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  637: My Job Is to Eat the Marshmallow 14.09.2026 1h 38min

  The 27 OS releases have dropped. Jason has a review of macOS Golden Gate and Myke acts as the ambassador for Siri AI. And we've also got more reactions to just what makes the iPhone Duo so interesting.
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  636: Opening a Book Backward 09.09.2026 1h 51min

  We break down Apple's September 9 event, including the foldable iPhone Duo, the non-foldable iPhone 18 Pro, the surprising new Apple Watches that double as AI wearables, and the event debut of John Ternus as Apple's CEO. And who won the draft?!
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  635: The 2026 September Event Draft 31.08.2026 1h 53min

  It's time for another Apple event draft! But before we predict what Apple will introduce next week, we need to send off the Tim Cook Era and discuss a somewhat surprising announcement of new chips and new Macs!
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  634: Crime River 24.08.2026 1h 18min

  The EU gives up and settles with Apple, John Ternus's new home strategy starts to come into focus, and people at Apple just love the folding iPhone.
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  633: iPhone Tippy-Top 18.08.2026 1h 39min

  Oops! All segments! This week we've got Snell Talk (tea), Upstream (Apple TV), Lawyer Up (regulations), Rumor Roundup (new iPhones), The Betails (final betas?), and Ask Upgrade!
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  632: [Redacted Apple Information] 10.08.2026 1h 22min

  After a visit to Jason's backyard, we discuss OpenAI's response to Apple's lawsuit, the future of Apple's wearable line, the return of "Ted Lasso," and some starters for Spider-Man.
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  631: Nessie Beneath the Waves 03.08.2026 1h 38min

  Dan Moren joins the Upgrade program to discuss the new Apple Upgrade program, along with Apple's financial results, the approach of Apple's new home strategy, and the perfect phone for iPhone 13 mini fans.
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  630: Repeat 600 Times 27.07.2026 2h 10min

  It's a Summer of Fun takeover! Jason asks Myke about the state of his current workflows, and we both highlight our current Macs and current favorite Mac utilities.
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  629: Jony Ive Loves a Handle 20.07.2026 1h 23min

  While OpenAI readies a familar-sounding smart speaker, Jason and Myke break down the public betas for macOS, iOS, and watchOS, including Siri AI and new Photos features.
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  628: Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets 13.07.2026 1h 37min

  Inside Apple's OpenAI lawsuit: How do trade secrets conflict with expert knowlege, was there a concerted effort to steal secret documents to kickstart OpenAI hardware, and how does Apple's own vulnerability inform the whole situation?
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  627: Do Not Use, Do Not Turn Off 06.07.2026 1h 29min

  Apple seeks RAM in all the wrong places, Jason has two tangents about FileMaker, and we deal with a large load of somewhat puzzling rumors and legal cases.
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  626: Unprecedented Weirdness 29.06.2026 1h 27min

  Apple raised prices! Is this a shocking move, or were Apple products just sneakily affordable before? (And can it be both?) We also parse Mark Gurman's reports on Apple skipping over may M6 chips to go directly to M7.
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  625: Road to the Apple II: Computer Faire (Part 4) 25.06.2026 33min

  The Apple II makes its public debut at a landmark event in the history of personal computers, and Steve Jobs truly comes into his own.
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  624: The Memory Guys 22.06.2026 1h 55min

  In the spirit of the Summer of Fun (and Apple history Kickstarters), John Siracusa joins us to discuss when Apple was forced to replace the Classic Mac OS. Also, John Ternus gives some love to Apple's designers and Tim Cook says prices are going up!
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  623: Road to the Apple II: A Complete Computer (Part 3) 18.06.2026 36min

  Under the watchful eye of Steve Jobs, the Apple II takes form at last. It's an integrated color computer created by Steve Wozniak, powered by a groundbreaking power supply designed by Rod Holt, and wrapped in a plastic shell designed by Jerry Manock.
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  622: It's Doing It! 15.06.2026 1h 45min

  Back from WWDC, Jason and Myke have had more time to think about Apple's announcements--and to try many of them in beta releases. Siri AI impresses, we have Snow Leopard vibes, and much more.
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  621: Road to the Apple II: The Partnership (Part 2) 11.06.2026 33min

  In a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we travel to the summer of 1976, as Apple travels to Atlantic City for a computer trade show, the Apple II begins to form, and the fellowship between the two Steves shows signs of breaking.
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  620: Sweating the Details 08.06.2026 1h 28min

  Live from Apple Park just hours after the WWDC keynote, Jason and Myke offer their in-person reactions to Apple's announcements, including Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, platform improvements and refinements, and features for kids.
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  619: Road to the Apple II: Apple for Sale (Part 1) 04.06.2026 33min

  In a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we take you back to 1976 and recount Steve Jobs's numerous attempts to sell Apple or, at the very least, get someone to make an investment in the fledgling company.
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  618: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2026 01.06.2026 1h 28min

  It's time for our 11th annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? For the third straight year, what will Apple's AI story be? We predict it all! Also, Myke and Jason are starting a new podcast!