AirTag Reviews, iOS 14.5 Released, and Apple’s Broken Podcast App
04/30/21 • 67 min
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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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Links from the show
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
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
iOS 14.5 launches with mask unlock, AirTag reviews are out, and M1 iPad Pro and iMac are now available to purchase.
If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @thisisneil 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.
Support the show on Patreon to get ad-free episodes every week, early access to the show, and exclusive content for members only! Learn more at: patreon.com/appleinsider
Do you host a podcast discussing technology or Apple devices and would like an AppleInsider staffer to appear as a guest? Let us know by sending a message to: [email protected] and we'll be in touch!
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- Molekule: Get 10% off your first air purifier purchase when you use the promo code appleinsider at checkout! Visit: molekule.com to learn more.
- Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. Use code appleInsider for 15% off Nebia products! Visit nebia.com/appleinsider to learn more.
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Links from the show
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
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
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"iPhone 13 Pro Max" model, AirTag follow-up, iPad Pro pre-orders, and Epic Games v. Apple
We review AirTag performance and missing features, discuss our M1 iPad Pro pre-orders, Apple Podcasts app is still broken, Epic Games takes on Apple in court, and a possible model of the "iPhone 13" leaks.
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Links from the show
- How iOS 14.5 broke Apple's Podcasts app
- Model 'iPhone 13 Pro Max' again shows off smaller notch
- iPhone 13 Pro Max Early Look - YouTube
- 2021 iPad Pro -- Why I'm Upgrading - YouTube
- AirTag internal components tightly-packed, demonstrates x-ray scan [u]
- Apple's Find My has a hidden AirTag debug mode
- The Instagram ads Facebook won't show you
- Facebook details impact of App Tracking Transparency to advertisers
- Developers claim that Apple's privacy-first features are 'atomic bomb' for revenue
- Tweet thread on Microsoft Xbox in Epic Games v. Apple trial
- Epic Games argues Apple has app monopoly, should make iOS more like macOS
- Apple says Epic Games demands threaten iOS app security, privacy, quality
- Phil Schiller suggested reduced App Store fees in 2011
- Apple's & Facebook tensions span a decade, reveals Epic 'Fortnite' trial emails
- Apple has third of gaming market's transactions in total, 7% of 'Fortnite' revenue
- Epic's Tim Sweeney said he would have taken special deal with Apple
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