199: Puppet Series

This week we take a deep dive into Apple’s forthcoming video service, as Jason and Myke make predictions about what it will cost and how Apple’s billion-dollar content purchases will roll out. Also, Instagram gets into TV, Google gets back into podcasting, and we prepare for the beginning of the Upgrade Summer of Fun!

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Links and Show Notes:

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Micronauts - Wikipedia

Biotron Micronauts - Google Search

Unjustly Maligned | "Micronauts" with Jason Snell (Episode 68)

Nomorobo Robocall Blocking on the App Store

Hiya Caller ID and Block on the App Store

WideProtect Spam Call Blocker on the App Store

ExchangeBlocker on the App Store

Disney Ups Bid for 21st Century Fox, Disney’s Choice, AT&T to Acquire AppNexus? – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Instagram announces IGTV, a standalone app for longer videos - The Verge

YouTube launches $4.99 subscription fee called channel memberships - Polygon

YouTube Premieres hopes to redefine how people watch videos - Polygon

Download #60: Evil Spreadsheets - Relay FM

On IGTV and YouTube Competition! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple Teams with Sesame Workshop to Develop Kids’ Programming – Variety

Apple TV: How Apple will roll out its new TV service | Macworld

Why Apple’s AirPower Wireless Charger Is Taking So Long to Make - Bloomberg

Google Podcasts launches for Android with personalized recommendations - The Verge

Anchor Brings User-Friendly Podcasting to the iPad, Complete with Editing Tools – MacStories

Anchor on the App Store

How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software - Bloomberg