187: Whiz-Bang Wonderfulness

This week Jason steps up to the baseball plate and takes a second swing at the meaning of Apple’s education event, while Myke defends the viability of pen and paper. We also discuss what’s new in Apple’s latest software updates, and once again fail to solve the riddle of the HomePod.

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‘Vulture Club’ Starring Susan Sarandon Coming to YouTube Red – Variety

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Apple Goes to Hollywood. Will Its Story Have a Happy Ending? - The New York Times

Making The Grade: Why Apple’s education strategy is not based on reality | 9to5Mac

Apple Renews its Love for Education not the Education Market – Tech.pinions

Apple Releases iOS 11.3 with iPhone Battery Settings, ARKit 1.5, New Animoji, and More – MacStories

Apple Releases watchOS 4.3 with iPhone Music Controls, Portrait Nightstand Mode, and More – MacStories

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First iOS 11.4 developer beta for iPhone and iPad coming today | 9to5Mac

Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS 11.4 to Developers - Mac Rumors

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