447: Stranded on Dynamic Island

447: Stranded on Dynamic Island

Author: Brian Lovin, Marshall Bock September 14, 2022 Duration: 39:46

This week, we share our hot takes and first impressions of the new Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro.

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This week, we share our hot takes and first impressions of the new Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro.

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