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Apple has announced WWDC 2020 as an online-only event. The band of usual suspects are joined once again by Joe Keller as they dig into a leaked and reverse engineered build of iOS 14. It's impossible to say what will ultimately make the cut, but this internal development version contains new features like full cursor support for iPad, a fitness app, increased Siri support, and much more.
We round out the episode with some tips for working from home!
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WWDC 2020 announced Apple says you actually CAN clean your iPhone with disinfectant wipes iOS 14 early build leaks True cursor support for iPad, Fitness app, customizable Siri voice for third-party apps, HomeKit video facial recognition and Night Mode, Accessibility improvements, third-party wallpaper support, Home page list views Sponsors:
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COVID-19 is having a massive effect on the tech industry as companies deal with delayed component availability, missed revenue targets, and canceled trade shows. Focus is shifting to Apple and the possibility that this summer's WWDC could be canceled. What's the fear vs. reality of the situation?
How close is Apple coming to releasing a MacBook based on an ARM processor of their own design? Rumors are suggesting it could be as soon as 2021.
Last up, wireless OS recovery may be coming to iOS sooner than later. It paves the way for a future with portless phones, but also enables an iOS device to be recovered without the use of a computer.
Show Notes and Links:
Will there be a WWDC in light of COVID-19 2021 MacBook may come with Apple-designed processor A trackpad for iPad? OS Recovery possibly coming to iOS Sponsors:
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The gang are joined this week by YouTuber and the Man About Tech himself: Vyyyper! They discuss Apple's note to investors about Q2 guidance due to COVID-19, and what products may be coming or delayed in a possible March event. Are new iPads, AirTags, and a new iPhone on the way soon or not?
The world lost a brilliant computer scientist this week, Larry Tesler. Tesler invented cut-and-paste and also worked for a number of years at Apple.
Show Notes and Links:
Vyyyper - The Man About Tech - YouTube VypLive - YouTube Apple's note to investors about Q2 20 guidance Will a March event happen March 31? MWC has been canceled, companies are pulling out of GDC. What might COVID-19 mean for 2020 tech conferences? Larry Tesler, inventor of cut-and-paste, and Apple scientist passed away AirPods Pro 'Lite'? Or just AirPods 3 We may see those AirTags soon Sponsors:
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Swift Playgrounds is now available on Mac, making it even easier to get a taste of software development. There are new phones from Samsung, including the Galaxy Z Flip, and signs continue to point towards a less expensive iPhone to be announced sooner than later.
Apple has been ordered to pay employees in California for time spent waiting for their bags to be searched after their work shift. And speaking of bags, a man found his missing AirPods Pro in a bag of chips.
Show Notes and Links:
Swift Playgrounds on Mac New Samsung phones, earbuds Totallee betting on a new iPhone this spring Apple ordered to pay employees for time they spend waiting for bag search before they leave work Apple Card transaction exports now support OFX Lost AirPods Pro found ... in a bag of chips Sponsors:
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There could be a new lower cost iPhone on the way. Whether it is called iPhone 9 or something else remains to be seen, but the gang discuss that along with rumors of 'AirPods Studio' — Full size headphones that leverage features developed for AirPods Pro. It's possible we might see these unveiled at an event in March.
On a related note, beta versions of 13.4 for iOS, iPad, tvOS, etc... have been made available to developers. A deep dive into the code has released fresh chum into the waters of excitement for new products and capabilities. We could see a new Apple TV, universal app purchases, 'CarKey', and more.
Show Notes and Links:
iPhone 9 is coming soon? Apple March event possibilities AirPods Studio anyone? tvOS beta shows evidence of a new Apple TV Xcode beta show evidence of a universal app store iPad OS beta shows evidence of key mapping ability for iPad iOS beta shows evidence of "CarKey" feature Sponsors:
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Apple had awesome Q1 2020 fiscal results and the team analyze what the numbers really mean for end users. They also discuss the human and possible business impact of Coronavirus along with rumors for the next generation of iPhones. Finally, the EU has voted to standardize charing ports on smartphones, but it's not the FUD clickbait articles may have you believe.
Show Notes and Links:
Apple Q1 20 earnings results Millennials investors prefer Apple Apple closing the gap (or has closed the gap) with Samsung for iPhone sales New Apple Maps update TSMC says Coronavirus will not affect chipmaking production More on the Coronavirus 3 Apple stores temporarily close amidst Coronavirus fears EU votes to standardize charging ports iPhone 12 rumors iPhone 9 rumors Sponsors:
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