Downtime

Sebastien and Cody announce the winner of last week’s giveaway, discuss their news intake strategies and cover this week’s top tech headlines. The pair also get into the future of Apple TV hardware and why switching to Android isn’t as enticing as it once was.

Apple may be working on a MagSafe battery pack for the latest iPhone 12 series

5 budget-friendly MagSafe chargers

The Apple TV app is now available on Chromecast with Google TV What’s the point of an Apple TV then?

Apple is building a solid library for Apple TV+, but is it enough to keep subscribers?

What we’ve been watching:

• Goliath on Prime Video
• Vacation on HBO Max
• Gemini Man Hulu

Q&A

Dante sent us a voice memo: will we update the website?

Preston asks on Twitter: Have you guys considered a segment or new podcast where you can cover interesting Apple TV+ content with spoilers? Maybe it could be monthly or just when appropriate. Love the new show!

David emails us and says: Hey Sebastien and Cody. Firstly, I really like the new name and artwork. Although with my visual impairment I can’t appreciate the full detail of the artwork, I can see enough to say I like it! I have a question. Have either of you ever given serious thought to switching to Android? I’ve been using iPhones since the 3GS in 2009/2010, and have always loved them. I love my 12 Mini too (I did quickly get used to the size!). However just for the fun of it, and to try something different, I’ve been genuinely thinking about giving Android a shot for a year, and wondered if you’ve ever felt the same temptation for some variety? On the other hand it seems like a hassle; all of my photos are in iCloud photo library, I have an Apple Watch, AirPods etc etc... Keep up the great work, I’ll keep listening no matter what you decide to do! Cheers. Dave.

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Sebastien and Cody talk about why the iPhone mini 12 appears to be a dud, the possibility of a Spring event, and features they’d like to see in this year’s iPhone models. The pair also discuss Sebastien’s recent marathon (walk), how they originally met, and their thoughts on the recent crypto craze. Also, a giveaway!

Marathonian walk #2

Footpath route planner

Follow up: What happens to your Apple ID and iCloud account when you pass away

The iPhone 12 mini is a dud

Spring event? AirTags launch reportedly ‘still on for March’,

iPhone 13’s always-on display is claimed to offer minimal customizability

Cody’s first post on iDB

Q&A

Merman asks on Twitter: How long did it take for you two to agree on the shade of blue in the logo watch hands? And what are you each calling it?

Joseph asks by email: I have been listening since the iPhone XS fantasy draft. I was wondering how did Sebastien originally meet Cody? I was curious on the back story on how you guys met. Love the show.

Mike asks by email: Looking for some help and turning to the pros. Long time listener and first time emailer. I’m rocking Screen Time with my fourteen year old daughter. It mostly does the trick except for controlling the hotspot. I have her limited to certain times with some DOWNTIME. Her school computer is restricted to certain times from my Eero router. What she is doing is using hotspot from iPhone to school computer. I keep thinking I am just overlooking a setting to restrict hotspot access. I can’t find it anywhere. Surely Apple didn’t leave this out of Screen Time?

Diogo asks on Twitter: Top 3 features you hope to see in the 2021 iPhone (from both).

• Always-on display
• Lighter
• Better telephoto lens performance
• Touch ID
• USB-C
• Night mode for video

Jason asks by email: Can we have a section about your crypto thoughts especially with Elon musk recent move, hi from Manchester UK btw.

• Coinbase

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Sebastien and Cody run down all of the latest Apple Car rumors and discuss their validity. The pair also imagines future Apple health devices and answer a number of listener-submitted questions.

Topics mentioned on the show

Apple Car:

• Apple Car could sport 300-mile range, 18-minute fast charge, 0-60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds
• Apple reportedly hires Porsche’s VP of Chassis Development for Apple Car projectCNBC: The Apple Car will be fully autonomous
• The Apple Car predicted to lack a steering wheel
• Apple will invest $3.6 billion in Kia Motors for Apple Car manufacturing
• Hyundai and Kia are apparently not in talks to develop an autonomous vehicle with Apple

Health: Apple may be developing its own health hardware products

New beta:

• Apple seeds first betas of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, and tvOS 14.5 to developers
• iOS 14.5 supports letting Apple Watch owners unlock their iPhones while wearing a mask
• Demo of the feature: Unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch?! (iOS 14.5)
• Siri now permits you to choose a default app for music streaming requests

What we’ve been watching:

• Molly’s game on Netflix
• Palmer on Apple TV+

Listeners Q&A

Ian (the Welshman) asks by email: Just curious, what do you guys do for day jobs, interested to know how your days are filled. Good luck with the new format.

Nathan asks on Twitter: iOS 14.5 brings the ability to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask, as long as you’re wearing your Apple Watch. Is this enough to get ‪Sebastien to wear his Apple Watch on a regular basis again?

Ted asks by email: Hi Guys, love the new format. Always something to learn from your casual chatter. Being in my seventies and crazy about Apple Music, I have brought my children onboard with the family plan. I have recently given thought about how on earth the kids close down my apple subscriptions when the day of my demise happens. Any thoughts on this problem?

Anthony says by email: Hey Sebastien and Cody. Love the podcast-been a long time listener. About Cody’s “Downtime” song-you should hold a contest where listeners submit their rendition of the song with music. Winner could receive merch of some kind(if you decide to make some, which you should), or an Apple product(iTunes gift card, AirPods, etc), or some other “tech” prize. Again, really enjoy the show!!

Thank you to our German friend @_conath for sending in our first voice memo and for creating this awesome fanfare for Cody's song.

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To celebrate the iPhone 4's 10th birthday, Cody and Sebastien take a trip down memory lane to recount the story of the iPhone 4, how it got lost, how it was found, the antennagate debacle, and the release of the white model 10 months after the device's official launch.

iPhone 4 turns 10 years old (technically Sunday):

• This Is The Next iPhone
• The “Next iPhone” Debacle: How It All Happened
• Police Interview Steve Jobs About Stolen iPhone
• San Francisco Police Want Bar Surveillance Footage to Find Lost iPhone Prototype
• Guy who sold iPhone 4 prototype to Gizmodo tells all in Reddit AMA
• Suspects in Last Year's iPhone 4 Prototype Scandal Plead Not Guilty
• Apple settles ‘Antennagate’ lawsuit: free iPhone bumper or $15 for iPhone 4 owners
• Apple Confirms White iPhone 4 Coming Tomorrow

What we’ve been watching:

• Vikings seasons 3-4 on Amazon Prime
• Brad Owens poker channel on YouTube
• The Disaster Artist on Netflix
• Alone on Hulu

Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco. Send a tweet to share your suggestions for the upcoming WWDC 2020 Fantasy Draft!

With the year winding down, Sebastien and Cody discuss their favorite things of 2020 including Apple releases, rumors, TV shows, food and more.

Make sure to follow your hosts on Twitter: @SebastienPage, and @melvco. Send a tweet to @LTiOS_fm if you'd like your question to be answered at the end of next week's podcast. Be sure to share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions below. Talk to you next week!