270: The Toughest Compare

Apple TV+ has finally arrived, and we discuss Apple's first round of new shows--as well as an unimpressive performance from the TV app itself. We've also got reviews of the new AirPods Pro, and Apple's latest financial results reveal that for the iPhone, sometimes down is up.

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Links and Show Notes:

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Daring Fireball: Mountain Lion

Hands on with Apple's new OS X: Mountain Lion | Macworld

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

‎Adobe Photoshop on the App Store

Adobe previews Illustrator on iPad, shipping in 2020 - 9to5Mac

Adobe Illustrator for iPad: all the biggest features - The Verge

Total Party Kill | Oakhurst & Beyond (Episode 212)

As Apple's services grow, it's 'gifts' for users and ARPU for analysts - Six Colors

Apple results: $64B in revenue on record Services income - Six Colors

Tim Cook and Apple: Bullish on China and on Apple’s holiday prospects | Macworld

Apple Card adding 0% financing for iPhone purchases later this year - 9to5Mac

Liftoff #99: Apollo 10 - Relay FM

Patriot (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb