
iMac redesign, ARM Mac transition, WWDC plans
06/12/20 • 73 min
This week Zac and Benjamin are joined by Mark Gurman to unpack the long-running rumors that Apple will switch from Intel to custom-designed chips in Macs, a new rumor that Apple has a redesigned iMac coming at WWDC, new changes in iOS 13.6 beta, Apple's plans for WWDC week, and much more.
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Stories:
- Bloomberg: Apple to announce its first ARM Mac chips at WWDC, as it starts transition away from Intel
- Bloomberg: ‘Very limited’ number of Apple workers returning to office beginning June 15
- Bloomberg details how Apple Park staff will return during COVID-19: elevator limit, masks required, more
- Rumor: Redesigned iMac to be announced at WWDC with thin bezels, AMD Navi GPUs and T2 chip
- Eurasian regulatory filings list upcoming iPhone 12 models and likely redesigned iMac
- Apple renames beta again, introduces ‘beta 2’ of iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6
- What's new in iOS 13.6 beta 2? New changes/features [Video]
- iOS 13.6 adds new toggle to automatically download future software updates
- Apple discontinuing iBooks Author and iTunes U, here’s what you need to know
- Apple debuts new Apple Watch Sport Bands and silicone iPhone cases for summer
- Apple to add 0% interest Apple Card payment plans for iPad, Mac, AirPods and more
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This week Zac and Benjamin are joined by Mark Gurman to unpack the long-running rumors that Apple will switch from Intel to custom-designed chips in Macs, a new rumor that Apple has a redesigned iMac coming at WWDC, new changes in iOS 13.6 beta, Apple's plans for WWDC week, and much more.
- Sponsored by Incipio: Check out the 100% plant-based case collection for Apple’s iPhone SE and more
- Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Visit macpaw.com/podcast and use coupon code HAPPYHOUR to save 5% on CleanMyMac X at checkout!
- Sponsored by PDFpen from Smile: PDFpen 12 and PDFpenPro 12 are the ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac.
Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 🟣 Apple Podcasts 🟠 Overcast 🟢 Spotify
Stories:
- Bloomberg: Apple to announce its first ARM Mac chips at WWDC, as it starts transition away from Intel
- Bloomberg: ‘Very limited’ number of Apple workers returning to office beginning June 15
- Bloomberg details how Apple Park staff will return during COVID-19: elevator limit, masks required, more
- Rumor: Redesigned iMac to be announced at WWDC with thin bezels, AMD Navi GPUs and T2 chip
- Eurasian regulatory filings list upcoming iPhone 12 models and likely redesigned iMac
- Apple renames beta again, introduces ‘beta 2’ of iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6
- What's new in iOS 13.6 beta 2? New changes/features [Video]
- iOS 13.6 adds new toggle to automatically download future software updates
- Apple discontinuing iBooks Author and iTunes U, here’s what you need to know
- Apple debuts new Apple Watch Sport Bands and silicone iPhone cases for summer
- Apple to add 0% interest Apple Card payment plans for iPad, Mac, AirPods and more
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tnLsUhIXB4
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Rumored iPad upgrades, Apple News+ Audio hands on, more iOS 14 leaks
This week Zac and Benjamin take 9to5Mac Happy Hour live on video for the first time to discuss the upcoming Apple News+ Audio feature, evidence of an Apple bundle in code, iPad Pro and iPad Air 4 rumors, and much more.
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Stories:
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- Killing of George Floyd: Tim Cook memo to all staff
- Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks out on George Floyd's 'senseless killing' in open letter on racism and equality
- Apple temporarily closes US retail stores in wake of widespread looting and protests
- Boarded up Apple Stores become unofficial canvases for peaceful protest
- Apple Music joins wider music industry Black Out Tuesday awareness campaign with app takeover
- Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast
- iOS 13.5.5 code provides evidence of future Apple services bundle in development
- Here's our first look at new Apple News+ Audio hidden feature in iOS 13.5.5 beta
- First look: Apple News+ Audio in iOS 13.5.5 beta [Video]
- iOS 14 to include built-in translator in Safari, full Apple Pencil support on websites
- Report: iOS 14 will support all iPhones that run iOS 13
- Report: Fourth-generation iPad Air to switch to USB-C, iPad mini sticking with Lightning
- Fast 5G and mini-LED in iPad Pro models Q1 or Q2 2021
- [Update: Apple explains] Apple doubles cost of RAM upgrade for entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro
- iPhone 12 launch in october, says new supply-chain report
- Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for World Environment Day this week
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WWDC Preview: iOS 14, watchOS 7, and more
This week Zac and Benjamin preview WWDC 2020, iOS 14, and much more.
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Stories:
- 9to5Mac Exclusives
- Exclusive: iOS 14 to include overhauled Podcasts app with ‘For You’, bonus content, more
- iOS 14 to include built-in translator in Safari, full Apple Pencil support on websites
- Apple working to replace Messages app on Mac with a Catalyst version iOS 14 code reveals
- iOS 14: Apple developing ‘Clips’ feature for using apps without requiring full downloads
- iOS 14 code reveals updated Activity rings for Apple Watch in upcoming kids mode on watchOS 7
- iOS 14 code reveals Apple working with BMW on futuristic ‘CarKey’ iPhone feature
- ‘Find My’ features found in iOS 14 code include new notification triggers and AR mode
- iOS 14: CarPlay wallpapers, deeper Apple Store integration in Maps
- watchOS 7 to include new ‘International’ Apple Watch face with multiple country flags
- iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more
- iOS 14 to include new homescreen list view option with Siri suggestions and more
- HomeKit in iOS 14: Face recognition, Apple TV audio, Night Shift for lights
- iOS 14 reveals iPhone 9 and updated iPad Pro details, new Apple TV remote, AirTags, more
- Apple developing new augmented reality app for iOS 14, testing Apple Store and Starbucks partnership
- Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to include ‘Infograph Pro’ with tachymeter, SchoolTime and kids mode, sleep tracking, more
- iOS 14 icon leak reveals first look at Apple’s high-end, over-ear headphones with AirPods features
- Apple Watch blood oxygen detection feature found in iOS 14 code snippet
- WWDC.Tempo.Run
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