580: Lick It Twice

Federico and Myke discuss the rumours of a 'Snow Leopard year' for iOS 27, why they think Sam Altman and Jony Ive might benefit from saying less, and share a few things they’re thankful for in the world of technology.

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Ulysses Liquid Glass Update - MacSparky (macsparky.com/blog/2025/11/ulysses-liquid-glas…)
Apple iOS 27: Snow Leopard-Like Quality Focus, AI Features; Tim Cook Retirement - Bloomberg (bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-23/appl…)
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