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Happy Hour is a podcast hosted by Benjamin Mayo, Zac Hall and the staff of 9to5Mac discussing the latest in tech news.
Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft’s Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime.
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Benjamin and Chance break down all the details about Apple’s newly-launched Upgrade Program, while Chance gets frustrated with some of the edge-cases of Siri AI. The Apple smart glasses are now rumored for a WWDC 2027 debut, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 builds hype for the upcoming iPhone Fold.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about the last week in Apple News, including the rumored new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program, Apple Music price hike, iOS 27 beta 4 changes, an OLED screen roadmap for future Macs and iPads, and next-gen Apple Pencils with replaceable batteries.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple and Ford announce a new partnership to bring Apple Music directly into the car infotainment system. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI this week in a high-profile case over alleged trade secrets theft. And, as is tradition, the Apple Store Back to School offer underwhelms.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Mayo gets a new work laptop which complicates his future Mac buying decisions. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, and likely supply constraints for the iPhone Fold.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the news from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple is accelerating the roadmap for the M7 series of Apple Silicon chips, somewhat at the expense of the as-yet-unreleased M6 line. Also, we break down what’s new in visionOS 27 and do some summer Ask9to5Mac questions.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking price increases across Mac, iPad, and more, as well as break down all the latest changes in iOS 27 beta 2. Also, how fair is it that watchOS 27 cuts off so many models of Apple Watch, while iOS 27 is available for every iPhone that runs iOS 26.
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This week, Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications of Tim Cook’s reveal to the Wall Street Journal that Apple cannot mitigate the skyrocketing price of memory no longer, and consumers will soon see Apple’s device prices go up. Also, we have another week of impressive hands-on with Siri AI, and we continue to dive through a grab-bag of other iOS 27 features.
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It’s the bumper annual WWDC episode! Benjamin and Chance give their first impressions of all the announcements from WWDC 2026, including the new Siri AI and overhauled Apple Intelligence initiatives, as well as the platform features in iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about the late-breaking iOS 27 rumors, including a new bill splitting feature for the Wallet app, as well as give their final expectations for next week’s WWDC announcements. Apple fixes Mayo’s iPhone Air battery glitch, and new Apple TV and HomePod models are apparently in the final testing stage. Also, code references reignite ideas about new cheaper (or free) tiers of Apple Music.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the illustrations Bloomberg published depicting iOS 27 and the new Siri interface. Also, we talk about rumors of a revamped AirPods settings UI, phone snatching detection in iOS 26.6 code, and Digitimes says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature a significant redesign. Also, has AirDrop got worse?
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Benjamin and Chance return for another week in Apple news and rumors. As is tradition, the company unveiled a slate of new accessibility-focused features designed for iOS 27, with a strong theme of Apple Intelligence this year. Also, the WWDC keynote is official with invites going out to press, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman brings us even more details about the upcoming Siri revamp.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss changes to the Apple education store, the cool new Apple Developer icon, rumors about some design changes for iOS 27 and macOS 27, and whether we can think of anything compelling AirPods with cameras could be used for.
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Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Also, the company shares some curious tidbits about its future strategy in its first quarterly earnings call to feature incoming CEO John Ternus.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss whether bringing visual intelligence inside the Camera app is a good idea, as rumored for iOS 27 by Bloomberg. Also, Tim Cook shares his personal highs and lows across his career, Mayo’s iPhone refuses to turn on after running out of battery, and the App Store launches a new monthly payments subscription option.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest news of the week, and probably this year, with Tim Cook officially announcing his plans to hand over the CEO job to John Ternus. The calm and orchestrated transition falls directly into Cook’s playbook. Also, we have new leaks about iOS 27 and iPhone 18 Pro colors to discuss.
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Benjamin and Chance follow up with increasingly worsening availability of Mac mini and Mac Studio, as well as some interesting iOS 27 tidbits and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio suite. Also, Bloomberg reports on the design of the upcoming Apple smart glasses, and Apple shutters three retail stores.
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Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold with dummy units start surfacing, and investigate why so many of Apple’s Macs are severely backordered right now. Also, NASA takes the iPhone into space, Aqara launches the first thermostat with support for HomeKit’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is mad at the MLB app.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about the surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement, WWDC 2026 is official, and the company confirms that ads are coming to Apple Maps. Also, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs coming as part of iOS 27.
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Chance and Zac talk through changes to Apple’s leadership website and what they signal for the future. There’s also a pair of new Bloomberg reports focused on Apple’s delayed Siri smart display product, plus the looming iPhone Fold’s software interface. Finally, they go in-depth on MacBook Neo, discussing Chance’s review and answering some Ask9to5Mac questions.
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Chance and Zac break down Apple’s Mac announcements of the week. There’s the M5 MacBook Air and more powerful MacBook Pro models with an intriguing new chip architecture and naming scheme. Plus, the new Studio Display “family” is here with good and bad news. Finally, Chance recounts his trip to NYC where he saw the launch of the all-new MacBook Neo.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the just-announced iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air, as Apple begins its week of product launches. As well as bit of speculation about what is to come on Tuesday and Wednesday, the duo also respond to a report about the dysfunctional nature of Apple’s cloud infrastructure division, and look forward to the start of F1 on Apple TV this weekend.
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Benjamin and Chance are back, with a news-packed episode just before an exciting week of Apple hardware launches. But first, iOS 26.4 beta is here, a deep red color is rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, and Bloomberg details some of the software affordances coming to macOS to support the touch screen MacBook Pro. Also, Samsung surprises with a clever dynamic privacy display on their new flagship phones.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.4, which turned out to be a pretty packed release, even with the Siri features missing in action. Also, Apple confirms a product event for March 4, with rumors of new Macs and more in the air. Finally, Bloomberg reports Apple is advancing work on a suite of new AI devices, including glasses and a clip-on pendant.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that the new Siri features are facing even more delays, but in happier news, a bunch of iPhones, iPads and Macs are due for an imminent refresh. Meanwhile, Tim Cook reminisces ahead of Apple’s 50th birthday.
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Benjamin and Chance speculate on Apple’s mysterious acquisition of Q.ai, the company’s second biggest acquisition ever. The iPhone 17 is a veritable smash hit, leading to an all-time quarterly earnings record. And Apple redesigns the order flow for buying a new Mac, with new MacBooks just around the corner.
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Benjamin and Chance review the proposition of the Creator Studio bundle now it is finally available, as well as some weirdness in the choices made of the apps in it. Also, Benjamin has been using his new AirTags for the past couple days, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the new Gemini Siri features may be announced in February, sooner than we previously expected.
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Benjamin and Chance get excited for the upcoming Siri roadmap, with Bloomberg reporting that the delayed features will arrive with 26.4 and a full chatbot experience is due before the end of the year. The Information says Apple is developing an AI pin, the iPhone 18 Pro cutout positioning situation is seemingly clarified, and Apple makes App Store ads even less noticeable.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications for Siri and the wider Apple ecosystem now that the Gemini deal is officially signed, and guess when we’ll start seeing the first new features ship. Also, they weigh up the appeal of the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, and Chance got to watch basketball courtside through his Vision Pro.
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Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.
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Benjamin and Chance return from the holiday break with some classic stories of tech support from the trenches. Also, iOS 26 Hold Assist proves better in theory than in reality based on listener feedback, and we do some Ask9to5Mac to close out 2025.
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Benjamin and Chance reflect on another year in Apple news. We cover all the big headlines from across the months, including the fallout of the Siri delays, the early iOS 26 redesign leaks, and the launch of all the new 2025 hardware like the iPhone 17 series.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the late-in-the-year public launch of iOS 26.2, and the beginning of the 26.3 beta cycle. The Information has some juicy new details about the forthcoming iPhone roadmap, ChatGPT adds a clever Apple Music integration, and Chance tried using the PSVR2 spatial controllers with his Vision Pro.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about two more Apple executive departures since last week’s episode, and a rumored third that appears to be staying for now. There’s also exciting details about the next Apple Studio Display, Apple might be able to enlist Intel to manufacture Apple Silicon chips, Fitness+ is using AI for language dubbing, and more.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the departure of not one, but two, key Apple executives this week with the news that John Giannandrea is retiring as SVP of AI, and design VP Alan Dye is leaving for a new job at Meta. Also, Apple finally agrees a deal with Tencent over commission for mini apps in WeChat, India tries to pre-install a state security app on iPhones, and the new Apple Music Replay launches.
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Benjamin and Chance give their opinion on the 2025 Apple holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol’, and talk about some of the Apple tech deals they’ve found this Black Friday. Also, there’s more clarity on the Apple Watch WiFi sync changes coming to the EU next month, and Google pulls off an impressive stunt to make AirDrop work on Android. Finally, Benjamin installed macOS Tahoe for the first time and has some thoughts to share.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the week in Apple news, including the suggestion that Tim Cook’s retirement announced could come early in 2026. Also, Apple responds to user feedback on the multitasking changes with the latest iPadOS 26.2 beta 3, Tesla is rumored to be adding CarPlay to its vehicles, and MLS becomes part of the base Apple TV subscription starting next season.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in the 26.2 betas, including a clever new Edge Light mode and even more Liquid Glass throughout the system. Apple launches Digital IDs in Wallet, and there are questions about the future of the iPhone Air.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.2, including some fancy Podcast AI updates and a puzzling decision to remove Apple Watch Wi-Fi syncing in the EU. Also, Apple launches a browsable App Store on the web, and is set to pay $1bn annually to Google to use Gemini models as the underpinning of new Siri.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair react to the new Apple TV intro, and get hyped for the premiere of Vince Gilligan’s new series, Pluribus.
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Benjamin and Chance react to a bevy of Bloomberg reports about Apple’s future plans, from touchscreen Macs to ads in Apple Maps and a future OLED iPad mini.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the inclusion of a new Liquid Glass toggle in Settings in iOS 26.1 beta 4, and whether it reflects Apple’s lack of confidence in software design. The Apple TV F1 deal is now official, and Chance goes hands-on with the M5 Vision Pro.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the new M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro launches. Apple also kills off Clips app and teases live immersive NBA content, and announces a controversial name change for the Apple TV streaming service.
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Benjamin and Chance cover all the new changes in beta 2 of iOS 26.1, as Apple tidies up some loose ends in the new Liquid Glass design, and (kinda) brings back Slide Over on iPad. Also, Meta’s launch of smart glasses with displays apparently prompted a change to the Vision Pro roadmap, and the F1 streaming deal is apparently nearly done.
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Links* Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 2 * Apple Notes in iOS 26.1 adds new swipe gesture for power users * iOS 26.1 beta 2 makes alarms harder to accidentally dismiss * iPadOS 26.1 beta 2 restores Slide Over multitasking back to iPad * Meta presents its first screen-equipped smart glasses * Apple Vision Air reportedly shelved over smart glasses development * Leaked code points to new Apple Vision Pro ‘Dual Knit Band’ * Apple Stores are using new MagSafe chargers with silicone rings for iPhone 17 demo units * Report: Apple hoping to announce F1 streaming deal at upcoming US Grand Prix
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news, including the bonkers leak of the so-far-unannounced M5 iPad Pro, and then the FCC chipped in with showing off the new MacBook Pro and Vision Pro too. Also, Benjamin’s robot vacuum got a dramatically better Matter update, Apple uses iPhone cameras to shoot Friday Night Baseball, and Beats unveils the Powerbeats Fit.
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Links* Friday Night Baseball to feature footage shot on iPhone cameras, a first for a live sports broadcast * Apple unveils Powerbeats Fit with more flexible design, new colors * Leaked unboxing video reveals unannounced M5 iPad Pro in full * Did the FCC just confirm new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models? * Report: Apple 'nearing' mass production for M5 MacBook Pros and new Studio Display * New LG UltraFine 6K now available for pre-order, pricing revealed [Updated] * LG teases upcoming LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5
Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show impressive results across the new iPhone lineup. Nevertheless, Apple is forced to comment on 17 Pro ‘ScratchGate’, and the first iOS 26.1 beta adds some new swipe gestures in the Music app.
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Links* iPhone 17 Pro Max easily beats Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in battery life test * iPhone 17 battery life test shows strong results across the lineup * iPhone Air battery pack teardown shows a surprisingly familiar component * The new iPhone 17 Pro aluminum body may be more prone to scuffs and scratches * iPhone Air bend test affirms Apple's claim of most durable iPhone ever, front glass scratch resistance also impresses * Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns * Apple releases first iOS 26.1 developer beta for iPhone * Apple Music in iOS 26.1 adds a new gesture to switch songs * Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 1 * Apple working on MCP support on Mac, iPhone, and iPad * Apple looks set to make two important iOS 26 security changes * MotoGP documentary shot in Apple Immersive Video races onto Vision Pro today * Apple reveals seven new Immersive Videos coming soon to Vision Pro * Here's Apple Vision Pro's new Jupiter Environment
Chance got review units of all the new phones, so we take the opportunity to talk about his hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air and the new AirPods Pro 3. Just how good is Apple’s new lineup? Also, Benjamin has eSIM woes in preparation of his iPhone Air delivery.
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Links* Energy labels * iPhone Air review: The thinnest iPhone ever, but at what cost? * Funky iPhone Air notification * iPhone 17 Pro review: How pro can you go? * AirPods Pro 3 review: The best get even better * Apple Sports app gets widgets for live scores and schedules on your home screen * iOS 26 is now available, here's what's new for iPhone * Here are all the new features in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe
Benjamin and Chance react to the September Apple event, with opinions in keynote order. Chance was there in person, so that includes some early hands-on thoughts of these new devices. That includes Apple’s unveiling of the new AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, iPhone 17, iPhone Air and the unmistakably orange iPhone 17 Pro series.
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Benjamin and Chance get hyped for next week’s awe-dropping event with a breakdown of what we expect, and some intriguing hanging questions. In other news, the Google search deal escapes the jaws of antitrust unscathed, and we have more details about the upcoming Siri revamp.
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Links* Sigmund’s Coldplay post * Neil’s Coldplay post * iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case may feature redesign and possibly tinted options * iPhone 17 Pro: Apple's rumored not-so-clear case design shown in video * New iPhone 17 accessory from Apple leaked ahead of event * Apple’s deals with Google largely unaffected in antitrust case ruling * Google closer to powering new Siri and Apple’s AI search tool as Perplexity fades * The big iPhone 17 Air question: will Apple's new design phone carry a premium price tag? * Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro to feature better thermals for improved battery life, display brightness, more * Apple Watch Series 11: Three new features coming next month * Apple Watch Ultra 3 could remedy this current ‘Ultra’ discrepancy
Benjamin and Chance prepare to have their jaw dropped in the run up to the September 9 Apple event where we expect to see iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11 and maybe AirPods Pro 3. There’s an interesting report on Apple’s strategic calculus when it comes to acquiring other companies, and Gemini might become the brain of Siri. Also, Apple TV+ ups its monthly price by a hefty 30%.
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Links* Apple officially announces iPhone 17 event * Apple considers Google Gemini to power next-gen Siri, internal AI ‘bake-off’ underway * Apple still debating Mistral and Perplexity M&A amid looming Google Search shakeup * Eddy Cue wanted Apple to acquire two big companies, but Tim Cook said no * Is the Camera Control button one of the biggest iPhone flops? * Apple planning simplified version of the Camera Control for iPhone 18 * AirPods Pro 3 just got the launch update we were all hoping for: report * Rumor: AirPods Pro 3 design will borrow two changes from AirPods 4 * Apple TV+ subscription price increasing to $12.99 per month from today
Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. Also, they tackle some listener questions in another installment of Ask9to5Mac.
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Links* iPhone 17 Pro case has surprising name after FineWoven mess, box hints at new Apple accessory * iPhone 17 Pro case line may have new leather alternative after flawed FineWoven * Apple TV+ among ‘final contenders’ for MLB Sunday Night Baseball, playoff games * Report: Apple strikes out of baseball coverage on Apple TV+, Friday Night Baseball to end * iOS 26 beta 7 now available * New iOS 26 and watchOS 26 betas include redesigned Blood Oxygen feature in the US * Everything new in iOS 26 beta 7 * iOS 26 beta 7 adds toggle for new battery notifications * Apple Watch regains edge in one key way * Next year’s Apple Watch could add Touch ID, per leaked code * Apple’s first Mac with 5G cellular might be coming sooner than we thought * Leak reveals new Studio Display might have surprisingly powerful chip * Is the Camera Control button one of the biggest iPhone flops? * Spotify copies Apple Music's AutoMix feature before iOS 26 even ships
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics.
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Links* Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today * Everything new in iOS 26 beta 6 * iOS 26 beta 6 makes iPhone apps launch so much faster * iOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here * Liquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here’s what’s new * The new Preview app has a fun interactive Liquid Glass easter egg * iOS 26 beta hints at upcoming AirPods live translation gesture * Faster animations on iOS 26 makes even older iPhones feel like new * The redundant iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps can now be hidden from the Apple TV Home Screen * A new Apple TV 4K is coming soon: will it support Apple Intelligence? * Low-cost MacBook production starting soon * Siri could get Finder-inspired new visual appearance next year, per report * Report: Apple planning ecosystem of home security devices to compete with Ring and Nest
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news including all the changes in iOS 26 beta 5, in which Apple inexplicably doubled down on the inverted scroll direction in the Camera app. Also, iPhone 17 case leaks suggest Apple will be adding lanyard holes to its silicon cases for the first time, and Tim Cook presents an AI strategy pep talk to employees and investors.
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Links* Everything new in iOS 26 beta 5 * The Absolutely Insane Camera Swipe Direction In iOS 26 * macOS Tahoe 26 beta 5 retires the old Macintosh HD icon * iPhone 17, here are the new Liquid Silicone cases - MajinBu Official * Window Follow Mode | Apple Developer Documentation * Tim Cook holds company-wide meeting to address Apple’s AI woes * Apple CEO Tim Cook Tells Staff AI Is ‘Ours to Grab’ in Pep Talk * Apple ‘very open’ to AI acquisitions to speed up its roadmap * Tim Cook: Apple is ‘significantly growing’ AI spend, M&A could accelerate roadmap * This is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple’s Q3 2025 financial call – Six Colors * Apple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house 'Answers' team: report
Benjamin and Chance analyze the new iOS 26 icon set, as well as respond to some public beta feedback Chance has received from his family. Also, a test iPhone 17 prototype was seemingly caught on camera on the streets of San Francisco.
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Links* Mayo’s Feedback response * iOS 26 public beta now available with new design and more * iOS 18 vs iOS 26 compared: Here’s all the new app icons coming to your iPhone home screen * Did someone just get caught using the iPhone 17 Pro in the wild? * Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could have three unexpected camera upgrades * New iPhone 17 Pro video shows full color lineup with dummy models
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 4, the strangely good deal that is the new AppleCare One package, and a surprising rumored detail about the upcoming M5 iPad Pro.
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Links* iOS 26 beta 4 changes * iOS 26 beta 4 adds more ‘liquid’ back to Liquid Glass design * Beta 2 vs Beta 3 vs Beta 4 comparison * Here's what Apple Intelligence summarized news notifications look like on iOS 26 * iOS 26 beta 4 re-enables Apple Intelligence notification summaries for news apps * Apple announces AppleCare One multi-device bundle with simplified pricing * Apple now gives you four years to add AppleCare+ coverage to iPhone and more * AppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage no longer limited to iPhone * Apple now allows app developers to show retention offers when users try to cancel a subscription * Report: M5 iPad Pro to have dual front-facing cameras * Apple submits bid for rights to MLB Sunday Night Baseball * Apple almost open-sourced its AI models, here’s why it didn’t: report
Benjamin and Chance react to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report on what Apple is planning to ship over the course of the next twelve months, as well as the details of a near-term refresh for the Vision Pro including a more comfortable strap. Apple launches a new Emoji puzzle in News+, AirPods marketshare is revealed in a new study, and Apple sweeps the Emmy nominations.
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Links* Gallery: Tim Cook and Eddy Cue attend Sun Valley 'summer camp for billionaires' * Apple Vision Pro 2 with more comfortable strap and upgraded chip is coming later this year * A cheaper Apple Vision is still a few years away * Apple planning new Mac external display, MacBooks, iPads, and more for early 2026 * You can bring back Launchpad in macOS 26, but you shouldn't * Apple News+ launches clever new ‘Emoji Game’ for iOS 18.4 and later * Emmys 2025: Apple TV+ lands nominations in all major categories * With 81 total Emmy nominations, how did each Apple TV+ title do? * Market with Apple TV * Apple News+ launches clever new ‘Emoji Game’ for iOS 18.4 and later * CIRP: AirPods regain market share, but overall growth stalls * Mayo’s Threads post on watchOS 26
Benjamin and Chance discuss the Liquid Glass design changes that came as part of iOS 26 beta 3, debate whether it looks better, and whether it retains the spirit of what Apple presented in June. There’s also a handful of other interesting changes in these latest betas for iPad, Watch and Mac. Plus, Apple formally appeals the EU on anti-steering requirements, and Jeff Williams announces his retirement in the latest significant shakeup of the Apple leadership team.
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Links* Aqara G410 * Steve Troughton-Smith on Mastodon * Apple formally appeals €500 million DMA fine in the EU * iOS 26 beta 3 changes * Liquid Glass in iOS 26 beta 3 less dramatic as Apple optimizes redesign for usability * Matt Birchler: Liquid glass, now with frosted tips * Mayo’s Music app example * macOS 26 beta 3 features a new 'Tahoe Day' aerial screen saver * Apple COO Jeff Williams stepping down later this month * Apple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this year * Report: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US
Benjamin and Chance discuss the intriguing rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is readying a new cheaper MacBook Air powered by an A18 Pro CPU. Also, Apple befuddles everyone with a new byzantine set of App Store rules in the EU, and Apple seems open to powering AI Siri using third-party models.
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Links* Kuo: Apple to release cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone processor * First reference to MacBook with A18 Pro discovered in Apple code * Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU * Apple Music launching Replay All Time, revealing your most streamed music ever * Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp * Report: Apple held internal talks about acquiring Perplexity
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered.
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Links* Magic Rays of Light * The Talk Show * Apple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon * Everything new in iOS 26 beta 2 * iOS 26 beta 2 provides first possible confirmation of iPhone 17 Air resolution * macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 changes Finder icon * macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 includes toggle to restore menu bar background * Camera Remote hint on watchOS 26 * F1 Marks Apple's Acceleration into a New Era of Entertainment
Benjamin and Chance catch up on all the stuff they didn’t get time to cover, still reeling in the haze of the WWDC hangover, discussing a bunch of cool new things across iOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
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Links* Video: Here's a first look at using Apple Vision Pro with PlayStation VR controllers * iOS 26 makes Apple Music Replay fully native inside the app * iOS 26 adds incredible new AutoMix feature to Apple Music * Apple will let third party music apps show animated artwork on the iPhone lock screen, not just Apple Music * iOS 26 beta reveals there's another Apple app that will work via satellite * iOS 26 tells you how long it will take for your iPhone battery to finish charging * Apple’s killer one-time code autofill feature gets even better in iOS 26 * watchOS 26 update removes five faces from Apple Watch * watchOS 26: More Apple Watch faces using Series 10’s upgraded display * Vision Pro's first third-party Apple Immersive Video brings MotoGP racing via Blackmagic * Spoiler: The Beard Is Still a Problem * CarPlay in iOS 26 adds new 'Smart Display Zoom' feature [Gallery] * CarPlay in iOS 26 enables AirPlay 'video in the car' feature for apps
Benjamin and Chance are back with another bumper WWDC installment, featuring our thoughts on everything Apple announced during its 2025 keynote. From new features in iOS 26 to the sweeping redesign of Liquid Glass, we give our first reactions of all the changes in the new operating systems.
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Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about everything Apple in the run-up to WWDC, including news that watchOS and tvOS should also expect major design changes this cycle. Also, Chance used his phone as his ID at the airport, Apple’s smart glasses plans advance and Apple Watch sales are reportedly struggling.
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Links* Apple needs to step on the gas for better EV support in CarPlay * Apple Watch and Apple TV operating systems to receive major design changes at WWDC alongside iOS 19 * Apple reportedly planning to introduce Meta Ray-Ban style smart glasses around 2027 * Apple's AI glasses are coming sooner than we thought * Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature * Apple Watch in significant global decline for two years now * Hacks * Veep * Survivor (American TV series) * Your Friends & Neighbors * The Studio * The Last of Us * The Pitt
WWDC invites have gone out, and Chance will be there in person. The pair discuss the narrative of indifference that hangs over WWDC at the moment, as the tech industry is currently dominated by daily onslaught of AI news. And while the rumors about the AirPods roadmap are a little bleak, Apple is rumored to be shipping a truly all-screen bezel-less iPhone in a couple of years time — an exciting prospect indeed.
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Links* Apple reveals WWDC25 schedule: 'On the horizon' * Jony Ive and Evans Hankey directly working with OpenAI after AI startup acquisition * Sam Altman says Jobs would have been proud Ive’s latest move * Apple to let developers build with its own AI models starting at WWDC 2025 * Apple taps Anthropic for AI coding as developers await Swift Assist * Apple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ * 20th anniversary iPhone to be totally bezel-free w. hi-tech battery * visionOS 3 will let you scroll apps using only your eyes, per report * Kuo: No major AirPods hardware updates until AirPods Pro 3 in 2026 * Here's when to expect the next generation of AirPods Max, reportedly featuring a new lighter weight design
Benjamin and Chance react to all the new accessibility features Apple previewed for iOS 19, like Magnifier and vehicle motion cues for Mac. This week also saw the surprise debut of next-gen CarPlay, now called CarPlay Ultra, arriving first in partnership with Aston Martin. We’ve also got some more rumors about some software features to expect at WWDC.
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Links* This is what happens when the Vision Pro shows up on The Price Is Right. * Justin Ryan | Redefine Reality * Apple unveils iOS 19 accessibility features: Magnifier for Mac, App Store labels, more * CarPlay in iOS 19: Apple previews two new accessibility features * iOS 18’s best in-car feature is now coming to the Mac too * Next-gen CarPlay, branded CarPlay Ultra, starts rolling out today * Here are the automakers committed to supporting CarPlay Ultra * Top Gear gives us a detailed look at Apple CarPlay Ultra [Video] * Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shines * Apple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ * macOS 16 to enable clipboard privacy protection * Gurman: iOS 19 to include new feature to greatly simplify public Wi-Fi experience * iOS 19 will upgrade iPhone’s battery life using Apple Intelligence: report * iOS 19 should be ‘less glitchy’ than past updates, per report * Max is changing its name again, back to ‘HBO Max’ * HBO Max on TikTok
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the big Apple news of the week, including Apple’s latest earnings report, the new 2025 Pride band and wallpaper, and several rumors about the upcoming iPhone roadmap. Apple is apparently going to shift some of its phone releases to the spring going forward, and the 17 Air might not have the battery life we originally hoped.
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Links* Apple announces new 2025 Apple Watch Pride band, watch face, and wallpaper * iOS 18.5 release candidate now available with release notes * Apple reports Q2 2025 earnings with $95.4 billion in revenue * Apple says Trump import tariffs will increase its costs by $900 million this quarter * Tim Cook addresses Apple's delay of personalized Siri features * Apple just appealed the court ruling that forced big App Store change * Apple pushes to halt App Store overhaul as Epic Games appeal moves forward * Apple approves Spotify app update with external payment links * Kindle’s iOS app just made buying books easier than ever on iPhone and iPad * Epic Games targets Apple with zero-commission plan and App Store workaround * Apple may transition to a staggered release schedule with iPhone 18 lineup: report * Apple to shake up iPhone release calendar with base iPhone 18 launch in spring 2027, six months after Pro models * iPhone 18 Pro will have a curious design choice if this rumor is true * iPhone 17 Air will revive discontinued Apple accessory to help with important tradeoff * Kuo: Apple already working on updated iPhone Air model with larger screen * Apple to add AI search partners to Safari as Google usage falls * Apple SVP Eddy Cue says ‘you may not need’ iPhone by 2035 * Google contests Eddy Cue's claim that Apple users are searching less
Benjamin and Chance react to the huge developments in the Epic vs. Apple case, with Apple now compelled to allow free rein links out to the web, with no commission. Also this week, we get our best look yet at the super-slim iPhone 17 Air, there are intriguing rumors about iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, and Apple quietly launches a bizarre new microsite on its website.
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Links* Epic win: Apple forced to give developers (almost) free reign to link out and avoid paying Apple's 30% cut * Epic Games claims victory as Apple sanctioned for defying court order over App Store rules * Fortnite will return to the App Store for iPhone and iPad in every country — on one condition * Apple addresses App Store ruling as Fortnite eyes return * iPhone 17 Air is stunningly thin compared to iPhone 16 Pro in latest leak * New video shows iPhone 17 Air thinness hands-on: ‘that feels futuristic’ * New iPhone 17 dummy models provide a better look at whole lineup in two colors * iPhone 17 Air barely thicker than side buttons in latest design leak * Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky Blue * Rumor: iPadOS 19 will add Mac-like Menu Bar and Stage Manager 2.0 * iOS 19 brings ‘Stage Manager-like’ UI to iPhone with external display, per rumor * By 2027, Apple to import all iPhones sold in the US from India, rather than China * Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone redesign may be pretty expensive, here's why * Apple’s trying to build more iPhones in India, but China isn’t cooperating: report * Apple launches ‘Snapshot,’ a new way to discover artists, actors, and athletes
Benjamin and Chance reflect on the history of the Apple Watch on its ten year anniversary. Also, the EU slaps Apple with its first ever fines under the DMA. Rockwell is said to already be making waves with big Siri leadership changes, and Chance appreciates the flexibility of modern Photographic Styles.
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Links* Siri’s new boss is already making big internal changes, per report * Opinion: Apple Watch Series 2 may right enough wrongs to keep it on my wrist * Comment: Going from a skeptic to an every day user with Apple Watch Series 2 * Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky Blue * Apple fined 500 million euros by EU under the Digital Markets Act, forced to make changes to App Store policies * Commission closes investigation into Apple's user choice obligations and issues preliminary findings on rules for alternative apps under the Digital Markets Act
Benjamin and Chance talk about the news and rumors of the week, including a report that iPadOS 19 will gain Mac-like productivity and multitasking features, the claim that Tim Cook is laser focused on beating Meta to AR glasses, and there’s profiles about some of the internal management dysfunction in the AI groups. Also, Apple has kicked off a rare sales promo at its stores in celebration of Earth Day.
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Links* Apple launches 10% discount on 16+ products when you recycle old tech * Report: iPadOS 19 to be 'more like macOS' in major overhaul * Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories * Tim Cook is dead set on beating Meta to 'industry-leading' AR glasses: report * Apple reportedly planning 'lighter and cheaper' refresh for Vision Pro, more * Apple Vision ‘Air’ will use titanium to cut weight and come in black, per leak [U] * This is how Apple’s big Siri shake-up happened, per report * Craig Federighi’s leadership has already resulted in this major Siri pivot, per report * Tim Cook approved big AI investment in 2023, but Luca Maestri slashed it: NYT * New Siri features in iOS 19 are coming sooner than we thought, per NYT * Apple details on-device Apple Intelligence training system using user data
Benjamin and Chance react to the unfolding trade tariffs and Apple’s uncharacteristically silent stance on matters. Also, there’s a bunch of new purported renders of iOS 19 design changes, and Apple is said to be working on bold new iPhone designs for next year’s 20th anniversary. Also, Chance comes away super impressed with the new Vision Pro Yankee Stadium tour.
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Links* Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump’s tariffs * Trump enacts 90-day pause for most tariffs, but raises China’s to 125% * Report: Apple planning 'bold' new 20th anniversary design for iPhone 19 Pro * Gurman: iPhone 17 Pro won't feature 'particularly bold' new design * Latest iOS 19 leak shows new icons, floating bars, more * iPhone 17 leak reveals Pro models will get exclusive new Camera app feature * Following demo at iPhone 11 event, FiLMiC multi-cam recording now available as new 'DoubleTake' app * Apple smart home hub launch might be delayed until 2026: report
Benjamin and Chance start with a catch-up on changes to Friday Night Baseball, before diving into the software updates of the week, with the launch of iOS 18.4 and the first iOS 18.5 beta launching. Also, thoughts on Apple’s rumored AI Health service plans, and the latest on finding a new partner for the Apple Card.
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Links* iOS 18.4 now available: Here's what's new * Apple releases first iOS 18.5 beta * iOS 18.5 makes it easier to get the old Apple Mail design back * Apple reportedly wants to 'replicate' your doctor next year with new Project Mulberry * WSJ: Visa and Amex both vying to take over Apple Card * VHS and Camcorder USB Video Capture Kit for Mac
Benjamin and Chance get excited for iOS 19, off the back of WWDC 2025 being officially announced this week. Also, Siri fallout continues with newly announced leadership changes, with Vision Pro lead Mike Rockwell taking over the voice assistant. We debate whether that’s a good thing. Also, AirPods Max gets a software update out-of-the-blue, and Bloomberg reports Apple is considering adding a camera to the Apple Watch.
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Links* Apple announces WWDC 2025: iOS 19 and more coming soon * iOS 19: Apple's big plans for a 'glassy' new design overhaul * iOS 19 leak shows what the new interface will look like * Apple puts Vision Pro creator in charge of Siri as Apple Intelligence rollout falters * Apple announces AirPods Max update with lossless audio support * Gurman: Future Apple Watch models may include cameras, as part of AI push * Apple TV+ is losing $1 billion every year, per report * Škoda Elroq * Škoda Elroq - Wikipedia
Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest stories of the week, including Apple's commitment to support encrypted RCS, the rumored launch of a new live translation feature for AirPods, and the ongoing fallout of the Siri feature delays. Apple is also forced to add a variety of APIs to let third-party devices access iOS notifications and other system features, thanks to the latest EU decree.
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Links* End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone coming in future software update * Apple will introduce a number of texting upgrades in iOS 19, here's what's coming * Apple says EU interoperability requirements enable unfettered access to the iPhone, risks customer security and privacy * EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone * Apple working on live translation feature for AirPods with iOS 19 * Apple exec slams ‘ugly and embarrassing’ Siri delays in all-hands meeting * Apple announces new immersive concert experience for Apple Vision Pro * Report: Apple considered removing USB-C port from iPhone 17 Air, more * EU confirms Apple can make a portless iPhone without USB-C * Apple officially announces Ted Lasso season 4 * Poll: Do you want a thinner iPhone 7 at the expense of the 3.5mm headphone jack?
Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news that Apple officially delayed the ambitious AI Siri features indefinitely, and what the ramifications are on Apple’s product line in the near term. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing the biggest redesign to iOS since iOS 7, and Kuo has some details about Apple’s first foldable iPhone coming in 2026.
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Links* Apple officially delays its 'more personalized' version of Siri * Bloomberg: Apple could have to scrap new Siri AI features and start over * Apple pulls iPhone 16 ad over Apple Intelligence mishap * Apple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features * Kuo: ‘HomePad’ delayed to post-WWDC to ensure iOS 19 design consistency * Gurman: Apple smart home hub 'postponed', employees participating in at-home testing * iOS 19 to bring an all-new design to your iPhone * New Mac Studio reviews: M4 Max and M3 Ultra make for the most powerful Mac ever * Apple's first foldable iPhone may feature crease-free display, but lacks Face ID and costs more than $2000 * Gurman: Foldable iPhone and ‘another new iPhone design’ coming in 2026
Benjamin and Chance recap the newly announced lineup of iPads and Macs. The new iPad Air and base iPad offer even better value for money, while Apple pushes the performance edge with the surprising launch of the M3 Ultra in the Mac Studio, and makes the best MacBook yet with the new M4 MacBook Air. Also, iOS 18.4 beta 2 brings even more new features to discuss.
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Links* Apple challenging legality of UK’s secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption * iOS 18.4 beta 2: Here's everything new * iOS 18.4 adds tons of new Shortcuts actions, hints at Siri’s future upgrades * iOS 18.4 beta 2 includes seven new emoji * iOS 18.4 brings RCS messaging to some of the last big carrier holdouts * iOS 18.4 will address a frustrating CarPlay limitation * iOS 18.4 upgrades the App Store with these two new features * Apple unveils new iPad Air, here's what you need to know * New Magic Keyboard launches for iPad Air with lower price, feature upgrades * Apple updates base iPad with A16 chip and twice the storage * Apple unveils M4 MacBook Air in new color and cheaper starting price * Apple launches M3 Ultra chip with support for up to 512GB memory * Apple launches new Mac Studio, here's everything new * With M4 chips, Apple hints at making a key change for the first time
Benjamin and Chance wrap up the iPhone 16e reviews that dropped this week, and bemoan the UK forcing Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection in the region, before turning their attention to the fun news of the week that is the new beta season. iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 include a bunch of features, from new Apple Intelligence updates to an entirely Food section in News+.
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Links* Return to inbox: this new iPhone Mail setting fixes one of the app's most annoying quirks * Apple is removing iCloud end-to-encryption features from the UK after government compelled it to add backdoors * Everything you need to know about Apple's changes to encryption in the UK * iPhone 16e reviews: battery life, C1 chip, compromises, and price * First lab tests show new Apple modem in iPhone 16e is comparable to iPhone 16 speeds, but much more efficient * Apple denies rumor that C1 is responsible for MagSafe removal on iPhone 16e * Testing confirms MagSafe doesn’t interfere with Apple’s C1 modem in iPhone 16e * iOS 18.4 beta 1: Here's everything new * iOS 18.4 beta 1 - 50 new changes and features [Video] * iOS 18.4 adds new 'Food' section to Apple News+ with curated recipes in a clutter-free design * New 'Home' device category mentioned in iOS 18.4 beta code * iOS 18.4 enables Priority Notifications, a new Apple Intelligence feature * iOS 18.4 beta 1 adds new Image Playground style with Apple Intelligence * Apple just fixed one of CarPlay's biggest usability issues * iOS 18.4 Home app adds support for Matter robot vacuums * Apple to add proximity pairing to the Mac with macOS 15.4 * Your Apple Vision Pro is getting a lot better with visionOS 2.4 * Apple TV+ announces Bono documentary, the first feature-length Apple Immersive film for Apple Vision Pro
Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actually serves. There’s also exciting new rumors about a second-generation Studio Display, and more doubts about whether Apple will be able to deliver Siri intelligence features in the short-term.
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Links* Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family * iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14 * Apple launches new iPhone 16e: Here's everything you need to know * iPhone 16e has a binned A18 chip – but what does that mean? * iPhone 16e camera lacks latest-generation Photographic Styles * Apple reportedly launching refreshed Studio Display 'by 2026' * Apple may finally be updating the Mac display that it finally released in 2022 * Rumor: Apple developing 90Hz display tech for iPad Air, Studio Display, and iMac * Gurman: Apple 'exploring' search advertising in Apple Maps * Siri with promised Apple Intelligence upgrades may not be fully ready until iOS 18.5 * Netflix shows start appearing in Apple TV app unified Watchlist * Netflix confirms it didn't mean to support that Apple TV feature everyone has wanted for years * Apple says Severance has become its most popular show ever, overtaking Ted Lasso
Benjamin and Chance talk about the long-awaited launch of the Apple TV app on Android, Apple partners with Alibaba for AI in China, and Apple adds a better-late-than-never feature for merging Apple Accounts. Also, Chance kicks off the show with a hands-on review of the brand new Powerbeats Pro, with heart rate monitoring.
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Links* Follow-up from Steve Troughton-Smith * Review: Powerbeats Pro 2 tick all the boxes with heart rate monitoring, slimmer design, H2 chip, more * The Apple TV app is now available on Android: watch Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass * Hands-on: Apple TV finally comes to Android phones, tablets * Alibaba chairman officially announces Apple partnership to bring iPhone AI to China * Report: Apple strikes deal to bring AI to China, rejects DeepSeek option * iPhone 16 sees stronger sales than iPhone 15—thanks to Apple Intelligence? * Apple now lets users migrate purchases between Apple Accounts * Here’s why Tim Cook says not to worry about huge iPhone miss in China * These Apple product announcements coming across next few weeks * (AFTER we recorded the episode): Apple teases special product launch coming February 19
Benjamin and Chance review the newly-launched Apple Invites app and despite how well made the app is, debate whether anyone will actually use it. Also, AltStore makes headlines about hosting the first ‘Apple approved’ NSFW app, Apple reportedly cancels another AR hardware initiative and TikTok spreads fake news about the iOS 18.3 support for T-Mobile Starlink service.
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Links* Here are five Apple Invites features you might have missed * Apple confirms 'Invites' app and iCloud+ feature, here's how it works [Video] * Here's how Apple Invites work on Android [Gallery] * Apple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U] * Apple gives up on device-connected smart glasses project, here's how it would have worked * No, Apple didn't just 'install' Elon Musk's Starlink on everyone's iPhone * M5 chip enters mass production, ready for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Vision Pro * The real problem with next-generation CarPlay
Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently in internal testing, and Apple reportedly redoubles its AI efforts. Also, T-Mobile and Starlink launch a seemingly better satellite connectivity offering, than Apple’s in-built SOS feature.
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Links* Apple unveils beautiful 2025 Black Unity Collection Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone/iPad wallpapers * iOS 18.3 includes Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users * iOS Decoded: Visual Intelligence Control Center shortcut, and more * Gurman: Apple taps new boss to help Siri and Apple Intelligence catch up with AI competition * Apple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games * Pebble reviving e-ink smartwatch with iPhone support, touting 16K custom watch faces to Apple’s zero
Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on Apple’s attempts to placate the BBC’s complaints about notification summaries with iOS 18.3. Also, the rumored iPhone 17 Air design has a divisive camera bar on the back, and this week also saw an intriguing leak showing apparent design changes for the iOS 19 Camera app.
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Benjamin and Chance react to Mark Zuckerberg’s recent comments about Apple having not done anything good recently … as we also look forward to everything Apple is set to announce this year. Apple gets in hot water about ‘Enhanced Visual Search’, and the iOS 18.3 beta cycle continues, if a little bare.
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Links* Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple in Joe Rogan interview: ‘They haven’t invented anything great in a while’ * Facebook says Apple has restored its access to enterprise certificates, bringing internal apps back online * iOS 18.3 beta 2 fixes key Calculator issue introduced last fall * How Enhanced Visual Search on iPhone upgrades the Photos app and protects your privacy * Apple 2025 Plans: iPhone 17, Smart Home Hub, iOS 19, AI, Apple Watch, iPads, M5 - Bloomberg
Benjamin and Chance talk about the current ongoing controversies with Apple Intelligence notification summaries and the reaction to the settlement of the Siri privacy lawsuit, and how Apple is managing the negative PR. LG announces a new 6K display, but does it actually exist? And Benjamin is thrilled to hear that Apple News+ Puzzles may finally be coming to the UK.
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Benjamin and Chance kick off the new year with a catch-up on Apple missing its deadline for next-gen CarPlay to be released in an actual vehicle, and assess the response to picking the Vision Pro as 9to5Mac’s Product of the Year. There’s also rumors of an Apple-branded smart doorbell to discuss, and TV+ tries a new marketing gimmick with a free weekend promotion.
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Benjamin and Chance reflect on Apple’s 2024 products, focused on all the product announcements from the past twelve months. From the lows of AirPods Max to the highs of M4 iPad Pro, and the mixed reception to Apple Vision Pro. We break it all down in our last episode of the year.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the recent controversy around AI notification summaries, and how Apple could improve the situation. Also, Benjamin is frustrated with the lack of Apple Music Radio improvements, and the pair discuss the latest rumors about the company’s foldable plans.
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Links* Apple Intelligence botched a notification summary about Luigi Mangione, and the BBC isn't happy * Apple Intelligence summary feature should be banned after Luigi Mangione error, says RSF * Apple Music expands live, hosted radio with three new stations * Carpool Karaoke makes Apple TV+ return with hour-long Christmas special * Apple’s launching three new Home products next year, here’s what’s coming * Gurman: New Apple TV and HomePod mini on track for 2025 release, will use Apple networking chip * Apple reportedly releasing foldable iPad in 2028, potentially running macOS apps * WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026 * Report: Apple designing all new Magic Mouse, fixing charge port placement
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Benjamin and Chance discuss why Apple is so keen on ditching Qualcomm and using its own modems in the iPhone, why the natural progression for the Apple Watch Ultra is satellite connectivity and get excited over rumors that the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro will replace the notch with a hole-punch cutout screen design. Also, Apple is rumored to be partnering with Sony to bring VR controller support to Vision Pro.
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Benjamin and Chance reflect on their tech support anecdotes during Thanksgiving, and also praise the new Apple ‘Heartstrings’ holiday ad. Meanwhile, Apple quietly dropped a few little features on the floor as we await the iOS 18.2 release candidate. In other news, Apple is rumored to be negotiating for rights to stream immersive content from the seat of a football stadium, in its latest Vision Pro content efforts.
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Benjamin and Chance debate the appeal of the iPhone 17 Air as more details about the redesigned phone leak out. And Siri is set for more LLM-powered updates, but maybe not until spring 2026. Is that too late for Apple to ever catch up to the state of the art?
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the merits of Apple returning to the long-gestating idea of an Apple television set, in the context of its refocusing on smart home devices. Also, the second-generation AirTag is rumored to arrive in 2025 with some nice enhancements, and Apple’s original film division continues to waver on strategy.
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Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative about the Camera Control, and the rumored ‘iPhone 17 Slim’ may not be so slim after all.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s surprise acquisition of Pixelmator, all the new features and changes in the latest OS betas, and the rumors around Apple’s indecision for the future of wearables on your face.
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Links* Apple reaches deal to acquire Pixelmator * iOS 18.2 beta 2: Every new feature and change * visionOS 2.2 adds new Wide and Ultrawide settings for Mac Virtual Display, more * macOS 15.2 lets users add a Weather widget to the Menu Bar * Apple is 'seriously considering' Vision device that offloads compute to your iPhone * Apple launches internal study focused on building smart glasses * Apple could face EU's first-ever DMA fine as soon as this month * EU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and 'smart pens' * Apple reportedly releasing 'total redesign' for MacBook Pro in 2026
Benjamin and Chance react to this week’s trio of Apple announcements, with the exciting launch of the newly redesigned M4 Mac mini, and all the changes in the updated M4 MacBook Pro and iMac lineups.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider how successful this three-day event format was for Apple, and whether we’d like them to do it again. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Links* Apple unveils M4 iMac in new colors, nano-texture display option, 16GB base RAM, more * Apple unveils redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro, Thunderbolt 5, more * Apple launches entry MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 chip, 16GB RAM, better battery life, more * Apple unveils new MacBook Pro line with M4, nano-texture display, Center Stage camera, more * Watch: Hands-on with M4 MacBook Pro, iMac and the new Mac mini
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new Apple Intelligence features available in the first iOS 18.2 beta, including Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration. Also, the new iPad mini receives mixed reviews and there are signs Apple is planning a dedicated Games app for iOS.
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Links* iOS 18.2 beta now available with Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT, iPhone 16 Visual Intelligence, and more * Craig Federighi's Wall Street Journal interview * iOS 18.2 beta 1: Every new feature and change * New AirPods Pro hearing health features launching next week, here's a first look * Apple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games * New iPad mini reviews: Jelly scrolling is fixed (probably) * Here’s the first Severance season 2 trailer for Apple TV+
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement of the new iPad mini this week, and some new branded company logo features coming to iOS soon. Apple’s Chief People Officer Carole Surface departs after less than two years, plus we have more visibility into the Vision Pro product roadmap.
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Links* Apple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in Mail * Apple announces new iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, Pencil Pro and Apple Intelligence support * The new iPad mini 7 has a binned version of the A17 Pro chip * iPad mini 7 vs 6: Here's what's upgraded plus buyer's guide * Apple’s first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ departing after less than two years * App Store VP departing Apple amid broader restructuring * Report: Cheaper 'Apple Vision' headset to cost around $2000; drop EyeSight * Gurman: Apple smart glasses and AirPods with cameras possibly launching in 2027
Benjamin and Chance get excited for Apple’s upcoming product launches, which we are now expecting for the end of the month. The base model M4 MacBook Pro might even have fully leaked on the web. iOS 18.1 beta 6 brings some nice refinements, and more high-profile Apple execs are retiring from their posts.
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Links* Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1 * Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28 * iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and more * New Mac mini coming soon: Here's everything we know * New unboxing video allegedly reveals unannounced M4 MacBook Pro, benchmark results * M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely real * iOS 18.1 beta 6: All the new features and changes * Apple Music gets new sharing integration with TikTok in iOS 18.1 * macOS Sequoia 15.1 will prompt you less often for screen recording permissions * Vision Pro’s first scripted immersive film is coming this week, here’s the trailer * Veteran Apple engineering leader Dan Riccio retiring this month * Apple's head of procurement departing after 24 years * Home Depot quietly begins rolling out Apple Pay support * H-E-B caves to the pressure and begins rolling out Apple Pay to all stores
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest Apple leaks of the week, headlined by details about Apple’s upcoming smart home display product, expected to launch in 2025. The iPhone SE and iPad Air are also getting refreshes early next year, and component leaks perhaps give us insight into what Apple is planning for its cheaper Apple Vision Pro headset.
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Links* Apple’s most useless feature? * Apple’s ‘HomeAccessory’ could have square display, A18 chip * Report: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch next year with Apple Intelligence * Kuo: New Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip on the way, featuring Apple Intelligence support * YouTube app 'Juno' for Apple Vision Pro removed from App Store * YouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to Safari * Non-Pro Apple Vision likely to have half the resolution * Bloomberg: New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air launching early next year * WSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change 'key' features
Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on reviews with Apple’s latest products, from the impressive noise cancellation in AirPods 4 to the useful — if fiddly — Camera Control on the iPhone 16 Pro, and the redesigned Apple Watch Series 10. The latest iOS 18.1 beta also includes some useful enhancements to Control Center and iPhone Mirroring.
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Links* Hands-on with AirPods 4: better in every way * Chance on Threads: Desert titanium or black titanium? * iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and more * iOS 18.1 beta 5: Every new feature and change * iOS 18.1 beta 5 changes and features - iPhone Mirroring drag and drop just works [Video]
iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are being received. Plus, they react to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviews that dropped this week.
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Links* Threads poll on AirPods Pro lanyard use * Look inside AirPods Pro 2 with new CT scan images * Apple touts iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Intelligence in new videos * iPhone 16 Pro reviews: Incredible battery life, camera quality boost, Camera Control quirks * iPhone 16 review roundup: This year, the base models are almost an iPhone Pro * AirPods 4 review: big deal, small package * AirPods 4 reviews: Impressive noise cancellation in an open-ear design * Hands-on with black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 * Apple Watch Series 10 review: bigger, thinner, smarter * Apple Watch Series 10 review roundup: Iterative update, but slim design with big display is like an Ultra Lite * iOS 18 is here, and it's Apple's most personal iPhone update yet * Apple releases watchOS 11 with these new features * Apple releases tvOS 18 for Apple TV and HomePod software update, here's what's new * These visionOS 2 features aim to make Vision Pro an actually useful computer * macOS Sequoia now available for Mac with iPhone Mirroring * iPhone flashlight iOS 18: How it works * Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected, iPhone 16 Plus pre-orders up 48%
Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s September event, with full coverage of all the announcements from the keynote, including thoughts on the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. We try to forget the AirPods Max.
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Benjamin and Chance get hyped for Apple’s upcoming ‘Glowtime’ September event, discussing some last-minute rumors and leaks about the products on deck. They discuss the market for the rumored plastic body Apple Watch SE, the latest on the M4 Mac mini redesign, and the iOS 18 Sports app gets a feature it should have had from the beginning.
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Links* Apple Watch SE might switch from aluminum to plastic * Report: Apple testing next-gen Apple Watch SE made with plastic to cut costs * This is probably the new gold titanium iPhone 16 Pro color * M4 Mac mini likely to lose support for USB-A, keep internal power supply * Apple Music adds five new personalized 'Mood' stations * Apple Sports brings live scores to your iPhone lock screen with iOS 18
The September iPhone event is official! Benjamin and Chance break down what they expect to see on September 9. Also, Apple releases iOS 18.1 beta 3 with the new AI photos Clean Up feature, an expansion of notification summaries, and Apple SVP Luca Maestri announces he is transitioning out of the CFO role.
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Links* Chance on The Talk Show * Apple officially announces iPhone 16 event * Apple event coming soon: iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and more * iOS 18.1 beta 3 lets you remove distractions from pictures with new 'Clean Up' feature * iOS 18.1 beta 3 brings Apple Intelligence notification summaries to all apps * iOS 18 adding default app controls for messaging, phone calls, navigation, and more in the EU * Rumor: AirPods Pro 3 coming ‘soon’ with ‘much better’ noise cancellation * Apple announces CFO transition coming soon, names Luca Maestri successor * Gurman: Apple issues fourth known round of layoffs this year with Services job cuts
Benjamin and Chance answer some Ask9to5Mac questions to celebrate Happy Hour’s 500th episode, with commentary on upcoming Apple products, as well as some meta questions about the podcast itself. They also chat about the fact that Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, and how the rumored brown iPhone 16 is actually be in vogue.
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Benjamin and Chance get excited about the news of an enticing Mac mini redesign coming this fall, talk about the changes in the latest iOS 18 betas, and question the appeal of the rumored $1000 table-top HomePod device. Plus, Apple tries to appease regulators with new policies for iPhone NFC and external link outs in the EU.
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Links* macOS Sequoia will now prompt you monthly (not weekly) for screen recording permissions * Apple preparing major Mac mini redesign for later this year, report says * Apple is opening the iPhone's NFC chip to third-party apps with iOS 18.1 * Here's what developers can do with the new NFC API for iPhone * What's new in the latest iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 betas? * Apple announces new fee structure for apps in the EU that link out to the web for purchases * Bloomberg: Apple targeting sub-$1,000 price for iPad-like robotic home device * Apple cancels wide theatrical release for 'Wolfs' movie starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, streaming date announced
Benjamin and Chance give their feedback on the new features unveiled in iOS 18 beta 5, including Distraction Control and significant Photos app design changes. Apple oversteps the mark with screen recording permission dialogs in macOS Sequoia, the DOJ wins their antitrust case against Google, game developers report frustrations with Apple Arcade, and more.
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Benjamin and Chance spend most of the episode discussing iOS 18.1 with the debut of the first Apple Intelligence beta. That includes the new Writing Tools, notification summaries and Reduce Interruptions focus mode. It also features a new design for Siri, but lacks most of the new Siri functionality set to come later, which seems like an unenforced error.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some new Vision Pro content announcements. Apple TV+ is also in focus as Apple reportedly looks to license more catalog content, while reining in budgets for some of its originals.
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Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on their favorite iOS 18 features, the ongoing debate about the redesigned Photos app, and more changes, as the OS hits public beta. There’s also been some focus on the data used to train Apple Intelligence, and Apple even released a ‘new’ HomePod this week.
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Benjamin finally gets a chance to try a Vision Pro for himself. iOS 18 beta 3 includes some welcome changes to the Photos app and the emoji keyboard, and tvOS beta adds InSight for the first time. There’s also rumors of a rigid plastic Apple Watch, and Ming-Chi Kuo lays out a roadmap for the iPhone’s telephoto zoom lens.
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Benjamin and Chance reflect on all the week’s Apple news in this July holiday episode. Apple has released a new whitepaper on Apple device longevity, as right-to-repair regulation takes hold. The Apple Watch Series 10 this year might not be the drastic Series X redesign we’d all been hoping for, and Kuo expects AirPods Pro with infrared cameras to launch in 2026.
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Benjamin and Chance react to all the new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and the fact that most of those features won’t be available in the European Union as Apple worries about DMA compliance concerns. In other EU legal news, the commission threatens fines for Apple’s anti-steering policies, and is officially investigating the Core Technology Fee. Also, Chance reviews the new Beats Solo Buds and relaunched Beats Pill portable speaker.
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Benjamin and Chance are back with a review of this week’s Apple news, including thoughts on the rumored bigger watch sizes coming this fall, Apple’s plans to design thinner iPhone and MacBook Pro models, and the abrupt cancellation of Apple Pay Later. We also have unearthed even more interesting changes found in the first iOS 18 beta.
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Links* iOS 18 brings math and conversions support to your iPhone's keyboard * iOS 18 lets users choose their preferred Home Hub device * watchOS 11 removes Siri face on Apple Watch * Apple planning redesigned iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch that are significantly thinner * Kuo: Apple Watch Series 10 to feature larger display and thinner chassis, approaching Ultra screen size * Apple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall * Apple Pay Later withdrawal likely because of a law passed in 1968 * Report: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year
In this bumper edition, Benjamin and Chance react to everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024, including all the new features in iOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, and the suite of announcements under the banner of Apple Intelligence, as Apple sets its AI strategy.
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Benjamin and Chance run down the WWDC expectations, and debate whether reality will match the hype. There’s certainly a lot expected, with major new features for the iOS 18 home screen, Control Center, and a veritable AI infusion across Apple’s platforms. We give our thoughts on what we are most excited to see announced. Plus, Apple accidentally miscounted the number of GPU cores in the M2 iPad Air, and the Apple TV app may finally be coming to Android.
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Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive.
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Links* Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream * iOS 18 Siri will better understand people, events, locations – report * Vision Pro Marvel app reviews: ‘Best experience’ or ‘flimsy and meh’ * OpenAI is helping Apple fix Siri, and that has Microsoft worried * Apple’s artificial intelligence servers will use ‘confidential computing’ techniques to process user data while maintaining privacy * Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream * Apple confirms WWDC keynote details for AI-focused iOS 18, Platforms State of the Union, and more * Customizing iOS app icons could be more impactful than it seems * Apple may label iOS 18 artificial intelligence features as a beta preview, signaling Apple is still playing catch-up * Rumor: iOS 18 will let users create custom emoji using generative AI * Report: iOS 18 will let users recolor app icons, and place them wherever they want on the home screen * Apple elaborates on rare iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos * Welcome to the Ultra era, where Apple is making iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads more luxury than ever
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iOS 17.5.1 includes a fix for the deleted photos bug but Apple yet again neglects to explain what happened. And, Apple Music causes a stir with their Best 100 albums list.
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Benjamin gives his thoughts on his brief experience using the new M4 iPad Pro hardware, while Chance ponders a purchase. Apple previews some exciting new iOS 18 accessibility features, and we gist more insight into Apple’s AI plans with reports that the company is already hosting Apple Silicon chips in its server farms.
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Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall.
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Links* Here's what Apple announced at its iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ event * iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera, more * Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis * Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up * New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip * Apple doubles down on AI virtual musicians, adds intelligent stem splitting, more in new Logic Pro for iPad and Mac * Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest * Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture, roll, FindMy * Apple reduces iPad 10 price to $349, discontinues iPad 9 with Home button
Benjamin and Chance assess the final iPad rumors ahead of next week’s ‘Let Loose’ event. Beats launches an incredibly compelling new addition to their headphones lineup, the Beats Solo Buds. At the same time, Apple fails to acknowledge what happened with people getting locked out of their Apple IDs over the weekend, in the same week as it releases a statement promising to fix an issue with iPhone alarms.
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Links* Beats Solo 4 hands-on: the most iconic Beats headphones just got better * Apple debuts new Beats Solo Buds with 18-hour battery life for $79 * Apple's Beats Pill speaker could be about to make a comeback * Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation * Apple working on fix for bug causing iPhone alarms to not play sounds * iOS 18 rumor: These new AI features are coming to Safari * EU will force Apple to add app sideloading, alternative browser engine support to iPad * Report: iOS 18 to update many of the built-in apps, home screen updates, 'modular' design tweaks * Gurman: New iPad Pro may actually be powered by the M4 chip, touting AI features * M4 iPad Pro: Will Apple put a brand new chip in its next iPad? * New Apple Pencil to include haptic feedback and new gestures
Benjamin and Chance get hyped for the just-announced Apple event, entitled ‘Let Loose’ set for May 7, in which we expect Apple to finally update the iPad hardware lineup. There’s also rumors that Apple is preparing to end FineWoven case production, and a weird curio that the iPhone 17 Plus screen may get slightly smaller. Elsewhere, AirPlay for hotels finally arrives and Apple is nearing a deal to exclusively stream the 2025 FIFA Club Word Cup.
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Links* Apple announces special event for May 7: 'Let Loose' * Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month * Ross Young: New iPad Air won’t feature mini-LED after all, but a new mystery iPad is coming in Q4 * Rumor: Apple ends production of FineWoven cases and watch bands, following complaints * Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near * Kuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments, now 'reviewing and adjusting' headset strategy * AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts * Full list of hotels with AirPlay streaming support * Report: iPhone 17 Plus to feature a smaller screen than current 'Plus' phones * Gurman: iOS 18 AI features to be powered by 'entirely on-device' LLM, offering privacy and speed benefits * Apple nearing billion-dollar streaming TV deal with FIFA; still in the running for NBA rights * Yes, the YouTube app now hijacks your Apple TV's screen saver
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair policies further. Also, the Humane Ai Pin debuts to a very mixed critical response.
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Note from Chance: We had some technical difficulties this week, so the audio quality isn't up to our normal standards. We apologize and will be back to normal next time!
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Links* Game Boy emulator now available on the iPhone following App Store rules change [update: gone] * iPhone 'iGBA' emulator removed from App Store, but we aren't sure why * Here's why Apple removed the first Game Boy emulator from the App Store * The Verge’s Humane AI Pin review * MKBHD’s AI Pin review * iOS 17.5 beta 2 coming today with new Web Distribution sideloading feature in the EU * Apple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhones * Apple's John Ternus defends iPhone parts pairing as 'not evil' * Here's when to expect the first M4 Macs to launch * Apple aiming to release first M4-powered Macs this year with a focus on AI
Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest rounds of iOS 18 rumors, including a curious discovery of a new ‘Safari browser assistant’ in development. Apple has also changed the rules surrounding game emulators in the App Store, with somewhat unclear implications. Apple News+ adds a new Quartile word puzzle, and the wait for the new iPad Pro continues.
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Links* Rumor: iOS 18 to include new 'Safari browsing assistant' AI feature * iOS 18 reportedly bringing these two upgrades to Apple Maps * iPadOS 18 rumored to drop support for these iPads; iOS 18 support unchanged * How Apple is making sure Vision Pro doesn't end up like Google Glass * App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more * iOS 17.5 expands Puzzles collection with leaderboards and new 'Quartiles' word game * New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increases * iPadOS 17.5 confirms new display for next-gen iPad Pro
Benjamin and Chance discuss the bizarre idea that Apple is interested in making a humanoid robot to help with household chores, as its “next big thing”. Also, Apple launches the first ever sports ‘film’ shot in Immersive Video, and releases Spatial Personas for all Vision Pro users.
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Links* Apple launches first ever Immersive Video sports film for Apple Vision Pro * New spatial Persona beta feature launching for Apple Vision Pro users today * Bloomberg: New iPad Pro and iPad Air updates expected in 'early May' * iOS 17.5 beta 1: Here's everything new * iPadOS 17.5 hints at new 'squeeze' gesture for Apple Pencil 3 * Gurman: Apple working on personal robotics as next skunk-works project * Apple sues former iOS engineer for leaking Journal app, Vision Pro details, and more
Benjamin and Chance go deep on the Department of Justice vs. Apple suit, in which the DOJ alleges Apple’s iPhone monopoly is illegally maintained. In happier news, Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2024 where we expect to see major AI announcements as part of iOS 18, and much more.
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Links* WWDC 2024 confirmed for June 10: iOS 18 and more expected * Apple teases 'Absolutely Incredible' AI-focused WWDC * Apple says DOJ 'threatens who we are' as it vows to 'vigorously defend' against iPhone antitrust lawsuit * United States sues Apple: Read the full DOJ lawsuit document here * Apple says it spent three years trying to bring Apple Watch to Android * Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories * WWDC artwork over the years * Mac OS X Mavericks banner
Benjamin and Chance react to the news that Apple is partnering with Google to use their Gemini models to power some AI features coming in iOS 18. Also, there’s more details about the two new AirPods models set to debut later this year. There’s also rumors about anti-reflective matte screens for iPhone and iPad, and Walmart announces that it is selling Macs for the first time, starting with the cut-price $699 M1 MacBook Air.
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Links* Walmart begins selling the Mac for the first time: M1 MacBook Air for $699 [Updated] * Mass production of two new AirPods models to start in May, targeting fall release * iOS 18 to include new 'hearing aid mode' for AirPods Pro, report says * Apple might use Google Gemini to power some iPhone AI features * Apple says DOJ ‘threatens who we are’ as it vows to ‘vigorously defend’ against iPhone antitrust lawsuit * NYTimes echoes report of AI partnership talks between Apple and Google * Apple to be sued by US Department of Justice for antitrust as soon as tomorrow * Rumor: iPhone 17 to have new anti-reflective display * New iPad Pro could be available in new matte screen option, rumor claims
Benjamin and Chance analyze the latest round of Apple’s changes to appease the EU, get hyped for the impending 2024 iPad Pro features, and news that Apple is testing an AI platform for advertising.
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Links* Epic says Apple will reinstate developer account, clearing path for Epic Games Store on iPhone * Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule change * Apple revises App Store rules in the EU in response to developer feedback * Here are the full dimensions of the 2024 iPad Air and iPad Pro * A new iPad Pro is coming: Here are four things to expect * What to expect from the new iPad Air * New iPad Air will feature landscape front-facing camera, new rumor says * iOS 17.4 beta hints at new iPad with landscape Face ID camera * Apple developed chip equivalent to four M2 Ultras for Apple Car * Apple talks with Mercedes detailed in new Apple Car report * Report: Apple testing AI-powered ads platform * Apple ramps up work on ad-supported Apple TV+ plan * Apple Arcade criticized by developers for falling payouts and more
Benjamin and Chance analyze what’s new in the just-announced M3 MacBook Air and praise the MacBook Air lineup as it stands today, iOS 17.4 brings a whole host of changes to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act, and Apple TV+ launches a limited time catalog of movies to watch. Chance also gives us a one-month check in on the Vision Pro.
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Links* iOS 17.4 won't remove Home Screen web apps in the EU after all * Apple fined $2 billion by EU commission for 'abusive' App Store rules, Apple to appeal * Epic says Apple terminated its newly reinstated developer account over tweet * Should you update to iOS 17.4? Here's what's new * Apple launches new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, support for two external displays, faster Wi-Fi * Apple confirms 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro update for multi-display * Apple TV+ adds a limited time library of 50 movies to stream for free
Benjamin and Chance react to the shock news of the cancellation of the long-gestating Apple Car project, and Mark Gurman details some of the future wearables Apple is pondering including smart glasses, rings, and AirPods earbuds with integrated cameras. We are also anticipating some design changes in iOS 18, but recognize Apple has likely learned the painful lessons of the iOS 6 -> iOS 7 transition.
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Links* Gurman: Apple exploring future wearable ideas including AirPods with cameras, smart glasses * Gurman: iOS 18 to include redesigned UI elements, macOS 'revamp' to follow later * Rumor: These are the devices that will support iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 * Apple cancels Apple Car project after more than a decade * New Beats Solo 4 headphones revealed by iOS 17.4 RC files
The Apple news cycle continues apace this week, with the company launching a brand new app, Sports, for sports scores. The iPhone 15 battery is now rated for twice as many charge cycles, along with a redesigned Battery UI in iOS 17.4. Apple is reportedly planning new AI features for both Spotlight search and Xcode code completion, and the EU readies a $500 million fine for Apple’s anticompetitive behavior in music streaming market. Benjamin and Chance break down all that and more in this week’s episode.
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Links* Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here’s why * Report: EU to fine Apple about $500 million for anticompetitive App Store policy in music streaming market * Is Microsoft planning an Xbox Cloud Gaming app for iPhone? Nope. * Apple to launch new AI coding and testing features in Xcode this year: report * Apple tests upgraded iPhone and Mac search using AI * Apple Music Replay updated with monthly stats views, 2024 Replay Mix available starting today * Apple Music testing feature that easily imports playlists from Spotify and other services * Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought * iOS 17.4 makes it easier to know if your iPhone's battery health is 'normal' * iMessage quantum security arrives with iOS 17.4 * Apple releases Sports app for iPhone, featuring real-time scores, stats and more * Apple teases MLS playoffs Immersive Video for Vision Pro coming soon, shot in 8K 3D
Benjamin and Chance discuss the tantalizing references to a HomePod with some kind of screen found in iOS 17.4 beta 3, the App Store Review process has an embarrassing week, and The Information reports Apple is still working on foldable iPhone prototypes. Chance also bought the developer strap for the Apple Vision Pro, while some other launch day buyers opt to return their units within the two-week window.
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Links* iOS 17.4 adds new 'Virtual Card Number' feature to Apple Cash * Apple Vision Pro will work with mobile device management starting with visionOS 1.1 * visionOS 1.1 lets users reset Vision Pro without their password * visionOS 1.1 lets Vision Pro users bring virtual 3D objects closer * Apple pulls pirated movies and TV shows app disguised as a vision testing tool * LastPass alerting customers to imposter 'LassPass' password manager currently in App Store [U: Pulled] * Apple wants you to know that App Store is a safe and trusted place * Apple posts Q1 2024 earnings results * Apple says the EU accounts for just 7% of its global App Store revenue * Tim Cook teases Apple AI announcements coming "later this year", amid iOS 18 rumors * Report: Apple actively developing foldable clamshell iPhone prototypes, folding 8-inch iPad * iCloud for Windows redesigned, Apple Music and Apple TV exit preview, iTunes remains
Chance has had his Apple Vision Pro for about one week, and we all have a lot of thoughts about Apple’s brand new platform. A truly new Apple product doesn’t come along very often, and this is a particularly special one. We go deep on the Vision Pro hardware, comfort, what it’s like using Vision Pro for media and productivity, Personas, FaceTime, real-world battery life, and so much more.
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Benjamin and Chance deep dive into all the App Store changes announced in response to the EU Digital Markets Act, and debate whether anyone is incentivized to make the leap. Also, the first Apple Vision Pro reviews have dropped ahead of its Friday release, and iOS 17.4 brings some fun new features and code references look ahead to iOS 18's AI integration.
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Links* Apple Vision Pro review roundup * Nine problems with Vision Pro passthrough: 'VR trying to be AR' * New Vision Pro tidbits and MKBHD's full hands-on video * You can't edit your Apple Vision Pro home screen: visionOS apps are arranged alphabetically * Vision Pro won't let you save web apps to your home screen * Can you cook with Vision Pro? Here are the pros and cons [Video] * Here's what it's like using Vision Pro as an external Mac display * Apple announces support for third-party iPhone app stores in the EU, coming with iOS 17.4 * Apple says third-party app marketplace creators must have €1,000,000 'letter of credit' * Apple announces reduced commission structure for apps in Europe * Apple now allows game streaming apps in the App Store * Apple shares more details about the new default web browser prompt in iOS 17.4 * iPad users will miss out on third-party app stores, browser engines, and more * Apple will prompt users to set default browsers and allow third-party web engines on iPhone in the EU * Spotify CEO slams Apple's App Store changes; Apple fires back [U] * Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says latest App Store changes are an 'anticompetitive scheme rife with junk fees' * Fortnite coming back to iOS (in the EU) through new 'Epic Store' * Microsoft calls Apple's proposed App Store changes a 'step in the wrong direction' * Apple Podcasts now offers auto-generated transcripts in iOS 17.4 * iOS 17.4 beta 1: Here are all the new features and changes * Apple Music SharePlay control expands from CarPlay to HomePod and Apple TV * iOS 17.4: Apple continues work on AI-powered Siri and Messages features, with help from ChatGPT * iOS 17.4 beta hints at new iPad with landscape Face ID camera * Gurman: New iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air already in production, set for end of March release
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the latest Apple news from this week, including some new iPhone 16 rumors on tech specs and capabilities of the new Capture Button, incentives for artists to produce Spatial Audio music, and the latest installment in the Apple Watch ban saga. Plus, Ford has some CarPlay announcements in the same week that Apple’s ambitions for Project Titan have been scaled back significantly, as the company now looks to launch its own electric vehicle in 2028.
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Links* Report: iPhone 16 camera button will let users zoom in and out by swiping, adjust focus * Report: iPhone 16 to feature more RAM and faster Wi-Fi; upgraded 5G coming to iPhone 16 Pro * Hands-on: Ford debuts new in-car digital platform with dual-screen Apple Maps via CarPlay * Bloomberg: Apple targets 2028 release date for its own electric vehicle * Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EVs * Apple Music will now pay 10% higher royalties to artists for Spatial Audio music * Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U] * Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban resumes tomorrow, appeals court rules * How Apple is informing customers about the modified Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 * Apple begins selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen feature * Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission * Spotify calls Apple's 27% cut of purchases outside the App Store 'outrageous'; urges EU to 'act switftly' * Supreme Court upholds Apple vs. Epic ruling, Apple must allow app developers to link to other payment systems * Apple demands $73M in Epic legal expenses * Epic to contest Supreme Court ruling on App Store in-app sales
Chance talks about his second time going hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro, including trying the newly announced Disney+ experiences. We also discuss the preorder process, and the newly released tech specs and accessories for Apple’s upcoming headset. There’s also an ongoing debacle about exactly what third party apps, if any, will be available on visionOS at launch.
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Links* Apple Vision Pro: EyeSight, comfort, and more impressions from my latest demo * Vision Pro: Apple's first spatial computer is now available for pre-order * Apple Vision Pro available in three storage configurations * Apple Vision Pro accessories: $200 Travel Case, $200 Battery, $200 Light Seal, and more * Here's how much Vision Pro AppleCare and deductibles cost * Apple Vision Pro comes with these pre-installed spatial apps * Vision Pro shipping estimates begin slipping to March for some configurations * Apple Vision Pro custom engraving offered on optical inserts from ZEISS * PSA: Here's what to expect if you buy Vision Pro but don't live in the United States * Apple offers in-depth look at Vision Pro in new 'Guided Tour' video * Vision Pro replacement/repair costs up to $2,399 without AppleCare * Apple reveals Vision Pro's weight for the first time: Here's how it compares * Vision Pro supports AirPlay mirroring to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and more * YouTube, Spotify, and some other popular apps (probably) won't be available on Vision Pro at launch * Vision Pro Immersive Video makes it the ultimate entertainment device, says Apple
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s announcement of Vision Pro pre-orders and launch dates, and dive into what we still don’t know. Also, Ming-Chi Kuo has some details on future iPhone camera upgrades, Apple’s anti-trust concerns continue, and the latest Apple TV+ news.
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Links* Zac's post on Threads and Phil Schiller's response * Kuo: 24-megapixel upgraded front camera coming with iPhone 17 * AirTag 2 not expected until 2025 as Apple sits on backlog of first-gen inventory * Will the iPhone 16 Pro be able to record 4K spatial video? * Vision Pro launching on February 2, pre-orders begin next week * Here's everything that Apple includes in the Vision Pro box * Prescription lenses for Vision Pro to cost $149 – less than predicted * Apple increases Vision Pro battery life estimate for video playback * Vision Pro's Persona feature will be considered a 'beta' at launch * Apple shares new 'Get Ready' Vision Pro ad with clips from Star Wars, Back to the Future, more * Xcode files reveal Vision Pro RAM details, but what about storage capacities? * Apple Vision Pro demos in retail stores will begin on February 2 * US expected to hit Apple with major antitrust lawsuit this year * Apple tells EU it has five different App Stores, not just one * When will Killers of the Flower Moon stream on Apple TV+? * Ridley Scott's Napoleon movie now available on premium video on demand
Benjamin and Chance are back from the holidays. Chance retells his experience using CarPlay and EV routing in Apple Maps, the Apple Watch is (temporarily?) back on shelves, Apple is reportedly in talks with news publishers about licensing content for its AI systems, and all signs point to an impending Vision Pro release.
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Links* Chance’s thread on Threads with Mach-E roadtrip details * Charging a Mach-E at a Tesla Supercharger * Ford will add Tesla plug to its electric vehicles in surprising move * GM and Ford EV owners to get Tesla Supercharger access as soon as February * iOS 17 adds real-time charging availability info for EV drivers * This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous * Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything we know right now * Apple Watch ban temporarily halted, thanks to US appeals court * Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 return to Apple Online Store after a week of unavailability * Next-gen Apple Watch again rumored to break compatibility with existing bands - 9to5Mac * Apple Infinite Loop retail store permanently closing next month * Apple permanently closing Apple Royal Hawaiian retail store next month after 15 years * Apple wants to train its AI with $50 million worth of licensed news articles * Vision Pro release date: Everything we know
Benjamin and Chance look back on the year in Apple news, assessing the state of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the rest of Apple’s product lineup in light of the 2023 releases, and what is rumored to come in 2024.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the wild situation of the Apple Watch sales ban in the US as part of an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo over blood oxygen sensor patents. Also, Apple has finally shared details of the first vehicles featuring next-generation CarPlay, Apple News+ adds The Athletic, and we round out the year with some #Ask9to5Mac questions.
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Links* Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales: Here's why * ITC denies Apple's request to delay looming Apple Watch ban * First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced * Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shines * Apple News+ now includes sports coverage from The Athletic, Wirecutter coming soon * Report: Apple offers to open up Apple Pay NFC system on iPhone to appease EU regulators * Apple announces new 'contingent pricing' feature for App Store subscriptions * EU to ban anti-steering App Store rules for Apple Music competitors after Spotify complaint * Apple developing possible software workaround in response to Apple Watch ban * Chance’s appearance on Charlie Chapman’s Launched podcast
iOS 17.2 is finally here, and Benjamin and Chance break down all the new features. iOS 17.3 introduces new opt-in measures to protect against shoulder surfing thieves. Also, Apple blocks Beeper Mini, launches a USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2, and plans to start offering incentives for artists to make their songs available in Spatial Audio on Apple Music.
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Links* Stolen Device Protection for iPhone: Now in testing * How to swipe between Apple Watch faces in watchOS 10 * Apple shut down Beeper Mini's iMessage for Android * Apple Music collaborative playlists add emoji reactions in iOS 17.3 beta * Beeper Mini restores iMessage service, now for free * iMessage for Android via Beeper Mini and Cloud are down again * Apple releases standalone USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2 for $99 * Apple's chief iPhone and Apple Watch designer leaving * Apple Podcasts app launching on Tesla vehicles next week * GM's latest excuse for dropping CarPlay is its dumbest yet * Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price? | Electrek * Report: Apple Music to add new incentives for artists who use Dolby Atmos
iOS 17.2 beta release candidate is here with a few surprise changes in store, while Apple formally retires the iTunes TV Shows and Movies apps in tvOS. An impressive new app called Beeper brings iMessage to Android in the right way. There’s also talk of an Apple-Paramount streaming bundle, and the M3 MacBook Air might be released sooner than we thought. Benjamin and Chance discuss it all.
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Links* Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight, Home app needs more notification controls * Chance's now $29 camera with HomeKit Secure Video * Here's what's actually going on in that viral 'glitch in the matrix' iPhone mirror picture * iOS 17.2 release notes: Every new feature and change * iTunes Movies and TV Shows app discontinued with new Apple TV update * tvOS 17.2 changes the behavior of the Siri button * Rumor: New Action button coming to the entire iPhone 16 lineup * Beeper Mini will add SMS, Facetime in 'near future' * Beeper Mini is even better than a real iMessage app for Android * Beeper Mini brings native iMessage to Android * New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air coming soon: report * Report: Apple in talks to offer combined streaming bundle of Apple TV+ and Paramount+ * Apple original film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' will be available to buy/rent from tomorrow
Chance has some more thoughts about his new MacBook Pro, then he and Benjamin dive into the changes in iOS 17.2 beta 4, Apple services debut their Year-in-Review press, Apple seems to be on the edge of ditching Goldman Sachs for the Apple Card, and there are even more hints about when we can expect the Vision Pro to actually go on sale.
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Links* Apple Music Replay 2023: How to find your top songs, artists, more * Spotify Wrapped 2023: Everything you need to know * Apple Books Year Review: How to see * Apple announces top podcasts of 2023 alongside new Apple Books Year in Review feature * iOS 17.2 beta 4 lets users change default notification sound * Apple ending Apple Card partnership with Goldman Sachs * Apple delays plans to bring its own 5G modems to the iPhone * Apple makes up less than 5% of Arm's revenue, and Arm can't do anything about it * Apple reveals 2023 App Store Award winners; names generative AI the 'trend of the year' * Good news and bad news for people waiting on a MacBook with built-in 5G * Apple Vision Pro gets new onboarding videos with visionOS beta 6 * Gurman: Apple Vision Pro still not quite ready for launch, likely to release around March
Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking news that Apple is adopting RCS for iPhone messaging, likely with iOS 18 next year, and its implications on the ecosystem at large. We also answer your begging questions in #Ask9to5Mac, on this special holiday episode. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!
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Links* Apple extends free period for iPhone 14 satellite features * Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year * What color bubbles will RCS messages be? Here's Apple's answer * RCS is coming to iOS, but will it change anything for iPhone users? * Apple's RCS announcement date wasn't coincidence * Apple Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals revealed * Apple aims to make holiday shopping easier with 'Order By' deadlines * Black Friday Apple deals: M3 MacBook Pro, AirPods, more * Apple Music Classical is now available on the iPad * Is Craig Federighi a Taylor Swift fan?
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest features in iOS 17.2, Mark Gurman teases a major ‘ambitious’ iOS 18 update, Ming-Chi Kuo provides a 2024 roadmap for what to expect from iPad hardware, and Apple gives some press a hands-on demo of spatial videos viewed through Apple Vision Pro.
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Links* Apple has allowed some press to view their own spatial videos in Vision Pro, Final Cut gaining editing ability next year * iOS 17.2 beta 2 enables Vision Pro spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro * Daring Fireball: Vision Pro, Spatial Video, and Panoramic Photos * WSJ Vision Pro write-up * Apple iPhone Spatial Video Arrives in Beta and Looks Amazing on Vision Pro * Apple extends free period for iPhone 14 satellite features * iOS 17.2 beta 2: Here are all of the features and changes * iOS 17.2 lets users disable inline text predictions * watchOS 10.2 brings back gesture to swipe between watch faces * Shazam comes to your Mac's menu bar and Control Center in latest beta * Apple wants iOS 18 to be its most 'ambitious and compelling' update in years, report says * Kuo: Apple to update all iPad models next year, including OLED iPad Pro and new 12.9-inch iPad Air * Apple reportedly planning major price increase for OLED iPad Pro * Why the rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air actually makes a lot of sense * Apple earns 36% of Google search ad revenue through Safari, antitrust trial reveals
Following the review embargo lifting for the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro lineup this week, Chance talks about his hands-on experience with the new MacBook Pro. Benjamin and Chance also discuss the uncharacteristic Apple PR statement about the future of the iMac roadmap, the disappointing outlook for the AirPods Max, and all the new features coming in iOS 17.2.
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Links* M3 MacBook Pro review: Peak performance – Six Colors * M3 MacBook Pro reignites debate over 8GB RAM, and Apple tiers * macOS 'High Power Mode' expands to 14-inch MacBook Pro for the first time * Hands-on: Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro in space 'black' (and why I bought it) * Apple says it is not making a new 27-inch iMac * The first Apple Watch was supposed to launch with blood sugar monitoring * Apple Watch for Android was coming, canceled to protect iPhone * Apple Health: Blood Pressure, Glucose, Sleep Apnea; Team Issues - Bloomberg * iOS 17.2 has a system to update sealed iPhones at Apple Stores * iOS 17.2 beta 1: Here are all of the new features and changes * The simplicity of Apple's Journal app could end up ruining it * iOS 17.2 beta includes all-new Journal app; here’s how it works * New AirPods Max coming next year reportedly will still lag behind AirPods Pro features, lack H2 chip * 3D movies showing up in Apple TV app ahead of Apple Vision Pro launch
Benjamin and Chance discuss everything Apple announced at its October Halloween-themed event, including all the nuances of the M3 Apple Silicon generation, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the (somewhat) updated iMac.
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Links* Apple officially unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max: 3 nanometer, Dynamic Caching GPU, more * Apple announces new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro: M3 chip, Space Black, cheaper $1599 starting price * Apple announces new 24-inch iMac with M3 chip * Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max * Here’s how Apple shot the entire ‘Scary fast’ event on iPhone 15 Pro (even the drone footage)
Benjamin and Chance are thrilled to see Apple switching it up a bit for this end-of-month video event streaming, for the first time, in the evening. They talk about what they expect to see at the start of the M3 Apple Silicon Mac generation. iOS 17.1 has shipped with some cool new additions to Apple Music, meanwhile Apple is said to be hard at work integrating AI features into all parts of iOS 18. Plus, TV+ price rises and the rumored 2024 roadmap for new AirPods models.
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Links* Zuckerberg: Threads on track to be a billion-person app that's 'more positive' than its competitor * What to expect from Apple's unexpected 'Scary Fast' evening Mac event * Apple announces special event for October 30: 'Scary fast' * Bloomberg: New Macs to be announced at end of the month * Report: AI features in development for iOS 18, Siri, Apple Music, Xcode and more * Apple planning major AirPods refresh including new AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more * Apple releases iOS 17.1 with AirDrop, StandBy, and Music features plus 7 bug fixes * iOS 17.1 available now with these new features and bug fixes * Report: Apple planning revamped TV app, will discontinue dedicated iTunes movie and TV show apps * Apple TV+, Arcade, and News+ subscription price increases from today * Apple Announces October 30 Event, Held At 5 PM Pacific — Benjamin Mayo
Benjamin and Chance analyze the good and (mostly) bad of the Apple Pencil lineup, following the announcement of the new USB-C model this week. Also, there are details about what Apple will cut from a cheaper Vision Pro model; how critical is EyeSight to the product, really? Listeners back up Chance’s poor CarPlay GPS experiences, more iPhone camera testing at ACL, and Apple TV+'s new film strategy begins today.
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Links* This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous * iPhone 15 Pro Max 5x daylight zoom test at ACL * iPhone 15 reportedly selling worse than iPhone 14 in China * Apple unveils cheaper Apple Pencil with USB-C port and more * Apple Pencil USB-C vs Apple Pencil 2 vs 1 * Cheaper next-gen Apple Vision headset will likely drop EyeSight feature to save on cost * Apple ends partnership with John Lasseter's Skydance Animation, 'Spellbound' going to Netflix * Netflix will now charge up to $23/month for access after latest price increase
Chance discusses his experience using the iPhone 15 Pro Max to take photos and videos at a concert, and how the Camera app leaves much to be desired for these use cases. Also, CarPlay troubles, the knock-on impact of Benjamin’s phone number changeover, and the iPhone 12 radiation remedy to appease the French government.
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Links* The 1975 concert video #1 * The 1975 concert video #2 * 5x > 2x > 1x > 5x camera test * Upgrade #480: Never Do a Deal with the Preference Daemon - Relay FM * Review: iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max – Six Colors * Apple Wallet app integrates balances and transaction history for Discover US credit cards * Apple explains why iPhone 12 was always safe to use in France, iOS 17.1 to address non-standard test that triggered non-issue * iOS 17.1 changes iPhone 15 Pro Action Button behavior * See Discover balance in Apple Wallet: How-to * On Kuo’s latest Apple Watch report and the lack of nuance
Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with Apple Watch Double Tap and all the changes in the latest iOS 17.1 beta, wrap up the iPhone 15 #overheatinggate fiasco, dive deep into the ongoing Google trial that is revealing all sorts of details about the Apple search deal, and discuss why Formula 1 is a good target for Apple’s sports streaming ambitions.
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Links* Apple says a software update is on the way to fix iPhone 15 overheating problems * Apple releases iOS 17.0.3 with fix for iPhone 15 overheating issues * Does iOS 17.0.3 slow down iPhone 15 Pro to prevent overheating? * iPhone 15 Pro Max back glass cracks within seconds in new durability test [Video] * Does the iPhone 15 Pro Max bend and crack easily? Consumer Reports says no * Bloomberg: Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020 * Apple pondered replacing Google with DuckDuckGo as default search engine in Safari private browsing mode * Apple has a next-gen search engine called Pegasus, but don't expect a Google Search competitor yet * Eddy Cue defends Google search deal despite privacy concerns: ‘The iPhone is a much more private device’ than Android * Apple Watch Series 9 Double Tap feature now available in watchOS 10.1 beta * iOS 17.1 finally lets you pick the album to use for the Photo Shuffle lock screen * Report: Apple considers huge bid for global Formula 1 streaming rights * Writers strike finally over, streamers agree to bonus payout for most popular shows * Netflix price increase coming when ongoing actors strike ends
Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on experiences with Apple’s latest hardware: the Apple Watch Series 9 and iPhone 15 Pro. Plus, macOS Sonoma brings some cool new features to the Mac, and the first iOS 17.1 developer seed is released, kicking off a whole new beta cycle.
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Links* Apple releases macOS Sonoma with interactive desktop widgets, Game Mode, new wallpapers, much more * iOS 17.1 beta 1: New Apple Music and AirDrop features, more * Apple Wallet app can now show current account balances from UK banks * Apple was working on stock trading service for iPhone users, plans put on hold after the market tanked * Apple explains why only revised AirPods Pro 2 support lossless audio from Vision Pro * iPhone 15 can locate your friends up to 60 meters away with Precision Finding [Video] * Hands-on: Unboxing the new iPhone 15 Pro Max in Natural Titanium [Gallery] * iPhone 15 Pro overheating problems caused by design compromises, Kuo says * iPhone 15 overheating reports, with temperatures as high as 116F * iPhone 15 Pro design once again blamed for causing overheating
Benjamin and Chance discuss their Apple Store ordering experiences, and assess the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch reviews that dropped this week. Chance has received his FineWoven case .. and has thoughts. They also talk about their favorite features in iOS 17 and the other Apple OS updates released this week.
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Links* Apple told employees to keep quiet about iPhone 12 radiation * Apple disputes claim that the iPhone 12 is suddenly breaking radiation standards * Apple to release iPhone 12 software update to address France ban over radiation concerns * AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C reviews: no hardware surprises, software features rock * iPhone 15/15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max review roundup and hands-on videos * Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 reviews: Double Tap, pink, and Siri responsiveness * The best iOS 17 apps with interactive widgets, StandBy support, and more
Benjamin and Chance break down all the announcements from Apple’s September event, including reactions to the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and their latest carbon-neutral environmental initiatives. Chance also retells his experience of his first time at Steve Jobs Theater.
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Links* Tim Cook learns how to dab (or dap?) like they do in Oakland * Apple Park’s budget * “Another Birthday" video * “Dear Tim” video * Apple Watch Series 9 * “Mother Nature” video * Apple Watch Ultra 2 * iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus features * Chance’s hands-on with iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus * AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C * iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max features * Chance’s hands-on with iPhone 15 Pro * New Portrait mode features coming older iPhones * 48MP HEIF setting comes to iPhone 14 Pro * Vision Pro updates and AirPods support * Chance made a YouTube video * Mayo has made a lot of YouTube videos (including magic tricks)
Benjamin and Chance discuss the impact of an aluminum Magic Keyboard on the appeal of the iPad Pro, and whether Apple could do more to focus on the education market with cheaper iPad and MacBook models. Apple surprises with an early launch for the visionOS App Store, and we prepare for the iPhone 15 announcement next week with an event-themed #Ask9to5Mac segment.
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Links* Gurman: New Magic Keyboard will make iPad Pro more like a laptop than ever, with aluminum base and larger trackpad * Apple acquires 50-year-old 'leading record label' to bolster Apple Music Classical * Report: Apple claims iMessage not big enough to fall under purview of EU 'gatekeeper' competition law * Digital Markets Act antitrust law includes Apple's App Store * App Store launching on visionOS for developers later this year - 9to5Mac * Low-cost MacBook to compete with Chromebooks – sketchy report * Chance on Charlie Chapman’s Launched podcast
The September Apple event is finally official, and we expect to see the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9. Benjamin and Chance also break down this week’s flurry of leaks surrounding the iPhone 15 colors and cases, the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is reportedly getting redesigned, and Apple is testing a new 3D printing process for its products. Plus, some talk about the current state of the smart home market.
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Links* Apple officially announces iPhone 15 event: 'Wonderlust.' * Apple September event: iPhone 15, new Apple Watch, more * iPhone 15 Pro Max starting 'mass shipments' this week, says Kuo * Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max production lags as Apple continues to resolve production issues * iPhone 15 Pro Max to be the best-selling model, analyst says * iPhone 15 Pro Max to face 3-4 week delay – analyst * iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro dummy units show off the most boring color options ever * iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro colors: Every option * iPhone 15 Pro: Is Apple 'FineWoven' the new leather? * Apple Watch Series 9 launch might include an all-new band design * Select Apple Watch Series 9 models will be first Apple products made with 3D printing process * New iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard coming soon, report says * Philips Hue announces its first smart cameras, Matter update, and more * Review: Eve Outdoor Cam excels as a 2-in-1 HomeKit camera and floodlight
Benjamin and Chance analyze this week’s flurry of leaks about the supposed cable coming in the iPhone 15 box. Apple also started up the Vision Pro PR machine, released the latest iOS 17 beta, and why a 2021 movie jumped to the top of the TV+ charts.
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Links * iPhone 15 charging cable may be long enough to actually use * USB-C cable included with iPhone 15 may be limited to USB 2.0 * iPhone 15 rumors: 'Ultra' name potential, braided USB-C cables * iOS 17 beta hints at new Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro * iOS 17 Apple Maps suggests an offline map to download when getting directions to an area with poor cell service * Apple decides to support Right to Repair Act bill in California * Fantastical, Widgetsmith, and Spool makers dish on Apple Vision Pro development * Threads for web rolling out this week, confirms Zuckerberg
Benjamin and Chance discuss what an ‘Apple Watch X’ could look like, in what Mark Gurman described as the biggest redesign for the Apple Watch ever. There’s a brewing social media storm about iPhone battery health possibly degrading faster than normal, the iTunes Trailers app is discontinued, and Chance is frustrated with the (un)reliability of the HomePod multi-room experience.
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Links * Wireless network provider support and features for iPhone in Europe – Apple Support (UK) * Sync Volume of AirPlay 2 Multi-room Audio Groups on iPhone * iOS 17 beta 6: Here's what's new with the update * iPhone 14 Pro battery health and capacity complaints mount * Gurman: Major 'Apple Watch X' redesign coming as soon as next year, testing magnetic band attachments * 'iTunes Movie Trailers' app going away after over a decade * Ford taps Eddy Cue's former deputy Peter Stern to lead services after leaving Apple * Sync Volume of AirPlay 2 Multi-room Audio Groups on iPhone - YouTube
Benjamin and Chance analyze the salient points from Apple’s quarterly earnings report, discuss the intriguing new Apple Music Discovery Station feature that launched this week, and everything new in the iOS 17 beta. We also think we know when the iPhone 15 event will be held in September, and how the high-end of the next Apple Silicon cycle is shaping up with details on the M3 Max chip.
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Links * AAPL reports Q3 2023 earnings: $81.8 billion revenue, iPhone sales dip * Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that * Apple execs tout Mac success following Intel transition but warn of Q4 double-digit drop in revenue * What is Discovery Station in Apple Music? * Apple releases iOS 17 developer beta 5 * iOS 17 beta 5 Live Voicemail prompt reduces confusion, but it’s still confusing * Apple prepping for iPhone 15 Pro event on September 13 * iPhone 15 event date probably September 12, with hybrid format * When will the iPhone 15 go on sale? * Apple testing new MacBook Pro with 40-core GPU M3 Max chip * Apple among tech companies eyeing local NBA streaming rights as Bally Sports falls * Analysts won't stop suggesting that Apple is buying Disney
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the Apple news of the past week including rumors about new colors for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, the thin-bezel future of the iPad hardware design, new AirTag generation coming in 2024, Screen Time bugs annoying parents, and details of how Apple plans to crackdown on app user fingerprinting with a new policy coming with iOS 17.
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Links * Apple planning to significantly reduce iPad bezel sizes with LIPO technology * Gurman: Expect iPhone 15 price increases, Apple tested dark gray titanium color for Apple Watch Ultra * Rumor: Apple Watch Series 9 to be available in new color option alongside black titanium Ultra * iPad mini 7 reportedly coming soon; here are the new features I'd like to see * Apple reportedly prepping second-gen AirTag for launch next year * Screen Time is broken for many, Apple admits to parents * App Store developers must detail why they're using some APIs * Apple TV is the frontrunner to land streaming deal for Pac-12 conference, similar structure to MLS Season Pass
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 4, plus Apple starts handing out dev kits for Apple Vision Pro … but will developers make apps for a brand new niche platform? There are also rumors of an iPhone 15 Pro price hike, and Apple threatens to end iMessage/FaceTime in the UK if a new law goes into effect that would weaken the platform’s end-to-end encryption security.
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Links * Developers can now apply for an Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit * Apple to hold developer labs to promote App Store and Vision Pro * Apple releases visionOS 1 beta 2 simulator ahead of first developer kits shipping * iOS 17 beta 4: Here's what new * Threads adds 'Following' feed: Here's how to find it * Threads web app in the works, but don't count on a Mac app (for now) * Apple says it would remove iMessage and FaceTime in the UK rather than break end-to-end encryption * Bloomberg: Apple considering price hike for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max * iPhone 15 prices could rise by $200 for Pro Max, claims analyst * iPhone 15 Pro production issue may be resolved before delay * iPhone 15 Pro could face 'severe shortages' at launch * Report: Apple pushing suppliers to develop truly ‘bezel-less’ iPhone displays
Following the launch of the first public betas, Benjamin and Chance discuss how the betas are faring for them and their favorite features across Apple’s software releases this year. Chance gives his review of the new Betas Studio Pro headphones and how they compare to AirPods Max. Plus, Chance puts Benjamin in his place on GM's plan to ditch CarPlay, and Apple has reportedly developed an internal-only version of ‘ChatGPT’ for employees as it experiments with generative AI technologies.
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Links * Apple releases iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 public beta 1 * Top 10 features to try out with the iOS 17 public beta * Review: Beats Studio Pro are here, and they make AirPods Max impossible to recommend (for now) * Porsche unveils revamped CarPlay experience with climate controls and more * GM dealers aren’t happy future EVs won’t support CarPlay * Gurman: Apple using custom 'Apple GPT' chatbot internally as it plans for generative AI features in 2024 * Gurman: First M3 Apple Silicon Macs likely to launch in October * Actors now on strike as Apple and other Hollywood studios fail to reach deal with Screen Actors Guild
Benjamin and Chance reminisce on the 15th year anniversary of the App Store, discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 3, and analyze Meta’s successful launch of Twitter alternative Threads. There are also details about the planned retail rollout for Apple Vision Pro and Apple TV+ ramps up its theatrical distribution strategy for original movies.
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Links * iOS 17 beta 3: Here's what's new * Threads hits 100 million users in just 5 days, toppling record set by ChatGPT * Apple has arrived to the Threads party as new platform approaches 100M users * Threads now available to download: Meta’s new microblogging * Confirmed: That's the real Apple Fellow Phil Schiller on Threads * Porsche unveils revamped CarPlay experience with climate controls and more * GM dealers aren’t happy future EVs won’t support CarPlay * Vision Pro launch at retail stores is Apple's most complex rollout ever, will require appointment to buy * Apple shares official trailer for 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' in theaters October * Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' arriving in theaters worldwide in November before streaming on Apple TV+
Benjamin and Chance explore the latest developments with the Apple Card, with Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to hand over the business to American Express. Plus, iPhone 15 rumors are picking up pace and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is making a new Mac external display that can double up as a smart display in a low-power mode.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of a rumored 30-inch iMac, which could be the Apple Silicon spiritual successor to the Intel iMac Pro. A second-gen Apple Watch Ultra is also said to be coming this fall, faster than some may have expected. More details about how the Vision Pro works in VR are coming out, new Beats Studio Pro leaks, and we answer some #Ask9to5Mac questions.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 2, and the release of the first-ever visionOS SDK, with the Simulator giving us a first glimpse at the Vision Pro operating system. Plus, Apple execs talk about why third-party watch faces for Apple Watch haven’t happened (yet), and the EU threatens new regulation around replaceable batteries in devices — but Apple might already be in compliance.
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Benjamin and Chance talk all things Apple Vision Pro, from hardware design to its features to its real-world appeal. We also walk through Chance’s impressions of his hands-on demo experience at WWDC last week. Plus, Apple just dropped a trio of new M2 Macs, including very the compelling 15-inch MacBook Air.
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Benjamin and Zac break down the WWDC keynote with their impressions to all the announcements from the 15-inch MacBook Air to iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 and all of Apple’s software platform updates. Thoughts on Apple Vision Pro will come in next week’s episode.
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Benjamin and Chance give their final takes on what they expect from WWDC next week, including the latest rumors around new Mac hardware and the much anticipated Apple headset, as well as predictions for iOS 17 and the rest of Apple’s operating systems.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about the released WWDC schedule, and how they expect the conference will play out in light of a new platform launch. Apple headset price expectations continue to be set with a supposed bill of materials analysis topping $1600 in component costs. Final Cut and Logic launch on iPad, and there’s rumors of brand new ‘smart display’-esque features coming in iOS 17.
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Read More* Apple teases WWDC 2023, confirms keynote for June 5 at 10 a.m. * Apple invites VR headset experts to WWDC 2023 keynote * Manufacturing cost of Apple's headset exceeds $1,500 per unit * Reality Pro OS – Apple has now trademarked five names, inc xrOS * iOS 17 will make iPhone always-on display more functional with smart display feature * iOS 17 to include new AirPlay features and more * Reviews: Final Cut Pro for iPad 'still rendering,' Logic Pro for iPad a 'great' DAW * Apple expands US investment with new multibillion-dollar Broadcom deal for 5G tech * Report: Apple to start selling Ted Lasso merch through the Apple online store
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the iOS 17 Accessibility features Apple previewed this week. Apple also unveiled some new live concert features for Apple Music. Rumors give more color on the iPhone 16 spec situation, and anticipation for M3 Apple Silicon Macs grow. Plus, Chance goes hands-on with the newly-announced Beats Studio Buds+.
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Benjamin and Zac discuss the surprise announcement this week that Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro are coming to iPad, with brand new UIs designed for touch input. Apple also unveiled the new Pride Band and watch face for 2023, and the EU is already warning Apple not to make the iPhone 15 USB-C port proprietary. Even bigger screen sizes are rumored for the iPhone 16, and Zac reveals that he has committed the cardinal sin of becoming a right Dock person.
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Read More* Apple reports Q2 2023 earnings: $94.8 billion revenue, new records for Services and iPhone * Apple announces new Pride band for 2023, matching Apple Watch face and iPhone wallpaper * Let’s talk about subscription pricing for Logic and Final Cut Pro for iPad * Apple hasn't even switched the iPhone to USB-C, and the EU is already complaining * Apple Watch Series 9 could include the first speed boost in years * Largest iPhone screens ever coming to iPhone 16 Pro models
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Benjamin and Zac talk about this week in Apple, including a report on division inside the Siri group impacting feature development, a major rumored overhaul of watchOS coming at WWDC with a focus on widgets, and Apple and Google announce a new universal standard for unwanted tracking detection for Bluetooth trackers like AirTags.
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Read More* ElevenLabs - Prime AI Text to Speech | Voice Cloning * Apple employees hate Siri and are skeptical of its future * Gurman: watchOS 10 to bring 'notable changes' to Apple Watch user interface * watchOS 10 set to include revamvped design focused on widgets * Apple and Google team up on anti-stalking feature for AirTag, Tile, more * Hollywood writers' strike will disrupt content pipeline of Apple TV+ and other streaming services * Apple TV+ shows and movies: What to watch on Apple TV Plus
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Benjamin and Zac discuss the new iOS 17 rumors including Heath app coming to iPad, and a new Journals app. Some unidentified Mac model identifiers are revealed in Find My code, Bloomberg gives some more details on how the AR/VR headset is powered, and unsurprisingly Apple plans to restrict the upcoming iOS sideloading support to only markets where it is legally required to.
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Read More* A big update brings the Kindle Scribe closer to being good - The Verge * iOS 17 rumors: App sideloading, Find My, Wallet app changes - 9to5Mac * Gurman: Apple headset attaches required battery pack via magnetic connector, separate USB-C port for data transfer - 9to5Mac * Unreleased Macs show up in Apple’s Find My * Apple journaling app will be part of iOS 17, Sherlocking Day One * iPhoto Journal: Shuttle Flyover * Concept imagines iOS 17's rumored 'Journal' app design - 9to5Mac * Bloomberg: Health app coming to iPad this year, AI-powered ‘wellness coaching service’ also in the works - 9to5Mac * Apple seemingly removing HealthKit compatible iOS 8 apps from App Store due to issues (U: Apple statement) - 9to5Mac
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Benjamin and Zac explore the latest WWDC rumors circling, including tech specs for the 15-inch MacBook Air and a report on exactly what Apple apps we can expect to see on the upcoming AR/VR headset at launch. Plus, HomePod Sound Recognition launches, Apple TV beta tests its new Multiview streaming feature and TV+ makes a landmark deal with Canal+ to expand awareness of its content.
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Read More* iPhone SE 4 once again in flux as Kuo updates latest planning * Apple Card Savings Account: Hands-on and how to sign up to start earning interest * HomePod can now notify you when it hears your smoke detector alarm * Apple TV+ content now streaming on Canal+ at no extra charge * Hands-on with the new Multiview feature for Apple TV sports streams * Kuo: 15-inch MacBook Air won't offer 'M2 Pro' chip configuration after all * Netflix's password sharing crackdown coming to the US * Netflix kills DVD-in-the-mail business, upgrades ad-supported plan from 720p
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Benjamin and Zac discuss CarPlay troubles, both literally and figuratively with GM announcing they will no longer support the feature in their new EVs. We also discuss the rumors — that are very much in flux — surrounding the iPhone 15 solid state buttons and a possible second-generation Apple Studio Display. Apple finally launches its first retail presence in India, and The Steve Jobs Make Something Wonderful book is available to read now.
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Read More* GM is ditching CarPlay in all future EVs and teaming up with Google instead * Next-gen CarPlay killed the radio star * Apple to open its first store in India on April 18 * Apple banned 22 'competing brands' from around a new retail store * New Steve Jobs Archive ebook now available as a free download * ‘Don’t Call It HBO’ Max video service launching next month * In memory of the 27-inch iMac Pro with or without Mini-LED, no wait, Mini-LED display with 120Hz ProMotion * Apple scraps plans for 27-inch display with mini-LED and ProMotion * Kuo: 27-inch mini-LED Apple external display targeting 2025 release * iPhone 15 Pro may not have new solid-state buttons after all * Where does the latest iPhone 15 report leave the Action button? * iPhone 15 Pro: Meet the new volume buttons, same as the old volume buttons * MLB Friday Night Baseball returns April 7, Apple TV+ subscription now required * Hands-on: MLB app adds Live Activities support * iOS 16.5 code indicates quad-box Picture-in-Picture feature in development for Apple TV sports streams * FuboTV overhauls Apple TV app with enhanced Multiview experience
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Benjamin and Chance take a look at this week’s news, including rumors of significant UI updates to watchOS, Weather app stability woes, and the reasons why a dedicated Apple Passwords app would make sense. And the Steve Jobs Archive announces its first published works.
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Benjamin and Zac react to the rumors that the iPhone 15 Pro mute-switch button may actually be a customizable action button a la Apple Watch Ultra. Apple Pay Later is now available for a select random few. The strategically-confusing Apple Music Classical app is released, and WWDC 2023 is official!
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Benjamin and Zac discuss all the cool features coming in iOS 16.4, and what old macOS habits they’ve carried across to the modern day. Zac gives his thoughts on the Kindle Scribe, and Apple dips its toe into the neural network language model hype train with a new Siri framework hidden in the tvOS beta. Plus, Apple TV+ wants to make a big splash in cinemas with plans for wide theatrical distribution of its original films going forward.
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Benjamin bought a new keyboard, and talks about the ‘magic’ found within. Zac is excited for a new rumored HomePod model coming next year with a 7-inch display. And the pair evaluate whether it makes sense for Apple to enter the AR/VR headset market now, or whether the company should have held off, as some members of Apple’s design team purportedly argued for internally.
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Benjamin and Zac react to the announcement of Apple Music Classical, and recent rumors about the new design for the iPhone 15 mute ‘switch’ and the rollout for the next generation M3 Apple Silicon Macs. Plus, we discuss the experience of using HomePods as your TV speakers.
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Read More* Apple Music Classical launching on March 28, here's a first look * Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K * Apple launches new yellow color for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus * iPhone 14's Emergency SOS via satellite feature expanding to six new countries this month * iPhone 15 Pro rumored to have new unified volume buttons * iOS 16.4 lets users sign in with different Apple ID to download beta * New 15-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro to feature M3 chip * New M3 iMac could launch 2H 2023
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iOS 16.4 changes include the return of the much beloved Book page curl, the EU commission continues its anticompetitive case against Apple Music, and Benjamin and Zac reflect on just how good the 2018 iPad Pro was, and still is. Plus, Apple boosts the trade-in values for many of its products, TV+ hires another ad executive, and Benjamin gives his impressions of the MLS Season Pass launch.
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Benjamin and Zac explore the rumors swirling about a 15-inch MacBook Air supposedly coming soon, and how it would fit into the current MacBook lineup. They also discuss the latest news that the AR/VR headset has once again been delayed, and ponder whether Apple would limit the capabilities of the iPhone 15 USB-C port on purpose.
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04:58 Gaming “event”
13:35 AI “event”
19:33 Things
22:09 iPhone 15
28:39 iPhone 15 Pro
42:06 ZocDoc
43:23 iOS 16.4
1:03:05 Ladder
01:04:49 Glucose tracking
01:09:50 TV Corner
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Benjamin and Zac explore the rumors swirling about a 15-inch MacBook Air supposedly coming soon, and how it would fit into the current MacBook lineup. They also discuss the latest news that the AR/VR headset has once again been delayed, and ponder whether Apple would limit the capabilities of the iPhone 15 USB-C port on purpose.
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Read More* iPhone 15 USB-C port may have some features limited to Apple certified cables and accessories * 15-inch MacBook Air set for an ‘early April’ release, new report says * Bloomberg: Apple delays AR/VR headset launch again, now expects to unveil the device at WWDC * Apple fixes annoying HomePod bug that caused HomeKit requests to time out and fail the first time you ask * iOS 16.3.1 now available for iPhone users, here’s what’s new * Apple announces release date for Ted Lasso season three
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Benjamin shares his hands-on thoughts with the new second-generation HomePod after about a week of testing. Apple changes up the executive ranks with a new Chief People Officer, and news that they won’t replace the industrial design position when Evans Hankey leaves. There is also a report that Apple isn’t planning on releasing a new Mac Studio for the M2 generation.
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Read More* iOS 16.2 expands AirDrop 10-minute limit for ‘Everyone’ from China to everywhere * Apple to eliminate ‘industrial design chief’ position; team will now report to COO Jeff Williams * Apple names its first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ as part of leadership shakeup * Report: Apple unlikely to launch new Mac Studio as it instead focuses on the Mac Pro * Hands-on: The new HomePod compared to the original * Apple rolls out revamped website design with new dropdown navigation menus * Apple TV+ shows and movies: Everything to watch on Apple TV Plus
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Benjamin and Zac process some new Apple rumors including foldable iPads in 2024, the availability of the periscope zoom lens on iPhone 16 and beyond, and how Siri will maybe help users make content for the upcoming Reality Pro headset. Plus, we digest the official reviews for HomePod (second-generation).
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Read More* M2 Mac mini reviews: ‘Mac Studio junior’ with impressive performance, versatile prices * iOS 16.3 lets iPhone users add lock screen widgets to a classic wallpaper if you still have it * Folding iPad launch next year, says Kuo, ahead of a folding iPhone * Kuo: Upgraded optical zoom to be exclusive to iPhone ‘Pro Max’ cameras until at least 2025 * Apple wants everyone to create ‘Reality Pro’ headset apps using Siri, internal demos focused on health and storytelling * HomePod 2 reviews: A successful ‘do-over’ with excellent sound quality, better smart home features
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Benjamin and Zac discuss a change to Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch, Apple’s newest TV+ ad, and reviewers have gotten a chance to go hands-on with the new M2 MacBook Pro and Mac mini. Plus, there’s new rumors about the iPhone 15 Pro chassis redesign and insights into exactly how Apple’s upcoming AR headset will work from a software perspective.
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Read More* Apple Watch Ultra never really turns off * Advanced Data Protection has created a problem for HomePods, here’s how to fix it * Timothée Chalamet is desperate to have an Apple TV+ show in new ad * M2 MacBook Pro reviews: A beast of a machine, but overkill for almost everyone * M2 Mac mini reviews: ‘Mac Studio junior’ with impressive performance, versatile prices * Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro to feature ‘beautiful’ new design with thinner bezels and curved edges * Apple ‘Reality Pro’ headset will toggle between AR/VR, serve as Mac display, 2-hour external battery packs, more * Hands-on: Tapbots officially launches ‘Ivory for Mastodon’ with Tweetbot foundation * Apple Fellow Phil Schiller confirms he’s now on Mastodon after deleting Twitter account
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Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s hardware announcements this week including the new lineup of MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and the return of the original big HomePod. Plus, there’s more rumors about the AR headset roadmap and Apple TV+ presents its spring slate of shows.
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Read More* New MacBook Pro now official: M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, 8K HDMI, Wi-Fi 6E * Apple launches new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro chip, lower $599 starting price * Bah, humbug! MacBook Air’s midnight finish was no match for a toy air hockey table * Apple unveils new full-size HomePod with refined design, new color, $299 price, more * Apple celebrates Black History Month with special-edition Apple Watch Sport Loop, new watch face, more * iOS 16.3 brings iCloud Advanced Data Protection feature to all users worldwide * Apple reportedly developing cheaper mixed-reality headset, postpones AR glasses * Ted Lasso season three confirmed for spring as Apple TV+ unveils a dozen new original series * Siri pulled a false alarm at the gym and caused 15 armed police officers to show up
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A whole bunch of rumors this week as Apple’s plans for 2023 products become clearer. Further ahead, there’s a new report out that Apple is readying its first touchscreen Mac. Apple is also preparing to replace the modem, WiFi and Bluetooth chips in its device with custom parts of its own design. Plus, AI-narrated audiobooks in Apple Books and Apple Services VP Peter Stern announces he is leaving the company.
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Read More* Tim Cook taking $50 million pay cut in 2023 at his own request * Apple to lean on LG for production of its first Apple Watch micro-LED display * Apple Music exec adds Apple TV+ to responsibilities amid Services leadership reshuffle * Report: MacBook Pro refresh ‘delayed once again,’ shipments expected to halve * Kuo: New AirPods Max and $99 AirPods Lite in the works * Apple developing touchscreen Macs that could debut in 2025 with new MacBook Pro * First Apple Silicon Mac Pro could come by spring as test machines run macOS 13.3 * Apple custom displays: What the Bloomberg report really means (probably) * Apple Business Connect launches as free tool to help organize key information across services * First OLED MacBook next year ‘at the earliest’; expect thinner and lighter models * New report hints at brighter Micro LED display coming to 2024 Apple Watch models * Apple to start making its own custom screens for iPhone and Apple Watch, ditching partners like Samsung * Eddy Cue pens letter celebrating Apple’s ‘groundbreaking’ services: $320 billion paid to developers, nearly 1 billion paid subs
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Benjamin and Zac start the new year off with Jeff Pu reporting on Apple’s upcoming product roadmap, from iPhone 15 to Apple Watch to AirPods. The Information has a big story about the latest tech specs of the Apple AR/VR headset. Plus, Apple announces price increases for iPhone battery replacement and the new HomeKit architecture rollout is paused, for now.
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Read More* Kuo: Apple AR/VR headset development behind schedule, expect late fall release * Apple mixed reality headset may require AirPods for audio, H2 chip includes secret low-latency mode * iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus rumored to feature 48MP rear camera, just like Pro models * Jeff Pu: Apple Watch Ultra to get larger display with Micro LED technology in 2024 * Apple reportedly working on ‘AirPods Lite’ to compete with cheaper wireless earbuds * Apple raising prices of its battery replacement service for older iPhone models
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Benjamin and Zac review the year in Apple news, discussing all the major stories from the last twelve months, including reflecting on all the new 2022 hardware products, from the Mac Studio in March through to the iPhone 14 lineup in the fall. Happy New Year everyone!
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Read MoreJanuary* AAPL hits $3 trillion market cap, Apple now first company to reach milestone valuation + AAPL lost a trillion dollars this year as iPhone shipments forecasted to drop into 2023 * iPhone 14 Pro now rumored to feature ‘hole + pill design’ instead of notch * iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required * Cisco exec turned Apple comms VP departs after less than a year, Kristin Huguet to take over
February* Apple tackling AirTag stalking concerns with these changes to Find My network * Apple announces new Tap to Pay feature that turns iPhones into contactless payment terminals + Square bringing Tap to Pay on iPhone support to its POS app later this year
March* iPhone SE 3 tidbits: Lacks MagSafe and Ceramic Shield technologies, IP67, no 5G mmWave * Apple unveils iPad Air 5 with M1 chip, purple color option, more * Apple details highest-end processor with M1 Ultra, combining M1 Max chips * Apple announces new ‘Mac Studio’ desktop computer powered by M1 Ultra chip with expanded I/O * Apple announces new $1599 27-inch 5K Apple Studio Display, featuring Center Stage webcam + Apple’s Studio Display’s poor webcam quality is not a software bug after all * Apple teases Apple Silicon Mac Pro at end of March event * CODA wins Best Picture: Apple becomes first streaming service to get Oscars top prize
April* MLB talks Friday Night Baseball on TV+: ‘Apple reaches into every single home’ * Apple Self Service Repair store now available, allowing customers to repair their own iPhones for the first time
May* Apple discontinues iPod touch, ending 20 year run of iconic ‘iPod’ brand * iPod touch now removed from Apple website as old URL redirects users to Apple Support * Now obsolete, the iPod touch was once the gateway to the iOS ecosystem * iPod In Memoriam
June* WWDC 2022 News Hub and Live Blog: iOS 16, macOS 13, new MacBook Air, more * Apple announces exclusive streaming deal for all Major League Soccer games, separate subscription required * Apple again updates App Store guidelines to comply with Dutch government requirements
July* Jony Ive is no longer an Apple consultant, says report + Jony Ive LoveFrom contract was likely only ever a PR fiction; ending it means nothing * M2 MacBook Air reviews are in: New era, all-day battery, same base storage concern as MacBook Pro + M2 MacBook Air takes performance hit with slower SSD on base model
August* Apple expanding App Store ads from search to ‘Today’ tab and more + Apple temporarily halts showing ads for gambling apps on App Store product pages following developer complaints
September* iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max: Top features available on both large screen models * AirPods Pro 2 have everything you need – but there’s one feature Apple hid * Hands-on: Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra + Apple Watch Series 8: Hands-on with the new Hermès Lucky Horse face
October* Apple announces new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro with M2 chip, Apple Pencil hover feature * Apple debuts all-new iPad 10: Larger display, four colors, landscape front camera, more * Apple TV 4K officially launches; delays and shortages impacting availability
November* Apple warns iPhone 14 Pro availability is limited as COVID-19 restrictions close supply chain factories in China + iPhone 14 Pro shortage could hit 6M units following unrest and resignations * Apple-backed Matter smart home standard officially launches as iOS 16.1 adds support
December* Apple reveals new karaoke-like ‘Apple Music Sing’ feature launching this month * Apple debuts Advanced Data Protection to bring end-to-end encryption to Messages in iCloud, Photos, device backups, much more
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Benjamin and Zac dive into the reports that Apple is preparing to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act, with alternative app stores and sideloading becoming a possibility on the iPhone for the first time. Also, there’s rumors that Apple has cancelled plans to release an iPhone SE 4 next year, and we have more clarity on the final specs for the upcoming Apple Silicon Mac Pro.
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Read More* Apple VR headset is probably to blame for Google picking off NFL Sunday Ticket deal at the 11th hour * Kuo: Mass production of iPhone SE 4 might be cancelled or delayed until 2024 * AirPods Pro 2: The perfect replacement for AirPods Max that I didn’t know I needed * Apple reveals MLS Season Pass schedule following exclusive streaming rights deal * Apple’s self-service repair program now available for Studio Display and M1 Mac desktops * Apple TV app for Android is rumored, following earlier expansion to Android TV devices * Reported 2023 Mac Pro plan would be understandable, but still potentially concerning * Apple reportedly prepping ‘multiple new external monitors’ with Apple Silicon inside * Gurman: Apple cancels plans for high-end ‘M2 Extreme’ chip, but new Mac Pro will retain expandability options for RAM and storage * After months of negotiations, Apple reportedly exits the running for NFL Sunday Ticket package
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iOS 16.2 is out with a raft of new features, including Advanced Data Protection in the US, the Freeform app, HomeKit architecture changes, and more. Also, Zac and Benjamin praise the incomparable-yet-discontinued OG HomePod, Tesla cars get Apple Music and there’s rumors of an OLED MacBook Air coming in 2024.
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Read More* Twitter free speech enthusiast suspends journalists, blocks Mastodon links, closes Spaces * New MacBook Air with 15.5-inch display rumored for spring 2023 launch * iOS 16.2 patches over a dozen security vulnerabilities, iOS 15.7.2 also available with fixes * watchOS 9.2 now available for Apple Watch; here’s everything new * How to enable ‘More Frequent Updates’ for Live Activities in iOS 16.2 * iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite rolls out to United Kingdom, France, Germany and Ireland today * Advanced Data Protection is a win for Apple and users alike [Comment] * MacBook Air and iPad Pro with OLED displays still planned for 2024, report says * Apple now selling HomePod mini in Sweden and more countries * Uber and Uber Eats now rolling out Live Activities for the Lock Screen and iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island
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Chance Miller joins Zac and Benjamin to discuss all of Apple’s surprise announcements from the past week, including Apple Music Sing karaoke mode, new privacy and security features such as iCloud Advanced Data Protection, and new App Store price point options. Also in the headlines is a big — if unsurprising — change to the ambitions for the long-rumored Apple Car project.
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Read More* The FBI isn’t happy with Apple’s expansion of end-to-end encryption for iCloud * Apple’s mixed reality ambitions may include both xrOS and realityOS for future products * Apple confirms that it has stopped plans to roll out CSAM detection system * Apple drops iOS 16.2 RC with upgrades to end-to-end encryption, Apple Music Sing, and more * Apple debuts Advanced Data Protection to bring end-to-end encryption to Messages in iCloud, Photos, device backups, much more * Apple announces physical Security Key support for Apple ID two-factor, new iMessage verification technology * MarsEdit 5 lands on the Mac with quick and easy micropost blogging and Markdown highlighting * Tim Cook introduces TSMC Arizona factory: ‘These chips can be proudly stamped Made in America’ * Apple Car on track for 2026 release, under $100K price, custom chip, and no full self-driving at launch * App Store subscriptions can now cost up to $10,000 (or as low as 29¢) * Apple reveals new karaoke-like ‘Apple Music Sing’ feature launching this month * Report: Apple advances plans to diversify supply chain outside of China
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Benjamin and Zac react to the double-180 Elon Musk pulled on Apple this week. Mastodon gains steam, with Tapbots announcing plans to launch a Tweetbot-like client. Zac reflects on the Apple Watch Ultra, after spending some time with a Series 8. Apple Music Replay has been overhauled for 2022 and Apple TV+ has some cool new premieres coming up next.
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Read More* Elon Musk says Twitter not at risk of removal from iPhone App Store, following meeting with Tim Cook * Skiers accidentally setting off iPhone 14 Crash Detection, dispatcher says to leave the feature on * Elon thanks Tim Cook for tour of ‘Apple’s beautiful HQ’ as Twitter Blue on pause to avoid 30% App Store fee * Spotify launches Wrapped 2022 with ‘listening personality’ test alongside your favorite music * Apple Music Replay 2022 is here: How to find your top songs, artists, albums, and more * Apple Podcasts Award winner is ‘Slow Burn’, for history of Roe v. Wade * Apple Music Replay overhauled for 2022 with animated highlight reel of your favorite songs and artists * Apple made up 4% of Twitter revenue in Q1 as biggest ad buyer; recent estimates show change * Apple unveils 2022 App Store Awards, highlighting ‘cultural impact’ and ‘abundant possibilities’ * Oceanic+ app for Apple Watch Ultra: How to get, price, features, more
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iPhone 15 rumors are in full force; titanium redesign perchance? Zac and Benjamin talk about this year’s Apple holiday ad, the latest developments in the Twitter saga, and what exactly is going on with Apple Music Classical? Also, Benjamin reviews HomeKit Secure Video experience using the Eve Outdoor Camera.
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Read More * Apple’s Black Friday Shopping Event is kicking off around the world; here are the details * When is Apple Music Classical launching? * Review: AirPods Max are as important for music to me now as the iPod was [U: November 2022] * Yes, Phil Schiller deleted his Twitter account; no, Apple has not removed its tweets * iPhone 15 design to feature titanium case, may have iPhone 5C-style rounded back – leaker * iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro: What the early rumors say about new features
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Benjamin and Zac break down everything new in the world of Apple this week, including changes to AirDrop in China, the launch of Emergency SOS via satellite in the US, new Always-On display features in iOS 16.2, and the announcement of MLS Season Pass for Apple TV.
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Read More * Apple Watch can help spot another life-threatening heart condition, Mayo Clinic study reveals * Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro with USB-C to offer major boost in data transfer speeds * Apple tests ‘Rapid Security Response’ update on iOS 16.2 beta * iOS 16.2 public beta now available with new Always-On display features * MLS Season Pass will cost $14.99 month or $99/season, discounted price available for Apple TV+ subscribers * Hands-on: Here’s what it’s actually like to use iPhone 14’s new satellite connectivity features * Emergency SOS via satellite available today; UK, France, Germany, Ireland next month * New features still coming to watchOS 9 and Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, and more
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Benjamin gives some hands-on impressions with the new Apple TV 4K. Hey Siri changes are rumored, and iOS 16.2 beta includes a whole new user interface with Custom Accessibility Mode. Plus, Zac got a Trail Loop for his Apple Watch Ultra, and takes a look at the status quo of streaming live sports.
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Read More * iPhone production crisis in China will see Foxconn quadruple workforce in India * China’s COVID-19 outbreaks worsen, with another manufacturing hub under lockdown * iOS 16.2 beta 2: Here’s every new feature and change * This Apple Watch Ultra band takes weeks to ship, but you can find it sooner * Apple wants to change the ‘Hey Siri’ trigger command to just ‘Siri’ * Apple TV 4K officially launches; delays and shortages impacting availability * Apple News integration appears in Weather app on iOS 16.2 beta with relevant regional stories
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Following some insightful comments on Apple earnings, the consensus now is to not expect any new M2 Macs to arrive before the end of the year. Benjamin and Zac also discuss 16-inch iPad rumors for 2023, the possibility of solid state volume buttons for iPhone 15, Apple surprises us all with a major revamp to iCloud.com, and — finally — Elon Musk has acquired Twitter.
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Read More * Apple TV app now hides ‘Up Next’ row, making it harder to find what you want to watch * 2023 iPhone models to keep using Qualcomm’s 5G modem * Apple slashes budgets and implements broad hiring freeze, report claims * Apple TV 4K is solving the ‘Match Content’ screen blackout problem with a new tvOS update * Apple TV 4K reviews: The best streaming box gets better (and cheaper) * Elon’s latest business innovation for Twitter is to charge $8/month for verification and other benefits * Twitter chaos continues: 84-hour weeks, moderation frozen, ad-free articles gone * Apple supercycle predicted as iPhone 14, Mac, and Apple Watch attract switchers * Apple pushes new MacBook Pro and Mac mini updates to 2023, report says
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The App Store ads expansion faces backlash, but it’s unclear whether Apple cares. iOS 16.2 beta gives us our first look at Freeform app. Moreover, macOS Ventura is released to the public — Zac and Benjamin share their hands-on with Stage Manager. And, we also discuss the surprise price hikes to Apple Music and Apple TV+.
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Read More * Apple surpasses 900 million paid subscribers as Services revenue increases 5% YoY * Apple temporarily halts showing ads for gambling apps on App Store product pages following developer complaints * Apollo for Reddit now lets users follow thread comments with Live Activities * iOS 16.2 beta introduces new architecture to the Home app for a more reliable experience * Stage Manager on Mac: Hands-on with the new multitasking UI in macOS Ventura [Video] * Flighty update adds Live Activity to track your current flight status, including Dynamic Island integration on iPhone 14 Pro * macOS Ventura now available for Mac users with Camera Continuity and Stage Manager * iPadOS 16.1 now available: Stage Manager, iMessage editing, display scaling, more * iOS 16.1 now rolling out, here are the full release notes * Apple is raising the price of Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One from today * M2 iPad Pro reviews: Much like the M1 model, only a handful of people need it * 10th-gen iPad reviews: A long-awaited update, but maybe not the best buy * Jony Ive successor Evans Hankey leaving Apple, no new design lead named yet
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The App Store ads expansion faces backlash, but it’s unclear whether Apple cares. iOS 16.2 beta gives us our first look at Freeform app. Moreover, macOS Ventura is released to the public — Zac and Benjamin share their hands-on with Stage Manager. And, we also discuss the surprise price hikes to Apple Music and Apple TV+.
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Read More * Apple surpasses 900 million paid subscribers as Services revenue increases 5% YoY * Apple temporarily halts showing ads for gambling apps on App Store product pages following developer complaints * Apollo for Reddit now lets users follow thread comments with Live Activities * iOS 16.2 beta introduces new architecture to the Home app for a more reliable experience * Stage Manager on Mac: Hands-on with the new multitasking UI in macOS Ventura [Video] * Flighty update adds Live Activity to track your current flight status, including Dynamic Island integration on iPhone 14 Pro * macOS Ventura now available for Mac users with Camera Continuity and Stage Manager * iPadOS 16.1 now available: Stage Manager, iMessage editing, display scaling, more * iOS 16.1 now rolling out, here are the full release notes * Apple is raising the price of Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One from today * M2 iPad Pro reviews: Much like the M1 model, only a handful of people need it * 10th-gen iPad reviews: A long-awaited update, but maybe not the best buy * Jony Ive successor Evans Hankey leaving Apple, no new design lead named yet
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Zac and Benjamin discuss everything from this week’s Take Note not-event event, including the redesigned 10th-generation iPad, iPad Pro update with M2, and the new Apple TV 4K. There’s also some rumors about purported iris tracking for the Apple headset, and an annoyance with the focal distance on the iPhone 14 Pro.
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Read More * M2 iPad Pro vs iPad Air: What do you gain or give up? * M2 iPad Pro and iPad 10 orders ‘Preparing to Ship’ ahead of official launch next week * M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro: What’s changed? * 2015 Apple TV HD no longer sold by Apple following new Apple TV 4K announcement * Apple TV’s new Siri Remote comes with USB-C, but you need to buy a cable separately * iPadapalooza: Weird choices Apple is making for its new iPads * Apple TV 4K price drops to new low, but you’ll have to pay up if you want Thread support in your Home hub * New iPad Pro offers clever ‘hover’ feature for Apple Pencil, here’s how it works * New $449 iPad doesn’t work with Apple Pencil 2, requires dongle to charge first-gen Pencil * macOS Ventura to be released to all users on October 24 * iPad 9 still available for $329 as new iPad 10 sees price hike to $449 * Apple debuts Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad with detachable two-part design, trackpad, function keys * Apple announces new Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+ support
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Zac and Benjamin discuss everything from this week’s Take Note not-event event, including the redesigned 10th-generation iPad, iPad Pro update with M2, and the new Apple TV 4K. There’s also some rumors about purported iris tracking for the Apple headset, and an annoyance with the focal distance on the iPhone 14 Pro.
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Read More * M2 iPad Pro vs iPad Air: What do you gain or give up? * M2 iPad Pro and iPad 10 orders ‘Preparing to Ship’ ahead of official launch next week * M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro: What’s changed? * 2015 Apple TV HD no longer sold by Apple following new Apple TV 4K announcement * Apple TV’s new Siri Remote comes with USB-C, but you need to buy a cable separately * iPadapalooza: Weird choices Apple is making for its new iPads * Apple TV 4K price drops to new low, but you’ll have to pay up if you want Thread support in your Home hub * New iPad Pro offers clever ‘hover’ feature for Apple Pencil, here’s how it works * New $449 iPad doesn’t work with Apple Pencil 2, requires dongle to charge first-gen Pencil * macOS Ventura to be released to all users on October 24 * iPad 9 still available for $329 as new iPad 10 sees price hike to $449 * Apple debuts Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad with detachable two-part design, trackpad, function keys * Apple announces new Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+ support
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Zac gives his first round of hands-on thoughts with the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple launches a new Ask Apple Q&A series for developers, as well as a bunch of TV+ news to discuss. And take note, Apple has changed how it refers to its laptops.
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Read More * Apple Music and Apple TV apps coming to Windows PCs next year, as Windows 11 Photos app integrates iCloud * ‘Ask Apple’ launches as the company’s newest support series for developers * Dating app ‘Bantr’ from Ted Lasso becomes real, Jony Ive adds Apple TV+ producer to résumé * Apple ‘notebooks’ become ‘laptops’ in sweeping Mac branding change * Holiday Peanuts specials will not air on PBS this year, streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ alongside new festive originals * Report: Apple to start selling video ad inventory next year, possibly for ad-supported TV+ tier
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Zac gives his first round of hands-on thoughts with the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple launches a new Ask Apple Q&A series for developers, as well as a bunch of TV+ news to discuss. And take note, Apple has changed how it refers to its laptops.
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Read More * Apple Music and Apple TV apps coming to Windows PCs next year, as Windows 11 Photos app integrates iCloud * ‘Ask Apple’ launches as the company’s newest support series for developers * Dating app ‘Bantr’ from Ted Lasso becomes real, Jony Ive adds Apple TV+ producer to résumé * Apple ‘notebooks’ become ‘laptops’ in sweeping Mac branding change * Holiday Peanuts specials will not air on PBS this year, streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ alongside new festive originals * Report: Apple to start selling video ad inventory next year, possibly for ad-supported TV+ tier
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On his birthday, Zac gives his hands-on review of the new AirPods Pro 2. New software betas brings a cool new screensaver for the Mac and some less-welcome changes to the Dynamic Island. iPhone 14 Plus launches and the smart home standard Matter officially hits a 1.0 release.
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Read More * First iPhone 14 Plus pre-orders begin arriving to buyers * Apple reminds customers about iPhone 14 Plus availability, in stores tomorrow * iPhone 14 Plus reviews: Great battery life within a familiar hardware * Ventura adds dynamic wallpaper and new screensaver as macOS 13 readies for release * Apple isn’t selling its own lanyard for AirPods Pro 2; here are some other options * Apple reportedly agrees to TSMC chip price increase after saying it wouldn’t * iOS 16.1 beta 4 now available as public release quickly approaches * Apple-backed Matter smart home standard officially launches as iOS 16.1 adds support * USB-C iPhone will be a legal requirement in Europe by 2024, as law finally passes * Apple presses on with Will Smith film ‘Emancipation,’ theatrical and TV+ release set
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Benjamin and Zac have more to say about the iPhone 14 Pro, with another week of usage under their belts. They also dissect what’s new in the iOS 16.1 beta including the policy changes surrounding Stage Manager on iPad. There’s also rumors about the hardware products we expect to see before the end of the year, and whether they’ll arrive via an October media event or press release.
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Read More * Tim Cook picks up a Master’s degree in Innovation and International Management while in Italy * Apple Watch Ultra tested in the Scottish Highlands with 61-mile hike and beautiful views * iPhone 14 Pro camera: It passed the travel photography test with flying colors [Diary] * iOS 16.1 public beta 3 now available with Stage Manager for more iPad Pro models * Tim Cook travels through Europe to visit ‘Ted Lasso’ cast, pet dogs, drink beer, and more * Apple Music Classical app references again spotted in iOS code, as deadline approaches * iOS 16.1 to feature ‘Satellite Connection Demo’ for iPhone 14 users * AirPods Pro 2 scans reveal potential hidden purpose of new lanyard loop * iOS 16.1 beta 3 now lets users switch between wallpaper sets in the Settings app * Apple expands Stage Manager to non-M1 iPads, removes external display support from all models * Apple Watch Ultra impresses in durability, Depth app, and battery life testing * Gurman: 15-inch MacBook Air, new Mac Pro, updated HomePod, and more expected for 2023 * iPhone users continue to complain of battery life issues after installing iOS 16 * Gurman: Upcoming Apple product announcements could come as press releases, not an October Event * Hands-on with Apple Watch Ultra: First impressions and gallery * While Apple chases NFL Sunday Ticket deal, Apple Music is announced as the new sponsor of the Super Bowl halftime show
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Benjamin and Zac give their hands-on impressions with all the new features of the iPhone 14 Pro, including the Dynamic Island, Always-On Display and new camera system. We also discuss some of the launch-day bugs going around, test Apple Wallet Order tracking, and the surprising internal design change to the iPhone 14 that helps with repairability.
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Read More * Apple releases iOS 16.0.2 to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera shake bug, copy and paste permission, more * iOS 16.1 beta 2 no longer wants your permission to paste every single time * Halide adds iPhone 14 Pro support for 48MP images, new depth capture features, more * iPhone 14 Pro: This camera has range [Gallery] * iPhone 14 internal redesign significantly reduces cost of cracked back glass repairs * How Apple could expand iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island to Apple Pay, notifications, more * Apple executive confirms incessant iOS 16 clipboard paste permission prompts are a bug
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Benjamin and Zac both have some stories to tell about their ordering experiences last Friday. Plus, iOS 9 and watchOS 9 are now available to the public and we recap all the significant features of Apple’s new operating systems. The beta train doesn’t stop with iOS 16.1 beta 1 also being available … and the first round of iPhone 14 reviews are out!
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Read More * iOS 16 now available: Lock Screen customization, iMessage edit/undo send, much more * Best trade-in values following iPhone 14 launch + 10% cash bonus * How to pair a new or existing Apple Watch with your new iPhone [New process] * Best iPhone 14 launch day deals: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more * Apple Watch Series 8 and SE 2 reviews: Body-temperature sensor explained, software features praised * Travel photographer Austin Mann puts iPhone 14 Pro’s new 48MP camera to the test * iOS 16.1 beta brings battery percentage indicator to more iPhones * Live Activities API returns with iOS 16.1 beta 1, here’s how it works * iPhone users adopting iOS 16 faster than iOS 15 * iPhone 14 reviews: Spend more for the iPhone 14 Pro, or less for the iPhone 13 * iPhone 14 Pro: Here are all the apps and features the Dynamic Island works with at launch * iOS 16 can instantly remove the background from any image, here’s how * Apple Watch Ultra battery tidbits: mAh capacity and LTE impact
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It’s that time again, for the analysis of the big event of the year. Benjamin and Zac talk about everything announced at the Apple September 2022 event, including iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and the new AirPods Pro. Far out.
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Read More * iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro: Which should you buy? * AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro, AirPods 2/3: How the lineup compares * iPhone 14 sales: Apple expects 85% of early buyers to opt for a Pro model – report * iPhone 14 Pro: An in-depth look at how Dynamic Island works with apps, animations, more * Apple Watch Ultra vs Series 8, SE: In-depth comparison of the new lineup * iPhone 14 Pro hands-on: New colors, Dynamic Island in action, and more [Videos] * Hands-on: Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra * Tim Cook, Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs talk Steve Jobs’s legacy, Tesla design, and much more * Laurene Powell Jobs, Jony Ive, Tim Cook, and others team up to launch the ‘Steve Jobs Archive’ * Tim Cook explains why Apple refuses to adopt RCS: ‘Buy your mom an iPhone’ * Apple event: The full recap on iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and much more * iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite feature to be powered by Globalstar
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Zac and Benjamin get hyped for next week’s Apple event, and discuss all the last-minute expectations for the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 and maybe the Apple Watch Pro too.
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Read More * Gurman: iPhone 14 Pro notch replacement ‘looks like one wide pill shaped cutout’ * iPhone 14 Plus: Adding more evidence to the case we won’t get ‘iPhone 14 Max’ * iPhone 14 Plus might actually be the name of the iPhone 14 Max * Apple Watch Series 8 release date: Here’s what to expect * Will Apple hide the iPhone 14 hole punch notch in software? * iPhone 14 price increase may be lower than expected, starting at $749 – TrendForce * Apple Watch SE 2: Everything we know so far * This iPhone 14 color lineup has us hyped for Apple’s September event next week * Apple Watch Series 8 Pro: What will the new premium model actually be named? * Prosser: Next-generation iPhone SE to have same form factor as iPhone XR
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Benjamin and Chance break down this week’s Apple’s news including the announcement of the iPhone 14 event, set for September 7. Also, Cook, Ive, and Laurene Powell-Jobs will appear at the Code Conference the day before. Also, Apple officially announced the iPadOS 16 delay and launched the Self-Service Repair Program for the Mac.
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Read More * Is there any room for Apple’s rumored AR/VR headset at the September 7 event? * Does Apple’s ‘Far out’ invite artwork hint at iPhone 14 features? Here are some guesses * iOS 16 beta 7 now available as Apple wraps up final development * iPhone 14 in-person event confirmed for September 7: ‘Far out’ * iFixit: Self Repair Program actually makes M1 MacBooks less repairable * iOS 16.1 to let users delete Wallet app amid antitrust concerns over Apple Pay * Tim Cook, Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs will be interviewed at CodeCon 2022 event * Apple confirms delay in iPadOS 16 release, first 16.1 beta now available to developers * Apple’s Self Service Repair store goes live with M1 MacBook replacement parts * Sketchy rumor: iPad 10 could feature Touch ID in top button, relocated FaceTime camera
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Apple seems to want to shove more ads down our throats. Benjamin and Zac discuss the careful line Apple must walk to not lose customers at the expense of infinite revenue growth. Also, iOS 16 beta 6 is out as Apple heads to weekly beta cycle ahead of an expected iPhone 14 event on September 7. Plus, Zac finally had a chance to try out Stage Manager and put it through its paces.
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Read More * Bloomberg: iPhone 14 event slated for September 7, release on September 16 * Report: iPhone 14 Pro price increase could be $100, offset by more storage * watchOS 9 beta 6 is now available to developers and public testers * Apple sets new deadline for corporate employees to return to the office three days a week * iOS 16 beta 6 gives users more control over battery percentage in Low Power Mode * iOS 16 beta 6 now available as Apple finalizes features ahead of September launch * Report: Apple wants to triple its revenue from ads business, likely expanding Search Ads to Maps app * Apple September event: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, iOS 16 release date, and more.
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Benjamin and Zac discuss all the new features and changes in iOS 16 beta 5, including the new battery percentage option. Also, the iPhone 14 Pro is rumored to get more expensive, and the 2022 iPad Pro might have a new 4-port connector.
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Read More * The good news about Apple’s rumored iPhone 14 Pro price hike * Bloomberg: Apple tells suppliers to make at least 90 million iPhone 14 units * Here’s everything we know so far about the 2022 iPad Pro * Apple expands original podcasts investment as it hunts for compelling stories to adapt into TV+ shows * Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max to get more expensive * NASA is sending an iPad around the moon to help test Alexa in space * Third iOS 16 public beta now available with new battery percentage icon, more * Kuo: iPhone 14 series not facing impacts on supply chain as mass production and shipment schedule are on track * Apple and Kim Kardashian collaborate on unique Beats Fit Pro line * Kuo: AirPods to switch to USB-C for charging alongside iPhone 15 in 2023 * Find My has a new sound alert with iOS 16 beta 5, here’s how it sounds * iOS 16 beta 5 adds ‘Copy and Delete’ option for sharing screenshots without clutter * AAPL acquisitions fell dramatically in 2021 and 2022, show regulatory filings * iPhone 14 event: Apple begins production of virtual keynote for September * Rumor: 2022 iPad Pro to feature two new ‘four-pin connectors’ for accessories
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Benjamin and Zac catch up on Apple’s quarterly earnings results from last week, and bemoan the ongoing expansion of Apple’s ad business. iPadOS 16 will also reportedly be delayed until October for the first time. There are also iOS 16 always-on display leaks and Apple Studio Display woes to discuss.
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Read More * Apple Studio Display firmware 15.5 drops amid speaker problem complaints * Rumored 10th-generation iPad schematics show new rear camera module design, flat edge chassis, no headphone jack? * Apple delaying iPadOS 16 release to October; iOS 16 still expected in September * Hiring trends indicate Apple plans to significantly expand its ads business * AAPL investors need to see inside the company’s “$70 billion black box,” say analysts * Apple preps Android switchers for iPhone 14 with new explainer video * $50 gift card with Apple TV purchase promotion available again at the US Apple Store, also launches in other countries * Apple overhauls iPhone checkout experience with larger images, focus on trade-ins, more * Apple expanding App Store ads from search to ‘Today’ tab and more
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Benjamin and Zac analyze the new changes in iOS 16 beta 4, and recall some recent positive SharePlay experiences. There’s even more new info on the Apple Watch Pro, and we have doubts about the state of the augmented reality businesses in big tech and new startups.
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Read More * iOS 16 beta 4 reduces time limit for unsending iMessages, adds new edit log * iOS 16 Live Activities API now available with beta 4 for developers to try it out * CarPlay wallpaper options expand in iOS 16 beta 4, download images here * iOS 16 adds new wallpapers for the Home app, and you can download them here * Heads Up! for iPhone and iPad * Netflix rolling out external subscription button for iOS users * Gurman: Apple Watch Pro to feature a redesign and larger display, new sensors delayed * Theater Mode on Apple Watch * flyastroapple on Twitter * Meta raising the price on its Oculus Quest 2 VR headset by $100 in August * Humane
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This week, Benjamin and Zac break down Apple’s continued success at getting TV+ awards, and some new Apple Music initiatives. Plus, Zac gets his hands on with the brilliant — completely controversy unencumbered — new MacBook Air.
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Read More * Apple Music Sessions announced: Exclusive live releases in Spatial Audio * Luke Combs concert streaming on Apple Music Live in August * Apple to cash out $50 million for selling MacBooks with faulty keyboard * M2 MacBook Air base model review - * How iPhone and Apple Watch are taking on health - 9to5Mac * Apple Arcade adds new 'Leaving Soon' tab with 15 titles to be removed * Apple to cut spending and hiring on select teams in response to economic slowdown
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This week, Jony Ive says goodbye to Apple for the second time. Apple releases iOS 16 beta 3 for the second time, and we talk about the rumored bigger Apple Watch for the second time in as many weeks. Benjamin and Zac also discuss a really interesting report from The Information about the progress of the Apple Car project.
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Read More * James Webb Space Telescope’s first color image unveiled by NASA – Space Explored * Jony Ive LoveFrom contract was likely only ever a PR fiction; ending it means nothing * Jony Ive is no longer an Apple consultant, says report * iOS 15.6 RC version now available with bug fixes and TV app feature for live sports * iOS 16 public beta is here: Should you install it? * Get iOS 16: Here’s how to install the beta * Get watchOS 9: How to install the beta on your Apple Watch * Get macOS Ventura: How to install the beta on your Mac * How to install HomePod Software 16 public beta * These are the five best features of iOS 16 * Inside Apple Car: Jony Ive’s design, Federighi’s skepticism, the ‘jogger incident,’ more * Gurman: Rugged Apple Watch could be branded ‘Pro’ and replace Edition
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Zac has COVID-19. But Apple has cool stuff to discuss, including hands-on with iCloud Shared Photo Library, Lockdown mode and other changes in iOS 16 beta 3, a bigger Apple Watch screen rumor and TV+ sports rumors continue to swirl.
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Read More * Difference between MacBook Air and Pro: How the redesigned lightweight MacBook stacks up * Fate of Apple and Sunday Ticket to be determined by fall, says NFL commissioner * Bloomberg: Rugged Apple Watch edition to have stronger metal case and larger display * iOS 16 beta 3: Here’s everything new on iPhone and iPad * iOS 16 beta 3 includes clownfish wallpaper from original iPhone * iPhone Lockdown Mode coming in iOS 16 to protect against targeted cyber attacks, here’s how it works * MKBHD Easter egg latest clue to suggest 2022 MacBook Air pre-orders will start on Friday * Apple Music giving away free Beats Flex earphones to new student subscribers * Gurman: Apple Watch Series 8 to feature body temperature sensor (as long as it passes internal tests)
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Buyers of the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro have discovered that the base model’s SSD speeds are slower than the M1 counterpart. Benjamin and Zac weigh in on whether this is a big deal or not. Plus, the story around iPadOS 16 and home hubs gets even more complicated. There are also juicy new rumors surrounding the upcoming HomePod and Apple TV updates, Apple has apparently delayed plans to introduce its own in-house modems in the iPhone, and more.
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Read More * Apple increases iPhone 13 prices in Japan ahead of iPhone 14 launch this fall * Should anyone actually buy the new M2 MacBook Pro? * iFixit teardown shows M2 MacBook Pro is just a recycled laptop with a new chip inside * Apple 5G chip problem in iPhone 15 is likely legal, not technical * iOS 16 Home app: Hands-on with the overhauled HomeKit experience [Video] * Apple says iPad can still be a home hub in iOS 16, as long as the new HomeKit features don’t Matter to you * Kuo: Apple in-house 5G modem faces development woes, will use Qualcomm chips for iPhone 15 * Apple TV 4K (2022): Rumors, release date, features, Siri Remote, more * Apple Watch Series 8 rumored to feature new Low Power Mode * A new full-size HomePod could be a hit, as long as Apple doesn’t overthink it * US Supreme Court puts Apple vs Qualcomm battle to rest (for now) * Entry-level M2 MacBook Pro has a slower SSD than M1 model * AirPods Pro 2: Design, features, release date, price, more
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Benjamin and Zac discuss all the features and changes in iOS 16 beta 2, as well as a grab bag of other iOS 16 stuff including a brand new video player. Plus, Apple announced a major sports deal with Major League Soccer.
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Read More * Difference between MacBook Air and Pro: How the redesigned lightweight MacBook stacks up * First M2 MacBook Pro orders now arriving to customers around the world. * AirPods Max beta confirms higher quality Bluetooth codec, here’s what that means for AirPods Pro 2 * Everything new with the redesigned iOS 16 video player * iOS 16 beta 2 now resends edited messages to users running previous versions of iOS * iOS 16 beta 2: Here’s everything new on iPhone and iPad * Is Apple’s new dual USB-C compact power adapter worth the price? * This new iOS 16 feature will rid the web of pesky CAPTCHA verification puzzles * Apple announces exclusive streaming deal for all Major League Soccer games, separate subscription required
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Benjamin and Zac discuss the exciting rumors about the introduction of a 15-inch MacBook Air, the return of a 12-inch MacBook, and big HomePod. Apple has finally settled its complaints with the Netherlands (for now) … and Zac gives his hands-on impressions of his new Mac Studio.
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Read More * The M2 era officially begins: New MacBook Pro now available to order * OLED MacBook Air and iPad Pro planned for 2024, report says * Here’s why watchOS 9 changes how to turn off water lock and sleep mode features * iPadOS 16 code confirms Apple has internal mode to enable Stage Manager on older iPads * First M2 benchmarks show speed boost over original M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro * Kuo: 15-inch MacBook could feature M2 and M2 Pro options without Air brand, 12-inch return uncertain * iPad Air 5 base model lacks memory swap despite being a requirement for Stage Manager * Exclusive: New entry-level iPad to pack A14 chip, 5G, and USB-C connectivity * Young: 14″ iPad to feature LED panel, ProMotion unlikely, scheduled for early next year * Stage Manager controversy won’t go away, and Apple can still fix it * Apple again updates App Store guidelines to comply with Dutch government requirements
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Benjamin and Zac break down all the announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2022 keynote with this bumper episode covering what’s new in iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16 and more. This week’s event also saw the unveiling of the second-generation of Apple Silicon with the M2 chip powering a brand new MacBook Air.
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Read More WWDC 2022 * WWDC 2022 News Hub and Live Blog: iOS 16, macOS 13, new MacBook Air, more * WWDC 2022 keynote replay now available on Apple’s website and YouTube * Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak talk iOS 16, CarPlay, more in ‘The Talk Show’ interview
iOS 16 * Apple debuts iOS 16 with customizable lock screen, Messages updates, more * iOS 16 Messages app adds iMessage edit button, undo send, mark unread * Apple Pay Later lets you pay in installments, directly in Wallet app, inc 0% interest * iCloud Shared Photo Library debuts on iOS 16 to help share family photos with ease * These are the iPhone models supported by iOS 16 * New parental controls come to iOS 16 update * CarPlay features that are actually coming in iOS 16 * Safety Check in iOS 16 promotes user safety for those at risk from domestic violence * Here’s how to use Personalized Spatial Audio for AirPods on iOS 16
watchOS 9 * watchOS 9 features four new watch faces, advanced fitness and sleep tracking features, more * Apple’s iOS 16 and watchOS 9 bring awesome animating Earth and Moon wallpapers and watch faces - Space Explored * Apple Watch Series 3 still being sold by Apple for now despite losing watchOS 9 support * AFib History is the quiet beginning of a huge Apple Health revolution
M2 MacBook Air and 13" MacBook Pro * Apple announces M2 chip, the next generation of Apple Silicon for Macs * Apple unveils new MacBook Air: M2 chip, case redesign, new midnight blue color, display notch * Entry-level MacBook Pro announced with M2 chip, Touch Bar, Thunderbolt ports * Apple unveils new dual USB-C 35W power adapter * MacBook Air redesign shown off in hands-on shots from WWDC 2022 * 2022 MacBook Air tidbits: Display limitations, Thunderbolt specs, BTO options, more * M1 versus M2 chip: Here’s everything we know so far
macOS Ventura * macOS Ventura adds more continuity features between Mac, iPhone, and iPad * macOS 13 Ventura: These are the Macs that will support the new operating system * These macOS Ventura features are exclusive to Apple Silicon-powered Macs * Apple Mail modernizes with several new features in macOS Ventura and iOS 16
iPadOS 16 * iPadOS 16 brings multitasking improvements, new lock screen, Weather app, more * WWDC 2022: iPadOS 16 finally brings the Weather app to the iPad * Apple gaming updates bring AAA games to some users * iPad Pro Diary: Stage Manager looks great, but it’s a very expensive upgrade * iPadOS 16: These are the new features exclusive to M1 iPads
tvOS 16 / HomePod * tvOS 16 beta 1 with enhanced cross-device connectivity now available to developers * Apple forgot about tvOS 16, but here’s everything new * HomePod Software 16 will be available to public beta users for the first time * References to unreleased HomePod model found in iOS 16 beta
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Benjamin and Zac break down what they want to see from Apple’s 2022 WWDC conference. There’s rumors abound for the next generation of Apple platforms, including lock screen widgets coming to iOS 16. We go through some of our hopes and dreams, before our wishes are brought back to (augmented?) reality next week.
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Read More * Another report corroborates that only iPhone 14 Pro models will get new A16 chip * Shanghai COVID-19 lockdowns see Apple move some iPad production to Vietnam for the first time * Swift Student Challenge winners show off WWDC 22 swag and free AirPods Pro * Apple promotes community events for developers attending WWDC 2022 keynote * iOS 16 features: Here’s what we know so far ahead of WWDC * Feature Request: iOS 16 should give Low Power Battery pop-up the volume HUD overhaul * iPadOS 16 to bring ‘redesigned multitasking interface,’ Bloomberg reports * Feature request: Apple Watch should have a better low power mode * Apple cites $1.5 billion in App Store fraud prevention in latest push against regulators * Apple’s mixed reality headset is a slow-burn project, so a tease at WWDC is possible * Kuo: Apple’s mixed reality headset unlikely to be announced at WWDC 2022 * New MacBook Air imminent? Current inventory only M1 Mac with delayed shipping
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The Information posts a lengthy feature on the development of the Apple mixed reality headset, which could be publicly announced soon as Bloomberg reports Apple has recently demoed the device to its board of directors. Benjamin and Zac also wish for an iCloud-aware Time Machine backup solution, discuss the new Pride Band and watch face, and look at the latest announcements regarding Apple’s in-person WWDC event.
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Read More * Hands-on with special edition Apple Watch Sport Loop Pride bands * Apple Developer update to include WWDC 2022 session videos, digital lounges, more * WWDC 2022 in-person attendees granted special access to tour Apple Park hills, fitness center, or Caffè Macs * Latest Apple Watch Pride bands and faces shown off in early hands-on * Apple giving AirPods Pro to Swift Challenge winners along with WWDC22 outerwear and pin set * Apple confirms full WWDC 2022 schedule and keynote for June 6: ‘Swiftly approaching’ * Dinosaur docuseries Prehistoric Planet arrives on Apple TV+ * Everything we know so far about a new HomePod model * Making sense of the latest rumors about Apple’s looming AR and Mixed Reality headsets * iCloud Photos backups are discouraged by design, and that’s a dangerous problem for users * New HomePod launching in late 2022 or early 2023, says Kuo * Apple’s mixed reality headset challenges from Jony Ive to battery life, heat, cost, and lack of discipline
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iOS 16 rumors are heating up, including Apple pre-announcing some accessibility-focused features that will inevitably arrive with iOS 16’s release later this year. Benjamin and Zac also discuss reports that a cheaper Apple TV is in development, interesting updates to Apple Podcasts, and hands-on with the game-changing Apple Studio Display firmware update.
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Read More * Apple releases first iOS 15.6 and macOS 12.5 public beta for testing * Apple promoting accessibility features for iOS users that anyone can take advantage of * Apple releases iOS 15.6 beta 1 to developers as iOS 16 announcement looms * Apple celebrates Accessibility Awareness Day with Fitness+, live sessions, shortcut suggestions, more * Apple now lets apps charge increased prices for auto-renewable subscriptions with limits * iOS 15.5 expands Communication Safety in Messages to these countries * Rumor: iOS 16 public beta 1 expected later than usual due to ‘buggy’ software * Apple releases macOS 12.4 with new Podcasts features and separate Studio Display webcam fix * Apple TV+ releases trailer for season 3 of For All Mankind, premiering June 10 * Kuo: USB-C AirPods and other Apple accessories coming alongside iPhone 15
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Zac tries out an Oculus Quest 2, a high-profile machine learning exec quits over Apple’s work from home policy, the iPhone might finally go to USB-C next year, and Apple discontinues the iPod for good.
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Read More * Apple director of machine learning departs over return to in-person work policy * Apple restructuring Services team to focus more on streaming and advertising businesses * Gurman: Apple has explored ‘Instacart-like service’ with Health app integration * Netflix hopes to launch ad-supported tier and crack down on password sharing this year * Apple TV+ film Emancipation reportedly moving to 2023 release after Will Smith slap incident * Report: Apple planning new colors for AirPods Max alongside AirPods Pro 2 launch this fall * Apple discontinues iPod touch, ending 20 year run of iconic ‘iPod’ brand * Memories of the iPod: A device that transformed our relationship to music * iPod touch is now completely sold out in the US Apple Online Store * USB-C iPhone 15 in the works, claims Kuo, following supply-chain survey * Bloomberg backs report that iPhone 15 may switch to USB-C charging port next year
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Zac has read the new book on Apple and Jony Ive, ‘After Steve’. We break down the intriguing anecdotes shared about Ive, Cook, Forstall and others as well as our opinion on the book as a whole. Plus, in the news, Apple Pay is in the sights of the EU competition commission and Apple commits to supporting the FIDO standards for passwordless authentication.
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Read More * Apple shares criteria for removing ‘abandoned’ software from App Store, extending response window * Dutch watchdog considers Apple actions ‘insufficient’ on App Store payment system policies on dating apps * EU announces preliminary view that Apple abused dominant market position for Apple Pay by restricting access to NFC chip * ‘After Steve’ book review and tidbits: Forstall friction, Apple Car origin, Jony’s exit * The final years of Jony Ive at Apple: relationship with Tim Cook, Apple Watch vision, and burnout to come * Apple, Google, and Microsoft to extend support for FIDO ‘passwordless’ sign-in * WWDC 2022 guests will be the first to see the new Developer Center at Apple Park * Apple opening submissions for in-person WWDC 2022 application next week * Apple Music now available on Roku streaming devices, smart TVs
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The long-awaited Studio Display firmware update is out to fix all the problems with the webcam — or so some would believe — and Apple debuted the new Self Service Repair Store. Benjamin and Zac also discuss the newest developments with Apple Pay Cash, the App Store old app purge, and more.
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Read More * Apple Cash replaces Discover with Visa for new virtual debit card accounts * EU set to announce new anticompetitive charges against Apple, targeting dominance of Apple Pay in iPhone * Apple now removing outdated apps from the App Store, developers complain * Apple-funded study claims App Store Search ads business doesn’t benefit from App Tracking Transparency rules * Apple releases Studio Display Firmware 15.5 beta for developers, webcam fixes included * Here’s how to update the Apple Studio Display and improve your webcam quality * Studio Display webcam complaints are fair, but the importance is being overblown * Apple Self Service Repair store now available, allowing customers to repair their own iPhones for the first time * iFixit praises Apple Self Service Repair program, but says it falls short of Right to Repair goals * Here’s where to download Apple’s official iPhone repair manuals for free * Apple beats estimates with record Q2 earnings: $97.3 billion revenue * Apple services subscribers grow 25% to new high of 825 million * AAPL Q3 2022 will be tough, says company, for five reasons * Could the iPhone 14 lineup mark the return of the ‘Plus’ branding?
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Benjamin and Zac start off by discussing the surprising firmware update for the MagSafe Battery Pack. Then, we continue to wish for Apple to bring back the big HomePod. The Information claims that Apple’s strict stance on user privacy is inhibiting feature development. And finally, there’s a handful of iPhone 14 rumors to digest.
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Read More * Apple actively planning to expand supply chain locations after lockdown strains reliance on China * Apple MagSafe Battery Pack can now charge your iPhone faster – Here’s how to update * The original HomePod’s demise is a slow and sad one (despite appreciating value) * Kuo doubles down on ‘high-end’ iPhone 16 models with under-display Face ID * Netflix blames 100M users without paid accounts for revenue and subscriber drop * iPhone 14 camera upgrades coming for FaceTime and more, predicts Kuo * Report: NFL Sunday Ticket ‘Apple’s to lose,’ deal could already be done behind the scenes * Case schematics show entire iPhone 14 lineup, no mini model, three cameras exclusive to Pro models
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The software rumor mill has finally started, with reports about what to expect from iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9 to digest. Plus, Benjamin and Zac discuss the ongoing confusion about exactly when the M2 chip is launching. Finally, Apple showed off its first attempt at live sports, with the launch of Friday Night Baseball.
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Read More * ‘For All Mankind’ star Jodi Balfour joins another Apple TV+ original with ‘Ted Lasso’ S3 role * MLB talks Friday Night Baseball on TV+: ‘Apple reaches into every single home’ * Leaked images show alleged 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter from Apple * Studio Buds the ‘fastest-selling’ Beats product to date, now in three new colors * Exclusive: iOS 16 notification updates will include expanded Focus mode configurations for more control * ‘For All Mankind’ Season 3 to hit Apple TV+ on June 10 * iOS 16: Here’s what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and more * Apple Studio Display firmware update works again; may have been an embarrassing mistake * Gurman: Apple could announce two new Macs at WWDC 2022
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Apple finally announces the date for WWDC 2022, which returns as a mostly-but-not-completely online event. Zac unsurprisingly caves on the Studio Display. iOS 15.5 features some curious Apple Cash related changes, and Friday Night Baseball is just another example of the TV app needing significant UI redesign.
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Read More * Apple officially announces all-online WWDC 2022 for June 6; iOS 16 and more expected * Which Apple announcements are you most looking forward to during WWDC 2022? * Check out these WWDC 2022 inspired wallpapers for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Apple holding limited WWDC 2022 keynote viewing at Apple Park for developers and students * Apple cites report showing third-party apps often beat built-in services amid scrutiny * Apple TV+ ‘Friday Night Baseball’ starts this Friday, here’s the game plan for broadcasts and production * Friday Night Baseball appears in TV app ahead of MLB season start * iOS 15.5 includes support for apps with external purchases to satisfy regulators, code confirms * Apple releases first beta of iOS 15.5: final update before iOS 16? * iOS 15.5 beta 1 changes and features: Wallet updates & handy new HomePod feature [Video] * Want Touch ID for Mac with any keyboard? Developer finds a way * Apple TV+ renews sci-fi workplace thriller Severance for season two * Apple to rebrand iTunes Pass in Wallet app with iOS 15.5 * Apple doesn’t allow apps to automatically charge for price increases, but that may change
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After a week hiatus, Zac returns to the show with some eyes-on experience with the Apple Studio Display. Plus, Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest Apple news including rumors of an Apple hardware subscription service, so you can effectively lease an iPhone, and the ‘dream machine’ 15-inch MacBook Air. And, Apple TV+ wins big at the Oscars.
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Read More * Apple enables external link support in ‘reader’ apps, updates App Store dating app policy to satisfy Dutch regulators * Apple project ‘Breakout’ to bring financial services in-house, could broaden payment features beyond US * iFixit Studio Display teardown examines infamous webcam, massive fans, logic board, more * Here are the first MLB games coming to Apple TV+ starting next month * CODA wins Best Picture: Apple becomes first streaming service to get Oscars top prize * Poll: Would you buy a new 15-inch MacBook Air? * Something Steve Jobs could have said about this whole Apple Studio Display situation
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This week, Benjamin and special guest Chance Miller discuss the delayed Matter rollout, a major Apple services outage, and the final release of EV navigation routing in Apple Maps. Plus, Chance gives his hands-on impressions with the Mac Studio, Apple Studio Display and iPad Air 5.
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Read More * Here’s how you will (and won’t) be able to use Apple digital IDs in the real world * Apple officially launches digital IDs in Arizona with more states coming ‘soon’ * Apple lobbies to bring digital IDs in Wallet to New York State * Review: Schlage Encode Plus – the first smart lock with Apple home key support [Video] * 3D print your own Apple Studio Display cable remover * Apple Studio Display’s power cable is removable, but it requires a special tool * PSA: Apple services including iMessage, Apple Music, iCloud, and more are currently down [U] * Apple’s new Studio Display has 64GB of onboard storage, because why not? * iPad Air 5 is great, but here’s why it’s not an M1 iPad Pro replacement * EV routing comes to Apple Maps and CarPlay for Ford Mach-E drivers with iOS 15.4 * Mac Studio hands-on: Unboxing and first impressions
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Zac and Benjamin review the reviews of the iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio and Apple Studio Display. Plus, iOS 15.4 launches with genuinely cool features, and there’s some interesting developments in the iPhone 14 rumor mill.
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Read More * Mac Studio hands-on: Unboxing and first impressions * First Mac Studio and Studio Display orders arriving to customers around the world * Here’s how the new Mac Studio compares to the rest of the Mac lineup * Apple streamlines the process of buying a new iPhone SE for AT&T and T-Mobile customers * Universal Control was worth the wait – here’s how it’s changing the way I work * Apple promises software update to improve Studio Display’s lackluster webcam * Studio Display reviews: The Apple display we need, but with the webcam of an ‘old BlackBerry’ * Mac Studio reviews: Impressive power and efficiency, but overkill for many users * iPhone 14 with A15 Bionic chip? At the end of the day, it’s all about marketing * iPad Air 5 reviews: Closing the iPad Pro gap with powerful M1 performance, 5G, and more * Face ID with a mask tidbits: iOS 15.4, supported iPhones, glasses, Apple Pay, more
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It’s Apple’s first event of the year. Benjamin and Zac break down all the announcements, including the brand new Mac Studio, Apple Studio Display, updates to iPhone SE and iPad Air, and the new MLB streaming initiative for Apple TV+
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Read More * Roundup: Here’s a closer look at the new green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro designs * iPhone SE 3 now available to pre-order: 5G, A15 Bionic, Touch ID, and more * You can now pre-order Apple’s new green iPhone 13 and alpine green iPhone 13 Pro * iPad Air 5 is now available for pre-order with first shipments arriving next week * Mac Studio: Everything you need to know about features, specs, price, and more * Will there be a pro Apple Studio Display this year with 120Hz and mini-LED? Analysts disagree * Apple Studio Display works with Windows, but there are limitations * Apple Studio Display tidbits: ‘Hey Siri’ for connected Mac, A13 handling, Center Stage onboarding, more * iMovie update teased at Apple event – more to come in April * iPad Air 5 tidbits: Studio Display support, no 5G mmWave, faster USB-C port * iPhone SE 3 tidbits: Lacks MagSafe and Ceramic Shield technologies, IP67, no 5G mmWave * Everything Apple announced during today’s ‘Peek Performance’ event
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Zac has a closer relationship with the Apple Watch once more thanks to a new purchase. Plus, Mark Gurman shares some rumors about what’s in store for the Apple Watch hardware and software this year. And we preview Apple’s March 8 event where we will ‘peek performance’.
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Read More * Apple announces March 8 event for new iPhone, iPad Air * Here's everything we could see at the Apple event March 8 * Apple on Russian invasion of Ukraine: all product sales paused, RT and Sputnik News apps pulled * Apple halts all sales in Russian online store as Ukraine invasion continues * Tim Cook email to employees about Ukraine; tripling donations * Leaked schematic image claims to show true size of iPhone 14 'notch + pill' cutout design * Gurman: Apple's mysterious 20" foldable could be MacBook/iPad hybrid with touchscreen keyboard * Custom Dark Mode coming to Safari, WebKit code reveals * NFL Sunday Ticket could be coming to Apple TV+ * Ukraine asks Apple to halt App Store and sales in Russia * Apple Watch Series 8 to offer new activity features, more
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Benjamin has put a Thunderbolt cable in his new MacBook’s HDMI port one too many times. Plus, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg gives us the breakdown on all the specs of the Apple Silicon Macs due this year. Plus, there are some wild rumors about foldable display MacBooks and iPhones.
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Read More * 2022 MacBook Air: Everything the rumors say we should expect * Here’s why Apple should (still) make a 16-inch MacBook Air * Comment: AirTag scare stories may have actually done more good than harm * iOS 15.4 adds new Siri voice for American users, here’s how it sounds * iOS 15.4 beta 4 adds anti-stalking alerts to AirTag and other Find My accessories * Apple AR headset testing reaches next stage of engineering validation * Everything we know so far about the Apple Silicon 27-inch iMac replacement
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Benjamin and Zac discuss one of the most frustrating parts of iOS; audio source management. There’s also some speculation about future directions for the Apple Watch, now the main product is relatively mature. Some new stuff from the latest round of iOS 15.4 betas — and the HomePod surprises, in a good way.
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Read More * Top 10 hidden Mac tricks that most people don’t know about * Apple TV+ Guide: Every Apple TV show and movie available now * Apple releases third beta version of tvOS 15.4 and HomePod 15.4 * iOS 15.4 beta 3 now rolling out to developers ahead of rumored March release * iOS 15.4 stops iCloud Keychain from saving passwords without usernames * Apple Podcasts in iOS 15.4 gains new features including season episode filters * Apple Music Replay 2022 now available, here’s how to find it * Apple’s App Store problem in the Netherlands keeps getting worse * Everything we know about the iPad Air 5 so far * Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card
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Zac found an eMac on a beach. More importantly, Apple responds to AirTag stalking reports with a new round of mitigations, launches a new Tap to Pay on iPhone initiative, and reveals the new deal terms for alternative payment systems in the ongoing Dutch dating app saga.
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Zac recalls a surprisingly difficult journey to buy a new $329 iPad. Fun word game Wordle has been sucked by the corporate overlords of the New York Times, and we have more iOS 15.4 features and tidbits to discuss.
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Read More * Report: iPad deliveries can take over two months as Apple focuses on iPhone production * iPad shipments fell, but Apple still increased its share of the tablet market * iOS 15.4 hints at AR/VR headset support and push notifications coming to web apps * ‘Wordle’ acquired by New York Times for over $1M, could pave the way for an iOS app * Hands-on: iOS 15.4 beta 1 changes and features – something for everyone [Video] * Face ID with a mask tidbits: iOS 15.4, supported iPhones, glasses, Apple Pay, more * iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta now available with Universal Control, Face ID mask unlock, more
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Benjamin and Zac run down all of the new features in the just-released iOS 15.4 betas, including support for Face ID unlock with a face mask on. Apple also surprised everyone this week with an over-the-air new Apple Watch face. There’s also rumors of Apple turning iPhones into credit card payment terminals, and Apple’s head of PR leaves less than a year after joining the company.
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Read More * Want to try Universal Control? Here are the compatible Macs and iPads * macOS 12.3 public beta now available with Universal Control support * iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta now available with Universal Control, Face ID mask unlock, more * tvOS 15.4 beta adds ‘Up Next’ queue to Apple TV video player * Apple forecasts record Q2 2022 despite continued supply constraints and COVID-19 uncertainty * Apple reports record Q1 2022 holiday earnings: $123.95 billion revenue * tvOS 15.4 has a clever way to sign in to pesky captive Wi-Fi networks on Apple TV * Apple wins worldwide rights for Sundance crowd-pleaser ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ * Apple developing new iOS feature to let iPhones to accept NFC payments with tap-to-pay * Apple tells developers it’s rolling out a fix for iCloud syncing issues impacting third-party apps * Apple releases macOS 12.2 with Safari security patch, improved ProMotion scrolling * Apple launches limited-edition Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch, ‘Unity Lights’ face * Apple launches new Shot on iPhone Challenge, this time for iPhone 13 Pro macro images * iCloud syncing issues are plaguing third-party apps as Apple stays silent * Apple’s plans for third-party App Store payments are insufficient, Dutch regulator says
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Benjamin and Zac follow up with even more Apple headset rumors, discuss whether ProMotion will trickle down the iPhone lineup, new details about the 2022 iPad Pro redesign, and the App Store has a date with the Dutch authorities.
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Read More * iOS 15.3 RC fixes Safari bug that gives websites access to browsing history and Google ID data * Antitrust bills targeting Apple gain traction in Senate as Ted Cruz reveals 40-minute phone call with Tim Cook * Apple confirms it is ramping up efforts to get more iOS 14 users to update to iOS 15 * iPhone SE with 5G expected to launch in April or May as production moves ahead * Apple CEO Tim Cook personally lobbying Senate Judiciary Committee as antitrust threats loom * Likely new iPhone SE and iPad Air models appear in Eurasian database * Apple’s AR/VR headset could be priced above $2,000, feature M1 Pro-like performance * Making sense of the latest rumors about Apple’s looming AR and Mixed Reality headsets * Report: iPad Air 5 with 5G, Center Stage camera, and more coming this spring * Here’s everything we know so far about the 2022 iPad Pro * Apple will allow dating apps in the Netherlands to use alternative payment systems, developers must maintain a separate app binary
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Benjamin and Zac mourn the loss of the (multiple) products Apple discontinued this week. Plus, there’s some funny rumors circling around the new look for the iPhone 14 notch, updates to Fitness+ and ‘serious talks’ about Apple acquiring some MLB broadcasting rights.
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Read More * iPhone 14 Pro now rumored to feature ‘hole + pill design’ instead of notch * After Apple subtracted Beats Pill+ from its lineup, here’s what could replace it * Microsoft poaches key Apple semiconductor engineer as it ramps up in-house chip design * iPhone 14 Pro now rumored to feature ‘hole + pill design’ instead of notch * iPhone 14 Pro rumored to feature the first rear-camera megapixel increase since iPhone 6S * Kuo: Apple AR/VR headset will charge using same 96 W power adapter as MacBook Pro * Report: Apple in ‘serious talks’ to broadcast Major League Baseball games starting next season * Apple puts Beddit to rest as Apple Watch Series 8 rumors suggest upgraded sleep tracking * Apple discontinues years-old Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker with no replacement * Here’s everything we know about the low-cost 5G iPhone SE 3 coming this year * Report: Apple Headset not an ‘all-day device,’ creating a metaverse ‘off limits’ * Gurman: Apple likely to hold virtual event in March or April to announce iPhone SE 3
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Benjamin and Zac discuss the divisive new series of Apple Watch commercials, intriguing rumors about Lossless music coming to AirPods Pro 2 courtesy of Ming-Chi Kuo, and whether the iPhone 15 will lose the physical SIM card slot. Plus, Zac poses a mysterious CarPlay riddle (find out the answer at the end of the show).
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Read More * Intel claims the new Core i9 processor is faster than the Apple M1 Max – but that doesn’t mean much * Report: Apple could launch an audiobooks service later this year * The new Chipolo Card Spot brings Find My integration to your wallet * This HomeKit bug could make your iPhone completely unusable; here are the details * AAPL hits $3 trillion market cap, Apple now first company to reach milestone valuation * Samsung unveils 2022 TVs with mini-LED panels, AirPlay 2, 144Hz refresh rates, NFT support, more * AirPods with lossless audio support seem likely, but don’t get too excited * Report: iPhone 13 sales strong during holiday season, Apple’s services business worth $1.5 trillion * Kuo: AirPods Pro 2 to offer Lossless support, new form factor, more * Apple shares real stories from Apple Watch users in new ‘911’ video
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Benjamin and Zac look back on all the Apple hardware releases in 2021, from the iPhone 13 to the long awaited release of the AirTags accessory, revamped iPad mini, the colorful M1 iMac, and the ultimate MacBook Pro update. Happy New Year!
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Apple’s return to work deadline is extended indefinitely. Meanwhile, Zac and Benjamin share some grievances about keyboard shortcuts and Live Text behavior. There’s also renewed rumors about a possible trio of Apple external displays coming soon and Swift Playgrounds 4 launches on iPadOS.
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Read More * iOS 15.2 offers custom control to hide your email address; here’s how it works * Gurman: ‘Strongly believe’ Apple will launch a new external display for Macs * Apple releases first macOS 12.2 beta with new Music app to public testers * macOS keyboard shortcuts are confusing by default so I found a better way without apps * Apple quietly removes all references to CSAM scanning, but says nothing has changed * Apple releases long-awaited Swift Playgrounds 4 with the ability to create apps using iPad
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iOS 15.2 is out with a bevy of interesting new features including the Apple Music Voice Plan and Legacy Contacts support. Apple launches a new app for Android this week in the form of the Tracker Detector for identifying nearby AirTags. Universal Control is officially delayed and the tvOS 15.2 has a few cool surprises inside. Plus, Zac has an update in the ongoing iCloud Photos saga.
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Read More * Apple Music’s Siri-controlled Voice Plan launching in iOS 15.2 for $4.99/month[Update: Now available] Apple Music’s Siri-controlled Voice Plan launching in iOS 15.2 for $4.99/month * Comment: Will Universal Control meet the same fate as AirPower? * How to pass on your data to loved ones with iPhone Digital Legacy feature * Apple University dean graduates to startup life, leaving the company after 13 years * Apple’s ambitious Universal Control feature for Mac and iPad delayed until spring 2022 * Apple alleviates Android user concerns with ‘Tracker Detect’ app to locate nearby AirTags * Apple updates macOS Monterey with SharePlay, MagSafe charging fix, and more * Apple releases iOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, and tvOS 15.2 to all users
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It’s storytime with Zac leading into a discussion about just how hard it can be to keep backups of iCloud Photos. Meanwhile, Apple avoids the Epic deadline, launches hotel keys in Apple Wallet and Ming-Chi Kuo releases some specs for the upcoming AR/VR Apple headset.
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Read More * Apple releases updated iOS 15.2 RC and macOS 12.1 RC builds to developers [U] * Kuo: Apple’s mixed reality headset to have advanced hand gesture detection * Apple granted delay in complying with App Store changes required by Epic ruling * Apple launches support for keys in Apple Wallet, starting with six Hyatt hotels * iOS 15.2 shows a service history of repaired parts in your iPhone * Kuo: First Apple AR/VR headset weighs about 350 grams, lighter second-gen model already in development
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Apple celebrates the Best Apps of the Year but Apple Music Unwrapped remains non-existent. Zac and Benjamin discuss Ming Chi Kuo’s proclamation that Apple wants to replace the iPhone with AR within a decade, and discuss some possible improvements to how the iPhone handles mirroring notifications to the Apple Watch.
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Read More * This simple change would make my Apple Watch way less annoying * Apple Music Replay 2021: How to find your top songs, artists, albums, and more * Spotify Wrapped 2021 is live: Here’s how to find your year-in-review and more * Apple celebrates 15 years of fighting AIDS with (RED), launches new faces for Apple Watch * New images show AirPods prototype with translucent design, more * Beats Studio Buds get first limited-edition design in partnership with Union * Group FaceTime is wrecking my Mac on macOS Monterey * Report: Apple headset to be announced in 2022 but getting one might take longer * Report: Apple still working on multi-device charger, a future where all devices ‘can charge each other’ * Kuo: Apple plans to replace the iPhone with AR in 10 years * Kuo: Apple’s AR headset to launch in 2022 with Mac-level computing power, will operate without the iPhone
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Benjamin finally has time to share his hands-on thoughts with his new 16-inch MacBook Pro. Meanwhile, Apple reportedly has an aggressive timeline for its autonomous car project, and the company is suing the NSO Group for repeated state-sponsored iPhone spyware hacks. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Read More * Thanksgiving Tech Support: Essential tips to assist friends and family during the holidays * Gift Guide: Photography and videography gifts for iPhone users * Apple TV+ debuts new content a day early for Thanksgiving, including ‘Twas The Fight Before Christmas’ documentary * Best Black Friday 2021 Apple Deals: AirPods 3 hit $155, Apple Watch SE $219, more * 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Smart health/fitness devices from $60 * Apple will alert customers who may have been targeted by NSO * Apple delays support for storing your ID in the Wallet app until 2022 * 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Must-have Apple accessories for your devices
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Mayo’s new laptop has arrived but he’s not quite ready to talk about it yet. Apple surprises everyone with the announcement of a new self-service repair program coming next year. Apple follows up on macro mode for iPhone 13 with much-welcomed refinements in iOS 15.2. And Twitter wants Services revenue, but also opens the floodgates for third-party clients to exist and — possibly — thrive.
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Read More * iOS 15.2 beta no longer disables Face ID on iPhone 13 after screen replacement * Apple releases iOS 15.1.1 with fixes for dropped calls on iPhone 12 and 13 * You can now search within Apple Music playlists in iOS 15.2 * Apple launches ‘Self Service Repair,’ allowing you to do your own iPhone screen repairs and more * Apple Music app arrives on LG smart TVs * Apple developing new ‘SportsKit’ framework as it invests in sports content for Apple TV * What’s new in iOS 15.2 beta 3? Macro mode tweaks, Apple Arcade, more * Tweetbot for iOS adds support for limiting replies to tweets, creating polls * WhatsApp developing universal macOS and iPadOS app with Catalyst * Safari Technology Preview updated with 120Hz scrolling support on new MacBook Pro * Twitter makes its new API default for developers; Top Articles now available on iOS * Amazon releases native Prime Video app for macOS with purchase support and more
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Benjamin is still waiting for his new laptop, but it’s getting closer. Meanwhile, every tech company in Silicon Valley is giving them away. Zac tries out the AirPods 3. Tim Cook provides some surprising opinions on cryptocurrency. And, Apple is trying to use Keynote decks as holiday card templates.
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Read More * Hands-on: iOS 15.2 beta 2 changes and features – Legacy Contact, Hide My Email, and more [Video] * What’s new in iOS 15.2 beta 2: Legacy Contacts, Find My updates, more [U: Public beta too] * Apple launches Apple Business Essentials: Device management, storage, onsite repairs, and more for one monthly price * Judge denies Apple’s request to delay App Store changes in Epic games case * Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky joins Apple’s board of directors * Apple TV app gets new sidebar on iPad and dedicated Store tab with iOS 15.2 beta 2 * Jony Ive still collaborating with team at Apple, ‘LoveFrom’ name inspired by Steve Jobs * Netflix launches its first selection of games on iPhone and iPad, sign up using Apple In-App Purchase * Apple debuts annual Holiday Gift Guide: ‘Let the holidays be for everyone’ * Tim Cook says he owns cryptocurrency, Apple ‘looking’ at it for Apple Pay * Here’s why Twitter, Uber, and more are giving fully loaded M1 Max MacBook Pros to engineers
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This week on Happy Hour, Zac had a chance to see the new MacBook Pro in person. Benjamin is still waiting (impatiently) for his to arrive. We also have Apple Silicon iMac Pro rumors to discuss, and some App Store policy news with Craig Federighi giving his propaganda presentation on the perils of app sideloading at the Web Summit.
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Read More * New Tom Hanks movie ‘Finch’ now available to watch on Apple TV+ * Craig Federighi vehemently speaks out against iPhone sideloading in Web Summit keynote: ‘Sideloading is a cybercriminal’s best friend’ * Apple debuts new original podcast, the true crime series ‘Hooked’ * Netflix launches gaming service exclusively on Android, but iOS support is ‘on the way’ * Hands-on with Apple’s fresh new HomePod mini colors * MacBook Pro Diary: M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro first impressions * Report: iPhone and Apple Watch to add new ‘crash detection’ feature that auto-dials 911 * Leaker claims iMac Pro with M1 Pro/M1 Max chips, ProMotion mini-LED display, and more slated for first half of 2022
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This week on 9to5Mac, Zac and Ben discuss new additions with iOS 15.1 and macOS Monterey, Zac's thoughts on his new Apple Watch Series 7, and reviews of the new MacBook Pros.
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Read More * Smooth 120Hz scrolling not currently supported by many Mac apps, including Safari * Apple TV app to launch on Xfinity, Sky Q, and other Comcast platforms, expanding Apple TV+ reach * Apple releases Safari 15.1 with classic tab design for macOS Big Sur and Catalina * iOS 15.2 beta features redesigned Notification Summary * You can now listen to Apple Music on PlayStation 5 * macOS Monterey is now available, here’s why you should update * Hands-on: The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is a stunning return to form * iOS 15.1 is now available, here’s why you should update
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This week on Happy Hour, Benjamin and Zac break down everything that was announced at the October 2021 Apple event, including the bizarre Apple Music Voice Plan, new AirPods and HomePod mini colors. But the stars of the show are the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro sporting the latest-generation Apple Silicon chips.
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Read More Apple Music * Apple launches new $5 ‘Voice Plan’ for accessing Apple Music exclusively with Siri * Cheaper Apple Music: What is the Apple Music Voice Plan?
HomePod mini and AirPods 3 * AirPods 3 improvements include better in-ear detection * Apple cuts AirPods 2 price to $129 following introduction of redesigned AirPods 3 * AirPods 3 pricing and availability: From $179, pre-order from today * Apple unveils HomePod mini in new colors: yellow, blue, and orange
M1 Pro/Max * Geekbench shows M1 Max offers up to 181% faster graphics than previous 16-inch MacBook Pro * Apple unveils next-generation M1 Pro and M1 Max chips for new Macs * New M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro support up to four external displays
New 14" and 16" MacBook Pros * Here’s how the new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro compare to other MacBook models * Comment: Why the worst thing about the MacBook Pro is good news for everyone * MacBook Pro SD card slot supports UHS-II, but not UHS-III or SD Express * New MacBook Pro tidbits: size and weight, benchmarks, HDMI 2.0 limitations, more * Apple announces 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro: new design, display notch, 120Hz, M1 Pro chip, HDMI, MagSafe, more
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Benjamin and Zac discuss the initial reaction to the Apple Watch Series 7, HomeKit announcements, some TV+ news, and — most importantly — get hyped for the new MacBook Pros coming at the ‘Unleashed’ Apple event next week.
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Read More * Here’s how the new green Apple Watch Series 7 color looks in the real world * Almost a third of MacBook owners will upgrade to 2021 MacBook Pro, says analyst * First Apple Watch Series 7 orders arriving to customers around the world * Everything to expect from Apple’s October event: M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods 3, and more * Universal Control now labeled as ‘beta’ ahead of macOS Monterey official release * Apple moves Safari favorites bar back where it’s supposed to be in Monterey beta 10 * Apple orders comedy series ‘Shrinking’, hailing from Ted Lasso writers Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein * Comment: Don’t expect the new M1X MacBook Pro to replace M1 models * New MacBook Pro rumored to feature 1080p webcam, 16 GB RAM as standard * Upcoming M1X MacBook Pros rumored to feature 120Hz displays with mini-LED * Apple announces ‘Unleashed’ special event for October 18, M1X MacBook Pros expected * Comment: Here’s why the Apple Watch Series 7 is still a notable upgrade for many users
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This week on Happy Hour, Benjamin and Chance discuss this week’s Apple news including the latest antitrust case with the EU, the surprisingly fast availability of Apple Watch Series 7, new AirPods Find My features and a rumored roadmap for CarPlay. Plus, we cover what’s new in iOS 15.1 beta 3.
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Read More * Apple Watch Series 7 now available to pre-order, first shipments arrive next week * Apple Watch Series 7 tidbits: size and weight, fast charging, more * Apple Watch Series 7 shipping estimates quickly slip to November * Here’s how Apple Watch Series 7 compares to the Series 6 and earlier * Bloomberg: Apple working on deeper integration for CarPlay, including controlling A/C and sound system * Apple Japanese antitrust investigation opens, six weeks after another one closed * Report: Dutch authority demands Apple makes App Store changes, says in-app purchase rules are anticompetitive * iPhone 13 Pro & Pro Max review: The ultimate flagships [Video] * iOS 15.1 beta 3 adds new ‘Auto Macro’ toggle for disabling camera switching * iOS 15.1 beta 3 features native ProRes video capture for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
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This week on Happy Hour, Zac gives his thoughts after a week with the iPhone 13 Pro and trying a new iPad mini at Best Buy. There’s also some news about Apple TV+ and a ‘High Power Mode’ for Mac. Plus, Zac and Benjamin explore how antiquated DRM of the iTunes Store continue to rear its ugly head on the modern Apple experience.
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Read More * Roundup: Here’s what could be announced at a potential Apple Event in October * Apple TV+ Guide: Here are all the Apple TV shows and movies available now * Apple Watch Series 7 rumored to hit stores in mid-October * Apple TV+ continues streak of big-budget movie deals, lands film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt * Apple now lets you share how much you love or hate built-in apps via App Store reviews * Latest macOS Monterey beta shows Apple still working on ‘High Power’ mode to boost MacBook performance * Apple camera execs detail iPhone 13 upgrades, timeline for new features * iPad mini 6 has a neat orientation trick for those relocated volume buttons * iPhone 13 Pro first impressions and New Orleans camera test [Gallery]
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This week on Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin break down the features and quirks revealed by the iPhone 13 reviews dropping, and consider the personal appeal of the new iPad mini. iOS 15 is here … and we catch up on the Epic Games lawsuit decision from a couple weeks ago.
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Read More * iFixit iPhone 13 and 13 Pro teardown shows bigger batteries, new internal design and camera system * Not so ProMotion: Third-party apps limited to 60Hz animations on iPhone 13 Pro * First impressions: The new iPad mini is the perfect size and it packs a serious punch * iPhone 13 Pro Max sets record in smartphone battery stress test, with almost ten hours of continuous use * iOS 15: Here’s everything new in FaceTime * PSA: iPhone 13 Pro might be nearly incompatible with the MagSafe Duo * Apple explains how it created the iPhone 13’s Cinematic Mode * Hands-on: Here’s how Background Sounds work in iOS 15 * Apple tells Epic it won’t allow Fortnite back on the App Store until court verdict is final
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This week on Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin break down all the announcements from the September Apple event, featuring the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7 with larger display and the all-new iPad mini.
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Read More Apple TV+ / Fitness+ * Apple Fitness+ expanding to 15 more countries, adding Group Workouts with SharePlay * Apple TV+ Guide: Here are all the Apple TV shows and movies available now
iPad / iPad mini * Apple announces new entry-level iPad with screen, camera, and storage upgrades * iPad mini benchmarks show slightly lower-power A15 chip inside than iPhone 13 * iPad mini 6 tidbits: A15 chip, camera upgrades, no mmWave 5G, more * All of the ways the new iPad mini is better than the iPad Air: cameras, processor, 5G, and more * Comment: The star of yesterday’s Apple event was the new iPad mini
Apple Watch Series 7 * Apple Watch Series 7 debuts with similar design, larger display, faster charging, new colors, more * Apple Watch Series 7 and SE now come with USB-C cable; fast charging may not work with MagSafe Duo * Apple Watch Series 7 FAQ: color comparisons, band compatibility, release date * Apple Watch Series 7 has the same processor as last year’s Apple Watch Series 6 * Apple releases all-new watch band collection in a wide variety of colors for Series 7
iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini * iPhone 13 pre-order process broken for many Apple Card, Apple Pay, and iUP shoppers * iPhone 13 lineup now available to pre-order, first shipments arrive next week * This is how Apple is removing the plastic wrap from iPhone 13 box * iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro: 5 reasons to upgrade
iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone 13 Pro Max * iPhone 13 Pro shipping estimates slip into October for pre-orders * ProRes support for iPhone 13 Pro ‘coming soon’ with a future iOS update * iPhone 13 Pro Max with 1TB costs $1,599, iPhone XR and iPhone 12 Pro discontinued
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This week on Happy Hour Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest leadership changes in the Apple Car teams, and get hyped for next week’s Apple event with last-minute rumor roundups for iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and more. California dreamin’.
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Read More * Kuo: Apple Watch Series 8 to have body temperature sensors; new AirPods with health features * iPhone 13 demand will see Apple take a third of all 5G shipments * Kuo: Apple Watch Series 7 is a ‘dramatic change in design’, will be released this month despite initial production issues * Bloomberg: Kevin Lynch tapped to lead Apple Car project in latest shakeup * What to expect from Apple’s September event: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and more * UK government backs Apple, and wants to scan encrypted messages for CSAM * Rumors: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and AirPods 3 to have longer battery life, more * 8th-gen iPad shipping times slip to 3-6 weeks ahead of Apple event * Ford poaches Apple Car VP, former Tesla exec Doug Field in setback for Project Titan * Get California streamin’ with these Apple Event themed wallpapers
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This week on Happy Hour Benjamin and Zac break down the App Store settlements of the week, and the policy changes they have caused, as well as some fascinating rumors about the iPhone 13’s satellite communication abilities and the Apple Watch health sensor roadmap.
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Read More * 9to5Mac's feature in the iPhone 11 ad * Roundup: The iPhone 13 is coming this month; here’s what we know so far * Take a closer look at the new Apple Watch display sizes and faces with these mock-ups * Spotify CEO says Apple’s App Store sign-up changes are the ‘right direction’ but still unfair * What Apple’s new App Store policy could mean for your favorite apps * iOS 15 now prompts users if they want to enable Apple personalized ads, after it was previously on by default * As Apple antitrust case ends in Japan, a new one opens in India * Apple will let developers redirect users to sign up for services outside the App Store * What to expect from Apple in September: iPhone 13, iOS 15 release, and more * How SpaceX Starlink could resolve rising government-controlled internet shutdowns
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This week on Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin take a retrospective tone this week, remembering the short-lived Cards app, the passing of Steve Jobs on the tenth anniversary of his retirement as CEO, all the incredible new features in iOS 15 beta 7, and the not-so-great-deal that is the Apple News Partner Program.
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Read More * Apple Watch Series 7 clones offer closer look at new flat-edged design * PSA: Here’s what to do if you can’t open TestFlight links in macOS * Apple will halve its cut of In-App Purchases for publishers that also participate in Apple News * Tim Cook set to receive $750M worth of AAPL in final payout from 10-year pay deal * Another leaker corroborates Apple Watch Series 7 coming in new 45mm size * Developers can now submit beta apps to TestFlight for macOS [U: Now available] * Review: AirPods Max have become as important for music to me now as the iPod in the 2000s * Remembering Steve: 10 years ago today, the legendary cofounder of Apple resigned his post as CEO
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This week, Benjamin and Zac reflect on the design safari that was the iOS 15 beta period for Apple’s browser, as well as cover the features that won’t quite make the cut for the .0 release. Also, there are more Apple Watch Series 7 rumors, an update on Apple TV+ movie pipeline, and more.
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Read More * Comment: SharePlay won’t be available when iOS 15 releases, but there’s plenty to be excited about * Apple reportedly scales back ambitious ‘HealthHabit’ project for transforming healthcare * Apple TV+ releases official trailer for sci-fi epic Foundation, series premieres September 24 * Tim Robbins joins the cast of Apple TV+ ‘Wool’ series adaptation * Apple releases latest iOS 15 public beta with Safari changes and more * These iOS 15 features won’t be available with the official release next month * Apple seeds watchOS 8 beta 6 to all developers * Apple’s Carpool Karaoke series renewed for fifth season, now branded as an Apple TV+ originalApple says SharePlay won’t be included in the initial iOS 15 release this fall * Apple Watch Series 7 redesign shown off in new CAD renders
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This week on Happy Hour, Benjamin and Zac follow up on the iCloud Child Safety backlash and look forward to the iPhone 13 with new reports from Bloomberg about expected new video and photo features. Plus, a wacky way to reset AirPods in iOS 15 and the state of Apple’s presence in the home.
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Read More * Apple SVP Craig Federighi responds to confusion over iOS 15 iCloud child safety policies in new interview * Opinion: The Apple CSAM scanning controversy was entirely predictable * Apple employees express concerns about new CSAM scanning * Apple releases latest macOS Monterey public beta * Foxconn hints at iPhone 13 component shortages; new camera assembly process * iOS 15 to link AirPods with your Apple ID as part of Find My Network * Misusing CSAM scanning in US prevented by Fourth Amendment, argues Corellium * Report: iPhone 13 Pro models to add Portrait video mode, ProRes recording, other camera improvements
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This week on Happy Hour Benjamin and Chance break down this week’s news including the new child safety initiatives for Messages and iCloud Photos, the possibility of a titanium iPhone in future, surprise updates to the Mac Pro and speculating on its future, and the implications of SiriKit intent deprecation.
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Read More * Apple says any expansion of CSAM detection outside of the US will occur on a per-country basis * In internal memo, Apple addresses concerns around new Photo scanning features, doubles down on the need to protect children * Comment: Apple’s child protection measures get mixed reactions from experts * Apple announces new protections for child safety: iMessage features, iCloud Photo scanning, more * Opinion: Four problems with Apple’s reported approach to scanning for child abuse images * Apple now promoting its services with ‘exclusive offers’ for Apple Card users * Roundup: The iPhone 13 is coming next month; here’s what we know so far * PSA: iOS 15 beta 4 can auto-remove lens flares in photos * Apple redesigns online store and brings back dedicated ‘store’ tab * Apple to expand iPhone, iPad, and Mac monthly financing to Canada with Affirm partnership * Apple updates Intel Mac Pro with three new graphics card modules * Apple now selling standalone Magic Keyboard with Touch ID starting at $149
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This week on 9to5Mac Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin discuss the latest Apple hardware rumors including a new smart Apple external display, an always-on iPhone 13, and the proliferation of Face ID across Apple’s product line. This week also saw the latest round of changes to Safari in iOS 15 beta 4, and Apple’s quarterly earning results give some insight on the planned fall release cycle.
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Read More * Reports of M1 MacBook screen cracks occurring during normal usage * Apple reportedly asking employees for their vaccination status in some locations * Apple releases watchOS 7.6.1 with ‘important security updates’ for Apple Watch * NHS app adds COVID Pass feature with Apple Wallet support * Apple reinstates mask requirement at most retail stores in the U.S. * When is Apple releasing a new MacBook Pro, and should you buy now or wait? * Apple releases new macOS Monterey build for public beta testers with Live Text for Intel Macs * Apple releases new iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 public betas with latest Safari changes and more * TSMC 2nm chip plans announced, a day after Intel said it could catch up * Should you buy the iPad Air or the 11-inch iPad Pro? * Hands-on: iOS 15 beta 4 changes and features – more Safari tweaks [Video] * Tim Cook says Apple had strong growth of iPhone switchers and upgraders in Q3 2021
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This week on 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin discuss the practicalities and inconveniences of of the MagSafe Battery Pack, the fears surrounding the Pegasus zero-click malware affecting iPhones around the world, and some new possible new services initiatives include TV+ live sports and Apple Pay Later financing.
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This week on 9to5Mac Happy Hour, Zac and Benjamin discuss the Spatial Audio and UI updates coming in tvOS 15, adapting to an iPadOS 15 lifestyle, the newly-announced MagSafe Battery Pack, and the latest changes to Safari in iOS 15 beta 3.
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This week on Happy Hour 9to5Mac's Benjamin and Taylor assess the difference iPadOS 15 makes for iPad productivity, and tackle the state of Apple TV+. Plus, a bonus review of the LiveWire motorcycle.
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Read More * Apple TV+ announces new 9/11 documentary special: ‘Inside the President’s War Room’ * Here’s what we know about Apple’s rumored plans for an OLED iPad * Hands-on: How to edit PDFs with iPhone and iPad in the iOS 15 Files app * Apple Pencil features expand to more languages with additional Scribble functionality * ‘Defending Jacob’ series is the first Apple TV+ content to get a physical disc release * WSJ: Apple mulling $1 billion acquisition of Reese Witherspoon’s media company * How to screen share over FaceTime using Windows on a PC * LiveWire: How the electric Harley-Davidson motorcycle performs from a tech perspective
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This week on Happy Hour 9to5tMac’s Benjamin and Taylor discuss a bevy of recent iPad rumors, look back on a decade of the selfie, evaluate the new lineup of Apple Watch International bands, and discuss the new features and changes in iOS 15 beta 2.
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Read More * Apple releases iOS 15 public beta with SharePlay, Focus, and much more * Apple releasing watchOS 8 public beta for Apple Watch users later today * How to install the iOS 15 public beta or developer beta * Want the new international Apple Watch faces? Download them all with these App Clips * Hands-on: Apple’s new limited-edition international watch bands are a gorgeous way to show your love of country * Here’s how to install the macOS Monterey public beta * Over a decade of selfies, starting with Apple’s iPhone 4 * Should you install the iOS 15 public beta? Here’s what to consider * Report: Apple to release 10.86-inch OLED iPad Air next year, OLED iPad Pro in 2023 * Screen sharing on Windows with FaceTime link can be done with OBS and its VirtualCam plug-in.
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This week on Happy Hour, 9to5Mac's Benjamin and Taylor give their thoughts on the redesigned Safari across iPhone, iPad, and Mac after a few weeks of getting accustomed to the new versions. There’s also a lot of antitrust regulatory news to cover … and iOS 15 beta 2 interrupts the show.
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Read More * First look: New ‘Portraits’ Watch Face now available in watchOS 8 beta 2 * SharePlay now working on iOS 15 beta 2 – here’s a first look * Here’s what’s new in iOS 15 beta 2 and iPadOS 15 beta 2 * Apple releases watchOS 8 beta 2 to developers * Apple releases iOS 15 beta 2 and iPadOS 15 beta 2 to developers * Report: Tim Cook called Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress to warn against antitrust legislation * Apple Fitness+ announces new Time to Walk workout series starting June 28 * Apple continues crackdown on leaks, sends warning letters to prominent sources * House committee approves bill which poses significant antitrust threat to Apple
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This week 9to5Mac's Benjamin and Zac discuss the long-awaited release of Apple Podcast Subscriptions, Spatial Audio in Apple Music, the new Beats Studio Buds, and rumors about upcoming new Apple devices.
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Read More * iPadOS 15 brings the App Library to dock, but here’s how to disable it * Hands-on: Here’s how Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and channels work on iPhone * Apple’s newest Safari Technology Preview brings macOS Monterey features to Big Sur * Opinion: Focus is the most important feature in iOS 15; here’s how I’m using it * iPadOS 15: Hands-on with Apple’s Weather app for iPad * Comment: tvOS 15 is a small update, but it brings two important new features to Apple TV * Hands-on: Here’s what’s new and different with the redesigned Safari in macOS Monterey * Images show unreleased Apple Watch Series 5 Edition in a black ceramic finish
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This week 9to5Mac's Benjamin and Zac break down everything that happened at this week’s WWDC keynote, with first impressions of iOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15, and macOS Monterey — as well as Apple’s latest announcements in the health, fitness, and smart home space.
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Read More WWDC * Roundup: Here are six things Apple didn’t announce during WWDC 2021 * Apple reveals 12 winners of the 2021 Apple Design Awards, including Carrot Weather, Pok Pok Playroom, and League of Legends * M1X MacBook Pro referenced in metadata for Apple’s WWDC YouTube video
watchOS 8 * Hands-on: watchOS 8 brings major always-on display upgrades for third-party and Apple apps * Apple sets Apple Watch Activity Challenge for International Day of Yoga later this month * Apple releases watchOS 8 beta 1 to developers * watchOS 8 for Apple Watch brings Photos improvements, mindfulness features, multiple timers, more
iOS 15 * Hands-on: iOS 15 brings an all-new Weather app with maps, animations, and more * Hands-on: Here’s how iPhone’s Live Text OCR works in iOS 15 * iOS 15 tidbits: AirPrint overhaul, live locations in Find My, more * iOS 15: Here’s everything new in FaceTime * Hands-on: Here’s how the new iPhone Focus mode works in iOS 15
iPadOS 15 * How to install the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 developer betas * iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey bring Low Power Mode to iPad and Mac, here’s how to enable it * iPadOS 15 coming to all iPads supported by iPadOS 14 this fall, here’s the full list * Translate app coming to iPadOS 15 with system-wide translations
macOS Monterey * Here’s how to install the macOS Monterey developer beta * Apple exec goes in-depth on Shortcuts for Mac in ‘Mac Power Users’ podcast interview * Hands-on: macOS 12 brings new ‘Object Capture’ API for creating 3D models using iPhone camera * macOS Monterey enhances iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs with full-screen video, Apple Pay, more
tvOS * Apple details how Spatial Audio works on Apple TV with tvOS 15 * Comment: Apple almost forgot about tvOS 15, but here’s everything new * Apple announces updates to tvOS: SharePlay, “Hey Siri”, more
Swift/xCode * Apple engineer talks new Swift features and more in podcast interview following WWDC21 * Apple to begin releasing AirPods Pro firmware betas to developers * Potential evidence of updated Intel-powered Mac Pro surfaces in Xcode beta * tvOS 15 lets you sign in to apps using Face ID on your iPhone
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This week on Happy Hour 9to5Mac's Benjamin and Zac explore this week’s news including the delay of Podcasts Subscriptions, AirTags stalking, Apple’s new remote work policies for employees, and the ‘homeOS’ job listing. They then get hyped for WWDC next week.
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Zac and Benjamin close out the Apple/Epic trial, marvel at some amazing upcoming Apple Watch accessibility features, analyze the rumored thinner M1X Mac mini mockups, and give their hands-on impressions with the new M1 iPad Pro and the new Apple TV remote.
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Read More iPad Pro/iPad OS * iPadOS limits iPad Pro power: apps only able to use up to 5 GB RAM each * Procreate updated with better performance and more layers for M1 iPad Pro users * MacBook Pro Diary: I can’t wait for the M1X 16-inch MacBook Pro – but it will hurt! * Halide developers detail new ultra-wide iPad Pro selfie camera, ‘hidden superpower’ * Comment: An iPadOS update is overdue, but it won’t change much for me
New Apple TV 4K and Siri remote * New Siri Remote support comes to Mac for presentations, media, more with Remote Buddy * Hands-on: Tips and tricks for using the Apple TV Siri remote to control your TV, receiver, and speakers
WWDC 2021 * Roundup: Everything Apple could announce at WWDC 2021 * Comment: The future of WWDC is almost certainly a hybrid online/offline event
Accessibility * Apple celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness with App Store, Fitness+, Shortcuts Gallery, more * Apple SignTime service will connect Apple Store and Apple Support customers with interpreters * Do Apple’s new accessibility features hint at UI changes for iOS 15? It’s possible
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This week on Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin break down all the announcements out of Apple Music this week, with Lossless and Spatial Audio. Plus, there’s a new 2021 Pride Band, rumors about upcoming Apple Silicon Macs, new truly wireless earbuds from Beats, and wishes for iPadOS 15 as we approach WWDC.
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Read More * Craig Federighi begins testifying in Apple vs. Epic case, focuses on iPhone security * While on the App Store, Fortnite generated over $100M in revenue for Apple * Apple asks judge to dismiss Epic’s claim that iOS is an ‘essential facility’ * M1 iPad Pro reviews: Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, but iPadOS limitations persist * Review: Chipolo ONE Spot undercuts AirTags on price with robust Find My integration and a rugged design * Google I/O 2021 Keynote Live Blog + News Hub: Assistant, Android 12, and more * M1 iPad Pro reviews: Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, but iPadOS limitations persist * Comment: Apple Music Lossless Audio – what we do and don’t know * Bloomberg: Apple paused development of larger Apple Silicon iMac to focus on 24-inch model * Redesigned iMac reviews: A beautiful and colorful design with stellar M1 performanceBloomberg: Apple prepares revamped MacBook Air with M1 successor * Bloomberg: Redesigned MacBook Pro coming as soon as this summer, up to 64GB RAM and 10-core chip
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This week on 9to5Mac's Happy Hour, Apple welcomes a new corporate communications chief, as the company draws criticism for a new high-profile hire. Zac and Benjamin also cover the latest in smart home Matters, AirTag hacks, and look forward to watchOS 8.
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There’s a flurry of rumors this week about a new premium 'HiFi' tier for Apple Music and some disappointing news about the iPad mini. Zac and Benjamin also go hands-on with the AirTag, and Apple execs head to the courtroom.
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This week 9to5Mac's Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo apologize for Apple Podcast's issues, explore the launch of App Tracking Transparency and the big new features in Apple's just released software updates. Then, they discuss the rumored software updates coming at WWDC.
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https://youtu.be/j_OtJ41PIcE 9to5Mac Happy Hour is live streamed on our YouTube and Facebook pages every Thursday at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT! Transcription Developer Transition Kit update Zac Hall: [00:00:00] This week on 9to5Mac Happy Hour. We're going to talk a little bit about Apple car. A lot about IO is 14.5 features and some Apple glasses streamers. And then some Apple TV plus stuff has come up this week. So let's start out with the developer transition kit update. We spoke last time. Yeah. I mean, I broke the news to you about how like, you know, halfhearted the deal was, and, and then you broke the story to me on, on how they fixed it.
So what, what, what are the details there? Yeah.
Ben Mayo: [00:00:47] Like. There was a very muted response, I think, to DTK thing. And, and look, we, you know, we're privileged people to even get the development of first place, so to be able to afford it right. But everyone was based on the precedent of what they did for the Intel to for the past PC to Intel position where, when the DTK went back, what got replaced was an iMac of equivalent value.
And then this. Pregnant comes along. Obviously they never promised it. Right. So you can't get too mad. Right? They, you said that the, the, the, the transaction was stated, you pay $500, you get to use this thing, and then we want it back done. But there was like, you know, is that what they're going to offer us a nice little bonus.
And I sit with, thank you. And what we got slapped with last week was a $200 credit that you had to use by the end of may. Which just feels terrible, like, especially as a, not me. Cause I didn't actually get any M one compatible stuff out yet, but a lot of the developers that do get that kit, they're the most dedicated people in the community they're rushing to support, you know, Apple's latest platforms on day one, often with the bad quality apps as well, right.
Just the bad, you know, just the bad quality developers or the people getting that care. And they're like, You coming off Aqua's biggest quarter ever. And what do they give you? They give you a tangible credit on something you paid $500 for. And you've got used by the end of may, before it could be an immediacy before WWC.
Any of the cool rumor stuff actually comes out and it's like, do you want to get this map book that you might've already bought? Well, incredibly. They actually had a change of heart. I can't believe they actually changed the moment, but on February 6th they sent out a new email and the new email basically said, we understand, we heard you, and this is what we're doing instead.
So rather than a $200 credit that expires at the end of may. Now all of us fancy developers can get a $500 credit. Which is the same price as what we paid for the drug in the first place and the credit doesn't expire until the end of December. So it runs through the end of this year, better than you'll get a dreamed of.
So now my forthcoming. Cool. M one X six inch mapper pro would have been $500 cheaper because I paid phones and I was a bit last year prepaid a little bit. I prepared. Yeah.
Zac Hall: [00:03:00] That's very good at that because it especially feels good. Like if they would've just on that had been like, Okay, cool. But because it was so half-hearted before, you know, it was more than half, but it was less than half the, the value that was like, Oh, this really is a good value compare because it was so low
Ben Mayo: [00:03:17] before.
Yeah. And now we feel great about it. And they also clarified that for people that have actually already bought M one staff and they didn't need it, they'll be able to use the credit on any purchase in the Apple store that helps them with development. But I think it just basically means you can buy whatever you want with it.
No. Okay. So get you some AirPods, max, pay an extra $50 and get some AirPods,
Zac Hall: [00:03:36] man. They really, they help with development. I mean, they do a lot of things with them. Yeah,
Ben Mayo: [00:03:40] definitely. I'm going to make everybody, I'm going to make an edit buddy compare and go against Rambo.
Zac Hall: [00:03:44] I'm going to make an everybody's to come back.
Ben Mayo: [00:03:48] No, but I'll be saving mine for the property. Okay. $3,000 end up having to spend or whatever on the 16th mapper pro at the end of the year. Good call. Like it's a nice, it's at least the, at least they listened to the community, right? Like there's been no, quite a lot of, you know, roundabouts of does Apple really care about the community?
Do they really care about the big PayPal? Did any come out the people that are giving them subscription revenue every five seconds, or did they actually care about like, you know, the small people, the indie developers and at least the fact that they saw this response and they. Did something about it? You know, it's got to make people feel good versus the kind of like sour taste in the mouth.
So I have indeed prepared the packaging as the email asks me to call now I await my email turf to send it back. Are you ready?
Zac Hall: [00:04:29] Are you allowed to mail things in the UK right now?
Ben Mayo: [00:04:32] That is a good question actually. Like, I mean, technically if they do a courier service, I can like drop it off at the door.
If they expect me to go to the post office, then I guess I'll have to negotiate with the British government that sending back at him. One developer kit is a, an essential
Zac Hall: [00:04:47] service. Does he have to be the theater to do this? Basically? All right.
Ben Mayo: [00:04:51] Let's go with, you have to return it promptly. I think like you get the voucher to use, but by the end of the year, but they want the thing back sent back.
What should it be?
Apple Car Talks Zac Hall: [00:04:58] This should be a reality, reality show. It's planet. What is it called? Planet of the apps? Here's season two. Let's talk about some Apple car stuff, because we spoke over the last few weeks about how Apple is talking with they slash Kia about manufacturing, the Bali of their car, just doing the, making the Apple cart for Apple
Ben Mayo: [00:05:22] Foxconn of the iPhone, but for the cab.
Zac Hall: [00:05:24] Yeah. And Hyundai was pretty chatty about it. And then they were like, we're not actually working with them. Just really bizarre stuff. It seems that there's at least reporting this week that that all talks between Apple and Hyundai slash Kia have stopped. You know, we don't know if it's because of the chattiness in the press or, or what, but just this is all weird to me.
That's all I'm going to say.
Ben Mayo: [00:05:48] I mean, maybe in the Steve jobs era, if a company said something slightly too early, They get caught off and never spoken to ever again. But yeah, it's a bit beyond the childishness of that nowadays. Like
Zac Hall: [00:06:01] whatever. Well, it was reportedly buying beads and it was going to be for 3.3.
Billion dollars. 3.2. Yeah. 3.2 million. And then it ended up just being three flat because of Dr. Dre celebration video. Yeah.
Ben Mayo: [00:06:16] That was actually the reason, but that was like float around as the reason it's
Zac Hall: [00:06:19] good head Canon.
Ben Mayo: [00:06:20] Why not outside? Well, that's $3.6 billion investment that kids get, or you just spent half, not only getting 1.8.
No, but that's obviously not how it works. Right? Like, you know, Apple can't back down like. It felt, you know, cause Foxconn leaks stuff about the iPhone quite often, like we see those internal presentations where they're like the iPhone 12 is going to have 5g and they have a do a little PowerPoint slide for everybody and it leaks and you know, they never get repercussions of that stuff cause they haven't got a choice like they have to.
And if Apple wants us manufacturing of their car, They only have a very limited number of options. And if they've already basically signed the dotted line for, you know, a $4 billion deal with Highlander, they're not going to back out of that just because it leaked out to the price it's just unrealistic.
But I think what the truth here is because the news is basically like a client, Diane, the affiliate Kia basically. Did a legal fight in this week that said they had that they aren't in discussions with Apple and corporate and driving a car. So that kind of like flattened the idea, right. Even though crazily, we were just talking, the reason it popped up in, you know, even on the podcast so much was like, you know, CNBC and ruse were like saying, is it as if it was like a signed deal and it's going to be announced on February 17th, if you remember that.
Like, so the fact that those massive publications have got the wrong end of the stick, that's kind of crazy, but I don't know. I
Zac Hall: [00:07:31] haven't due on that date. Yeah,
Ben Mayo: [00:07:34] you're wa it's just a boring out February 17th. Now there's Apple car announcement. Yeah. Yeah. I don't know what, obviously Apple is going to be making a car like, or at least they are currently again, looking to make a car based on this latest rumor.
It seems like the enthusiasm and the hype train is probably a bit premature. I think they're still gonna do it. Right? Like, but maybe it's not announced in February. Maybe it will be later in the year. Maybe they've found all those suppliers they're negotiating with maybe, maybe the high end icon and Kia deal was like on the table, but it wasn't like signed.
So then they'd been looking around talking to other people and now they'd like, you know, maybe found someone else for instance. So that's how I read it. Obviously it's like, you know, the automotive industries and our special specialty, but just in terms of like the Apple rumors fair, that's how I kind of see it.
But. Like, like as soon as there's a, if you're only in the anti-Apple car camp, as soon as there's a report, that's like, Oh, now they're not there to Africa. Everyone's like, Oh, I told you, so this is the Apple television set all over again that never going to make one. It's just all flummery and made up words and, you know, Chinese whispers, like it's not real.
You can't say that, like, you know, we just talked about that. Hide the poor chassis had a, you know, had a body and chassis, right? Like they're building this team out and they're going to probably not to make the next iPhone. Yeah, they're going to be making hardware, some hardware contribution to the car market at some point, maybe in five years, maybe in 10 years.
And I know as we still know just about all this there's, the autonomous driving aspect is still way underway. There was that. Did you see the filing that they released with the California government, that the number of hours or the number of miles driven by the Apple cart? You know, like prototypes basically doubled over 2020.
So they're obviously, you know, ramping it up and they're disengagement went down. So like they get in there. Right. And I assume they're trying to time it so that when the autonomous system is ready to go, it will be perfectly timed with the hardware being ready to actually ship the car. Yep.
Zac Hall: [00:09:32] And even though we don't have anything for February 17th anymore, they send that one crazy river.
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Setting Spotify as default music service for Siri Zac Hall: [00:11:37] Thanks. TextExpander. IOS 14.5. We discussed this last week that this software update that's in beta right now for developers and public beta testers things like the redesigned podcast app.
The ability to unlock your, your, your iPhone with your Apple watch on your wrist. If you're wearing a mask very, very useful, which last
Ben Mayo: [00:11:55] week you hadn't used. Cause you didn't turn it on. Yeah. It's very
Zac Hall: [00:11:57] useful when you turn it on. Yeah. Approached pretty well. It's a little bit weird whenever it says that your watch is not close enough to the phone, even though you're holding your phone and your watch wrist hand.
But yeah, last. But we still have new things to talk about. And I was fortunately five, some, some new things that have been discovered. So let's begin with Spotify. What's what's new at Spotify as it comes to iOS for two point. Oh
Ben Mayo: [00:12:21] yeah. So obviously the HomePod supported third-party music services on it natively.
Very recently, right. And Pandora have adopted that. We're still waiting for others to do it like Spotify. And then if you go back to iOS 13 Apple added the Siri kit, media intense, which let you control third party music apps. Like you can do the, the Apple music app through Siri on the iPhone.
But there was no facility. And I was 13 up to now to be able to specify like, I don't want to use Apple music. I want to use Spotify predominantly. So if you just asked a generic music request to Siri, like, you know, play Taylor Swift, it would always. Go to Apple music. You'd have to explicitly say play Taylor Swift on Spotify for it to instead route the request to the Spotify application on the iPhone.
Right? What now? Well, wasn't actually announced, this is like a feature or thing. It's just kind of turned up in the, in the Bayer. So maybe it's like premature and they're going to take it out or they haven't decided it's going to ship yet or not. But what people have discovered in foreign 0.5 is that when you interact with Siri for the first time after updating with music, it'll actually prompt you.
To pick a default music service. And what it does is it brings up a little list on the screen of Apple music, Spotify, Pandora, all the, all the apps that you have installed that support the Siri kit, media intense. So all the apps that previously you could use via Siri by saying, you know, play this song on Spotify, I'll play a song on Pandora, or would those apps now appear on a.
It will list as part of the series. Have you experienced any happens one time, no cheesy D for music service. And so if you pick Spotify from then on, when you just a unqualified requests, like play this album, play this playlist, play this artist it weren't a full-time music anymore. It will, it will be as if you said on Spotify at the end of it.
So you're basically getting a default music service through Siri for the first time, which is pretty cool. It's also kind of strange. It just kind of popped out the blue, like it's like, Oh, here we go. Like, Oh wait, we're not going to read it. You announced it as a feature. I mean, already with Aras 14, they announced, you know, you can set your default web browser or default email app.
Right. And yeah, they work to a limited extent, but they do work, but you know, they've sneaked in here and offered it for music. The thing is they could offer this for like every Siri kit, domain you know, there's like messaging reminders, mapping, and navigation, and. So far in filling this Ivy only offers you default options for music, which spell it, but
Zac Hall: [00:14:48] there you go.
I would love if it worked with the reminders. I mean, with the things that you could just use things as your reminders app,
Ben Mayo: [00:14:56] and it would be to say on things every single time
Zac Hall: [00:14:59] with things, you know? Yeah. Yeah. And also there's a really good example of this being used already with what Amazon does. With echo products and the Alexa app, because you set the category for your preferred.
Music streaming service and your preferred music radio service. So you could say, I want my on demand stuff to come from Spotify, but my streaming stuff to come, or my radio and an algorithm radio to come from Pandora. You know, I think there's probably more likely that you've got the same for both, but that's how far.
The, the ecosystem goes it it's an obvious next step, perhaps when UI for this, especially. So it's discoverable because it's of how do you invoke it now? You just talk, you talk to Siri and then it, you, you ask it to use Spotify and then it, then it. Suggested
Ben Mayo: [00:15:46] for you. Yeah. Basically I think the way it works is first time you update the phone book five, whenever you next, make a music requests, it would say pick a default service, and then you choose it from the list.
Or afterwards you can like specifically ask Siri to change your default music service. And then it will give you the options. Or this is meant to give you the options. But yeah, like you're right. It's not very discoverable because if you, if you choose Apple music the first time, and then you forget, there's no like.
You UI to change it with the web browser and Safari stuff. If you go into settings and you go onto Safari, it says like default browser. And it says, you know, if you pick Chrome or something, instead as of the current beta, if you go into the music app where you've selected, like Spotify, it doesn't have any interface, they changed it back.
So they should definitely add that. And if they're going to keep adding more and more of these like default preferences, they need to like, Make us a dedicated section of settings where it just has all the stuff listed and you can tweak it to your heart's content.
Zac Hall: [00:16:34] Yeah. They have a series settings
Ben Mayo: [00:16:35] section.
So by the way, I think this has still has the same limitations as the HomePod music thing, where. Like, if you pick a third party service, it will try and use that for podcasts or audio books and music. Like it only knows this, the audio domain, it doesn't have subcategories beyond that. So it's a bit of an issue there.
Like if you're using Spotify for music and podcasts, when it's fine, right. Or if you only ask for music, like personally, for me, if I did use it, I use Apple podcasts at the moment, but if I did use a third party podcast app and I wanted to use Spotify, it wouldn't actually bother me. Cause I don't know. I never asked Siri to.
Play podcasts. If you see what I always ask her to play music, but I never I to play podcasts. I don't know why is it just a rally because it's not reliable. Yeah. I mean, that's probably one of them. No, I mean, right. Like it's so it, you know, it's better than nothing obviously, but ideally down the road they'd have like, you know, it doesn't need to be complicated.
You just have every single category and it says whap, you want to use by preference and you can still use the other ones just by saying their name. But it's a nice, they've done it. And obviously there's the antitrust thing having over here that this probably helps them assuage some of that criticism.
Maps getting Waze-style accident/speed trap reporting Zac Hall: [00:17:41] Yeah. Something else that I, I discovered this week with Siri is I was on my motorcycle and I was using AirPods for audio navigation and a series set over the AirPods. Did you know, or you can now tell me about accidents along your out. And I was like, Oh, okay, cool. So then I tried it in the moment and I said, Siri, there's an accident.
And then gave me the definition of accident and asked me if I wanted it to read more. And I said, no, but it was okay. It it's the, the voice activated version of this new user interface that's in maps and maps has a little bit of a redesign in terms of the current you're you're. Now you're currently navigating screen.
I think everything's just, there's like more rounded buttons and it's just tweaked a little bit. But what they've definitely added in there is the ability to get feedback. Along the route to say. There is a, there's an accident that I had. There's a speed trap ahead so that if you're going to come around the corner and there's a police officer taking, you know, taking radar, then you can Mark that in the same fashion as what, as what the app ways does.
And ways it was a dependent and then it was bought by Google. And so now it's a Google property. Apple now has full control of their map data in, in many parts of the world. So this is, I guess, just one more example of, of where they go from, from there by owning their own data. And it's. Yeah. I, I don't, I don't expect it to be as robust as what yeah.
It's just because of the whole networking thing. I mean, it's just a beta right now, but maybe, you know, come iOS 15, Iowa, 16, this isn't in the wild and other people know about it. And the ability to do this. With Siri is useful because I believe to do the, do the report, an accident with ways you have to tap through the user interface or make a Siri shortcut for it, which who does that.
And so they have it, the ability to have it as a Siri command and say, Hey Siri, there's a, there's an accident I had is, is useful. I, once you get down the, the wording the right way, excuse that I didn't quite do it for some reason.
Ben Mayo: [00:19:52] Yeah. So the, the categories that you can report for is accident, hazard and speed check.
That's what they call it. And so you've got a red icon, you got a yellow icon, you've got blue icon You like, this is cool and it's great. They're doing it. Cause you know, we've seen that when they control the data for their maps, they can offer better experiences. Right. And they've delivered that with a rural map data.
And if they can build on that with, you know, navigation, directions and smarter. Stuff there. It'd be great, but like, there is a kind of social networking chicken and egg aspect to this, where to actually the reason why he's valid, always not because you can report accidents it's because other people report accidents and then it routes you around them.
Right? Like, so for this to work well, this stuff actually has to be used. People have to report it. And so then when you go to you know, do a map, do a rooting with Siri on. Apple maps in the future. He actually gives you a better route because it can be informed by the upcoming accidents or the hazards.
Or even like, I dunno, I dunno how they're going to fully expose this yet. Cause this is just a beta for reporting, but like, cause for stuff like hazards and accidents. Yeah. Obviously it's going to just like route you around them. Right. And that's hopefully what you would do, but for something like the speed check stuff, is it going to like, I guess, I guess they have speed camera.
You like smokers on the map as a vice 14 anyway. Yeah. There's police
Zac Hall: [00:21:12] markers for speed, for track, for speed cameras and then red light cameras. And then they also tell you, like, if you're actively navigating, CA will tell you as part of your directions red light camera had, so yes, I guess it may be, Oh, I don't know that that way is quite, does that I think weighs it has some of it.
It will give you an alert. Yeah, it, it notifies you. So th th but this will be good was once that it's actively in a non beta version of iOS and people are heavily using it
Ben Mayo: [00:21:43] out of character for them to offer you to like, report speed cameras.
Zac Hall: [00:21:46] I didn't set out
Ben Mayo: [00:21:47] to me like, cause I feel like in the past, and maybe I've got the impression that that was the kind of thing Apple maps was never going to do because you know, Apple wants you to follow the law in all circumstances, but.
I mean, if they're going to show you the speed cameras on the map, they might as well let you have to use the report. It's big cameras as well. Yeah.
Zac Hall: [00:22:05] I mean like, well, remember when Apple went head to head with the FBI over encryption, you know, I know this is different,
Ben Mayo: [00:22:13] but funny thing where it's like, because he's not on a mission to like break the law, but it's kinda like.
This helps you break the law. Do you know what I mean? Like, it's, it's a weird thing like Apple's brand to have, but the reality is every other mapping app that has, you know, user contributed data, crowdsource data offers the speed check stuff, so they couldn't not do it right though.
Zac Hall: [00:22:32] Mainly maybe I'll get pulled out of the band and we'll hear your story about how it was, it was in Rogan turn, who included this stuff,
Ben Mayo: [00:22:40] but yeah, like it'd be, it's cool that they've added the reporting and then we'll have to wait and see how they actually like expose it on routes to, you know, to actually be useful.
Yep. That's all
New fraudulent website warning behavior Zac Hall: [00:22:48] right. And then the last thing that we've noticed this week, and now it's 14.5 is how fraudulent website warning the setting works and I was watching the 0.5 because it's already there in previous versions, but how it behaves a different is that right?
Ben Mayo: [00:23:04] Yeah. So I bet you remember the story, the background of this, because, but do you remember like, was it a year or so ago?
There was a big up that Apple was reporting. Web browsing hits to Baidu in China. Okay. And basically, so the safe browsing feature, this is existed for ages and this is on every browser, right? When you visit a website, it checks against a database to see if it's like. You know, bad, right? Or it's like a scam or whatever.
And if it's in the database, it can show that alert on the screen instead of actually taking it to the website. But to do that, you know how to do it, it's somewhat on private, right? Because it's basically having to send the website that you're on to a third party to validate it and send you back. The response now is more complicated than that because they like hash the around and they only send parts of it.
And, you know, they try and make it good. But at some level, You're sending every page, you visit somebody else. And this happens in the U S and most of the world through Google's fraudulent safe browsing service. It's used by Firefox. I think it's used by those browsers. It's used by Safari and then in China, because Google is blocked in China, they use the Baidu version and about a year or so ago, there was like a semi privacy scandal because it was like, Apple sending every website you visit to China, you know, that kind of, that kind of story.
What they've done in 14.5 is they basically taken the privacy protections to another level because now rather than. Safari browser contacting like the Google service directly. It first contacts like an Apple endpoint and the Apple endpoint contacts, Google abide you on the back end. So basically your IP address now no longer gets sent to Google or Baidu or whoever else they use for fraudulent search in the future.
So it's slightly more privacy preserving in that way, because. Your IP addresses any of it, getting to share to Apple because then they go and make the request for you for, to Google and to think anything. So it's an improvement. And as they continue to tout you know, they're focused on privacy and security.
It should be their prerogative to do this wherever they can, like tying down the hatches in every, in every single way. Like, if you want to talk the talk, you gotta walk the walk and this is a way to do it.
Zac Hall: [00:25:12] Well, that makes sense to me. Do you think any other podcasts, Apple podcasts, podcasts for the iPod max every week?
Ben Mayo: [00:25:19] Talk about AirPods max every week, no podcast with poke us whip. It was nice every day. Yeah. So fine. Now I only know that you're the one that does it. So yeah,
Zac Hall: [00:25:31] I just wanted to mention it because it's every week I'm consistent here. All right. Let's take a sponsor break.
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Details on Dan Riccio’s secret project Zac Hall: [00:27:34] All right. Good to know. Let's talk about Dan Richie. O's secret project. We discussed this whenever Apple made their. No vague mysterious pressure leads to say that the Dan ratio is no longer going to be what the VP of hardware. And he was now going to be working on a, a secret project.
I think, I think the guesses were, were two things, you know, Apple glasses or Apple car, and then you can narrow it down and say, well, which one's more likely to happen, you know, sooner you know, domestic gas. And there's also w w w you know, our, our former colleague Mark Harmon at Bloomberg, he had reported this week that, that.
That reports on what it is now, just a guess, but, but based on reporting. So what is Dan working on?
Ben Mayo: [00:28:16] Man? Go into Bloomberg. Dan Richo is transitioning to oversee the AR headset, the AR slash VR headset. He's on the team that's developing future Apple and VR headsets. There's obviously the reamer that is going to be kind of like a developer version or a super high end, like $3,000 headset coming in 2022.
You know, that's going to have super high resolution displays and it's going to be expensive. And, but the idea is this will come out and then down the road, they're going to do one that is like, actually, what's going to be as big as the iPhone. So, you know, like the Apple watch or larger ambitions, like the $3,000 headset is not going to have Apple watch ambitions.
And you know, that blue book report from a couple of weeks ago said they aim to sell one per store per day or something. So which is like 200,000 units a year, which then know that that is
Zac Hall: [00:29:00] cheaper than some of the original Apple watch models.
Ben Mayo: [00:29:03] It's true. Yeah. They're not going to come out where they are with the AR headset in solid gold.
Yeah. So Bloomberg says the Apple is hitting roadblocks and developing its AI has so, and that's the first one. So I guess Russia Rickio is gonna, you know, step back from his day-to-day responsibilities of doing or with Apple, hydro engineering. So we can help ship the. You know, the developer buy a prototype wherever you want to call it, industry focused one out the door.
And then after that's done, be able to move on to get the, you know, the mass consumer one on the way. Yeah. It says the app has informed staff that they also transitioned in the group. That's Connie work on in-house displays and camera technology under Johnny control. So, so Ruggie is obviously the one that's managing Silicon design and the a team leader for, you know, the M one chips, the eight, 14 series, all that stuff, and motive, modems, currently charged practices and modems.
We haven't yet seen. The Apple modem come out, but that's obviously in development, that was last room. It's becoming like 20, 23, 20, 24. What's the hold up for
Zac Hall: [00:30:08] max getting cellular is
Ben Mayo: [00:30:12] if they wait too, if they really do wait to 2024 to give you a say about it, that'll be
Zac Hall: [00:30:17] good. The, the low traffic. Cause there's like nothing in licensing fees.
Cause it's so, so low volume.
Ben Mayo: [00:30:23] Yeah. The Goodwill of the architecture transition will have more than died out. But yeah, that's interesting. Cause they're moving under his domain as the rumors that Apple are developing their own micro led displays. Right. They're going to ship fully custom displays, probably starting with the Apple watch.
At some point there's been on an offering that they've got a little like headquarters near, near like a dedicated building Apple park where they're like growing. Cause Marco lady's like organic. So you're like. Growing the screens, and then you work out to make one or two of them and it's like, Oh, this is great.
And then you've hit the problems of how do you make a million of them. So that's, that's kind of where micro led is sitting at the moment. It's like, you can make some in a lab and they look really cool. And then how'd you get you is up to actually be practical. But if that's going to reach his head, that probably means that probably signals this closer to being done because generally a lot of the time Apple like incubate something.
And then when it's like getting close to prime time, they then go and give it to lo. The head of the, the head of the group.
Zac Hall: [00:31:22] Otherwise you're not going to waste that executives time on something that's R and D.
Ben Mayo: [00:31:26] Yeah, like R and D projects, aren't going to get that kind of attention. Right. I think we saw the same kind of thing with the Apple watch or like the iPad, like the VPs that they work on the iPhone.
And then as the iPad got close to ship, they pick, you know, some of their favorite VPs to go and head up the iPad project to actually get out of the door. Same with the Apple watch. And obviously the same things playing out here where they are Those inside Apple hope that Ricky owes hardware expertise will help move past the issues that they're having.
But did you say work on the project is still being led by Mike Rockwell? So he's still leading what bimbo describes as well over a thousand engineers working on the AR and VR headsets, but. They hope that re that Ricky has influence is actually going to make a difference in getting the thing out the door.
And finally Bloomberg basically says that around last March Rickio had handed oversight of many, many of his responsibilities already, like electrical engineering, product design and project management for the iPhone. And most of Apple was other major products to John Turner's who don't obviously John Tony's and now they have the SVP of hundred engineering, but it seems like this, this transition has been long in the works and it started last year and now it's been formalized basically.
Very cool.
Apple Glasses displays to use micro OLED Zac Hall: [00:32:33] And, and there is this well, where are we in Apple glasses? I mean, what, what's your timeline that you think this is going to be more than just the $3,000 thing that
Ben Mayo: [00:32:44] we, the problem with the, the real glasses, right? Is that. Current technology can't make them like, you just have battery problems.
Like if you want something to have a decent battery life, like if you want to, if you're gonna, if you, if you need to product that you're going to wear all day long, it needs to have all day battery. Is that the same? Probably with the Apple watch, right? Like. And people complain about the Apple watch battery life.
Like there is a limit on how much stuff people are gonna accept to be able to charge on a regular basis. And the very minimum for all that gas is, is you wanna be able to wear them all day long? Like you can't, you can't have AR glasses. Do you wear for like three hours and then even the trucks? Yeah.
Yeah. Like that's just stupid. Like people cause people that obviously, if you don't need glasses to see, it's like, okay, you've put in your bag, but people are gonna, they're not gonna carry two pairs of glasses around. Do you know what I mean? Like you just going to need. They're going to need to last a long time.
But to last a long time, you need bigger batteries, but then that means you kind of a slim and slender design, which they looks bad, so they can't be made. Right. That's the current issue with the air gas it's thing, like the headsets it's going to like HoloLens. Right. And that's just a big thing that, you know, you look like a a submarine controller with a, you know, the whole, the mask on and everything like, and that's fine if you're doing industry work or you're just playing games in the comfort of your own home.
Although I don't, I doubt that the $3,000 headset is going to be a big hit in terms of gaming at that price point. Just cause it's so expensive. Right. And, but if you're trying to make a lifestyle AR Garcia's product, no, I had set. There's a reason. None of them exist. Right? The closest you saw was like Google glass, but that wasn't anything close to the actual AR experience.
It was like a little screen that was in the top of the heads of display. Yeah. Heads up display. Yeah. The Google glasses. It was like an Apple watch that you could see by looking forward rather than looking at your wrist. Right. And maybe Apple does ship a portal like that sooner than anything else, but that's not going to be like, obviously what they want to do with like a proper AI and mixed reality AR experience.
So I think, I think they are project is like, Still years away. So when did Lynch join for the Apple watch? That was like 2012, 2013, basically. I,
Zac Hall: [00:34:47] I, I, it had to be after 2013 because I started at 95 back in April, 2013, I think we both said, and, and
Ben Mayo: [00:34:58] after that, so it was probably 2013, 2014, basically in the airport shipped.
No, he's gotta be longer than 24 because the airport was announced at the end of the year. Like, yeah. So it's gotta be, it's probably around 2013, probably sometime in 2013. So, I mean, if you work on the airport's timeline, you've got two more years, but yeah, but you can't just copy and paste that over to this cause it's good.
Different, different ball game. Right. But yeah, I think you've at least got two years. Let's put it that way.
Zac on motorcycle helmet with CarPlay Zac Hall: [00:35:23] Yeah. A friend Chaos Tiana on Twitter. Yeah, a few weeks ago he sent me a link to. A motorcycle helmet that I think in his words apparently works with CarPlay and the apparently is pretty strong there because it looked at it and it's called highlights.
I ride and the whole Apple glasses thing. Got me thinking about this again. What it is. Yeah, it's a six, it costs about $600 us dollars. You add it to any helmet I already have, and this is whole system that there is like Bluetooth and voice control. And speakers, which you can already do all those things with the helmet, but it also has one of those little tiny prism lenses that you have, I guess, angled so that you can see through it as you're writing and projected on Google glasses.
Exactly. Like Google us. And they, they work out in some way to project apps, like ways Google maps and they even show CarPlay projected. No, I'm not so sure how they achieve that. You know, I know that there's aftermarket ways to have wireless CarPlay on an existing car play system. And it's like, it runs a version of, of ILS on that little dongle and in a way that's not very trustworthy, but it works.
This thing, I don't have one to test it out yet, but it just, the, the premise alone to have a heads-up display, like, like this, or not, not even AR glasses, but this thing that attaches to your, to your helmet is just you put your helmet on and then you can see, you know, with translucency. So you, you see through it, but it's also on the road.
There's that? And that's something that you can. Apparently by today, I don't want to risk $600 on trying to get it, but that's out there and it made me think this is a thing that would be useful for, for, you know, the Apple glasses in the future. You know, definitely not the HoloLens version, but, but the long-term goal Because right now I'm navigating, you know, if you're in the car, not your phone or have a screen and your car screen.
I Mount my, my, my phone on the, on the handlebars and that works out really well, but sometimes the phone's in my pocket and I'm using the watch and that's a little bit too far from my comfort zone. And so this would be neat to have, and it certainly isn't the full CarPlay experience, you know And the other thing I, I, I stumbled upon today and looking at looking for the first thing that I lied.
I ride product. It's something called life map and it's still not really AR I mean, it, it tries what this does is it's, it's, it's a full motorcycle helmet. So the first thing you put on your helmet of any type, this thing is the helmet itself. And it's got this, you know, project, your bolts in the Google glass style.
And it overlays, I guess it looks at the road and overlays. Lane guidance on the road and that's this big thing. And it costs $2,500, which I thought about. So that was interesting to be the single obligation use of something like this. And then they promise availability in Q3 of 2022.
Ben Mayo: [00:38:21] No, it's a bit, a bit of a wide off.
Then you could buy an Apple cart by that time.
Zac Hall: [00:38:24] Yes, this says specific Q3, you know, usually you see like the first half, second half, or like two, one, you know, but say Q3 the first half of the second half of the year, we think we'll start this thing. But
Ben Mayo: [00:38:37] that's what I hope they do on the Apple cart, by the way, when they eventually do make one, like as the.
Not just a heads up display, but like, you'd be a proper overlaid light. So you almost get like a mixed reality AR experience projected onto the road. We'd like, cause I always talk about how we need it on the Apple maps on the IFO, where you get the little augmented reality thing to point you left and right.
Which I still haven't shipped, but they should totally do like do that on the actual car. And then maybe if you're like sitting in traffic, you can like press a button and it zooms forward to the what do they, what do they call their Google street view? What's it code? Look around, look around. Yeah.
So, you know, you get stuck in traffic and you just want to see what you're getting to. You press a little button and then you know what you're looking at instead zooms forward. And you can almost pretend like you're already there. Like, that's what I want from the applicant. It's gotta be that cool. Like, yeah.
Zac Hall: [00:39:21] A friend, a friend of mine has a BMW SUV that projects out onto the road. We're not really under the road, but just on the windshield. And you see things like your, your. Miles per hour. And I guess they do there is that you don't have to look down at the dash. You'd just look ahead and you see those things, but it's not intrusive.
And it's just, it's kind of a neat, it's kind of a neat gimmick kind of a neat demo, but yeah. Yeah. I've
Ben Mayo: [00:39:45] seen them, maybe those two they're there as a parallel, they're more like the Google glass experience, right. Where you get a little projection in the corner. Sure. And then the real deal was like, Yeah, it can actually just intellect it, superimpose over anything on the, on the screen, like interacting with the environment.
Yeah. Yeah. The all the investments we're seeing them do in Apple maps, whether it's their own map day, a look around car accident, reporting all of that stuff that all feeds into the eventual car product, right? Like, I don't think there'd be half as interested in developing these Apple maps features if they didn't have hardware ambitions to actually ship a car in the future.
Cause it's all gonna, it's all gonna go in there. And you're like, do they keep adding new features to CarPlay, which is great, but all that stuff's going to be rolled into like the actual Apple car eventually. Yep.
Apple TV+ news Zac Hall: [00:40:28] And on the topic of AR a couple of things for the Apple TV plus. So first I published my review of for all mankind this week.
So I've seen, I've seen all of season two. I can't say much about it, except that I very much enjoyed it. And then you can read my view review, which has no spoilers but just general sentiments about the season. And the bottom line for me is that if you like season one, You might've seen the trailer for it and thought this is going to be vastly different, but the trailer is.
You know, it's an action trailer and the show is, is a scifi drama. And so if you'd liked all the character development and interactions and stories and season one you get that same thing, but, but you know, in 10 years later in season two so I, I thought it was very enjoyable and I got to do some
Ben Mayo: [00:41:14] interviews with him.
Can I ask you a question about that? You can if you're not there to answer, that's fine, but Is there. Cause the only thing I didn't like about forum kind season one is that quite a lot of it felt like a, a drama in the ground. Right. And it almost felt like it, it w it, you know, it didn't have to be related to space.
It was just like family, I, which is fine. And intuitions the story on season two. I know you're saying it's like, you know, the actions in the trailer and then there's the thing, but is it still like family stuff or is it more like, you know, like space, cold wall bowels? Do you see what I mean? Like, even if it's just talking about it, I would, I would
Zac Hall: [00:41:45] say that there's as much like family drama on the ground again, but the further they go into the show, the deeper they're integrated within this is the space program.
These people work in this space program and that the drama is because of the space program. Not just because they're. You know, a family of three or four. And, and, and there's, there's certainly more space because they're further along
Ben Mayo: [00:42:08] and they're yeah. The train has gone, like with guns walking across the moon, I want the moon conflict with the Russians life, big shoe out, you know, based on your description, it doesn't sound like that's quite, I would also say
Zac Hall: [00:42:18] that that is something I mentioned in the review.
You know, the, the cold war was largely. Tension building up of what's going on, what could happen with nuclear weapons and that, that didn't and, and it's kind of this season is a bit like that too, where the tension builds up throughout the season. And then I also mentioned in the review that if there's one thing that I could critique about it, it's that it, it.
Well, a couple of concerns is if you do a 10 year jump every season, are you really going to have the same cast every year? You know? And, and the, as you can see, probably from the trailer, I imagined the way that the character at Baldwin, his age, wasn't very it, it, it caught, it took you out of the scene.
When he was, you know, had like fake gray hair and like way too dark of a tan I mean that's realistic, but also it's distracting. But so there's the concern of, you know, are, are the characters that we're following and care about now? Are they going to be in future seasons? No, we'll see. And then the other thing is because it is tension building up the season and then near the finale that there's, there's so much happening all at once.
That it, you definitely get pay off, but it becomes hard to keep track of some of the things that's happening in your life. You know, it kinda, they, they, they don't spread it out across the show. It's, you know, they could have been like three or four arcs that they, that they had and that's the season. And instead it was cold war style buildup.
It really models the cold war, you know, as, as history. But it's, it's nice. And then the first, this won't even be a spoiler that, you know, I can totally see this in the first You know, a few minutes in the first episode, there's a new drill. Montage is only in that first episode, but it's just very entertaining.
If you're a fan of history to see all the things that happen differently, including John Lennon, narrowly escaping assassination. So it's, it's neat to see how many things are different. And of course, in the series a, in the season, Ronald Reagan's president, I think it was kind of an undertone, but in the first season, I think Ted Kennedy was president, which never happened.
He ran, but it didn't wasn't elected as president. And now we're back to reality. Maybe the timing of the years are off, but then the events are what shifted, but it's. I also think it's it's, you know, you don't have to care about space stuff to really appreciate it. It's it's the drama all on its own.
Now that this year, I know more about space stuff than I did a year ago when the first season was, was available. And I picked up on some of the Easter eggs, the trivia you know, there's, there's things like LC 39 C being a launch launch complex 39 C that's at the Kennedy space center.
There is one now. As a 2015 for very small rockets. And I think it's about to open soon, but in the seventies, eighties, there was not a C launchpad. There's just a and B. And the idea and the show is that they just, they just mentioned it. That there's about to be a shuttle taking off, right? No, from LCD United sea.
And it's to say that the shuttle program is so successful, that they have more launchpads at that one watch complex. And so if you're. Space fan and you know, the kind of the history there, those things will stand out as, as, as the trivia, you also see an eighties Tesla equivalent and, you know, things like that.
It's entertaining. So it's
Ben Mayo: [00:45:27] it's it's Oh yeah. They can say, yeah, they released like a second, like feature at trader thing and there's like, Oh, cool. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Zac Hall: [00:45:34] In the range of like comical, like
Ben Mayo: [00:45:37] it's 60
Zac Hall: [00:45:37] miles. Yeah. But so, so yeah, if you liked season one, I think this is it's the same chef from the same creators.
It's just the story continues and I liked that about it. So
Ben Mayo: [00:45:47] seq, we can talk about your, you know, you've got your interviews and they go away our thing. Let's just do our last out of the show.
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For All Mankind Season 2 interviews Zac Hall: [00:47:30] Thanks LinkedIn. Yeah. So but I've seen, I also did interviews with some of the casts and creators from, from mankind. And it was really cool experience. It's the first time I've ever done something like that before. And I had mentioned that a previous episode, but now they're now they're published.
And I would promote like the things inside of them, but I haven't actually listened back to them besides. Doing it a little bit of editing for the video. My plan was to listen through and transcribe and include as quotes in the, in the article. But then, because the video is hard, but it turns out editing videos, clips together and is easier than transcribing and listening back to half an hour of interviews.
So
Ben Mayo: [00:48:05] better on the
Apple TV AR App Zac Hall: [00:48:06] YouTube channel. I think it, I think it worked out well. And then lastly on for all mankind for this week, at least because I guess next week will be a couple of days away from the, the season premiere. Apple has released their first augmented reality app connected to Apple TV plus.
So this was reported as, as, as a remember, like the last August or so from Bloomberg that Apple was working on some kind of director's cut materials, some bonus materials for Apple TV plus content. And the first version of it is, is from mankind time capsule. And it is an iPhone and iPad app uses AR kit.
There's even a couple of parts of it that require the LIDAR sensor on the iPad pro.
Ben Mayo: [00:48:46] And I've asked why they added the LIDAR scanner, Apple TV plus bonus con Oh, all that
Zac Hall: [00:48:51] time. And the iPhone 12 pro and I from told pro max and what the app is, is th the name kind of suggests what it is. It's time capsule.
You're the character I can raise again. I, I, you know, this is the comeback. I wish it were so that this is the alternative. This is alternative timeline aspects
Ben Mayo: [00:49:09] of it, a couple of your iCloud account information. It's
Zac Hall: [00:49:12] like iCloud for your Mac. That would be amazing. No, it's, it's set in, it's set between the two decades.
So I think problem in kind isn't one ended in the. Well, early seventies, I think seventies. Yeah. And this picks up in the early eighties. And so it's, it's, it's the character, Danny Stevens. Who's the son of Gordon Stevens and Tracy Stevens, both astronauts. It it's, it's some of his teenage years because he's, he's a character who's in season two.
Sort of prominently versus being, you know, a kid in the background and the first season based on that decade job. And it's a, it's a cool AR demonstration. You're going through a kind of a box of trinkets and, and there's some storytelling involved. There's theme music. They have the same person who made the same composer and made the music for the show.
Do the under music for the, for the app. There's some, some music like some Bob Dylan licensed to kind of put it in the, in the time that it said. And and the AR kit. So it looks cool and it works well. And there's some, some keys on the screen that you interact with where you like slice up in a cookie or, you know, open this envelope, that kind of thing.
There's a little Mac. I was gonna say there's a little bit of an Apple cameo. This happens in the season as well, where the Apple two makes an appearance as like the computer of the day and the eighties. And that's normal, but what's not normal is that there's email and they call it D mail. For digital mail and they say it's a predecessor to email.
But I, and that makes sense to me an email. Okay.
yeah, these are four E. Yeah, exactly. And you know, that's what happens when this base program flourishes, I suppose, is that you get email before you get email, so, okay. They're gonna have next,
Ben Mayo: [00:50:54] the end phone. And doesn't come before I have to it. Doesn't no, that's not right. Why can't it do the alphabet?
Zac Hall: [00:51:04] J K L M H I.
Yeah. Yeah. It's yeah. He nailed that joke.
Ben Mayo: [00:51:14] He fell bad. Yeah.
Zac Hall: [00:51:15] But anyway, the app is available. It's in the U S only I think, I think people were saying it's in the UK as well. Now it's going to be available in more markets. Sarah and they say, but it's interesting. I mean, they, they, they. And a little bit of a panel discussion with Ron Moore the Cirque creator.
And he, he said something that was interesting, which has that the news cast that they use in the show and for all mankind, you know, they're obviously fictitious, you know, newsreels. But they, they, they write a bunch of those and that's one of his favorite things as a history buff. And they only get to use a fee because otherwise it would be a show about newscast.
And this was a way to recycle some of those because there's a newscast in the app experience and he likes, he likes those. So this was a way to use that. I asked if there's gonna be a more of these. You know, for season two, as it's available or feature seasons. And the answer was really, we'll see how it goes, how the reception is with this one.
So I guess if it's a diet, no, but if it's popular yes. And, and putting it in more markets in the U S will certainly help. And, and you don't have to have seen. And you have the seasons to really enjoy the app. Cause it's, it's a cool demonstration of AR
Ben Mayo: [00:52:23] anyway. Cool. Like even if throwing content exists, it's just called a little thing to play around with.
Right. It's like an AR demo. It's like playing table tennis or whatever, like, like might come with this latest, cool bonus content. Right. But. If it's like, because he's, he says, it's not, it's not, it's not integrated into the actual TV app. It's just like, you have to go download it from the app store. Right.
Zac Hall: [00:52:42] And I imagine at some point they'll promote it, but right now it's, you know, the, the press got a link to it. And then you read the press story and click the link to it. I was looking at before the show and without, without reading my story to find that I couldn't find it on the app store yet, maybe that changes as they promote it.
There's
Ben Mayo: [00:52:58] these listed on the Apple's developer account, at least. So it's helpful, but like, What you need to have is like in the TD app, when you scroll down to the bit where it says bonus content, that needs to be as well as the little extra videos they have there and used to have a link to the AR experience, or when you like finish an episode.
So you've watched, you know, you've watched your finished the season even, right. You finished season wonderful mankind, and then they should have, look, now you can enjoy this extra AR experience. It's like the special features on a DVD, right? Like it has to be integrated into thing you're watching like.
Apple has done a bit of this already with various kinds of multimedia bonus content. They've done wallpapers, Ted lasso. They've done. I met your sticker packs for Dickinson and Snoopy in space, but. They tweet about once and then they go on forever. Like they're on the street. Th the sticker packs don't even listen to rap was do I break out?
They're made by some third party company and they're just lists. So you're never, literally never going to find them. Right. At least the foreign mankind one is under Apple's account. So that's an improvement, but they need to be like actually integrated into the TV experience. And it doesn't need to be like, You know, annoying or just in the way, but maybe, you know, in the right format kind of season two on the little, like, if you've watched for mankind before it could give you a little notification, it's like, you know, get ready for season two, enjoy the AR experience at Loretta or you do, or afterwards you just finished an episode.
It's like, okay, now you've enjoyed this. You could watch the next episode right now. Or why don't you try this on your phone? Or, you know, Or if you've finished a concern, you know, now go and share with your friends and tweet, tweet us and chose Susan, and you stick it back in and stuff like that. Doing the extra bonus content, things are good, even though even the wallpapers, like the headlights hope was a great idea, but that needs to be like in the TV app.
So you can scroll down, see the wallpapers and then. No, from within the TV app set the wallpaper, right? Like not this thing where it's like, Oh, we're just going to upload these photos to Twitter in the right font file format. So not only do you have to like, see the tweet once when they ship it, then you have to say the image of your photo library, then set it as your wallpaper.
Like, you know, you've got to do all the steps put together. And the thing that worries me when they say, Oh, we'll see how the reception isn't, if we do more or whatnot. But obviously if you're never going to promote the things or you never can actually have integrated the core experience, they're never going to be popular.
Like you have to do it's chicken and egg. Right. You've got to do the, you got to do the work upfront and then integrate it all together.
Zac Hall: [00:55:02] Yeah, hello. A little bit concerning there. And I would have asked him, I would have asked how they planned it, promote it, but it was a second grader. It's not Apple.
Yeah. What are they gonna say? And they were, they were happy that it's, you know, it's on Apple's platform with the ability to, but it's all users. So that's neat. And I actually haven't checked out. I haven't used the app yet because and, and the couple of hours I had access to the, to the story before it came available we, we were just on the demonstration of it, but not the, not able to use the app.
So because it requires a LIDAR for at least one or two scenes in the app experience. I'm looking forward to that because there aren't a lot of things that require LIDAR. If you just want a good example of the LIDAR sensor on my iPad or iPhone, you know this is, this is one sure way to do that.
Apple TV+ purchases Dolly movie So I'm looking forward to trying that out. So one of them mentioned this week is a movie that Apple has purchased for Apple TV plus called Dolly. Have you seen this story?
Ben Mayo: [00:55:57] I've seen the story. Yeah. Yeah. I can't actually remember what happens, but they, they, they acquired the rights to a package of a movie called Dolly.
And the, the concept of the movie is basically it's a robotic assistant that's standing trial in core. Yeah. And it's not about Dolly pollen because whenever she, I saw the headline, it going to be a Dolly Parton biography,
Zac Hall: [00:56:19] because they've had so much, they've got the Suzanne news. They've got the time to walk thing, but it's, it's not it's it's.
I mean, again, I guess the name is like a doll, but it's a robot, you know, I don't play on that. I just, it sounds weird. It just, it stood out to me is I think
Ben Mayo: [00:56:35] different this coming in, I robot the a will Smith movie. So on along those lines, kind of a little. Yeah.
Zac Hall: [00:56:43] Is it that the, that the robot kill someone though, and then it's like, I didn't do it or something.
This is, this is from our story. Dolly is a scifi drama inspired by inspired by Elizabeth Elizabeth, their story in which he robotic doll kills us owner. And shocks the world will ask you for a lawyer claiming she's not guilty. The film has elements of both classic courtroom drama, and Saifai so as weird, he may be, it'll
Ben Mayo: [00:57:07] be really interesting and different defending Jacob, but with robots.
Sure. Yeah,
Zac Hall: [00:57:11] definitely. Yeah. It's definitely,
Ben Mayo: [00:57:13] I like courtroom dramas and I Saifai. So if they can do well. Cool. Yeah.
Apple TV 3 losing access to CBS All Access Zac Hall: [00:57:17] All right. We'll see how it goes. And then there's news we've we've been discussing the Apple TV three that their generation Apple TV, that Apple sold. For a hundred dollars for a few years, and then for $1,600 at the very end of his life for a few months, and we discussed the last week or so when this box lost access to YouTube, but it's going to be losing access to YouTube in March.
And we'll be airplay only for, you know, probably the biggest app on the platform. And obviously I bought the Apple TV four and five, the HD and the 4k versions now. And they've been out for a while, a
Ben Mayo: [00:57:45] long time, but Rosa
Zac Hall: [00:57:47] so long in the tooth but the, the latest casualty on Apple TV. Three is CBS all access users of that box and no longer have access to that.
And it will be airplay only. So that's one more for Apple TV, three with, with, I think your point is a good one in that there's no clear replacement for the a hundred dollars streaming box, or if you paid $70 for it, even that price you've got to look at you know, $35 streaming sticks as their replacement, Apple just doesn't have a replacement in this category yet.
Ben Mayo: [00:58:16] Yeah. And, and when you know the Apple TV three still used by millions of people. When the little notifications pop up on your screen, saying YouTube is going to stop working in March CBS sites, you can start working in March. Do you think they are blaming YouTube? Do you think they're going to blame Apple?
Like, so not only are they furious Apple for intentionally making their hardware obsolete or that's at least how they see it, right? Like technically it's a bit. Like this all stems from the fact that the third gen Apple, Apple TV never had an app store. Right? So all these, all these things that are stuck in the space that we, the foam, where of what they had back in the day.
So they, when they do big, major new initiatives, they never get, they never, I like the
Zac Hall: [00:58:48] feature phone equivalent of a streaming box.
Ben Mayo: [00:58:50] Yeah, it's kind of like the old iPods, right? Like where they just kind of like they ship, this is what they have and then slowly the stuff doesn't work anymore. And that was a mistake of Apple.
They should have done an app store on the opportunity way before 2015, when they did the original Apple TV. And they wouldn't be in this problem, but Hey, yeah.
Zac Hall: [00:59:04] Especially when they had like so many and you could only, you could show her hide, you couldn't like remove or add.
Ben Mayo: [00:59:10] Yeah. Like, and now. It's even worse because people are mad.
They're like, Oh, you know, you'll make your making my box worse. And then they go and look at buying another one. They're like $150. This is ridiculous expensive. Cause they remember buying it for a hundred or 60 or whatever. I said, they go by Firestick very understandably. So it was just a bad situation.
CBS All Access + Showtime bundle with Apple TV+ can no longer be accessed Zac Hall: [00:59:29] And also CBS all access related. A few months ago there was this really nice bundle that if you subscribe to Apple TV, plus. Then you can have, you can purchase a bundle from CBS that has CBS, Alexis, and Showtime for $10 a month. And so I, I think CBS all access is to knowledge month on his own.
So you basically got Showtime at no extra cost, $10 as well. Yeah. So if you were an Apple TV plus Trevor, so it's pretty clever, you know, it makes you want to be an Apple TV plus subscriber, or if you already are, it's a award, it's a treat. And for me, I paid for an Apple TV plus. And CBS, CBS all access.
So it was a no-brainer to do two opposite to the bundle because then I get time. I had no additional cost that bundle went away and it's not, it's not weird while there's this paramount plus coming to replace CBS, all access as their streaming service versus, you know, kind of a back how August CBS stuff, some of the new stuff.
And then, you know, a few originals. So it's going to be kind of goes from being a channel to being a whole service of its own. And so it makes sense that the bundle goes away. It is funny though, that for me, I never got to actually pay for Apple TV plus because the free trial has been extended so many times that, you know, I do the bundle as you pay for Apple TV plus.
And one of the two things, when you get the third one for free it's just been, I paid for $10 a month for CBS all access. And I got, you know, the other things just shut up there, so that's too bad. But you, you, your, your hunches that. We, we probably won't because CBS all access is it can be a channel, an Apple TV time.
Internal, it can be a channel that you subscribed through Apple TV directly or through Apple TV. And you know, that, you know, deal a, a subscription through the other app or anything. And it plays directly in the app. It's a very good experience, but your hunch is that that's going to go away because paramount plus, because it's kind of Netflix level, it won't be a channel within Apple TV.
It'll be its own. Sarah.
Ben Mayo: [01:01:22] Yeah, we saw this happen last year with HBO, right? Like HBO was like the flagship TV channel. And then when they launched HAPE spear max, they removed the channel and now no one new can actually sign up to HBO through Apple TV channels. You get the app integration, HBO, max. So it shows up in up next.
But when you actually want to go and watch something, you then get your act out the TV app. And if you're going to the HB Mayo max experience, it's really annoying. Like you just won't be able to watch everything in one place. And. The TV that doesn't let you do that unless you're either watching an Apple, Apple content or channels content.
Zac Hall: [01:01:54] My favorite thing about channels is on the map. There's not a lot of apps in me. If you have an M one Mac, you're not going to have a good HBO experience and you're not gonna have a CBS Alexis app at all Sanford time. So by doing Apple TV channels, it's in the TV app and you can save it. You can offline download it.
And it's a good experience. Works with picture in picture is not. A web browser involved and that goes away whenever there's not, you can't pay it. Yeah.
Ben Mayo: [01:02:19] And it's a consistent UI that's with everything that you're using, right? Like it's not like, you know, a lot of different silos. But unfortunately, due to everyone wanting to like, you know, make their stand with their own services Apple TV channels are going away as fast as channels on their third generation.
Apple TV are like, they're just dropping like flies, unfortunately. And this one was the result of a. A promotional deal between Apple, that they literally made a press release about. Right. Like I can't deal. And the it's going to last five months. Cause that was August and it's going to be going away. So it was kind of a stupid situation, but it's sad.
Like, I don't know what they're going to do with this here, the app. Cause at the moment, like. It's like the place for everything put into one place, but it doesn't make you a good spirits. You don't get Netflix at all and all the channels are just disappearing. So they might as well just make it like Apple.
Yeah. Yeah. The Apple, the actual Apple TV app, not like an aggregator thing
Zac Hall: [01:03:08] other than I think I agree with that. Fortunately there's that, but there are a bunch of small channels that are never going to go away. And, you know, the Nickelodeon thing is like that.
MacBook Pro 2016/2017 battery replacement Oh, well last thing I wanna mention this week, before we go away is because it affects, I think your Mac could be affected as this MacBook pro battery replacement program for the 2016 and 2017 models.
Is is yours effective because you've got a
Ben Mayo: [01:03:32] 2016. Is it 2016? My battery seems to be okay. Okay. Wow. Okay. And how it has been, because obviously it's now four years out to the battery jury depleted. So if you actually unplug it, you only lost her about an hour off battery on battery, but this, this is not exhibiting the problem that this replacement program describes,
Zac Hall: [01:03:53] which is that the battery can't charge past 1%.
Is that right? That's probably a good thing. The better place to program, you know, when the M one Mac has as bad or wherever for years, just going to be like you only like five.
Ben Mayo: [01:04:04] Yeah. You already get five hours. This is a really funny bug though, because it's like, if you get affected by it, you have to send your.
Laptop physically into Apple to get it fixed. But if you haven't been affected by it yet, Apple says you can just update to 11.2 0.1 and you won't be affected by it, which you
Zac Hall: [01:04:24] presumably
Ben Mayo: [01:04:25] did. I've done that. Yeah. So, so a software bug causes a permanent hardware fault. Breaks your battery. Yeah. And so if you, so if your battery was stuck at 1% and you update 11.2, but one, it would still be stuck at 1%.
And that's why, so you have to have a, it's a hardware problem to cover up a software full. They don't say the reason for it. I have to assume there was some like weird logic error with the optimized battery charging stuff. Cause they introduced that on the map pretty recently. Right? Like it's gotta be something to do with that.
And then. No, it's sent a way to message down to the battery. You control it. It doesn't let it charge past 1%. So then they have to go and like, they don't specify exactly what's wrong with it. It just says, you know, there's an experience with the battery, not charging. I shamed me when they take it into app and get it fixed.
They're probably not replacing the battery. They're probably replacing like, you know, the little microcontroller that like cha you know, he's in charge of powering. The battery will charge you the battery. Right. That'd be my guess. But the
Zac Hall: [01:05:16] battery would be nice though. Yeah. And that's four year old machine.
Ben Mayo: [01:05:20] Yeah. I mean, this dish, don't worry. I've had petty replacement programs. I have alleged before, or was allegeable for like the butterfly keyboard situation, which is now, cause that was, that was, that was four years. Wasn't it? They gave you four years to get that fixed. So I'm now filming outside the window of that.
Zac Hall: [01:05:35] Th when they say don't buy for a generation products, like the 2016 pro. Is that example. Yeah.
Ben Mayo: [01:05:43] It's like this batch, like this 1% battery charge. It's like the smallest footnote on the list of problems with the 2016 mobile Crow. Yeah.
Zac Hall: [01:05:52] All right. Nice. Thanks everyone. Who tuned in live to listen on youtube.com/nfl back and on Facebook as well.
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Read More Bloomberg: Apple to launch ‘higher end’ MacBook Air with thinner bezels as soon as later this year, brings back MagSafe charging
Face ID for Mac ‘developed’ by Apple but not coming soon; 5G same
iOS 14.4 now available with Apple Watch Unity face support, bug fixes, and more
iOS 14.4: How to label Bluetooth devices as a speaker, headphones, hearing aids, more
Apple says iOS 14.4 patches 3 security flaws that ‘may have been actively exploited’
watchOS 7.3 now available with new Unity watch faces, ECG in more countries, more
Apple officially launches new ‘Time to Walk’ feature for Apple Watch and Fitness+
Apple unveils limited-edition Apple Watch Series 6 and more for Black History Month
Apple releases HomePod Software Version 14.4 with new Handoff experience, more
macOS Big Sur 11.2 RC now available with Bluetooth improvements, M1 Mac fixes, more
macOS Big Sur 11.2 RC 2 now available as a public release nears
Apple engineering SVP Dan Riccio transitioning to oversee ‘new project,’ John Ternus takes lead of hardware team
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9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall unpack the latest 2021 rumors from Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg including redesigned iMac, MacBook Pro, and Apple display hardware.
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Bloomberg: Apple testing in-screen Touch ID for 2021 iPhone, AirTags coming this year
Apple again extends Apple TV+ free trials, subscribers now get free access until July 2021
Bloomberg: New iMac with Pro Display XDR design coming this year, cheaper external display also planned
Apple begins blocking M1 Mac users from side loading iPhone and iPad applications
Comment: Can the 2021 MacBook Pro reports be right?
Bloomberg: 2021 MacBook Pro to charge faster via MagSafe, ‘redesigned MacBook Air’ also planned
Kuo details 2021 MacBook Pro: new design with squared-off sides, MagSafe connector and IO return, Touch Bar removed
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9to5Mac's Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo discuss the latest Apple news of the week, including new rumors about Apple's car project, loads of hardware rumors across this year, and new features likely coming to Apple Fitness+.
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Read More Tim Cook mourns ‘sad and shameful’ day, says ‘we must complete the transition’ to the Biden administration
Monica Lozano appointed to Apple's board of directors
Belkin Boost Charge Pro is the best MagSafe combo charger
2021 16-inch MacBook Pro with miniLED screen: supply-chain
ProMotion and always-on display again suggested for iPhone
iOS 14.4 beta suggests guided audio walking workouts coming to Apple Watch
Apple rumored to adopt GaN for smaller charger designs
iPhone 13 rumored to feature LiDAR scanner in all models
Kuo: Apple to release AirTags, first AR device, new AirPods, and more in 2021
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9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall discuss the latest with 5G UWB in the wild, iOS 14 Shortcut triggers, and Apple's 2020 in product releases and service updates.
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9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall discuss changes in watchOS 7.2, new features in HomeKit, HomePod audio with the Apple TV, the first anniversary of AppleTV+, and Zac's impressions of the AirPod Max.
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9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall discuss Stadia for iOS, App Store privacy labels, Facebook's reaction to new tracking permissions, Apple TV+ in iOS 14.3, Tim Cook rejecting a series on Gawker after Apple bought it, and the launch of Apple Fitness+.
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9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall discuss the launch of Apple's new MagSafe Duo charger, the upcoming launch of Apple Fitness+, new features in iOS 14.3, high-end Apple silicon Mac expectations, and the surprise debut of Apple AirPods Max.
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Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall discuss how Apple's new leather sleeve for iPhone 12 works, MagSafe Duo launching, Apple Music Replay versus Spotify Wrapped, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air rumors for 2021, Apple's apps of the year choices, Apple Fitness+ launching soon, and a mystery Apple product possibly launching on December 8.
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This week Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall discuss the latest Ming-Chi Kuo rumors of redesigned MacBooks and Apple Watches, our time spent with macOS Big Sur so far, Apple's plans for Black Friday, and much more.
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Benjamin and Zac discuss the first few days with the all-new HomePod mini and M1 Macs, macOS Big Sur experience, and much more.
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Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's major M1 chip event where it unveiled the first Macs to switch from Intel processors to Apple Silicon.
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Stories iPhone 12 mini reviews: A small and powerful phone, but battery life is questionable
iPhone 12 Pro Max reviews: Major camera upgrades, 6.7-inch display could be too big for some users
HomePod mini reviews: Impressive sound quality and design for users in the Apple ecosystem
Apple unveils M1, it's first system-on-a-chip for Mac computers
Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air powered by Apple Silicon M1 chip
Apple announces new Mac mini featuring Apple M1 chip, cheaper $699 price
Apple announces 13-inch MacBook Pro with faster performance and longer battery thanks to M1 chip
MacBook Pro and Mac mini still available with Intel chips for now
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Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo discuss iOS 14.2, new HomePod features, what to expect from Apple's November 10 event, and much more.
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Stories * Apple releases iOS 14.2 with new emoji and wallpapers, HomePod Intercom support, more * Hands-on with iOS 14.2 RC top changes and features [Video] * Apple releases watchOS 7.1 with expanded ECG support, headphone level alerts, screen issue fix * iPhone 12 mini MagSafe charging tops out at 12W, Lightning accessories limit power for all models * Pandora gains HomePod integration and Siri support ahead of HomePod mini launch * Apple announces special event for November 10: ‘One more thing’ * Apple TV app coming to Xbox One, Series X, and Series S next week * Rumor suggests Apple will announce TestFlight for macOS next week * Rumor: 13-inch MacBook Pro and Air likely first Apple Silicon Macs * Bloomberg: Apple to announce three new MacBooks with Apple Silicon at next week’s event * Apple launches recall program for some AirPods Pro units due to ‘sound issues’ * How to check if your AirPods Pro are eligible for free replacement * Alleged photo of AirPods 3 parts shows AirPods Pro-inspired design * First iPad Pro with mini LED display likely coming in Q1 2021, new report says
Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo talk Apple One bundle, AAPL earnings, Apple Silicon Macs, iPhone 12 features, and much more.
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Stories: * iOS 14 beta users are being notified with a constant message about a non-existent update * Apple begins rolling out Apple One services bundle starting at $15 per month * You can now get up to 4 TB of iCloud storage * Apple announces fiscal Q4 2020 earnings: revenue of $64.7 billion, more * Tim Cook teases ‘more exciting things’ still coming from Apple in 2020 * Three versions of A14 chip, says Chinese report: two for Apple Silicon Macs * macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta includes references to 3 unreleased Macs ahead of Apple Silicon * Apple invites macOS developers to special labs ahead of 1st Apple Silicon Mac announcement * Apple FCC filing hints at hidden reverse wireless charging feature in iPhone 12 * New AirPods coming in 2021; AirPods Studio delayed; possible new HomePod * T-Mobile announces TVision live TV service starting at $10/month, Apple TV+ and Apple TV 4K promos * Apple TV+ renews record-setting comedy ‘Ted Lasso’ for a third season * 83 Minutes of Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman Riding Motorcycles — POV From Long Way Up | Apple TV+ * Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart to launch current affairs series on Apple TV+ * Report: Apple considered $400 million deal with MGM for latest James Bond film * Report: MGM considered moving James Bond to streaming but Apple/Netflix balked at $600m price tag * Eve Light Strip becomes first accessory to support HomeKit Adaptive Lighting in iOS 14 * Apple refreshes its Clips app with new UI, horizontal support, HDR recording on iPhone 12
Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo discuss iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Air 4 day one launch, Apple TV on PlayStation, Apple Music TV, HomePod OS 14.1, and much more.
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Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo unpack Apple's iPhone 12 and HomePod mini event.
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Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo preview Apple's upcoming iPhone 12 event on October 13.
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Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo talk AirPods and Spatial Audio in iOS 14, Apple Maps expansion in the UK, the latest updates to iOS 14.2 beta, Roku gaining AirPlay 2 and the Apple TV app, TV+ coming to consoles, and much more.
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Benjamin and Zac discuss the launch of iOS 14, best features, Home screen customization trends, new features in iOS 14.2 beta, Zac's experience with the all-new Apple Watch Series 6, and new rumors about a 'mini' iPhone 12.
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Zac and Benjamin unpack everything announced at Apple's September 15 event where Apple Watch Series 6 and SE were revealed, iPad 8 and iPad Air 4 debuted, and Apple One bundle and Fitness+ premiered. Tune in at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT:
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Apple's September event is official, but iPhones aren't on the agenda this month. Zac and Benjamin discuss what we can expect from iPads to Apple Watches, when we'll see iPhone 12, and much more. Tune in at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT:
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Stories The lantern on the bay: Apple Marina Bay Sands illuminates Singapore
Apple rolling out custom-designed ‘Apple Face Mask’ to corporate and retail employees
Peloton launches new ‘Bike+’ exercise bike featuring Apple Watch GymKit support
‘Apple One’ subscription bundle confirmed by Apple Music for Android ahead of Sept. 15 event
Apple officially announces Apple Watch and iPad virtual event for September 15
Bloomberg: Apple September event focused on iPad and Apple Watch, iPhone 12 won’t be announced until October
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There's a new iPad Air 4 on the way, Apple Watch GymKit is real, and Benjamin and Zac unpack the week in iPhone 12 and iPad Air 4 rumors. Tune in at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT:
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Stories * Apple releases iOS 14 beta 5 and iPadOS 14 beta 5 to developers * Hands-on: iOS 14 beta 5 changes and features [Video] * Save 50%: CBS and Showtime bundle offer now available for Apple TV+ subscribers * How to sign into CBS apps and CBS․com with your Apple TV Channels subscription * Apple TV+ debuting first music competition series with Reese Witherspoon’s ‘My Kind of Country’ * Apple renames Beats 1 to 'Apple Music 1', launches two more live radio stations * Apple terminating Epic’s developer account over Fortnite App Store protest * News publishers including Wall Street Journal join attack on App Store, ask for Apple's cut to be halved * iPhone 12 event date? Apple posts and deletes September event test on YouTube * Apple becomes first public company to reach a $2 trillion market cap
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This week on 9to5Mac Happy Hour, Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall unpack the rumored Apple One bundle, the App Store removing the popular Fortnite game from Epic, and much more.
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- iOS 14 can automatically redirect web links to Apple News+ for premium articles
- Fortnite removed from App Store after Epic Games added direct payment option
- Facebook iOS gaming app launches with no games; condemns Apple policy
- Report: Apple to launch TV+, Showtime, and CBS All Access bundle next week
- Apple warns White House about severe implications of banning WeChat
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Apple has a unified gift card system, Face ID Mac evidence piles up, Digitimes backs Apple Watch Series 6 reporting, MacBook Air refresh clues, Apple's informative antitrust hearing, iPhone 12 release clues in Apple earnings, and much more.
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- Digitimes: Apple Watch Series 6 to include blood oxygen sensor
- Regulatory filings reveal new 49.9Wh battery from Apple, could be for updated MacBook Air
- Apple says all developers treated equally, yet documents show Amazon Prime Video pays half the usual App Store commission
- Internal emails show how an Amazon ad prompted Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller to block in-app purchases of Kindle books on iOS
- Apple announces fiscal Q3 2020 earnings: revenue of $59.7 billion, more
- Apple confirms iPhone 12 will launch 'a few weeks later' than usual
- Apple TV+ scores its first-ever Emmy nominations for ‘The Morning Show’ and more
- Apple TV+ announces 'The Oprah Conversation' interview series debuting this week
- Universal inks deal that will bring new movies to iTunes just 17 days after theatrical debut
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This week on 9to5Mac Happy Hour, Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall talk iPhone 12, iOS 14, ARM Mac apps, and much more. Sponsored by LinkedIn — check out our offer to support the podcast!
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- What's new in macOS 11 Big Sur beta 3? Battery icon change, new screenshot sound effect, more
- Braided Apple iPhone lightning cable pictured, expected to ship with iPhone 12
- Report: Apple held ‘preliminary’ talks with Arm about an acquisition, but not planning a bid
- iOS 14 beta gives us a glimpse of the system interface on the 5.4-inch iPhone 12
- Rumors: iPhone 12 battery capacity, release potentially delayed until November
- What's new in iOS 14 beta 3? New Music app icon, Clock widgets, more
- Apple launches Security Research Device Program to help researchers find security vulnerabilities in its devices
- Apple defends 30% App Store commission with new study as antitrust threats loom
- iPadOS 14 changes and features - Apple Pencil powers up
- 100% carbon neutral supply chain by 2030, says Apple
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This week Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall unpack privacy features in iOS 14, Apple's first tweet, iPhone 12 and the braided USB-C cable, the latest Apple Silicon Mac expectations, iOS 13.6, and much more.
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- LinkedIn sued after being caught reading users’ clipboards on iOS 14
- iOS 14 clipboard notifications are annoying, but developer adoption of a new API will improve the experience
- iOS 14: What do the orange and green dots in the status bar mean?
- Apple releasing iOS 13.6 today with Apple News+ Audio, Car Key feature, more
- How to subscribe to Apple's free daily news podcast
- Apple News+ sees another free month promotion as audio stories are set to launch
- Apple partners with Verizon to offer free six months of News+ for new iPad buyers
- Leaker claims iPhone 12 will come with new Lightning to USB-C braided cable
- Kuo: New Apple Silicon Macs will include redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2021
- Report: Apple TV+ beats its viewership records following release of 'Greyhound'
- Apple TV+ picks up Justin Timberlake drama 'Palmer' and new thriller 'Echo 3'
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This week Zac and Benjamin discuss the iOS 14 public beta, two weeks using macOS Big Sur and the latest OS updates, favorite under-the-radar features so far, and much more.
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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s Developer Transition Kit ARM Mac mini, rumors that iPhone 12 won’t include a charger in the box, Apple Watch losing Force Touch in watchOS 7, Apple Arcade’s shifting game strategy, and new Apple Card features.
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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s major WWDC 2020 keynote, including what’s new in iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur, and tvOS 14.
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- Everything Apple announced in its WWDC keynote: iOS 14, Apple Silicon, macOS 11 Big Sur, more
- Apple unveils iOS 14 with new home screen design, widgets, picture in picture, more
- watchOS 7 for Apple Watch: Sleep tracking, face sharing, new workouts including dance, hand washing detection, more
- Apple announces Mac architecture transition from Intel to its own ARM chips, offers emulation path
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This week Zac and Benjamin preview WWDC 2020, iOS 14, and much more.
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- 9to5Mac Exclusives
- Exclusive: iOS 14 to include overhauled Podcasts app with ‘For You’, bonus content, more
- iOS 14 to include built-in translator in Safari, full Apple Pencil support on websites
- Apple working to replace Messages app on Mac with a Catalyst version iOS 14 code reveals
- iOS 14: Apple developing ‘Clips’ feature for using apps without requiring full downloads
- iOS 14 code reveals updated Activity rings for Apple Watch in upcoming kids mode on watchOS 7
- iOS 14 code reveals Apple working with BMW on futuristic ‘CarKey’ iPhone feature
- ‘Find My’ features found in iOS 14 code include new notification triggers and AR mode
- iOS 14: CarPlay wallpapers, deeper Apple Store integration in Maps
- watchOS 7 to include new ‘International’ Apple Watch face with multiple country flags
- iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more
- iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more
- HomeKit in iOS 14: Face recognition, Apple TV audio, Night Shift for lights
- iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more
- Apple developing new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks partnership
- Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to include ‘Infograph Pro’ with tachymeter, SchoolTime and kids mode, sleep tracking, more
- iOS 14 icon leak reveals first look at Apple’s high-end, over-ear headphones with AirPods features
- Apple Watch blood oxygen detection feature found in iOS 14 code snippet
- WWDC.Tempo.Run
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This week Zac and Benjamin are joined by Mark Gurman to unpack the long-running rumors that Apple will switch from Intel to custom-designed chips in Macs, a new rumor that Apple has a redesigned iMac coming at WWDC, new changes in iOS 13.6 beta, Apple's plans for WWDC week, and much more.
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- Bloomberg: Apple to announce its first ARM Mac chips at WWDC, as it starts transition away from Intel
- Bloomberg: ‘Very limited’ number of Apple workers returning to office beginning June 15
- Bloomberg details how Apple Park staff will return during COVID-19: elevator limit, masks required, more
- Rumor: Redesigned iMac to be announced at WWDC with thin bezels, AMD Navi GPUs and T2 chip
- Eurasian regulatory filings list upcoming iPhone 12 models and likely redesigned iMac
- Apple renames beta again, introduces ‘beta 2’ of iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6
- What's new in iOS 13.6 beta 2? New changes/features [Video]
- iOS 13.6 adds new toggle to automatically download future software updates
- Apple discontinuing iBooks Author and iTunes U, here’s what you need to know
- Apple debuts new Apple Watch Sport Bands and silicone iPhone cases for summer
- Apple to add 0% interest Apple Card payment plans for iPad, Mac, AirPods and more
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This week Zac and Benjamin take 9to5Mac Happy Hour live on video for the first time to discuss the upcoming Apple News+ Audio feature, evidence of an Apple bundle in code, iPad Pro and iPad Air 4 rumors, and much more.
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- 9to5Mac Watch Time 24: A conversation on race with Ish ShaBazz (In memory of George Floyd)
- Killing of George Floyd: Tim Cook memo to all staff
- Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks out on George Floyd's 'senseless killing' in open letter on racism and equality
- Apple temporarily closes US retail stores in wake of widespread looting and protests
- Boarded up Apple Stores become unofficial canvases for peaceful protest
- Apple Music joins wider music industry Black Out Tuesday awareness campaign with app takeover
- Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast
- iOS 13.5.5 code provides evidence of future Apple services bundle in development
- Here's our first look at new Apple News+ Audio hidden feature in iOS 13.5.5 beta
- First look: Apple News+ Audio in iOS 13.5.5 beta [Video]
- iOS 14 to include built-in translator in Safari, full Apple Pencil support on websites
- Report: iOS 14 will support all iPhones that run iOS 13
- Report: Fourth-generation iPad Air to switch to USB-C, iPad mini sticking with Lightning
- Fast 5G and mini-LED in iPad Pro models Q1 or Q2 2021
- [Update: Apple explains] Apple doubles cost of RAM upgrade for entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro
- iPhone 12 launch in october, says new supply-chain report
- Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for World Environment Day this week
- Stacktrace Podcast 086: “Into the void of the internet”
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This week Zac and Benjamin discuss the state of Apple Stores during the global pandemic, updates to Apple's Exposure Notifications API, macOS 10.15.5 and new battery features, new details about Messages for Mac on macOS 10.16, loads of Apple TV+ developments, and much more.
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- [Update: New pictures and video] Leaked images may show redesigned Leather Loop for Apple Watch
- How to jailbreak iOS 13.5 on a Windows machine using Unc0ver jailbreak
- More than half of Apple Stores worldwide have reopened
- A look at the new Pro Display XDR fine-tune calibration settings in macOS Catalina 10.15.5
- Apple acquires machine learning startup Inductiv Inc. to improve Siri data
- Voice dictation on iPhone much slower than Pixel [Video]- 9to5Mac
- Apple reaches deal for upcoming Martin Scorsese film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro
- HBO stops participating in Apple TV Channels, users directed to HBO Max app
- COVID-19: Here's every open Apple Store
- Apple TV+ now includes all classic Fraggle Rock episodes, orders full season reboot [update: official]
- HBO Max now available for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
- Quibi for iPhone updated with AirPlay integration for big-screen viewing
- Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 with new Battery Health Management feature
- Switzerland first to release COVID-19 app using Apple and Google Exposure Notification API
- Apple will reopen over 100 US retail stores this week, most with curbside or storefront service only
- How to jailbreak iOS 13.5 using Unc0ver on macOS
- Apple working to replace Messages app on Mac with a Catalyst version iOS 14 code reveals
- Apple TV+ roundup: ‘Little Voice’ premiere date, Daytime Emmy nominations, series about Gawker
- Bloomberg: Apple seeking new boss for original podcasts effort, plans TV+ tie-ins
- Icon Garden podcast - Zac appearance
- Space Explored joining Seth Weintraub’s 9to5 Network
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Benjamin and Zac unpack the release of iOS 13.5 and the Apple/Google Exposure Notification API app adoption, Apple Watch 2020 Pride bands and faces, Ming-Chi Kuo's prediction that iPhone 12 won't include EarPods in the box, Apple TV+ potentially buying a back catalog of content, a new Tom Hanks film coming to the service, and much more.
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- Apple releases iOS 13.5, here are the new features
- [Update: Now available] watchOS 6.2.5 enables ECG and Irregular heart rhythm notifications for Apple Watch in Saudi Arabia
- New Apple Watch faces: 2020 Pride and rainbow Gradient [update: more]
- Apple releases two new Pride Edition Sport Bands for Apple Watch
- Looking for the new Rainbow color on your Apple Watch? watchOS 6.2.5 may have lost it
- Kuo: Apple may not include EarPods headphones in iPhone 12 box to boost AirPods sales
- Bloomberg: Apple TV+ tops 10 million subscribers, company buying TV show and movie back catalog to expand service
- Apple TV+ inks $70 million deal to premiere upcoming Tom Hanks film ‘Greyhound’
- Apple TV+ comedy 'Mythic Quest' set to debut shot on iPhone quarantine episode on May 22
- ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ to become a Spotify exclusive, leaving Apple Podcasts
- Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for World Environment Day next month
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00:00:00 — iOS 13.5 now available
00:23:50 — Apple Watch 2020 Pride faces and bands
00:34:28 — iPhone 12 EarPods
00:48:15 — Apple TV+ back catalog
01:04:25 — Apple Podcast originals
01:09:00 — Yobi B3 HomeKit doorbell
01:18:30 — Apple Watch Activity Challenge
01:21:35 — Wrap up
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Apple closes deal to buy NextVR, Logic Pro X gains Live Loops, exclusive new details on AirPods Studio, Kuo on iPad size updates, iPhone 12 features, and much more.
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- Exclusive: NextVR acquired by Apple (Updated)
- Apple touts ‘broadcast quality’ of iPhone cameras as Hollywood adapts to at-home production
- Some iPad Pro users complaining that the Magic Keyboard causes excessive battery drain
- Massive Logic Pro X update hits today with Live Loops, more
- Rumor: ‘AirPods Studio’ name and $349 price for Apple’s over-ear headphones
- Exclusive: AirPods Studio to feature head and neck detection, custom equalizer settings, more
- Powerbeats Pro likely gaining four new colors including Cloud Pink and Lava Red
- Kuo: New 10.8-inch iPad and 9-inch iPad mini on the way, Apple Glasses in 2022 'at the earliest'
- Apple News+ audio stories planned; publishers fear the worst
- Rumors: iPhone 12 Pro to feature ProMotion high-refresh rate screen, improved Face ID, 3x rear camera zoom
- Space Pod: Astronaut Tom Cruise, NASA Human Landing System, SpaceX Demo-2
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00:00:00 — NextVR deal closes
00:08:56 — WWDC TV
00:12:26 — Magic Keyboard battery drain
00:24:17 — Logic Pro X
00:28:31 — AirPods Studio
00:38:49 — Powerbeats Pro 2020
00:45:03 — New iPad sizes, Apple Glasses
00:56:46 — Apple News audio
01:09:22 — iPhone 12 ProMotion, 3x zoom
01:19:22 — SpaceExplored.com Space Pod teaser
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Benjamin explains a recent Facebook bug, iOS 13.5 beta 4 brings changes to Exposure Notification, Apple unveils WWDC 2020 dates, 13-inch MacBook Pro switches to Magic Keyboard, Zac recaps recent HomeKit updates, Apple TV+ reaches half a year, and much more.
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- PSA: Facebook SDK bug causing several popular apps to crash right now [Update: Fixed]
- iOS 13.5 beta 4 revamps COVID-19 exposure notification opt-in interface in Settings
- Apple Watch and iPhone can automatically send vital Medical ID info to first responders in iOS 13.5
- Emergency SOS
- Medical ID
- Apple kicking off week of virtual WWDC on June 22, jackets and pins for Swift Challenge winners
- Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, doubles SSD storage
- Kuo: 14.1-inch MacBook Pro joining lineup after 16-inch redesign, new iMac Pro in Q4
- Review roundup: 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro is a 'strong and safe bet' but also the 'awkward middle child' [Videos]
- Six months on, Apple TV+ features creative original shows but service remains confusing for newcomers
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- Ground Control to Major Tom: NASA shooting film in space with Tom Cruise
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00:00:00 — Facebook
00:12:48 — iOS 13.5
00:22:32 — WWDC20
00:40:58 — 13-inch MacBook Pro
00:55:30 — HomeKit
01:31:22 — Apple TV+
01:47:25 — 9to5Mac Watch Time Virtual 5K
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iOS 13.5 arrives in beta, Apple's Exposure Notification API is ready to combat COVID-19 risks, Face ID and Group FaceTime are making changes, Zac has more thoughts on the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard, iPhone SE has a missing feature, Ming-Chi Kuo predicts new AirPods, Apple announces earnings results, and much more.
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Stories:
- Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with first version of its COVID-19 exposure notification API
- iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you're wearing a mask
- Busy Group FaceTime call? iOS 13.5 lets you turn off automatic face zooming
- iPhone SE lacks support for Haptic Touch on notifications, and it's not a bug
- Kuo expects 'AirPods Pro Lite' to be Beats, AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 as soon as next year
- Bloomberg: iPhone 12 to feature smaller notch and share design cues with iPad Pro, half-size cheaper HomePod later this year
- Rumors: Apple-designed game controller, iPad with under-screen Touch ID, smaller iPhone 12 notch pictured
- Apple announces fiscal Q2 2020 earnings: revenue of $58.3 billion amid COVID-19 concerns
- Tim Cook expects iPhone SE to attract Android users, 'it's faster than the fastest Android phones'
- Apple working on new Apple Card financing options for products other than iPhone
- Tim Cook: iMessage and FaceTime saw record daily use in Q2, Apple News reached 125M users
- Apple Stores in Australia and Austria will reopen in 1 to 2 weeks
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- Zac on Today in Space podcast
- NASA taps SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Dynetics to develop human landing systems for Artemis moon mission
- Astronaut Reisman on Twitter
- 9to5Mac Happy Hour 261: An interview with Astronaut Reisman, ‘For All Mankind’ consultant for Apple TV+
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00:00:00 — iOS 13.5
00:09:49 — Face ID and masks
00:15:21 — Group FaceTime zooming
00:20:51 — Magic Keyboard followup
00:31:32 — iPhone SE followup
00:36:05 — AirPods Pro Lite
00:41:47 — HomePod Lite
00:47:01 — AirTags Expensive
00:52:59 — AAPL Earnings
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Zac has hands-on impressions with the Magic Keyboard for iPad, Benjamin has an update on the Logitech trackpad, Apple has a new Mac battery feature, and there's a 23-inch iMac update rumored.
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Apple releases its Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, Logitech starts selling its own, Mac Pro feet and wheels are rolling off the shelves, Apple has a brand new iPhone SE available to order, Bloomberg reports new details about Apple's high-end, over-ear headphones, and we explain how Apple's contact tracing works.
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Stories we discuss in this episode:
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now available to order, ships next week
- Apple officially unveils rumored 'iPhone 9' with iPhone SE name
- Apple donating portion of PRODUCT(RED) iPhone SE proceeds to COVID-19 relief
- Apple makes the Radeon Pro W5700X MPX Module available in custom Mac Pro builds
- AirPods Pro ear tip replacements now available to order from Apple Online Store
- Apple releases leather and silicone cases for new iPhone SE, priced from $35
- Apple now sells Mac Pro wheels and feet from $299 to $699
- 2020 iPhone SE includes Wi-Fi 6 and Express Card support but skips Ultra Wideband chip
- New iPhone SE replaces iPhone 8, Apple discontinues iPhone 8 Plus without replacement
- Google Classroom app flooded with 1-star reviews as students react to working from home
- Apple makes Apple Maps mobility data available to help health authorities mitigate COVID-19 spread
- iPhone and Android COVID-19 contact-tracing: Public health authority apps only, can be disabled by region, multiple iOS updates required
- Google, Apple building COVID-19 tracing into Android, iOS - 9to5Google
- Bloomberg: iPhone 12 to feature smaller notch and share design cues with iPad Pro, half-size cheaper HomePod later this year
- Bloomberg: Apple over-ear headphones launching ‘later this year’ with swappable magnetic parts
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00:00:00 — Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
00:04:52 — Logitech Trackpad Keyboard Case
00:14:57 — Mac Pro feet and wheels
00:18:49 — AirPods Pro tips
00:19:51 — iPhone SE announcement
00:36:05 — More on iPhone SE
00:56:29 — Magnetic headphones
00:59:02 — Contact tracing explained
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Benjamin and Zac dive into LiDAR on the new iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard weight and availability, a new ARKit app called Pocket Rocket, iPad Pro's new hardware disconnect feature, new iOS 14 wallpaper and widget features, a new app clips feature, Watchsmith for Apple Watch, the new Quibi video app, and what's happening with HBO on Apple TV 3.
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Stories we discuss in this episode:
- Pocket Rocket is a SpaceX launch tracker that puts spacecrafts in the palm of your hand using ARKit
- 2020 iPad Pro first model with microphone hardware disconnect privacy feature
- Apple iPad Magic Keyboard is up for preorder on Amazon, don’t trust the May 30 release date
- Moshi iVisor for 11-inch iPad Pro
- Moshi iVisor for 16-inch MacBook Pro
- Leaked iOS 14 screenshot shows new wallpaper settings, beta code reveals Home screen widgets
- iOS 14: Apple developing ‘Clips’ feature for using apps without requiring full downloads
- Watchsmith is a must-have app for unlocking new Apple Watch features with dynamic complications
- HBO Now stops working for 3rd-gen Apple TV at end of the month, here are your options
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00:00:00 — iPad Pro LiDAR
00:23:17 — iOS 14 wallpapers and widgets
00:37:42 — App 'Clips'
00:48:23 — Watchsmith for Apple Watch
00:58:22 — What's Quibi?
01:05:49 — HBO on Apple TV 3
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Benjamin and Zac unpack the week of news including more features coming to iOS 14 and watchOS 7, Siri for Spotify on Apple Watch, Apple's COVID-19 app, the Amazon Prime Video App Store situation, new AirTag leaks, Apple buying Dark Sky, breaking 2020 iPhone SE news, and much more.
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Stories we discuss in this episode:
- 9to5Mac Happy Hour 257: Our first product memories and Apple’s decade in review
- iOS 14: Keychain password manager to gain new 1Password-like features
- iOS 14 code reveals updated Activity rings for Apple Watch in upcoming kids mode on watchOS 7
- Review: This adapter turns standard CarPlay into Wireless CarPlay, and somehow it actually works
- Spotify launches Siri support for Apple Watches running watchOS 6
- [Update: Now available globally in App Store] Facebook kicks off long-awaited Messenger for Mac rollout
- Apple launches informative COVID-19 app and website screener in partnership with FEMA and CDC
- Amazon Prime Video now lets users buy TV shows and movies in the app, seemingly struck special deal with Apple
- Apple references unreleased AirTag item trackers in new support video
- What Apple buying Dark Sky could mean for iOS 14, iPad and Mac, and developers
- Apple purchases hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky, ending API and killing Android apps
- Rumor: Apple developing Touch ID fingerprint biometrics for Apple Watch, Series 2 will not support watchOS 7
- Exclusive: iPhone 9 launch imminent, 2020 ‘iPhone SE’ in red, white, and black with up to 256GB
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Chapters:
00:00:00 — Anniversary!
00:02:30 — iOS 14 iCloud Keychain
00:07:15 — Apple Watch activity tracking for kids
00:11:35 — Apple's Logic leak
00:13:55 — Wireless CarPlay Adapter
00:19:22 — Spotify for Siri on Apple Watch
00:20:31 — Messenger for Mac
00:24:21 — COVID-19 app
00:29:56 — Amazon
00:53:39 — iPhone SE 2020
00:58:06 — AirTag
01:35:58 — Apple Watch Touch ID
01:39:47 — iOS 13.4.5 beta
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Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's first theatrical release film, iPhone 9 and iPhone 12 rumors, the latest 9to5Mac exclusives from iOS 14, iOS 13.4, and more.
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Stories we discuss in this episode:
- Watch now on Apple TV: The Banker movie, Amazing Stories starring Robert Forster, Carpool Karaoke with Stranger Things cast
- Hands-on: What’s new in iOS 13.4? An awesome productivity update for iPad users [Video]
- ‘Find My’ features found in iOS 14 code include new notification triggers and AR mode
- iOS 14: CarPlay wallpapers, deeper Apple Store integration in Maps
- iOS 14 code confirms Apple planning ‘iPhone 9 Plus’ with A13 as larger version of rumored entry-level model
- iOS 14 code reveals Apple working with BMW on futuristic ‘CarKey’ iPhone feature
- App Store rules are preventing game streaming services from reaching iPhone and iPad users
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00:00:00 — The Banker
00:09:23 — iPhone 9 Plus
00:22:40 — iPhone 12 camera
00:31:15 — CarPlay wallpapers
00:38:52 — New Find My features
00:46:20 — CarKey and BMW
00:55:10 — App Store and game services
01:01:47 — iPadOS 13.4
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Benjamin and Zac unpack new releases from Apple including a cheaper and improved MacBook Air, Mac mini storage upgrades, the new 2020 iPad Pro model, iOS 13.4 and trackpad support coming to iPad, the new Magic Keyboard coming in May, Beats Powerbeats debut, and more.
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- 9to5Mac - Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day
- Apple announces WWDC 2020 coming in June as an ‘online experience’: Apple will reveal iOS 14 and more
- All-new Powerbeats replacing Powerbeats3 for $50 less, 3 hours more battery, ‘Pro’ design
- Apple announces new MacBook Air with scissor switch keyboard, $999 price point
- Apple unveils new iPad Pro with backlit Magic Keyboard case, available to order today
- Apple updates Mac mini with double the storage
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