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271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro
Episode 271

271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro

The butterfly keyboard era is over! Apple announces the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a new keyboard and a lot more. And Jason has an exclusive interview with the MacBook Pro product manager, Shruti Haldea.

Upgrade · Jason Snell and Myke Hurley

November 13, 20192h 2m

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Show Notes

The butterfly keyboard era is over! Apple is releasing a new 16-inch MacBook Pro this week, featuring a Magic Keyboard, upgraded audio, the biggest battery allowed by law, and a lot more. Jason has an exclusive interview with Apple’s MacBook Pro product manager, Shruti Haldea. Then Jason and Myke break down the new laptop's features and feature omissions, while reserving a little bit of time for the launch of Disney+.

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Guest Starring:

Shruti Haldea

Links and Show Notes:

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Apple TV Plus Renews Four Series as Glimpses Emerge of First-Week Activity – Variety
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George Lucas changed Han Solo’s scene with Greedo in Star Wars, Disney confirms - The Verge
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Disney+ will run Starz ad as part of a deal to get its own movies back - The Verge
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro – Marco.org