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Submit ReviewBenjamin 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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- 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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- 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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- Apple Pay Later launching today: Here's how it works
- WWDC 2023 confirmed: iOS 17, Reality Pro headset, more
- iPhone 15 to integrate proximity sensor into the Dynamic Island, could lead to improved Face ID
- iPhone 15 Action button in testing; new super-low energy mode
- Apple Music Classical video tour; listen on Mac or iPad; more
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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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- Exclusive: Apple testing Siri language generating features
- Amazon Official: Introducing Kindle Scribe (16 GB), the first Kindle for reading and writing
- iOS 16.4 RC now rolling out to developers ahead of final release
- iPhone 15 USB-C port to have limited speed for non-certified cables
- MLB Friday Night Baseball returns April 7, Apple TV+ subscription now required
- Apple again rumored to bid for English Premier League football streaming rights
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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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- MACBREAK WEEKLY 861: THE NUMBER BEFORE TWO
- Want Touch ID for Mac with any keyboard? Developer finds a way
- Kuo: New HomePod with built-in 7-inch display to be announced in early 2024
- Report: Tim Cook and Jeff Williams push forward with AR/VR headset launch this year, design team wanted to hold off until AR glasses
- Bloomberg: Apple reshuffling its sales organization 'to put a bigger focus on India'
- Apple shareholder meeting: investors approve Tim Cook’s $50 million pay cut, more
- Apple's Head of iCloud heading out the door in latest executive exit
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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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- 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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- Apple/Spotify battle could be resolved in Europe with Epic-style compromise
- Roundup: Here’s everything new in iOS 16.4 beta 2
- There’s something special about the 2018 iPad Pro
- Wish Apple Watch faces had light and dark mode? Here’s how to do it
- Apple boosts trade-in values for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
- Apple adds another exec to its growing Apple TV+ advertising team
- Apple TV+ releases official trailer for Ted Lasso season three
- How to watch all MLS games with MLS Season Pass
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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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- Apple holds press event showing off its ‘latest advances in gaming’
- What happened at Apple's AI summit for employees - 9to5Mac
- Exclusive: iPhone 15 CADs reveal larger 6.2-inch display, Dynamic Island, and more - 9to5Mac
- Exclusive: First look at iPhone 15 Pro’s special color
- Exclusive: iPhone 15 CADs reveal larger 6.2-inch display, Dynamic Island, and more - 9to5Mac
- iOS 16.4 beta 1 rolling out today for iPhone users - 9to5Mac
- Apple hits ‘major milestones’ in moonshot to bring noninvasive blood glucose monitoring to Apple Watch
- Apple could be new home for Pac-12 football streaming
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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January
- AAPL hits $3 trillion market cap, Apple now first company to reach milestone valuation
- 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
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 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
- M2 MacBook Air reviews are in: New era, all-day battery, same base storage concern as MacBook Pro
August
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
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
- 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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- 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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- 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
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Review: AirPods Max are as important for music to me now as the iPod was [U: November 2022]
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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
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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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- 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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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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- The original HomePod’s demise is a slow and sad one (despite appreciating value)
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- Netflix blames 100M users without paid accounts for revenue and subscriber drop
- iPhone 14 camera upgrades coming for FaceTime and more, predicts Kuo
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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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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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- Friday Night Baseball appears in TV app ahead of MLB season start
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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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- Poll: Would you buy a new 15-inch MacBook Air?
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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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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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- Here’s how the new Mac Studio compares to the rest of the Mac lineup
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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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- Roundup: Here’s a closer look at the new green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro designs
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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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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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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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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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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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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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- 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
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- Making sense of the latest rumors about Apple’s looming AR and Mixed Reality headsets
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- 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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- After Apple subtracted Beats Pill+ from its lineup, here’s what could replace it
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- iPhone 14 Pro rumored to feature the first rear-camera megapixel increase since iPhone 6S
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- 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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- Report: Apple could launch an audiobooks service later this year
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- 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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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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- 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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- 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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- 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
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- 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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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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- 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
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- 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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- Apple launches Apple Business Essentials: Device management, storage, onsite repairs, and more for one monthly price
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- Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky joins Apple’s board of directors
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- 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
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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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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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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