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577: Apple's Own Tier List
Episode 577

577: Apple's Own Tier List

We imagine how Apple would tier list its own products, and discuss what kind of personality might work for a tabletop "robot" from Apple.

Upgrade · Jason Snell and Myke Hurley

August 18, 20251h 42m

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We imagine how Apple would tier list its own products, and discuss what kind of personality might work for a tabletop "robot" from Apple.

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