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      "People who need a web app — Things has none",
      "Users who want a highly configurable task system — Things organises work around four fixed lists"
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      "Each platform is a separate purchase — a Mac, an iPhone and an iPad cost $79.97 in US prices",
      "Apple Silicon support is not stated in the sources Nuanyue tracks"
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        "question": "Does Things have an Apple Silicon build?",
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