

watchOS 9: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Apple confirms delay in iPadOS 16 release - 9to5Mac

Apple Expected to Move 25% of All iPhone Production to India by 2025 - MacRumors

iPhone 14 Plus available in stores Friday - Apple

Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors - Apple

Apple introduces next-generation iPad Pro, supercharged by the M2 chip - Apple

Apple introduces the powerful next-generation Apple TV 4K - Apple

macOS Ventura is now available - Apple

iPadOS 16 is available today - Apple

macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors

Apple Announces More Ads Coming to App Store Starting Next Week - MacRumors

Apple pauses gambling ads on App Store product pages after developer outcry | TechCrunch

The Matter smart home standard officially launches today. - The Verge

$706,397.10 – 512 Pixels

Update on supply of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple

Emergency SOS via satellite available today on iPhone 14 lineup - Apple

Apple Music launches new Replay experience; reveals 2022’s Top Charts - Apple

Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge

Latest iOS 16.2 Beta Lets You Disable Wallpaper and Notifications for Always On Display - MacRumors

Apple introduces Apple Music Sing - Apple

Apple announces biggest upgrade to App Store pricing, adding 700 new price points - Apple

Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections - Apple

Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple

Freeform Leverages the Freedom and Flexibility of a Blank Canvas - MacStories

Apple’s Self Service Repair Program Expanded – 512 Pixels