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New renders of the 27-inch iMac Pro, what to do if you see AirTag 'Item Detected Near You' notifications, and we go in-depth on the iMessage lock-in debacle.

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• Apple VR, iPhone 14, and iMessage controversy - An exclusive interview with Rene Ritchie
• Apple's new 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon - what to expect, and when it might be announced
• Apple AR headset will need same 96W charger as MacBook Pro
• Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 with HomeKit & CarPlay fixes
• Wordle - A daily word game
• Amidst backlash, Apple has purged most of the Wordle clones from the App Store
• What to do if you see on your iPhone
• Betteridge's law of headlines - Wikipedia
• ‎Locket Widget on the App Store
• Automatic Wallpaper Shortcut for iPhone and iPad - YouTube
• Apple will allow alternative payment systems in South Korea App Store
• Google Graveyard - Killed by Google
• Apple uses Messages colors to bully Android users, says Google
• Green texts in iMessages nudge teens to use iPhones
• Apple pitched a standardized version of iMessage to wireless carriers, but they didn't bite
• Google SVP Tweet on iMessage
• T-Mobile blocking Apple's iCloud Private Relay for some - but it's complicated
• T-Mobile backs down on claim that iOS 15.2 changed iCloud Private Relay settings
• Steve Jobs introduced the first ...

iOS 14.5 launches with mask unlock, AirTag reviews are out, and M1 iPad Pro and iMac are now available to purchase.

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Apple’s Q2 Earnings

• Apple's paid subscriptions hits 660 million in Q2 2021
• Notes of interest from Apple's Q2 2021 earnings report and conference call

AirTag Reviews and more

• MKBHD Reviews AirTag
• iJustine Review AirTag

iPad Pro Magic Keyboard and Availability

• Magic Keyboard won't 'precisely fit' new 12.9-inch iPad Pro but still works, says Apple
• Apple inadvertently confirmed May 21 availability for iPad Pro, M1 iMac, Apple TV 4K

iOS 14.5, Face ID Mask Unlock

• Apple releases iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 with Apple Watch unlock, App Tracking Transparency
• Apple releases watchOS 7.4 with Face ID unlock assistance
• Apple releases tvOS 14.5 with extended game controller support

Apple Podcasts app

• Current bugs with Apple Podcasts Connect: April 27, 2021
• Spotify launches paid podcast subscriptions via Anchor

Apple Watch Wristcam and Shortcuts Notification Tip

New models of iPhone SE and iPad Air are preparing to launch, reports claim Apple Watch Series 8 may come in three sizes, and we discuss the Apple Silicon roadmap for 2022.

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• Submit anonymous tips on Signal: +1 863-703-0668
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• @Hillitech on Twitter

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Links from the show

• Apple releases first Release Candidates of iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4
• New iPhone SE and iPad Air surface in regulatory database
• Apple replacing 13-inch MacBook Pro with 14-inch 'M2' model, leaker says
• Everything we know about the 'Apple Watch Series 8' and what it may look like
• Only the 'iPhone 14' Pro models will have ProMotion displays
• Army wife uses AirTags to track shady movers
• AirPods crucial to summoning medical help after serious head injury
• IRS will soon demand video selfies for online user identification
• 1Password Funding Round
• The best video converter apps for Mac
• MakeMKV - Make MKV from Blu-ray and DVD
• HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder
• Permute - Media Converter for macOS
• Official Download of VLC for Mac
• Belkin MagSafe Car Vent - Amazon
• PopSockets PopGrip for MagSafe - Amazon
• Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard in $68.7B gaming deal

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Apple sent invites to its 'Scary Fast' Mac event, likely to feature an updated iMac and possibly M3 chips, we take a deep-dive into iOS 17.1's new features, double tap is now in watchOS 10.1, and discuss the impact of Apple services recent price hike.

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• Stephen on Mastodon
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• Wes on Mastodon

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Links from the show

• M3 Mac lineup could launch on November 8
• M3 iMac to be launched at Scary Fast event, says rumor
• New MacBook Pro box shown in claimed photo leak
• Apple plans major overhaul for AirPods in coming years
• Hands on with all the new features in iOS 17.1
• Apple releases update for watchOS 10.1
• Amazon now lets you log in with Apple's Passkeys
• Apple hikes Apple One cost by up to $5 as most services prices rise

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Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts

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Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:52) - Scary Fast Event
• (17:53) - iOS 17.1
• (24:06) - Sponsor: Magic Lasso
• (26:04) - Sponsor: Notion
• (28:08) - Internet Speeds
• (32:34) - Sonos + Ethernet
• (39:30) - watchOS 10.1
• (42:41) - iCloud Passwords
• (48:35) - Apple Services Pricing

Apple surpassed Wall Street’s predictions during their third quarter earnings call, Tim Cook testified during the U.S. House antitrust hearing, CES goes all digital, and we feature our favorite task apps.

We’d love to hear your feedback! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comment, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here.

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Links from the Show

• Notes of interest from Apple's third quarter 2020 earnings report
• Apple CEO Tim Cook testifies in U.S. House antitrust hearing
• Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on Hey, parental control apps during antitrust hearing
• Apple halved Amazon's App Store fee to get Prime Video on iOS and Apple TV
• inessential: I Got Teed Off and Went on a Long Rant About This Opinion Piece on the App Store
• Apple updates Apple Store app with new 'For You' tab, iPhone comparisons
• CES 2021 cancelled over COVID-19 concerns, all-digital experience coming
• Apple's 'iPhone 12' and new iPads rumored to debut in October, 5G iPhone potentially delayed
• Jon Prosser's Tweet
• Things for Mac, iPad and iPhone
• Omnifocus Task Management
• Due Task App
• Todoist Task App

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