<p>Apple hits 50, Tim Cook gives a *rousing* interview, we debate the most Apple-y product, the Mac Pro is officially dead, Claude Code leak, and Stephen saw the Artemis II launch.</p><p><a href="https://join.primarytech.fm/checkout?coupon=IWANTCHAPTERS&amp;plan=105098"><strong>Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS</strong></a><strong><br></strong><em>(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied)</em></p><ul><li><a href="https://join.primarytech.fm/checkout?coupon=IWANTCHAPTERS&amp;plan=105098"><strong>Ad-Free + Bonus Episodes</strong></a></li><li><a href="http://eepurl.com/dI2lkn">Show Notes via Email</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-effort/id1865014092">Creative Effort - Jason's Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://youtube.com/@primarytechshow">Watch on YouTube!</a></li><li><a href="https://social.primarytech.fm/">Join the Community</a></li><li><a href="mailto:podcast@primarytech.fm">Email Us: podcast@primarytech.fm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles">@stephenrobles on Threads</a></li><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten">@jasonaten on Threads</a></li></ul><p>————————</p><p><strong> Sponsors:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://framer.com/design">Framer</a> - Start creating for free at <a href="https://framer.com/design">framer.com/design</a>, and use code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.</li><li><a href="https://granola.ai/primary">Granola</a> - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: <a href="http://granola.ai/primary">granola.ai/primary</a></li></ul><p>————————</p><p><strong>Links from the show</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=_wg6Hq_aieU">Apple Turns 50: This Device is the MOST Apple - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apple-just-turned-50-its-greatest-innovation-has-always-been-version-2/91325345">Apple Just Turned 50. Its Greatest Innovation Has Always Been Version 2</a></li><li><a href="https://oaktreepixels.com/Mac+Pros-20260402-104403.jpeg">Mac Pro Photo 1</a></li><li><a href="https://oaktreepixels.com/Mac+Pro+SDIs-20260402-104354.jpeg">Mac Pro Photo 2</a></li><li><a href="https://oaktreepixels.com/Apple+TV+Box-20260402-104351.jpeg">Original Apple TV Box</a></li><li><a href="https://www.haptyk.com/">Haptyk - Mechanical Keyboard Sounds for Mac | Free Download</a></li><li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beam-browser/id6756218494">‎Beam Browser App - App Store</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74qPQt_5DdM">Tim Cook WSJ Interview - Video</a></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/26/apple-discontinues-the-mac-pro/">Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware - 9to5Mac</a></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/31/chatgpt-app-launches-for-carplay-on-ios-26-4/">ChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4 - 9to5Mac</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/904776/anthropic-claude-source-code-leak">Claude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agent | The Verge</a></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/01/apple-studio-display-xdr-price-drop/">Apple drops price of Studio Display XDR without stand option by $400 - 9to5Mac</a></li><li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/31/airpods-max-2-review/">AirPods Max 2 review: High-end adds modern features at last - 9to5Mac</a></li><li><a href="https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/only-limited-by-the-physics-inside-apples-airpods-max-2-and-the-h2-chip-upgrade">'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade | TechRadar</a></li><li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/spacex-files-confidentially-for-ipo-in-mega-listing-potentially-valued-at-1-75-trillion-report-says/">SpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report says | TechCrunch</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/904005/google-change-gmail-email-address">You can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username | The Verge</a></li><li><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/30/meta-starts-testing-a-premium-subscription-on-instagram/">Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram | TechCrunch</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/903938/alexa-plus-order-food-grubhub-uber-eats">You can order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘conversationally’ with Alexa Plus | The Verge</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/delta-air-lines-amazon-leo-inflight-wi-fi.html">Delta Air Lines taps Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi as streaming wars heat up</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li>
<li>(06:30) - Video Podcast and Chapters</li>
<li>(15:22) - App Shout Outs</li>
<li>(17:50) - Apple's 50th Celebrations</li>
<li>(38:53) - Sponsor: Granola</li>
<li>(40:33) - Sponsor: Framer</li>
<li>(42:30) - Mac Pro is Dead</li>
<li>(53:32) - ChatGPT in CarPlay</li>
<li>(56:03) - Studio Display XDR Got Cheaper</li>
<li>(01:03:57) - AirPods Max 2 Reviews</li>
<li>(01:05:01) - Lightning Round</li>
<li>(01:15:06) - Keeping Apple Boxes</li>
</ul>
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Primary Technology

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten

Apple’s Legacy and Future After 50 Years, Mac Pro is Dead, Claude Code Leak

APR 2, 202681 MIN
Primary Technology

Apple’s Legacy and Future After 50 Years, Mac Pro is Dead, Claude Code Leak

APR 2, 202681 MIN

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Apple hits 50, Tim Cook gives a *rousing* interview, we debate the most Apple-y product, the Mac Pro is officially dead, Claude Code leak, and Stephen saw the Artemis II launch.Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS(Click above and the promo will be automatically applied)Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailCreative Effort - Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: [email protected]@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads———————— Sponsors:Framer - Start creating for free at framer.com/design, and use code PRIMARY for a free month of Framer Pro.Granola - Try Granola for FREE for 3 months at: granola.ai/primary————————Links from the showApple Turns 50: This Device is the MOST Apple - YouTubeApple Just Turned 50. Its Greatest Innovation Has Always Been Version 2Mac Pro Photo 1Mac Pro Photo 2Original Apple TV BoxHaptyk - Mechanical Keyboard Sounds for Mac | Free Download‎Beam Browser App - App StoreTim Cook WSJ Interview - VideoApple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware - 9to5MacChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4 - 9to5MacClaude Code leak exposes a Tamagotchi-style ‘pet’ and an always-on agent | The VergeApple drops price of Studio Display XDR without stand option by $400 - 9to5MacAirPods Max 2 review: High-end adds modern features at last - 9to5Mac'Only limited by the physics': inside Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and the H2 chip upgrade | TechRadarSpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report says | TechCrunchYou can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail username | The VergeMeta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram | TechCrunchYou can order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘conversationally’ with Alexa Plus | The VergeDelta Air Lines taps Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi as streaming wars heat up (00:00) - Intro (06:30) - Video Podcast and Chapters (15:22) - App Shout Outs (17:50) - Apple's 50th Celebrations (38:53) - Sponsor: Granola (40:33) - Sponsor: Framer (42:30) - Mac Pro is Dead (53:32) - ChatGPT in CarPlay (56:03) - Studio Display XDR Got Cheaper (01:03:57) - AirPods Max 2 Reviews (01:05:01) - Lightning Round (01:15:06) - Keeping Apple Boxes ★ Support this podcast ★