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On this week's episode of the AppleInsider podcast, we go in-depth on Apple's new Mac Studio desktop powered by M1 Ultra, iPad Air with M1, plus how the Studio Display compares to LG UltraFine displays, and more.

During its "Peek Performance" event, Apple updated the iPhone SE with the A15 Bionic chip, Ceramic Shield glass, and 5G cellular connectivity. The new iPhone SE costs $429, a $30 increase from the previous model.

Next, there's an issue over just how the iPhone SE compares to iPhone 13 mini - and who Apple's target audience for each phone is.

Then the iPad Air has been updated with 5G cellular connectivity, Ultra-Wide front-facing camera with Center Stage, and it's now powered by the M1 chip. These updates do rather blur the line between iPad Air and the 11-inch iPad Pro. Your hosts dive into the differences between these two iPad models, and consequently also look ahead to how Apple will position the next iPad Pro.

Back to now, though, and Apple's brand new Mac Studio desktop is a welcome addition to the lineup. Powered by the M1 Ultra, early Geekbench testing reveals that this Mac Studio outperforms even the top-tier Mac Pro models with Intel Xeon chips. During the event, thought, Apple made it clear it still plans to update Mac Pro with Apple Silicon.

Finally offering a lower-cost first-party display, Apple also launched its Studio Display at the event, starting at $1,599. Studio Display comes with an A13 chip, Ultra-Wide 12MP camera, Spatial Audio six-speaker array, and three-microphone array. There's a lot to like, and a lot to discuss, but it also bears comparing the new Apple monitor with LG's old range of UltraFine displays.

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I work at a college, 95% of the employees are women. Should we get more men involved, and why isn't there any press about that? And shouldn't there be 50% men and 50% women in every profession? I was at a free developer event a year ago, it was marketed to both men and women, but almost no women were there, of course it was free. Maybe we need to start paying women to watch free events? Is it possible people have different interests based on their biology? Would that be strange? I know a lot of women that are interested in social subjects, especially to do with equality and care and also children. Maybe they would have better representation if they didn't get into social subjects but got into coding and other professions that women should be better represented in. I have a programmer friend who would have loved nothing more than for women to be in his college developer major. But I guess we're supposed to criticize Apple for the outcome of other people's decisions. Essentially desire equity instead of equality, or equal outcomes instead of equal opportunities. 

Steve Jobs wasn't a natural leader at marketing and communications, and had to learn it because he wasn't a good engineer, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak claims in a new interview.

Apple's famous need for secrecy within its supply chain has led to many of its suppliers refusing to refer to the iPhone maker by name, with it only referred to by various nicknames to avoid contract breaches and financial penalties.

Samsung has allegedly suffered a major security breach, with hackers claiming to have leaked approximately 190 gigabytes of data, including source code and biometric unlocking algorithms.

Apple recently debuted the M1 Ultra, the latest addition to its family of Apple Silicon chips that basically doubles the performance of the company's current faster chipset.

Apple has updated its iPhone SE to a new generation, with the entry-level smartphone now boasting 5G connectivity, but has Apple done enough to encourage people to upgrade to a new model?

The fifth-generation iPad Air has launched with an upgrade to M1 and 5G support, but it may be a tough choice for folks that already own the fourth-generation model. Here's how the two stack up.

Previously only available in China, the OnePlus 10 Pro is being prepared for a global launch in the spring. Boasting fast charging and an impressive camera system, this is how the new model stacks up against the iPhone 13 Pro line.

In this battle of the flagships, we compare Apple's iPhone 13 Pro against Samsung's brand new Galaxy S22 Ultra to test which camera setup is best.

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Steve Jobs wasn't a natural leader at marketing and communications, and had to learn it because he wasn't a good engineer, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak claims in a new interview.

Apple's famous need for secrecy within its supply chain has led to many of its suppliers refusing to refer to the iPhone maker by name, with it only referred to by various nicknames to avoid contract breaches and financial penalties.

Samsung has allegedly suffered a major security breach, with hackers claiming to have leaked approximately 190 gigabytes of data, including source code and biometric unlocking algorithms.

With the addition of 5G and the M1 chip to the new iPad Air, the midrange tablet has gotten even more competitive. Here's how it compares to Apple's other iPads.

Apple has launched new black and silver color Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad options to complement its Apple Studio Display and Mac Studio — and we've got them in our video studio.

Hyper's HyperDrive 10-in-1 USB-C hub is a great way to expand your Mac's I/O but is particularly useful for M1-based Macs if you want to use two external displays.

Mophie's impressive 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe is a unique offering in an expanding landscape. Its compact design and included carrying case make it an almost-perfect companion for home and away.

The Chipolo Card Spot integrates perfectly with Apple's Find My app and is the absolute best way to keep track of your wallet.

Zendure's newest travel charger is laden with enough USB-C power to charge up to five devices in more than 200 countries around the globe.

Nomad's first MFi-certified MagSafe charger — Base One — has landed. With an all-glass and metal design, it's the most luxurious MagSafe charger to hit the market yet.

The Keychron Q1 is a mechanical keyboard built for the enthusiast who wants to customize everything down to the switches while avoiding the mess of soldering keys.

OtterBox's collection of Disney World iPhone cases pair the popular Symmetry case with nostalgic and retro imagery, though they lack support for Apple's MagSafe.

Hyper makes a wide array of USB-C hubs for Mac and iPad, but this one of the first we've tried that has physical media controls built-in alongside a plethora of ports.

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