What is in every Chronicles issue

  • The Briefing. The one Apple story that matters this week, and what Apple is actually weighing behind it.
  • The Number. One figure that reframes the week, with what it really means.
  • Quick Hits. The other stories worth knowing, each with why it matters to you.
  • One Thing Worth Watching. The slow story that has not hit the headlines yet.

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Where can I read past issues?

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Who writes it?

Justin Scharlemann, founder and editor of Tech Between the Lines, with the rest of the TBTL team.