284: We're In the Ear Business

Why did Apple surprise developers with beta releases with intriguing new features this month? What does it mean for the future of Mac app development? Is a new keyboard going to be a major feature of new iPad Pro models? Would Apple really build Macs with processors made by AMD? And can someone get Taika Waititi a 16-inch MacBook Pro?

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Apple TV+ picks up acclaimed 'Boys State' political documentary, exec. produced by Laurene Powell Jobs - 9to5Mac

Apple's first film collaboration with A24 is 'On the Rocks,' reuniting Bill Murray & Sofia Coppola - 9to5Mac

Apple inks exclusive producer deal with former Starz and HBO executive - 9to5Mac

Disney+ Hits 28.6 Million Paid Subscribers Since Launch | Hollywood Reporter

Hulu targeting 2021 for international rollout, says Disney CEO - The Verge

Spotify to Acquire Bill Simmons’ The Ringer as Part of Podcast Push – Variety

Spotify’s paid subscribers accelerate as podcast listening grows 200 percent - The Verge

Bill Simmons on Twitter: "New BS Podcast: Disney CEO @RobertIger"

Taika Waititi slams Apple’s MacBook keyboards after winning first Oscar - The Verge

Taika Waititi to Direct ‘Time Bandits’ Series in Development at Apple – Variety

Surprise! Cheaper Apple products are hits | Macworld

New References to AMD Processors Discovered in macOS 10.15.4 Beta - MacRumors

macOS Will Soon Support Universal Apps, Enabling a Single Purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Apps - MacStories

Connected #280: Peanut Butterpeanut Butterpeanut Butter - Relay FM

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "Hello hardware modifier key remapping — this seems new in iPadOS 13.4?"