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Renders of the 2021 iMac redesign and smaller Mac Pro are shown off, supposed image of ‘AirPods 3’ leaked, Final Cut as a subscription service, and M1 Mac SSD longevity.


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Smaller Mac Pro, 2021 iMac redesign with color options shown off by prolific leaker
MacBook Pro will regain SD card reader and HDMI port in 2021, Kuo says
Supply chain gearing up for late 2021 MacBook Pro with mini LED displays
Supposed 'AirPods 3' photo hints at flat-sided stem changes
Comply™ Foam Tips - Replacement Earphone Tips
Questions raised about M1 Mac SSD longevity, based on incomplete data
Final Cut Pro trademark hints at possible subscription offering
Spotify HiFi one-ups Apple Music with lossless audio streams
Anker PowerCore is a MagSafe-compatible portable battery pack for the iPhone 12
Google updates Gmail for iOS with widgets and privacy 'nutrition' label
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Apple having trouble finding ex-iOS head Scott Forstall for Epic testimony
Bitwarden Open Source Password Manager

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The latest iOS 14.5 beta adds features to Shortcuts, the Music app, plus 200 new emoji. Rumors of an always-on display for ‘iPhone 13’, LastPass is limiting its free tier, we discuss the future of Apple TV hardware and highlight PDF tools for iOS and Mac.


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Exclusive: Eve Systems Tim Both talks Thread on HomeKit Insider
Video: Everything new in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5
Apple releases second public beta of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4
Mention of 'battery pack' in iOS 14.5 beta stokes rumors of new MagSafe accessory
See all the new and updated emoji coming to iOS 14.5
'AirTags' & new iPad Pro still on track for March release, leaker says
Apple inks animated feature films, TV series deal with Skydance Animation
Why Does the Apple TV Still Exist? - Daring Fireball
Lastpass limiting free users to either computers or mobile apps in March
Always-on 'iPhone 13' display could show persistent clock and battery icons
Advertisers banding together to adapt to Apple's iOS privacy plans
Facebook developing smartwatch with health, messaging features
Brydge debuts $129 Max+ keyboard with trackpad and case for 10.2-inch iPad
First Apple Silicon M1 malware discovered in the wild
Apple jumpstarting 6G development with new hires
OWC unveils truly universal Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable
PDF Extra comes to iOS with productivity tools and free storage
‎PDF Extra: Scan, View & Edit
Steve Jobs job application valued at $175,000 heads to auction
gPodder: Media aggregator and podcast client

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Rumors of an upcoming electric vehicle from Apple are heating up, more features are discovered in iOS 14.5, Mark Cuban is co-founding a podcast app, and we highlight utilities for macOS.


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Apple predicted to announce 'Apple Car' partnership in the first half of 2021
Don't expect the 'Apple Car' to have a steering wheel, analyst says
2014 to 2021: Apple Car has already been six years in the making
Renault touted as great potential Apple Car partner by analyst
Apple More Than Doubled Autonomous-Car Road Tests in 2020
Siri offers default music app options in iOS 14.5 beta
Apple Maps gets crowdsourced accident, speed check and hazard warnings in iOS 14.5 beta
Apple developing new terahertz radiation sensor tech for non-invasive glucose monitoring
Mark Cuban is co-founding a podcast app where hosts can talk to fans live and monetize their conversations - The Verge
Google's reluctance to add privacy labels to Gmail, other apps might put users at risk
Keysmith for Macros
Freeze Frame
Downie - YouTube Video Downloader
Folx
How to Automatically Change Your Apple Watch Face

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iOS 14.5 beta reveals a new mask unlock feature for iPhone, macOS 11.2 fixes some M1 Bluetooth issues, the best mics for Zoom calls and podcasting, precipitation forecasts in Weather, and Facebook tests ad tracking notifications.


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Links from the show

Exclusive: Consumer Reports' Nicholas De Leon on M1 versus Intel
Everything new in iOS 14.5: Mask unlock, ATT, new controller support, more
How to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask
Apple speeds up masked Face ID by detecting an Apple Watch in iOS 14.5
Joint Apple Card accounts, global 5G dual-SIM support found in iOS 14.5
macOS Big Sur 11.2 now available with Bluetooth fixes for M1 Macs
Users report ongoing display problems in macOS Big Sur 11.1 and 11.2
Punxsutawney Phil's Winter Predictions Are In | The Weather Channel
Apple requests return of Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kits, offers $200 toward purchase of M1 Mac
Kensington StudioDock available to preorder starting at $379
AirPods Max Leather Cases
Apple brings next-hour precipitation to Weather in the UK and Ireland
CARROT Weather for iOS and Android
Best cameras, lights, and mics for your work-from-home Zoom meetings
Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco Arment
Discussing Apple's App Store with Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast
Stalwart call-recording tool succumbs to Apple silicon
Rogue Amoeba | Current Software Status
H. Moser & Cie sends up Apple Watch with $30,800 mechanical clone
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO, AWS chief Andy Jassy to fill role in Q3
Facebook tests ad tracking notifications ahead of Apple's privacy rollout
Facebook's anti-Apple campaign uses misleading figures, marketers claim
Apple adds App Tracking Transparency rules to App Store Review Guidelines
Apple illustrates privacy issues on Data Privacy Day
'Fortnite' judge orders 'frustrating' Apple to produce payment processing info

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On this episode, special guest Nicholas De Leon from Consumer Reports joins us to discuss the current state of Windows PCs, Intel, and how they compare to Apple’s new M1 Macs.


If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles 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 .


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Links from the show

Review: The M1 MacBook Air is nearly as transformative as the original - AppleInsider
Nicholas De Leon on Consumer Reports
Nicholas De Leon on Twitter
Consumer Reports Review of the M1 MacBook Air

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Special Guest: Nicholas De Leon.

Apple releases a record-breaking earnings report, iOS 14.4 launches with updates to HomePod mini, tips for creating Wi-Fi network QR codes and we highlight the new document creation app, Craft.


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Links from the show

Create a Wi-Fi QR Code Shortcut
How to scan and create QR codes for free - YouTube
Craft Note Example
Notes of interest from Apple's Q1 2021 earnings report and conference call
Apple shipped 90.1M iPhones in Q4 to oust Samsung as world's top smartphone vendor, report says
Apple's $111.4B Q1 shatters quarterly record with massive growth across all categories
iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 released with new Find My Items support, improved HomePod mini Handoff
HomePod mini updated with new Handoff experience in OS version 14.4
Apple releases watchOS 7.3 with Unity watch face, wider ECG support
Apple adds celebrity 'Time to Walk' audio workouts in Apple Fitness+
Apple's Jeff Williams and Jay Blahnik talk new 'Time to Walk' feature
HDR Screen Test
GoToTags Blank White NFC Stickers
Weewooday 20 Pieces On-Metal NFC Stickers
Craft | A fresh take on documents
Messages using 700% CPU on M1
Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe
Review: Car and Driver Intellidash+ is a painless way to add CarPlay to your vehicle

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