MacBites - Episode 0148

In this episode, we’re surfacing Major Tom in an EU Communist State

Best 2-in-1 laptop 2021: The finest laptop/tablet hybrids you can buy | Expert Reviews
Microsoft Surface Go 3: Entry-level Surface resurfaces | Expert Reviews
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio: Dual-hinged Surface Book replacement revealed | Expert Reviews
Microsoft Surface Pro 8: Microsoft unveils its most powerful Surface Pro yet | Expert Reviews
Microsoft Surface Pro X: Microsoft releases an update to its ARM-based 2-in-1 | Expert Reviews
Microsoft Surface Duo 2: Dual-screen phone returns with boosted specs and an improved design | Expert Reviews
Microsoft Event September 22, 2021 - YouTube
Steve Ballmer: Developers - YouTube
Here’s Everything Microsoft Announced at Its September 2021 Surface Event – Review Geek
Horizontal iPad Pro orientation to be the new normal, says leaker- 9to5Mac
Apple may move the iPad front-facing camera horizontally

Jelly-gate

iPad mini 6 exhibits ‘jelly scrolling’ display refresh issue - 9to5Mac
Apple’s new iPad mini 6 might have a scrolling glitch | AppleInsider
The new iPad mini 6 suffers from an annoying jelly scrolling issue - PhoneArena
Dieter Bohn on Twitter
UFO Test: Display Scan Skew - Jelly Effect
Blur Busters

Safari Update

Apple rolls major Safari redesign out to Macs ahead of Monterey release | Ars Technica

David Bowie Stylophone

Recreate ‘Space Oddity’ sounds with a Bowie-edition Stylophone | Engadget

Tracking Depression

Apple developing software to screen for depression, cognitive decline | Cult of Mac

Amazon’s New Kindle

Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhites have bigger, brighter screens and USB-C charging | Engadget
Amazon updates Kindle Paperwhite line with new backlight, bigger screen – Six Colors
14 things to know before buying Kindle Paperwhite 2021
Amazon launches updated Kindle Paperwhite and Paperwhite Signature Edition - GSMArena.com news
Amazon to launch a new 15-inch, wall-mountable Echo device - GSMArena.com news

USB-C By Order of the EU

Europe will finally legislate for a common charger for mobiles | TechCrunch
USB-C chargers: Will EU law cut down on e-waste or just anger Apple? | New Scientist
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones - BBC News
Apple opposes EU plans to make common charger port for all devices | European Commission | The Guardian
EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones - The Verge

Focus
Adventures with 15

iOS 15 will let you share your screen over FaceTime, but the feature isn’t live yet - 9to5Mac
Safari 15 now available for macOS Big Sur and Catalina users - 9to5Mac
iOS 15 Removes Do Not Disturb Option That Silenced Notifications Only When iPhone Was Locked - MacRumors
Apple offers 6-months free Apple Music trials to AirPods and Beats owners - 9to5Mac

Back To Basics
Back To Basics: Mail

iCloud Mail’s fancy new web design is now available to all

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Vivaldi: Bookmarks and Sessions

Vivaldi Browser

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