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Episode #287: The Summer Doldrums

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Show Notes

It's the summer of Apple beta software. We chat a bit about the Music app, new operating systems, and how Apple's AI could affect Apple Music.

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‌Show notes:

macOS Sequoia Preview

Moom

Soulver

How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11

Install macOS Sequoia Beta in a Virtual Machine on an M1, M2, or M3 Mac with UTM

"By saying, “Hey Siri, I like this song,” HomePod and Apple Music become the perfect musicologist..."

The Music Genome Project

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