532: The 2024 Annies

Subtitle: The Year of John Ternus

The guys revisit the biggest stories of year, ranking each month on the most scientific scale known to humankind.

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The Ticci Scale

Connected #404: The Non - Relay FM

Connected #483: Send John Your Face - Relay FM

Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple

Joanna Stern's Vision Pro Demo

Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission - 9to5Mac

Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act - MacStories

How I Modded My iPad Pro with a Screen Protector, iPhone Holder, and Magnetic Stereo Speakers - MacStories

Mac at 40 Archives — 512 Pixels

Even After 40 Years, the Macintosh's Spirit is the Same — 512 Pixels

Apple Closing Its Infinite Loop Store — 512 Pixels

Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U] - 9to5Mac

Apple to Sell Watches Without Blood Oxygen Feature - Bloomberg

Myke Hurley | Quite the day so far. | Instagram

Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them - The Verge

Apple joins AI fray with release of model framework - The Verge

Apple’s decision to drop iPhone web apps comes under scrutiny in the EU - The Verge

Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey - Bloomberg

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts for Podcasts, New Emoji, and More - MacStories

The European Commission Fines Apple Over €1.8 Billion - MacStories

The App Store, Spotify, and Europe’s thriving digital music market - Apple

Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule change - 9to5Mac

Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories

MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories

MacBook Air Updated with M3 — 512 Pixels

The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already - The Verge

The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped — 512 Pixels

Defending the Jonathan — 512 Pixels

Apple Releases Spatial Personas Betas to visionOS 1.1 Users - MacStories

Automattic Acquires Messaging Integrator Beeper - MacStories

Delta - Game Emulator on the App Store

Third-party iPhone app store AltStore PAL is now live in Europe - The Verge

Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near - 9to5Mac

Schiller doesn't know whether the App Store is profitable; no notes – 9to5mac

Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5Mac

App Store Archives - 9to5Mac

Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Next CEO: List of Apple Insiders Who Could Succeed Tim Cook - Bloomberg

Apple Announces New 11" and 13" iPad Pros - MacStories

Apple Expands the iPad Air Lineup - MacStories

Apple Reveals New Keyboards and the Apple Pencil Pro - MacStories

Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad Updated Along with Their Mac Counterparts - MacStories

Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple's Event in London - MacStories

Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories

Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple

Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a Preview of OS Features Coming Later This Year - MacStories

Apple elaborates on iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos - 9to5Mac

How We're Trying to Protect MacStories from AI Bots and Web Crawlers – And How You Can, Too - MacStories

EU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee terms - 9to5Mac

NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories

AI Companies Need to Be Regulated: An Open Letter to the U.S. Congress and European Parliament - MacStories

Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny - The Verge

OpenAI aims to attract more investment by removing 'AGI' clause with Microsoft, FT reports | Reuters

Withholding Apple Intelligence from EU a 'stunning declaration' – 9to5mac

ten. | the movie. - YouTube

Google's Antitrust Loss, Why Apple Doesn't Just Build a Search Engine, and What Comes Next - MacStories

Existential thoughts about Apple’s reliance on Services revenue – Six Colors

iOS 18.1 beta 2 with Apple Intelligence now rolling out to developers - 9to5Mac

Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon

Ticci Tabs on the App Store

Performa Month — 512 Pixels

Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow - The Verge

Apple’s App Store Head to Leave in Reorganization Amid Global Scrutiny - Bloomberg

iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act – Six Colors

Meta Steps Up Pressure on Apple Vision With Orion AR Glasses and Cheaper Quest 3 - Bloomberg

The messy WordPress drama, explained - The Verge

Making a Dent in the Universe — 512 Pixels

After Five Years of Pro iPhones, I'm Going iPhone 16 Plus This Year - MacStories

Croissant: A Beautifully-Designed App for Cross-Posting to Multiple Social Media Accounts - MacStories

M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely real - 9to5mac

Apple Announces a Minor Update to the iPad mini - MacStories

iPad mini Review: The Third Place - MacStories

Apple Tweaks EU Core Technology Fee to Avoid Bankrupting Unexpectedly Viral Apps - MacRumors

Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple

Apple Reveals A Partial Timeline for the Rollout of More Apple Intelligence Features - MacStories

Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence - Apple

'Ted Lasso' to Return to Apple TV+ as Season Four Allegedly 'Confirmed' - MacRumors

“Submerged” brings immersive narrative to Vision Pro – Six Colors

Apple’s Dan Riccio, Key Executive in Both the Jobs and Cook Eras, to Retire - Bloomberg

Apple now selling top head strap for Apple Vision Pro's Solo Knit band - 9to5Mac

ResMed Kontor Head Strap (Medium/Large) - Apple

Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 With New Apple Intelligence Features - MacRumors

Testing the Vision Pro With New Ultrawide Display Option in visionOS 2.2 - MacRumors

Pre-Orders Begin for Book Commemorating Apple Music's 100 Best Albums - MacStories

EU puts iPhone interoperability with watches and headphones on notice - The Verge

Apple debuts The Weeknd’s immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro - Apple (UK)

WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules - The Verge

MacStories Selects 2024: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple

Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and more - Apple

His Majesty King Charles III visits Apple’s U.K. headquarters - Apple

Myke Hurley | We are so excited to share that we’re having a baby! | Instagram