Connected 595: Federico Says “He Will Gone”
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Mar 19, 2026 Playful tech banter about MacBook Neo uses, repairability, and who actually needs one. Deep dives into foldable phones, hands-on impressions of the Z Fold 7, and how Android multitasking compares. Demos of Comet’s agentic browsing on iOS and cloud workarounds. Chat about AirPods Max 2, earbuds alternatives, and nostalgic vintage Apple collecting.
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Listener Stories Made Federico Retract His Dock Claim
- Federico changed his mind after listeners reported real-world use cases for the portable Satechi iPad dock.
- Stephen and Tom described photographers and live audio engineers using iPad docks with SSDs and mixing consoles, validating niche pro workflows.
iPhone Air Feels Great But Camera Choices Frustrate Federico
- Federico finds the iPhone Air appealing as an object but criticizes compromises in camera UI and battery life after six months.
- He now often reaches for a Samsung Z Fold 7 for photos and dislikes iPhone photographic styles and their opaque controls.
Lil Finder Went Viral As 3D Prints And Wallpapers
- Stephen created 3D-printable 'Lil Finder' models and 5K wallpapers that spread across 512pixels and Reddit.
- The community response included multiple uploads, wallpaper packs, and mock iMac G3 themes.