Annual Pickies 2023
The Pickies rose from a holiday special hijacked by the Triple J. It has different hosts and different rules.
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The Pickies
John
- Round 1
A MacBook Pro will be updated+3
- Round 2
Apple releases Logic or Final Cut for iPad?
Jason
- Round 1
The Mac mini will get an update+3
- Round 2
There will be a bigger MacBook Air?
James
- Round 1
The Mac Pro will finally be introduced+6
Even an Intel Mac Pro counts
- Round 2
Apple will introduce a mixed reality headset+4
Lightning Round
John
Apple will increase the free storage tier for iCloud?
Apple releases a new or updated accessory for the iPad?
Apple will introduce an update to the AirPods Max?
Apple Arcade will add online multiplayer support for its games?
Notes adds linking between notes?
Jason
Apple classical music “thing” finally arrives+1
An Apple executive will be present at the awarding of a trophy for a sporting championship?
Apple won’t offer the ability to sideload iOS software anywhere in the world in 2023?
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Apple will ship a wireless keyboard that is charged via USB-C?
Another new Apple standalone display will ship?
James
Apple will announce their own social network based on the Mastodon protocols?
Apple will sell their mixed reality headset to consumers by the end of the year?
Twitter will go bankrupt during 2023?
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Apple’s plans to introduce full encryption for iCloud backups will face a legal challenge from the US government?
No new product from Apple will ship with a Lightning connector?
Dongles don’t count
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