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638: I Stared Directly into the M6

September 21, 2026 · 1 h 52 min

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The new products are here! Jason reviews the M6 Mac mini, and then Jason and Myke both talk about their hands-on experiences with the iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch series 12. This is apparently just the beginning of a busy season!

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