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The boys are joined by Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge to talk about a rash of App Store rejections regarding the use of emoji. After that, discussion turns to HomePod reviews and the possibilities of watchOS 5. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘connected2018’ Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘CONNECTED’. Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Tiny Heads at Evernote Tiny Heads at Airtable Procreate Tiny Heads Tiny Connected Heads Kenshiro - Wikipedia A festive party popper 🎉 with Angela Guzman | Emoji Wrap — The Emoji Podcast from Emojipedia The Making of Apple’s Emoji: How designing these tiny icons changed my life Apple's Emoji Crackdown - Emojipedia Developers Report Recent Enforcement of Stricter Rules for Emoji Use in iOS Apps - Mac Rumors Slack Overhauls Emoji Support With One Catch - Emojipedia Emojipedia — Home of Emoji Meanings Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) | Twitter HomePod Review Roundup – MacStories Bittracker Gets Approved - Sam Eckert on Twitter Who's There by Seniors on Apple Music Who's There by Seniors on Spotify watchOS 5: A Relatively Modest Proposal – BirchTree 157 New Emojis in the 2018 Emoji List - Emojipedia Ungeniused #43: Emoji - Relay FM Boolean Logic & Logic Gates: Crash Course Computer Science #3 - YouTube

It's January, so it's time to spin up the iPhone rumor machine, but first Stephen and Federico consider what a "Snow Leopard" iOS release could look like. Lastly, one of them has switched to DuckDuckGo. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Anchor: Radio, reinvented. PDFpen, from Smile: Everything you need for more powerful PDF editing. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership FileBrowser - Computers+Cloud on the App Store iPad Diaries: Transmit Replacements and FTP Clients – MacStories HomePod - Apple BlaBlaCar is optimizing its service for small cities and has a new visual identity | TechCrunch New Look. New Focus. New BlaBlaCar. - YouTube Scoop: Apple delays iOS features to focus on reliability, performance - Axios Steve Troughton-Smith drops the wisdom Review: the iPhone X – 512 Pixels Ming-Chi Kuo Casts Doubt on iPhone SE 2, Expects Few Changes Should New Model Launch - Mac Rumors Reports allege Apple making fewer iPhone Xs due to weak demand | Ars Technica Google Helping Mobile Publishing? Some Publishers Are Not So Sure - The New York Times dogcow tattoo - Google Search DuckDuckGo !Bang

After wading through HomePod and iOS 11.3 news, the boys give a status report on how they're feeling about iOS 11 and High Sierra several months into running the releases. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 — and Meltdown Patches for Sierra and El Capitan — Released – 512 Pixels Episode 39: The Mac App Store’s Problems – AppStories Myke's Trophy Amazon brings voice control to its Alexa app for Android, with iOS coming soon | TechCrunch HomePod arrives February 9, available to order this Friday - Apple HomePod - Apple Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: "HomePod is only mysterious..." HomePod Orders Open Friday – 512 Pixels Apple previews iOS 11.3 - Apple Apple Announces iOS 11.3 with ARKit 1.5, New Animoji, Health Records, Music Videos, and More – MacStories Connected #147: I Wish We Could Be Friends in Real Life - Relay FM Apple announces solution bringing health records to iPhone - Apple Prepare for changes to macOS Server - Apple Support Weird Messages Icon Messages in iCloud Returns in iOS 11.3 Beta – MacStories

What does the death of Transmit mean for pro apps on the iPad? Should Apple make a laptop that runs iOS? Does Myke understand how hypothetical questions work? This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Anchor: Radio, reinvented. Ting: A smarter way to do mobile. Save $25 on selected devices or keep it as Ting credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Snowy Stephen Hackett Panic Blog » The Future of Transmit iOS Macheads (Video 2009) - IMDb FileBrowser - Computers+Cloud on the App Store Coda on the App Store iFiles 2 on the App Store Documents by Readdle on the App Store DEVONthink To Go on the App Store Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards - Relay FM Brydge Keyboards Federico Viticci on Twitter: "It only took 3 different units, but I may have finally managed to get a functioning Brydge keyboard for the 12.9” iPad Pro." Why Apple’s next laptop should run iOS | Macworld The case against building an iOS laptop—and why it might happen anyway | Macworld Upgrade #169: Discontinue All Other Products - Relay FM Apple may have finally gotten too big for its unusual corporate structure - Vox

2018 is here, and so is Stephen’s new computer and our predictions for the next year. Also, CES is a thing. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘connected2018’ Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. MissionU: An education for the 21st century Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership James Bond Movie Theme Songs, Ranked Worst to Best | Rolling Stone Upgrade #174: The 2017 Upgradies - Relay FM Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacements are available starting today | TechCrunch Accidental Tech Podcast: 255: The Thermal Paste Lottery Mac Power Users #412: Stephen Hackett Returns - Relay FM Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create One User Experience - Bloomberg This 65-inch OLED TV rolls up like a giant newspaper - The Verge Samsung just unveiled a 146-inch, modular TV that could surpass OLED - The Verge LG’s new 4K OLED and Super UHD TVs add Google Assistant, Alexa, and an even better picture - The Verge Jabra’s new wireless earbuds have five hours of battery life and Alexa built in - The Verge JBL releases Google Assistant-enabled headphones and upgraded speakers - The Verge iDevices’ new smart light switch isn’t just controlled by Alexa — it has Alexa built in - The Verge Google is introducing a new Smart Display platform - The Verge Lenovo and Google have created their own Echo Show that supports YouTube - The Verge HyperDrive USB-C Hub + 7.5W Qi Wireless Charger iPhone Stand by HYPER by Sanho Corporation — Kickstarter First Alert debuts Onelink Safe & Sound smoke alarm/speaker with HomeKit, AirPlay 2 support Asus' new Lyra Voice mesh router is also an Alexa-equipped speaker - The Verge Corsair releases wireless mechanical keyboard and mouse pad that doubles as a wireless charger - The Verge Garmin’s new Speak Plus includes a dashboard camera - The Verge Russian meteor explosion: Spectacular dash cam video of meteorite fireball falling in Urals - YouTube

We grade our predictions for 2017 before setting off on a trip down memory lane of the last twelve months of Apple news. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘CONNECTED’. Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Micro.blog Accidental Tech Podcast: Chris Lattner interview Chris Lattner Is Leaving Apple – MacStories Consumer Reports Fails to Earn MacBook Pro Credibility | iMore iOS 10.3 to Standardize In-App Review Prompts, Developers to Gain Ability to Respond to Customer Reviews – MacStories Apple Announces WWDC 2017: Kicks Off June 5 in San Jose – MacStories Apple Park opens to employees in April - Apple Taking Pocket Further with Mozilla « Pocket Blog Remaster - Relay FM Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “Shiny RED iPhone” Apple Acquires Workflow – MacStories On That New $329 iPad – 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives Apple Introducing New Mac Pro, Pro iMacs and External Display Over Coming Years Early Macintosh Emulation Comes to the Archive | Internet Archive Blogs The Oregon Trail: MECC: Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Memphis’ revamped Apple Store opens at Saddle Creek – 512 Pixels Apple Launches Store Redesign and Today at Apple Program – MacStories Apple Clarifies That Affiliate Program Changes Affect In-App Purchases Only – MacStories Google I/O: Your Google Assistant is getting better across devices, from Google Home to your phone iOS 11: iPad Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories MacStories iOS 11 Concept - YouTube WWDC 2017 – Tag Archive - MacStories Interview: Scott Forstall and Original iPhone Innovators @ Computer History Museum - YouTube iPhone 7 — The Rock x Siri Dominate the Day — Apple - YouTube Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels Apple Machine Learning Journal Apple Has Killed the iPod shuffle and the iPod nano - 512 Pixels on YouTube Carpool Karaoke: The Series Now Available on Apple Music – MacStories HomePod’s Firmware and the Next iPhone – MacStories Ulysses Announces Move to Subscription Pricing – MacStories Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE review: missed connections - The Verge iOS 11: The MacStories Review – MacStories One: The Voice Speaker for Music Lovers | Sonos Release Notes 2017 Conference: Chicago Connected #164: My Mother Has a Bunch of Keyboards, Live from Chicago - Relay FM Daring Fireball: Matt Alexander on Apple's PR Strategy for iPhone X SiriKit Support Will Be Included on HomePod for Certain Third-Party App Domains – MacStories Twitter officially expands its character count to 280 starting today | TechCrunch iMac Pro Orders Now Open – 512 Pixels Apple Introduces Podcast Analytics Beta – MacStories iTunes Connect: App Pre-Ordering Under the Radar #111: Universal Mac Apps? - Relay FM Questions Abound After Bloomberg Reports ‘Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps’ – 512 Pixels More on Universal Apps – 512 Pixels A Message to Our Customers - Apple iPhone Battery & Power - Official Apple Support Apple Apologizes for Poor iPhone CPU Smoothing Communication, Updates Support Website and Battery Repair Costs – 512 Pixels

Round out 2017 with fake apps and an anti-wishlist. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Balance Open: Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander. Get 20% off your first year when you tell them you came from this show. Incapsula: Secure and accelerate your website. Connected listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership About Secure Boot - Apple Support Watch All The Apple TV Aerial Video Screensavers - Benjamin Mayo Amazon Says Prime Video Had Most First-Week Downloads of Any Apple TV App Ever - Mac Rumors Twitterrific for iOS Adds Black Theme, Dynamic Type, Temporary Muffles, Poll Support, and More – MacStories Fake Version of Microsoft Exclusive Game 'Cuphead' Makes it Onto iOS App Store for $4.99 [Update: Removed] - Mac Rumors Stolen ‘Cuphead’ game gets past App Review accompanied by faked developer website, appears to be one of many | 9to5Mac The 'Cuphead' Scam and TouchArcade: What Happened | TouchArcade Rainbrow, a Game Controlled by the iPhone X’s TrueDepth Camera – MacStories Geekbench Results Visualize Possible Link Between iPhone Slowdowns and Degraded Batteries - Mac Rumors If you see, 'Your iPhone battery may need to be serviced' - Apple Support Guilherme Rambo on Twitter: "If you want to see the battery health of your iPhone, you can check the Console when it's connected to power https://t.co/adpNMok7iz"

Myke was surprised by Apple's Shazam acquisition, Ticci is living that 4K life and Stephen is thinking about an iMac Pro. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Balance Open: Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code WORLD at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Incapsula: Secure and accelerate your website. Connected listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: We are collecting stories for our year-in-review episode. Please tweet your favorite Apple and tech topics from 2017 with #ConnectedYear and we'll see them! Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership iPhone X: A New Frontier – MacStories Sonos and Ikea team up for home audio harmony | TechRadar Brains, beauty and beats: Google Home Max is here Apple Opens App Pre-Orders to All Developers – MacStories iMac Pro: 1 Week Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube 2017 iMac Pro Review - Craig Hunter Apple’s new iMacPro has an impressive 200%-300% speed bump. « Vincent Laforet's Blog Why I'm considering the iMac Pro | iMore Upgrade #169: Discontinue All Other Products - Relay FM Belkin Ultra High Speed 4K HDMI Cable (2m) - Apple Apple Acquires Shazam, The Music-Recognition App - Buzzfeed Spotify Acquires The Echo Nest, Gaining Control Of The Music DNA Company That Powers Its Rivals | TechCrunch

Apple’s had a rough week, Myke’s office is full of assistants and Federico is back with a new task manager and an iPhone X review. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code CONNECTED for free overnight shipping. Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘connected’. Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Gboard Adds Automatic Theme Switching – MacStories Virtual Keyboard Developer Leaked 31 Million of Client Records - MacKeeper Episode 34: Pick 2: Pixelmator Pro and Things 3 – AppStories Things 3 Apple Pay Cash Rolls Out in the US to iOS 11.2 Users – MacStories How to use Apple Pay Cash - Six Colors iPhone X: A New Frontier – MacStories

Myke returns with many comments about last week’s show and a surprise Black Friday purchase. Meanwhile, Stephen has installed Windows 10. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Ting: A smarter way to do mobile. Save $25 on selected devices or keep it as Ting credit. Incapsula: Secure and accelerate your website. Connected listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Frederico Christmas Trees has Moved! It’s time for Spotify to stop capping how much music you can save - The Verge Remember The Milk - Upgrade to a Pro account PopSockets PopSockets Monkeyhead Galaxy Google Updates Docs, Slides, and Sheets Apps with iPhone X, iPad Drag and Drop Support for iOS 11 – MacStories Has Google Docs been updated with Drag and Drop? - kylesethgray Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop | Cult Pens Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org Query #18: Furniture with a Face - Relay FM