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Jim Dalrymple:

This is the most difficult, but at the same time, the most exciting story I have ever written. After almost 30 years of reporting on Apple, I am retiring.

Over the past couple of years, I have taken time to address issues in my personal life. In that time, I realized that there is so much more to life than work—I’ll be honest, that revelation came as a massive shock to me, but I couldn’t be happier.

There are very few folks who have covered Apple as long as Jim has. I’ve read his work since I first got into Apple back in high school. When I was starting out 13 years ago, Jim was nothing but supportive, and I’ll always be grateful for that. I’ll miss Jim as a writer, but I am excited for my friend’s next chapter.

This week on Mac Power Users:

Craig Hockenberry is back to weigh in on Apple Silicon, why he’s an Apple Watch Power User, and life as a Mac developer.

Last week was our son’s annual checkup at MRI — everything looks great! — but I missed this recording. I am looking forward to listening to it tomorrow.

I think most folks have basically forgotten all about the notch, but if this story is to be believed, phones from the iPhone X to the 13 line are all going to look pretty dated this fall:

An image alleged to be the display schematic for the iPhone 14 Pro series has emerged online, offering us a look at the true size of the pill-shaped and circular cutout design expected to debut on the high-end 2022 iPhones in replacement of the notch.

I dig it.

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This is delightful, but I’m keeping an eye out for a version for the classic Mac OS.

Joe Rossignol at MacRumors:

Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers will soon be able to repair Face ID on the iPhone XS and newer without having to replace the whole device, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors from a reliable source.

Apple said authorized technicians will soon have access to a new TrueDepth Camera service part containing all Face ID and front camera modules, allowing for same-unit repairs. Apple said the move will help to reduce the number of whole-unit repairs completed, as part of the company’s commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of its products.

I wasn’t aware that a faulty TrueDepth Camera module necessitated a full phone replacement. This is a good move that should help with the cost for those with out-of-warranty phones.

This week on Connected:

After blindly obeying a website written by someone else, Myke, Federico and Stephen dream up a new vision for the iPod touch, discuss Safari’s fading marketshare and wonder what foldable devices Apple could be working on.

I also surprised the guys with a majestic new iPhone case.

On Connected Pro, we talked about the early days of Twitter and some weird words that are still attached to the social network.

This week on Ungeniused, Myke and I go diving:

On occasion, a large, remote area of the Pacific Ocean will catch a falling satellite or spacecraft.

Over on Userlandia, Dan Vincent has a great piece about the Apple IIe and Apple’s desire to put it in classrooms. I learned a lot in listening to it last night.

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Apple Support:

Learn more about how to apply an EFI firmware update to a “headless” Xserve (Early 2009).

I know there are a lot of products¹ Apple should make before they revisit server hardware, but dang, I love the Xserve line.

This week on Mac Power Users:

The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. Stephen and David dive into the device’s hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before sharing their own uses for it.