What exactly is it like to live (and work) with Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook? We’ve been using it for the last week or so and have some initial impressions to share. Along with that, it looks like Scott Forstall has surfaced, but you’ll never guess what he’s doing now. We also get into new Apple Watch availability details. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed…
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Hosts:
- Dom Esposito
- Zac Hall
- Benjamin Mayo
Here’s what we discussed in this episode:
- Review: Can you actually use the new 12-inch MacBook for work?
- New 12-inch MacBook with Retina display unboxing, overview, and benchmarks (Video)
- Ex-iOS chief Scott Forstall became Snapchat advisor in Jan. 2014, Sony leak reveals
- Ex-Apple SVP Scott Forstall is now a producer on a Broadway musical
- Apple quietly updates Watch website, removes April 24th availability date
- No Apple Watches in store until June, Ahrendts tells staff as April 24th date removed from website
- Apple’s Jony Ive reveals Apple Watch w/ exclusive collection of Sport band colors at Milan Design Week
- Photos show Apple Watch’s clever UK plug design, and a custom strap or not …
- Karl Lagerfeld has an Apple Watch w/ gold link bracelet
- Tim Cook says Apple Watch “orders are great” in visit to Palo Alto Apple Store, wears custom watch with red crown
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