Is Apple ready to embrace USB-C across its entire product line? Jason loves his Playdate, but is frustrated by Apple Music playing songs he dislikes. And the music may go on, but the iPod won't be coming along for the ride.

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New iPhone Tap to Pay feature already in use at Apple Park Visitor Center - 9to5Mac

Playdate game Pick Pack Pup

Myke's Playdate

Bloom by RNG Party Games

‎ALT CTRL on Apple Music

Gurman: iOS 16 to Include New Ways of System Interaction and 'Fresh Apple Apps' - MacRumors

Full Range of iPhone 14 Color Options Revealed by Purported Leak From China - MacRumors

Kuo: New Apple TV to Launch in Second Half of 2022, Lower Price Possible - MacRumors

Kuo: iPhone 15 to Switch From Lightning to USB-C in 2023 - MacRumors

Apple Testing iPhones Without Lightning Ports in Favor of USB-C - Bloomberg

Kuo: AirPods, MagSafe Battery Pack, and Other Apple Accessories Also to Switch to USB-C in Future - MacRumors

The music lives on - Apple

Connected #397: Tier of Shame - Relay FM