Published Jan 20, 2024
334: Mechanical Disadvantage
Dive into the tension between design and functionality in Apple's product evolution as John Siracusa and Marco Arment unravel post-Jony Ive shifts towards utilitarian designs, dissect creative computer naming conventions, and evaluate recent Apple laptop updates. Discover the mixed reactions to MacBook changes and the potential end of the butterfly keyboard era, all while navigating the ongoing iPhone size debate.
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