337: No Appreciable Gates

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Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 337

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It's now February 2021, but before we turn the page entirely it's time to look back one last time at 2020. Apple had a record holiday quarter with growth across the board, and Apple watchers filled out the annual Six Colors Apple Report Card. Spoiler: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

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