
iOS 13.5 release, iPhone 12 EarPods, Apple TV+ back catalog
05/22/20 • 85 min
Benjamin and Zac unpack the release of iOS 13.5 and the Apple/Google Exposure Notification API app adoption, Apple Watch 2020 Pride bands and faces, Ming-Chi Kuo's prediction that iPhone 12 won't include EarPods in the box, Apple TV+ potentially buying a back catalog of content, a new Tom Hanks film coming to the service, and much more.
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Stories:
- Apple releases iOS 13.5, here are the new features
- [Update: Now available] watchOS 6.2.5 enables ECG and Irregular heart rhythm notifications for Apple Watch in Saudi Arabia
- New Apple Watch faces: 2020 Pride and rainbow Gradient [update: more]
- Apple releases two new Pride Edition Sport Bands for Apple Watch
- Looking for the new Rainbow color on your Apple Watch? watchOS 6.2.5 may have lost it
- Kuo: Apple may not include EarPods headphones in iPhone 12 box to boost AirPods sales
- Bloomberg: Apple TV+ tops 10 million subscribers, company buying TV show and movie back catalog to expand service
- Apple TV+ inks $70 million deal to premiere upcoming Tom Hanks film ‘Greyhound’
- Apple TV+ comedy 'Mythic Quest' set to debut shot on iPhone quarantine episode on May 22
- ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ to become a Spotify exclusive, leaving Apple Podcasts
- Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for World Environment Day next month
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Chapters:
00:00:00 — iOS 13.5 now available
00:23:50 — Apple Watch 2020 Pride faces and bands
00:34:28 — iPhone 12 EarPods
00:48:15 — Apple TV+ back...
Benjamin and Zac unpack the release of iOS 13.5 and the Apple/Google Exposure Notification API app adoption, Apple Watch 2020 Pride bands and faces, Ming-Chi Kuo's prediction that iPhone 12 won't include EarPods in the box, Apple TV+ potentially buying a back catalog of content, a new Tom Hanks film coming to the service, and much more.
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- Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night’s sleep. Download it from the App Store today.
- Sponsored by Bitrise: iOS Continuous Integration and Delivery for building better applications, faster. Sign up for free and learn more here.
- Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Visit macpaw.com/podcast and use coupon code HAPPYHOURto save 5% on CleanMyMac X at checkout!
Stories:
- Apple releases iOS 13.5, here are the new features
- [Update: Now available] watchOS 6.2.5 enables ECG and Irregular heart rhythm notifications for Apple Watch in Saudi Arabia
- New Apple Watch faces: 2020 Pride and rainbow Gradient [update: more]
- Apple releases two new Pride Edition Sport Bands for Apple Watch
- Looking for the new Rainbow color on your Apple Watch? watchOS 6.2.5 may have lost it
- Kuo: Apple may not include EarPods headphones in iPhone 12 box to boost AirPods sales
- Bloomberg: Apple TV+ tops 10 million subscribers, company buying TV show and movie back catalog to expand service
- Apple TV+ inks $70 million deal to premiere upcoming Tom Hanks film ‘Greyhound’
- Apple TV+ comedy 'Mythic Quest' set to debut shot on iPhone quarantine episode on May 22
- ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ to become a Spotify exclusive, leaving Apple Podcasts
- Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for World Environment Day next month
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Chapters:
00:00:00 — iOS 13.5 now available
00:23:50 — Apple Watch 2020 Pride faces and bands
00:34:28 — iPhone 12 EarPods
00:48:15 — Apple TV+ back...
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AirPods Studio, new iPads rumored and iPhone 12 Pro exclusive features
Apple closes deal to buy NextVR, Logic Pro X gains Live Loops, exclusive new details on AirPods Studio, Kuo on iPad size updates, iPhone 12 features, and much more.
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Stories:
- Exclusive: NextVR acquired by Apple (Updated)
- Apple touts ‘broadcast quality’ of iPhone cameras as Hollywood adapts to at-home production
- Some iPad Pro users complaining that the Magic Keyboard causes excessive battery drain
- Massive Logic Pro X update hits today with Live Loops, more
- Rumor: ‘AirPods Studio’ name and $349 price for Apple’s over-ear headphones
- Exclusive: AirPods Studio to feature head and neck detection, custom equalizer settings, more
- Powerbeats Pro likely gaining four new colors including Cloud Pink and Lava Red
- Kuo: New 10.8-inch iPad and 9-inch iPad mini on the way, Apple Glasses in 2022 'at the earliest'
- Apple News+ audio stories planned; publishers fear the worst
- Rumors: iPhone 12 Pro to feature ProMotion high-refresh rate screen, improved Face ID, 3x rear camera zoom
- Space Pod: Astronaut Tom Cruise, NASA Human Landing System, SpaceX Demo-2
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Chapters:
00:00:00 — NextVR deal closes
00:08:56 — WWDC TV
00:12:26 — Magic Keyboard battery drain
00:24:17 — Logic Pro X
00:28:31 — AirPods Studio
00:38:49 — Powerbeats Pro 2020
00:45:03 — New iPad sizes, Apple Glasses
00:56:46 — Apple News aud...
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Apple Store at the curb, macOS 10.15.5, Apple TV+ expansions
This week Zac and Benjamin discuss the state of Apple Stores during the global pandemic, updates to Apple's Exposure Notifications API, macOS 10.15.5 and new battery features, new details about Messages for Mac on macOS 10.16, loads of Apple TV+ developments, and much more.
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Stories:
- [Update: New pictures and video] Leaked images may show redesigned Leather Loop for Apple Watch
- How to jailbreak iOS 13.5 on a Windows machine using Unc0ver jailbreak
- More than half of Apple Stores worldwide have reopened
- A look at the new Pro Display XDR fine-tune calibration settings in macOS Catalina 10.15.5
- Apple acquires machine learning startup Inductiv Inc. to improve Siri data
- Voice dictation on iPhone much slower than Pixel [Video]- 9to5Mac
- Apple reaches deal for upcoming Martin Scorsese film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro
- HBO stops participating in Apple TV Channels, users directed to HBO Max app
- COVID-19: Here's every open Apple Store
- Apple TV+ now includes all classic Fraggle Rock episodes, orders full season reboot [update: official]
- HBO Max now available for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
- Quibi for iPhone updated with AirPlay integration for big-screen viewing
- Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 with new Battery Health Management feature
- Switzerland first to release COVID-19 app using Apple and Google Exposure Notification API
- Apple will reopen over 100 US retail stores this week, most with curbside or storefront service only
- How to jailbreak iOS 13.5 using Unc0ver on macOS
- Apple working to replace Messages app on Mac with a Catalyst version iOS 14 code reveals
- Apple TV+ roundup: ‘Little Voice’ premiere date, Daytime Emmy nominations, series about Gawker
- Bloomberg: Apple seeking new boss for original podcasts effort, plans TV+ tie-ins
- Icon Garden podcast - Zac appearance
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