This week, Benjamin and Zac break down Apple’s continued success at getting TV+ awards, and some new Apple Music initiatives. Plus, Zac gets his hands on with the brilliant — completely controversy unencumbered — new MacBook Air.

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Zac Hall @apollozac

Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo

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• Luke Combs concert streaming on Apple Music Live in August
• Apple to cash out $50 million for selling MacBooks with faulty keyboard
• M2 MacBook Air base model review -
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• Apple Arcade adds new 'Leaving Soon' tab with 15 titles to be removed
• Apple to cut spending and hiring on select teams in response to economic slowdown

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