610: We Hear You're Good at Computers
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Jason's Apple origin story
Jason recounts growing up with Apple II, college newspaper Mac work, and career path into Mac journalism.
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The Mac Pro is dead, iOS 18 security updates are now available for all, and Siri's upcoming revamp comes into focus. After all that's done, both hosts share their Apple origin stories.
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