Apple's MagSafe Duo has arrived at last, and we've been going in deep on Apple's ProRaw format with iPhone 12 Pro Max photography. Plus what it's like moving from an Intel i9 16-inch MacBook Pro to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon.
MagSafe Duo charger
The new MagSafe Duo Charger is now available for purchase but, unexpectedly, doesn't include a power brick. Now that AirPower seems obsolete, this iPhone and Apple Watch combo charger is fairly expensive even if you already have a spare power adapter. But it is very portable for when you're traveling.
After living with the new Apple Silicon M1-based 13-inch MacBook Pro, Stephen has sold his 16-inch MacBook Pro with Intel i9 processor and AMD 5500 GPU. We discuss the battery life advantages and real-world speed comparison of exporting 4K video through Compressor.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max has now been out for several weeks, and we can discuss in detail its low-light and shutter speed advantages. MKBHD has just held his annual blind smartphone camera test, and the DXO Mark ratings are out too, but there are limits to what reviews and breakdowns can usefully tell you.
Lastly, this is the time of year for holiday gift recommendations, and 2020 has seen a lot of new products worth picking. Perhaps the HomePod mini is a clear gift choice, but there are also significant accessories, bags, power adapters, and more to choose from.
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Gift Ideas
- Anker Nano iPhone Charger
- Slim Wall Charger, Anker 30W
- INFINACORE Pandora Portable Power
- Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices
- Anker 60W 10-Port USB Wall Charger
- Hercules Tuff Charging Station for Multiple Devices
- Pro Slim Laptop Backpack | eBags
- Base Station Pro | NOMAD
- Handcrafted luxury leather goods shop | Harber London
- Clayton & Crume leather goods
Links from the show
- Interview with Wooji Juice, maker of Ferrite Recording Studio
- Apple's MagSafe Leather Wallet is Near-Perfect: Here's Why! - YouTube
- Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger now available for $129
- Need a charger for your iPhone 12? Here are the best alternatives to Apple's MagSafe Charger
- M1 MacBook Pro vs i9 Compressor test
- Two MacBook Pro models getting mini LED in 2021, MacBook Air in 2022 says Kuo
- The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2020! - YouTube
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera review: Big and beautiful
- Google Pixel 5 Camera review: Software power
- iPhone 12 Pro Max video of snow at night
- iPhone 12 Pro Max Cat close-up
- iPhone 12 Pro Max Lizard close-up
- iPhone 12 Pro has best iPhone camera yet, fourth best smartphone camera overall
- Andrew Wilkinson on not investing in Slack
- Salesforce to acquire Slack in $27.7 billion deal
- HomePod mini on battery power
- Review: Apple's HomePod mini is the speaker for the rest of us
- Zoom, Disney+ named Apple's 'App Store Best of 2020'
- Apple reveals 2020's most downloaded apps
- Review: Infinacore Pandora Portable Power is a compact battery pack fit for your everyday carry
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