July 07, 2025

Upgrade 571: Am I a Legacy Node?

1 hour 26 minutes

Fueled by charts, we compile our wish list for a new, low-cost Mac laptop. Will it be a recycled M1 Air or something new? And how disappointingly high will the price be? Also, Apple tries to balance product priorities with its internal teams.

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