Connected 594: Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In
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Mar 12, 2026 They riff on first impressions of the new MacBook Neo, why it tempts despite compromises, and how it fits into Apple’s broader Mac strategy. They react to Apple’s 50th anniversary marketing and the nostalgia-versus-critique debate. They play a game naming the new iOS 26.4 emoji and highlight quirky picks like the distorted face, fight cloud, and an orca nodding to Free Willy.
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Toggle Reduce Bright Effects To Improve Legibility
- Do toggle iOS 26.4’s Reduce Bright Effects if Liquid Glass highlights make text hard to read.
- Federico turned it off in Accessibility and found it improved legibility while preserving movement and aesthetics.
iPad Hubs Solve Niche On-The-Go I O Needs
- Apple’s accessory ecosystem targets power users who want iPad I/O like HDMI, USB-A, 10Gb transfers and 100W PD in one portable dock.
- Myke and Federico debate real-world need versus niche use cases for bulky multiport iPad stands at coffee shops.
Finder Character Sparked Fan Art And A 512Pixels Tease
- Stephen chased the MacBook Neo TikTok campaign and discovered a playful little Finder character that inspired fan art and a 512pixels piece.
- He used the Relay TikTok account to view Apple’s new videos and coordinated with Basic Apple Guy for artwork teasing.
