Next week on AppStories, Federico and John dig into Federico’s annual iOS 16 review. Note: Both the AppStories+ and AppStories versions of this episode will be published when iOS 16 becomes publicly available on Monday, September 12th. This week on MacStories Unwind, John recommends re-watching Apple keynotes and is enjoying Apple TV+’s Bad...
Club MacStories+ Town Halls: Apple’s September 7, 2022 Media Event
Club MacStories Town Halls are part of the special live audio events we hold in the Club MacStories+ Discord community. The show is a recorded and lightly edited version of the Town Halls that we produce, so Club MacStories+ and Club Premier members who can’t attend the event live can listen later. To learn more about Club MacStories+ and Club Premier, visit our Club plans page.
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AppStories Episode - Club MacStories+ Town Halls: Apple’s September 7, 2022 Media Event
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For this special Club MacStories+ Town Hall, Federico, John, and Alex discuss the iPhones, Apple Watches, and new AirPods Pro announced by Apple at its September 7, 2022 media event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.
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