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iPod Leather Case

In a brief, 40-minute presentation held at Apple’s Cupertino campus, a raspy-voiced Steve Jobs introduced the Intel Mac Mini, the iPod HiFi, and one of Apple’s earliest forays into the leather accessories market: the iPod Leather Case.

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iPhone SE First Impressions

I have a bit of a soft spot for the iPhone SE (both the 2020 and the outgoing 2016 model). I can't explain to you what it is, except to say that I know it's not rational, some sort of reality distortion field washes over me when I use this device. Nevertheless, this is hardly a review, just some impressions that stood out after using the phone for a week.

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Cosmicast

I wanted to compile a few of my thoughts on the podcast player Cosmicast I’ve seen making the rounds. I’ve broken down my impressions of the app into three categories: what I love, what I dislike, and features I’d wish for in future updates of the app.

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Apple Watch Turns 5

Five years ago, the hotly awaited Apple Watch arrived after being announced by Apple during their September 04, 2014 keynote addressed. Described by Apple as "the most personal product we've ever made," the Apple Watch featured the most comprehensive array of customization available in an Apple product, from the materials available to the number of customizable bands.

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